Pretty Peony Blog
Here is a screen shot of my July desktop. I am dying to go near a beach or somewhere tropical. Since I don't think that will happen anytime soon, I decided to put together a scene using the kit, On The Shore, by Studio Q to take me there.
[Popsicle-licious] [Lickity Good] These two layouts were created using the new kit, Cool Treats, by Jennifer Z Designs. I love how fun and colorful this kit is and it went perfect with photos I took of my girls licking (and munching) down on mango/guava Popsicle.
[Be Happy] This layout was created for a template challenge at scrapbookgraphics.com. I had won a previous challenge from Studio Q worth $10 to their shop so I purchased a few things and one of them was the On The Shore kit. I truly love the colors, especially the guava-red used in the layout. I... Continue Reading →
[Sweet & Sassy] Kit used: In This Moment by Tree City Studio; Template: Cut It Out (used #3) by Tree City Studio; Font: Jane Austen by dafont.com [Butterfly Princess] Kits used: In This Moment by Tree City Studio and Monkey Pee Monkey Doo, Tree City Studio and Farynar's Wings collab; Template: Template Squared (used #3)... Continue Reading →
[Mask] This layout was created using the Sweet Surprise Carnivale kit by Scrap'it Designs, which was included in a bundle purchase at Digiridooscraps.com. The font is Kaligraf Latin from dafont.com. The photo, 'tis I. This layout is also used for DW's 100 Themes Challenge #86: Mask. The words say: “We are so accustomed to disguise... Continue Reading →
[Kylie under her umbrella] Over the weekend I went with Mom to the Hmong soccer tournament held in Westminster, CO. On Saturday we went somewhat early so it wasn't too hot which was nice. We left just when it was starting to get really hot. On Sunday, we went in the afternoon just to buy... Continue Reading →
Husband picked up a few pieces of moss rocks from Pioneer Sand Co. last week and with the help of his dad, laid them around our front yard. I didn't think it'd make much of a difference but our yard actually looks more comfy. It's amazing what a few rocks can do to the landscape.... Continue Reading →
[Kida: Bee You] I created this layout for a color challenge at Funky Playground Designs. I used elements from a mini grab bag with designs from the Bee Yourself kit by Jen C. Designs and Ambrosia kit by Misty O'Brien. I also used papers and elements from the Friendship Studio 365 Collab Part 2 kit.
[Daisies] All-Star Artist of the Week at Digiridoo! I was extremely happy to learn that I've been chosen as the All-Star Artist of the week at Digiridoo for my "Lady Bug" layout. You can view all the wonderful comments by clicking here. Below is the front page recognition. Click on the image to view larger.
These are the plants in the front yard (some I have already posted photos of). The yard is not lavish or anything. The plants are scattered but I am always so captured by their colors and liveliness. The last photo is of the tropical plant that I had mentioned here in which I had thought... Continue Reading →
From My Corner of the Universe 