Second Garden Layout

After some problems with the store that I had to get straightened out before I could finish scrapping my garden pics, I finally got it all done and it didn’t take as long as I thought. So I was able to get another layout done this morning using the Summer Garden kit from MagsGraphics. This time I used another add-on in addition to the ones I used last time. Here are the pics of the base kit and the add-on that I didn’t show you last time. Again the previews are linked directly to the product in her store.

Now, here’s my second layout using this kit and add-on. I was telling Mags that I love flowering and grassy plants and I must have passed that love on to my son since he does the gardening in the family. I think that he finds it quite relaxing!

Template courtesy of Lorri’s Scraps

I’m done scrapping for now so that I can focus on the store and get it up and running before I head to Michigan on the 27th! I have a lot to do before I go, both online and at home. I wanted to give you a heads up, that when the store goes live, I will be having a sale in honor of my birthday which is tomorrow (I know, shameless plug). I haven’t totally decided what, but I have something in mind. You’ll just have to wait and see!

Blessings,

Lilies Abound

I’ve been diligently working on my CT duties today instead of the store. But that’s ok, I need a break from figuring things out there. But it’s been slow going with the layouts. I was hoping to have 2-3 done by now but only 1 got finished. It’s the same old story -- computer issues. It seems to again be running in reverse. But at least I got one finished! And I must say that I’m happy with it.

This kit from MagsGraphics this month is her Summer Garden kit. I had some great pics of our daylilies from last year (I haven’t gotten many from this year yet, although they look beautiful!) and since I’m behind in my scrapping, I thought that this would be a great kit to use for these pics. I started with the base kit and used several of the add-ons in this layer. First, the previews of her kit and then the layout. The previews are linked to her store for ease of finding them!

Template by Tiggconn's Scrap Designs

My husband is the daylily fan and my son does the gardening. He really enjoys it and does a good job. I guess it sort of runs in the family. My great grandfather started a greenhouse which is still operating in full force today. My cousins own/run the greenhouse and their children work there. We get most of our flowers from them, although these lilies did not come from there. There were actually purchased whereas our flowers/plants from the greenhouse are not. We are blessed to be surrounded by God’s beauty and so inexpensively!

Have a beautiful day!

Blessings,

Graduation Layouts

I’ve finally got the computer back into commission, I think.  I ran into a snag yesterday and was therefore prevented from finishing and posting some graduation layouts.  But, I was able to get them done today and here I am!!

As you may recall, our son graduated from college on May 14 as valedictorian -- sorry, I just can’t help saying that!  :-)  So, of course I had to get that information onto the layouts that I did.  For these layouts I used kits from MagsGraphics as part of my CT duties this month.  I started with the School Daze Base Kit, and used parts of some of the add-ons that she has (Paper People Graduation Pack, School Toolz, Smart Cookie Graduation and Teacher Toolz add-ons).  The templates are from a new to me blog -- Tiggconns Scrap Designs.  I am lovin’ her templates!  They are clean and neat and really showcase the pictures and that’s my style!!  I have downloaded all that she has available now and will continue to do so until my external hard drive can’t hold anymore (and then I’ll probably just get another external!).

Before I post the layouts, I should say that I wasn’t able to get a whole lot of really clear photos.  I was too concerned about getting his speech on video for my parents who couldn’t attend the ceremony -- my dad was and still is recovering from back surgery.  Anyway, I was able to edit the AVI file and capture some of the pics as stills, but they don’t come out real clear then.  But they will do!

Here are my son’s graduation layouts:

 

(I realize after looking at them that I used the same pic twice.  Oh well.)

I’m sure that I will be working on more layouts in the future.  My plan is to do a double pager with pics from the speech and the entire speech on the layout.  I have ideas floating around in my brain; we’ll see how it goes!

If you have school or graduation pics that you need to scrap, head on over to MagsGraphics and snag this great kit!  You’ll be glad that you did!

Blessings,

Layouts to Share

I had the privilege of working with another great kit from MagsGraphics.  This time it was Birthday Balloons.  I knew that I had birthday pics to scraps, it was just a matter of finding them.  I didn’t actually find the pics I was looking for, but I found some others that needed to be scrapped and decided to use them instead.  You can find Birthday Balloons in her store here.  I used the base kit as well as the four add-on kits that you can purchase -- party supplies, alpha, cupcakes and tall cakes.  Here are my layouts using this kit.

This birthday party was for the lady in the blue hat who had turned 90 on that day.  She is a charter member of our church and we felt the need to honor her special day!  What great fun.

I hope that you will stop by MagsGraphics and purchase this kit or one of her other fabulous kits!

Blessings,

Layouts using a MagsGraphics Kit

Since I’m part of Mags’ CT, our agreement is to work with a minimum of 1 kit per month.  No problem!  But since I’ll be away meeting my new great-nephews from March 11-18, I thought it best to get it done early.  So I worked on the 1st and got two layouts done.  While I was perusing her kits and deciding which one to work with, I saw the one that I ultimate chose and knew exactly what pics I would use to scrap.

The following layouts were created using Mags’ Spring Things Mega Kit and you can find it here for only $6.00!  Be sure to stop by Mags Graphics and take a look at all that she has to offer.

I used a template by Manda Girl -- she has great templates, so click on her name and head on over to see them!

 

I don’t know if I’ll be posting while I’m in Michigan.  If not and if I have permission from the parents, I’ll post some pics of the great-nephews!  In the meantime, happy scrapping!

Blessings,

More Layouts

I promised you some more layouts and I aim to keep that promise. The following layouts are once again all about the snow that we have had -- I told you that all this snow and cold is making me want to scrap those pics. For these layouts, I used “Frostee” by MagsGraphics and her “Frosty Days Snowy Edges” Add-on. You can find them at her store here and here. Right now, both of those kits are on sale at 25% off. Stop by and take a look!

I will be gone most of the week and won’t have internet access. :-( But while I’m gone, I’m going to schedule a post with the rest of the winter layouts that I have done.

Have a scrappingly wonderful week!

Blessings,

Another Sneak Peak and a Freebie

I promised you the other sneak peak and here it is!

Both of the blog trains go live on July 1.  I will be in Michigan then, but don’t worry, I plan on having the posts all ready to go so that they both post that day.  One will post a little later than the other so that you have time to do some snagging!

Your freebie comes from one of my CT members, Suzan.  She’s been working with some of my older kits that can be purchased in my store  She made a QP from the kit below.

Here’s her layout.  The image is linked to her blog so that you can snag it!  If you do, please leave her a great big thank you!

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While I’m away, my store will be on vacation.  If you are interested in purchasing anything in the next two weeks, you’ll have to do that today or tomorrow or wait until I get back.  Our store is a little different from others (we don’t have the zen cart feature), so I send you the download links personally.  Since I won’t be here, I won’t be able to send them.  Thanks for understanding!

Blessings,

Two Days in a Row

Wow!  Can you believe it, I’ve actually posted two days in a row!  Will wonders never cease?!?

My CT has been busy creating for you and that’s why I’m back.  This time Dawne has some BB’s for you.  She has them in two previews which can be seen below.  Click on either one to be taken directly to her blog.

Don’t forget to leave some love if you download.  It really does keep us creating for you.  I love the comments, too, so keep them coming.

This will be my last post for about a week or so, unless we have access to wireless while we are on vacation and I want to post some pics.  We are taking that trip to Williamsburg, so you never know!  If we don’t have access, I’ll see you all when we return.

Have a great weekend and a great week!!

Blessings,

Suzan’s Sunflower Patch QP

I finally have a consistently working internet. But in the process I got behind in posting your freebies. I was supposed to post Suzan’s freebie for you yesterday, but . . . As you know, it didn’t get done then, so I’m doing it now. One thing that you have to remember is that she is from the Netherlands and is ahead of our time. So, our posting schedules won’t match up totally, but even if she doesn’t have her freebie up yet, she will!

Below you will find Suzan's preview. It’s directly linked to her blog. But you will be receiving a surprise from her in the zip!

Tomorrow I’ll be posting Dawne’s preview of her wonderful BB’s before I head off to our third and final wedding of the summer. Then on Sunday after church we are heading down to Virginia Beach and a week’s vacation! During the week, we’ll be going to Colonial Williamsburg, so I’m sure that I’ll come home with lots of pics! I’m going with an empty 2GB card in my camera!

Blessings,

Ugghhh!

***Editor's Note: My internet is finally cooperating. Click the preview for download.***

I was supposed to get this posted yesterday but was unable to. We have been having major internet issues. So much so that we called Verizon. They tried doing what they could over the phone but then asked for 24 hours to work on fixing the problem. So far today, things have been a little better, but it comes and goes. So I’m trying to post this while I can!

Yesterday was CT member Candy’s turn to post a QP for you. Last I checked, she had not posted it yet. She, too, has had computer issues. Anyway, the preview is below and linked to her blog for download. Keep checking back if it’s not posted yet.

***Download has been disabled***

Blessings,

More SP QP’s

I hope that you have been enjoying the QP’s that my CT has made for you from Sunflower Patch.  I know that each one has worked hard to present you with something special.  I sure hope that you are leaving them some love for their work!

Today is Tammy’s turn.  I always like was she does!  So hop on over to her blog to download this great freebie.  Remember it will only be available for 1 week, so snag it while you can!  The preview is linked!

By the time this posts, I’ll be on my way to pick up Johannah and bring her home for yet another wedding.  This one is on Long Island and we get to go just as guests!  One more wedding next week and we are done for the summer, I think!

Enjoy your weekend!

Blessings,

More Freebies, I Hope

I apologize for the shortness of this email and the fact that there are no previews for you. I'm leaving in about 30 minutes (10:00 am) for a wedding in Pennsylvania. Since the wedding isn't until Saturday, I normally wouldn't leave this early. But, Johannah is the maid of honor and we have to pick her up before we head to the rehearsal and such this evening. So, we'll be off soon.

However, I wanted to let you know that Dawne of Desert Bloom Designs should be putting up a freebie for you today. I don't have her preview so I'm not able to share that with you. I'm not sure when she'll get her freebie up -- she's been quite busy with online college courses and the normal day to day stuff. So just keep checking back in.

I'm off. Have a blessed and safe weekend. Pictures of the wedding may follow early next week.

Blessings,

Johannah’s QP’s

Today I get the joy of posting my daughter’s QP’s for Color My World. Usually she would do it, but she is away for the summer at Pinebrook Bible Conference in Stroudsburg, PA (you may remember that we spend 1 week of our summer there each year). She is the girl’s summer staff head counselor and will be in charge of the nursery once again! She has limited computer time, so it becomes my job this summer.

However, since I do have access to her blog, I’m going to send you there to download her freebies. I’m sure that you are wondering why. I want her blog to get more exposure. I may be a biased mom, but I think she is a good writer and her blog showcases that. So when you head over to snag these freebies, stay a while, read some of her blog and become a follower. You’ll be glad that you did! And be sure to leave some love for her beautiful QP’s.

Here are the layouts that she made. The first one showcases my first great-niece and the second is kids from our children’s program from church called Kids Alive!. Each layout is directly linked to Johannah’s blog!

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!

Blessings,