Braxton's birthday and challenge #11

Yesterday we went to Braxton's (my great grandson) birthday party. He really enjoyed his birthday cake! And, of course I took lots of pictures! I can't believe he is already 1 year old! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting at the hospital waiting for him to arrive!

Challenge #11 of the ADSR was posted this morning. The challenge is being hosted by KB and Friends and it is called, "Take Wing". We have to make a layout with wings on it. I already have a couple of ideas and I can't wait to get started!!!

I can't believe that the race is almost over. This is the 2nd race I've participated in and they are so much fun! I'm already looking forward to Season 4!!!

Layout: You Are Beautiful

For the Color Line Designs March Add-On Challenge our layouts had to include: a gem, hinge, flower, ribbon, glitter and a staple. I made this layout of my daughter Ashleigh for this challenge and

I call it You Are Beautiful.

Journaling: This is one of my favorite pictures of you. It was one of those rare occasions when you were actually cooperative and posed for me. You are beautiful and I love it when you smile.

Credits: Background: Independence Day Kit by Susan Bartolini; white grunge overlay from Delightful Girl Kit by Melany Violette. Elements: stitching from Victorian Baby Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; medium twisty ribbon by Wendy Page; flower from Home Sweet Home Kit by Miss Vivi; flower from Lil Romance Kit by kimb’sdesigns; button from My Little African Kit by kimb’sdesigns; glitter swirl from Blog Party by Catharina Oelting; splat from Sunshine Sweets for Easter Kit by britt-ish designs; frame from Fancy Free Kit by ksharonk designs; hinge from Welcome Contribution by Mary Ridgeway; staple from Well Dressed Man Kit by Paris Designs; gem from Ever After Kit by Paris Designs; bow from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: QuigleyWiggly

Challenges and a layout

I finally came up with something for the ADSR altered art challenge. In this layout my grandson is demonstrating a trick on his bike called an Endo.

I didn't have to do the ADSR challenge #10 since I was the team member who completed challenge #6 and that gave me time to work on a layout using the kit Ever After. This kit is by Paris Designs and can be found at Deco-Pages. This layout is of my niece Pam and her new husband. I call it This Is The Beginning.

Journaling: Suddenly, quietly, you realize that ~ from this moment forth ~ you will no longer pass through this world alone. Like a new sun, this awareness

rises within you, freeing you from fear, opening your life. This is the beginning of love and the end of all that came before....Unknown

William & Pamela Crane March 8, 2008

ADSR and Layout: Friendship

The website that was supposed to post challenge 9 for the ADSR had some problems so the race hosts came up with a last minute challenge as a substitute. The challenge is to create a layout using the 'altered art' style. I've been watching the gallery and studying the other layouts that have been posted for this challenge and I'm still not sure what I am going to do. So instead of driving myself crazy with it I put that challenge aside and worked on Digital Scrapbooking color challenge. This is Fawn. She and her sister Jenny have been friends with our daughter for almost 30 years!

Credits: Digital scrapbook page created in Microsoft Digital Image Suite for DSO March 2008 Color Challenge. Background: purple background from Purple Breeze by Mandy Mystiques Designs; plaid background from Ever After Kit by Paris Designs. Elements: button from Heavenly Heritage Kit by Brittney Ferguson Designs; frame from October 2007 Ad Challenge by Bunny Cates; blue brad from A Zesty Summer by melanie ann designs; stitching (color altered) from Homespun by Rose Made Designs; staple from Spring Breeze by Shabby Princess; flowers, tag and frame from DSO March 2008 Color Challenge Kit by Kari; word art by Katie Pertiet; bow (color altered) from Country Potpourri Kit by Paris Designs. Font: PT Plain Jane

Happy Easter & Challenge 9

I just wanted to write a quick note to everyone and say Happy Easter!!! We went to my sister-in-law's house and had a great dinner. I also got to take pictures of my niece and nephews hunting for Easter eggs!

It is almost 5 pm and Challenge #9 for the ADSR still hasn't been posted! I didn't realize torture was a part of the race this year!!!