Ginger Scraps Challenge – Journaling Challenge

November is a time to give thanks for the things in life that are near and dear.  The focus of this challenge was to use a sentence starter and then journal about it.  Here is my layout.

I am Blessed because…

Credits:  Thankful Collection, Seatrout Scraps, Craft Tastrophic and Dagi’s Temp-Tations

Font:  Pristina
 

Journaling:  We have two wonderful kids who bring us joy, a sense of pride, and an abundance of love...

 

Available at:  Pieces of this kit are available free (Daily Download for November, 2015—Be Thankful) http://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/

 

Challenge is here - http://forums.gingerscraps.net/showthread.php?31244-November-2015-JB-Studio-s-Journaling-Challenge

Ginger Scraps Challenge – Color Challenge and Free Daily Download

The colors of Fall are so beautiful.  The color challenge at Ginger Scraps focusses on these rich colors….

Time to Eat!

Credits:  Thankful Collection, Seatrout Scraps, Craft Tastrophic and Dagi’s Temp-Tations

Font:  Century Gothic

Journaling:  Cracking up tough nuts is supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everyone would do it (Squirrel Quotes)

Available at:  Pieces of this kit are available free (Daily Download for November, 2015—Be Thankful) http://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/

Ginger Scraps Challenge – Template 2 Challenge – Free Template

Get a great template for free and find a great photo to show off in this fun challenge!  I used a perfect kit for Fall to show off one thing that we do as a family when the weather gets cooler.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P - Pumpkin Patch

Credits:  October ’15 Template Challenge, Dear Friends Designs and Autumn Joy, GingerBread Ladies Collaboration

Font:  DCC Sharp Distressed Black, Myriad Condensed Web and Gadugi

Kit Available at:  http://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Autumn-Joy.html

Here is the FREE template that I worked with

 
















Freebie template and Challenge is here - http://forums.gingerscraps.net/showthread.php?30412-October-2015-Template-Challenge-2

 

Ginger Scraps Challenge – Daily Download Challenge

One more challenge completed so I can earn a free kit over at Ginger Scraps.  I used last month's
daily download to complete this one....

 

 

School Bus Stop

Credits:  Study Buddies, Blue Heart Scraps and Wimpychompers

Font:  Love & Trust

Available at:  http://store.gingerscraps.net/Study-Buddies_collab.html

Challenge is here - http://forums.gingerscraps.net/forumdisplay.php?459-Challenge-Yourself

 

2015 Scrapping Survivor – Challenge

made it to Week 3 in Scrapping Survivor over at GingerScraps, but I enjoyed the challenges and meeting new people.  Here is the layout that I created for the week, but sadly I did not get enough votes to continue in the game.

Treasured Things

 

Journaling ….

My life is full!  I have a great family who provides love, laughs and plenty of opportunities to use my educational psychology degree when they do the unexpected things they do. 

Even though our sweet, faithful dog of 15 years has recently gone to “The Rainbow Bridge”, the memories of him remain precious. 

I enjoy my job as a bus driver because it allows me to connect with kids of all ages and make a positive impact on their lives.  And what’s not to love about having 2 ½ months off for summer vacation! 

Our laptop is the piece of technology I cannot imagine life without.  All of our photos are stored on it along with various software programs which allows me to enjoy my digital scrapbooking hobby. This, along with our internet service, offers a way to communicate with others, read the news, and visit Pinterest to find various craft and recipe ideas that I can share with family and friends.   

I am also fortunate to have a few credit cards and some spending cash to pay for the necessities in life for our family and to get a few goodies here and there like some awesome digital products!       

I am truly blessed!

Credits: 
Kit Used:  Monthly Mix:  Dream Big, GingerScraps designers

Note: I also used Photoshop Element to create the shapes in this layout.
Fonts Used:  Caneletter Sans Thin Personal, Tekton Pro and Comic Sans M;


Available at: 
Ginger Scraps - http://store.gingerscraps.net/Monthly-Mix-Dream-Big.html

2015 Scrapping Survivor – Challenge

 Well, I decided to enter Scrapping Survivor over at Ginger Scraps for the first time.  There are challenges, vote offs, Immunity Challenges and some fun too. 

 

The first challenge was to either dress like a pirate or use some photoshop or phone app. to disguise ourselves as a pirate and then post the results.  We also had to use the words Shiver Me Timbers in the Layout. 

 

Everyone who followed the rules and posted their layouts made it to Week 2 so that was a relief!  I might be begging for votes this week though....

Shiver Me Timbers…Mom?

 

Here is the kit I used....

 

 

Credits:  A Pirate’s Life, Boomer’s Girl Designs

Font Used:  Freebooter Italic

Journaling -

Shiver Me Timbers….Mom?

     When I came downstairs to ask our 13-year-old daughter to take some pictures of me, she did a double take and said, “What in the world are you doing dressed in Daniel’s Halloween costume?” I replied that I needed to look like a pirate for a Digital Survivor Contest. Lauren seemed O.K. with this and just said, “You need to send me copies of all the photos I take O.K.?”  So a deal was struck! 

Lauren took photos of me and I sent her the copies. I just wonder what will happen with those copies....

Available at: 
Ginger Scraps - http://store.gingerscraps.net/A-Pirate-s-Life.html

Creative Team for Miss Mis Designs – Healthy Me Collection

 After a friend coaxed me into it, I signed up for my first 5K which will occur in a couple of months.  I decided to challenge myself at 46+ years of age--and want to set a good example for the kids.  What was I thinking?

 

Here is a page to document my progress.  I used Healthy Me.

Healthy Me is a wonderful kit to kit to focus on healthy habits! Get fit & show your accomplishments with this awesome collection that is all about getting healthy! Take pride in yourself & be healthy for your family, friends and most importantly YOU

 

 

Here are some coordinating pieces...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goals . . . Keep Moving and a 5 K

 

Credits:  "Healthy Me Collection” by Miss Mis Designs; Stitch from kit “Mother’s Love”, Miss Mis Designs

Font Used:  Shruti

 Available at: 

GingerScraps -
Kit - http://store.gingerscraps.net/Healthy-Me.html
Glitter Sheets - http://store.gingerscraps.net/Healthy-Me-Glitter-Sheets.html
Word Pack - http://store.gingerscraps.net/Healthy-Me-Word-Pack.html

 Scraps N Pieces – http://www.scraps-n-pieces.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_164&products_id=8349, http://www.scraps-n-pieces.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_164&products_id=8352, and http://www.scraps-n-pieces.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_164&products_id=8352

Taste Tester and Hostess for Scrap TakeOut, Annemarie, layout - March 2014 Culinary Specialist Collab Sampler,, and free mini kit

I want our kids to have plenty of practice before they actually get behind the wheel of a car for driving.  We gave her some lawn mower lessons (without the blades down of course), for the past few years so she becomes comfortable with steering.  Here is a layout of this momentous event.

Her First Driving Lesson

 

Credits:  March 2014 Culinary Specialist Collab Sampler, Scrap TakeOut.com (Freebie)

(Sampler of March 2014 Cullinary Specialist Collab by Scrap TakeOut.com)

Font Used:  Fontdinerdotcom Jazz Dark

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available At: Freebie Sampler:  https://apps.facebook.com/forumforpages/413776745316516/282e135f-4f1d-4094-a8aa-fc4e09772e0b/0

Main Kit: http://scraptakeout.com/shoppe/Culinary-Specialists-Collab-March-2014.html

Here is the preview of the freebie sampler which you can get....

Follow this link for this freebie mini kit

 

Guest Taste Tester for Scrap TakeOut, Annemarie - Challenges and layout

I completed another speed scrap challenge the other day over at Scrap TakeOut. 

We were given a template and we just had to use it to create a layout--pretty simple right?

Here is the free template everyone was given and here is my resulting layout:

 Monster Hug

 

Credits:  Template Used:  Monster Hugs Template Extra, Designs by Jen Yurko and Kit Used:  Monster Hugs (Collection), Designs by Jen Yurko

Font Used: Shonar Bangla

Available at:  http://scraptakeout.com/shoppe/Monster-Hugs-Collection.html

Check out their upcoming challenges---most involve a scrap, chat, and/or a participation prize too on their Facebook Challenges page
 

Exciting News----Guest CTing Scrap TakeOut - February 2014 Culinary Specialist Collab

I am super excited to announce that I have joined my last Creative Team--at Scrap Take Out

I am going to be a Guest Creative Team Member for the month of February so you will be seeing a variety of awesome products and of course some layouts from me using these goodies!

Of course I jumped right in and worked with their incredible February Culinary Specialist Collab...

 “Play is a Happy Talent”

Credits: February 2014 Culinary Specialist Collab, Scrap Takeout.com

Font Used:  Hobo Std

Love it?  Grab the kit here at

 

Personal Layout Using "Dreaming of a Mouse" and Challenges over at Wilma4Ever

Summer is winding down slowly now that the month of August is here.  If you are looking for a challenge to help motivate you to complete some layouts, then look no further.  For this month, I decided to host 2 separate challenges over at Wilma4Ever.

I am hosting this month's Scraplift Challenge where you use the layout which I have provided as inspiration to create a similar looking layout.

This is my first time hosting the Random challenge over at Wilma4Ever and I decided to go a little crazy with the theme and literally try something random with this challenge. So here we go.. Time to focus on the random element of the month--the banner! I am happy to host this new challenge because it gives me more incentive to create some layouts of my own which is a nice change of pace from designing

The main reason I chose the banner is because I have seen these things all around us for the past few months because our daughter was on a summer swim team! There were banners on both sides of the pool to indicate that the swimmer is getting close to the sides of the pool. I knew I had plenty of photos with banners and I knew I have created them digitally too so I wanted to combine these two together in some way. This is what I created....



Credits: Dreaming of a Mouse Kit by Pizazz Pixels

The banners were used on top of photos and as the journaling strip for the year! I just added some clustered buttons on top to tie the banners down.

I cannot wait to see what all of you can come up with too! Come on over to the forum and check out each challenge!

An Aquamarine Night to Remember Layout

Are you ready for a stunning layout created by Arimbi?  When I received this beauty, I just gasped!  It was so beautiful.

That paper really does look like those old time records and she just went with that music theme and created a spectacular piece of art here!  So much fun in this one!  All those little elements scattered throughout and that dusting at the edges to just give it that extra wow factor.

I was impressed at her re-coloring of some of the elements to better match her photos!  It really shows that you can modify any kit to make it "fit your photos". 

You can still grab this kit on sale over at my store at Heartfelt Perfections where I am having my Grand Opening sale until the end of the month.

 

A Bit of Green-Pistachio Layout; New Creative Team Member

 

I am happy to announce the second member of my Creative team--Kristine. 

 

Here is some background information about her.  --My name is Kristine aka. krihar of Kristine’s Kreations.  I live just outside of Eugene Oregon on a lovely 22 acres of forest land.  Along with my loving husband of 28 years, we share one amazing 14 year old son, two cats, and two dogs.  We are very involved in our son’s schooling.  He is an athlete that plays multiple sports so this keeps us very busy taking pictures, filming, chauffeuring, cooking, cleaning, and of course cheering!

I started Scrapbooking about 20 years ago with a few of my closest friends.   Just over the past couple of years, I have gone on my own to learn Digital Scrapbooking.  I still enjoy hybrid scrapbooking very much.  I really love to draw and occasionally dabble in art journaling, altered art canvases and some painting.  I also love the outdoors, baseball, basketball, foot ball and bicycle riding. 

Blog:  http://kristineskreations.wordpress.com/

Here are 2 layouts which she finished using my "A Bit of Green, Pistachio" kit.  She used this kit to show off some beautiful scenery and some plant life too.

 

 

 

These stunning photos were taken by her son who was 13 at the time if you can believe it.  These photos showcase the Pacific Coast in Florence, Oregon.  He definately has an eye for what makes a stunning photograph!  What a perfect combination, beutiful photos and amazing artistry to show off these loveley scenes!

 

This next layout focuses on Wildflowers which are native to Oregon.  Such a beautiful way to show off nature's glory!  (Now I need to grab my own photos of my garden and do something similar with this kit!)

Thanks Kristine

Remember, there are still 2 weeks left before I close my call for more Creative Team Members.  Here are the details again and I hope to hear from some more talented people!  (Just email me at pizazz300@hotmail.com.)  Place CT Call in the subject line please.

 

 

 

 

Layout for Latest Relase, An Aquamarine Night to Remember

Arimbi just finished her first layout using my latest release, An Aquamarine Night to Remember. 

Isn't the journaling so cool--the faded and worn look of it makes it look a bit nostalgic.  It really is the perfect choice for that grungy, worn paper!

Adding a bit of red to the page really adds that color pop factor too!

This kit is still on sale at all my stores!

Have a great weekend--looks like a sunny one where I live--yeah

Layout using my Bold Sophistication kit--Happy Mother's Day

Hello all.  Happy Mother's Day!  I hope all the moms and caretakers out there are getting pampered and receiving extra love and goodies on this day to celebrate Moms everywhere!  I woke up to my kids giving me huge hugs and cards to celebrate!  They are out right now getting me something so I have some free time to do some designing and scrapbooking--something I also love.


As many mothers and caretakers know, we have a tough but so rewarding job--we have to do it all--manage time, schedules, clean house (well it is a goal anyways), love our children unconditionally, and discipline too along with having other responsibilities like a professional job (or two or three :)) and we do this all while dealing with pets and dear husbands too along with the rest of the world.  Moms really wear different hats! 

The card my 8 year old son gave me was pretty short but still heartfelt.  He said Thanks for going to all his practices, games of all the sports he is in.  He also told me "You are the b--e--s--t mom ever in the world!"  So sweet right?  This card reminded me of a layout which one of my fans sent me the other day.  She used one of my kits "Bold Sophistication" in a unique way--to show off  baseball with her little leaguer.  Here is her adorable layout which I wanted to show off.  (Perfect for Mother's Day right?) 

You can purchase this kit for under $2.00 at these stores: 

My Store at Digi Style Designs

My Store at Wilma4Ever

Happy Mother's Day all

Water's Edge Layouts and Freebie Quick Page and Cluster!

Here are some layouts which Deia created using my "Water's Edge" kit.  ..

I just loved everything about this last quick page...The title, the placement of papers and the border, the clustering around that great photo, and the beautiful ribbons too!  Everything just falls together to create a stunning layout to tell the story of a great moment.

It must be our lucky day because Deia created some beautiful treats for us to enjoy .  Here are the previews of the freebies she created using the "Water's Edge" kit by Pizazz Pixels.

Download Link at Box.Net

Enjoy!

Layout of Frosting Fun QP 4

Happy Sunday.

We spent Saturday playing Monopoly (the real board game) this morning because it was a bit overcast.  The kids (ages 6 and 9) were actually really into the buying and selling of everything and they wanted to play all day!  We had a really great time!

A while back I mentioned a Cannoli cake that I had made.  I finally got all my photos uploaded and found this masterpiece amongst the photos!

This cake was so delicious.  It was a bit labor intensive but I would make it again in a heartbeat because it was so yummy!  The flavor you ask?  If you have ever tasted those Italian treats in a supermarket than this is about 5 notches up from that because the cannoli flavoring was chocolate and the frosting was cream cheese flavored!

Here is the finished masterpiece using QP 4 which you will get in the next few days...

Freebie - Colorful Day QP

Now that school is out for my children, they have more free time to just play.  Mostly they like to go in the backyard and use the play set.  Here is my youngest in his fort at the top of the slide.

Feel free to grab this quick page so you can add your own photos!

                                                                                               Download Link