Layout: Road Trip

I made this layout using Journey Traveled by Paris Designs. This and other great kits by Paris Designs can be found at Deco-Pages.

I remember this day so well. My daughter was bored because all of her friends had gone to Myrtle Beach for Spring Break so my husband and I decided to surprise her and take a mini road trip!

Journaling: It was Spring Break...and one of those rare times we acted on impulse. We told Ashleigh to pack an overnight bag & hopped in the car. We then drove four hours to Reading so we could shop at the local outlet malls. We checked into a hotel and I relaxed with a book. Rick & Ashleigh went for a swim and enjoyed the hot tub. We picked up some brochures and Ashleigh made a list of the stores she wanted to go to. We shopped most of the day and then headed back home. Needless to say it was quite late when we finally got home and we were tired but we all enjoyed our Spring Break road trip!

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite using Journey Traveled by Paris Designs. Font: PT Yanks Hand

Layout: Taji

This is Taji..my daughter's puppy. I just loved how the background paper matched her collar perfectly! I made this layout using Stormy from the Star Collection by Brittney Ferguson Designs.

Layout: The Berlin Wall

I made this layout using Journey Traveled by Paris Designs. This and other great kits by Paris Designs are available at Deco-Pages.

Journaling: The Berlin Wall is something I learned about in history class. It was erected in 1961. According to East Berlin officials it was a means to stop ’free movement of Western agents’ between East and West Germany, however in actuality it was to keep the citizens of East Germany from leaving. It started as a basic wire fence and eventually was replaced with a concrete wall. Over the years there were numerous attempts by people to escape to West Berlin. In November of 1989 I was able to watch history being made. TV stations broadcasted as the wall came down. My Mother-in-law traveled to Germany to visit friends and took this photo of a section of the wall that remains standing.

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite using Journey Traveled Kit by Paris Designs. Font: Showcard Gothic (title) and PT Opals Hand (journaling). Photo property of Beatrice Humphrey

ADSR Challenge 1 layout: Wednesday's Child

This is the layout I made for this season's first challenge. I've been to the race gallery and there are a lot of great layouts...make sure you go to Ndis to check them out!

Journaling: Almost everyone has heard the poem called Monday‘s Child. It starts like this: “Monday’s child is fair of face; Tuesday‘s child is full of grace....”. You were born on a Wednesday and Wednesday’s child is full of woe. But I think because of your love of horses it should be ‘full of whoa’. You’ve been drawn to horses all of your life. As a toddler you would sit on the rocking horse for hours. When you got older you wanted to take riding lessons and go to horse camp. And now, you are attending college majoring in Equine Sciences. Whoa...doesn’t it make you wonder just a little bit if being a Wednesday’s child has anything to do with it?

Credits:
Backgrounds: Vintage Getaway Kit by Theresa Hernandez. Elements: stitches (color altered) by Brittney Ferguson Designs; heart splatter from Berry Fabulous Kit by Andrea Dickinson; web brush from Web Freebie 111807 by Katie Pertiet; circle stitch (color altered) from Homespun by RoseMade Designs; flowers from Love Is Kit by Melany Violette; buttons from Wallflower Kit by Tracy Collins; tag from Forest Primeval Kit by Mary Ridgeway; ribbon & bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: PT Playhouse (title) and PT Marking Pen (journaling)
Template by Christy Haig

Layout: Shipwreck

This is the layout I made for the 1st challenge of last season's Amazing Race. The layout had to include the word 'amazing'.....either in the journaling or in the title.

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite. Background: Linda from the Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. Elements: rusty brad from Go Camping Kit by Chris Stone (Calico Designs); rope, eyelet and staples from Rustic Kit by Alexandra Brandwein; stitching from Baby Its Cold Kit by Tracy Collins (retrodiva); graphic of ship from Google Image Search. Font: Amienne (journaling) and Trebuchet MS (title)

Freebie: Linda

Here is a background I made and I call it Linda. 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 Linda from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. I would love to see how you use it so e-mail me at tlh681@aol.com

Tagged

Brittney tagged me. So I have to tell you 6 facts about myself:

1. I like liver (especially smothered in onions)!
2. I can't sing.
3. I like to camp.
4. I am not as tall as my drivers license says I am.
5. I like to bake.
6. I have been known to spend hours balancing a checkbook just to find a penny.

Now I just have to figure out who I will tag!

Layout: Hide and Seek

This is one of the layouts I made during the ADSR last year. I am patiently (okay....maybe not patiently) waiting for this year's contest to begin!!!

Journaling: One of my hobbies is genealogy and one of my favorite places to go is a cemetery. Almost any cemetery will do...but I especially like the older ones. Cemeteries are quiet and peaceful. I enjoy walking around reading the names and looking at the beautiful artwork on the stones. And, if I get lucky, sometimes I find a long lost relative or two! I read once that, “Genealogy is like playing hide and seek: They hide...I seek!” and I couldn’t help but chuckle...how true that statement is! I searched for years to find the gravestones of my great great grandparents and words can’t even begin to describe the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction I felt when I finally found them!

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created for ADSR Challenge #10 with Microsoft Digital Image Suite. Background from Butterfly Garden by Julie O. Elements: stitched circle (color altered) and green paint from Clown Feet by Sheana Whittaker; flower from Butterfly Garden by Julie O; design from Design Starts Series by Carrie Stephens; stitching from Bluebay by Designs by Krista; button from Grungy Athlete Kit by Chris Stone at Calico Designs. Fonts: Reservoir Grunge and Rockwell (title) and Boopee (journaling)

Season 3 of The Amazing Digi Scrapping Race!

Natural Designs In Scrapbooking is hosting Season 3 of the Amazing Digi Scrapping Race!!! Season 3 will be kicking off with a chat on February 22nd with the first challenge to be posted on February 24th. My partner is AdronsCatherine. We were partners last year and we had a great time. I can't wait for the race to start!

CONTEST

Brittney is having a blog contest.

Create a layout about your niece or nephew using any of Brittney's designs (kits or freebies). If you don't have a niece or nephew any family member will do. Send the layout to brittneyferguson@gmail.com. The winner (who will be chosen by Brittney with help from her niece and nephew) will receive either the "John" or "Stormy" Kit from her Star Collection. Don't wait...layouts are due by February 28th!!!

Layout: Future Photographer

I made this layout for Designer Digitals Ad Challenge. My great granddaughter decided to try her hand at photography.

Credits: Background: patterned background is Morgan from the Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall; orange & purple backgrounds from Well Dressed Man Kit by Paris Designs. Elements: staple from Electric Urban Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; purple & orange stitching from Pixie Stitches by Wendy Page; star from Astro Kit by Paris Designs; bow from Country Potpourri. Font: Showcard Gothic (title) and Segoe Print (journaling). Template by Lynn Grieveson

Journaling: Morgan wanted to take some pictures...she ended up with a photo of Crystal’s foot, Casey & Tricia’s blurry faces and Ashleigh’s belt....okay, maybe she still needs a little more practice!

Freebie: Morgan

Here is a background I made and I call it Morgan. 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 Morgan 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: With A Kiss

This is my great granddaughter Tessa giving her new baby brother a kiss on the forehead. I made this layout for the Deco-Pages Material Girl Challenge and I call it 'With A Kiss'.

Credits: Background: Rose from the Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. Elements: staple from Electric Urban Kit by Brittney Ferguson; hearts from Sweet Hearts by RoseMade Designs; silver brad from Floriada Collection Sampler by Anita Stergiou; straight stitch from Pixie Stitches by Wendy Page; circle stitch (color altered) from Commotion On The Ocean Add-On by Danielle Engebretson; white tag from Day Trip Kit by ksharonkdesigns; frame from Dogwood Kit by Acorn Designs; white brad from Brady Kit by Pamela McNicol; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs; curled ribbon from Well Dressed Man Kit by Paris Designs. Font: Amienne. Photo property of Crystal Watson. Journaling: Tessa welcomes Braxton into the family with a kiss…

Freebie: Rose

Here is a background I made and I call it Rose. 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 Rose 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: Kionna & Every Moment Holds A Gift

I made both of these layouts with the kit Love Bird by Brittney Ferguson Designs.

This layout is of Kionna (a daughter of a friend). I just love her smile!

This layout is my niece Kate. She is such a cutie!

I call it Every Moment Holds A Gift.

This kit (and other great kits by Brittney) are available at Moo Two Designs and Studio Style Designs. Check them out!

Layout: True Friends

Here is a layout I made for the August 2007 Element Challenge at Digi By Design using my Alyssa background.

Credits:

Background: Alyssa from the Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. Elements: frame from Frame Pack 2 by Kyda Kreates; tag from Day Trip by Sharon Kenealy; bow from Welcome Back Kit by Tracy Collins; pink stitching from Pixie Stitches by Wendy Page at Haunted Pixels; white lace from C’est une Fille Kit by Myria M. Designs; stamp (color altered) from Orbital Kit by Jan Crowley; brad from Boys Kit by Jeannie Papai; word art from True Friends Kit by Rose Made Designs. Font: Boopee. Photo property of Ashleigh Bennett

Freebie: Alyssa

Here is a background I made and I call it Alyssa. 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 Alyssa 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: Eating Watermelon

"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." Luciano Pavarotti

I happened to come across this quote and I immediately thought of these photos of Gabby eating watermelon at the family reunion. She was enjoying the watermelon so much that she was oblivious to the juice running down her chin! I thought they'd be perfect for the Color Line Designs February 2008 Template Challenge.

Credits: Template by Kellie Puddy. Background: light pink background from Electric Urban Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs and pink background from An Inspiring Woman Kit by Eva K. Designs. Elements: corner from Electric Urban Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; stitching from Home Sweet Home Kit by Miss Vivi; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: KaiTi

Scrap Attack Challenge

I am the February Mid-Month Scrap Attack Challenge winner!!!! My layout "Morgan Loves Her Uncle Casey" has been chosen!

Deco-Pages has a Mid Month Scraplift Challenge. One of their designers presents a challenge using a template they created from a scraplifted layout in the gallery. This is so cool! The template should be available in a few days and I can't wait to see the layouts everyone makes!!!!

Layout: Funniest Pumpkin

It was the last weekend the campgrounds was going to be open so they had a Halloween party for all the kids! Christian was voted the 'Funniest Pumpkin'. Don't you just love that expression on his face?

Credits -
Background: black background from Diva Kit by Amanda Behrmann; orange background from Playful Boy by Iris Verschoor. Elements: photo prong from A Touch of Turquoise Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; button, stitching & square stamp (color altered) from Accidentally In Love Kit from britt-ish designs; swirl (color altered) from Angies Funky Summer Kit by Angela Young; grid overlay (color altered) from Vibe Kit by Erica Hernandez; swirl frame (color altered) from Festival by shabby princess; black staple & black brad from Simply Clean Digi Scraps Kit by Melany Violette; black mat from Well Dressed Man Kit by Paris Designs; white bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: PT Marking Pen

Journaling: Everyone has heard of ‘Christmas in July’ but during this camping trip the campgrounds celebrated ‘Halloween in September’. Christian dressed as a pumpkin and won a prize for funniest costume!

We have heat!

The repairman got to the house around 4 am and after looking over the furnace he told us it needed a new ignitor and control module. He had the ignitor but he would have to call around to find the control module and he warned us that it could take a few days to get the part.

We closed off rooms that weren't being used, had the dryer running, turned the oil-filled radiator on high, started the oven (to bake cookies) and we managed to keep the temperature in the house around 58 degrees.

When the repairman called shortly after 8 am to tell us he had found the part and would be at our house in about 45 minutes we were relieved....at least until he had fixed the furnace and handed us the bill. Yea....$450 but at least we are warm.

In the afternoon we took our daughter's dog to the vet to have her booster shots as well as her rabies shot. Shortly after we got home we noticed that her eyes were swollen shut and her mouth was also swollen. Great....the dog is having an allergic reaction to her shots! What next? Her breathing seemed to be okay so we called the vet to ask what we should do....he said to give her Benadryl, watch her breathing and if she got worse to call back. The Benadryl seemed to work...most of the swelling is gone.

Yea....it ranks up there as being one of the more stressful days than I've had in a while.

Baby it's cold

Baby it's cold inside...again. It is -4 outside. The 'real feel' temperature is -10 to -15. The perfect night for the furnace to quit working....again. Needless to say it is getting a little chilly in the house. So, at 2:15 am my husband is calling a furnace repair man. I am headed to the bedroom to find a warmer pair of socks and another sweatshirt. Then I am starting a load of laundry (hopefully the water pipes don't freeze) and heading to the kitchen to find something to bake!

Layout: Morgan Loves Her Uncle Casey

I made this layout of Morgan & Casey for the February Pickle Jar Challenge at Pickleberrypop.

Credits:
Digital layout created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite. Elements: swirl (color altered) by Wendy Page; white heart from 041307 Digital Freebie by Stacy Carlson; blue brad from Blues Kit Freebie by JICreations; red ribbon from Class Act Kit by Candesigns; white tag from Day Trip Kit by ksharonkdesigns; red brad from Celebrate Kit by shabbyprincess; love word art from Sweet Sprinkles by shabbyprincess; x stitching from I Close My Eyes Kit by Beth Nixon; mini eyelet knot from Holiday Charlotte Mini Kit by RoseMade Designs; red stitching from Pixie Stitches by Wendy Page; white bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Photo property of Crystal Watson. Font: QuigleyWiggly

Layout: Sweet Sixteen

This is a photo of my grandmother when she was sixteen. I used Mary Ridgeway's Autumn Expressions Kit available at Deco-Pages.

Layout: Vincent A. Jewell

This is a layout I made of my grandfather using Mary Ridgeway's Autumn Expressions Kit available at Deco-Pages.

Layout: Aquarius

Yep, this is a layout about me. It's called 'Aquarius' and it was created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite using Astro Kit by Paris Designs. Be sure to go to Deco-Pages to check out all her great kits!!!

Layout: Pretty In Pink

This is one of my great granddaughters. I think she has a gorgeous smile! For this 'Pretty In Pink' layout I used Brittney's new kit called Innocent Love. It is available exclusively at Digital Arts Cafe! Go check it out!

Diet

It is official...the last piece of birthday cake is gone so the diet begins. Although I'd really like to lose more I am beginning a realistic goal of losing 20 pounds. I'll keep you posted!

Super Bowl

It was a good game. In the 4th quarter there were at least three lead changes. The New York Giants managed to hold onto the lead to win 17-14 over the New England Patriots!

A special thank you to everyone who voted in my poll!

Layout: Emilie- July 2006

I made this layout for the February 2008 color challenge at Color Line Designs. This is Emilie....she is another niece. I think she has a beautiful smile.

Credits:
Background: from Winter Warmers Kit by Anita Steriou. Elements: brown heart from Chocolate Kisses Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs, pink lace from Innocent Love Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; staple w/ball from November 2007 Color Challenge by Dana Conditts; pink brad from Pretty In Pink Kit by Dawn Ridge; pink staple from Spring Breeze Kit by shabbyprincess; pink stitches from Too Much Love Kit by retro diva; circle dots (color altered) from Dots & Daisies Kit by heatheranndesigns; ribbon, folded ribbon & torn edge from Belly Button Circle Journal Kit by Jenna Robertson; flower grouping & frame from Soft Flower Kit by MeuScraps; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: PT China Beach

Happy Groundhog's Day

Happy Groundhog's Day! It also happens to be my birthday. I've gotten several cards from family & friends. My daughter and son-in-law took us out for breakfast. Do I feel any older? Nah...as I've told many people....my birthday's don't make me feel old...my daughter's do! No special plans for the rest of the day. I'll probably just be lazy and work on layouts!

Layout: Sweet Girl

I took this photo of my niece Kate at my family reunion and I call the layout, Sweet Girl.

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite for Digital Scrapbooking October 2007 Color Challenge. Backgrounds: striped background from Seasonal Sampler Amore Kit from Shabbyprincess; patterned paper is Jessica from Ninety Nine Names Collection by Phreyfall. Elements: flower from Butterfly Garden Kit by Julie O Stoneaccents; ribbon (color altered) from Winter Ribbons by Marie Stones at Free DigitalScrapbooking; stitching from Pixie Stitches by Wendy Page at Haunted Pixels; ribbon from Sadie Jayne Kit by Victoria Stegall at Oscraps; ric rac & swirl border from Festival Kit by shabbyprincess; button (color altered) from Out of This World Kit by Creations by Karen [Karen Lewis]; brad from Josh Kit by Pamela McNicol at princesspamela. Font: Edwardian Script ITC

Freebie: Jessica

Here is a background I made and I call it Jessica. 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 Jessica 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: Hip Hop

Back in January I went to a dance & cheer competition to watch my niece. This layout, which I call Hip Hop, was taken during the dance performance. You can tell by her facial expressions that she loves it!

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite. Background: Sun Kissed by Paris Designs. Elements: prong & corner from Electric Urban by Brittney Ferguson Designs; overlay (color altered) from Overlay Collection Volume 1 by Kris Myers; stamp by Andrea Victoria; corded eyelet from Absolutely Green Kit by JICreations; stitched line from Starry Night Dreams Enchanted by Mary Ridgeway; bow from Country Potpourri by Paris Designs.
Font: Biondi