Moments to Cherish

Crisp Days of Fall

2012-01-28T07:17:00.000-05:00

Photo of the shed/workshop on the 'homeplace' where DH grew up. I'll have him do some journaling here.

Based on a January 2012 PageMap.

This is for the Wednesday Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using some of the colors in her inspiration card. I used the last of Lily Bee 'Smaller Than' Apron Strings Oct. Kit. Added in the Pink Paislee 'Vintage Moon' Rust paper, My Mind's Eye Circle Alphas, Tim Holtz Journal Tag, Index Tab, Basic Grey Chipboard Tree, Autumn Leaves Buttons, and Baker's Twine.

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Giggles & Laughter!

2012-01-27T17:43:00.000-05:00

Photos of grandkids Nate, Sydney, and Lucy having a giggling time over this little house game, Dec. 2010.

Based on a May 2011 PageMap.

I used the Lily Bee 'Harvest Market' line, Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Basic Grey 'Friends' Diecut, Rusty Pickle Buttons, My Mind's Eye Brad, Prima Flowers.

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Let's Party!

2012-01-26T18:12:00.001-05:00

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Photos of the grandkids dressed in their Halloween costumes at Brady's party since they can't all get together for trick-or-treat, Oct 24, 2011. On the right page from the left top to right side and then second row (which is also from youngest to oldest....

Kellan - Cow

Lucy - Princess

Nate - Mario

Marcus - SpiderMan

Brady - Transformer

Sydney - Bat Girl

Kaylee - Vampiress

This is for the Monday Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the Jan. 2012 PageMap.

I used the October '11 Apron Strings Smaller Than kit featuring Doodlebug 'Monster Mania' papers, title tags, journal tag, and brads. I added the October Afternoon Alphas and the Bazzill Half the Edge.

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Holiday Cheer!

2012-01-24T13:55:00.000-05:00

Some of the grandkids helping to decorate our tree last Dec. 2010. This page will go in Kaylee's album.

I used the Echo Park 'Holly Jolly Christmas' line, Jillibean Soup Month Tag, Recollections Popdots, VersaMagic Brown Ink, Heidi Swapp Distressor Tool, Misc. Machine Stitching.

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Monkeying Around!

2012-01-22T09:31:00.000-05:00

Photos from our Mexico Trip, Dec. 2010. We got to see these monkeys playing in the trees one day, but they weren't willing to come down very close to us.

I used the Imaginisce 'Happy Camper' line, Webster's Pages Alphas, Jillibean Soup Rick Rak, Tim Holtz Journal Tag, Bazzill and MME Brads.

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By The Sea

2012-01-20T09:42:00.000-05:00

Photo from our Mexico Trip, Dec. 2010.

Based on a Jan. 2012 PageMap.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Summer's End' line, My Mind's Eye and October Afternoon Alphas, Making Memories Decorative Pins, Prima Flowers, Basic Grey Trim, Doodlebug Brads.

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So Tweet!

2012-01-19T13:02:00.000-05:00

Photos of DGD Lucy playing dressup, Nov. 2010.

Based on a sketch by Jana Eubank.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Summer's End' line along with some Baker's Twine.

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Snowed In and Lovin' It!

2012-01-18T07:13:00.000-05:00

Catching up on these photos from Jan. 2009. We were dumped on by a large amount of snow overnight. Broke lots of tree limbs down as you can see in the photo. It's just wonderful being snowed in sometimes!

Based on Nuts About Sketches #187.

I used the Basic Grey 'Jovial' line, Mambi Chip Snowflakes with Jewels, Basic Grey Alphas, Jillibean Soup Journal Spot, Red Stickles, Recollections Popdots.

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A Cloudy Day

2012-01-17T09:51:00.000-05:00

Photo from Mexico, Dec. 2010. Journaling talks about the cloudy day bringing in cooler breezes and chasing people off the beach, but we were so happy to be there in Dec. that we enjoyed the peaceful beach and took a long walk too.

I used the Authentique 'Journey' line, October Afternoon Alphas, Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Caribbean Blue', Recollections Popdots.

*Edges all inked in teal, but the scan cut it off.

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Celebrate!

2012-01-15T10:14:00.000-05:00

A page for DGD Kaylee's album at Sydney's birthday party, Nov. 2010.

Based on a December 2011 PageMap.

I used the Simple Stories 'Happy Days' line, Doodlebug Brads, Making Memories Tag Clip.

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Fabulous Fall!

2012-01-14T14:32:00.000-05:00

Photos of DH & I with grandkids Brady, Kaylee, and Marcus at the SweetApple Farm, Oct. 2010.

Based on a February '11 PageMap.

I used the Lily Bee 'Harvest Market' line, Making Memories Corrugated Alphas, Bazzill Buttons, Maya Road Flower, Baker's Twine, Smooch Ink 'Pumpkin'.

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Scary Duo!

2012-01-13T10:52:00.000-05:00

Photos of grandkids Brady and Kaylee playing dressup, Nov. 2010.

Based on a January '11 PageMap.

I used the Lily Bee 'Harvest Market' line, American Crafts Fabric Alphas, Making Memories Corrugated Alphas, Bazzill Half the Edge, Buttons, Rusty Pickle Scary Cat, Baker's Twine, and Smooch Ink 'Pumpkin'.

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Pumpkin Guts!

2012-01-04T10:00:00.000-05:00

A 2-pager for grandson Brady of carving pumpkins last Oct. 2010.

I used the My Mind's Eye 'Mischievous' line. Really love this FUN line!

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One Big Happy Family

2012-01-01T17:38:00.000-05:00

A 2-pager for DGD Kaylee of last Christmas 2010.

I used the Imaginisce 'Santa's Little Helper' line, Making Memories Flowers, Leaves, Epoxy Accent, October Afternoon Journal Tag, KI Memories Scribble Word, My Mind's Eye Title Tag, American Crafts Ribbon, and Doodlebug Brads.

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Pumpkin Harvest

2011-12-31T09:50:00.000-05:00

Photos of grandson Brady with the pumpkins at the Fall Festival, Oct. 2010.

(Another version on the same Dec. PageMap I used before.)

I used the Bella Blvd. 'Finally Fall' line, Tim Holtz Journal Tag, Doodlebug Alphas, The Paper Studio Rubon, Maya Road Trim, and Recollections Popdots.

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Pumpkin Carving...so easy it's Spooky!

2011-12-10T15:39:00.001-05:00

Photos of DGD Kaylee carving her pumpkin last Oct. 2010.

Based on a November PageMap. I used the My Mind's Eye 'Blackbird' line, Queen & Co. Felt Pumpkin, Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card, Jillibean Soup, LYB Journal Tags, Autumn Leaves Buttons, and Baker's Twine.

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The Pumpkin Patch

2011-12-06T09:06:00.000-05:00

Photos of grandson Marcus with the pumpkins at the Fall Festival, Oct. 2010.

Based on a December PageMap.

I used the Bella Blvd. 'Finally Fall' line, Doodlebug and Pink Paislee Alphas, Autumn Leaves Buttons, Maya Road Trim, and Recollections Popdots.

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Trick or Treat!

2011-12-05T16:25:00.000-05:00

A 2-pager for grandson Marcus of trick-or-treating, Oct. 2010.

Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Oct. 31' line, Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Daisy D's Title Tags, Making Memories Brads, Pink Paislee Rubons

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

2011-12-04T11:17:00.002-05:00

I roasted some pumpkin seeds last Fall and they were so yummy! Nothing quite like fresh roasted pumpkin seeds! I used scraps from the We R Memory Keepers 'Autumn Splendor' line here along with a mix of alphas and flowers.

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Punkin Traditions!

2011-12-03T15:49:00.000-05:00

Photos of Kaylee with the pumpkins at the Farm Festival, Oct. 2010.

Based on a December PageMap.

I used the Crate 'Farmhouse' line here along with a Bella Blvd. Chipboard Pumpkin, Doodlebug Alphas, and Paper Studio Pumpkin Rubon.

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The Fall Hayride

2011-12-01T20:25:00.000-05:00

Photos of DGD Kaylee enjoying the hayride at the Fall Festival, Oct. 2010. Made similar pages for Brady and Marcus too. This is based on Sketch #243 by Sketch Inspiration. I used The ScrapRoom Oct Kit featuring the Studio Calico 'Memoir' line, MME, DOodlebug, Pink Paislee Alphas, Baker's Twine, Bubblewrap, Brown Paint.

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Making S'mores!!!

2011-11-28T09:33:00.000-05:00

Catching up on Fall photos at Sweet Apple Farm from last Oct. 2010.

Here's a 2-pager for each of the grandkids that were making s'mores!

(Kaylee's page)

(Marcus's page)

(Brady's page)

I used the Imaginisce 'Happy Camper' line for each of these along with October Afternoon Alphas, Bazzill flowers and brads, Making Memories Leaves, Baker's Twine, and lots of other various embellies!

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Funny Faces!

2011-11-27T15:32:00.000-05:00

I've been in kind of a scrapping slump since returning from vacation so I went to My Creative Scrapbook, looking for inspiration and found this lovely layout my Alicia to lift. Thanks!

Photos of grandkids Kaylee, Marcus, and Brady enjoying a fun day at the Sweet Apple Farm Festival, Oct. 2010. (Made a similar page for each.)

I used the Bella Blvd. 'Finally Fall' line which was a combination of The ScrapRoom and BackPorch Memories October Kits. Also added October Afternoon Alphas, Doodlebug Brads, and Recollections Popdots.

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Santa Was Here!

2011-11-23T08:52:00.000-05:00

A 2-pager for DGD Lucy of opening gifts on Christmas morning.

Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used lots of stash here...

My Mind's Eye 'The Merry Days of Christmas' line, DCWV Chip Alphas and Accents, Fancy Pants Chip Accents, Heidi Swapp Bling, Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag.

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Merry Christmas!

2011-11-18T11:01:00.000-05:00

A 2-pager for grandson Nate of our Christmas get together 2010.

Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the Basic Grey 'Jovial' line, Jillibean Soup Journal Spots, Making Memories Alphas, diecuts, flowers, My Mind's Eye Quote, Trim, Stickles, Red, and Misc. Buttons.

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Trick or Treat!

2011-11-17T09:23:00.001-05:00

A 2-pager for youngest DGD Lucy's album of trick or treating last Halloween.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Oct 31' line along with lots of other goodies!

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It's Your Day!

2011-11-16T10:44:00.000-05:00

Photos from sweet grandson Marcus's 4th birthday, March 2011.

Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the Basic Grey 'Life of the Party' line along with Jillibean Soup Journal spots and calendar.

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Snip, Snip, Snip!

2011-11-14T09:50:00.000-05:00

Photos of grandson Marcus getting a haircut by my Sis, Nov. 2010.

Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the My Mind's Eye 'Lime Twist' line, American Crafts Foam Thickers, Tim Holtz Journal Tag, Jillibean Soup Calendar, Gin-X Diecut Sticker, Baker's Twine.

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Splish Splash!

2011-11-12T11:10:00.000-05:00

Photos of grandkids Nate, Sydney, and Marcus at the local waterpark, July 2011. Left the journaling for their Momma. Based on an August PageMap. I used Little Yellow Bicycle 'Sweet Summertime' papers and Journal Tag, Misc. Prima scraps, and October Afternoon Alphas.

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Emerald Princess!

2011-11-10T11:26:00.000-05:00

Guess where we've been the last 10 days???

We've been aboard this lovely vessel, The Emerald Princess! We had such an amazing time and of course took lots and lots of photos. Here's a list of the islands we visited....

Princess Cays, Bahamas

St. Thomas

St. Kitts

Barbados

St. Lucia

Antigua

Hey Woody!

2011-10-26T17:36:00.000-04:00

Photo of grandson Marcus in his little 'Woody' costume getting ready to trick or treat, Oct. 2010. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used Rusty Pickle scraps; Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag; Pink Paislee and Doodlebug Alphas; Making Memories Ribbons, Brads; Tim Holtz Tiny Paperclips; My Mind's Eye 'Trick or Treat' Accent, Star Brad.

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Creepy Bones!

2011-10-25T08:18:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Brady's album of trick or treating last Halloween.

I used older stash here...Cosmo Cricket 'Haunted' pp's, diecuts, journal tag; Basic Grey, American Crafts Alphas; Making Memories Pumpkins; Recollections Popdots.

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We Want A Touchdown!

2011-10-24T08:45:00.000-04:00

Photos of Kaylee cheering at her last football game, Oct. 2010.

I used the Authentique 'Glowing' line; October Afternoon Mini-Alphas; American Crafts Letterman Thickers; Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card; Jillibean Soup Calendar; Doodlebug Brads; Misc. Journal Tag, Ribbon.

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Haunted House

2011-10-23T19:17:00.000-04:00

Photos of DGD Kaylee and the Haunted House she went to, Oct. 2010. I used... LYB Diecut Paper; Basic Grey Background Paper; Scenic Route Misc. pp's; My Mind's Eye Diecuts, Journal Tag; GCD Glitter Alphas; Recollections Popdots.

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Let's Party!

2011-10-22T16:56:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for DGD Kaylee's album of the fun time at Brady's party, Oct 2010. I used... My Mind's Eye 'Spooked' pp's, journal tag; American Crafts, Making Memories Alphas; Bazzill Just the Edge (pumpkins); Rusty Pickle Buttons.

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Party Fun!

2011-10-21T07:56:00.000-04:00

Party Girl!

A 2-pager for granddaughter Lucy's album of the fun time at Brady's party, Oct 2010.

I used Making Memories 'Spooky Alley' pp's, diecut tags, Chip Alphas; Rusty Pickle Buttons.

Party Down!

A 2-pager for grandson Marcus's album of the fun time at Brady's party, Oct 2010.

I used My Mind's Eye 'NightLight' pp's; Making Memories Chip Alphas, Brads; Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag; Daisy D's Ribbon.

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Skull Fairy

2011-10-20T07:30:00.000-04:00

Photos of DGD Kaylee trick or treating last Halloween. She had the cutest Skull Fairy Costume! This is based on Sketchabilities Sketch #57. I used a new line by My Mind's Eye 'Mischievous'. Also... American Crafts Puffy Thickers and Making Memories Corrugated Alphas.

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A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever!

2011-10-19T09:16:00.001-04:00

Photo from our trip to Punta Cana, June 2011. I dug into my STASH for this one using... SEI 'Dill Blossom' papers, My Mind's Eye Journal Tag, Fancy Pants Title Card, Prima Pearl Accent, American Crafts Photo Turn and Brad, Maya Road Chipboard Brackets.

This is for Croptober Challenge #10 over at the Apron Strings Blog, using a journal card, metal (photo turn and brad), chipboard brackets, and handcut items from patterned paper.

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Eat Cake!

2011-10-18T15:01:00.000-04:00

Photos of sweet DGD Lucy enjoying the cake at her cousin Sydney's birthday, Nov. 2010. I used a mix of Pink Paislee 'Pop Fashion and Office Lingo' papers; K&Co. Heart Bling; My Mind's Eye Crystal Brads; Maya Road Chipboard Flourishes; October Afternoon Alphas; and Misc. Trim.

This is for Croptober Challenge #9 over at the Apron Strings Blog, using ribbon, chipboard, and rhinestones.

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Little Sprout

2011-10-17T12:16:00.000-04:00

Photos of sweet newborn grandson Kellan, May 2011. Left the journaling for his Momma. I used the Basic Grey 'Out of Print' line; Daisy D's Journal Tag; Fancy Pants Buttons; Baker's Twine; Recollections Popdots.

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Party Time!

2011-10-16T15:26:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for granddaughter Sydney's album of the fun time at Brady's party, Oct 2010. I used a new line by Bella Blvd. 'Too Cute to Spook'; Making Memories Chip Alphas, Hat Charm; Daisy D's Diecut, Journal Tag; Rusty Pickle Buttons; KI Memories Scribbles; Bazzill Just the Edge (hats); Basic Grey Journal Transparency (under title).

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Love at First Sight!

2011-10-16T08:30:00.000-04:00

Photos of grandkids Kaylee with newborn Kellan, May 2011.

I used the Basic Grey 'Out of Print' line, Jillibean Soup Journal Spot, Prima Bling/Pearl Accents, K&Co. Scribbles Word, Recollections Popdots.

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Trick or Treat!

2011-10-14T20:30:00.000-04:00

Photos of the grandkids out trick or treating last Oct.

I used the Bella Blvd. 'Too Cute to Spook' line, We R Memory Keepers Tag, My Mind's Eye Brad, Recollections Popdots, and Inkssentials White Gel Pen.

This is for Croptober Challenge #8 over at the Apron Strings Blog, using pen detailing. I used the white pen on the 'Trick or Treat' tag outlining the edge along with the alphas. I also use faux stitching along the edges of the layout, but the scan cut some of it off.

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Relax in Paradise!

2011-10-13T19:08:00.000-04:00

Photos from our Riviera Maya, Mexico trip, Dec. 2010.

I used lots of stash including... Pink Paislee Background Paper, Little Yellow Bicycle 'Vita Bella' papers, Petaloo Flowers, Making Memories, October Afternoon Alphas, K&Co. Chipboard Accents, Mambi Title Tag.

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It's My Party!

2011-10-11T18:03:00.001-04:00

Photos from grandson Brady's 4th birthday and some of the fun activities they did. His 5th is coming up really soon! (Oct. 24) I used some older stash here including.....My Mind's Eye 'NightLight' papers and diecuts from 2008. Also October Afternoon and Doodlebug Alphas, and Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag.

This is for Croptober Challenge #7 over at the Apron Strings Blog, layering 3 or more 'flat elements'. I layered 4 diecuts including journal tags, and stickers. This was difficult for me scrapping quite a flat layout with no popdots.

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Bundle of Joy!

2011-10-11T09:23:00.001-04:00

Photos of Sydney with newborn grandson Kellan, May 2011. I used this luscious line by Basic Grey 'Out of Print'. I just love it and it goes so well with baby photos.

This is for the Croptober Challenge #6 over at the Apron Strings Blog, creating a "pseudo-scallop border" using 3 or more patterned papers and topping it with ribbon. I used the 3 different papers cut into circles and topped it with Crate ribbon then added the black brads here and there.

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Happy Easter!

2011-10-10T19:07:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for youngest granddaughter Lucy's album from our get together at Easter 2011. Left the journaling for her Momma. So glad to use up some older stash here.....Making Memories Diecut Paper, Chip Alphas; Dream Street 'Nature's Poetry' papers; We R Memory Keepers Grommets, Diecuts; Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag; Bazzill Just the Edge; and Autumn Leaves Buttons.

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I Love Everything About This Moment!

2011-10-08T19:08:00.000-04:00

Photo of grandson Nate with his new little cousin (from the other side), Nov. 2010. Left the journaling for his Momma. I used the Basic Grey 'Out of Print' line, Jillibean Soup Journal Spots, Prima Flowers, My Mind's Eye Brad, Pebbles Dymo Labels, Recollections Popdots, Stickles, Crystal, Bazzill Half the Edge, Baker's Twine, and Basic Grey 'Granola' Diecut.

This is for the Croptober Challenge #5 over at the Apron Strings Blog, using at least 3 different elements as a border around my photo. I used Bazzill Half the Edge with Basic Grey 'Granola' Diecut (tan scallop), then handstitched through the holes with Baker's Twine.

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Rugged Boys!

2011-10-07T09:50:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Brady's album of playing at the playground, April 2011.

I used the Basic Grey 'Oliver' line plus some other goodies here!

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It's Your Day!

2011-10-07T09:24:00.000-04:00

DIL's photos from grandson Nate's 4th birthday party, so left the journaling for her.

I used the Echo Park 'Little Boy' line along with a Basic Grey Title Diecut, and Jo-Ann's Photo Turn and Brad.

This is for the Croptober Challenge #4 over at the Apron Strings Blog, "popping some of the accents". I popped the little stars I cut from the patterned paper.

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Christmas Morning!

2011-10-06T09:58:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Marcus of opening gifts on Christmas morning. Left the journaling for his Momma. I used lots of stash here including.....Pink Paislee 'Mistletoe & Co.' papers, diecut, Chipboard Alphas; Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card; Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag; Memories in the Making Cork Accents; Baker's Twine.

This is for Croptober Challenge #3 over at the Apron Strings Blog, using a cluster of 3 or more embellishments.

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Heirloom Bunny

2011-10-05T12:28:00.000-04:00

Photo of a quilted bunny I designed and stitched in 2006. I used the last of my Crate 'Emma's Shoppe' scraps and chipboard accents. This was part of the June 'Smaller Than' Apron Strings Kit. I added Doodlebug Alphas, Petaloo Flowers, andRusty Pickle Buttons. Also used a Bazzill Stitching Template, Martha Stewart Lattice Border Punch, and Tattered Angels Scarlet Glimmer Mist.

This was for Croptober Challenge #2 over at the Apron Strings blog, using ribbon and buttons in a new way. I laced the ribbon that came with the kit through a cotton lace trim and then added the buttons as flower centers.

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Cherish Every Moment Together

2011-10-05T09:53:00.002-04:00

Sweet photos of grandkids Kaylee with Kellan, June 2011.

I used My Mind's Eye 'Lost & Found' papers, Brads, Title Diecut, Ribbons, Bingo Card, Daisy D's Journal Tag.

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Autumn Leaves

2011-10-04T13:06:00.000-04:00

Catching up on photos of last Oct '10 of grandkids Kaylee and Brady jumping in the Fall leaves.

This is for the First Croptober Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using fall colors and a leafy pattern in the papers. I'm running VERY low on Fall papers and dug these out of my STASH. I don't even know what brand they are. I added some Bo Bunny flowers, Recollections leaves, Making Memories journal paper, and My Mind's Eye Brads.

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The Night Before Christmas!

2011-10-03T10:08:00.000-04:00

Photos of sweet little DGD Lucy, 12-24-10. She helped to set out the Santa treats. As you can see in the middle photo she's eyeing the cookies and in the last photo she just can't resist! LOL Left the journaling for her Momma. I used the October Afternoon 'Very Merry' line along with October Afternoon alphas, Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Making Memories Ribbon, and My Mind's Eye Brads.

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Perfect Spring!

2011-10-01T11:48:00.000-04:00

{Sorry for the shadows on here. It just didn't scan well!}

Photos of grandkids Kaylee and Brady on the trampoline, April 2011. I used the Fancy Pants 'It's the Little Things' line.

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Party Animal!

2011-09-30T19:11:00.000-04:00

Photos of grandson Brady opening his birthday gifts, Oct. 2010. Journaling is hidden in the folder upper right. I used the Jillibean Soup 'Spotted Owl' line along with some Basic Grey Title Stickers and MAMBI Jewels.

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Sweet Summertime!

2011-09-30T15:41:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for DGD Kaylee's album of everyone at the local waterpark, July 2011. I used the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Sweet Summertime' line and love it!

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Best Buds!

2011-09-29T10:09:00.000-04:00

Photos of Marcus with little brother Kellan, May 2011. He was alittle more reserved and seemed to wonder what in the heck this was. LOL He has since warmed up and spends alot of time with him. Left the journaling for their Momma. I used October Afternoon Diecut Paper, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found pp's, Brads, Rick Rack.

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Tiny Little Boy

2011-09-27T08:38:00.000-04:00

Kellan's 1 month old layout. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the My Mind's Eye 'Alphabet Soup' line along with some Prima flowers. The torn bear was from a swap a long time ago. Love that!

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Make A Splash!

2011-09-26T17:30:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for oldest grandson Brady's album of everyone at the local waterpark, July 2011. I used the Echo Park 'Splash' line here along with some Doodlebug Alphas.

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A Day in the Sunshine!

2011-09-25T12:33:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for youngest DGD Lucy's album, May 2011. We're fortunate there are many playgrounds in the area and this is just a small one where they live. I used the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Sweet Summertime' line here. Just love it!

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Baby Makes Three!

2011-09-25T08:25:00.000-04:00

Sweet photos of Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan just after he was born, May 2011. Left the journaling for their Momma. I used the Webster's Pages 'Lullaby Lane' line.

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Below Zero!

2011-09-24T06:31:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Marcus's album playing out in the snow, Jan. 2011. I used the Fancy Pants 'Hot Chocolate' line here.

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Tractor Heaven!

2011-09-23T10:28:00.000-04:00

Photos of grandson Brady trying out the tractors at the county fair. He loves everything about tractors! LOL September 2011. I used the Basic Grey 'Wander' line here along with the Little Yellow Bicycle Gears Lace Cardstock.

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Instant Love!

2011-09-21T16:02:00.000-04:00

These are just the sweetest photos of little Lucy with baby brother Kellan, May 2011. As soon as she saw him she gave him a big kiss and held him for a long time like she had waited forever for him to get here. Left the journaling for their Momma. I used a Bo Bunny Diecut paper, Prima bling, Petaloo Flowers, Tattered Angels Pink and Teal Glimmer Mists, Crystal Stickles.

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First Bath

2011-09-21T07:06:00.000-04:00

Photos of youngest grandson Kellan getting his first bath at the hospital, May 2011. I used this sweet baby line by Imaginisce 'Snips & Snails'. Love it!

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Snorkeling

2011-09-20T16:29:00.000-04:00

Photos of DH and the snorkle photos from Punta Cana, June 2011. There weren't very many fish to see here, but it's always fun to snorkle. I used the Echo Park 'Splash' line here.

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Let's Go Biking!

2011-09-18T08:40:00.001-04:00

"Fall Biking"

Catching up on fall photos of DH and I biking along the river, October 2010. I used the Jillibean Soup 'Blossom' line here along with the Tim Holtz Gears.

"Forked Run State Park"

More Fall biking photos from last Oct. 2010. This was at Forked Run State Park. I used some older stash here (YAY!). Fancy Pants 'Kraft Cuts', Autumn Trading Card, Jillibean Soup Alphas, Bo Bunny Flowers, Baker's Twine, Recollections Leaves, Basic Grey Chip Accents.

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Sweet Granddaughters.....

2011-09-17T16:06:00.000-04:00

"Summer Reading"

Photos of oldest DGD Kaylee enjoying a relaxing day in the hammock reading, July 2011. I used the Pink Paislee 'Hometown Summer' papers and other accents.

"Harvest Fest"

Photos of DGD Sydney on a field trip to the Harvest Fest, Oct. 2010. I used the American Crafts 'Campy Trails' line here.

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Joyful Christmas Day!

2011-09-16T08:43:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for youngest DGD Lucy's album. She wasn't quite 2 here, but really into opening the presents. LOL I used the SEI 'Christmas Mint' line here along with American Crafts Foam Thickers and Making Memories poinsettia flowers.

This is for Day #11 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge oer at the Apron Strings Blog. Today the challenge was to 'flip the left-hand side upside down and us the title space for more photos'. I added 3 smaller photos in that area.

Really liking this challenge of using a sketch over and over again, but in different ways. I have 7 grandkids plus a couple vacation albums to scrap so I've been trying to use the same sketch for different albums.

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Just Add Water!

2011-09-15T11:17:00.000-04:00

Photos of oldest DGD Kaylee enjoying the slip 'n slide, July 2011. I used a colorful Summer Bo Bunny line here along with the bathing suit banner from Jillibean Soup scrap papers.

This is for Day #10 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog. The challenge today was to add 2 additional photos. I used 3 photos for the larger photo in the sketch.

*Click on the layout for a larger look.

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Halloween Fun

2011-09-14T19:39:00.001-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Nate at cousin Brady's 4th birthday party, Oct. 2010. Still digging into my older stash here....Making Memories 'Spook Alley' papers, pumpkins, and leaves, Daisy D's Tag, Basic Grey Journal Paper.

This is for Day #9 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog. This challenge was interesting as we had to 'flip the sketch completely upside down' today.

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Always Playful and Happy!

2011-09-13T11:16:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Marcus's album of playing at the playground with his cousins, April 2011. I used some older stash here......Cosmo Cricket papers and diecuts along with some newer KI Memories Glitz Words.

This is for Day #8 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog. We have a new PageMap this week and the challenge was to use it 'as is'.

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Travel the World!

2011-09-12T20:53:00.003-04:00

Photos at the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Airport as we're on our way back home, June 2011. I used the We R Memory Keepers 'Travel Light' line. I really love the colors, prints, and all the accents of this line!

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Beauty!

2011-09-10T08:26:00.000-04:00

Photos of sweet little DGD Lucy, March 2011. I used the Crate 'Emma's Shoppe' line with some handstitching with Baker's Twine along the left side. Based on a September PageMap.

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Arriving in Punta Cana!

2011-09-09T19:12:00.000-04:00

DH took this photo of me just as we got off the plane at Punta Cana, June 2011. I used the We R Memory Keepers 'Travel Light' line here with lots of diecuts, chipboard, and brads.

This is for Day #7 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog. This is the last day we'll use the PageMap for this week and the challenge was to just use 1 side of it. I chose the left side for my layout.

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Snow Day

2011-09-09T07:49:00.000-04:00

Photos of DH with the grandkids out sledding, Jan. 2011. I used a mix of Fancy Pants 'Hot Chocolate' and Echo Park 'Wintertime' papers and accents here.

This is for Day #6 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog. The twist on the PageMap today was to 'replace two smaller photos for a larger one'.

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Christmas Day!

2011-09-08T07:40:00.000-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Marcus's album from last Christmas. Left the journaling for his Momma. I used the Basic Grey 'Jovial' line along with American Crafts Foam Thickers and Jillibean Soup Journal Spots.

This is for Day #5 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge oer at the Apron Strings Blog. The twist on the PageMap today was to 'rotate one half of the layout'. In preparing for this challenge, I used a previous 2-page layout I had done using the sketch and flipped each side around til I came up with this design. I rotated the left side layout one turn to the right.

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Halloween Costumes

2011-09-07T09:04:00.000-04:00

Photos of all the grandkids dressed up for Halloween. They can't all get together for trick or treating so they dress up for Brady's birthday on the 24th. I dug into some older stash for this one! I used the My Mind's Eye 'Nightlight' line along with some Daisy D's Ribbon, Making Memories Chipboard Alphas, Brads, and Epoxy Buttons.

This is for Day #4 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog. The twist on the PageMap of the week was "to re-orient two photos....if they're shown as horizontal, make them vertical or vise-versa." On the right hand page instead of the 2 horizontal photos I added a strip of vertical photos, which worked better with the photos I had.

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Make A Wish Brady!

2011-09-06T10:33:00.000-04:00

Photos from oldest grandson Brady's 4th birthday, Oct. 2010. I used the Apron Strings August Kit featuring the Jillibean Spotted Owl Soup line. I also added some Jillibean Soup Journal Spots, Basic Grey Chipboard Accents, and Fancy Pants Chip Banner.

This is for Day #3 of the '4 Sketches, 20 Days' Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog.

Based on our PageMap for the week....

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School Days

2011-09-04T17:52:00.000-04:00

Catching up on these from last Sept. 2010 of DGD Kaylee off to school. I used this pretty line by My Mind's Eye Lime Twist 'Happy Go Lucky'.

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Exciting Times at the AirShow!

2011-09-03T13:15:00.001-04:00

A 2-pager for grandson Nate's album from our visit to the airshow October 2010. Left the journaling for his Momma. For '4 sketches, 20 days' Day #2 at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the same PageMap, but using smaller photos for 2 of the 4x6's. I used the Basic Grey 'Wander' line here.

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Sweet Summertime!

2011-09-03T08:08:00.000-04:00

Photos of grandson Marcus enjoying a day out with us at Fort Boreman. August 2011. I'll be participating in a Sketch Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog this month '4 Sketches, 20 Days'. You can read all about the details there! I'm excited to try this! Lori always has some fun challenges going on and a great way to use up some of our scrappy stash! This is based on the PageMap provided.....

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Loves to Swing!

2011-09-02T18:42:00.000-04:00

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy doing her favorite thing this Summer....swinging! She loves swinging high and standing up swinging and swinging on her belly. LOL So cute to watch! Based on a July PageMap. I used the Pink Paislee 'Hometown Summer' line here along with some Prima Daisy Flowers.

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Christmas Delivery!

2011-09-01T13:19:00.000-04:00

Photos of sweet grandson Nate opening his gifts Christmas Morning, 2010.

I used some older stash here....Pink Paislee 'Mistletoe & Co.' line along with some Making Memories Flowers, Leaves.

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Play-doh Crazy!

2011-08-31T08:19:00.000-04:00

Photo of grandkids Brady and Kaylee, Oct. 2010. One of the things they love playing together. I used the Simple Stories '100 Days of Summer' line here.

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Dream A Little Dream

2011-08-30T15:31:00.001-04:00

Newborn photos of DD with her little babe Kellan, also my other DD and me with Kellan too, May 2011. I used the My Mind's Eye 'Alphabet Soup' line along with Heidi Swapp Chipboard Hearts and Imaginisce Flowers.

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It's A Snowflake Day!

2011-08-29T17:00:00.000-04:00

Photos of our gorgeous snowfall, January 2011. I used the Echo Park 'Wintertime' line plus some K&Co. and Fancy Pants Snowflakes.

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Pretty in Pink!

2011-08-28T07:33:00.000-04:00

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy, June 2011. She's really the sweetest little thing! I used the Crate 'Emmas Shoppe' line here along with some Baker's Twine in the circles.

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Tropical View!

2011-08-27T12:24:00.000-04:00

Photo from our room at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 2011. Using up some scraps from the Fancy Pants 'Beach Bum' line. LOVED working with that kit.

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Make A Wish!

2011-08-27T12:22:00.000-04:00

Photo of sweet grandson Kellan just 4 days old. Left the journaling for his Momma. I used a transparency and Pebbles scraps here.

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Festive Times at the Sternwheel Festival

2011-08-25T11:25:00.001-04:00

Photos from the Sternwheel Festival last September. This layout will go in Kaylee's album. Made a similar page for Brady and Marcus too! I used the Bo Bunny 'Liberty' line here which was in the BackPorch Memories July Kit.

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Merry Christmas Brady!

2011-08-24T07:28:00.000-04:00

Photos of oldest grandson Brady opening his Christmas gifts, Dec. 2010. I used the Basic Grey 'Jovial' line here along with LYB journal tag and Crate alphas.

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Fun Times at the Fair!

2011-08-23T08:22:00.000-04:00

Photos of the grandkids at the fair last Sept. This 2-pager will go in DGD Lucy's album. I used the Fancy Pants 'It's the Little Things' line here.

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Building Sandcastles

2011-08-22T20:01:00.000-04:00

More photos from our Myrtle Beach trip, July 2010. Would be fun to be there now! I used more Echo Park 'Splash' goodies here!

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Buried in the Sand!

2011-08-22T17:19:00.002-04:00

More photos from our Myrtle Beach trip, July 2010. I used the Echo Park 'Splash' line here

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Special Moments...

2011-08-21T15:15:00.000-04:00

Photo of Marcus and Lucy first meeting their baby brother Kellan, May 2011. I used the Prima "Strawberry Kisses' line here along with Webster's Pages Journal/Calendar Tags, Petaloo Flowers.

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Scenes From the County Fair

2011-08-19T09:14:00.000-04:00

Photos of the grandkids at the fair last Sept. This 2-pager will go in DGD Kaylee's album. I used Bo Bunny goodies here!

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Mexico Sunny Days!

2011-08-18T15:14:00.001-04:00

Photo of DH and I, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Dec. 2010.

I think this was a lift from the Fancy Pants Blog. (forgot to write it down) I used their fun 'Beach Bum' line along with some Doodlebug Alphas.

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