Destiny

My sweet little boy, climbing his way through time to find his destiny . . .
CREDITS: All papers and elements, including alpha, from Magic Feelings by Newlife Dreams; font is MA Simple Pleasure; lyrics from "Climbing" performed by Lionel Richie

Rocks

My little boy loves rocks. Every time we go to my mother's home, he stops to collect rocks from the gravel driveway. But his favorites are these big river rocks that line a path next to my mother's goldfish pond.


CREDITS: All papers and elements from Out of Africa by Chaos Lounge; Paper and Glitter Alpha by Amanda Dykan; font is Peas Breathe Easy

Joy That's Unspeakable

These are my children . . . the joy they inspire is unspeakable . . .

CREDITS: All papers and elements from My Sunshine, The Early Years by Scrap N Tag; font is Peas Breathe Easy

Dream Meadow

My lovely daughter on Easter . . .

CREDITS: All flowers by Newlife Dreams from Spring Fever and Just For You; butterflies from Envolee de Papillons by Newlife Dreams; background paper from A Day In The Sun by Dianne Rigdon; mushroom, birds and bouncing elf from Bouncing Brownies & Bunnies by Lorie Davison; Shimmer2 Alpha by Blythe Evans; font is CK Ali's Writing

Sue

This is my mother yesterday when we got together with some family that had just come in from out of town. I am so blessed to have this incredible and beautiful woman as my mother!

CREDITS: Papers and elements from SBG's Impressions of Calm & Healing (background paper, butterfly by Manuela Zimmerman; frame, dried flowers by Lorie Davison; lace, flower by Birgit Kerr; ribbon, gems by Berna Datema; glitter by Michelle Godin; Stitched Flowers by Dana Frantz); Blue Plastic Bag Alpha by Dirty Feet Designs; font is Peas Breathe Easy

Noah

CREDITS: Background papers (two patterned papers blended) and patterned paper used as photo mat, cardboard pieces from Where The Road Leads by Scraps By Jenn; fiber by Angelfaye Designs from Do It Digi April Inspiration Kit; eyelet laced ribbon from Annabelle by Angelfaye Designs; Copper Penny Alpha by Tina Chambers; font is junko's typewriter

Me & Nanny

My daughter and her Nanny at Easter.


CREDITS: All papers and elements, including alpha, from Double Raspberry Latte by Trish H. Designs; template by Templates N More/Trish H. Designs; font is Digs My Hart

C.J.

CREDITS: All papers and elements from Do It Digi April Inspiration Kit with the exception of: Date Chip by Angela & Emily Powers from Blossom & Shine Collab Kit; Frame by Bridget; Distressed Date Stamp by Sugarplum Paperie

Beauty

CREDITS: All papers, elements and alpha from Layer Me Lilacish by Broken Jar Creations; font is CK Fantasy

The World's In Love

My brother and his girlfriend at Easter.
CREDITS: All papers and elements from Too School for School (Girl Version) by Raspberry Road Designs; font is Love Letter TW

Victor

CREDITS:
Background paper (2 papers blended) and cross (blended) from Captivated by Eressea Design; 1800 Photo Frame, credits unknown; Photo by Christopher Potter at stockxchng; Doodles by Sabry Card; Doodle Border by Nikki Painter; Shimmer2 Alpha by Blythe Evans; font is Love Letter TW

On My Way

CREDITS: Background paper, frame, feather, ribbon, glitter splats and paint smears from Unforgettable by Raspberry Road Designs; Altered Art Frame by Raspberry Road Designs; Pink Painted Newspaper Alpha by Manda J. Designs; font is Chocolate Box

Sad

This is my dear son, in tears over the fact that there were no more eggs to color!


CREDITS: Background paper, frame, stitches, hydrangea from Sunshine Sweets Collab by Sunshine Studio Scraps; Leaves by Julie Bullock from Grateful4U CT Appreciation Collab; Hand Stamped Alpha by Michelle Coleman; Font is Love Letter TW

Spring Is Here

CREDITS: Background paper, leaves (hue altered), ric rac from Midnight Butterflies by Heather Manning; Paper frame, string & sequins from Untamed Heart Freebie by Rachel Martin; Vintage Frame by Kate McClellan; Shimmer2 Alpha by Blythe Evans; font is Liorah BT

Close As Hands & Feet - Featuring Spring Fever by Newlife Dreams

This is my brother and sister at our family Easter dinner this weekend.
CREDITS: All papers and elements from Spring Fever by Newlife's Dreams; Sueded Alpha by Theresa Hernandez; font is Chocolate Box

Eggs - Featuring Bouncing Brownies & Bunnies

This is my dear son and his first hands on, get all messy, dye some eggs experience . . . just Saturday morning!
CREDITS: All papers and elements from Bouncing Brownies and Bunnies by Lorie Davison; Ready for Spring Alpha by Betsy Tuma; font is Chocolate Box Decorative

Abi - Easter 2007

Ahhh . . . a little sneak peek at Lorie's newest imaginations: Bouncing Brownies and Bunnies Collection! It's coming soon to scrapbookgraphics.com so keep hopping back for the official release date!
CREDITS: All papers and elements from Bouncing Brownies and Bunnies Collection by Lorie Davison; font is Chocolate Box Decorative

Now & Then - Featuring Day of the Daffodils by Scrap N Tag

Wow! This is an incredible collection, and the sentiment behind the creation of it is so sweet and sad . . . Carolyn made it to honor her stepfather who passed away from cancer. You can get this collection for free by making a donation of $9.99 to a cancer charity in your area - read full details on Carolyn's blog HERE.

And this is my layout with the collection, featuring me at 2 and me at 37!

CREDITS: Background Paper, leaves (hue altered), flowers, bow, film reel from Day of the Daffodils by Scrap N Tag; zipper frame (hue altered) from Walking After Midnight by Scrap N Tag; Postcard Alpha by Natalie Bird; Ampersand (hue altered) from a felt alpha by DDiva; font is Problem Secretary

DECK OF ME CHALLENGE, WEEK 7

This week's prompt is SHOES: THERE IS ALWAYS A STORY TO TELL.

Perhaps it's the pair of shoes you wore when you were married. Or the ones you wore to prom. Or your favorite pair. Or the most comfortable. The pair you lost on the beach that night . . . the pair that you wished you had gotten, but never did. They all have their own stories to tell.

For this week's challenge, I focused on some of my baby shoes. My mother was so great about keeping things for us, and these she kept safely in a Stride Rite shoe box in a trunk filled with all kinds of childhood memories. My favorite shoes out of this bunch are the red ones with the little white fluffy at the toes . . . but I think each of them has a story that will tell me a little something about myself, 'cause I don't have any first-hand memories of the shoes.
TO VIEW CREDITS, PLEASE CLICK HERE

To view Emily Falconbridge's notes for this week and to view her card, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

I can't wait to see what shoes made a difference in your life . . . or maybe it's a pair of shoes making a difference NOW . . . either way, I'm looking forward to seeing your cards this week. Please be sure to post them in the Shakin' Challenges, Deck of Me Gallery HERE. Happy Traveling . . . I mean, Scrapping!

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