Reflections

Saying goodbye to people we love is the hardest part about living the life we live. Before we left in July, I tried to snap a picture or two of the last moments with my Na-na on her farm. The first layout features a happy Georgia Kate, hugging Jaroo goodbye. Materials used include a template by Fiddle Dee Dee Designs from Fuss Free: Pennies from Heaven, and Lazy Days kit by Designs by Kat, both from Scrap Orchard.This layout is of my two Margarets. Maggie, giving her great-grandmother and namesake a final hug goodbye. The look on my Na-na's face is what fascinated me about this picture. Emotion, memories, contentment...it's all there. Template is Fuss Free: Portraits by Fiddle Dee Dee and kit is All Natural by Elise's Pieces.

Water...

We do not have cold water right now. That means there is no water feeding our hot water tank so we will soon be without water at all if it doesn't return to our building.

This always causes me to reflect about how much we depend on water, how much we waste water, and how so very many people the world over do not have clean water to drink.

Water is vital to life. Don't take it for granted. I'm only sad that it takes me these periodic water shortages to remind me to be grateful for clean water.

My sister's wedding album...

I couldn't share all of these layouts as I was creating them because I wanted them to be a surprise for my sister, Regina, when we returned to the US for a visit in June. But, now that she has the album, I thought I'd share some of the pages with my blog readers! I hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I enjoyed creating them!








Materials used include kits by Jennifer Labre Designs (ScrapMatters), Elise's Pieces (35-50% of moving sale at The Digichick going on right now as she moves to ScrapMatters), Nikki Epperson (The Digichick) and Fiddle Dee Dee Designs templates (ScrapOrchard)

A whirlwind life!

I am assuming that I have lost all or most of my readers with my lazy blogging! I keep trying to come back to it and post once and then I'm gone again! Well, hopefully, this time I'm back for awhile! I've got a ton of scrapbooking layouts to share, and life in general has been exciting recently! Lots to chat about and catch up on!

As for my blogging friends, I hope to be reading up on your blogs, too! Happy Summer! :D Keep watching this spot...more posts coming soon!

Who Needs Sleep?

Wow! I haven't been around here much, have I? Too much hush hush work for a certain little sister happening! BUT, I've got this FUN layout to share! I used Who Needs Sleep Collab kit by Nikki Epperson and Kat's Creations! An absolutely adorable kit! It made me smile! And the template is one of Nikki's Sweet Starts! Both are available at thedigichick.com!

More fun coming up! So much happening in my life! I'm off on a trip to Hungary! I'm sure I'll have lots of amazing pictures to scrap! Of course, I'm working most of the time, but we'll get out and see as much as we can! My only hesitation? Leaving Scot and the kids behind! Sigh. It's an amazing opportunity to travel, learn some new stuff and see the country of my ancestors. I just wish the family could be with me!

More to come...

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I'm baaaack! Wow...I've neglected you, my poor blog! Christmas and a huge family move have all passed me by...and soon...my BIRTHDAY! :D Been scrapping lots and settling into our new home. More soon...

Keeping kind of Hush Hush!

So, I've got a little something up my sleeve for my sister, so I haven't been sharing any recent layouts! But I can share some pictures from her amazingly gorgeous wedding!!!! Congrats to Regina and John! It was positively lovely!
So, I've got a little something up my sleeve for my sister, so I haven't been sharing any recent layouts! But I can share some pictures from her amazingly gorgeous wedding!!!! Congrats to Regina and John! It was positively lovely! My sister made a beautiful bride! I'm so happy for them!!!!

Wintery Goodness!

'Tis the time of year when all digital designers begin putting out snow kits, winter kits, and CHRISTMAS kits! All 3 of the kit designers I create for have put out new Christmas kits in the last few weeks! Today I get to show you 3 Christmas layouts! YEAH!

First, ladies, RUN and buy this kit! Seriously...it is truly stunning and full of beautiful, versatile elements! It's Jennifer Labre Designs' Joyful, available at ScrapMatters starting today! Isn't that GORGEOUS?????

The sketch is by Fiddle Dee Dee Designs, Fuss Free: Christmas is Here. That's available at The Digichick. Cheryl's templates are amazing! Definitely check them out!This Vintage Christmas is courtesy of Elise's Pieces and Ruby Lane. Another terrific template by Fiddle Dee Dee: Fuss Free, Don't Box Me In 2.
Finally, a very nontraditional Snow Day collab by Elise's Pieces and Nikki Epperson. This template is Sweetness 4 by Nikki.

I LOVE remembering Christmas Past through my scrapbooking! These kits have made the creating FUN!

Now, anyone interested in seeing some wedding pictures from my sister's wedding???? We had an amazing week...busy, but wonderful! I will share soon! :D

Candyland Christmas

CHRISTMAS!!!! I'm so excited because some of the season's new Christmas kits are coming out! Like this one: Candyland Christmas by Nikki Epperson! The colors are bright and fun, and she's got some adorable elements in this kit! Love it! Add this terrific kit to a Fuss Free template by Fiddle Dee Dee Designs and you've got some Christmas magic!
I've been listening to the GLEE Christmas album and feeling generally Christmasy! But that's not unusual for me! :D

Digital Deliciousness!

So much goodness out there in the digital world! It's hard to make your way through all the digital shops and wade through the kits and papers and elements and word art, isn't it? I hope that seeing some of my layouts helps your narrow down your search! :D I seriously create for 4 of the best designers in digiland! I just joined Fiddle Dee Dee Designs creative team, so I'll have some of Cheryl's amazing templates to share with you all soon!

Today I'm bringing you digital delights from The Digichick! First up? Jennifer Labre Designs' kit, Daybreak, coupled with a Sweet Start Vol. 7 template by Nikki Epperson. And that cute little girl is ME! ;)

Next up? Fall in Love Again by Elise's Pieces! The detail on these elements is just amazing! These are pictures of Thomas lovin' on his younger siblings. He still loves babies! Another terrific template by Nikki from her Sweet Starts Vol. 7 set!

Finally, Winterland, a frosty kit by Nikki Epperson, coupled with one of her terrific templates from her brand new Sweet Starts Vol. 10! Love the wintery feel in this chilly kit!

If you're feeling overwhelmed in the digital world, I highly recommend The Digichick! All of their designers do fabulous work! New kits are always 20% off when they debut, lots of challenges, sales, and great gallery feedback. It's a warm, welcoming digital community!