My Scrappy Blog

Look Who Is Eating Now!

2007-11-16T20:13:00.000-08:00

My little guy having his first bowl of rice cereal! He so loved the stuff!

Snazzy Little Men & Crib Notes Squared by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
font: pea sarahloo

Wild One

2007-11-15T20:01:00.000-08:00

Love this kit!

And of course... you can't mention Amy without mentioning her awesome templates! She has so many great ones in her store... this is just one set!

Here is a layout I did of my crazy daughter using both of these products... She is "playing her guitar with Murray" for those of you familiar with The Wiggles...

She's Funky collab kit by Amy Bleser & Miss Tiina at Scrapbook Bytes
One Shot templates by Amy Bleser at SBB
fonts: ma sexy, toms new roman
journaling: You are one crazy girl! You are always asking me to take your picture while you do cute & funny things... like laying down on the floor to play air guitar!

I'm a boy, Mommy!

2007-11-14T06:36:00.001-08:00

Trust me when I say that this grab bag is awesome!

I used some pieces of it to make this layout... along with a bunch of other things by Sherri! I just loved how Jonah looked shocked about something in this photo, so I decided to have some fun with it.

Products by Sherri Tierney available at Elemental Scraps:
Blue Jean Baby Queen, Fun Wraps- Colors of Fall, Cooking Up Some Love, Declan add-on, Father and Son
font: pea katie shea

Thankful

2007-11-11T22:26:00.001-08:00

This is the fabulous November team kit from Scrappin Freestyle. It has so many great pieces and it is so versatile... the 2 pages I have done with it don't even look like they came from the same kit!

Here is one of some cute older pics of Madison:

Thankful mega kit by Scrappin Freestyle team
Ode to Cardboard vol. 3 by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: pea jenny script, stamp act jumbled

Here is a cute cute picture of Jonah I took last week:

Thankful mega kit by Scrappin Freestyle team
font: pea jenny script
scraplift of "Lil Miss Serious" by BansGran at RAKscraps

Funktabulous!

2007-11-03T14:22:00.000-07:00

I am loving this kit! It's the October megakit at Elemental Scraps... I will probably use it still again!

This was for the Elemental Scraps blog challenge to make a layout without a background. Different, but kinda cool. I like the simplicity of it.

Funktabulous kit by Elemental Scraps designers
font: pea jenny script

Funktabulous kit by Elemental Scraps designers
cardboard frames (Frame Clusters #1) & border (Easter Blues) by Sherri Tierney at ES
font: ma sexy

Jonah at 4 Months

2007-10-30T16:11:00.001-07:00

Just a Boy paper pack & cardstock alpha by Miss HuniBuni at Elemental Scraps
paper bag border (from Hot Hot Hot) & The Right Touch stitches #1 by Sherri Tierney at ES

ready for a party!

2007-10-27T12:44:00.001-07:00

This is a picture I took of Madison & Jonah before the YMCA Halloween party this year.

Spook Night pagekit by Dragons Lair Designs at Scrappin Freestyle
template by Mikki Livanos (ribbons & paperclip came with the template)
fonts: pea jenny script, stamp act jumbled

Boo!!!

2007-10-26T15:30:00.001-07:00

My scary little werewolf!

Spook Night kit by Dragons Lair Designs at Scrappin Freestyle
Ode to Cardboard vol. 3 by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
font: pea melissa

A Pirate Says... ARGH!!!!

2007-10-24T14:08:00.000-07:00

Amy & Traci redid the kit from last year, so I redid my layouts from last year that I had done with it!

Hallowbling kit by Amy Bleser and Traci Reed available at Scrapbook Graphics
font: pea jessi

Easter 2006

2007-10-23T18:44:00.000-07:00

Old pictures, I know...

Spring Medley kit by Dragons Lair Designs at Scrappin Freestyle
template by Alice Koh
font: artistamp

Girl With Attitude

2007-10-23T08:55:00.000-07:00

This is such an awesome collab kit! I love love love it... it's perfect for my sassy little girl!

She's Funky Collab kit by Amy Bleser & Miss Tiina at Scrapbook Bytes
Rock the Template - July pack by Amy Bleser at SBB

Clean N' Cute

2007-10-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

I just love all the little word tags in this kit! They are too cute... I had to use them!

Snazzy Little Men & Crib Notes Squared by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
fonts: sp toby unleashed, halcyon

Soccer Fan

2007-10-19T09:21:00.001-07:00

Splash of Autumn and Everyday Templates: On the Edge by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: bend it, typewriter

journaling: You have been such a great fan on the sidelines for the yellow team this fall. You only missed one game all season, and that is because it was super cold and you don't have a winter coat. You cry if things go wrong and cheer when they go right, even occasionally falling asleep when the action slows down too much. Okay, so maybe I exaggerate your dedication just a little, but you did have fun most of the time watching the big kids play soccer and I'm sure you can't wait until it is your turn!

Halloween Fairy

2007-10-17T12:39:00.000-07:00

Hocus Pocus kit by Scrappin Freestyle team

A Girl & Her Hats

2007-09-28T13:10:00.000-07:00

Tracy's Slow Progression Kit 1 by Tracy King at Scrapbook Elements
sketch by Robin Cabana for RAKscraps sketch challenge
fonts: artistamp, pea jenny script

Innocence

2007-09-22T12:09:00.000-07:00

Sweet Harvest (Sept 07 mega kit) by the ScrappinFreestyle designers
fonts: passions conflict, erin print

My Babies

2007-09-21T21:34:00.001-07:00

This is my first layout for Scrappin Freestyle! Aren't they the cutest?

Sweet Harvest (Sept 07 mega kit) by the ScrappinFreestyle designers
fonts: pea jenny script, pea jessi
journaling: How could I be expected to do anything other than comply when Madison comes up with such an adorable idea as this one? Posing her baby doll and her baby brother together was perfect, & I could see how proud she was!

Exciting News! (for me anyway...)

2007-09-20T14:20:00.000-07:00

I just joined the CT over at ScrappinFreestyle, and I'm really excited about it! It's a newer site with some great designers... I can't wait to get started!

Soccer!

2007-09-14T10:16:00.000-07:00

Summers End kit by Elemental Scraps designers
template by Amy Bleser (blog freebie)
fonts: brushed, pea jenny script

Labor Day

2007-09-13T15:18:00.000-07:00

green paper (Cool Waters) by Sherri Tierney at ES
white cardboard frame (Frame clusters 2: White Cardboard) by Sherri Tierney at ES
teal paper (Contempo Cool) by Traci Reed (newsletter kit)
star flower doodle (Punk Starr Princess) by Traci Reed (newsletter kit)
Chicken Scratch alpha by Amy Bleser at SBB
I've Been Pinned by Amy Bleser at SBB
hand stamped alpha brushes by Michelle Coleman
orange paper (Noted paper pack) by Melissa Bennett at ES (September Grab Bag)
stamped flowers by Leah Nicole at ES (September Grab Bag)
blue ribbon (Carefree Days) by Julie Bullock at ES (September Grab Bag)
staples (Strawberry Parfait) by Christy Haig (ES prize kit)
orange button (Stringy) by Melissa Bennett at The Digi Shoppe (September Grab Bag)

font: pea jenny script
journaling: Madison had been asking to go to the duck pond for awhile, so we decided to make that our Labor Day outing this year. Not too fancy, I know, but fun all the same! We saw a big praying mantis on a tree, got to swing at the playground, and of course... feed the ducks! Jonah spent most of his time sleeping... in his duck romper, of course!

My Girl

2007-09-06T16:16:00.001-07:00

Grammies Apron kit by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
paint stroke by Sherri Tierney (recolored)
sketch by Robin Cabana for RAKscraps sketch challenge
font: susies hand

1st Day!

2007-09-05T13:31:00.000-07:00

My little girl standing by the car at her first day of preschool... I think she was a little nervous here, but she ended up loving it!

A Little Fun, Big Yellow Bus, Flower Frenzy, Just Hanging Around #2, Love Grows, Rough Around the Edges- glitter overlays, The Right Touch- ribbons & bows elementary brights by Sherri Tierney all available at Elemental Scraps
scraplift of "Beautiful Face" by Melanie Colosimo for ES blog challenge
font: kidstuff

5 Things I Love About Autumn

2007-09-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

Autumn Whispers kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
Fill Your Own Alphabet by Sherri Tierney at One of a Kind Scrapz
font: pea jenny script

Birthday Presents

2007-09-03T21:13:00.000-07:00

Zoey's Wardrobe kit by Amy Bleser (SBB newsletter freebie)
Starting Blocks III by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: earwig factory, donnys hand
journaling: On your actual birthday, we let you pick a couple of presents to open. You were thrilled to get a My Little Pony set & a huggable Nala!

Party Day Fun!

2007-09-03T21:09:00.000-07:00

Grammies Apron kit & Starting Blocks III by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
font: euphorigenic

Smile?

2007-08-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

Weeeeeeee One papers & elements by Tracy King at Digi by Design
Starting Blocks III by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: pea jenny script, stamp act jumbled
journaling: I have been working so hard to capture one of your gorgeous smiles on camera! I almost had it here... you gave me a huge grin right after the camera flashed!

Trimming the Tree

2007-08-20T22:38:00.001-07:00

Yes, another Christmas layout in August, lol!

Jingle Bells by Demiurgia Designs at Seaside Scraps
font: passions conflict

Madison Love

2007-08-20T09:52:00.000-07:00

Summer Cottage kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
font: pea jenny script

journaling: I love you so much! I hope you always remember that. You were, and always will be, my first baby. You have grown into such a special little girl. You have a sparkling personality that touches the heart of everyone you meet. Never change!

Christmas Morning 2006

2007-08-19T11:50:00.000-07:00

Jingle Bells by Demiurgia Designs at Seaside Scraps
template by Johanna Berry for Elemental Scraps sketch challenge
fonts: ck cursive, times new roman

At the Fireworks

2007-08-15T10:20:00.000-07:00

This Place I Call Home kit & Circle Date Stamp brushes by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
template by Char Huskins for DSD template challenge
font: stamp act jumbled

Going Home

2007-08-09T16:51:00.000-07:00

Declan kit & add-on by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
Starting Blocks 3 by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: hotel coral essex, pea jenny script

My New Jammies!

2007-08-09T13:39:00.001-07:00

Nannys Love papers & elements by Tracy King at DigiByDesign
fonts: all used up, pea jenny script

journaling: You begged for these pajamas as soon as you saw them. You were with us when we bought them & asked to wear them that night. However, they were for your birthday, so you had to wait. You were so excited to finally get to wear them!

exhausting

2007-08-08T14:59:00.000-07:00

Nannys Love papers and elements by Tracy King at DigiByDesign
template by Laura B Mundy for DxD template challenge
fonts: aenigma scrawl, pea sarahloo

Snooze

2007-08-07T20:47:00.000-07:00

Baby Fun kit by K Designs at Seaside Scraps
sketch by Berrygirl at Elemental Scraps for sketch challenge
fonts: love ya like a sister, pea jenny script
journaling: I just can't resist a sleeping baby! I love how your face will change from looking like you are going to burst into a wail one second to an adorable sleepy smile a second later. You are just too stinking cute!

Fireworks on the 4th

2007-08-06T10:23:00.000-07:00

Jonah was only 5 days old for the fireworks, so he slept peacefully through the whole thing. Madison loved them though!

This Place I Call Home kit, Circle Date Stamp Brushes, and Just Hanging Around #2 by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
scraplift of "The 4th" by gram2three at DigiScrapDivas for scraplift challenge
font: pea jordan

Happy Birth Day Jonah!

2007-08-02T21:57:00.000-07:00

A collection of photos from the day my little guy was born... starting with one taken at home before we left for the hospital!

Baby Fun kit by K Designs at Seaside Scraps
scraplift of "Score!" by Sharon Kay at SSS for scraplift challenge
font: Miss Brooks

1st Day

2007-07-31T19:59:00.000-07:00

Bohemian Blossoms kit by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
scraplift of 3 sisters by m1218p for Elemental Scraps scraplift challenge
fonts: passions conflict, typewriter

I Am 3!

2007-07-31T12:21:00.000-07:00

She's Got Spunk by Sherri Tierney at One of a Kind Scrapz (check out Sherri's Birthday Presents!)
note paper by Amy Bleser
scraplift of 9 months old by Jennifer at DSD for scraplift challenge
font: pt script lightning
journaling: You are so proud to finally be 3! We had a little party at home on your actual birthday, saving the big fun for the weekend!

Presents!

2007-07-30T19:20:00.000-07:00

Bowl of Cherries kit by Charla Buchanan at Seaside Scraps
template by Theres at DSD for sketch challenge
font: pharmacy

Jonah is One Month!

2007-07-30T15:42:00.001-07:00

Precious Boy quickpage by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
font: pea jenny script

Madison's Haircut!

2007-07-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

Sprinklers kit by Sherri Tierney available at Elemental Scraps
sketch template by berrygirl at ES for sketch challenge
fonts: scratch my back, susies hand, pea sarahloo

Cutie Pie

2007-07-11T16:57:00.000-07:00

Bowl of Cherries kit by Charla Buchanan at Seaside Scraps
stitching (The Right Touch Stitches #1) & alpha template (Alpha Fill 5) by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps & One of a Kind Scrapz
scraplift of "Smile" by DawnMcD at DigiScrapDivas for scraplift challenge
font: halcyon

Looking for Bugs!

2007-06-27T06:49:00.001-07:00

Simply Buggy kit by Rebecca Myers at Seaside Scraps
scraplift of "Where the Road Ends" by kitty_gw at DigiScrapDivas for fliplift challenge
fonts: euphorigenic, halcyon
journaling: You were playing in the backyard with Daddy, and I just couldn't resist snapping a picture when I heard you yelling "Daddy, Daddy!" You just had to show him some cool new bug you had found!

Swings!

2007-06-26T20:07:00.001-07:00

Bohemian Blossoms kit by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
template by Amy Bleser (chat freebie)
font: mouthful of beer

Face Paint

2007-06-26T18:47:00.000-07:00

Simply Buggy kit by Rebecca Myers at Seaside Scraps
cardboard tag alpha by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
font: pea sarahloo
journaling: You were so excited to be getting your face painted! You watched a few other kids & could barely wait for it to be your turn. You didn't hesitate to choose a ladybug as your decoration of choice. When I told you to smile for pictures, you got your normal grimace/smile on your face, which just cracks me up! No matter how it looks, you really are happy in these photos to have a ladybug on your face!

Cycling with Audrey

2007-06-24T18:51:00.000-07:00

Sprinklers kit, Big Yellow Bus kit, The Right Touch - stitches #1 by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
scraplift of "self portrait" by Inkspots at DST
font: pea jenny script

Sprinkler Fun!

2007-06-20T14:02:00.000-07:00

On the Playground kit by Heather Roselli
cardboard frame by Sherri Tierney
fonts: vinca stencil, pea jenny script, pea katie shea

Fun in a Box

2007-06-20T13:54:00.000-07:00

Apricot Blossoms kit by Charla Buchanan at Seaside Scraps
Seaside Clicks set 2 by Jeannie Papai at SSS
cardboard alpha and strip by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
glitter strings by Amy Bleser
font: pea jenny script

Madison October 2004

2007-06-19T18:29:00.000-07:00

Apricot Blossom kit by Charla Buchanan at Seaside Scraps
stitch, staples, raffia, paint swish by Sherri Tierney
scraplift of "cousins" by stefans_mama at DSD for scraplift challenge
font: pea jenny script

Why?

2007-06-15T21:07:00.001-07:00

The questions on the photos are: "Why can't I play baseball with the big boys?" "Why does Shammy get to lay on the back of the couch if I can't?" "Why does the sand have to stay in the box?"

Garden Party kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps & One of a Kind Scrapz
Starting Blocks Set II by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: pea katie shea, pea jenny script, century gothic

The Righteous Man

2007-06-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

This one was done for the scripture challenge over at DSD. The scripture is:
The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him. Proverbs 22:6

Caitrin kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps & One of a Kind Scrapz
template by Amy Bleser
font: susie's hand

Carnival Rides with Daddy!

2007-06-13T14:35:00.000-07:00

Daddy's Girl kit & add-on, Starting Blocks II by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook-Bytes
fonts: 3 the hard way rmx, pea xoxo from karen

Because of Madison...

2007-06-12T08:37:00.000-07:00

Little Green Flower kit by Rebecca Myers at Seaside Scraps
scraplift of "My Girls" by GrannyNKy at SSS for scraplift challenge
fonts: artistamp medium, pea jenny script

Hot Fun in the Summertime!

2007-06-08T18:21:00.001-07:00

Sherri Berry kit & white cardboard alpha by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
template by Jeannie Papai for SSS template challenge
font: pea jenny script

So Excited!

2007-06-08T07:20:00.000-07:00

Little Green Flower kit by Rebecca Myers at Seaside Scraps
template by Traci Reed for DSD sketch challenge
fonts: pt script lightning, sp toby unleashed

journaling: I wish I could remember what it was that you were so excited about here! All I can tell from the photos is that you handed me your frisbee, jumped up & down, then took off at top speed running away. Something obviously had you so excited!

Water Fun!

2007-06-05T15:02:00.000-07:00

everything by Sherri Tierney
paper and label from Declan add-on; frame cluster, buttons, and white cardboard alpha from grab bag at Elemental Scraps

Dino Stories

2007-06-02T19:18:00.000-07:00

Dino Baby kit by Rebecca Myers at Seaside Scraps
hand stamped alpha brushes by Michelle Coleman
scraplift of "Long Walk" by jennyrehder at DSD for fliplift challenge
font: pupcat

My June wallpaper

2007-05-31T14:58:00.000-07:00

Daddy's Girl by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
I'm Not Square set 1 by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas
The Right Touch stitches #1 by Sherri Tierney
font: pea sarahloo

The Kid

2007-05-30T19:53:00.000-07:00

Dino Baby kit by Rebecca Myers at Seaside Scraps
Seaside Clicks set 3 by Jeannie Papai at Seaside Scraps
staples by Sherri Tierney
fonts: pea katie shea, pea jenny script
journaling: I always found dinosaurs to be an interesting subject, but I have learned so much by having a little girl who is totally in love with all things dino! Who knew there wasn't any such thing as a brontosaurus anymore?

Ouch!

2007-05-29T20:30:00.001-07:00

Garden Party kit, laced heart, Love Day Doodles by Sherri Tierney
cardboard for title, star (Ode to Cardboard vol. 3), butterfly by Amy Bleser
buttons, template (DSD sketch challenge) by Traci Reed
fonts: pea little ducky, pea katie shea
journaling: You & Daddy were feeding the ducks, and I guess one of them got a little too excited about the next bite and bit you instead! Daddy checked you all out and you were fine. It didn't stop you from feeding them more, but you were careful not to get too close again!

Sweetest Eyes

2007-05-29T20:17:00.001-07:00

Sweet Surrender kit by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas
font: pea jenny script

Single Step

2007-05-26T18:42:00.000-07:00

I can't seem to get enough of this kit (that would be Song in My Heart by Amy Bleser)! I love it! And while I love designing my own pages, I have to love anything that can help me get more pages done! These new templates from Jeannie Papai are awesome!

These pictures were taken when Madison had only been walking on her own for a couple of days. She was so excited about it and wanted to walk everywhere!

Song In My Heart kit by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
Seaside Clicks set 2 template by Jeannie Papai at Seaside Scraps
fonts: century gothic, carpenter

I Love My Family!

2007-05-26T15:09:00.001-07:00

DigiScrapDivas May mega kit pieces by Amy Bleser
Everyday Templates No. 3 by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas
laced heart by Sherri Tierney at DSD, Elemental Scraps, One of a Kind Scrapz
fonts: rub this, pea jessi
journaling: My family means the world to me. I love spending a day together just being silly and having fun! Nothing warms my heart like hearing the sound of my little girl's giggle when Daddy peeks around the tree and surprises her, or watching her stomp around pretending to be a T-Rex. Soon we will have another member in our family to add to the love. I am a little nervous about how that will affect Madison, but ultimately, I know she will love the baby and welcome him to the family with open arms!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

2007-05-26T07:29:00.001-07:00

Caitrin kit and The Right Touch - Stitches No.1 by Sherri Tierney at DigiScrapDivas
scraplift of "Younique" by KsCroppyChick for DSD fliplift challenge
fonts: rub this, pea jenny script
journaling: You were so excited to be going to your first baseball game! I was a little surprised when we got there and you really didn't seem all that thrilled anymore. It turns out you thought you were going to be playing not watching. You were a good sport though, and watched a few innings before you were ready to go back home!

Angel Kisses

2007-05-25T17:14:00.000-07:00

The kit Angel Kisses was made by the awesome designers at A Cherry on Top to help with medical expenses after the site owners lost their sweet little baby girl earlier this month. It is an awesome kit and a wonderful cause... so go pick it up!

Get to Know Seaside Scraps!

2007-05-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

Quack!

2007-05-22T15:49:00.000-07:00

Caitrin kit, Basic Cardboard Alpha & Bunches of Brads by Sherri Tierney at DigiScrapDivas, Elemental Scraps, One of a Kind Scrapz
fonts: pea jenny script, pea katie shea
journaling:
5 things I love about visiting the duck pond:
1. I get to throw bread at the ducks!
2. sometimes there are baby ducks!
3. sometimes I see a turtle!
4. playing hide n seek in all the trees!
5. hanging out with my Daddy!

Playing at the Duck Pond

2007-05-17T20:47:00.001-07:00

papers from Okinami kit by Demiurgia Designs at Seaside Scraps
cardboard frames and border from Ode to Cardboard vol 3: I've Been Framed by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
tape frame by Rachel Kendall
cardboard heart by Kim Johnson
alpha by Debbie Wright
template by Tracey Caudle
font: susies hand

First Toothbrush

2007-05-16T16:34:00.000-07:00

I had made a bragbook of Madison for the year of 2006, and liked how it came out so much that I have started one for 2005. This is why you are going to continue to see several layouts of older photos in a 4x6 format! Here is another one!

Okinami kit by Demiurgia Designs at Seaside Scraps
safety pin by Sherri Tierney
scraplift of "Baby Andrea" by mnm_y2 for DSD scraplift challenge
fonts: dirty ego, dear joe

Sunny

2007-05-14T09:18:00.000-07:00

Lime-ade Paper pack by Stacey Sansom at Seaside Scraps
I'm Not Square: set 4 by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas
Painted cardboard flower by Tracey Caudle (blog freebie)
stitching (from Garden Party kit) & The Right Touch - ribbons and bows by Sherri Tierney at DSD
fonts: century gothic, pea jessi

journaling: Imagine my surprise when I went in to get my baby girl from her nap and find her half undressed! I didn't expect you to be undressing yourself for at least another year!

First Cereal

2007-05-13T21:34:00.000-07:00

Lime-ade paper pack by Stacey Sansom at Seaside Scraps
Ode to Cardboard vol. 2: He Said, She Said by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
I'm Not Square set 2 by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas
hand stamped alpha by Michelle Coleman
fonts: pea melissa, pea jessi

journaling: You had your first cereal today! As unappetizing as it looked to me, you loved it! You enjoyed it so much that you tried to feed yourself... I guess Daddy wasn't shoveling it in fast enough! You cried when it was all gone, but had a look of joy once you were cleaned up!

Best Friends

2007-05-10T19:17:00.000-07:00

Going in Circles kit by Stacey Sansom at Seaside Scraps
Ode to Cardboard vol. 1: Every Which way and vol. 3: I've Been Framed by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
cardboard alpha & paint strokes (recolored) by Sherri Tierney
fonts: pea little ducky, passions conflict, euphorigenic
scraplift of "Brand New Brothers" by marnie4two at DSD for scraplift challenge

In the Doghouse

2007-05-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

Going in Circles kit by Stacey Sansom at Seaside Scraps
Crib Notes - Dog Days template by Sherri Tierney
fonts: brushed, euphorigenic, halcyon

Princess Madison

2007-05-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

Song In My Heart kit by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: movieola, pea jessi

Peek A Boo!

2007-05-09T07:11:00.000-07:00

Orange Blossom minikit by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
fonts: scratch my back, pea jessi

Painting Jonah's Room

2007-05-07T20:06:00.000-07:00

A Touch of Blue kit by Stacey Sansom at Seaside Scraps
top swirl by Amy Bleser (Little Man)
bottom swirls by Monique Neaves (RAKscraps freebie)
heart doodle by Kylie Clark
scraplift of "sleepover" by Rebecca Myers at SSS for scraplift challenge
fonts: brushed, pea jessi, kidzonlytoo

Seesaw

2007-05-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

A Touch of Blue by Stacey Sansom at Seaside Scraps
template by Jeannie Papai for SSS template challenge
fonts: earwig factory, pea little-ducky

journaling: You wanted so badly to ride on the seesaw at the park! For such a big park that has tons of playground equipment, this park only has one seesaw! So you had to wait your turn. It was so worth it in the end, though. You had a blast!

Brave

2007-05-03T13:37:00.000-07:00

It's a Spring Thing kit by Amy Bleser & Kelley McDonald at DigiScrapDivas
Ode to Cardboard vol. 1: Every Which Way and Chicken Scratch Alpha by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
Crib Notes Squared: Set 1 by Sherri Tierney at DSD & Elemental Scraps
font: pea melissa

Easter Eggs 2007

2007-05-03T13:34:00.000-07:00

Chicken Scratch alpha by Amy Bleser at SBB
notepaper and staples from Fun Loving kit by Amy Bleser at DSD
Eggstra Sweet kit by Amy Watson
sketch by Amy Bleser for DSD sketch challenge
font: pea melissa

Kitty in a Cave

2007-05-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

Song in My Heart kit by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
sketch by Traci Reed for DSD sketch challenge
font: pea jane in a hurry

journaling: It was so fun watching this play out! You had unmade your bed while you were playing (big surprise!) and Jubilee found herself a little cave in your comforter. She looked so cute I had to snap a few pictures, but you thought you would go up there and play with her. You were so excited climbing up onto your bed to play with Jubilee in her cave, but by the time you got up there she was gone! You looked at me so sadly! I did feel a little bad that your idea didn't work out, but the whole thing was too cute not to laugh (and document, of course!)

I'm Not Smiling!

2007-04-11T08:23:00.000-07:00

DigiScrapDivas April megakit pieces by Amy Bleser
fonts: havingwrit, dirty ego, jayne print
scraplift of Butterfly by marnie4two at DSD for scraplift challenge

journaling: You were painting in the new book you got for Easter and wanted me to just leave you alone! You didn't want to smile for a picture or even look at me. I finally caught you when you looked up to tell me... I'm not smiling!

Bloom

2007-04-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

It's a Spring Thing kit by Amy Bleser and Kelley McDonald at DigiScrapDivas
scraplift of Halloween-05 by Marnel at The Daily Scrap for scraplift challenge
fonts: times new roman, pea little-ducky

journaling: Precious girl... you are so like a flower that brightens every day! When our lovely daffodils bloomed, you wanted pictures of them, of course with you posing right alongside them! As lovely as the daffodils were, you outshone them with your bright smile!

Easter 2007

2007-04-10T06:16:00.000-07:00

template from Starting Blocks #1 by Amy Bleser at Scrapbook Bytes
Eggstra Sweet kit by Amy Watson at The Daily Scrap
alpha brushes from Candice Wong's In the Garden kit at The Daily Scrap
bunny brush from Adobe Studio Exchange
font: pea little-ducky

journaling: It was too cold to wear your sleeveless Easter dress without a sweater, but it made you no less beautiful! You insisted on wearing your Disney Princess jewelry & pink ponytail holder that you had received in your basket that morning, which only served to make you that much cuter! I couldn't get you to look at me for a photo, but you were having fun, so that is OK!

Egg Hunt

2007-04-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

Garden Party kit and Little Charmers: Spring Gems by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps & One of a Kind Scrapz
fonts: pea little-ducky, pea jane in a hurry, the king and queen font
sketch by Traci Reed for DSD sketch challenge
journaling: Madison was so excited about the playgroup's egg hunt. She was so worried when she got sick a few days before that she wouldn't get to go. But thanks to her breathing treatments and allergy medicines, she was feeling much better in time to go and really enjoy herself! It was so much fun... a great way to enjoy a final gorgeous day before a nasty cold snap!

Huh?

2007-03-30T14:39:00.000-07:00

One of those moments in my time as a parent that just really confused me. I thought the quote was perfect for it.

Azalea Breeze kit by Jessica Gorny available at The Daily Scrap
sketch by Berrygirl for Elemental Scraps sketch challenge
fonts: thoughts, angelina
journaling (circle): You insisted on hugging this coffee can for your nap. As I watched you lying there, I realized that you will always be finding new ways to make me say... huh?
journaling (edges): In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. You just need a lot of love and luck -- and, of course, courage. -Bill Cosby

Just My Luck

2007-03-30T14:33:00.000-07:00

Irish Princess kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps, DigiScrapDivas, One of a Kind Scrapz & DigiScrapShak
Everyday Templates #5: On the Strip by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas & A Cherry on Top
font: carolingia

Swingin' in the Springtime

2007-03-30T05:44:00.000-07:00

Garden Party kit and Fill a Bit - Heart alpha by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
scraplift of "St Patricks Day" by ChristyHC at DSD for scraplift challenge
fonts: susies hand, euphorigenic

First Easter

2007-03-29T16:28:00.000-07:00

Easter Blues kit by Sherri Tierney at DigiScrapDivas, Elemental Scraps, One of a Kind Scrapz, DigiScrapShak
font: the king & queen font
scraplift of "Free Spirit" by scrappinsweetie at DSD for fliplift challenge

Slow Down!

2007-03-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast Madison is growing up! Watching her put her shoes on all by herself just reminded me again that she isn't my baby girl anymore!

Done for the font challenge and ad challenge at DSD.

Mary Mary Quite Contrary March 2007 Free Pea kit by Sande Krieger
font: typewriter old style
journaling: What happened to the baby, that I carried deep inside? She's now become a little girl, so curious and wide eyed. What happened to the tiny one, that relied on me alone? I see you striving everyday, so eager to be grown. Your eyes so blue, that sparkle true, show more wisdom everyday. The little legs that clung to me, are now running away. Slow down my little angel, there's so much more for you to know! Slow down, my sweet sweet baby girl, for you're just a TWO YEAR OLD!
(poem found on 2peas, changed from one year old to two year old)

Almost Spring

2007-03-28T13:02:00.000-07:00

I love this kit! We had so much fun playing outside this day... the greens were perfect even if it isn't a St. Patrick's Day layout! This one was done for the sketch challenge and the element challenge at DSD.

Irish Princess kit by Sherri Tierney at DigiScrapDivas, Elemental Scraps, One of a Kind Scrapz, DigiScrapShak
Glitter Shamrocks by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps
sketch by Traci Reed for DSD sketch challenge
fonts: witchcraft, pea jessi
journaling: It was such a beautiful, end of winter day, so of course we had to spend it outside! Madison wanted to ride her bike, so we got her all suited up in her Dora helmet and pads (she loves these things!) and then she proceeded to spend all of 2 minutes on the bike. No way was she taking her cool pads and helmet off though! She "climbed" a tree (with Mommy's help), played hide and seek in the trees, and had a blast digging in the little bit of snow that remained in the shaded part of the yard. What a fun day!

Winter or Spring?

2007-03-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

This photo is from today... Madison has had so much fun the last few days playing in the 60+ degree temps while there is still a little snow on the ground to dig around in!

Azalea Breeze kit by Jessica Gorny available at The Daily Scrap
fonts: artistamp, marydale
This one was done for the ad challenge at DigiScrapDivas.

Tackling the Hay Jump

2007-03-10T15:34:00.000-08:00

Casual kit by Melissa Rose at OScraps
denim alpha by MiYon Richardson
sketch by Jeannie Papai for The Daily Scrap template challenge
fonts: adler, automobile

contemplation

2007-03-08T20:50:00.000-08:00

Lighthearted kit by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas
scraplift of "relaxation" by Janisphx at for The Daily Scrap scraplift challenge
fonts: adler, pea sarahloo

Gift from Above

2007-03-08T08:14:00.000-08:00

This layout was for the scripture challenge at DigiScrapDivas. Have I mentioned how much I love their challenges?

Sweeter Than Candy kit by the DigiScrapDivas team
font: passions conflict

Eclectic

2007-03-07T14:02:00.000-08:00

This one was done for the definitions challenge at DigiScrapDivas. I was lost at first as to how I would use this word in a layout, but once I thought a little about Madison and her personality I knew it was actually perfect for her!

Cranberry Chaise kit by RoseMadeDesigns at The Daily Scrap
fonts: marydale, 1942 report, century gothic
scraplift of "4 months old" by JenniferB_designerbunny at Elemental Scraps for ES scraplift challenge

journaling: Even at 2 years old, you have very eclectic tastes. You will go to your closet, put on your prettiest dress, and plop down on the floor to play with your cars & dinosaurs, looking completely like a little princess doing it! I love that you can be a girly girl and a tomboy both without caring how a girl is "supposed" to act!

Kiss the Kitty

2007-03-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

This one was for the Holiday Challenge at The Daily Scrap... Madison and Jubilee are such an interesting friendship! Madison adores here, but has a tendency to almost torture her in that 2 year old loving way of trying to play. But Jubilee always comes back for more!

Irish Princess kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps, DigiScrapDivas, One of a Kind Scrapz & DigiScrapShak
Everyday Templates #5: On the Strip by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas & A Cherry on Top
font: pea melissa

It's My Anniversary!

2007-03-06T13:19:00.000-08:00

I've been married for 8 years today, so I'm going to give out a little love freebie for anyone who visits my blog!

This minikit has 2 papers, 4 ribbons, 5 heart charms, a swirly heart doodle, and a full uppercase alpha with numbers and punctuation! Enjoy!

Download here!

Kimberly

Curiosity

2007-03-04T11:31:00.000-08:00

B3 kit (at A Cherry on Top) & Round n Round black and silver alphas (at ACOT & DigiScrapDivas) by Amy Bleser
chip clip & masking tape from Crazy Crafter (at DSD and Elemental Scraps), cardboard flower from Father and Son kit (at ES) by Sherri Tierney
font: aenigma scrawl

Even Angels Fall

2007-03-03T19:42:00.000-08:00

Cranberry Chaise kit by RoseMadeDesigns at The Daily Scrap
sketch by Berrygirl for Elemental Scraps sketch challenge
fonts: swingset, pea jessi

journaling: You wanted so badly to be a walker! You practiced for months, grabbing hold of anything that would support you and trying to push it around. Even better was when Mommy or Daddy would hold your hands. You had lots of falls and tears, but the night before your first birthday party, you finally just took off. I still think you must have been saving up the real show for everyone at the party!

March Challenges!

2007-03-03T13:20:00.000-08:00

Ad Challenge at TDS:

Scripture Challenge at TDS:

Lyric Challenge at TDS:

Even Angels Fall by Jessica Riddle
You found hope, you found faith.
Found how fast she could take it away.
Found true love, but lost your heart.
Now you don't know who you are.

She made it easy, made it free.
Made you hurt till you couldn't see.
Sometimes it stops, sometimes it flows.
But baby, that is how love goes.

You will fly and you will crawl.
God knows even angels fall.
No such thing as you've lost it all.
God knows even angels fall.

It's a secret, that no one tells.
One day it's heaven one day it's hell.
And it's no fairy tale, take it from me.
That's the way it's supposed to be.

You will fly and you will crawl.
God knows even angels fall.
No such thing as you've lost it all.
God knows even angels fall.

You laugh, you cry, no one knows why,
But oh, the thrill of it all.
You're on the ride,
You might as well, open your eyes.

You will fly and you will crawl.
God knows even angels fall.
No such thing as you've lost it all.
God knows even angels fall.
Even angels fall.
Even angels fall.

And... for my bonuses this month, I put together a little paper pack and separated it into 3 parts. No elements this month... but I have some fun things in mind for next month! :)

Kimberly