Texas Scrapfest I-Crop Take 3

If you haven't figured it out by now I am having an absolute blast scrapbooking via the 2010 Texas Scrapfest. www.texasscrapfest.com

Here was the challenge that inspired this layout:  Un-clutter your page. Employ a good bit of white space, while at the same time helping your photo stand out with circles, a pennant banner and a whimsical title.

Journaling: IT is hard for me to understand where the time has gone with you. What happen to that little pudgy nephew of mine who loved playing with his dog and hunting with Grandpa?
It really hit me when we were all at Alicia’s wedding. The beautiful bride Alicia, your sister Jess all dolled up in her bridesmaid dress and Seth all handsome in his Tux.....and then there was you. I am use to seeing you in a wrestling singlet, bluejeans and a Newman Grove Sweatshirt with Boschen on the back.
Here you were all dressed up. You have always been kind of my little boy.
You have a heart of gold and you are a wonderful nephew. i am so proud of you Sheldon. I know you will be a terrific man but for now to me you are still that little boy who for some reason stole his Aunt Kristin’s heart........

July 2010 

Texas Scrapfest I-Crop Take 2

Let me repeat........If you really want some fun Challenges....come play along with the 2010 I-Crop at www.texasscrapfest.com 

This one was super super fun for me. MY beautiful new baby :) 

Here is my second layout.

Here is the challenge that Lesle posted: "Let color inspire you. Scrapbook a photo where color is the most dominant component. Your only other requirement is that you use at least six complementary colors or pattern papers"

Texas Scrapfest I Crop

If you really want some fun Challenges....come play along with the 2010 I-Crop at www.texasscrapfest.com

I have been busy working on mine and am soooooooooooooo happy have gotten my Scrapping groove back.

Here is my first layout.

Here is the challenge that Lesle posted: It's all about you! Your page must showcase a recent photo of you. You should also share some of your favorite things with us: book/magazine, color, website dessert, etc.


I went a little away from the Norm on the requirements.......but I do love this layout...and I do love my scrapbooking pals. 

I decided to include my journaling: Lately I have been struggling with a bit of an identiy crisis if you want to call it that. I feel as though I just don’t measure up with many of the woman my age or older. They all seem so polished and together and I feel dazed and confused. It is kind of a challenge for me and something I can’t completely identify. Almost four months have passed and all the things that I use to enjoy are no longer as enjoyable to me.  The thing I missed the most was scrapbooking. I kind of got out of sorts and stayed that way. However, all it took was a small reconnection with a group of people who I admire and respect and my broken give a darn just might be on the mend. I am also getting some of my long lost mojo back which makes me happy. I miss being  creative. I miss creating something that makes me feel happy. I miss  the me that I felt measured up.....but she just might be on her way back. 

July 2010

Awesome April....

at Gotta Pixel. Really rush over to GP at check out all the specials, sales and the challenges!! There is sure to be more in May too! www.gottpixel.net

This month at Gotta Pixel, I have had the please of working with two awesome designers. My first designer was Kristmess. I certainly enjoyed using Kristmess's products. SOOOOO cute. I just LOVE the colors of this kit. On these layouts I used the kit Indian Summer by Kristmess which can be found at the following link: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/product.php?productid=24369&cat=0&page=8

My second designer of the month was Simply.scraps. I used the fun and colorful D00d Kit on the following two layouts. . I LOVE this kit. There are so many fun things to play with. Fun elements. Fun colors...just plain fun. D00d can be found here: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/product.php?productid=26618&cat=0&page=1

I used templates on all of these layouts. My layouts were starting to look the same so I thought I would jazz it up with some fun templates. The first three I used are March Winds by Connie Prince at Gotta Pixel: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/product.php?productid=27432&cat=0&page=2. The Last Layout I used Sketchology: Love being Single by Bella Gypsy: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/product.php?productid=24161&cat=0&page=1. Both Bella Gypsy and Connie has some fantastic templates in their stores. If you love digital or hybrid scrapbooking. Am looking for unique items for a blog or website, check out Gotta Pixel! 

A different kind of March....

MADNESS!!!!

It never ceases to amaze me all the Beautiful and versatile products available at Gotta Pixel. This month was no exception. My first round designer for this month was Silvia Romeo. I visited her store to pick out a kit and could barely decide. Check it our for yourself: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=16
Everything made my mouth water! After spending almost 30 minutes in the store I decided on Silvia's beautiful kit Basically Worn: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/product.php?productid=26654&cat=0&page=1
I had a blast using this kit. The black and white mix with the little punch of red is perfect!  Below are the two layouts I made using Basically Worn.

My second designer for the month of March was a tough choice to. Creations by Rachael! Rachael has some very beautiful and fun items in her store: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=92 Her Quick Pages are so fun!
I finally decided on Rachael's Groovy kit: http://www.gottapixel.net/store/product.php?productid=25523&cat=0&page=2  This kit is way fun! OMG these colors were like playing with Candy. So fun. So colorful. So perfect for my Mexico photos..........

If you are a digital or hybrid scrapper visit Gotta Pixel! In addition to having fantastic Products, our Challenges rock!

February Awesomeness...

at Gotta Pixel. IF you are a Digital Scrapbooker you must stop by GOtta Pixel and check out all the beautiful kits and elements!!!

The two following layout were created using Isabel Mendez's Capturing Day by Day kit at Gotta Pixel which can be found here: Capturing Day by Day
I used some fantastic templates to help me along. On the first layout I used templates by For Starters Template Set #26 by Colie's Corner, which can be found here: For Starters Template Set #26
On the second layout I used Kathryn Estry's Project 365 Cutaway Templates, which can be found here: 365 Cutaway Templates

On this second set of Layouts I used the stunning Andrew kit by Julie Marie Designs. The kit can be found here: Andrew

On this layout I used For Starter's Template Set #26 by Colie's Corner as I did on the one above. 

The template used on this was Jam on It by Colie's Corner, which can be found by clicking here: Jam on It

There are always...

good things at Gotta Pixel, and here is one. It is the fun and funky I Love Rock and Roll kit by Connie Prince. Here is the store link at Gotta Pixel:  I Love Rock and Roll

This is a layout I did using I love Rock and Roll about my Husband Ron's struggle to find sunglasses and when I finally get him some he doesn't wear them :) Go figure.

This is a layout I did again using I love Rock and Roll featuring my Nephew the Wrestler. I struggle to find kits that will work for Sheldon's wrestling photo but this one was perfect!