Gone Scrap Crazy

Susan Godfrey - Geek Chic

2011-03-28T13:59:00.000-05:00

I just fell in love with this fun Kit by Susan Godfrey named Geek Chic. This kit is so fun! I just loved using this kit. Make sure you stop by Susan's shop, pick up Geek Chic and do some other shopping while you are there: SUSAN GODFREY SHOP

This is one of my favorite pictures of myself in Maui Hawaii just a few weeks ago when we were in Hawaii to Celebrate the year of our 20th Wedding Anniversary.

This layout was so fun for me. I have always wanted to scrap about our silly Self Portraits: Ron loves to take self portraits of us. I can’t count how many he has taken in the last 19 years. Some of our best pictures are these silly self portraits. I get the biggest kick of out them.
My comments usually include: “Don’t drop the camera” and “Did you get us”. Strangely enough they almost always turn out cute.
This one we took on our trip down the road to Hana in Maui on our Hawaiian vacation.

Susan Godfrey - City Spring

2011-03-27T13:39:00.000-05:00

I created these two layouts using the beautiful and fun City Spring Scrap Kit by Susan Godfrey. Visit Susan's Website: www.susangodfrey.com for this kit and for her other beautiful kits. Here is the link to her store: SUSAN GODFREY SHOP

This first layout is one that I did about the flowers Ron gave me for no reason. Here is my journaling: Ron brought me home these beautiful flowers for absolutely no reason. I was totally surprised and very grateful. They were so pretty and colorful. They totally made my day. What was cute about it was, Ron told me that he told the lady to make something fun, bright and cheerful like his wife and this is what she came up with. I loved them!!! 2-25-2011

This second layout was just a fun one I did featuring Ron's first tropical drink in Maui. It was so pretty I couldn't resist taking a photo of it!

Quietude

2011-01-31T21:59:00.000-06:00

I was recently named to Susan Godfrey's Creative Team at www.susangodfreydesigns.com. Here is the link to her wonderful kit: QUIETUDE I used her beautiful Quietude kit to create these two layouts. The first one about my beautiful 104 year old Grandmother and the other one about my precious little dog Cheerio.

Texas Scrapfest I-Crop Take 3

2010-07-29T11:31:00.006-05:00

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

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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

2010-07-27T22:08:00.000-05:00

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....

2010-04-29T17:45:00.007-05:00

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....

2010-03-30T07:56:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-02-25T22:07:00.000-06:00

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...

2010-01-21T12:44:00.001-06:00

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!

You really can't miss.....

2009-10-31T17:39:00.001-05:00

all the wonderful things at Gotta Pixel. WOW. I keep finding some of the most wonderful kits and the happiness continues. I recently enjoyed making these four layouts from products in the Gotta Pixel Store.

On these two layouts I used all products from Cherie Shields:
My Mini Me
Lumieres Dehors (Link Unavailable)

I used all Doohikey Designs on this layout:
SO IN LOVE COLLECTION
BLACK TIE COLLECTION

Good Stuff at Gotta Pixel

2009-09-29T14:15:00.006-05:00

There are so many wonderful things that are new and exciting at Gotta Pixel. Check out a couple of beautiful kits that are available at Gotta Pixel. Here are four layouts that I created using two of the many many gorgeous items available at Gotta Pixel.

This is beautiful kit created by Sweet Digi Scraps.

Check out the kit link at:

PURITY PUNK

More goodies at Gotta Pixel. This fun fun fun kit by She's Full Scrap.

Check out the kit link at:

SUMMER SPLASH

Probably the best read....

2009-09-28T21:52:00.002-05:00

that I have had in a long time that made me bawl like a four year old girl. It has been a long time since I read something that made me cry like an idiot for 10 minutes. This guy needs a big THANK YOU from us Husker fans....OMG....wow.......What a read.....and indeed.....

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE NEBRASKA!!!!!!

From the radio voice of the University of Louisiana - Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns.

Mon at 8:27pm

The SEC THINKS it has great atmosphere.......
Sep 28
Written by: jaywalker
Monday, September 28, 2009 8:53 AM

This is my 18th season covering Cajuns football. And, for eight years before that, I had the opportunity to broadcast selected games on TV as well.

I've been to nine SEC stadiums. (I'll go to a tenth next season at Georgia.) I've seen the grove at Ole Miss, experienced the Gator Chomp, the Mississippi State cowbells, been a part of Alabama football in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. I've been called "Tigerbait" in Baton Rouge and experienced some pretty good hospitality in South Carolina.

I've said hello to the folks at Illinois and Minnesota. Felt September heat in Tempe, AZ.

Been to Manhattan, Lubbock, Austin, Stillwater and College Station. College Station was probably the best. Folks say "Howdy" when they see you. And they say "welcome."

Haven't been to the Horseshoe, the Big House or Happy Valley. Nor have I seen Touchdown Jesus.

But I've been to College Football Nirvana.

It's located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

From the time we touched down ("Welcome to Lincoln," the police officers doing the escort said) to the time we left the stadium ("Thanks so much for coming, have a safe trip home. We hope you'll come back again") every Cajun fan felt like a guest.

That's right. A guest. Not the opposition...not the enemy....a guest.

Check into the Cornhusker Marriott, not far from campus. Fans of Big Red Nation are already there. Smiles, handshakes....welcome to Lincoln. Good luck tomorrow.

Board the bus for dinner. Arrive at Misty's, Lincoln's famous steakhouse (I mean, you gotta eat a steak, right?). There were about 25 in our party. We had to wait about twenty minutes for them to get everything ready. No problem. As soon as the patrons saw the Cajun gear, they wanted to talk...introduce themselves....welcome to Lincoln....thanks so much for coming. Hope you enjoy the game.....

Is this for real??

And, it continued throughout the evening and into the night. We made lots of friends. We Cajun people make friends pretty easily, but it's even easier when folks want to be friends.

In Lincoln, they all want to be your friend.

Gameday is different in Lincoln. They tailgate, sure....but it's tougher because, well, there's just not a lot of tailgaiting spots. But they do open the soccer field next to the stadium. Families can let the kids roam free. Nebraska radio does a pregame show there. And, a band plays during the commercial breaks.

I did an interview at the soccer field with the Nebraska radio folks. And then, had a pretty good trek to the media entrance. At each gate, the sight was the same. Hundreds lined up, waiting for the gates to open so they could get into the stadium and watch their team warm up.

By the time Nebraska came out, about 45 minutes before kickoff, the stadium was about 65% full. There was no "hey, let's stay outside and pound a few more beers."

Because it was gameday. And they came to see football.

By the time the band was ready to come out, 86000 strong were in their seats. They stood and clapped along when the Cornhusker Band played "Fight on Cajuns" to honor their guests. And when the band played "There is no Place Like Nebraska" I knew that the statement was true.

For the first time ever in my years covering the Cajuns, I did not hear a single boo when the Cajuns came out of their tunnel onto their sidelines; in fact, I heard a smattering of applause.

During the game, 86000 cheered as Nebraska rolled. They didn't leave at halftime to go out and start drinking (and remember it was 34-0 at the half). Some were outside, but they had passes to get back in and by the time the second half was ready to kick off, they were all back in their seats.

In the fourth quarter there were STILL over 80000 in the stands. Security keeps an eye out for the sign of alcohol in the stands, which is how trouble starts. If they see alcohol they don't turn a blind eye. After all, college football is about a FAMILY atmosphere.

And when it ended, the fans stayed for another Cornhusker tradition. They applauded the Cajuns as they left the field.

Now you might say...sure, it's easy to clap for someone when you just beat them 55-0. But they do that when their team LOSES. The newspaper on Saturday morning reprinted a handwritten letter from Florida State coach Bobby Bowden after the Seminoles got a hard fought 18-14 win years ago. Yep, the Nebraska fans cheered them as they left.

More of the same post game. There was a young man in a wheelchair where the Cajun players were getting their postgame meal. As each player came out, the young man thanked them for coming and wished them safe travels home. Many of the players stopped to chat for a minute.

Then it was over. And, as the buses left for the airport, the fans that were still there waved and applauded. No one finger salutes. No "you suck" chants. Simply, safe travels, my friends.

If the two teams should play again in the future, plan ahead Cajun Fans. Make the long drive or the relatively short flight. Come in Friday...leave Sunday. And, you will learn what REAL college football atmosphere is about.

Because, trust me.....there is no place like Nebraska.

Someday Sunday is perfect......

2009-07-10T08:58:00.003-05:00

I used the perfect Kit "Someday Sunday" by Ambowife Designs: http://digistore.onesingleseed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_118&products_id=2311
Template Clustered Template #2 by ChrissyW at Elemental Scraps.

I think I might be having pet scrapbooking overload..but I do wub them

Journaling: So little kitty of mine...where do you go when we are gone? What do you do? and why do you do this to mommy?

When I took these photos you were missing for nearly a week and then after saying al ittle prayer to St. Anothony there you were. I was sooooo happy to see my little Cookie bear. I first saw you down by the shed and then as I made my way toward you, you seemed pretty happy to see me too. Following some scolding, we cuddled and then had a big bowl of milk!!
I was just so happy to have you home again......5-29-09

Shabby Scrap Designs

2009-07-09T10:33:00.004-05:00

I used the wonderful Suddenly Friends kit by Deanna Patterson (aka Shabby Scrap Designs): http://digistore.onesingleseed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_91&products_id=1562
I also used the great Alpha set Alpha Funk by Deanna Patterson (aka Shabby Scrap Designs): http://digistore.onesingleseed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_91&products_id=2049
Template ChrissyW Cluster Templates #3: http://www.elementalscraps.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=116

A little layout about my new puppy. I sooooo love him.

Journaling: Who knew....that I could be so totally smitten with someone so quickly. Who knew that
just a few short days later you and McCook would be my sweet little saviors. Just five
days later after getting you I would lose Button, after 16 years with my girl, who knew that the morning I brought you home to St. Ed I would find my princess gone. You Cheerio, where one of the reasons I could make it through that day. You made that whole horrible chaotic day just a little more tolerable. I am sorry that I put you through such chaois when you were so new to our home and such a little boy. You are fun, loving and learning so much these past few weeks. I love how your one little ear is always flopped over. I love how you love to run full speed around and around when Ron comes home. I love how you dig in the sand and come out with a little sand covered nose. I am happy I found you and the timing was perfect. Welcome to our home little Cheerio, just please stop eating my rugs.

GRAND OPENING

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is TODAY at One Single Seed! This is a great new site for Paper and Digital Scrappers! It is one of my favorite places to be!

Check out of home today and participate in the exciting challenges, games and chats!

Not only are there lots of grand opening challlenges, but regular monthly challenges to participate in!

Join us today!

Join us for a BIG crop this weekend.....

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CHECK US OUT by clicking on TREASURES TO SCRAP

Calling all Template lovers....

2009-01-26T10:23:00.004-06:00

IF you love Templates then you are going to love this:

It is the fantastic February Treasure Chest at Treasures to Scrap.

Following this link to purchase this awesome kit!

Twitchery Stitchery

2008-11-13T17:46:00.010-06:00

.....is such a fun kit!

Even though this a Halloween kit. I don't do many Halloween layouts, but this kit is so fun that you can use it for almost anything. Check out this kit at Digital Candy in the Digi Twins store:

The Digi Twins Twitchery Stitchery Kit

Here is my layout....

This is just a crazy little layout I did because I was feeling I needed something to treat myself with so I went to Bath and Body works and found this! YUMMY!! I just couldn't resist doing a layout about it...plus the bottle are pretty.

Here is another layout I did using Twitchery Stitchery:

A layout for my Book of Me about my love for Coldwater Creek :)

Fotosusu......

2008-10-21T22:12:00.002-05:00

Everything from Fotosusu's A New Day, Dancing Butterflies and Dancing Flowers at Treasures To Scrap. I also used ChrissyW's Still Mixin it Up at Elemental Scraps.

Journaling: I am just more comfortable sending emails then even talking on the phone. My little blackberry was the best purchase ever, giving me constant access to my many messages. 2008

2008-07-31T16:37:00.002-05:00

I just LOVE this kit at K-Joi Studios....SPRING BASICS COLLECTION. It is a fabulous Collaboration kit by the Studios Divas and well worth looking at!! WOW!

Here are a couple of layouts I did with this fantastic and fun kit.

2008-07-30T16:46:00.007-05:00

There is a FANTASTIC Collaboration kit at TREASURES TO SCRAP and it is fantastic! I used the JULY TREASURE CHEST KIT to complete this layout:

The JULY TREASURE CHEST

Opening Gifts

2008-07-23T13:07:00.000-05:00

....is the title of this layout I did featuring Products from Digital Candy.
Designer/Kit Name: Sample Pack #2 Template from Duchess Designs; Dusty Wind kit by Trish H designs all at www.digitalcandy.ca.

This is my oldest brother opening gifts at his 50th Birthday Party.

Nifty at Fifty

2008-07-22T15:33:00.002-05:00

A layout about my brother's big party

Journaling : My awesome brother on his big 50th Birthday. His birthday fell right on Sunday, so we had a little surprise party for him. He’s such a good man. A wonderful husband, a great Dad and a super brother and I love him very much. It was so cute watching my brother make his birthday wishes before blowing out his.....CANDLE.

Designer/Kit Name: Template Pack #2 by Duchess Designs; Dusty Wind Kit by Trish H at Digital Candy.

2008-07-17T21:35:00.003-05:00

CONGRATULATIONS to my Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law on the birth of their beautiful brand new baby girl Aliana!!Here is a layout I did about Amy. I took these photos of her at her baby shower. She is such a pretty Mommy to be!

Journaling: My beautiful sister-in-law Amy who just recently became a Mommy again for the third time, giving birth to a beautiful little girl. After having two boys Amy needed a baby shower of girl stuff for our new little niece.

Featuring Gentle Days & Clusters Kit by Fabella at Treasures to Scrap. This kit is just absolutely wonderful! I LOVE THESE CLUSTERS by Fabella, they are so much fun.

My 365 Layouts a year post...

2008-07-01T15:53:00.005-05:00

At one of my sites I have been keeping track of ALL the layouts I have done this year, I decided I wanted to back that up somewhere so I will be posting it here.....

Here are my JULY LAYOUTS:

1. Kristin's Kandie : http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=31527

2. Pile of Potatoes : http://www.digitalcandy.ca/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22439&ppuser=2637

3. Blue Slush Toungue : http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=31971

4. Relax : http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32169

5. Brother and Sister : http://www.digitalcandy.ca/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22838&ppuser=2637

6. 2 Sweet : http://www.elementalscraps.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/56729/cat/500/ppuser/2564

7. The Horse Balls Game : http://www.digitalcandy.ca/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23610&ppuser=2637

8. Nifty at Fifty : http://www.digitalcandy.ca/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23620&ppuser=2637

9. Opening Presents : http://www.digitalcandy.ca/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23631&ppuser=2637

10. Mommie Again : http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32210

11.Unbearable : http://www.elementalscraps.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/57479/cat/500/ppuser/2564

12. Throughthisdoor: http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32338

13. Boat Prep: http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32215

14. Watermelon Buggy: http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32236

15. Great & Grand: http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32411

16. First Gift: http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32426

17. Grandma & Grandpa Kohl: http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32438

18. Bee Yours: http://www.treasurestoscrap.com/galleryshowimage.asp?image=32450

19. Clint's Desktop: http://www.digitalcandy.ca/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23933&ppuser=2637

20. Beautiful Family: http://www.digitalcandy.ca/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24304&ppuser=2637

21. Swim: http://kjoistudios.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0

22. Summer Supplies: http://kjoistudios.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-5924

GREAT STUFF!!!!

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Robin ROCKS!!!

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I must say that I am totally smitten with Robin Blakenship, as a person, a friend and a designer :) Her designs (aka as Mad Scrapper designs) are amazing. Here are two layouts that I created using her Wendi's World Kit and Adventures in Fun. Robin is the Featured Designer at Treasures to Scrap in June. I would certainly get over to TTS in June and take advantage of her being out Featured Designer! Her stuff is fun and totally matches her personality.

This layout I did for a lyrics Challenge at Tally Scrapper. The assignment was to hit shuffle on your MP3 player and scrap the first song that came up. Mine was Wrinkles by Diamond Rio....I have ALWAYS wanted to scrap that song and you can imagine how surprised I was when that was the song that came up!

May's Featured Designer....

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at Treasures to Scrap...is the amazing and talented: Joanne Bain (aka Doin it Digital Designs) and TRUST ME when I tell you her kits will rock your world. They are absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!

Scrappin Nut Designs.....

2008-04-15T07:58:00.000-05:00

beautiful beautiful designs lead me to create these two layouts that are a couple of my favorites.

Here is a layout I did using her Royal Beauty Kit except the Alpha tags which are from her Sienna Springs......A layout about my awesome Aunt Carolyn. I am lovin this Royal Beauty kit. It is so beautiful!

Journaling: When I got married, this is one of the perks I got. AC....Ron’s Aunt Carolyn. Thus her nickname from me.....AC (Aunt Carolyn) She is such a cool and awesome lady and I love her to pieces. This picture was taken at her and Uncle Gene’s Anniversary.
Birthday party. 3-1-2008

On this layout.....Everything from Scrappin' Nut Designs Sienna Spring Kits. This is My beautiful and lovely 100 year old Grandmother. The woman who inspired to first start scrapbooking when I was just a little girl. January, 2007

Come Check this out!!

2008-02-17T09:11:00.000-06:00

WOW this is an amazing deal from TTS and for you paper gals an awesome deal!! Stop over at Treasures to Scrap and check out the AWESOME stuff!!

RUN do not walk....

2008-01-30T20:37:00.001-06:00

To anyplace where you can find Dawn Inskip's Digital Designs. Like www.treasurestoscrap.com. OM gosh, Dawn is an amazing designer with the most colorful, fun and flexible designs. GO check it out at www.kjoistudios.com as well......here are some layouts I featuring Dawn!!

Budding Pilot

2007-12-11T20:25:00.000-06:00

A layout about Ron flying...that's right....flying. It is so cute watching him play :) Here is my journaling:

Ron has really been enjoying his pilot lessons here he is doing touch and go’s at the Genoa Airport.

Time for more designer love.....

2007-12-11T17:41:00.000-06:00

It is Paula Duncan. Paula has some awesome kits. Here are some layouts I created with Paula's most recent kits. All these kits are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs. Stop by the yummy site and check out Paula's store.

Credits: Paula Duncan's AWESOME Groovy to the X-Max Kit and Paula's Tiki Bar Alpha's, all are available right here at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Credits: All Kristin Cronin-Barrow & Paula Duncan's Thumpty Thump Thump kit except for Alphas are Paula Duncan's Tiki bar.

2007-11-28T21:13:00.000-06:00

My wonderful family....I love you ALL so very very much! I dedicate this picture to Dad....man if he could see us now. Welllll I think he does...and look at us Dad.........I love you and miss you so much. Everytime I look at this beautiful family I think of you..........

2007-11-27T19:35:00.000-06:00

Well this is just a fun little picture that Ron took of Angie, Erica and I prior to the USC/Nebraska game. This is my tribute to my Huskers....OH yeah we had the crappiest football season forever...THANK GOD the volleyball girls got their backs :) BUT we did one hell of time.....

2007-11-03T08:37:00.000-05:00

My fun little layout about sweet Julia, our niece. If she isn't the cutest little thing. It was so cute how shy she was coming to our house, but she warmed up and was the life of the party.......

BIG DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK SALE....

2007-11-02T11:16:00.000-05:00

at www.kjoistudios.com.......

In celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day.......Most products will be marked down 30%-50% starting today, 11/02 through 11/04 in the Kjoistudios store. Quick mouse on over and check out some of the beautiful kits that the designers at Kjoi have whipped up the last few months. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Please note the discounts are already marked in the shop, so you don't need a coupone for this sale! Just fill up your cart!

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

Sending a little love...

2007-11-02T09:28:00.001-05:00

to one of the designers I create for. I am starting off the new and improved...OK the UPDATED Gone Scrap Crazy by showing off some stuff I have creating for GRETCHEN TRIPP!! She was one of the first people that took a chance and invited me to be on her Creative Team. I LOVE to create with Gretchen's items. Her kits are so versatile and I love that I can pull from her other other kits and so many work together. Gretchen's kits can be found here:

http://www.elementalscraps.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=16

Here is a sampling of some layouts I have done using Gretchen Amazing Kits!

This is the second of two layouts I created for Gretchen Tripp's Creative Team using her Be Still kit. I LOVE this kit. It is so versatile and has some great elements. My niece insisted on me taking this picture of her holding and Easter Egg...I really didn't want the Egg in this picture Our sweet niece Cassidy. She is such a pumpkin and we just love her to pieces. Photo taken on Easter Sunday 2007.

Gretchen Tripp's Be Still Kit; I also used Katie Pertiet's Fabric Flowers and recolored it. I also used Katie's notebook papers and folded cardboard corner, K Mccombs Spiralicious swirls.

This is one of two layout's I created using Gretchen Tripp's Be Still kit as part of her creative team. It was absolutely perfect for my Nephew's Confirmation pictures. I simply love this great kit!! My nephew is such a good kid. His faith is very important to him and it was such a pleasure to be able to share his special day with him..... Sheldon on his confirmation day with his gorgeous cake. Sheldon is such a special boy, so talented and totally irreplaceable and one special Nephew.

Everything on here is Gretchen's Be Still kit with a few exceptions.; Safety pin Tag Katie Pertiet's and the Stacked photo frames.; Fonts used: Jackson Junior Sans
Times New Roman

2007-11-02T07:14:00.000-05:00

I am smitten with this layout. I actually did this for a challenge at one of my scrapbooking sites. The challenge was to use a Clock on a layout......and well.....

This is also a layout I did for my Grandmother. This was taken at her 100th Birthday party in January, so I am going to have it printed and frame it for her for Christmas this year.

As always, thanks for stopping by and taking a peak at my layouts....many more to come.......see ya around.

Well...I am back....

2007-11-01T15:36:00.000-05:00

two months later and I think I have finally put my finger on what I want this blog to be. I want it to be a place to advertise for my CT's and favorite designers. So stayed tuned and watch for some exciting stuff.

I am so honored to "work" for the awesome people I do and now it is my turn to buckle down and tell all of you just how great they are....or rather show u!!

STAYED TUNED!!

2007-11-01T13:23:00.000-05:00

Just a layout I created for a duel purpose. As CT work and for my Book of Me....

Journaling: For my Book of Me the challenge question was.......scrapbook about your addiction(s) I thought it was racing until I read the definition.....”An addiction is a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences to the individuals health, mental state or social life.” After reading this, I decided that there is no addiction here. Serious or fun, the nearest addiction I have is food, but even I can control that. I have decided that I am addicted to life....to being alive and living each moment....probably the greatest addiction one can have.
10-2007

2007-10-27T21:31:00.000-05:00

A picture of Ron and I in Mexico this past Winter. I love this photo.....kind of dorky, but still love it.

Journaling: There is no one that I would rather spend time with than you and each moment with you is something special. Mexico, 2007

2007-08-20T17:15:00.000-05:00

I did these layouts using some pictures that I swore I would never scrap. These are all pictures I took out of our airplane window before we left Cancun and just shortly after we got into the air. I didn't realize how much I loved the one that is pictured below. So here they are completely scrapped and done. Yeah!!

2007-08-14T08:01:00.000-05:00

Doing a layout about myself isn't always easy. I did this layout for one of my CT Assignments. I used my favorite Quote "Life is Team Sport" and wrote just a little bit about me. In a weird sort of way I really like this layout. It turned out better than I thought it would.

GREAT STUFF at Treasures to Scrap!

2007-08-01T18:43:00.000-05:00

HOW exciting is this???? Treasures to Scrap is having it's DIGITAL store GRAND OPENING on August, 6th. If your a digi scrapper, mark your calendar and visit TTS. They have awesome designers over at TTS! Check it out!

2007-08-01T08:45:00.000-05:00

I recently created these two layouts using papers and embellishments from Dawn Inskip's Secret Garden kit. This kit is available for purchase at www.kjoistudios.com beside that, site owner Kara Jones and other designers have some awesome stuff in the store. I am having alot of fun being on Kara's Creative Team and have had fun designing with the items available in the K-Joi store.

I also used Corked items from Paula Duncan. Paula's Corked Items as well as all her other kicking kits are available at www.sweetshoppedesigns.com Stop over and visit Paula's Store. I have found endless uses for that cork! I LOVE that stuff! Participated in a Creative Team challenge using the cork and ended up creating 14 different layouts with it!

I did these layouts about my favorite dirt drivers. It seems that some of my favorite layouts are my racing ones. Oh Imagine that :)

2007-07-24T10:38:00.000-05:00

I really do like these two layouts I did for my Newest Creative Tream K-Joi Studios. Ron took both of these photos on the Fourth of July at our Cabin and they are pretty cool. Thank goodness he took them....cause they were perfect for Kara's awesome Fourth of July kit......

Pictured in the pictures are My nieces Alicia and Cassidy, My Mom Gloria, My Sister-in-law Barb and me! :)

2007-07-23T18:21:00.000-05:00

All of the following layouts were Created for my various Creative Teams, and include Kits and Elements from designers Gretchen Tripp and Paula Duncan and none Creative Teams items created by Katie Pertiet.

These pictures were taken at my Nephew Sheldon's Confirmation. They are pictures of him with this Parents Larry and Barb, his family including his Sister Jessica, his Grandparents Gloria and Jerry and Marion and his Godparents Paula, Chuck and George.

2007-05-16T07:31:00.000-05:00

I did this layout about my Sister-in-law for the Paula Duncan Design Team. I SOOOO love this great kit, but I also love this layout. I also loved what I wrote: I am very proud to say that she is married to my brother. I have known my sister-in-law for nearly 2o years now and I can honestly say that she adds alot to my life. She is a tremendous wife and mother. She is such a good person, she works hard, she is very smart and always is willing to help out when she can. I know I can ask for advice or ask assitance. I love my Sister-in-law! She Rocks!

2007-04-26T09:45:00.000-05:00

Here is my second layout I did for Gretchen's Creative Team using the Admirable Kit. I also did this one because this picture of John and Mindy is just so cute! I just snapped this of them before they went into their reception. Are they not the cutest!

2007-04-26T09:42:00.000-05:00

I created this layout for Gretchen Tripp Designs Creative Team. It is also a layout I was inspired to do after seeing this photo of Krissy and I at John and Mindy's wedding on my camera. Love you Krissy and I really do love this layout!

2007-04-10T14:17:00.000-05:00

I am bound and determined to get my Mexico Album done and I am well on my way....here is another layout using some of my pictures from the trip. This one just happens to be a layout about Ron and I. I like this layout...ALOT!

2007-04-09T20:59:00.000-05:00

I really really really had a blast with this layout. I enjoyed every moment of creating this because I really did journal alot about me that might surprise people.......

I love to Write

I have Dyslexia

I go crazy driving an ATV

I have owned two businesses of my own

I use to love to run

Cheap Trick is on my I-Pod

I was a size 9

2007-04-09T20:18:00.000-05:00

A page for my Mexico Album.

Travel Notes to self......really had another great time with this!

1. Make sure your bag is the one on the top.

2. This is not a ergonomically safe way to transport luggage

3.Tip this guy....ALOT!

4. Ask “Is this an industrial strength luggage cart?”

5. Throw out all the black luggage

6. Pink tags DO NOT help your luggage stand out!

7. Think of this poor guy when you just have to pack “one more pair of shoes”.

8. Finally the number one note to self....If you are tired of hunting...BUY A COLORFUL SET OF LUGGAGE!

2007-04-09T19:15:00.000-05:00

I really really love this layout. I have NO idea why but it is one of my favorites. I did this for a challenge at one of my scrapbooking sites and it just ended up this way.

2007-02-17T08:22:00.000-06:00

I enjoyed doing this layout about our Godson Eric. When I saw him clutching those toys I just knew that was worthy of a photo.

2007-02-04T18:45:00.000-06:00

This layout was just fun for me....I didn't want it to be too fancy....just kind of us...and it is....a little fun and certainly not formal.

2007-01-07T21:05:00.000-06:00

This is my favorite Layout of 07 so far :) I had such a blast creating this layout and such a blast on New Years Eve with my friends. This one probably will go into my album first :)

2007-01-05T18:24:00.000-06:00

There is a major story behind this picture. I LOVE Nebraska Football and I have loved lots of Nebraska players but none more than Brooke Berringer. When Brooke was killed I was crushed. So during football season. I made sure I got to the statue erected in his memory at the North side of the stadium. I LOVE this picture.....if I just would have had the oppotunity to meet Brooke in person.

2006-12-20T13:49:00.000-06:00

This is a layout I did for a Challenge at one of my scrapbooking sites. Scrap at inanimate object and here is my Eddie Bear. I really like this layout. It is just so me. I had a blast doing this, even though I didn't win anything with it, it is still one of my favorites from the past few months.

2006-11-21T19:49:00.000-06:00

I really really really love this photo...it is so me...I am darn near tempted to use this photo in a frame for the center piece for me downstairs bathroom. This layout is real special to me. It just happened and I love it.

2006-11-03T09:17:00.000-06:00

Ahhhh my dear nephew and Godson Eric. I did the layout for a challenge at one of my scrapbooking sites. I so LOVE this layout. I think I might pull the one picture out and scrap it seperate.....cause you can't see the cute look on Eric's face as he is getting ready to jump. This is one of my favorite layouts of the week.

2006-11-03T08:35:00.000-06:00

WOOOO HOOOO! I just won a layout contest with this layout! My nieces and nephews must have brought me good luck. I love this picture of the kids. They hardly get to be together anymore, so I really treasure this photo of them . THANKS kids for taking this picture and you are each a blessing.

2006-10-17T13:42:00.000-05:00

Ron took this picture of Rhonda and I at Bristol, can't you just tell how excited we were to go racing. Hard to count how laps Rhonda and I spent racing :) I have never done a completely Black and White Layout.....until now!

2006-10-15T18:47:00.000-05:00

I just love this picture of Ron & Marshall. This page was so much fun to do....almost as fun as tanking was on the Fourth of July. You just have to LOVE America! Tanking ROCKS!

2006-10-15T18:39:00.000-05:00

This is a digital layout as usual.....I need to scan in my paper ones......BUT anyway..... I almost completely forget about these pictures. They are not earth shattering but I love them cause look how peaceful my friends look, I am glad that I wore them out....that means they had a great time

2006-10-10T23:11:00.000-05:00

I could not resist doing this layout about our driver CLINT BOWYER. It took Ron and I a long time to pick a driver that we both really really liked, come on the kid is a former Modified driver, he is from the Midwest and grew up racin at Lakeside Speedway.....Kansas is as close as we are going to get to a driver....so here he is....Clint Bowyer...driver of the #2 AC Delco Busch Series car, the #07 Jack Daniels & Direct TV Car and one hot #07 Jack Daniels Modified Car when he returns to a dirt track!

2006-10-10T23:08:00.000-05:00

I had the most terrible time scrappin this great picture. I mean look at us...are we not the happiest group of race fans in the entire world. Finally, a couple of days ago......bammm it hit me and here it is. It is not perfect, but I do enjoy looking at it, brings back great memories.

2006-10-10T23:04:00.000-05:00

I did this layout as a challenge on a scrapbooking site and I wasn't sure I was going to like this, but I did, mostly because I love this picture. It is the most moving photo, but I had alot to say about this photo :)

2006-10-10T23:01:00.000-05:00

This layout happen completely by accident. I was trying to upload another picture and somehow I made this the background of the page and that was it. I said "WOW I really love this" Thus this layout was born....and I am glad.....cause I love it!

2006-10-09T17:30:00.000-05:00

Somehow my friend Pat convinced me to get in his Late Model race car...OK it did not take much talking at all to get me in. This is the Layout that I did about that night and how much fun I had sitting in that car....then when he started it....THAT ROCKED!!

2006-10-09T17:08:00.000-05:00

I did the layout for a challenge on my scrapbooking website and I really do like it. I am really lovin that simple look. I absolutely LOVE this picture. This is me, my friends Catherine and Sara. I haven't been friends with either one of these girls for all that long, but it feels like forever, I love spending time with these two! They are great friends and I love them!

2006-10-09T16:57:00.000-05:00

I took this photo way back in 2004 and it took me this long to scrap it! No not really, I just forgot I had it.....so here it is. I am also trying to use up some stash that I haven't used in a long time. This is the first non-digital I have done for a long time. I'll keep posting some layouts!!

2006-06-20T17:32:00.000-05:00

When Ron was taking these photos I thought he had lost his mind, but now that I have them I love them and so glad he did!!

2006-06-07T21:45:00.000-05:00

Sydney and Andrea...just a couple of sweet hearts. I did this page about my nieces and I LOVE IT! It has to be one of my favorites.

2006-06-06T06:37:00.000-05:00

I really like this picture of my nieces and I just wanted to do something different and a little unique by my standards.

2006-06-05T21:09:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I just really really have a brainstorm and this was it. I did the layout one night after the races at the US 30 Speedway. It is very important to me to scrap these photos from our Anson photo shoot. This is so simple, and I swear this layout is a flashback to my Yearbook days....looks just like one of my layouts from High School!

2006-06-04T00:05:00.000-05:00

This has to be the most simple layout of my life! My best friend in whole world!

2006-06-02T10:30:00.000-05:00

I had this idea in my head for a long time but just couldn't get it down. Then when my scrapbooking site posted this design as a layout challenge, I knew that was it! This is one of my very favorite layouts...ever. I hope Dave loves it as much as I do....cause I am done Christmas Shopping for Dave :)

2006-06-01T09:22:00.000-05:00

Boy now this is a famililar site. Cassidy posing.....this time with her Easter Basket. I did the Layout for a monthly Challenge on a scrapbooking website. One thing for sure, Cassidy never goes without.

2006-05-31T23:55:00.000-05:00

I saw this picture of my Newphew Sheldon and I thought it was just perfect to do just a sort of look to the future kind of thing....so here it is.

2006-05-30T23:34:00.000-05:00

This is a LO I did for my Book of ME! I am so glad I did this page. I LOVE it! Not too happy about the picture, but I am happy how this turned out!

2006-05-26T23:34:00.000-05:00

This is my brother George's daughter and this Layout is going to be his Father's day present. I really love that picture. She is such a photo lover. Mainly she just loves to run to the back of my camera to "see herself". She is such a treasure.

2006-05-23T23:34:00.000-05:00

This is one of the very first Layouts that I did using the Scrapbook Max software...it was good practice :) I get the biggest bang out these pictures of Ron taken recently in New Mexico....he was like a little boy watching and waiting for his ice cream. Poor thing.....but I had to wait longer than him :)

2006-05-22T23:34:00.000-05:00

I absolutely LOVE this photo, I think it just such a perfectly representative photo. Me with my little racin headphones on listening to drivers, everyone else just perfectly content. We love our friends Joel and Heather and we don't get to see them nearly enough. So from time to time I look at the Layout and smile.

2006-05-21T23:34:00.000-05:00

My Perfect Match. I had this picture sitting forever on my computer. I decided to do a Digital Layout about it because it just came to me one afternoon. So I opened my computer and scraped this picture that I had been staring at since the 4th of July, 2005. Touchdown!

2006-05-17T23:34:00.000-05:00

This is my Nieces Graduation gift......I decided to make her a custom "SHE" book. I wanted to include the journaling for her dedication, so this is it......(you can't read it on the page):

For as long as I can remember you have always been the one who is my cuddle bug. You were my first niece, so girl, so sweet and I loved everysingle thing about you. Never forget where you came from and those who love you the most. Put your trust in those who look you in the eye and touch your soul. It seems so unreal to me that you have grown so fast into a beautiful young woman. There is nothing more in this life than I wish for you than the most love and happiness you can find. Enjoy your life, have fun, never cease to amaze yourself. Someday test love out, make sure the person you chose is honest, trustworthy and kind. Seek and you will find safe, secure and comfortable. Most of all remember that I will and always will be your Aunt. You are a treasure to me. I have watched you grow from a tiny little infant to who you are today. You have so much ahead of you. Some many good times and some bad, but use the bad to build courage, strength and hope. Remember your life is a gift...unwrap it slowly, and enjoy ever bit of it. I love you! I always have and I always will, if you need a friend give me call......Aunt Kristin

2006-05-06T23:34:00.000-05:00

2006-05-03T23:34:00.000-05:00

2006-04-17T23:32:00.000-05:00

You Didn't Forget. This is a Layout I did celebrating a Special Valentine's Gift from Ron. I was sort of Sad because I was away from Ron on Valentine's day......but as you will read......it all worked out fine.