Childhood Memory - Featuring Sunrise by Trish H. Designs

CREDITS: All papers and elements from Sunrise by Trish H Designs; date bits by Misty Cato; font is Love Letter TW.

Valentine's Day 2008

CREDITS: All papers and elements from the Love Actually Freebie Collab Kit (background paper by Franziska Altmann; heart overlay, heart on chain, flowers, stitched heart & swirl by Flergs/Megan Farrow; glitter alpha by Ellie Lash; word tape by The Polka Dot Plum)

Sometimes Amusing - C is for Colorful Alphabet Shoot Challenge

I created this colorful page for the Alphabet Shoot over at scrapbookgraphics.com (basically an ABC album about me). The Festive Collection by Raspberry Road Designs was spot on for making a layout rich with vibrant colors.

CREDITS: Papers and elements from Festive Collection by Raspberry Road Designs; turquoise alpha from A Dream of Colors by Anja Jahn; glitter action by Flergs; green felt alpha by Baers Garten Designs; template by Templates N More; font is old typewriter

Love Letters - President's Day Weekend Crop 2/15-17/08

This is my layout for Challenge #1, Stamp of Approval . . . to use letters, postmarks, stamps . . . traditional mailing items in a layout.

CREDITS: Background paper, journaling label, ribbon, lace, hinge from Legacy Collection by Raspberry Road Designs; typewriter, postcard, ribbon wrap, masking tape, butterfly from Hemingway's Travels Collection by Raspberry Road Designs; jewels from Brown Dream Kit by Bridget; font: old typewriter; lyrics from Love Letters written by Victor Young/Edward Heyman performed by Elvis in 1966.

Deck of Me, Week 2

This is our second week of the Deck of Me Challenge over at The Shaker Box. Please feel free to join in at any time. You can always go back and complete the cards for the weeks you've missed.

Our prompt for this week is to create a card that showcases what is powerful to you.

This is my second card for the challenge.

CREDITS: All papers and elements from the Legacy Collection by Raspberry Road Designs. Word art from Gift of Love Collection by Dahlia Co. Designs. Font is Rickles

Get Ready To Fly - Wednesday Do It Digi Challenge at The Shaker Box

What better way to prepare for the upcoming DAY OF LOVE, Valentine's Day, than creating a layout, card, or altered art object featuring wings. Think fat little cherubs, wispy butterflies, the outstretched wings of a bird. Of course, a little red and pink and maybe a few hearts to accompany those wings wouldn't hurt! Use brushes, elements, or papers . . . just use your imagination and take flight! Be sure to post your challenge layouts in the Shakin' Challenges section of the gallery at The Shaker Box.

The layout I chose to do is focusing yet again on my never-ending journey towards self-acceptance. It's all about love. Realizing I am something, even if I'm not everything.

You can view full credits for the layout HERE and while you are in the gallery, check out the other Shakin' Challenge layouts as well.

Looking forward to seeing how each of you soars.

Sweet Sticky Lollipops

This is an RAK for my friend and Faith Sister, Kristi (krispysky), of her oh-so-cute daughter!

CREDITS:
Background paper, frames, label, twisted wire border, charms, chain links, curled paper edge from Lolly Pop Pok-A-Dot Collection by Studio Lorie; Alpha from Wild Things Collection by Studio Lorie; Butterfly from Rosey Posey Collection by Studio Lorie.

Gone With The Wind - Do It Digi "What If" Challenge

CREDITS:
Background paper, leaves, flowers, cord tie from Twitterpated Passion Collection by Studio Lorie. Large green frame from Archive Collection by Studio Lorie. Small frame around book from Clippity Snippets by Studio Lorie. Old book and dance card by happyscrappy/Anneli Anderson. Font is Brandywine.

Create In Me - Faith Discovery Challenge #5

The song that used on this page was a favorite of mine as a teenager. It was performed by Acapella, but the lyrics and music were written by Terry Talbot.

CREDITS:
Papers and word art from Faith Sisters Pure Heart Collab Collection (papers by Dahlia Designs and word art by Willro&co). Swirled frames by Rhonna Farrer. Font is bulky refuse type.

I Remember When . . .

Credits:
Papers and elements from My Playful Puppy by Daniel Engebretson Designs. Staple from Breast Cancer Awareness Kit/Scraps for Charity by Daniel Engebretson Designs. Red Inked Alpha by Foxy Designs.

U Have My Heart

Credits: All papers and elements from My Funny Valentine by angelfaye designs with the exception of the overlay from Annabelle by angelfaye designs; font is Rickles

Just Me, Color Challenge #5 at Do It Digi

Credits: Papers and elements from Color Challenge Mini Kit Freebie by Broken Jar Creations.NYC Lunch Alpha by Tangie Baxter.

The Food - Featuring Country Glam Collection by Raspberry Road Designs

Recently we celebrated my mom's 60th birthday. This is some of the food that we had at the party. This layout will be included with other pages documenting our celebration! The Country Glam Collection was PERFECT to highlight this party . . . it was glamorous country at its best! If you haven't gotten this collection by Raspberry Road Designs, I highly recommend it. One of my faves!

CREDITS:
All papers and elements from the Country Glam Collection by Raspberry Road Designs. Island Girl Choco Chip Alpha set by mydigistyle.com by myscrapworks. Font: Rickles

Deck of Me Challenge, Week 1

Today starts our deck of me challenge at The Shaker Box. We are starting a year long journey by creating an art journal on a deck of playing cards.

Emily Falconbridge hosted this 52 week challenge on her blog . . . and we'll be following her challenge prompts for our journey as well.

You will need a deck of playing cards . . . there are jumbo playing cards that will give you a little more room if you think you need it, but the regular size playing cards are typically 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". A digi scrapper can simply create their LO in the 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" format and print it out to be adhered to the card . . . a paper scrapper can go all out . . . or go for a mix of the two and create a hybrid wonder!

The prompt for week one is to write about something you are proud of . . .

Here are my cards (front and back): MY CARD IN THE GALLERY

You can also see Emily's original card (so clever!) here:
EMILY FALCONBRIDGE'S CARD

Post your cards in the gallery at The Shaker Box HERE.

I am looking forward to seeing all of your creations!

Life Itself

I'll admit it: this is a complete scraplift from shaleew over at Designs In Digital. It was just too lovely to pass up.

I just LOVE IT!

CREDITS:
Storybook template, a blog challenge freebie by shaleew at Designs In Digital
Storybook wall mural image by Chandler Anderson
Inked edge overlay: Designer name unknown (initials LS)
Fonts: Myriad Pro, Bleeding Cowboys and CK Becky

Desires of my Heart - Faith Discovery Challenge #4

CREDITS:
Paper, frame, old papers, crocheted flowers, circle stitching, ribbon from Absolut by Drehi
Bird, heart frame, glitter overlay from Sheryl's Colors Add On Freebie by New Life Dreams
Old Western Alpha by Monica Larsen
Font: Poplar Std

You Are My Heart

A Valentine for my sweetheart . . .

Credits: All papers & elements from All About Love by Danielle Engebretson. Font is Jane Austen.

Grace Like Rain - The Journal Collection by Raspberry Road Designs

This layout was created for the Faith Sisters Weekly Inspirational Challenge . . . of course, it's about GRACE.

Credits:
All papers and elements from The Journal Collection by Raspberry Road Designs.
Water Stains Brush by Stephanie Shermedia/Obsidian Dawn.
Font: Jane Austen.
The lyrics are from the chorus of "Grace Like Rain" performed by Todd Agnew.

Pansy - Featuring Danielle Engebretson Designs

This is our family cat, Pansy (named by our daughter, who at the time was 4). There is a type of pansy (the flower) that looks like a cat face because of the "whiskers" on the petals, but we didn't find that out until AFTER she had named her.

I used a collection called "My Silly Kitty" by Danielle Engebretson Designs. She is the Digital Sponsor of the Month at The Shaker Box. You can find out more about Danielle Engebretson by visiting The Shaker Box blog (link in sidebar).

CREDITS:
All papers and elements from My Silly Kitty by Danielle Engebretson Designs.
Alpha by Violaine Meunier.

Legacy - Faith Discovery Challenge #3

This layout features one of my favorite songs performed by Nichole Nordeman. I just used the chorus, but the entire song is great. I want to leave a legacy for my children . . . who are, by the way, super sweet together in this layout!

CREDITS:
Background paper, staples, ribbon, satin tied bow, old frame and framed label from Gift of Faith by Dahlia Co. Designs.
Treasure charm, cords, pin, alpha and roses from Twitterpated Collection by Studio Lorie/Lorie Davison.
Font is Minion Pro.
Lyrics from "Legacy" performed by Nichole Nordeman.