2014 Layouts Part 2

and other half of the other of the layouts I’ve completed so far this year.

credits: TLP May 2014 BYOC - by Michelle Godin: Build A Mess, Fresh Perspective, Soul Scribbles; by Kim Jensen: Offset Alpha; Just Jaimee: Cerulean Elements; Sahlin Studios: PS I Love You Elements; Stolen Moments Design: Little Dreamer Elements
font: custom print by Darcy Baldwin

credits: at The-LilyPad.com May 2014 BYOC: by Kim Jensen- Geocut Page Mats, Offset Alpha; Sara Gleason- The When elements; Stolen Moments Design- Little Dreamer Elements; Emily Merritt- Hey You; Just Jaimee- Cerulean Elements; Pink Reptile Design- About; at ScrapOrchard.com: Chelle's Creations- Curled Frames
font: Heather Hess- The Dry Ribbon, The Hammer Head; Cambria Math

and the graduation announcement I designed. I was quite pleased when the lady at the photo lab I had them printed at complimented me on them

credits: In the Loop by One Little Bird at The-LilyPad.com
fonts: Angleterre Book, Carpenter ICG, Colonna MT

credits: Layered Looks 1 by Simply Tiffany at PixelsandCompany.com; at The-LilyPad.com: by Kim Jensen- Offset Alpha, Geocut Page Mats, Michelle Godin- Fresh Perspective Papers, Valorie Wibbins- Finally, Sara Gleason- When Daters, Paislee Press- Say Yes To, Stolen Moments Design- Little Dreamer Elements, Amy Martin- Blanc Stitches, Pink Reptile Design- About; fonts: The Dry Ribbon by Heather Hess at The-LilyPad.com

Photos from the Vista Ridge Class of 2014 Graduation ceremony at the World Arena May 24, 2014
credits: Yin Designs- template 396; at The-LilyPad.com: by Kim Jensen- Offset Alpha, Michelle Godin- Build-a-Mess, Valorie Wibbins- Finally, Sara Gleason- When Elements, When Daters, Just Jaimee- Cerulean Papers
fonts: The Dry Ribbon by Heather Hess at The-LilyPad.com

journaling: Being a ballerina is hard work. Brenna, you have the love and the dedication to be a beautiful dancer. Keep up the good work and don’t give up until you reach your dream - whatever that may be.
credits: Amy Martin, All Shaped Up 8- Diamonds; TLP Collab Winter Wishes; Michelle Godin - Comforting Thoughts, Just Inky Cotton Candy, Winters Canvas; Stolen Moments Desings Something About Something Papers (newsletter freebie); Magical Christmas Shimmerz style by Flergs; fonts: Sweetheart Script, CK June Bug Louise

journaling: It was the second week off from dance classes and keeping everyone occupied was proving to be a challenge at times. Crafts, games, guard and hiking ended up filling our days & before we knew it the week was over.
credits: At TLP- Quirky Heart- Life is Good Collection and freebie; Amy Martin- Project Grids
fonts: The Silver Reed by Heather Hess at TLP, custom font by Darcy Baldwin

Elizabeth took these photos with her little camera on their hike. I modified the journaling from her description of the hike on Facebook.
journaling: The hiking trip started as a trip that went through the trail 7 bridges and then was supposed to end on Mt. Kineo, but.....we took a few detours (okay, a lot of detours). In the end, we completed 7 bridges, went to the beaver dam by Mt. Tuckaway, and then completed our round trip by climbing Mt. Buckhorn.
credits: At TLP- Quirky Heart- Life is Good Collection and freebie; Amy Martin- Project Grids;
fonts: The Silver Reed by Heather Hess at TLP

For Quirky Heart blog challenge to scrap something that is good in your life right now.
credits: At TLP- Quirky Heart- Life is Good Collection and freebie, Going Bananas (beads, smiley face), What a Wonderful Day with Pink Reptile Designs (music brad); Lauren Grier - Punched Out Templates at scrafasticdesigns.com
fonts: The Silver Reed by Heather Hess at TLP

journaling: The tie-dye kit had been waiting for us to find the time to use it for almost a year. Finally we had a day to get together with a couple of friends and give making our own colorful shirts a try. Everyone was pleased with how their shirt came out.
credits: at The-LilyPad.com: July 2014 template by Amy Martin; June 2014 Storyteller collection by Just Jaimee
fonts: The Hammer Head by Heather Hess at TLP

credits: at The-LilyPad.com: My America by Kim Jensen; Mended Frames 1 by Amy Martin; inspired by Happy 4th card by soapboxcreations; fonts: Magneto

And a few pages that are with older photos or don’t have a particular date associated with them.

credits: at scraporchard.com: Kristin Aagard- Perfect Mess, Chelle's Creations- Get Your Grill On Alpha, Curled Frames, Marker Alpha, One Year Older (vellum tag); Kickstarters 13 by Studio 68; fonts: SBC Distressed Typewriter

journaling: For almost a year we had the proverbial elephant in the room at our house - aka depression. I knew there was something wrong, but getting others to see it as a thing that could be helped took so much longer than it should have. It won’t go away on it’s own. It’s OK to admit you need help. You don’t realize how bad you felt until you don’t feel like that any more. You can be happy again. You are not alone.
credits: at TheLily-Pad.com: Michelle Godin- Black and White Grab Bag, Shadowy Characters; Kaye Winieki with Studio Basic- Home; Valorie Wibbens - Wild About You Felties
fonts: TXT Scribbletti

For Chelle's Creations 6.11.14 Scrap Twister challenge at scraporchard.
journaling: No matter how many times we have been to the zoo, it is still a treat to feed the giraffes. They now get lettuce leaves most of the time, with only crackers occasionally. It doesn’t seem to phase the giraffes, they love the lettuce leaves just as much as they love rye crackers.
credits: at scraporchard.com: Chelle's Creations- Zoo Crew: Safari, Jungle, Animal Papers, Safari Alphas; Scrappin' With Liz- SO Selfie templates; fonts: CK June Bug Louise, TXT Annesia

I started this page years ago and never finished it because I was totally unhappy with how it looked. So, when I pulled it up to work on it I found that there was no information on the layer names about the papers and elements I had first used like I have in my psd files now. So, my credits are actually a little scanty on this one.
credits: unknown- papers, graphic letter blocks; printer block alpha by CG Essentials (??); template by Pink Reptile Designs (blog freebie); Desk Mess by Hollywood Studio at DeviantMuse.com
fonts: Zapf Chancery LT

2014 Layouts–Pt 1

I’ve not been doing nearly as much scrapbooking as in years past. The kids are busy, which means I’m busy, and that usually translates to me being just plain tired at the end of the day. Since I’ve been slacking on the blog posts for so long now,  I thought I would just post the layouts I’ve gotten done this year. It will be a fairly quick way to catch up on the sorts of things we’ve been up to.

credits: at The-LilyPad.com: DSD grab bag 2013 by Crystal Livesay and Sara Gleason; Me Right Now by Kim Jensen
font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin

journaling: It was a beautiful evening to go see the holiday lights at the zoo’s Electric Safari. It was clear and cold at our house, but when we got to the zoo it was snowing. Big fat, wet flakes made it more cold and the walkways slippery. It also made everything a bit more magical giving everything a blanket of white and the lights some extra glow. We had to stop and warm our bodies at most all of the fire pits they had placed around the zoo. December 21, 2013
credits: at scrapbookgraphics.com: by Jenn Maddocks: Snow On Cedars, Splatter Me Alpha, Bokeh Grunge Masks, Blended Template 10 by Rosey Posey, AJC2014 January 14 Collection - Splatter Graffiti Winter Dream and Alice's Winter Wonderland by Tangie Baxter; font: Baby Boston

credits: at scrapbookgraphics.com: Studio Mix 60: give Your Dreams a Loving Home Kit, Journal Cards, and Artsy Papers by Studio Girls, Blendability Templates 1 by Rosey Posey
font: CK Neat Print

journaling: It’s a new day! the sun is shining and it’s another chance to start fresh. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it and believe in yourself. Mind Over Matter.
credits: Studio Collective Mind Over Matter at scrapbookgraphics.com; Template: Text Paths 1 by Wendyzine
font: AJC Bread and Butter

and a ‘real world’ version of the above digital page that I made using my Silhouette Cameo

credits: On Cloud 9 by Captivated Visions at Scrapbookgraphics.com; font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin

credits: at scrapbookgraphics.com: Studio Mix 62 - Sweet Valentine by The Studio Girls; portrait by Rosanne Miske Photography; font: AJF Violet by Tangie Baxter (from Impressions of Spring Studio Collective)

journaling: It was one of those calls moms don’t want - Brenna is hurt and I think she needs to go to the emergency room. Once I got there and looked at her arm I agreed. I could tell it was broken from the way it was bent. They took us right back when we got to the ER. Once the ordeal of having it set was over Brenna’s positive attitude came back. We watched the Bronco’s playoff game on the TV until the doctor let us go. The next morning we went to see the pediatric orthopedist and he put a cast right over the temporary one they gave her day before. It is purple and has glitters. It’s all this precious girl needed to give her a big smile. Broken arms aren’t much fun, and I’m very proud of how Brenna has handled the whole situation.
credits: by Captivated Visions at scrapbookgraphics.com: Artified; Cotton Candy, Walk Away Kit, Mish Mash: Alpha Stash 05
font: Typewriter

credits: at scrapbookgraphics.com: by Blagovesta: Coffee With a Friend, Summer Morning; Lace in Love by Angelclaud Artroom
font: CK June Bug Louise

journaling: This year’s game is called Aerial Assist, and it is all about working with your alliance team members to pass the ball from one end of the field to a goal at the other. Points are scored for goals, tossing over the truss and catching. It’s a very different sort of game. Our robot design is very different from others that we have seen. The kids of course wanted a robot that could “do it all” and if we get it tweaked right it will be able to. It’s been a quick 4 weeks, but things have gone pretty smoothly & the robot is together and testing well so far. Wiring & programming are the biggest jobs left to go, and we hope to have actual driving and full out testing in these last 2 weeks of build season.
credits: at The-LilyPad.com: Project Grids by Amy Martin; Bold Geometrics, Stringbats 7 Arrows, Big Rumpled Alpha by Kim Jensen; i Robot by Kate Hadfield and Kaye Winiecki; Robot Love by Lauren Grier at scrapfasticdesigns.com; paint stroke brush by Michelle Coleman

journaling: It started with sore throats from colds and Josh winning the ‘guess the number of bracelets’ game for robotics club. Hot lemon tea to sooth the achy throats and a non-chocolate dessert as the prize for Josh. I saw a recipe for lemon blueberry cake in my Facebook feed and suggested it to Josh. He, and everyone else, really liked it. I had a couple of lemons left after making the cake and another recipe for lemon bread appeared in my feed, so I made that with blueberries thrown in and lemon bars too. The combination of lemon and blueberry is just the right balance of tart and sweet and reminds us of sunny, warmer days.
credits: at The-LilyPad.com: Detox by Lynn-Marie and Michelle Godin, The Outer Rim by Michelle Godin; Facebook Freebie by Crystal Livesay, Fresh Fruit by Pamela Donnis(retired)
font: CK Neat Print

journaling: Sarah was so excited to audition for, and get, the part of the tortoise in the second grade musical. She talked about the audition for several weeks before it happened. Once she got the part she studied it and practiced saying her lines and singing the solo. On performance day she did a great job at the dress rehearsal and the evening show for all of the parents. Great finish, Sarah!
credits: at The-Lilypad.com: by Kim Jensen- Bloomin' Rolled, Painted Paper Alpha, and Frame-o-mania 2, by Little Butterfly Wings- My Kind of Day Papers and Elements, by Sahlin Studio- Pure Happiness Elements, by Valori Wibbens- Well Hello papers; The Dreamer Template by Little Green Frog Designs at scraporchard; font: TXT Altius, Custom font by Darcy Baldwin

credits: by Michelle Godin at The-LilyPad.com- Tough Luck, Tough Luck Brushes and Bits, Tough Luck Alphas, Just Inky: Citrus; Scrap Your Stash Template 1 by Digital Design Essentials
font: TXT Scribbletti, TXT Tough Love

May Scrapbook Pages

 
credits: May 2013 BYOC Bundle (I'd Rather Be Reading Papers and Elements, Snarky Snippets: Books) by Michelle Godin at The-LilyPad.com; iNSD 2013 Templates by Crystal Livesay and Sara Gleason at The-LilyPad.com and PixelsandCompany.com; Paint Strokes brushes and Messy Date Stamps Vol. 2 by Michelle Coleman
font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin

For the May 2013 Color Inspiration challenge at scrapbookgraphics.com. I challenged everyone to use the Pantone Color of 2013- Emerald- on a page.

 
credits: Artful Intentions She Wears Wings Value Bundle by Captivated Visions at scrapbookgraphics.com

  credits: Love & Light by Michelle Godin, Scrap Stacks feature kit May 2013; Effortless Templates by Crystal Livesay at PixelsandCompany.com
font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin

 
credits: at ScrapOrchard.com: Graduation and Marker Alpha by Chelle's Creations, May 2013 Challenge Template by Scrapping With Liz; Needed More Stitching by Amy Martin at The-LilyPad.com; font: CK Journaling Condensed

credits: at The-LilyPad.com: Going Bananas Bundle by Michelle Godin, Paint It White Alpha by Kim Jensen; Template 271 by Yin Designs; Messy Date Stamps Vol. 2 by Michelle Coleman
font: CK Constitution

March & April Scrapbook Pages

  journaling: Sarah and Sophia make quite the pair, conspiring together to arrange playdates while talking on the phone after school. Finally us moms had to agree and they spent two afternoons at each others’ houses having a wonderful time playing hide-and-seek, making pizza for lunch and playing with ponies and Barbies. It’s wonderful to have a friend who lives just down the street.
credits: Pinky Swear Whole Shebang Bundle by Maya at scrapbookgraphics.com; Jen Caputo Collection 29 (retired); font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin

I started taking a tap class this fall. It's been a challenge in a lot of ways- a good one, but still something I have had to work at. It works muscles of the mind as well as of the body We started learning choreography for a dance (no, we are not performing it at recital :P ), and this is a little motivational piece for myself to keep working at it when I get frustrated with myself. It's an old The Ventures song, No Matter What Shape, which given our varied shapes and sizes and ages in this class we thought it particularly appropriate   credits: at scrapbookgraphics.com: Studio Mix #19 - Glorious Visions by The Studio Girls, Tangie's Paperworn Art Styles; tap shoe stamp is my own

 
journaling: We received a last minute email during spring break from Mr. Freark asking for help with a project that would be used to fund robotics and NJHS clubs next year- planting and growing xeriscape friendly flowers for yards. So Elizabeth went to help and we dragged Carissa along too. Brenna, Sarah and I helped a bit later after running some errands. Many hands make light work, and we got all of the seeds planted in just two and a half hours.

credits: at scrapbookgraphics: Shabby Garden by Lorilei Murphy, Greymouse Manor Winter Ball (with Everything In It!) (frame) by Lorie Davison, Paperworn Art Styles by Tangie Baxter; Cinque by Little Green Frog Designs at scraporchard.com
font: Chromosome Heavy, Typewriter, Custom font by Darcy Baldwin

 
journaling: Excitement fills the air when a rainstorm arrives, and then the umbrellas and rainboots come out of the closet. Brenna and Sarah loved being able to walk home from school in the rain. 8-29-2009
credits: Springity Spring by Kim Jensen and Kate Hadfield at The-lilypad.com; Grungy Month Brushes by Michelle Coleman
font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin

journaling: Everything old is new again at some point, and soft serve yogurt is back again. There are lots more flavor and topping choices than when I was a kid, and it is self-serve. You have to be careful about how much you get because it quickly adds up! iTop It is just down the hill from our house. The kids love getting coupons for free cups of yogurt from school for good behavior because they can go crazy and get anything they want.
credits:
at TLP: by Kim Jensen: Dotrageous 1, Zigzagged Paper Alpha, Bloomin' Stuffed, Because I Said Sew, Pinnned Purple Paper Dates, Date It! Plastic Beads, Springity Spring Elements; Bring on the Cake by Karah Fredricks, Kate Hadfield and Kaye Winiecki; Summer Staycation by Kate Hadfield; Kitschy Kamera by Lauren Grier and Valorie Wibbens (smily face);
Rebel Rock and Wear a Flower by Pixel Works (paint, retired); Paperworn Art Styles by Tangie Baxter at scrapbookgraphics.com
Fashion Show Template by Denise Beatty at OneStoryDown.com
font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin

A week-long photo hunt challenge for the grand opening of the One Story Down scrapbook site inspired this page. 5 photo prompts were posted each day- one word that you could interpret any way you wanted photographically. I was usually inspired by 3 or 4 of the prompts each day. It was like a mini P365 on fast-forward. credits:
Bird on a Wire by Misty Mareda
Lauren Reid: Happy Place, Blocked Out, Bean Juice, Kitschy Kamera with Valorie Wibbons, 365 Remembered Vol. 2 January (green flower), 365 Remembered Vol. 2 February (football charm)
template by Mel Wilson for One Story Down Photo Hunt
Paperworn Art Styles by Tangie Baxter at scrapbookgraphics.com
font: custom font by Darcy Baldwin, Fulton Artistamp

 
Journaling: It’s always one of our favorite places to stop at the zoo- the Budgie house to see the room filled with beautiful birds, feed a few, and maybe have one land on your head. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
credits: at scrapbookgraphics.com: Studio Mix 21- Grow Green and Studio Mix 21- Grow Green Add-on by The Studio Girls, Blended Template Bundle 12 by Rosey Posey font: SBC Distressed Typewriter

and Michelle Godin is designing again! woot woot! She has all sorts of delicious hand-crafted scrap goodies made digital for those of us who prefer not to get messy when we scrap ;)

credits: at The-LilyPad.com: by Michelle Godin- {Pink & Blue} Mixed Media Backgrounds, Painted Patterns- Chevrons, Sloppy Stencils, April Challenge Freebie, Funky Junky Family Tree (branch, blue button), Grungy Canvas, as Pixel Works, retired- where Are We (compass), Melts My Heart (painted circle); by Amy Martin- Needed More Stitching 2; by Kim Jensen- Cord Crazy Lines
Paperworn Art Styles by Tangie Baxter at scrapbookgraphics.com
font: Ticket Capitals Impressed, custom font by Darcy Baldwin

credits: by Michelle Godin at The-LilyPad.com: Painted Patterns- Chevrons, I Heart You, Just My Type Alpha, Inner Peace (Facebook Fan freebie); Paperworn Art Styles by Tangie Baxter at scrapbookgraphics.com
font: Ticket Capitals Impressed, custom font by Darcy Baldwin

  journaling: Kindergarten is Fun ...especially when it is Valentine’s Day and there is a party during the last hour of school. The kids are always excited to have parents and siblings come for a visit in the classroom. They danced and sang their songs they had learned about love for everyone. They had decorated Valentine bags and gave gave each of their classmates one in return. Sarah was so excited to get her own this year and had fun pulling them out one by one and reading them. Some of them even had treats attached. The kids had written special letters to Mrs. Rogers during a week she was gone and when she read each one she had them come up and stand by her so that she could say thank you right then.
credits: at TLP- by Michelle Godin: Chasing Rainbows Paper Pack, Chasing Rainbows Mixed Media, Grungy Canvas, Hand-Carved Stamps, Sloppy Stencils; by Kim Jensen: Paint It White Alpha
font: FO Messy Bessy, custom font by Darcy Baldwin

 
credits: Funky Junky Family Tree by Michelle Godin, Kate Hadfield and Rachel Young at The-Lilypad.com; font: Custom font by Darcy Baldwin

 
journaling: Sarah got tree seeds with her Lorax breakfast. She planted them and was thrilled when one of them sprouted. She is convinced she is growing a Truffula tree.
credits: at The-LilyPad.com: by Michelle Godin- Sew Artsy 2, Sew Artsy Journal Cards, Sloppy Stencils, as Pixel Works (retired) Tiny Dymo Alpha; Springity Spring by Kim Jensen and Kate Hadfield; Because I Said Sew by Kim Jensen; Here to There by Jacque Larsen and Emily Merritt
fonts: SP You've Got Mail, Ticket Capitals Impressed