Holiday Card, 2009

This year, I thought I'd try and make my holiday cards.  I printed these out as borderless 4x6 prints and affixed them to the front of blank photo mount cards. 

The inside says, "...and a Happy New Year, too!  No matter how you celebrate, may the peace and beauty of the holiday season be with you throughout the coming year."

Credits:  paper: 'Winter Fairyland' (Martencja Designs); Hanukkah, Solstice and Kwanzaa images: clip art from the internet; sleigh: 'A Christmas Wish' (Heaven's Gate Designs by Laurie Ann); holly and snowflake: 'Open Your Eyes' (Angie Briggs); Imprint MT Shadow, Scriptina, Santa's Sleigh, Palace Script MT, Christmas Card and Walkway Rounded fonts; Adobe PSCS3.

November Scrap n' Art Challenge: Thank Someone!

Made this page for a challenge over at Scrap n' Art.
 

Journaling says:  In November 2008, I began one of the most challenging journeys of my life - I became a student of Aikido at Itten Dojo. In a year’s time I have lost 20 lbs., lowered my resting heart rate and blood pressure, dropped five clothing sizes,  increased my muscle mass and strength and passed my first belt test.

More important, however, is the fun I have had (and continue to have!) & the friends I have made there.

Thank you, Sensei, for accepting me as a student and for offering the best Aikido curriculum around. And thank you to all my dojo mates who have taught and trained with me, pushed and encouraged me, supported and challenged me, laughed and nursed injuries with me and made training fun and satisfying. You are the best!

 

Credits:  Frankie Loves Hollie (Creashens); Jackie Eckles Highlight Brushes; MA Brownie Too font; Adobe PSCS3.

Trick or Treat, 2009

Finally finished a wedding album for friends and so I am finally scrapping my own photos, again! Here are the kiddos this past Halloween...

Credits: 'Scare Dee Doo': paper; 'Don't Be Afraid': alpha/word art, tag and green paint; 'Scary Boo': witch and vampire; MA Brownie Too font; Adobe PSCS3.

Digi Dare #154

Made this page for another dare over at Digi Dares...thanks for looking!

Journaling says: You are all so special to me -- I admire my husband for working so hard to provide for us, being my best friend and a great dad; my children for their boundless energy, creativity, intelligence, sweetness and for their joyful senses of humor; and my brother for being rock solid, a great friend and constant partner in crime! I love you all more than I could say!

Credits: Angi Briggs 'Just BU': papers; Pristina font; Adobe PSCS3.

Digi-Dare #153

Created this page for a challenge over at The Digi Dares.

Journaling says: I was certain our first child was going to be a boy. I had all boy names picked out and was quite surprised when the ultrasound showed I was carrying a girl. But I hope you know that I am ever so glad that my first child was you, our sweet baby girl.

Photo taken 10/2004, Journaling 10/2009

Credits: Everything from Natali Designs 'Little Miracles,' except the white paper flower ('Have a Good Time' by Dydyge) and the pearl ('Primavera', a CatScrap collaborative kit); Angelina font; Adobe PSCS3.

Puddle Jumpers

Made this page for a template challenge over at Scrap n' Art.

Journaling says: You both love splashing in puddles -- even wihen they are only one inch deep and located in the middle of the street! I had to keep constant vigil while you both enjoyed the remnants of an August rain. August 20th, 2009

Credits: Designs by Lili 'Spring Showers': papers and elements EXCEPT Valerie Randall 'Batik': staple, Julie Bullock 'Apha Beads' and Bannerwoman 'Simple Strings'; Nicole Polhamus page template; Pea Weenie font; Adobe PSCS3.

Petting Zoo

If you live close to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, it's worth a visit. DH is working on our taxes, so I need to keep the kids out of the house in order to avoid all the cursing and screaming! {LOL} I took the kids to Lake Tobias on Saturday and they had a great time on the safari and walking through the park. The highlight, however, was the petting zoo -- they loved it!

Credits: Thao Cosgrove 'Naturescape', Angie Briggs 'HisNHers' and Brandy Murry 'FTDO': papers (altered and blended) (available at Scrap Girls); Cindy Doerkson Layered Folds and Tears template: template for torn paper; Natali Designs Cross Stitches: stitching; Dilo Designs 'Monia': leaves and wire splatter (available at Digital-Crea); Atomic Cupcake Chipboard Action; Rough Draft, Segoe Script and Poplar Std fonts; Adobe PSCS3.