Are you ready for some football?

I will be sitting in front of a television on Super Bowl Sunday. Even though I think the New England Patriots will win I will be cheering for the New York Giants (just because they are the underdogs!) Take the poll and let me know who you think is going to win!!!

Layout: The Smallish Things

I call this layout, "The Smallish Things". The photo is of my daughter and great grandson. It's one of my favorite pictures and I thought the Winnie the Pooh quote fit perfectly.

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite for January 2008 Digital Scrapbooking Color Challenge. Background: beige background from Cat Mini Kit by Ali Kat Creations; patterned paper is Crystal from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall
Elements: brad & staple from Delicate Blossoms Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; ribbon/bow/tag (color altered) from Aidan Again Bonus Kit by retrodiva designs; tag from His or Hers Kit by pammyj; flowers from DSO January 2008 Color Challenge by Andrea Dickinson; heart (color altered) from Chipboard Blues Kit by Jen Radcliffe; frame from Explorer Kit by Marie Stones; staple from Silk Shirts & Paisley Ties Kit by Melany Violette; stitching from Summer Spice Kit by ksharonk designs; bead circle from Forest Primeval Kit by Mary Ridgeway; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: Eras Demi ITC

Freebie: Crystal

Here is a background I made and I call it Crystal. Go here to get the freebie. If you download this freebie please leave a comment and if you use it in a layout please credit Crystal from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. I would love to see how you use it so e-mail me at tlh681@aol.com

Layout: Being Silly

This is a layout of one of my granddaughters....she was being quite silly while she "posed" for me. She probably didn't think I'd actually use these photos in a scrapbook page!

Credits:
Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite for January 2008 Color Line Designs Color Challenge. Background: from Ad Freebie 92307 by Lynn Grieveson. Elements: frame from Frame Set designed by lottchen; button from Belly Button Circle Journal Kit by Jenna Robertson; circle dots (color altered) from Dots & Daisies Kit by heather ann designs; blue clip from For The Boys by Chari Class; brad from Friendly Flowers Kit by Shmooangel; stitching (color altered) from Pixie Stitches by Wendy Page; x stitching from Manu70; staple from Spring Breeze Kit at Shabbyprincess; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: Juice ITC

Layout: Cute Cloey

Here is a layout I made using Brittney's new kit called Innocent Love. It is available exclusively at Digital Arts Cafe! Go check it out!

This cutie is one of my many cousins!

Layout: Braxton

This is a layout of one of my great grandchildren. Of course I'm biased but I think he is just adorable!

I am a member of Mary Ridgeway's creative team and I made this layout using her kit called Starry Night Dreams - Enchanted. You can find that kit and other great kits by Mary Ridgeway at Deco-Pages.

Layout: Tonya

I made this layout for the November 2007 Scraplift Challenge at Digi By Design

Credits: Background: Tonya from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. Elements: stacked papers from Adorable Animals Part One Friday Freebie by Creations by Karen, Arabian Nights Kit by Christina Dudley and Giving Thanks Kit by Jen Adams Donnelly; stitching & swirl (color altered) by Wendy Page; corner ribbon & paper clip (color altered) from Diva Kit by Amanda Behrmann; brad from Brady Kit by Pamela McNicol; staple from Family Ties Kit by Carrie Stephens; eyelet from Blue Bonnet Kit by Christina Dudley; button from Belly Button Circle Journal Kit by Jenna Robertson; red button from Boy Basics Kit by Nikki McGilberry; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs at Deco-Pages. Font: Viner Hand ITC. Scraplift of ‘Rockstar’ by tragedyanne

Freebie: Tonya

Here is a background I made and I call it Tonya. Go here to get the freebie. If you use this one in a layout please credit Tonya from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. I would love to see how you use it so e-mail me at tlh681@aol.com

Layout: Childhood Is A Magic Castle

I think every mother can relate to this layout. I call it Childhood Is A Magic Castle. It shows various photos of my daughter as she was growing up. They grow up so fast!

I am a member of Paris Designs creative team and I made this layout using her kit called Sun Kissed. You can find that kit and other great kits by Paris Designs at Deco-Pages.

Layout: Someday

I made this layout for a contest about a year ago and considering the temperatures here are in the single digits with a windchill below zero I thought it might be appropriate to post!

Journaling: Someday I am going to live somewhere that it doesn’t snow. Winter Storm Warning In Effect. I don’t like winter. Winter is dark, gloomy and mostly shades of gray. Recently we were hit with a winter storm that lasted several days and dumped over 3 feet of snow on us. These pictures were taken the first day of the storm. The snow got so deep that our miniature schnauzer couldn’t walk through it. We had to shovel a path in the yard so he could find a place to go to the bathroom. I don’t like winter. I don’t like cold weather. I don’t like shoveling and I really want to live somewhere that it doesn’t snow. I want to dig out my sunglasses and head to the beach. I want to smell the salt in the air and hear the soothing rhythm of the waves. I want to feel the sun on my face and I want to feel sand between my toes.

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Platinum 2002. Background: snowflake background from Winter Seasonal Sampler from Shabbyprincess. Title: Icy alphabet by Lauren Bavin. Graphics: from program (sun & buttons). Elements: leather tag, ribbon & sunglasses (colors altered) from Denim & Sunshine Kit by Elizabeth Weaver; staple (color altered) from Spring Breeze Kit by Shabbyprincess; stitching (color altered) from Baby Its Cold Outside Kit by Tracy Collins; photo corners (color altered) from Baby Blues Kit by Valeri Brumfield; snowflake from Bauers Hat Kit by Tania J. Paterick-Sterud. Font: Arial Narrow (gray) & Pythagoras (white)

Layout: Anthony - July 2005

I made this layout from a kit called John by Brittney Ferguson Designs. It is part of her "Star Collection" which is for sale now at Moo Two Designs! You should go check it out!

Layout: Love Is Just A Word

This cute couple is Ethan & Amanda. Amanda is my daughter's roommate at college and Ethan is Amanda's boyfriend. I made this layout for the January 2008 Element Challenge at Digital Scrapbooking.

Credits:

Background: Amanda from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. Elements: staples from Electric Urban Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; purple ribbon from Chautauqua Kit by Kate Hill; buttons from Frozen Slush Kit by Miss Mint; eyelet by Moon Catcher; long twisty ribbon, twisty ribbon & swirl by Wendy Page; circle stitch frame by Kris Myers; journal box (color altered) from Color My World Kit by Rhonna Farrer; purple heart button from Hummie’s January Color Challenge Kit by Kim’s Scrappin’; frame (color altered) from Emma Kit by Amy W. Designs; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: Boopee

Freebie: Amanda

Here is a background I made and I call it Amanda. Go here to get the freebie. If you use this one in a layout please credit Amanda from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. I would love to see how you use it so e-mail me at tlh681@aol.com

Dance, cheer and football....

Taylor (a niece) had a dance & cheer competition Saturday and I went to take pictures. The dance team ended up taking 3rd place! And, her cheerleading squad took 2nd! I got some pretty good photos so I'm sure I'll be scrapping some of them soon.

The rest of the weekend I spent pretty much just watching football. Green Bay beat Seattle, New England beat Jacksonville....which was what I had predicted. The two upset games were San Diego over Indianapolis and the Giants over Dallas. They were good games. Now, next Sunday (January 20th) are the Conference Championship games. San Diego at New England and the Giants at Green Bay. The winners advance to the Super Bowl!

Layout: Kisses

I made this layout using the Chocolate Kisses Mini Kit by Brittney Ferguson which is now available at Craftyscraps for only $1!!

And, if you go to her blog you can grab a freebie bragbook page made with this kit!

Layout: Pretty Green Eyes

Here is a layout I made for Take Silke's Dare at Plain Digital Wrapper. This is yet another niece. One of the benefits of having a large family is having so many subjects to photograph!

Credits:

Backgrounds: green leather (color altered) from Brady Kit by Pamela McNicol; Hannah from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. Elements: Frame (color altered) from Brittney Ferguson Designs; dark green brad from Adorable Animals Part 1 Kit by Creations by Karen; light green brad & stitching from Wild Child Paisley Kit by Melany Violette; string from Autumn Mosaic Kit by Mary Ridgeway; button from Poppy Kit by Tracy Collins; cardstock round & flower from Tropical Dreams Kit by Melany Violette; tag from Spa Holiday Kit by Correen Silke; ribbon & bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: Segoe Script

Freebie: Hannah

Here is a background I made and I call it Hannah. Go here to get the freebie. If you use this one in a layout please credit Hannah from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. I would love to see how you use it so e-mail me at tlh681@aol.com

Layouts: All You Need To Be Is You & Kimberly

Brittney has been busy this month...she has her first exclusive kit at Digital Arts Cafe! It is called Delicate Blossom and right now it is 30% off! I made two layouts using this great kit. The adorable little girl in the first layout is one of my great granddaughters. The beautiful young lady in the second layout is my niece.

Layout: Bailee

I made this layout using Brittney Ferguson's Electric Urban Kit. You can find this kit in the store at Moo Two Designs and Craftyscraps!

Freebie

Get this freebie here. If you use this one in a layout please credit Christine from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. I would love to see how you use it so e-mail me at tlh681@aol.com

Layout: Girl Talk

Here is a layout I call Girl Talk. It is my daughter and a little friend. The journaling reads: You were born a month apart and for the first few years of your life the two of you were together almost every day. The two of you would giggle, squeal, grunt, gurgle, blow spit bubbles, groan, and babble. It was as if you had your own special language!

Football

Yep...I love watching NFL football. This weekend I watched all 4 wild-card playoff games. They were good games....I was happy that the San Diego Chargers won. They are one of my favorite teams. Next weekends Divisional Play-off games should be interesting. Seattle vs. Green Bay (I am cheering for Green Bay), Jacksonville vs. New England (New England should win this one easily), San Diego vs Indianapolis (this is going to be a tough one for me...I like both teams) and the NY Giants vs Dallas (although I think Dallas will win I'll be cheering for the Giants). So, if I'm "missing" next weekend everyone will know why!

I'll try to upload a freebie later today.....be sure to check back!

Layouts: My Best Friend & Believe

I made these layouts with Brittney Ferguson's 'A Touch of Turquoise' Kit. It is a freebie on her blog...be sure to head over there and check it out!

This first layout is called, My Best Friend. This is my niece and her boyfriend...don't they look cute together!






This layout is my niece Nicole and I call it, Believe. Isn't she beautiful!

Brittney is designer of the month at My Digital Addiction

Brittney Ferguson is January's Designer of the Month at My Digital Addiction. To celebrate she has made a kit called, 'A Touch of Turquoise' and it is available on her blog as a freebie. Be sure to head over to her blog and grab it!