Disney 2007 - Castle

Okay, okay, I can't take the guilt! I whipped this up, just to have something to show from our trip. Scroll down for the sale bargains I've found this week (no affiliation, just a happy customer).

And if you are really desperate for more Disney pictures, you can either read my trip write up at my regular blog (link to Chapter 1), or you can check out my Webshots album (containing 120 of the almost 600 photos we took).



Disney 2007 - Castle
* Fonts are Walter and Wild Ride
* Everything from the Dream Trip Freebie Collection by Chris Beasley at Seebee's Freebies
* Completed April 2, 2007

Standing Tall

Standing Tall
Journaling: "To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while. -Josh Billings"

Font is Echelon

All papers and elements from the November 2006 Collaborative Kit at Scrapdish, specifically

Light green swirl paper, brown background paper, and paper flower by Krista Mettler

Dark blue paper, ribbon strings, and journaling tag by Jen Reed

Green and navy ribbons by Kim Jensen

Metal brad by Rachel Dickson

Paper tear freebie by Roberta D'Achille from Rendered Memories

Scallopped border template by Kristi Reever, from Freeloader Friday mall hunt at The Daily Scrap

Scraplifted from The Bride by Doris Castle at Scrapbook Graphics

Completed Feb 28, 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

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

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

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all the best for the coming year.

Love Always,
Erin, Steve, and Luke



Credits:
* Font is Script MT Bold
* Swirly Frame Stamp, a weekly freebie from Designs by Lauren at Digital Scrapbook Place
* Ribbon by Cheryl Whitesel from June Group Kit Freebie at Gotta Pixel
* Photograph by Mark Warren

First Disney Vacation

One down, covering two challenges (Theme and Quote). Only 10 challenges left to cover. And yes, I realize I have used the Mouse Ears photo already, but I love it so!



First Disney Vacation

Quote: "Find what brings you joy and go there"

Journaling: "Disney 2005 - This was your first trip to Disney World. I was so excited to get to show you my most favorite place on Earth and to buy you your first set of Mouse Ears, with your name on the back, of course. Unfortunately, the trip did not go as well as I would have liked. No one slept very well at the hotel, least of all you. It rained the entire day, so you didn't spend much time in the stroller. Finally, the weather broke, with just two hours before park close. I've never done so much in so little time in my life! But you sure seemed to enjoy it, so that is ultimately the most important thing. I cannot wait for this year's trip!"

Fonts are Walter, Wild Ride, and Arial

Photos by Rita Warren and Erin Gaston

Blue Green Paper at lower left from Puzzled by Roberta D'Achille

Sketch Template by Jen Caputo

Created for both the Theme Challenge and the Quote Challenge at Scrap Mommies for Early August 2006

Completed August 8, 2006

Together in May 2004

Getting together with DH's family is not something that happens often, but we actually managed it for his brother's wedding. Unfortunately, BIL and his wife are no longer together, but these photos are still special to me. (And before it comes up, that is his mom, but that is not his dad.) And you'd better enjoy it, because you won't see me scrapping myself very often! I just happen to like this photo (which even includes Luke, since I was about 4 months pregnant). I am also extremely proud of myself for learning how to do text in a circle. Go me!

Together in May 2004
* Font is Inky Dinky
* Everything from Optimism by Eva Kipler at Digital Freebies
* Scraplifted from "I get to play with papa" by Sherlylynn at The Scrap Habit
* Created for the July 2006 Scraplift Challenge at The Scrap Habit
* Completed July 17, 2006

A Dream Come True

A Dream Come True
Journaling: "A dream come true - For many many years, I watched The Boston Pops do their annual 4th of July concert on television. As a child, I always dreamed that one day, I would spend Independence Day on the Esplanade. When Steve and I set our wedding date for July 4, 1998, I told him then that one day, someday, we would spend our anniversary there. Someday came in 2003, for our 5th wedding anniversary. This trip was also a dream come true for my husand. He was finally able to see the Red Sox play at Fenway Park."

Fonts are Garton and ILS Script

Dark blue circle paper from Red, Bright, and Blue Paper Pack by Christine Nash at Scrap Outside the Box

Everything else from the June 2006 RAK Scraps Mega Kit, specifically:

Background paper by V. Kim Smith

Red Freedom paper by Jane A

Striped star paper by Cindy Wyckoff

Circular paper and metal bar (used for frame) by Mrs.Schmuck

Star ribbon and striped ribbon by Audra Little

Silver star rivet by Kim Jensen

4th of July star charm by Corinne Fragata

Inspiration sketch by Gina Miller

Created for the Scrapbook-Bytes Subscribers Only Sketch Challenge #16

Completed July 8, 2006

First Father's Day

And I don't mean that in the traditional sense. This photo is of DH holding Luke when he was less than an hour old. Literally his very first moments as a father, thus his "first father's day."



First Father's Day

Font is Arial

Paper, Ribbon Circle, and Alpha from A Boy's World by Rebecca Digrazio at Scrapbook-Bytes

"And" stamp by Gaucho Girl

Word art by Cindy Wyckoff

Completed June 19, 2006

Oh, and a quick freebie alert (yes, this is related). Cindy made the word art I used (and slightly recolored) for this layout. If you download it and use it, then go back to her blog and leave a link to the gallery you post it in, you get a free paper pack that is gorgeous! See her blog for details.

And for the record, any plugs I give anyone are just my own "happy customer" comments. I am not on any creative teams, I get no kickbacks or anything. Just trying to share what I like with anyone who might find it useful.

Mind Meld

Mind Meld

Tag says: "Mind Meld"

Font is Fortunaschwein

Everything from Splendor by Rachel Dickson at Scrapdish

Scraplifted from Shiloh by chocolatte

Created for the Bannerwoman Weekly Scraplift Challenge, June 2006 Week 2, at Digital Freebies

Completed June 7, 2006