January 2011

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Journaling: January in Ohio means we’ve spent a lot of time inside; the snow just kept falling! Hunter is getting really good at putting together puzzles all by herself. At 5 months old, Tucker is all play. He has finally figured out how to climb up and down the stairs and how to jump up on furniture. The girls had fun playing with daddy and even managed to get a ride on his shoulders. We were all laughing so hard as they ran around and played, but I managed to snap a few photos to remember all the fun! And although it is COLD outside, Hunter still loves to wear her dresses (inside) - that silly girl! And Aubrey spends some time playing on her Mobigo game...both girls really enjoy playing Dora on the Mobigo (especially on the drive to/from Kim’s) & I love that they are spending time with a fun learning game.

Credits and a full list of products used can be found here, in the Scrap Girls gallery.

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Home is Where the Heart is

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Directions for one technique I did on this layout:  To get the photos on the end table to look a little more realistic with their placement, I used Edit > Transform > Perspective, to give just a little rotation.  I used the same process to rotate the coffee cup just very so slightly.  I think this adds to a more natural look to the items on the end table.  

Credits:
Monday Morning Collection Biggie
Going Home Collection Biggie
ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Ornamental Beauties 10401
ScrapSimple Digital Layout Album Templates: 12x12 Gallery
ScrapSimple Paper Templates: InstanTexture Biggie
ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501
ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Realistic Shadows - Basic 11301
ScrapSimple Alpha Templates: Embroider Me - Classic
Document It Collection Biggie

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My Little Valentine

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Sharing a couple recent pages

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Resolutions for a New Year

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Journaling reads: To stop worrying about the things I can’t control, to enjoy the many blessings God has given to me and to live in the present moment.

Layout created for the Scrap Girls Newsletter and was featured today.  I really enjoyed designing this bright and cheery layout.  All items used are from the wonderful designers over at Scrap Girls. A list of full credits can be found here.

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My Grandparents

It's been awhile since I've posted here on my blog - I'm sorry.  I want to get better at doing that more often.  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I enjoyed the holiday with family and lots of good food!  Though, I can't believe that Christmas is right around the corner - where has this year gone?!

A layout I created, featuring my grandparents was included in today's Scrap Girls newsletter.

I love this photo of my mom's parents, weren't they a gorgeous looking couple?!  I've listed all of the credits, with links to the specific Scrap Girl products, over in my gallery at Scrap Girls - you can find that here.

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Happy 2nd Birthday

This layout was included in the Scrap Girls newsletter today.  If you are a digital scrapbooking fan and aren't already receiving the Scrap Girls Newsletter, I encourage you to register your email address with them to start receiving this awesome newsletter Monday - Saturday.  To sign up, visit here.

You can view my image in the Scrap Girls gallery.  All of the products I used are linked there.

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{ My Wish for you } | Scrap Girls Creative Team Layout

 

Credits - all items from Scrap Girls

Renew Collection Biggie

ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Artistic Edges

Dynamic Brush Set: Splatter 4901

Mastering Brushes for Photoshop

ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Paper Textures 4901

ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Plastic 6501 Biggie

ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501

ScrapSimple Digital Layout Album Templates: 12x12 Negative Space

ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Corner Rounder 5001 Mini

Assemble Your Own: Alpha Strings Biggie - White

ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Better Half

AMC_Happy Font

AMC_Chatty Font

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My first creative team layout in the Scrap Girls newsletter

For the last few years, my morning routine is to read the Scrap Girls Newsletter, as I enjoy my first cup of coffee.  I love to look at the beautiful layouts that are featured in the newsletter, get tips on how the artists did certain elements in their layouts and read the great muses and tutorials that are featured in the daily newsletter.  If you are looking for some Scrapping inspiration, I encourage you to sign up for the free newsletter.  You can find out more about it here.

I was so excited, as I read through today's newsletter to see one of my layouts featured - my very first as a Creative Design Team member.  I am over the moon with excitement!  You can find today's newsletter, here.

You can find my layout here in the Scrap Girls gallery. I used the below products:
Sun Kissed Collection Biggie
ScrapSimple Alpha Templates: Bent
ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Fantastic Frames
ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Curled Up
Assemble Your Own: Alpha Strings Biggie - White
ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501
AMC_Happy Font

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