Scrap Love

Teacher

2008-06-06T13:24:00.001-07:00

I have been working with Baubles-n-Scraps at Digital Candy and she had some teacher quotes that I thought I could work with. This is me in my 3rd year of teaching. My mom came to school with me one day to help out with a fall project of making applesauce.

Credits: Baubles "Babbles" - Teacher Word Art and Garden Gala Kit by Baubles-n-Scraps

I'm a Candy Girl...Again!

2008-06-02T09:21:00.000-07:00

As last summer ended, I had to resign from the Digital Candy CT because I was just too tired. My scrapbooking really was slowing down and so was my online participation. Well, Carlie is here and life is getting into a groove and I am ready to scrap again like you just saw in the last post. Perfect timing because Digital Candy was having a CT call! I am back with them and very excited. My assigned designer for the month of June is Baubles-n-Scraps. Check out her designs at Digital Candy!

Catching Up

2008-06-02T08:48:00.001-07:00

During my pregnancy, I was just too tired to really scrap or take pictures. Now that my sweet girl is here, I have been busy.
Here are a few of my favorites:

All Credits can be found by browsing my Gotta Pixel Gallery.

2007-12-07T20:21:00.001-08:00

I have not blogged on this blog for a very long time and this is the reason why. This little one is just taking everything out of me. I just love this ultrasound picture of our daughter. We got good shots the 2nd time around. We found out that it is a GIRL! I finally get to take advantage of all of those girly kits.
Shandy Vogt ~ Peaceful Night ~ December Grab Bag

I have not...

2007-09-23T16:30:00.000-07:00

I have not blogged or scrapbooked in so long! I have not blogged for 2.5 months and have not scrapbooked in 2. I do have good reasons though. I am pregnant and wiped out. Plus it is the beginning of the school year and my little one turned 2!!! Lots has been going on but I actually got time to scrapbook today. I guess I will also update you on the past few layouts that I have not posted. Please click on the layout to get the credits.

Here are today's 2 layouts:

Here is my 5weeks 6 day ultrasound of our little "Pong":

My friend's baby:

From my last pregnancy:

Need to Catch Up!

2007-07-18T17:03:00.002-07:00

I thought summer was the time that I would have a lot more time to scrap, get stuff done around the house, and have lots of play time with my family. Boy was I wrong! I don't know where summer has gone but I am almost a month in and feel like I have barely gotten anything done!

I thought I would share what I have gotten done though. I have been asked to join Sarah Meyer's CT Team!!!! I just love her designs and work with her at Gotta Pixel and Digital Candy.

I have gotten 10 layouts done since I last posted. And here they are!

Shandy Vogt CT Layouts

Sarah Meyer CT Layouts

Digital Candy CT Layouts - Both Layouts are done with Stacy Carlson's 9 Months and Counting

Layouts for me:

Please click on the layouts to be redirected to Gotta Pixel to see the credits.

Well, I have to go make gluten free waffles on Peter's new waffle iron.

What I Picked!

2007-06-29T21:34:00.000-07:00

I won one kit from every Gotta Pixel designer. Here is what I chose:

Father of Mine by Stacy Carlson

Garden Party 2 by Connie Prince

Flip Flop Summer by Kathryn Mhire

Honey by Colleen Shibley

Rescue Team by Michelle Swadling

Lullaby for Chase by Sarah Meyer

Small World by Gary Fryns

Summer Sorbet by Lynne Simmons

Punk Glam by Tenessa Allen

Always Thankful by Michelle Pieters

All About the Alphaebet by Christina Wall

All Aboard by Paula Yagisawa

Earth Song by Brenda Miller

I WON!!!

2007-06-28T07:46:00.000-07:00

While finishing buying Paula Yagisawa's $2 Grab Bag at Gotta Pixel, Stacy (Fortissimo, Site Administrator) IMed me saying "Congrats! You are our 1000th order."
This is so cool that Gotta Pixel has had 1000 orders!! The amazing thing is that I won 1 kit from every designer at Gotta Pixel!!!! They have some amazing designers. The hardest thing is going to be to choose which kits I want because I just love all of the ones that they have.
The funny thing is, I was just so excited to get Paula's grab bag and see the amazing goodies in there, that I had already felt like a winner. That was defintely a well spent $2.

2007-06-24T16:56:00.000-07:00

Never even heard of blog tag, but I’m it (thanks to Holli!)-

This time its 7 things about me:

1. Schools out for summer! I just wish that meant I really had time off.

2. I have an obsession with digi-scrapping, which drives my husband up the wall.

3. I can touch my tongue to my nose, yet my son was tongue tied.

4. Sarcasm is a major part of my life because my husband uses it all the time. I sometimes like it and sometimes it just annoys me.

5. I hate thunder and lightning!

6. I am secretly addicted to musicals.

7. Part of me really looks forward to fall and a new set of students to shape and mold.

Now who am I gonna tag? I tag SarahB and the people who leave a comment here!

NYC 2003

2007-06-21T17:20:00.000-07:00

My husband, mom, and I spent the day (and night) in New York city because of the blackout that was all over the East Coast. We walked from Battery Park (we were on Ellis Island when the power went out) all the way to Penn Station. It was an amazing walk that took us past Ground Zero, Wall Street, and SoHo. We would have never seen all of these things if we had not had the power go out.

Credits: Shandy Vogt: Swass Mask, Swass Frames, Alpha Masks, Not so Simple Solid (Bold), and Paramount Kit; Virtual Photogapher - Photocopy & Classis; tag - Miss Mint

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Typo Upright BT, Angelina, Problem Secretary

A Father's Love

2007-06-17T09:15:00.000-07:00

This is my Father's Day card to my husband. I just love this photo of him putting our son to sleep, and himself.
Credits: Shabby Princess Splendid, Festival, and 2006 Seasonal Sampler;
Virtual photographer - radiance and reminicing
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Joyful Juliana, Imprint MT Shadow, MA Sexy

Father's Day - Grandfathers

2007-06-16T22:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!!

Credits: Shandy Vogt Cardboard Cutouts, Swass Frames, and not so SIMPLE SOLIDS (neutral)
Programs Used: PSP X
Fonts: Billy Bear Crayon

Owen's Beach - Shandy Vogt CT Layout

2007-06-15T21:58:00.001-07:00

My class went on a field trip to ride the ferry and play near the water on the Puget Sound yesterday. It was a gorgeous day. I got some amazing photos.

Credits: Virtual Photographer - Radiant; Swass Borders Earth and Island Woods by Shandy Vogt
Font: Marcelle Script

2 More Digital Candy Layouts

2007-06-15T20:34:00.000-07:00

Both I am working on a scrapbook about my pregnancy with my son. I thought that I should write these things before I forget them. Both of these are done with Stacy Carlson's 9 Months and Counting (Digital Candy). The fonts are Top Secret, Joyful Juliana, and Angelina.

Gotta Pixel Mega Kit Quick Pages

2007-06-15T17:31:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new Gotta Pixel Mega Kit Quick Pages? They just came out and they look like lots of fun. You should really check them out at Gotta Pixel!

Some fun news and a cute layout!

2007-06-14T06:11:00.001-07:00

Credits: Cupcake Cutie by Sarah Meyer (Digital Candy) and Frame is Indexed Memories (Digital Candy) by Michelle Mauch

Program: PSP X

Font/s: Pass the Chex, Joyful Juliana, Stamped Act, and Kindergarten

Other news is that I am now the Advertising Liason at Gotta Pixel. I am very excited about the new position and look forward to finding new ways to promote Gotta Pixel. If you have any ideas, just let me know.

Well, gotta run. Field trip on the fery to Vashon Island today and lunch at Owen's Beach. I am very excited! Of course my camera is coming and I will be taking lots of pictures. I can't wait to share them with you soon.

Birthday Card

2007-06-11T21:49:00.000-07:00

My husband's teaching partner had her birthday yesterday and I finally got to make her card.Fonts are Kindergarten and Pass the Chex. The kit is Cupcake Cutie by Sarah Meyer. It can be purchased at Digital Candy. I really love how fun it is. Perfect for those birthday celebrations. To check out more about Sarah, check out her blog, Scraps of Fun.

Lullaby for Chase

2007-06-11T19:11:00.000-07:00

I am in love with Sarah Meyer's new kit, Lullaby for Chase. The soft colors are perfect for a sweet little boy. I can't wait to get my hands on this kit because Peter will look adorable with it.

Check it out for yourself at Gotta Pixel or Digital Candy.

Go Ducks!

2007-06-10T14:28:00.000-07:00

This was a present that we got for when my son was born. He was probably 9 or 10 weeks here and in 6 month clothing. We didn't mind because he fit in his U of O outfit in time for football season!
Credits: Template is Got Pix? by Shandy Vogt; Paper is not so SIMPLE SOLIDS (neutral) by Shandy Vogt; Staple by Michelle Swadling at Gotta Pixel; and Stitching by Shabby Princess
Programs Used: PSE 3.0
Fonts: Fulton Artistamp and SF-Happiness

Holli Hobbi

2007-06-10T12:13:00.001-07:00

Often, when you are a digital scrapbooker, you don't actually ever meet anyone else who does it. There are a bunch of online friends and communities. But to know someone face to face in the "real" world, is rare. Well, one of the Mom's of one of my preschool students is very active in scrapbooking. Her scrapbook name is Holli Hobbi. She has a wonderful blog that even has freebies. Well, yesterday I got the great news that I was going to be a Candy Girl, Creative Team member for Digital Candy. This morning I found out that she too is a CT for them. What a small world? It will be wonderful to still be able to be in touch with her and be able to see her amazing layouts of her children.

Check Holli's blog.

I've got news!!

2007-06-09T22:02:00.000-07:00

I e-mailed in about Digital Candy's CT (Creative Team) Call this morning. By this afternoon, I had already been accepted. I am very excited. Plus, there are some designers from Gotta Pixel who are selling there too! Double bonus. I should have some layouts soon.

Muffin

2007-06-09T16:53:00.000-07:00

My son likes to stuff his whole muffin in his mouth. I got at the camera and he become mister show off.

Credits: Filters by Virtual Photographer: still life 2 & Ambiance; All else by Shandy Vogt: Paper - Fanciful, Template - Got Swass?, Cardboard Charachter
Fonts: Problem Secretary Normal and Fulton Artistamp Trial
Program: PSE 3.0

King of His Room

2007-06-04T06:08:00.000-07:00

We got my son's bedroom set yesterday. He was loving climbing up and down off the bed. For nap, I placed him there once he had fallen asleep.

Credits: All by Shandy Vogt - papers: Not So Simple Solids (Neutral and Bold), Crown: Cardboard Cutouts + Glittery Outlines, Corners: Glittery Cardboard Corners, Swass Masks
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Joyful Julianajavascript:void(0)

2007-05-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

I just love this shot of my son. It currently is my favorite. BTW, those are my legs in the shot and my son is looking up at me saying, Mommy?
Credits: All by Shandy Vogt: Frames is Swass Masks, cardboard letters are Cardboard Charachters, papers used are from Jumperoo and Not So Simple Solids Bold
Programs Used: PSP X
Fonts: 1942 Report

Gotta Pixel Sale

2007-05-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning and found that Gotta Pixel is having a Memorial Day Sale! Check out Gotta Pixel's Blog to see who has great sales. How exciting. I just wish I had money to spend on it but we just bought Peter's new bedroom set. We went up to Costco Home in Kirkland over the weekend and found the perfect bedroom set.

We are excited about this but we still need to clearn out the room that is going to be Peter's new room, which currently is our study, also known as my craft room. That part is a bummer but I am excited to think that Peter may like this room better. He really does not like his nursery. We still need to pick a color and paint but school will be out soon and we will get there.

Moving On Up

2007-05-26T17:25:00.000-07:00

I signed up with Top Digi Blogs a few days ago to see where I was in the world of Digi Blogs. I have moved from 640 to 511. That is not bad for the pure fact that I never feel like I have time to blog. I thought this would be a great way to push me to blog more. Hopefully with summer coming, student teaching finishing up, and school almost being out; maybe I will have a chance to blog more. We will see.

Some news. Shandy Vogt, who I am guest CT for this month, has joined the Elemental Scraps Designers.

Other news. Kathryn at Gotta Pixel has been at it again and has made some more of her wonderful charachters. Kikker is her frog who is found in her new kit, Leapfrog.

That is all for now. I have Peter's future room, my former scrap room, to clean out. We have his new "big boy" bed and the other furniture arriving next weekend.

Some of My Favorite New Scrapping Stuff

2007-05-20T21:14:00.000-07:00

Kathryn Mhire at Gotta Pixel has a great new kit called Webbed Feet. It is just too cute.

Shandy Vogt has a couple of really cool new items this week. First off she has the Swass Masks and Swass Frames. I love them. That is how I did the frame on the Busy Boy layout. Shandy has directions on her blog on how to make them.

Busy Boy

2007-05-20T20:42:00.000-07:00

We had a gorgeous evening the other day and Peter was running all around. He was also singing and dancing. I am amazed at what he can do and he just cracks me up.

Credits: All by Shandy Vogt: Heart from Cardboard Cutouts, Frame is Swass Frames, paper from Fanciful
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Milk & Cereal and Dinosaur Jr.

Mother's Day at the Park (Safeco Field)

2007-05-20T20:40:00.001-07:00

We spent Mother's Day at Safeco Field in Seattle, WA watching the Mariner's beat the Yankees!!
Credits: Got Pix? Template and Not So Simple Solids Bold by Shandy Vogt and staple is Brenda Miller's Shades of Spring
Programs Used: PSE 3.0
Fonts: Typewriter, Tom's New Roman, and Cher Font

Easter Decor

2007-05-20T20:38:00.000-07:00

My friend had her whole yard decorated for Easter this year and it was just so festive.

This is for the May 2007 Scraplift Challenge. This is a scraplift of Kristmess's Liam in the hospital!

Credits: Template by Michelle Swadling, Shades of Spring by Brenda Miller and twill from Gummy Grins: Sweet by Sarah Meyer
Program: PSP X
Font/s: MA Sexy

Meredith

2007-05-20T20:37:00.000-07:00

My niece only gets to visit once a year from Texas. In 2005, she was at the age that she did not want to talk to anyone who was not part of her daily life and all of us diffently were not. She would hide behind mom and dad for the full visit. This is the only picture that I got of her and it was exactly her attitude, "Let me go home!" Now that she is older, we have lots of fun with her.

Credits: Shades of Spring by Brenda Miller
Program: PSP X
Font/s: Susie's Hand and SF-Happiness

2007-05-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

My son was a big boy until 6 months. He was so adorable though.

Thank you Tenessa for this wonderful QP that I won tonight at the crop.
Credits: Laundromat QP by Tenessa Allen and Vitual Photographer - Hard Steel
Program: PSP X
Font/s: Susie's Hand

Batter Up

2007-05-20T20:34:00.000-07:00

My son was having a fun time in the son when one of the neighbor kids offered him a baseball bat to play with. He knew exactly waht to do with it.

This is my first time doing a template in PSE 3.0. Melinda helped out a lot.

Credits: Stitching - Gummy Grins (Sweet) by Sarah Meyer, The rest by Shandy Vogt Designs: Template - Got Landscape?; Kits Used - Paramount, Fanciful, Jams Mini Kit; Border - Got Frames?
Programs Used: PSE 3.0 (mainly) & PSP

Mother's Day Cards

2007-05-20T20:29:00.000-07:00

Now that Mother's Day has passed and the mothers have recieved their cards, I can share them with everyone.

Credits: Adorable Baby by Michelle Pieters, Virtual Photographer - Hollywood (Rob's) and Radiant (mine)
Program Used: PSPX
Fonts: Susie's Hand and MA Simple Pleasure

Sweet Baby

2007-05-06T22:18:00.000-07:00

These are some of my favorite pictures of my baby boy. I can't believe it is almost 2 years ago.

Credits: Frames are Got Frames?, Plain Hearts are Cardboard Cutouts and Glitter Collection, Paper and Elements are Utopia all by Shandy Vogt

Fonts: Angelina

CT Guest Spot for the Month of May

2007-05-06T18:09:00.000-07:00

I have been honored with a Creative Team Guest Spot with Shandy Vogt. Here is a layout that I did today.My son has his old sunglasses that he has never liked because it straps around his head. He has been wearing them and then putting them on other family members.

Blueprints by Brenda Challenge for May 2007 at Gotta Pixel.

Credits: Template by Brenda Miller, Kit is Paramount by Shandy Vogt, staple by Michelle Swaddling

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: MA Brownie, Agent Orange, SF Happiness

Catch Up Time

2007-05-06T17:51:00.000-07:00

I cut Peter's hair today and I couldn't remember if the 1/2" was for the top or back. I goofed and did it on the top and it was quiet short.

Credits: Brenda Miller Font Fever April 2007 Kit

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Sandals, Susie's Hand, Space Woozies

I just love this photo of Peter riding my old rocking horse. Of course he is drinking from his strawed cup.

Credits: Going West Kit by Weeds and Wildflowers Designs, Filters Virtual Photographer and PSPX

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Cowboy

Credits: Calendar by Heather Roselli

Programs Used: PSE 3.0

Fonts: SandraOh and MA Sexy

Credits: Picture - bigfoto.com, papers and elements are Shabby Princess's Urban Kiwi and Sweet Sprinkles, Template are Swirl Template #6 by Lynne Simmons

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Susie's Hand

This is for the April 2007 "I Wanna Talk About You Challenge" at Gotta Pixel. We were supposed to show off one favorite digi scrapping thing that we love. I showed one element along with some other favorites. I love stitching, selective coloring, filters, my son, and my laptop computer (which obviously my son loves too). Sorry Colleen I couldn't just do one but I featured only one element.

Credits: Paper - In Memories of Miles by Amy Knepper, stitching is from Colored Chirstmas II by Michelle Swadling

Program: PSPX

Font: Stays in a Cave

This is for the April 2007 By the Numbers Challenge at Gotta Pixel. There are 4 papers, 3 photos, 1 Word Art and 1 Monogram. This is my dh and I almost 5 years ago on our wedding day.

Credits:: Shabby Princess Urban Kiwi and Sweet Sprinkles, Word Art and Monogram made by Katie F. (me), Photos by Liz Francis

Program:: PSPX

Font/s:: MA Sexy, MA Simple Pleasure, Lynda

My son had a great time on Easter day finding Easter eggs and blowing bubbles with his cousins and dad.

Credits: Sarah Meyer April 2007 Gotta Be Quick Challenge Kit and Cutesy Doodle Doo April by Miss Mint

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Black Boys on Mopeds

This is for the April 2007 Quote Challenge at Gotta Pixel and the April 2007 Doodle Challenge at Digital Freebies.

I was trying to take some interesting shots of my friends flowers and the sun made the flowers dark. I love the effect that it had. You can also see the eggs hanging from the tree if you look caredfully. I love spring days.

Credits: Spring Dreams by Maria LaFrance, Vellum by Katie F.

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Harrington

This is my son having a temper tantrum a few weeks ago. Aren't toddlers fun!

This is a scraplift of Jen Beschinksi from Lifts with a Twist Blog.

Credits: Chocoholics Anonymous by Colleen's Creations, Playground Pop and Craft Jar by Miss Mint

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Will & Grace, Problem Secretary, Juice

Last week I had made a card and envelope. I wanted to show what it looked like.

Credits: Gummy Grins (Boyish and Sweet) by Sarah Meyer

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Susie's Hand

This is for a digi-dare. The theme was what you love about yourself. I don't have photos of my eyes but everyone tells me that my son's eyes are mine.

The text says "His eyes are
what everyone tells me
are from me. Everything else
they say is from my husband. I don't
mind this one bit because I LOVE his eyes.
Just like me his eyelashes are so long and beautiful
and his eyes are an amazing color. I love that my son and
I share this wonderful trait. That is what I love about myself too."

Credits: doodle (recolored) by Amy Fennell, overlay by Brenda Miller at Gotta Pixel, frame from PSPX, paper by me

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Patterns and Dots and MA Brownie TOO

This is for the April 2007 Scraplift Challenge at Gotta Pixel. This month the scraplift is of TenSGal's Checking Things Out! ( http://www.gottapixel.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/46853/cat/500/ppuser/3826 )This template was a lot of fun and perfect for this series of photos. I had lots of fun.

Credits: Welcome Back DF by Tracy Collins; template by Michelle Swadling; PSE Watercolor Filter

Program: PSPX & PSE 2.0

Font: Cher Font

I went to the store and could not find anything for my Grandmother so I made my own.

Credits: Easter Freebie by Jamie Rousselle, Paper made by Katie F. (me)

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Susie's Hand

The Anatomy of a Temper Tantrum

2007-04-02T20:44:00.002-07:00

My son let me photograph a temper tantrum yesterday. I just wanted to capture this moment of being a toddler.

This is for the April 2007 Color My Pixel Challenge at Gotta Pixel.

Credits: Paper by Katie F. (me), stitching and photo corners are from Gotta Pixel April 2007 Kit
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: BillieBarred, BoyzRGross, Rage Italic, MA Fish

Spring

2007-04-02T20:44:00.001-07:00

This is for the Blueprints by Brenda Challenge for April 2007.

This was my son last April. I just love the look on his face in this photo.

Credits: Bodacious Borders Add-On by Kathryn Mhire, Template by Brenda Miller, filters Virtual Photographer - Radiant and Glamour
Program Used: PSPX
Fonts: Susie's Hand

Peter's 1st Easter

2007-04-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

This was from Peter's first Easter. He loved playing with the eggs.
Credits: Sarah Meyer - Spring Chicken Quick Page at Digital Freebies
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: MA Simple Pleasure

First Tooth and First Easter

2007-03-18T14:51:00.000-07:00

This is for the Gotta Be Quick March 2007 challenge.

This photo is of Peter in April of 2006 for his first Easter. He got his first tooth the day before and was still teething on eveything. The peeps that are in this were added from a photo of peeps today (Just for Melinda). There were truly no peeps in his basket on Easter.

Credits: Sarah Meyer for Gotta Be Quick Challenge Prop to coordinate with Tulips in Bloom Series and Filter by Virtual Photographer was Less Tungsten
Programs Used: PSP X
Fonts: Cool Dots, MA Simple Pleasure, MA Quaddle

Spring Bloom - Cherry Tree

2007-03-18T14:49:00.000-07:00

We went for a walk on this pre-spring evening and it was so beautiful. I found a cherry tree blooming and I just had to play with my photography. Here is what came out. Lynne's kit perfectly matched. I don't think I have ever had a picture match a kit so beautifully.

Credits: A Taste of Spring Too by Lynne Simmons (only at www.gottapixel.com during March but Lynne also has A Taste of Spring)
Program Used: PSPX
Fonts: MA Sexy

Laughter

2007-03-18T14:46:00.000-07:00

I was doing my 365 project a few days ago and got this great blurry shot of my ds laughing. I played with PSE and did the watercolor filter and this great picture came out.

Credits: photo corner - Color Christmas II by Michelle Swadling
Programs Used: PSPX & PSE 2.0
Fonts: MA Sexy, Frazzle, and Susie's Hand

Eyes

2007-03-18T14:45:00.001-07:00

I am doing a project of taking one picture a day for the next 365 days. Today I had a blurry picture of my ds's face and I played with filters with PSE 2.0. This is what came of it.

Thank you Melinda for problem solving the background paper.

Credits: Shabby Princess Too Soon for stitching, paper created by me, filter is pallette knife on PSE 2.0
Programs Used: PSPX & PSE 2.0
Fonts: Susie's Hand

Little People Town

2007-03-18T14:43:00.000-07:00

Peter loves to sit in the middle of his his train station of his little people town. This way he is the center of the action.

Credits:: Katie F. for all of the papers and all other embellishments are from Michelle Swadling Color Christmas II
Program:: PSPX
Font/s:: Big Mister C and Goofball

Jenny's Shower

2007-03-10T21:24:00.000-08:00

This is a group of my wonderful friends. This picture is just of the girls. The three to the left all have little ones, two shown and one in the oven at that time. We gathered together for our friend Jenny's Baby Shower. This was also a time to support our friend Lisa, on the right, as her mom had just past away ealier that day from cancer. Being together was very important with what had just happened and the big event were awaiting.

This is for the March 2007 Blueprint's by Brenda and the March 2007 Quote This Challenges.

Credits: Love and Life Digi Scraps by Melany Violette and Staple - Feb. 2007 Color My Pixel Bonus by Stacy Carlson and Template by Brenda Miller
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Susie's Hand and Big Mister C

Riverfront Park August 2006

2007-03-10T21:21:00.000-08:00

I had always wanted to go see the "Big Red Wagon" at Riverfront Park in Spokane, WA. Last summer, I finally got my chance. We had a wonderful time going throughout the park.

This is for the Ad-spiration challenge for March 2007. The inspiration this month was this ad.

Credits: Brush made by Peggy Jentoft
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Suzie's Hand

Blessed

2007-03-10T21:18:00.000-08:00

I got Peter dressed in his new St. Patricks day shirt and started a photo shoot. He was going all over the kitchen and it was just too cute. He was even being mischivious as you can tell form the extracted photo.

Here is what the text says:
"18 Months - Peter had such a tough time to get going with walking. It is such a blessed event to watch him get all around our house now.
My little Irish boy just amazes me daily. He sure did not come by his walking by luck but his cute looks are from LUCK!"

We truly do feel blessed and lucky.

Credits: Corrugated Cardboard from Craft Jar by Miss. Mint, Border from Too Soon by Shabby Princess, pin from Festival by Shabby Princess, Paper and Wording from Lucky Bear Mini Kit by Melissa Black, Stitching by Stacy Carlson from Falling Into Autumn
Programs Used: PSP X
Fonts: MA Quaddle and MA Brownie

A Mother's Love

2007-03-10T21:15:00.000-08:00

This is for the February 2007 Definition Challenge and the February Get in Shape Challenge.

The Get in Shape is a little harder to see though. The feet are heart shaped. I thought that it was interesting that that shape was made by my son's feet two days after he was born. I love the photos of his feet.

Credits: Gummy Grins (Boyish) by Sarah B., Metal Heart frame by Dirty Little Secret Group Kit by Scrap Cloud, New Beginnings Doodle Challenge Kit by Maria Maria LaFrance
Program Used: PSPX
Fonts: Suzie's Hand and MA Sexy

Daddy & Son

2007-03-10T21:14:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love this picture. This picture was last summer at Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. My son and husband were looking into the sunset off the dock at the cabin that we were staying at. It was just so beautiful.

This is for the Febuary 2007 Quote Challenge.

This picture was really blury so I played with it and was successful using filters in PSE 2.0 and PSPX together.
Credits: To Be Loved template by Lynne Simmons, Papers and elements by Shabby Princess's Festival, Watercolor filter on PSE 2.0 and Dreamy filter by Virtual Photographer
Programs Used: PSPX & PSE 2.0
Fonts: Doodolonomy Fred

California Closet

2007-03-10T21:12:00.000-08:00

We got our Pantry today and here are the results.

Credits: Festival by Shabby Princess, CAD drawing by California Closets
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: SF-Happiness, Dream Orphan, Doodolonomy Fred, and Black Boys on Mopeds

Having Fun

2007-03-10T21:06:00.000-08:00

One evening before bath, Peter was getting into everything. I was snapping away pictures to be able to show off the haircut that I gave him.

This is for the Gotta Be Quick Challenge February 2007

Credits: Sarah Meyer Gummy Grins: Sweet Gotta Be Quick Challenge, Yellow Paper - Gummy Grins: Sweet, Safety Pins - Gummy Grins: Boyish
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Susie's Hand

Crocuses

2007-03-10T21:04:00.000-08:00

Sat February 17, 2007; I left my house and noticed that the crocuses were already trying to bloom. They opened during the middle of the day but I missed taking their pic until they closed this evening.

This is for the February Element Challenge.

Credits:: Kathyrn Mhire Filmstrips from her Cool Country Kit, Spring Breeze by Shabby Princess
Program Used:: PSP X
Font(s):: Susie's Hand

So Behind

2007-03-10T21:03:00.000-08:00

I am so behind on my post so I think I will try to catch up this evening. I have been busy to say the least. I am even trying to start designing stuff.

Valentine's Day

2007-02-13T20:57:00.000-08:00

Credits: Gummy Grins (Boyish, Girly, and Sweet) by Sarah B., Metal Heart frame by Dirty Little Secret Group Kit by Scrap Cloud
Program Used: PSP X
Fonts: Susie's Hand

Yummy!

2007-01-26T21:16:00.000-08:00

My son was so cute eating dinner tonight that I just to have photos.

I scraplifted this from heb1976's Kyle - Caught in the act. I just loved the way her lo looked and wanted to try it. It worked perfectly.

Credits: Jungle Pals Page Kit (Boy Series) by Stacy Carlson
Program Used: PSP X
Fonts: Bizzy Bee and Angelina

Rob's Starbucks Mug

2007-01-26T21:13:00.000-08:00

I bought my husband one of those Starbucks mugs that you could put the insert into. After uploading one of their designs, I made a template from it and created this mug insert. The photos are clustered together but he loves it!

Credits: me for the template, XOXO from Sweet Sprinkles by Shabby Princess, paper - Lisa Howell's Botanicals
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Pencil

Dinosaur Land

2007-01-26T21:06:00.000-08:00

This is my son on halloween night trying to stand up on his own for the first time. It made him look like a dinosaur roaming the lands.
Credits: Jungle Pals Page Kit (Boy Series) & Add-On by Stacy Carlson
Program Used: PSPX
Fonts: Susie's Hand

1st Snowfall

2007-01-26T20:57:00.000-08:00

This is for Kathryn Mhire's Element Challenge. We had to find a creative way to use buttons. I designed a snowman and used the buttons for him.

This was my son's 1st snowfall at 3 months of age. He thought it was interesting as long as they did not land on his face.
Credits: Kathryn Mhire's buttons for the January Element Challenge which are on the snowman, border is PSPX, papers are Baby It's Cold Outside... by retrodiva (Tracy Collins), snowman created by me
Program Used: PSPX
Font(s): Susie's Hand

Mom's Ouch

2007-01-10T21:45:00.000-08:00

My mom had an accident at work and today she emailed me some pictures of herself. I thought I would share them.

Credits: Sweet Sprinkles by Shabby Princess, white paper by me

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Susie's Hand

Link to Kit: (please link to kit not site): http://www.shabbyprincess.com/SweetSprinkles.asp

January Quote This

2007-01-10T21:02:00.000-08:00

This is for the January 2007 Quote challenge. Lynne, this kit fit the picture so well! Thank you for making such a wonderful kit.

I wanted to experiment with white space. At first it really challenged me but I think it turned out quite well. If you have any suggestions on how to use white space better, please tell me. This was scary terrain.

Credits: Lynne Simmons's A Time to Remember, me for the darker paper, and the staple is from Valeri Brumfield's Basic Set

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Sandals

My Little Monkey

2007-01-10T12:14:00.000-08:00

This is for the January Scraplift Challenge that was inspired by bthiels at Gotta Pixel.

Credits: CHUNKY MONKEY ScrapCloud Mega Kit, Michelle Swadling January Scraplift Challenge Template

Program: PSPX

Font: Space Woozies & Frazzle

Charlie Brown Christmas Display

2007-01-10T11:19:00.000-08:00

This is for the January Color My Pixel Challenge. My family went to the Charile Brown Christmas display, probably for the last time this year. It was the 40th year they have had the display up. I love it and took many wonderful picture.

Credits: Snowflake (recolored) from Gary Fryns' Leftover Kit, the Metal tags are from Sarah Meyer's portion of the January Gotta Pixel Group Kit, ribbons (recolored and altered) from Paula Yagisawa's A New Day, background made by me

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Peanuts, Peagsus

Allergies

2007-01-10T11:15:00.000-08:00

This is a different spin on the Ad-spiration Challenge for January 2007. Theirs was about color and I started thinking about all of the different colors of food that my son eats and how it has changed due to his allergies. Out of the pictures, the only one that does not make me want to cry is the far right because that is the only one that does not have wheat on the plate because we finally knew about his allergies. Allergies are very difficult thing to deal with but it is getting better with each and every day. Right now he is even eating crackers as I type this. That is a huge blessing to me because he finally has crackers that he can eat.

Credits: Amazon.com for the food pictures, everything else was by me
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Bradley Hand, Britannic Bold, Beth Hand

2nd Plane Ride

2007-01-06T22:31:00.000-08:00

This is for the January 2007 Blueprints by Brenda Challenge at Gotta Pixel.
We flew to California from Portland for Christmas this year and my son had a great time wandering around the sitting area.

This is also the first time that I have started to create elements that I am using.

Credits: airplane photo from airliners.net; Background paper and patterned paper is from the July 2006 group kit; the edging on the blue paper is from Shabby Princess Vintage Florals; the blue journaling paper, paper strip and the matte are all created by me
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Susie's Hand

Peter 1st Year Album

2007-01-06T22:03:00.001-08:00

Peter's 1st Year Scrapbook

This album was made for our families. I hope you enjoy it.

Beach Fun December 2006

2007-01-06T21:47:00.000-08:00

It is just wrong that we were on the beach playing in the water the day after Christmas. I loved it though. I know I don't want to live in California but there are times that I just need the warmth of the sand and surf.

Credits: I made the background paper and the vellum, the metal letters are from Color Christmas II by Michelle Swadling, the push pin was altered from the Falling Into Autumn Gotta Pixel Group Kit, AV Bros. Puzzle Pro 2.0

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Beach Type

Mommy's Christmas Traditions

2007-01-06T21:45:00.000-08:00

One of my neighbors in California had a absolutely huge Peanuts Christmas display. Santa would come every year and actually was someone we knew. This year was the 40th anniversary but the house has been sold so it probably was the last year too. We took my son for our goodbye to the display. To be able to take my son there was so emotional for me that I actually cried. He loved exploring the whole display.

Credits: Left Over Crop kit by Gary Fryns, stitching was altered to be just the stitching, not the background, green paper was created by me but from Gary's colors

Programs Used: PSPX

Fonts: Angelina

January Calendar

2006-12-28T12:11:00.000-08:00

This is our January Calendar made by Michelle Swadling at Gotta Pixel. These are great pictures of Peter on the beach in Newport Beach, CA during Winter Break. We had a great time playing in the water.

Christmas Magic

2006-12-01T21:07:00.000-08:00

I have been working on getting a good photo for our Christmas cards so I thought I would experiment with my son playing with the Christmas lights. He loved it and I got two amazing shots.
Credits: Me
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: worstveld Sling Extra 2 Oblique

Waiting for Scraps

2006-12-01T21:06:00.000-08:00

Credits: Deck the Doghouse by Kathryn Mhire
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Ahnberg, Cool Dots, /Enigma Scrawl

Shabby Princess

2006-12-01T15:18:00.000-08:00

Shabby Princess has a new Season Sampler pack out as a freebie. It has Holiday, Winter, and Valentine's and looks really cute. I can't wait to download it and try it out.

Snow

2006-11-29T19:59:00.000-08:00

Credits: Michelle Swaddling's Bath Time stitching and Let It Snow Freebie by Stacey Stehley
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Angelina and Chocolate_Muffin

Holly Jolly

2006-11-29T19:57:00.000-08:00

Credits: Holiday Magic and Urban Kiwi by Shabby Princess
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Black Boys on Mopeds

December calendar

2006-11-29T19:54:00.000-08:00

I do realize that there is spelling error and have not had a chance to fix it.
Important info:
Credits: Michelle Swadling for the Calendar and ornament from Anne Briggs - Holiday Doodle
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Bethhand

Tech Baby

2006-11-27T21:41:00.000-08:00

Credits: Urban Kiwi by Shabby Princess and the stitching is Michelle Swaddling's Bath Time
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: Bethhand

I want...

2006-11-18T14:53:00.000-08:00

This is for the Gotta Be Quick November 2006 challenge at Gotta Pixel
Credits: Gotta Be Quick Challenge 19 Props by vegaschristina
Programs Used: PSPXI
Fonts: Bethhand, Bodoni MT Black, Brady Bunch

My 1st Birthday

2006-11-12T20:34:00.000-08:00

This is me for my first professional photo which was my first birthday
Credits: Candy Fairway by Miss Mint at www.peppermintcreative.com
Programs Used: PSPXI
Fonts: Amazone BT

Fun in the Tub

2006-11-12T20:32:00.000-08:00

Our friend's family came and visited and my son and their daughter had bath time together. It was just too cute.
This is a scraplift of Tbog's Ending the Day at Gotta Pixel
Credits: Michelle Swaddling's Bath Time
Programs Used: PSPXI
Fonts: Big Mister C,Baby Kruffy, Angelina

Ouch Redo

2006-11-11T21:25:00.000-08:00

This was the scraplift of ccmentor's Cousins and Friends found at Gotta Pixel
This is a redo of my ouch page to make it more about boys being boys.
Credits: It's a Boys World by Cinzia Loosemore and the template was made by Linda Monthei
Programs Used: PSPXI
Fonts: Big Mister C, Diediedie

Baseball

2006-11-11T21:19:00.000-08:00

This is my first try at a template. It is much too busy in my opinion but I will go back and try to work with it. It is a scraplift of GZValVerde's Grandpa and Grandson found at Gotta Pixel
Credits: Template is by Michelle Swadling, Gotta Pixel, Papers and elements are "Take Me Out" by Gary Fryns
Program: PSPXI
Font: Californian

Ouch

2006-11-08T21:41:00.001-08:00

Fair

2006-11-06T10:39:00.000-08:00

I did this one a while ago.
Credits: Octoberfest by Stacy Carlson
Programs Used: PSPX
Fonts: MA Simple Pleasure and Witched

Colorful

2006-11-06T10:38:00.000-08:00

This was for the word definition challenge.
Credits: November Kit Essential by Gina Cabrera www.DigitalDesignEssentials.com
Programs Used: PSPXI
Fonts: Sketchbook, Blackboys on mopeds, Century Schoolbook, Angelina

Dino Roar

2006-11-05T16:57:00.000-08:00

This is for the November Blueprint Challenge for Gotta Pixel.
Credits: Brads by RAK Scrap October Mega Kit - Sarah Barber and all other elements by ME
Programs Used: PSPXI
Fonts: Ahnberg, DieDieDie, Gigi

Halloween 2006

2006-10-30T21:05:00.000-08:00

Credits: Elements - "Falling Into Autumn" by Gotta Pixel, "Spooky Night" by Linda Monthei, Paper & Wording - "Happy Haunting" by Audra Little, Wording - Kay M. French

Programs Used: PSPXI

Fonts: Blahh

Small Pieces of Peter

2006-10-29T16:14:00.000-08:00

This was for the Gotta Pixel October Sketch

Credits: The small bits of paper are part of "Moody Blues" by Shabby Princess and all other paper made by me

Programs Used: PSPXI

Fonts: Ahnberg and Bookwork

Link to Kit: (please link to kit not site): http://www.shabbyprincess.com/MoodyBlues.asp

Pumpkin Patch

2006-10-23T21:32:00.000-07:00

Falling Into Autumn Gotta PIxel Group Kit
Font: Goofball

Boo

2006-10-23T21:25:00.000-07:00

Boo by Sarah Barber
Font: Chocolate Muffin

Fair Fun

2006-10-18T19:34:00.000-07:00

Grandma's Birthday Card

2006-10-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

I did this one a few weeks ago for my mom because I did not have time to send her a card. Paper - Fun July 2006 RAKScraps Freebies by Kelley Elizabeth McDonald, Eyelet - By the Numbers by Christina Wall

Fair New and Improved

2006-10-04T17:53:00.000-07:00

I felt like my Fair layout was lacking so I added more to the lo. the added elements are from Gotta Pixel's October Kit named "Falling Into Autumn".

Fair

2006-09-30T16:36:00.000-07:00

Paper - Fun July 2006 RAKScraps Freebies by Kelley Elizabeth McDonald and Wording - 1st Birthday By Tina Chambers
Fonts: Angelina & Ahnberg

1st Birthday

2006-09-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

The paper is By the Numbers by Christina Wall at www.gottapixel.net and Wording is 1st Birthday By Tina Chambers at Digital Scrapbook Place.

Peter crashed out

2006-09-16T19:12:00.000-07:00

I did this for the definition challenge at Gotta Pixel. The elements were created by me and from the September Group Kit at Gotta Pixel called Head of the Class.

Our Wedding

2006-09-10T16:37:00.000-07:00

After doing a picture of Ang's wedding, I decided that I should do one of ours. I created everything but the eyelet. The eyelet is from Valeria Brumfield's Baby Blues Kit found at Digital Scrapbook Place. The font is French Script MT.

Angie and Jorge's Cake

2006-09-09T15:03:00.000-07:00

I did this one of the Shutterbug challenge for Gotta Pixel. Angie's cake just called to me to play with PSPX. Her wedding was beautiful and the red made everything pop!

Lake Coeur d'Alene

2006-09-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

This was for the adspiration at Gotta Pixel last month. I did a couple of different shots of people looking at the water at Lake Coeur d'Alene but the one of Noel just was so simple and serene. I love it.

Bday Invite

2006-08-18T17:14:00.000-07:00

I just got Peter's invites done for two of his three birthday parties. This is the basic layout of it. I can't believe that we are preparing for my baby to turn ONE!! I just love the invite.

What a Year!

2006-08-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

Peter turned 11 months yesterday!! I can't believe he is going to turn 1 soon.Credits: Paper - Summer Bliss by Cindy Wyckoff Designs, Ribbon - July Kit by Gottapixel
Fonts: MS Brownie Too, MS Sexy