Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label school. Show all posts

Friday, December 30, 2016

Scrappy Time

I've spent some time lately catching up on some scrapbook pages. And it feels good! I love documenting our sweet little family. Today I went way back to 2012 (yep, I skip all around) and did a first day of school layout.


I found a fun sketch over at My Creative Sketches for inspiration. And realized how much I've missed playing along with scrapbook challenges!


I've been doing a lot of digital pages and the Project Life App to help catch up. Last year I did all Project Life traditional pages. And I just signed up for a Jessica Sprague online class with a couple of friends to try Project Life in Photoshop for 2017. But I do enjoy the process of creating pages from scratch (with sketches for inspiration of course). I love it all and can't seem to stick to just one! What is your favorite way to document your memories?


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Monday, June 22, 2015

PLxSU Trio Challenge #14

Happy Monday!  This week the Trio is back with another challenge - with a twist.  Combine two previous challenges together on a Project Life page.  I looked over the past 13 weeks of challenges and kept it pretty simple -- I used stripes and arrows on my page:


I did a digital page using the Happiness Is and Everyday Adventure Project Life downloads.  :)

Here is a list of the previous challenges for you to choose from:

1) 3/23 - Use one photo in multiple pockets
2) 3/30 - Use a list
3) 4/6 - Stamp on a photo
4) 4/13 - Use arrows
5) 4/20 - Banner/Flags
6) 4/27 - Selfie
7) 5/4 - Sketch
8) 5/11 - Create a Card
9) 5/18 - What are you working on?
10) 5/25 - Black & White photo
11) 6/1 - Use Memorabilia
12) 6/8 - Use stripes
13) 6/15 - About Dad

Make sure and check out Holly & Amber's blogs and see which two challenges they used this week.  And stop by the PLxSU Trio Challenge Facebook page and upload your pages.  We can't wait to see what you create!!

Thanks for visiting and have a great week!


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Friday, May 29, 2015

MDS Monday - Downtown Grunge

Yep, this is my 3rd post this week for MDS Monday.  Obnoxious.  And a tad embarrassing.  But I had to make a few pages with another one of my favorite downloads.  This one I use all of the time.  Downtown Grunge.  My go to frames and background paper.  Love it.  And once again, I cheated and used the templates!!  This first page made me cry as I wrote the journaling.  My son just finished his freshman year.  How did that happen?!


And these next two made me giggle:



I'm still creating away using as many photobook template pages as I can!  I think I currently have 34 pages ready to print!  Woot!!

Thanks again to the MDS Monday gals for the inspiration!  Have a great weekend!

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Friday, August 1, 2014

A Grand Day - SC #84

Eeek, how is it August already?  My boys go back to school in a week.  I'm so sad that summer is over and trying to accept the fact that my oldest will be in high school!  How did that happen?!  Sigh….

On a happier note, we have a fun new inspiration challenge over at Stampin' Celebration.  This challenge should get us all ready for back to school!


Here's the layout I was inspired to create:


This photo is from two years ago… and I'm happy to report that my son has a much better haircut now.  (Did I just say that out loud….?!)  gasp.  :P

Products Used: 
Old School, Downtown Grunge, Back to School, Flag Punch, Staples & Stitching

Make sure and stop by the Stampin' Celebration Blog to see what the other designers have created!  You have 2 weeks to create a project using the inspiration photos as your guide.  We'd love to have you play along and link your creations to the blog!!

And don't forget, you have another month to take advantage of the big Paper Pumpkin promotion!


Paper Pumpkin is a fun, monthly craft kit that's delivered straight to your door! Everything you need is in that pretty little red box to create fun projects each month! CLICK HERE for more info and to subscribe!  New subscribers can get 50% off your first two months with promo code: HALFOFF2. This offer ends September 10th!  Feel free to message me with any questions!

Thanks for visiting and make it a great Friday!!

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

School Layout for SC#79

Hi there!  It's time for a little mid-month inspiration over at Stampin' Celebration!  Today we have a fun sketch for you!


I really wanted to use my new stamps I got at the Catalog Premiere but…. I haven't had time to play with them yet!  Luckily, I was able to whip out a scrapbook layout in MDS while I was volunteering at the school desk the other day.  Here's my layout:


I flipped the sketch so I could take advantage of that open space for my journaling.  I just love this picture of my oldest son (from 2 years ago) and am thrilled to finally scrap it!  

MDS Downloads Used:
Old School, Downtown Grunge, Flag Punch

Make sure and stop by the Stampin' Celebration Blog and see what the other designers have created!!  And why not play along with us?  Use this month's sketch to create something great and link it to the blog!!  We'd love to see what you're inspired to create!!

Thanks for visiting!

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Thursday, August 15, 2013

MDS Blog Hop - Middle School Survival

Ooooh, I have some exciting news!!  I was asked to be a "regular" on the MDS Blog Hop!  I am so excited to join this group of super-talented digi designers!  I'm looking forward to sharing my love of MDS through the MDS Blog Hops with these ladies!    (So thank you for inviting me to be a part of this!)  :)

Today's Hop is all about Back-to-School or using the new pocket cards that have become so popular!

Since I have two middle schoolers this year (eek.. how did THAT happen?!), I decided to make a "Middle School Survival Guide" for my boys.  This is really just a different name for "journal"... because I'm not so sure my boys would think having a journal was a cool thing?

This would be fun printed through MDS as an 8 1/2 x 11 softcover photobook... But, since I'm the master procrastinator, that wasn't an option.  I was able to print it at home and bind it myself.  I love how it turned out and can add pages later as needed.

I used several of the pocket card downloads as well so I kind of hit both parts of the this month's theme.  (Yay me!)

Here is a picture of the journal after I printed and assembled it:


I really wanted to "cute" it up... but, I have boys... and even the ribbon was a stretch.  ;) Here is a picture of the inside:


The inside has lots of different pages to use as a calendar, notes, to-do list, Bible devotions, etc.






The last page is the back cover.  This would really be cute printed as a journal through Stampin' Up! as well.... I might have to make some personalized journals for their devotions.... hmmmmm.....

Lots of downloads used for this project.  If you like the pocket style look, I recommend: Happy Things Pocket Cards, This Makes Me Happy and Be Brave.
I also used:  Thoughtful Overlays
Back to School (one of my faves)
Fantabulous You
Notes & Details
Crosses of Hope
Be Awesome Today (another fave)

So.... I gave Evan his journal last night and he thought it was "awesome!"  He said it was kind of like a journal but cool and he couldn't wait to use it.  He also asked how long it took me and said I could sell them --that he would buy it. ;)  (Sweet boy!)

I thought I'd also show this super quick layout I made over the weekend while I was on a girls' scrapbook weekend.  I started with a template from the Family Fun Photobook Template.  I just changed the colors and added my photos - so quick and easy.  And, since it's my boys' first day of school photos, I thought I'd share! :)


I replaced the DSP in the circle punches with some from the Sycamore Street Download that was available during Sale-a-Bration.  Love that download!!


Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to hop on over to the other designer's blogs! Simply click the thumbnails below.  And a big congrats to Julie Davidse who is also a new "regular" on the MDS Blog Hop!  I just love everything she creates!  :)




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Thursday, December 13, 2012

My little Brain-iac

I will say it again... I love My Digital Studio!  Tonight my son had tennis drills.  I brought my laptop and completed this double page layout while he was practicing!  Yay me!  (lol) I love how I can scrapbook anywhere this way!!  :)



I'm doing a school scrapbook for each of my boys.  I knew this would be a fun day for my son to remember!  :)

Products Used:
Software:  My Digital Studio (get your free trial here)
Downloads:  Back to School, File it Fun, Pinwheels on Parade, Staples & Stitching
Fonts:  Chalkduster, Noteworthy

Don't forget there are only a few more days to take advantage of the Ink-redible Promotion!  Earn a FREE set of ink pads when you join Stampin' Up! or with a $450 party or individual order!  Offer ends December 16th!

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Back to School Scrapbook Layout

With all of the kids going back to school down here in Georgia, I thought it was about time I scrapbook my son's 5th grade graduation from um, 2011.....  lol!  So... it's not a "Back to School" layout but I did use the Back to School Kit.  (love. love. love.)  Here's my layout:


There are so many awesome embellishments and stamps in this kit!  It is one for your wish list for sure!!  I really like this layout.  And... since it's digi, I plan on having 2 pages printed - one for Evan's school album and one for our family album.  Yay!  :)

Products Used:
Software:  My Digital Studio (MDS2) -- get your free trial here
Downloads:  Back to School, Timeless Type Alphabet Punch, Alphabet Soup Punch, Staples & Stitching

Luckily, I snuck in some scrapping time early this morning before the guys woke up - now off to enjoy our Saturday!

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Friday, November 4, 2011

Another Scrapbook Layout + Free Digital Downloads!!

Happy Friday!!  Do you know what makes Fridays even better?  When you get something for FREE!


Tomorrow is Digital Scrapbooking Day!  (Who knew there was such a thing?!)  Stampin' Up! wants to help celebrate!  From now until November 7th, you can download free digital content from www.mydigitalstudio.net!  These are brand new downloads that will be available for purchase after this promotion - but make sure and get yours for FREE today!

As demonstrators, we were able to get the downloads a little early.  As soon as I saw the Delight in the Day download, I knew I wanted to use it to scrapbook our "first day of school" photos.  The download shows an 8 1/2 x 11 template, but I took the different elements and made a 12 x 12 page.  It was so quick and easy!  I love how you can make the different stamps and fonts any color!

I based my layout loosely on this week's sketch over at Sketchy Thursdays.  Those of you that have scrapbooked with me before know that I am a HUGE fan of sketches.  It is the best way for me to scrapbook and make cards.  If you haven't tried it, you must! You will not be sorry!!

Here's my layout:


Aren't these colors fun?!  To get this download CLICK HERE.  Click where it says "Celebrate" and you'll be able to get the downloads for FREE (after a quick survey).  l used My Digital Studio to make this layout - so fun and easy!!  Let me know what you think - but keep in mind this is only my 2nd digi layout so go easy on me!  ;)

CLICK HERE to see the images you'll receive with the Delight in the Day Download.  (I'll post the other three free downloads soon!)

Here's this week's sketch over at Sketchy Thursdays that inspired me:


Thanks for stopping by!  Have a super creative weekend!


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