I created this layout using a photo of my sister and the kit, Turning Leaf Apothecary, by Lorie Davison. I've also updated my logo banner with it. To see how I transformed my sister into a fairy and see some closeups, drop by my art blog here.
Pumkin Bread Cravers + Autumn Fairy Fantasy Layout 3 Ways
Both my girls love pumpkin bread but Kylie goes nuts over them, especially my version. She's been begging me to make pumpkin bread since the summer so last night I finally made a couple loaves. She pretty much ate half of one loaf. Those slices are deceiving. It looks like Kida got a larger slice... Continue Reading →
One Photo Four Ways
Over at my digital scrap/designing blog, I share freebies, tutorials, new kits, collabs, and my Project Life for those who love to capture the moments of life (like myself) and put them into beautiful layouts to document their legacy. Once in awhile my heart will earn yearn to create a fantasy concept just for the... Continue Reading →
Come Thou Fount
A beautifully composed piece by Paul Cardall: I also wanted to share some free papers I created as a Friday Freebie download at my other blog. You can grab them here. Enjoy your weekend!
Holiday Decorations And Earlier In the Weeks
The house was decorated since the first week of December but I just didn't have the time to post any photos. The snow on the Christmas tree was an idea I saw at the mall when husband and I took the girls to see Santa. We bought our tree (it's real) from Costco and when... Continue Reading →
Day 3
Quickpage by paislee press. This morning the girls woke up asking, "When do we get our gifts?" Yesterday, Kida said, "Mom, are you going to do this every year?" "Maybe." I said. "Why didn't you do it last year?" "Because I just thought of it this year but if you don't like it, I won't... Continue Reading →
First Big Snow
Today is the first big snow this year fall. I think this one will stick around for awhile. The previous snows melted way too quick. Both girls's schools were canceled this morning so they sat around watching TV and ate their favorite soups while husband cleared the driveway. He was beyond excited to finally see... Continue Reading →
Digital Layout: Relaxing to Music
[Relaxing to Music] This layout was created using the Le Ciel De Paris kit by Irene Alexeeva. The theme is about relaxing. The font is KomaLatin by dafont.com.
Digital Layout: Art Is In Her Blood
[Sketch: Art Is In Her Blood] I decided to use a couple of photos taken of Kylie while drawing in her sketchbook for a template challenge at digiridooscraps.com. I used the Oopsie Paisley kit by Scrap'it Designs (I've used this kit for a couple of previous layouts) and template by Scrap-a-holic Designs. Font for the... Continue Reading →
Digital Layout: Spotted Moth Orchid w/Poem “Ode to Beauty”
[Spotted Moth Orchid] This was created for a photo blending challenge at scraporchard.com. There are two tools I often use when I blend: erase and brush. For this challenge I used the brush tool but either method would have worked. The background papers consists of two papers with the darker one having a lower opacity... Continue Reading →