Purple Paper Flowers Great Scrap-Off Layout Entries

Over the weekend, I participated in the Great Scrap-Off at Purple Paper Flowers. These are my entries. For credits, look here: MY GALLERY AT PURPLE PAPER FLOWERS. Each challenge round had different specifications for each layout, and the time constraints made this difficult, especially on a busy weekend! But I felt like I was able to stretch myself and grow some in my layout designing skills. I've created some pages that I really treasure. I love that I captured my daughter in a less than happy situation . . . sometimes that's part of life, but not one we often document in photographs or in our layouts. I also love the layout with my son who is just discovering the joy of books. Considering my great love for books, it is very delightful to see how studiously he examines the pictures on the pages.

The winner of the Great Scrap-Off is to be announced today, Monday, March 10, 2008 . . . I'm anxiously awaiting the news!

DECK OF ME CHALLENGE, WEEK 5

This week, we are going to be using ephemera on our cards.

Wikipedia explains that ephemera is transitory written and printed matter, not intended to be retained or preserved. The word derives from the Greek, meaning things lasting no more than a day. Some collectible ephemera are advertising trade cards, airsickness bags, baseball cards, bookmarks, cigarette cards, greeting cards, letters, pamphlets, photographs, postcards, posters, stock certificates, tickets, and zines. Decks of personality identification playing cards from the war in Iraq are a recent example.

In library and information science, the term ephemera also describes the class of published single-sheet or single page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use. This classification excludes simple letters and photographs with no printing on them, which are considered manuscripts or typescripts. Large academic and national libraries and museums may collect, organize, and preserve ephemera as history.

So what papers have been in your life this week? Dig around in your junk drawer, on your bar, at your desk and find pieces of paper that say something about what's been happening with you this week.

This week, my sister gave me the most awesome concert prep kit for the Elton John concert on March 14th. My photo contains more than the paper bits, but the kit included an explanation of what was in the kit, an invitation to the pre-party, a CD of the greatest hits, and some fabulous sunglasses. I'll probably keep the sunglasses and the CD, but don't know that I'll keep the prep kit explanation or invitation to the pre-party. So now it's documented . . . just a little slice of my life right now that says something about me and my sister!

VIEW CREDITS FOR MY CARD - CLICK HERE

You can view Emily Falconbridge's card for this week by clicking HERE and you can see her use of a Metro ticket from Paris.

Remember to post your cards in Shakin' Challenges, Deck of Me Gallery HERE. Looking forward to seeing what's going on in your life right now.

Let The Music Move You

This is my sweet little man who discovered that music came out of that little contraption his sister was always carting around. So cute to see his facial expressions!
CREDITS: All papers and elements from Candy Jar #10 by tammykat at Digital Candy (various color changes and blending used to achieve final results); Glitter Style by Flergs; Calendar Rubon by M. Patry; Fonts: Dear Joe Four and Minion Pro

Divas 2008 - Featuring Layer Me Funky by Broken Jar Creations

My daughter and all her friends the day of her birthday party!


CREDITS: All papers and elements from Layer Me Funky by Broken Jar Creations; Wild Thing Alpha by Ellie Lash

Days 5 & 6 - 21 Day Inspiration Challenge

CREDITS: Background Paper by Bobbie Wheeler; Vine: Sequin Flowers Freebie by New Life Dreams; Flowers: Painted Flowers Beach and Painted Flowers Tropical by Joo Joo Bee; Graphic/Word Art: Rhonna Farrer; Font: CK Ali's Writing

Lucky Me

CREDITS: Papers and elements from Lucky Me Challenge Freebie by Raspberry Road Designs with the exception of the Evening News tab and postcard from Vintage Peddler by Raspberry Road Designs; Fonts: Tiza and CK Ali's Writing

21 Day Inspiration Challenge - Day Four

CREDITS: Background paper: Long Ago Ledger Papers by Raspberry Road Designs; Frame, Lace, Ribbon and Lacing: Legacy by Raspberry Road Designs; Vines and Flowers: Country Glam by Raspberry Road Designs; Graphic/word art: Rhonna Farrer; Quote font: Laundromat 1967; Journaling font: CK Ali's Writing

Answered Prayers - Faith Sisters Inspiration Challenge

CREDITS: Paper and elements: Cutie Pie Denim by Journeys with Jamie; Love brush: 2Peas Sweet Pea by Rhonna Farrer; Font: You Are Loved

21 Day Inspiration Challenge - Day Three

CREDITS: Background paper and paper blended with graphic: Long Ago Ledger Papers by Raspberry Road Designs; Frame, Lace, Ribbon and Lacing: Legacy by Raspberry Road Designs; Vines and Flowers: Country Glam by Raspberry Road Designs; Graphic/word art: Rhonna Farrer; Journaling font: CK Ali's Writing

By His Side

CREDITS: All Papers & Elements: Chaotic Spring by Chaos Lounge; Blue Glitter Alpha: Monika68; Font is CK Ali's Writing

21 Day Inspiration Challenge - Day Two

CREDITS: Background paper, curled and torn paper, frame, journaling block, green wire, flowers: Lolly-Pop Pok-A- Dot by Studio Lorie; Day Two graphic by Rhonna Farrer (altered to replace quote); Swirl Brush: Sweet Pea Bonus from Rhonna Farrer at Two Peas; Word Art Font: Laundromat 1967; Journaling Font: CK Ali's Writing

Cover Page and Day One - 21 Day Inspiration Challenge

So I've picked my habit to make in the next 21 days . . . be kind . . . to others AND myself. The first one is not so hard, but the challenge for me is to be kind to myself.


CREDITS: All papers and elements from Just For You Freebie by New Life Dreams; word art by Rhonna Farrer

CREDITS: Background paper, curled and torn paper, frame, journaling block, green wire, flowers: Lolly-Pop Pok-A- Dot by Studio Lorie; Day One graphic by Rhonna Farrer (altered to replace quote); 2008 Stamp: New Years Freebie from Rhonna Farrer at Two Peas; Word Art Font: Laundromat 1967; Journaling Font: CK Ali's Writing

Raspberry Girls Second Challenge - LUCKY ME!

Our second Raspberry Girls Challenge is up on the blog. CLICK HERE to go to the blog to get all the details.

Here's a little peek at the freebie collection that we'll be using for the challenge.

And check this out: Raspberry Girl Tracy came up with this cute little 4x6 brag book using a combination of Susan's Legacy and Long Ago Ledger Collections that you get for FREE when you submit a layout for the challenge!

AND . . . the challenge winner will receive THEIR CHOICE of any kit from Susan's store. WOW!!

CLICK HERE to go to the blog to download the freebie and get all the details!

Brook - Featuring SBG's New Collab - Impressions of Peace

One of my favorite poets is Robert Frost. When I found this photo, I knew the poem "Going For Water" would be a perfect compliment.

CREDITS: All papers and elements from Impressions of Peace (background paper, ribbon, frame, hinges by Studio Lorie; floral swags by Studio Flergs; overlay by Studio Dana); alpha from Vintage Valentine/February Guild Exclusive from Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild; Poem is "Going For Water" by Robert Frost; Photo by Diana Evans/stock.xchng

DECK OF ME CHALLENGE, WEEK 4

Our prompt this week is: a symbol you love. It could be something that defines you or something that you are drawn to repeatedly.

For this challenge, I knew immediately what my symbol would be . . . the cross. It's been a constant throughout my entire life and is definitely a symbol I love.

CREDITS: Paper and elements from All About Love by Danielle Engebretson with the exception of the cross charm from Breast Cancer Awareness Collection by Danielle Engebretson. Font is You Are Loved.

You can view Emily Falconbridge's card and read her blog entry for the day as well CLICK HERE.

Don't forget to post your cards HERE IN THE SHAKIN' CHALLENGES DECK OF ME GALLERY

Look of Contemplation

This is an RAK for a fellow CT member, Jasmin, and features her sweet little boy!


CREDITS:
Doodle frame, doodled grasses, flower swags, doodled vines, doodled sun and ribbon: My Sweet Garden by Vera Lim
Background paper, flower/grass overlay and LOOK frame: Just For You Freebie by New Life Dreams
Background paper: Prairie Gal by Studio Lorie
Jeweled flower: Flittery Sparkles by Studio Lorie
Sun/moon/stars circle (at sun): Eeki Freaky by Studio Lorie
Paper pieced sun and grasses: Sunny Days Freebie at Faith Sisters by Nikki Painter
Alpha and butterflies: Vintage Valentine Guild Exclusive from Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild
Light beams brush: Stephanie Shimerdla/Obsidian Dawn
Font: CuttyFruty

Steel Magnolias Quick Page Freebie

Carolyn at Scrap N Tag has a new collection called Steel Magnolias. She has allowed her CT members to create Quick Pages to give away as freebies on our blogs. And today, you get mine!

Whenever I think of magnolias, I am reminded of my grandmother. She has a huge magnolia tree in her front yard that I played under as a child. I can remember trotting my Barbies across fields of moss under the tree and making all kinds of things with the leaves and seed pods from the tree. So here is my grandmother . . . a picture I took of her in January 2008. All papers and elements are from Steel Magnolias, with the exception of the alpha, which is a freebie called Misty Night Alpha by New Life Dreams.

Here is a preview of the entire collection. There are so many wonderful collections in the store right now. Take a few minutes to have a peek here: SCRAP N TAG STORE.

And here is the quick page preview, which looks exactly like my layout but without the alpha.

LINK EXPIRED

The link will only be up for 48 hours, so make sure that you get it while you can! I do hope that you will enjoy it. Oh! And make sure you unzip the file as soon as you get it . . . there just might be another surprise in there!

My Little Man - Featuring My Sunshine by Scrap N Tag

Awwwww . . .

I know that's what you wanted to do when you saw this page. This is my little man when he was just about 3 months old. We had gone outside for some fresh air and he was enjoying his bouncy seat. All of a sudden, I looked down and he had fallen asleep. He was so precious that I had my husband run to get our camera! It's been a long time since I've looked at these pictures, but I'm finally starting to scrap some older pictures, too.

CREDITS: All papers and elements from My Sunshine by Scrap N Tag; font is Baron Kuffner; light swirls brush by Stephanie Shimerdla/Obsidian Dawn

Spring - Featuring Do It Digi's March Inspiration Kit

There are always tons of challenges going on over at Do It Digi and there's a bonus! You can earn points for doing the challenges and with 20 points, you can get an inspiration kit for free! The Do It Digi March Inspiration Kit is a collection of soft colors just perfect for those Easter and Spring layouts.

I am so ready to see the grass turn green again, and all the flowers and plants in my back yard come to life! This layout expresses my desire to see the beauty of nature unfold in the Spring.

CREDITS: All papers and elements, with exception of alpha, from Do It Digi March Inspiration Kit (background paper: Angelfaye Designs; ribbon wrapped frame & flowers: Trish H. Designs; butterfly: BooLand Designs; doodle vine: Alabaster Box); Photo: Marja Flick-Buijs/stock.xchng; Alpha from Vintage Valentine from Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild

Surfer Girl & She's Got Her Head In The Clouds - Featuring Water Spirit/Studio Lorie

For an RAK Layout Swap at Faith Sisters, I created these two pages for Rowena/Willro&Co Designs. These are of her daughter learning how to surf. The Water Spirit Collection is brand new, and when I saw Ro's pictures, I just knew I had to use it.


CREDITS: All papers and elements from Water Spirit by Studio Lorie; light beam brush by Stephanie Shimerdla/Obsidian Dawn; font is CK Cursive

CREDITS: All papers and elements from Water Spirit by Studio Lorie; clouds brush by Miss M./rebel-heart.net; fonts are Base02 and Bleeding Cowboys