Pumpkin Harvest

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!!!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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!

{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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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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