The Thanksgiving Lemon?

The Thanksgiving Lemon?
Journaling: "The Thanksgiving Lemon? - You were so funny. Nana's friend Judith had given her some lemons for Thanksgiving. Nana brought them home to serve as a centerpiece. She had them arranged in a bowl on the dining room table. And as soon as you saw them, you absolutely had to have one. We didn't know why, but we gave you one anyway. And you carried it around all weekend. It even had to go to Waycross to visit your great-grandfather, though we did manage to convince you to leave it in the car. It was battered and bruised by the end of the weekend, but it made the trip back to Atlanta, where it later disappeared."

Fonts are AdineKimberg and Blown Deadline

Everything from Enchanted Evening Add-On by Jan Hosford, a Friday Freebie at Digital Freebies

Launch Pad Template by Bree Clarkson at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Launch Pad Challenge - January 2007 Part 2 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 28, 2007

Carefree Childhood Days

I don't think I've ever scrapped a photo this close to when it was taken in my life! I took this picture around 3:30 this afternoon (Jan 27, 2007), and here it is scrapped barely 8 hours later.



Carefree Childhood Days

Font is BlackJack

Everything from His Table by Kim Christensen

Template by Jenn V at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Brag Book Challenge - Week 4 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 27, 2007

You Are My Son*shine

You Are My Son*Shine

Fonts are BlackJack and SundingsJL (lower right corner sun symbol)

Everything from Rock Star by Krista Mettler at Digiscrapz

Template by Jenn V at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Brag Book Challenge - Week 4 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 27, 2007

First Haircut

I've been waiting to scrap these photos forever! I'm not completely thrilled with this one, so I may do another one with these same pictures, but I think it looks fine for the challenge. I've also had that first font (called Wake and Bake) forever as well, with absolutely no idea what to do with it! I think this was the perfect thing, even if I do say so myself.



First Haircut
Journaling: "First Haircut - You didn't get your first haircut until you were over a year old. I wanted you to look like a baby for just a little longer, and I refused to get it cut before your first birthday. I remember what it was like when your uncle used to get his hair cut. Much screaming was involved, and I expected the worst with you. Much to my surprise, you did great! I took you to a salon just for children, and even they were surprised by how well you did. Such a big boy! -November 2005"

Fonts are Wake and Bake and NoodleScript

Everything from A Beautiful Mess by Lisa Whitney at ScrapArtist

Template by Jenn V at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Brag Book Challenge - Week 4 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 25, 2007

Dear Canada

Dear Canada
Journaling: "Dear Canada, I had a most excellent trip, even if it did rain the whole time. Visiting with my friends was great, and Niagra Falls was amazing. I look forward to visiting you again someday to make even more memories!"

Font is Pea Beth from Fonts for Peas

Everything from the July 2006 RAK Scraps Mega Kit, specifically

Everything except maple leaf paper by Jane A

Maple leaf paper by Ginger Thibodeau

Template by Jenn V at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Brag Book Challenge - Week 2 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 25, 2007

She Loved Flowers

She Loved Flowers

Fonts are Wellsley and Flower Garden

Everything from Antique Chic by Willowfaery Designs

Template by Jenn V at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Brag Book Challenge - Week 2 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 25, 2007

Walt Disney World 2005

Yes, I know this is the third time I have used the "ears" photo of Luke. I just love it so much!!



Walt Disney World 2005

Font is Walter

Everything from Dream Trip by Seebee's Freebies

Template by Wendyzine at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Scrapbook Graphics Brag Book Challenge - Week 1

Completed January 25, 2007

Spanish Moss

Be looking for at least 5 more 4x6 layouts from me in the next several days. The original challenge said that if you did one layout from each week's set of three, you would then get the next week's set. They added something, and I only just found out today: do all 12 (four sets of 3), and you get an extra set of templates, plus an extra bonus. Plus I have another 12x12 template challenge due by the end of the month, IIRC. I'd better get scrapping!



Spanish Moss
Journaling: "Spanish Moss - Brunswick, GA - Nov 2006"

Font is Bridgnorth

Everything except floral doodle from Portobello by Carrie Stephens

Floral Doodle by Fernlili

Template by Wendyzine at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Scrapbook Graphics Brag Book Challenge - Week 1

Completed January 24, 2007

Thanksgiving 2006

Thanksgiving 2006

Font is A Yummy Apology

Everything from Holiday Punch by Meredith Fenwick, a newsletter freebie

Template by Wendyzine at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Scrapbook Graphics Brag Book Challenge - Week 3

Completed January 24, 2007

Brothers

My husband (right, both pictures) with his older brother.



Brothers

Font is Harrington

Everything from Warm Spiced Mocha Sampler, by Eva Kipler at Scrapbook-Bytes

Template by Wendyzine at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Scrapbook Graphics Brag Book Challenge - Week 3

Completed January 24, 2007

Birthday Balloons

Birthday Balloons
Journaling: "Birthday Balloons - I think this was your absolute favorite part of your birthday this year. You had been very sick, so you didn't enjoy the food or even the gifts all that much. But the balloons never failed to bring a smile to your face. Oct 2006"

Fonts are Spacearella and Ziggy Zoe

Everything from Rainbow by Misty Cato

Template by Melinda Staley, a Night Owl Crop freebie at RAK Scraps

Created for the Night Owl Crop Challenge 01/21/2007 at RAK Scraps

Completed January 23, 2007

Outdoor Antics

I was busy today! Did three entire layouts from start to finish, all in about 5 hours. That's really good for me. Hope you enjoy!



Outdoor Antics

Font is PayzantPen

Everything from Envy by Lori Wiley at Scraptastics

Template by Wendyzine at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Scrapbook Graphics Brag Book Challenge - Week 3

Completed January 20, 2007

Dream Big

Dream Big

Everything from Live Your Dreams by Jan Hosford at Digital Freebies

Sketch by Tracy Blankenship at Digital Freebies

Created for the January 2007 Part 2 Double Trouble Sketch Challenge at Digital Freebies

Completed January 20, 2007

Roxy

Yes, my brother now has a dog.



Roxy

Font is AnAkronism

Everything from Diesel Mini Kit, a freebie by Laura White

Template by Faith True

Completed Jan 20, 2007

Luke Gaston Age 002

Sometimes simple is most effective.



Luke Gaston Age 002

Font is Heather

Chrome Alpha by Jennifer M. Trippetti from Scrapbook-Bytes

Completed January 16, 2006

Christmas Train

Busy tonight! This is the second one I've cracked out in the past 4 hours.



Christmas Train

Font is Galathea

All papers from Dec 2006 RAK Scraps Mega Kit, specifically

Plaid paper by Jan Bolton

Red paper by Stacie Harp

Green paper by Audra Little

Glitter Star by Robin Cabana, and RAK Scraps participation gift

Stitching from On The Border Curves 4 by Lisa Carter at Digital Scrapbook Place

Template by Jenn V at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Brag Book Challenge - Week 2 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 14, 2007

My Men

My Men

Font is Ziggy Zoe

Papers and Alpha both Misty Cato blog freebies

Stitching by Mindy Wade

Template by Ginger Thibodeau of R U Square

Completed January 14, 2007

I am officially impressed

I've been hearing so many people talk about PhotoBlast Actions (no affiliation), that when they went on sale (through the end of the day today at DigiScrapShak; no affiliation, just a happy customer), I decided I had to try them out. And I am officially impressed. I now see what everyone is talking about! Here are three versions of the same photo.

Before (straight out of camera):


After the Warm Up action:


Then applying the ContraPop to the warmed photo:


Isn't that amazing? What had been a cool and semi-lifeless photo is now dazzling! I am so very impressed. And these are just the stand-alone basic actions, not the fancy "WOW" (their term) or Pro versions. I know people can do great things with those, and maybe when I get the hang of these, I'll try those, but presently those are too much money. But the ones I bought, to fix my three biggest photo problems (Over-Exposed Fix, Under-Exposed Fix, and Warm-Up), plus one to help pop the colors (ContraPop), will do just fine for me. Perhaps when I decide that I am doing more with monochrome photos, I'll invest in the "Black and White" set (which does sepia, midnight blue, and all sorts of other colors), but for now, these are just fine. I just wanted to share that I have tried a few of them, and I really do like them. Guess PhotoShop Elements will be getting used for more than just red-eye removal from now on! LOL

Carved in Stone

Some beautiful stone sculptures from Zimbabwe, found in the lower levels of the concourses at the Atlanta Airport. Most of the photos didn't turn out (not enough light, and me not holding the camera still enough), but a couple did. Expect to see one or two more of these in the future (sometime).



Carved in Stone

Journaling: "Generation Pyramid, by Gedion Nyanhongo of Nyanga, Zimbabwe"

Font is Pea Tracy from Fonts for Peas

Everything except beads from Tribal Inspirations by Carole Neale at Digi Scrap Shak

Beads by Krista Mettler, a Skye Scrapz blog freebie

Launch Pad Template by Bree Clarkson, a Scrapbook Graphics challenge freebie

Created for the Launch Pads Sketch Challenge #1 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 10, 2007

2006 Review

I really liked this sketch, so I decided to participate in this challenge this month.



2006 Review

Journaling: "2006: What a wild year! So much fun, so much new, so much unexpected. Luke slept at his grandparents' house without his parents. Jacob got his Ph.D. Luke discovered the playground. Steve and Erin turned 30, Luke turned 2. Erin rejoined the workforce, which meant Luke started daycare. Granny passed away. Mike got engaged. Erin visited Canada for the first time. Luke was diagnosed with a hearing problem. Joy, sadness, surprises, and fun, but most of all, full of family and love."

Font is Radaem

Everything from Life Is Good by Eva Kipler at Digital Freebies

Metal Clip Alpha by Misty Cato, a blog freebie

Sketch Template by Tracy Blankenship at Digital Freebies

Created for the January 2007 Part 1 Double Trouble Sketch Challenge at Digital Freebies

Completed January 8, 2007

A Child's Delight

No one faint! Yes, I am actually scrapping again. I hope to do at least one layout every two weeks, if not one a week, but we'll have to see how things go. Here is the first layout of 2007:



A Child's Delight

Everything from Bundles From Santa by Jeanelle Paige at Sweet Digi Creations

Template by Wendyzine at Scrapbook Graphics

Created for the Brag Book Challenge - Week 1 at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed January 7, 2007

Happy 2007: The Big Reveal

Remember me assuring you that I was scrapping a few weeks ago, but I couldn't tell you what? Well, here it is: I made a CD Case Calendar for my family using pictures of Luke. So far, everyone has absolutely loved them! I even used them as my own self-made quick pages and popped in some photos of M for Shalini, then some of my BIL and soon-to-be SIL as personal gifts for them. A very big hit, I must say.

Now, don't go being all impressed. Each of these is either a quick page with the month added, or it was made using a template. Credits noted below each page (except the cover sheet). Enjoy!





Calendar - January

Everything except alpha from Simply Snowflake Mini Kit by Meredith Fenwick

Silver Jeweled Alpha from RAK Scraps (no TOU with file)

Layout Template by Shelle Pukas

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - February

Intensity Quick Page by Lauren Grier

Alpha (recolored) from Optomism by Eva Kipler at Digital Freebies

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - March

Quick Page by Lie Fhung from Kaleidoscope of Hope at Guardian Peas

Alpha by Monica McLain also from Kaleidoscope of Hope at Guardian Peas

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - April

Font is Smorgasbord NF

Everything from Carefree Add-On by SaraAmarie, an RAK Scraps Newsletter Freebie

Floral Template by Kim Smith Designs, an RAKabration Template Chat Freebie from RAK Scraps

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - May

Font (the word May) is Springtime Flourish

Sunshine Frame It (altered) by Lynnie Smith at YouniquePhotos.com

Silver Bead Line from Lavender Fields by Melany Violette at Simply Clean Digiscraps

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - June

Font is Academy

Everything from Cheer by Misty Cato

Quick Fix Template by Alma Townsend, a blog freebie

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - July

Font is Starlight Sans JL

Background paper from Stars and Stripes Freebie by Roberta D’Achille

Patriotic frame freeibe also by Roberta D’Achille

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - August

Everything from Lush by Tracy Collins at Digital Freebies

Template by Michelle Swadling from Gotta Pixel

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - September

Father's Day Quick Page by Lynnie Smith at YouniquePhotos.com

Silver Gel Alpha from Free Digital Scrapbooking

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - October

Font is Matador

Everything from the RAK September 2006 Mega Kit, specifically:

Background paper by Shelly Chua

Frame papers by Gwenevere Dupus

Black ric-rac by Kim Jensen

Trick or Treat tag by VeroNica Peralta

Based on a Daily Freebie Sketch Template by Lori Amel at Digitals

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - November

Font is MA Sexy

Vintage Quick Page by Lynnie Smith at YouniquePhotos.com

Corner decoration by Linda Monthei from the October 2006 Group Kit at Gotta Pixel

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap



Calendar - December

Font is Freebooter Script

Christmas in July Mini Album Quick Page by Jamie Rousselle at Digital Scrapbook Place

Ornament and eyelet from Old Fashioned Chrismtas by Kelly Meaux and Jamie Rousselle at Digital Scrapbook Place

Casual CD Calendar Template by Stacey Truman at 1HourScrap