By Daddy's Side

Jay and Olivia before going to the Father/Daughter Banquet at church tonight.
CREDITS: Background paper (2 papers blended): Bronze Age by Bobbie Wheeler Design; Bronze Age Alpha: Bobbie Wheeler Design; Ribbons: New Life's Dreams; Grass, brackets and dragonfly: Grass Is Greener Alpha with bonus elements by Krystal Hartley; Wild Flowers: Mary Giles/mom2niryza; Font: CK Girl

SIR ELTON JOHN CONCERT POSTPONED

UPDATE . . . AND NOT A GOOD ONE . . . CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED . . . SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK: ELTONJOHN.COM.
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My sister Anna is the coolest on the planet. We're going to see Sir Elton on March 14th . . . we are so excited. On Saturday, she gave me my official concert prep kit, which included my Elton John sunglasses and a CD of the Rocket Man Number Ones (which he'll play at the concert). I also got an invitation to the pre-party at Anna's. We are gonna have so much fun! I am so excited!

Hope you are liking the music, 'cause it's gonna stay that way until after the concert! If you're wondering what I'm doing right now, I'm scrapping with my fabulous glasses on and I'm shakin' my BOOTY!


CREDITS: Background Paper and Marquee Frames: Krystal Hartley; Black Frames: Christina Renee; Font: Laundromat 1967

Daffodils

CREDITS: All papers and elements from Simple Goodness, March Collaboration from the PPF Design Team (Background Paper: Heather Manning; Frame, stitching: Rachel Martin; Brads: Krystal Hartley; Flower Border: Melissa Daniel; Journal Bracket Brush, Ribbon (hue altered): Blythe Evans); Poem excerpt: "Spring Song" by Lucy Maud Montgomery; Fonts: Baron Kuffner and Brandywine

So Charming

I created this layout for the Do It Digi Wednesday Challenge at The Shaker Box ~ Charmed, I'm Sure! The challenge is to "hang" charms or other embellishments in a layout.
CREDITS: All papers and elements from Something to Remember by New Life's Dreams with the exception of the diamonds from Trish's Collection by Scrap N Tag; fonts: Mutlu and CK Ali's Writing

Baby Love

This is my little boy last September, loving on a baby that belonged to his cousin Abi.
CREDITS: All papers and elements from Shabby Dolls by Raspberry Road Designs; Floral Brushes 1 by Hawksmont; Grid Paper Alpha 2 by DigiDiva Designs

Secret

This is one of my cousins, Kindall, who is so smart and sweet!

CREDITS: Flower Stamp: Spring Essence, Tracy Robinson; Alpha: Swirly Alpha, Willro&Co; Background Paper, Doiley: Jane Austen, Willro&Co; Daisy Bunch, Bling Circle, Frame: Mixed Embellishments, Willro&Co; Diamonds: Trish's Collection, Scrap N Tag; Font: Pea Jordan

PPF Great Scrap-Off Grand Prize Winner, I mean, WINNERS

Okay, so it was down to me and Andrea/Boyerville Scraps. We waited. And waited. And waited. At one point I commented that I felt like we were on the American Idol stage and were awaiting the results . . . and Ryan Seacrest had gone to a commercial break! LOL!

The announcement finally came last night . . . and we BOTH won the GRAND PRIZE. Some very awesome goodies and a chance to CT for the site for one year.

See the official announcement at the PURPLE PAPER FLOWERS BLOG

When I first registered for the Great Scrap-Off, the post in the forum that I read didn't say anything about a CT position being a part of the contest. I thought I was just competing for prizes. It was brought to my attention by a designer I CT for that yes, indeed, a CT position was included in the prize package. I went to the PPF blog . . . and yup, there it is in black and white ~ two CT positions were up for grabs. I was already at Challenge 3 or 4 at this point. I'm already on quite a few CTs, but the designers at PPF are incredible, so I decided to continue the contest and see what happened. And WOW, the prizes are awesome and I think the CT position is going to be one I'm really going to enjoy.

Prepare yourself: now's when I start rambling. I feel very blessed to CT for the designers and the sites that I do. Some teams have more requirements than others . . . but I'm going to be scrapping anyway and it's a pleasure to be able to work with their designs. I am so overwhelmed by my passion for this craft that I start to get emotional . . . it feels like I am a child again filled with the wonder and joy of life. Don't get me wrong: I have an awesome life apart from scrapping. My dear husband and two children are incredible and my immediate and extended family are a big part of that, too. I have a relationship with Christ that is still growing. I love to read as well. Yet there is something about digi scrapping, the ability to create, that is immensely satisfying and rewarding. Part of that is learning how to scrap my faith (thanks Faith Sisters) and letting that come through in my pages . . . being able to share Christ's love through scrapping . . . wow! The other part is feeling that I am doing something of lasting value. I'm still not finding the words to get this out right. I am just grateful that I have found something that makes me feel so ALIVE.

So off my soapbox and back to reality . . . woo-hoo for me and my prizes and my CT position at PPF! I think this is gonna be a GREAT year!

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!