Lovingly Created

Here's a new Sketch!

2012-01-27T13:32:00.001-04:00

I created this multi-photo sketch featuring circles for Sketches: Creatively Yours. Hope you like it! Pop on over to S: CY and see what the Design Team created! Well worth a peek! :)

Remember that we have a Design Team Call on at S: CY too. You have 'til Jan 30th to apply.

Here's that new Sketch:

Sketch #3-12 created for the
Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog

"Outdoor Dude" Layout
This is Noah at school during recess in 2007

All papers and cardstock are from Close To My Heart
Ink: Close to my Heart
Stamp: 7Gypsies
Lettering: BasicGrey
Small lettering: Cosmo Cricket
Numbers: Flair Designs
Photo Credits: with extra SPECIAL THANKS to Noah's amazing school team in 2007- Grade Primary/One

Thanks for checking this out... Have a wonderful weekend! We're dealing with an awful winter storm here right now but all will be fine. :) We're used to it! LOL

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A new card...

2012-01-20T17:51:00.000-04:00

The S: CY blog had a new card Sketch posted this morning- one by Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko. Isn't this a great sketch?

S: CY Sketch #112 created by
Ann Seleshanko

Here's the card I made using the sketch. It was for January 12th... Kate's 18th birthday.

"Happy Birthday" card created with
S: CY Sketch #112

Thanks for peeking, everyone... please don't forget to check out the S: CY Design Team Call ~ There's still time to apply!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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LOAD 2-12

2012-01-18T12:14:00.008-04:00

~~ I am so very excited about LOAD! ~~

Pete gave me a registration to "LOAD 212" for Christmas... as part of the scrappiness he always gives me that time of year.
So... not only did I get oodles of awesome Close to My Heart (*CTMH) goodies to scrap with, I also got my LOAD registration! Thank You hon.

What's LOAD? Well, it's Layout a Day, with scrapbooker, teacher, author and FUN, CARING, REAL PERSON Lain Ehmann. This will be my second LOAD... I did one last year as well. That's in addition to completing one of Lain's LOAD-based online classes with my friend Ann Seleshanko. So, really, I guess this will be #3 LOAD for me.

So, what do I love about LOAD?

1) I will get 29 new LOs done in 29 days.

2) I get new and interesting prompts from Lain every day to spur me on.

3) There is a Flickr group of awesome scrappers to share and chat with.

4) We LOAD-sters have a Gallery all our own, where we can post our LOs in a Photostream & give/receive feedback/support to our sisters.

5) The Gallery will remain handy & accessible to us online after LOAD is completed! LOVE this!

6) I get to spend virtual time sharing and discussing LOAD-related scrappy things with my good friend Ann S., who lives 5000 miles away in AB.

7) Lain is genuinely funny, and a blast to have around.

8)There are prizes!!!

9) I get to share ideas for FAST crockpot meals! LOAD-sters last year loved this & some asked me to share again, LOL! LOVE to share recipes.

10) During LOAD, I will scrap some BIG photos. Do you know how many of those we HAVE? Yes, we have 4 kids. That means we have a bazillion big pics to get scrapped, & saved. They're fast to do up, but it seems that except for when I am a little pressed for time during LOAD, they do not get done! I have saved some up for this very month! LOL Those will get done, and that's an awesome thing to accomplish.

11) I get to use MANY "Close to My Heart" goodies from my scrappy supplies and scrap a LOT after the little kiddos go to bed during February!

12) I get to dig into my stash of scrapbooking goodness. WHAT could be better than that?

There are 12 things-- FOR STARTERS-- about why I love doing, LOAD.

It's easy to register for this awesome month-long scrappy event.
I guarantee you'll love it. Here's the link: LOAD 212
See you there!

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A little contest at My Little Bit of Whimsy!

2012-01-18T10:26:00.002-04:00

Little contest!

Hi Gals... Stephanie Hart, at the My Little Bit of Whimsy Blog has an easy contest going on! It's super simple and she has a fun little prize, too. Her stuff's adorable-- and she lives not 1 hr from me!
Go, see... and then enter!!

FUN CONTEST

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Another Layout!

2012-01-13T09:17:00.002-04:00

Had a beautiful Sketch by Ann Seleshanko over at S: CY this week. Here it is:

S: CY Sketch #2-12 by my friend and S:CY
Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko

...and here's my interpretation of the latest Sketch...

"A Slurpee with my Bro' " - layout #2 in 2012 from moi
using Sketch #2-12 at S: CY

The journaling reads:

Bryan, just look at the way your little brother is looking at you. He is so thrilled with the blue Slurpee that you brought back to him when Dad took you to the store! Noah knows how cool and delicious it tastes and how much he’s been enjoying it. The expression on Noah’s face as he looks at you says it all. He adores you… AND that Slurpee! Thank you for being such an awesome big brother. You always have been, and I know you always will be.

Love you both ~ Mom

Photos~ Summer 2011

Journaling~ Jan. 2012

Sure hope you enjoyed this one... I just LOVED using Ann's Sketch! Have a super Friday the 13th everyone!

New creations over at S: CY

2012-01-05T23:30:00.002-04:00

The very first Sketch of 2012 has been posted over at the Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog. It's one by "Yours truly."
Here you go, I hope you like it!

S: CY Sketch #1-12 created by
Team Leader Ali MacDonald

And, here is my interpretation of the Sketch...

"Brindle" layout
This is Noah's Autism Assistance Dog Guide, Argo.
(This is my first LO for 2012)

Closeup of the hand-drawn and cut stem
as well as the floral embellies on this layout

The journaling reads:

Argo, when they meet you for the first time, many people ask us if you are an older fella since you have some colouring on your face, legs and muzzle. They wonder aloud if maybe you are a bit grizzled, like many older Black Labs do become. But, with a closer look, they see that it is brown/tan colour, not grey. You have what is termed "brindle" colouring. It sometimes shows up in the Lions Foundation of Canada's breeding program... it's not very common, but AADG Head Trainer Chris Fowler told us that it makes an appearance every once in a while. Some folks have asked us whether you may have a wee bit of “Rottie” in you. I am able to assure them that you are a purebred Black Lab and that your special colouring can be explained through genetics. It’s so interesting! Your brindle shows really well in this photo. You are just so darned cute with your brown eyebrows and touches of brown and tan on your legs and face!

Photo~ Dec 2010

Journaling Dec 2011

Thanks for stopping by!! Love seeing you all!

**Remember that there is a DT call out at the Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog right now-- please do pop over and read about it... the call is open for applications until Jan 30th!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
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2011-12-31T09:57:00.000-04:00

Guess what?
We have a Design Team Call out over at Sketches: Creatively Yours.
Be sure to apply! S: CY is a no-stress environment so you'll love working there... lots of inspiration and sharing there!
Check it out!
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Value and Beauty Built in...the BEST scrapbook Albums EVER!

2011-12-10T11:28:00.032-04:00

Value and Beauty built in: We R Memory Keepers Albums

By Alison K. MacDonald

I’m a scrapbooker… I save memories through photos and stories. I’m making sure those memories, thoughts and little information tidbits will be available to future generations.

Because I see the value in memory keeping, I’ve always had an appreciation for items that are “can’t live withouts” in my role as protector of these precious memory treasures.

I’ve discovered products that I can rely on to help me safeguard what is important. These are products that I know and love for their quality finish, richness of design, ease of use, and most especially for their sturdiness. Today I’ve been asked to share one such product with you.

The We R Memory Keepers Album made for 12x12” scrapbook page layouts. I was given one of these by my parents a few years ago as part of my Christmas gift, and wow: I was very impressed! Here’s what happened.

In 2004, I’d been scrapbooking for about two years, and intensely disliked post-bound albums. I had recently discovered the convenience and ease of 3-ring binders for my layout storage. This happened right around the time that many scrappers had discovered the handy nature of 3–ring binders and there was a big demand for them. The binders were being made for a hasty sale and a quick buck, with poor quality materials and awful workmanship. Having to spend money on albums that were flimsy, unattractive, and made of cheap-looking materials had me discouraged. There seemed to be nothing sturdier and attractive available!

My Mom, a lifelong crafter and home economist, listened to the frustration in my complaints and asked me what would work better. Then she looked for a solution every time she shopped in craft stores. She kept me posted on her progress, and lo and behold, Christmas arrived: she’d done it! I had never seen anything that could be called a decent 3-ring 12x12” scrapbook album until my parents happened across the WRMK ones and rescued me!

I now use the WRMK 12x12” D-ring albums exclusively in which to store all of my newly created layouts. I’m working on transferring the pages stored in other MUCH less sturdy 3-ring albums over to these. Once I am caught up with WRMK storage for my 3-ring pages, I will also need to transfer several of my post-bound albums, which are falling apart!

I unhesitatingly recommend these albums to EVERYONE. Let’s go over exactly what these albums look like and WHY I am such a fan. Here is a photo of the wine coloured album…

These We R Memory Keepers albums are imported from Italy. They’re made of acid free archival materials and are readily available for purchase. You’ll be thrilled with these!

The colours are richly-toned and look classic no matter where you display them. Colours available through Scrapbook.com are: black, cinnamon, navy and wine, aqua, lavender, plum, buttercup, burgundy, orange soda, and more other colours than you could ever count! So be sure to check them out... I can attest that they are just gorgeous!

As a major benefit, this is a 3-ring binder style album, so you can open the D-rings to load or move pages around. This is a convenient time-saver, meaning no need to feel that you can ‘only’ scrapbook chronologically!! The D-rings are sturdy, “sit” properly, and can be popped open and closed when you wish.

The album is roomy; more than true 12x12” in size. I measured: the closed album is = 15.5” wide x 12.5” tall.

The finish is a smooth-to-the touch yet faintly-textured faux leather and can easily be wiped clean. The album is very slightly padded.

All edges are beautifully finished with decorative, sturdy stitching.

The lining inside matches the cover & is securely stitched in place.

Album corners are tipped in durable, attractive metal. This metal has been shaped to prevent any snagging or scratching. This feature is also self-protective and keeps the album’s corners from becoming bumped or damaged.

The album spine features a timelessly attractive metal-rimmed identification holder for labeling the album’s contents. Simply change the ID tag in the holder if you change the contents of your album.

Each album retails for $29.99 at Scrapbook.com and comes complete with 10 top-loading page protectors (ie: holds 20 layouts). I counted, and currently one of my WRMK albums is filled with 30 page protectors (= 60 layouts). If your layouts are “lumpy,” I’d recommend storing no more than 25 layouts in each album. (Tip : Remember that scrapbook albums are meant to be stored standing up.)

I have also used my favourite brand of panoramic style (fold-out) page protectors in my WRMK albums, and have been thrilled with the results. They fit beautifully, fold out the way they’re meant to, and perfectly display memories that “need” to be seen together.

Scrapbook.com carries “We R Memory Keepers 12x12 Three Ring Classic Leather” as part of regular stock. Here is an easy way to find what you’re looking for!

LINK: http://store.scrapbook.com/wr-40337-1.html?t12-13=we+r+memory+keepers

$29.99 per album: Worth every single penny!!!

Try one: I guarantee that this will become your “go-to album” style. Its’ high quality and richness make WRMK albums the only ones worth storing your precious memories in!

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A Late-Breaking Tip: If you’re into thinking about Christmas why not ask a family member add this to your special list? Better yet, treat a scrapbooking family member to the value built in to this beautiful product.

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SUGAR COOKIES!!!

2011-11-16T09:58:00.003-04:00

I'm making 1-2 batches of cookies today for a Bake Sale at Daniel's school. The Grade 6 classes are raising money for Art Supplies as there was no money in the budget this year for them. Art is an important subject, IMHO...

So-- I am baking some simple and easy Sugar Cookies! Thought I'd share my favourite recipe for them here today. I have been making this recipe since I was a teenager. It came from our neighbour, Carol C., in Riverview, NB.

Enjoy!

Sugar Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 deg F

Ingredients:

1 cup margarine
1 c white sugar
1 egg
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp Cream of Tartar
1 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Method:

"Pam" a cookie sheet.
Mix all ingred.
Roll into 1” balls, roll balls in a little wht sugar. Place on cookie sheet.
Press down gently with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
Bake 10-12 min, just watch carefully-- til SLIGHTLY golden- my ovens have varied over the years so not sure of exact time. 10 min seems about right most times.
Enjoy!
These are delicious and light tasting and they freeze like a DREAM so you can make them well ahead of time!
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A new layout to share

2011-11-13T16:37:00.001-04:00

Over at Sketches: Creatively Yours, we share a new sketch and Design Team interpretations every single week.
Here is the latest sketch...

Sketch #22-11 created by
Ali MacDonald for Sketches: Creatively Yours

"Sand Dollar" created by Yours Truly
using my own sketch from S: CY as inspiration

Journaling reads:
Daniel, in grade four, your school’s teachers helped their classes do a study of different aspects of Grand Pré, the National Historic Site. Your class was tasked with exploring the Tidal Mud Flats so vital to that area. The creature you were asked to focus on was the Blue Mussell. You drew it, too, and talked about its’ special features. Your class did a montage of a tidal mud flat on the wall, complete with the students’ drawings and 3-D representations of some of the creatures found in a Tidal Mud Flat. You can see it in the background of this photo. Here you’re holding one of the papier-maché Sand Dollars made by your class. This exploration was such an amazing way to learn about and explore a topic! You also had a class trip to the Historic Site in late spring.
~Daniel, Grade 4, Spring 2010

Be sure to pop on over to S: CY and see what the Team has created with Sketch #22-11!

Also, we have special words for our Blog readers/ followers at the end of our post this week... did you know we are always looking for talented Guest Designers?
No??
Well go on over and check!
See you soon!

PS: Be sure to check our FB page too...

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A Christmas Layout!!

2011-11-08T14:15:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone,

We have a brand new Sketch up this week at Sketches: Creatively Yours! It's by Ann Seleshanko, our Senior Designer. It's awesome! Here it is:

S: CY Sketch #21-11 by Ann Seleshanko

...and here is my interpretation~ from Christmas 2009...

Our Tree: 2009

Here's a closeup...

Glass beads, ribbon, and brads- a closer view...

Here's the journaling:

Thanks for popping by!!
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My layout for S:CY this week...

2011-10-28T05:00:00.007-03:00

Today we have a brand ***New*** sketch up at S:CY...

S: CY Sketch #20-11 created by Yours Truly

Here's my layout for the sketch.

"Small Storm: 2010"

The pics are some that Kate took after a small storm we had in January 2010. Just 6 cm of snow, but BOY did it ever blow around!

Information about this layout...
* Indicates items from MUCH older stash
** Recycled items

Journaling reads:

January 2, 2010

Snowed a bit

** 6 cm **

Blew around a lot

Pretty at dusk pics

TY Kate!

Journaling font: Corbel

CS:
Bazzill Jacaranda

Patterned Papers:
"Little Boy Blue Collection" by Piggy Tales
*Scallop edged strip used at top: "Little Boy" #063
*Dots: "Cow in the Corn" #066
*Circular pattern at top: "The Horn" #068
*Dk. Blue paper: "Sheep in the Meadow" #065

*Patterned strip across top: Marrakech chip stickers by Basic Grey
*Patterned strip across bottom: Marrakech chip stickers by Basic Grey
Number stickers: BasicGrey Stella Ruby and Blush

*Pale blue grosgrain ribbon: Savvy 'n Sassy store
Stickles: Diamond

Lettering:
*Make it Special (from Dollarama)

**Snowman: cut from a photo Christmas card sent to us last year... saved the photo and then filed the snowman in my Scraprack for later use. :)

Please go have a peek at what the rest of the S: CY Design Team and our awesome Guest Designer Andrea Wiebe created with the sketch! LINK to S: CY is HERE. See you soon!
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Some fun tricks...ideas...

2011-10-24T12:02:00.008-03:00

Hi Everyone!
I got a LO done this past week! Can you believe it? They are pics & journaling from Jan 2010, ones from our daughter Kate's very relaxed 16th birthday!
Here is the journaling:

Sweet Sixteen- How the heck did THAT happen, Katie? Wow…This year, you had a quiet birthday with just the six of us here at home. You asked for a pound cake from Sobey’s instead of a DQ ice cream cake this year, so we got you one. The bright pink and blue icing colours were a hoot, but those cakes ARE delicious… it’s well known that they’re yummy! You and Dad enjoyed all the icing! Grandma and Grandpa gave you a beautiful handmade wooden box with an inlaid horse as your special 16^th birthday gift. It was gorgeous! So nice that your birthday fell on a weekend! We just had a relaxing, no-stress day, it was fun. ~Jan 12, 2010

"Sweet * 16" layout lovingly created by Ali

OK, a question for you.
How's everyone out there doing in being sure they use up items in their "stash" of scrappy supplies?
I was so happy a few days ago about this... this is a LO where I managed to use a strip of Colorbok paper that I had been hoarding- just a bigger "scrap"- really. As you can see, I put it to work as a sort of border accent on a LO... on the left...
Then, I also fussy-cut a handful of flowers from what had been left over from THAT scrap after I made the strip on the left.

I used the fussy-cut flowers to:
1) "edge" my journaling- just glued the flowers in place one by one in a "strip" to create visual definition along the top and bottom of the journaling block...
2) and used one of the flowers accent the space between the words "Sweet" and "16." That flower was glued onto heavy CS first, then I pop-dotted it up in just the right spot.

Wanted to share the happy feeling using scraps gives me, LOL LOL

Additionally, here's an idea that I used on my title, "Sweet * 16"
One of my NEEDED letters (an "i,") had been damaged- I think it fell, and I then had run over it with my office chair. Oops! It had white "scuffs" on it from the rubbing on the laminate floor in my office. So... after looking at the situation, I scruffed up ALL the brown Thickers (ie: all my needed lettering and numbers) with a regualar nail file first. Then I wiped off any dust on the letters, and coloured over the whitish scruffing with a Copic Marker in E44 (Clay).
:o) I just love how it turned out. The white that showed up on the lettering after sanding was WAY too harsh! This looks really neat ... an easy and fun way to individualize those letters and make them a little more casual and unique all at the same time.

Other info about this LO:

Main CS- Chatterbox Butter by Bazzill
Blue CS- Twilight: Close To My Heart (CTMH)
Kraft-coloured CS: Desert Sand by CTMH
Patterned papers-
Graphic 45- Christmas Past collection "Deck the Halls" #4500139 (burgundy & cream)
Colorbok- a large scrap from my stash
(burgundy w/ Floral)
TPC Studio- Mediteranean Summer Collection (smaller scrap)
(turquoise strip under title lettering)
Ink: Twilight by CTMH
Title lettering: American Crafts Thickers
Corner punch: Creative Memories
Copic Marker: E44 (Clay)
Small Lettering - Glitz Designs in Ivory
Journaling Font: Corbel

Hope you liked the LO!
Have a wonderful day and thanks for coming by!
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Card Sketch #8 at S: CY

2011-10-21T18:43:00.003-03:00

Hi Everyone!

Card Sketch #8 is up at S: CY and I invite you to check it out!

I created 2 cards for this one, using the sketch as inspiration-- a jumping off point, so to speak. :) Here you go, first- the Card Sketch, by Ann Seleshanko...

S:CY Card Sketch #8 by Ann Seleshanko

"Warm Wedding Congratulations" card
created using Ann's S: CY Sketch #8 as inspiration

"Happy Birthday" card for a kiddo
created using Ann's S: CY Sketch #8 as inspiration

I was thrilled with Sketch #8 because in making these cards I was able to put some older supplies to good (GREAT) use! The dinosaur card enabled me to use a CUTE CUTE CUTE dino diecut I had been hoarding since the start of my scrappin'n career ... LOL... SILLY...and those rub ons were from "Mod"-- a few left over ones from a larger sheet that I had in my stash. The card turned out SO cute that I was thrilled. Oh yes- the striped paper is some older Crate Paper I had in my scraps bin from the first time I EVER ordered anythig online!! What a hoot! It just all went really well tohgether... with the added Glitz Designs BRIGHT green mini lettering, I was as pleased as punch. Simple and fun! Thanx Ann for the Sketch!

Sketch #8 also meant that I was able to try out my Big Shot-- I had a heart shaped embossing folder I had been wanting to use and boy, it turned out sweet on that wedding card. I used some Close to My Heart "Bliss" paper, too. Loved doing those fussy-cut apple blossoms! Right up my "alley" here in the gorgeous Annapolis Valley!

Thanks so much for popping by my Blog today.... Be sure to head on over to S: CY and see what the rest of the DT there created with Sketch #8. Well worth the time! Have a GREAT weekend!

New Sketch at S:CY & my interpretation!

2011-10-14T00:01:00.002-03:00

Here is a brand new sketch over at Sketches: Creatively Yours, created by our Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko.

My interpretation of the sketch is below. I was really happy with it! I used stickles and separated flower petals to create a sort of purple-y-teal peacock feather "eye" at the top right hand corner... and adhered everything with Glue Dots!

This is so appropriate as I was chosen as the Glue Dots Facebook Fan of the Week yesterday morning! This was sooo exciting! Boy, what a treat. LOL Thanks Glue Dots! I wanted to update my Blog right away with this LO but had to wait for the Sketch #19-11 Reveal this AM! LOL

Hope you like the layout.

Be sure to go to S: CY to check out Ann's PERFECT Sketch, which I used as a jumping-off point to inspire this LO- clearly it is not EXACTLY the same but I LOVED the inspiration! That sketch has now been saved in my arsenal of "mucho-helpful" sketches.

Go have a peek at what the S: CY DT has created with this Sketch!!! Some awesome work!!

"Peacock Splendour: 2009" by Ali MacDonald
created using Sketches: Creatively Yours Sketch #19-11

Thanks for popping by, please become a follower and I will pop over to your Blog or Gallery and say hello, too! :)

Have a great day all! :o) THANKS AGAIN, GLUE DOTS!!!!
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Wanted to share a few new layouts with you today...

2011-10-13T13:58:00.064-03:00

"Christmas Decor" layout based on my sketch below

Please note: the embellie in top right corner was affixed with a Glue Dot or two. I sure use them a lot! I was selected as "Fan of the Week" on their Facebook page today... what a special treat and honour: TY Glue Dots! I LOVE that product! It seriously is never far out of my reach!

Here is the sketch that this LO is based upon:

Sketch #16-11 created for Sketches: Creatively Yours by
"Yours Truly"

"Merci" card created
based on my Card Sketch #7 @ S: CY as seen below

"Des Jeans Bleus" layout created
with Bryan's school artwork from the year 2000
using S: CY Sketch below
Again, a Glue Dot was used to affix the star button and one of the pinwheels.

Sketch created for S: CY by Ann Seleshanko

"Artwork by Noah" layout created with inspiration from
S: CY Sketch below

Sketch #13-11 created for S: CY by Yours Truly

"Peekaboo 2011" layout of Noah in his clownfish toy bin was published by
Scrapbook News and Review a few months ago for their
"ORANGE" page call. Kate took these sweet photos.

Journaling reads: Noah, you have always loved the safe and secure feeling of small, enclosed spaces. When you were given a new toy bin, the first thing you did was crawl right into it!
It was neat to see you playing a kind of “Peek-a-Boo” game when Kate came in with the camera to snap a few pictures. You were so happy inside your Clown Fish toy bin! We all love the big smile we can see in the second picture, and the way your nose pokes out in that last photo!
Later on, you did start “being OK” with storing all your stuffed animals and Beanie babies in the toy bin, but not until you’d used it as a hiding spot for a few days!
I really love your quirkiness, little man!!
Photos by big sister Kate: March 2011
Journaling by Mom: June 6, 2011

"Typing, April 27, 2011" layout describes Noah's beginning (EXCITING) ability to type and how this could be very important to us in expanding his communicative abilities! What I wouldn't give to better understand this little boy!

"Noah's Artwork- Grade 2" layout describes how I love to open
his backpack to see his creations every day!
Glue Dots were used to affix the button to this page.

"An Original" - Artwork by Daniel, Grade 5, Spring 2011
Pastel and watercolour

"Aviation" by Bryan: 2000 - Gorgeous watercolour painting I took pictures of, and saved.
TY to my MIL for the airplane buttons!
Used Glue Dots to affix them after removing the shanks.

"Seasonal Art- Summer and Autumn"
Some more of Bry's elementary school Artwork. I just love it!
These precious ladybug buttons had their shanks removed, and then I affixed them to the LO using Glue Dots.

"Funky Pics"- this is Bryan at almost 16... early 2011

"En Route- 2010" layout shows the kids on the sofa as we travel along in the 1990 Land Yacht RV we purchased so we could GO somewhere and still be able to keep Noah safe.
Created using S:CY Sketch below.
Pics taken by big sister Kate.

Journaling reads: These are my favourite pictures of our boys, taken in the RV by their big sister as we drove along on our way home from camping in Bridgewater, NS. The boys, who were strapped in on the sofa, were just being generally cute and cuddly, playing together. They were having so much fun that Kate, seated across from them in one of the easy chairs, snapped these pictures. I think they are the best ones ever… they make my heart feel warm! Love all four of those kids so much…

S: CY Sketch #14-11 by Yours Truly

"Artwork by Daniel: Grade 4" based on
S: CY Sketch #10-11 below
The poinsettia and star embellies were all adhered with Glue Dots!

Daniel's Grade 4 Christmas ornament was created using his fingerprints! What a treasure!

Sketch #10-11 from S: CY created by Yours Truly

Come back soon everyone! Happy you came by and would love to get to know you!
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A new Sketch at S:CY!

2011-10-08T14:16:00.000-03:00

Just wanted to let you all know that Sketch #18-11 has been posted over at Sketches: Creatively Yours! Here it is:

Now pop on over to Sketches: Creatively Yours and see what the girls on our Design Team have created with this Sketch. You'll be happy you did! :)

HERE is the link.

See you there!~

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So excited!!

2011-10-04T11:13:00.001-03:00

Yesterday I had the absolutely wunnerful duty of announcing the NEW Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team! Go check it out!

Now here is where I get bossy, LOL! Read thru to the end for a special announcement that you, as a scrapbooker, altered item artist OR cardmaker, will NOT want to miss.

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NICEST THING EVER!!!!!!

2011-09-15T10:08:00.002-03:00

A client sent me a testimonial about the cards I have made for her. She said that I could share it on my blogs.

Here you go...

"Ali provides beautiful and creative custom cards for every occasion that surpass expectations. Despite the intricate detail and thought within each card, they remain affordable and are a pleasure to send to family and friends. They truly are a gift in themselves."

~ S. C. Aylesford, NS

MADE MY DAY!!!!

Thanks for reading!

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New Sketch over at S:CY!

2011-09-09T14:55:00.000-03:00

That's right! New sketch available over at S:CY!

Actually, this week, it's card sketch that I drew for the site. Hope you like it. We have 4 DT interpretations I am sure you'll enjoy!

Here's the LINK.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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New Sketch revealed over at S:CY!

2011-09-02T23:22:00.000-03:00

There is a brand new, GORGEOUS Sketch over at Sketches: Creatively Yours, created by talented Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko... Go see!

Additionally, there are NINE interpretations from our talented Design Team Members! Be sure to pop by and become a follower if you aren't one already... then you'll never miss a post, a sketch or a Guest.

See you there!

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You-whooooo! Guess who is....

2011-08-29T08:11:00.000-03:00

being spotlighted over at the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog!! You'll enjoy it, I know it for sure! Go see!

Have fun, and be sure to become a Follower of our Sketch Blog if you haven't already had the chance to do so!
You'll never miss a post, a sketch, or a Spotlight!

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A new Sketch over at S:CY!

2011-08-26T23:34:00.003-03:00

Check it out!!!

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WOW: THOSE CARDS!!!

2011-08-21T15:39:00.000-03:00

Ann and the girls on the Design Team over at Sketches: Creatively Yours have seriously WOW-ed me this week with their creations.

Go have a peek! Here's the LINK.

Enjoy... I know the cards are drop-dead gorgeous and the sketch is great! You'll love 'em!

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Look who is Spotlighted today....

2011-08-16T14:24:00.001-03:00

over at the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog!! You'll enjoy it, I know it for sure!

Have fun, and be sure to become a Follower of our Sketch Blog if you haven't already had the chance to do so!

You'll never miss a post, a sketch, or a Spotlight!

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New Sketch at S:CY!!

2011-08-12T11:17:00.003-03:00

Hi everyone...

Here is the latest Sketch I did for S:CY:

Sketch 13-11 by Yours truly...

...and here is the layout I created for it. Did it as part of Lain Ehmann's May 2011 LOAD class, which was a BLAST.

"Gr. 2 Artwork by Noah"

Pop over to Sketches: Creatively Yours and see what the Design Team has to offer for this Sketch. You'll enjoy it for SURE! (There are a tonne of layouts this week!)

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Frugal Grocery Shopping tips!!

2011-08-10T14:53:00.000-03:00

** Who cannot use a few frugal tips these days?** I know with our big family, we sure can!

I just love the Frugal Living site at Bella online and this week's article is awesome.

Enjoy! :)
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Featured Designer...

2011-08-07T22:09:00.001-03:00

Did you know that every week I write up a feature about one of the Designers from the Team at Sketches: Creatively Yours?? Comes see who's featured THIS week! Enjoy- it's a GUARANTEED 100% awesome treat...

See u there!

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A New Designer is being spotlighted...

2011-07-27T13:42:00.000-03:00

Come on over to Sketches: Creatively Yours and see who it is!!

See you there.
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Page for our Riding Coach

2011-07-25T18:16:00.003-03:00

Kate has a fantastic riding coach named Alissa Cue, who runs Rohan Wood Stables. Every year, during Evangeline Pony Club Camp, it's a tradition to take a picture of the kids as a group, and a photo of them all making funny faces!

This year was no exception. I was asked by some of the other Moms to create a page showcasing this funny photo for Alissa's Evangeline Pony Club Scrapbook Album.

Here is the page... Faces are blurred out here for internet safety. Hope you like it!

"The Ha-ha Photo: Pony Club Camp, 2011"

Journaling reads: Every year at Rohan Wood Stables’ Evangeline Pony Club Camp it’s a tradition to take a photo of the campers in their “silly faces.” This July was no exception! Between crossed eyes, stuck-out-tongues, squished cheeks, “Peace” signs, & the waggling fingers in ears, this photo shows the kids responding to a “Say Cheese” request, each in their own special way.

What kid, no matter what their age doesn’t enjoy silliness like this?!!

Evangeline Pony Club Camp
July 2011
(Photo taken & scrapbook page created for leader and Coach Alissa Cue with MANY THANKS)

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Pretty Birthday Card...

2011-07-13T11:23:00.002-03:00

Hi everyone!

I often do up cards for our Pony Club because it is a way that I can contribute that doesn't involve a lot of walking, ie: doing fundraising out in the heat and sun. Here is a card I made for our riding Coach, for her birthday. A group of parents (myself included,) planned to give it to her with a small gift as a TY for all her help with our riding-kids.

PS: She LOVES pink!

Card for coach Alissa designed & created by
Ali MacDonald of "The Perfect Card"

The line I used was the "Chloe Marie" Collection by daisy d's...

"Tavel rose" 18402 as the background
"Grecian Garden" 18421 for fussy-cut flowers

Both sizes of Pearls: Recollections
Gems Lg: Unique
Gems: sml: the Paper Studio

Lettering: Glitz Teeny Alpha "Ivory Block"

Mod-podge
1/4" Foam adhesive-backed tape
Scissors for fussy cutting: Close to my Heart (Ask me about these! They are the BEST!)

Card: inside

Dragonfly sticker: Provocraft- English Garden Dragonflies 42-0533

Corner shaper: CM

Hope you liked this! I had fun creating it!

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FREE Inspiration!

2011-07-08T09:16:00.000-03:00

Want some free inspiration today? Well, we have a guest Sketch Artist over at the Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog this month! Her name is Charlotte and she creates beautiful Sketches!

Come see what I'm so excited about: HERE. :) I know you'll be glad you decided to check it out!

Happy Friday!

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Card Creations...

2011-06-20T11:31:00.009-03:00

Hello everyone!

As many of you know, I have a card creating business... it's called "The Perfect Card." I have been making lots of cards for orders lately... plus some for family! Thought I'd share a few with you today!

Father's Day card w/ decorated envelope

"Happy Birthday" card w/ decorated envelope

"Thank You" card complete with a butterfly trail & butterfly inside
... w/ decorated envelope

"Congratulations on your retirement" card

"Thank You for your kindness" card w/ decorated envelope

A close-up of the above TY card

Recently, I was asked to create a Sympathy card for someone who had lost a beloved pet. Here is my creation:

Above are 2 views of the outside of the pet sympathy card
plus a view of the inside. I hope the recipient found this a comfort.

A "Thank You" card for helpers at the Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser that my parents hosted in Perth Andover, NB to benefit the Lions Foundation of Canada's Autism Assistance Dog Guides Program

... And the decorated envelope for the above card!

The above two cards were designed using the sketch below, which was created by S:CY Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko, over at the Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog.

Card Sketch 2 by Ann Seleshanko
Sketches: Creatively Yours Senior Designer

A "Celebrate" card and decorated envelope
for my Dad on his birthday

The above card was created with Card Sketch 3 by Ann Seleshanko, seen just below. I flipped the sketch.

Card Sketch 3 at Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog
created by Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko

And a couple more cards:

"Wish" card created for my youngest sister's birthday

Card and decorated envelope for one of the Volunteers at the Spaghetti Dinner that my parents hosted...raising Funds for the Lions Fndtn of Canada's Dog Guides

Hope you've liked all the cards and creations... and a special thanks to my good friend Ann S. for her card Sketches... they are such a help in inspiring me to create something pretty!
Have a wonderful June day!

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Working on... 30 in 30!!!

2011-06-20T10:09:00.003-03:00

I have this crazy idea that I wanna create 30 layouts in 30 days for June.
Thought I'd show you what's been done so far! (It's fun!) There will be more to come!

~ LAYOUT #1 in 30 DAYS ~
"Typing by Noah"

~ LAYOUT #2 in 30 DAYS ~
"Kate's Handprint Placemat Project"

~LAYOUT #3 in 30 days~
"Peekaboo"

~ LAYOUT #4 in 30 DAYS ~
"Art by Noah"

~ LAYOUT #5 in 30 DAYS ~
"Blast Off- Preschool Artwork by Noah"

~ LAYOUT #6 in 30 Days ~
"3 Guys on Christmas Day"

~ LAYOUT #7 in 30 Days ~
"You take the Cake"

~ LAYOUT #8 in 30 DAYS ~
"Doggie on the Tramp"

Thanks for having a peek everyone! Have a wonderful day!

Time to catch up with you all!

2011-06-16T10:18:00.013-03:00

I want to share the remainer of the layouts I created for the May LOAD class I did with Lain Ehmann!
It was awesome, and I am definitely doing it AGAIN!
Here are those last MAY LOs... #15-31... !
Hope you enjoy!

"A Very Good Day" layout: LOAD DAY 15
Created using Sketch 07-11 at the Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog

Pics from Rohan Wood Stables where we board our horse, Grace. This is Taylor, Kate's friend, riding Calvin, one of the lesson ponies.
~July 2010

Note
These were actually portions of pics I had cropped with my trimmer... of Kate and Grace- for another layout. I cannot ever throw out a photo, though, and so created this layout... which gave me the idea for the sketch. So... AHEM... technically, I worked backwards, but that's OK! I do that a LOT. Shhhh... don't tell anyone! LOL

Sketch 07-11 Sketches: Creatively Yours

 
Supplies:

Patterned papers: 3 Bugs in a Rug

Lettering: Pink Paislee

Bling: Dollarama

Ink: Close to my Heart- Lagoon

Rub ons: MOD

"Kelowna 2010 " layout: LOAD DAY 16
My Sister-in-law Trish, her fiance Geoff, my niece
Sophie and my nephew Sam

Supplies:

CS: Bazill Smoothies
Papers: BasicGrey Urban Prairie
Buttons: Thanks to my Mom and my MIL
Title lettering: BasicGrey
Black fine tipped pen for doodling: CM

It's purposefully off-centre, can really tell in the "IRL" LO, but it's not so obvious in the photo. Photo was taken late at night, I need to replace this one w/ a better one.

"I'd rather be riding" layout: LOAD DAY 17
Daniel at Evangeline Pony Club Camp: July 2010

Journaling:

Handwritten around perimeter of photo, j. reads: "Daniel, Daddy and I LOVE this pic of you from Pony Club Camp, July 2010. It always makes us laugh! It looks to us as though you've closed your eyes in the hope that the bucket and your chores will disappear! ~ Evangeline Pony Club Camp, July 2010"

Supplies:

Tiny light blue crosses paper: CTMH "Fanfare" Collection
Photo corner (chipboard)- CTMH
'If Pictures Could talk" strip- from "Mamarazzi" collection by Bo Bunny
Girth sticker (on left)-Sandylion 2004 (from my riding sticker stash)
Mare and colt stamp: JR 10209 Stampabilities 2002
Deep blue CS: CTMH "Pacifica"
Dotted blue pp: "Mamarazzi" collection by Bo Bunny
Cream word-paper: "Mamarazzi" collection by Bo Bunny
Ink: CTMH Chocolate
"I'd rather be riding" sticker - Forever in Time Scrapbook collection: Clear Sports SS492J Horseback Ridin' (Multicrafts imports)
Black- fine tipped pen for journaling: CM

"Dog Guide in the Family" layout LOAD DAY 18

Notes:

~This is our son's Autism Assistance Dog Guide "Argo" the week he joined us as part of our family, Dec 17, 2010. Pete and I had just brought himn home from ON where we received the traioning needed to handle him and help him work well wiht Noah, who was age 8 at the time. As you can see, Argo is a sweetie. My DD Kate (17) dressed him in her scarf one day at home, LOL. Made us ALL smile. I ran for the camera! ~ OF COURSE!!!~ His name is Argo and he is a black Lab. TY Lions Foundation of Canada!

"Dino" layout LOAD DAY 19
Some of Noah's artwork from school, Grade 2

Journaling:

Every day when the bus brings you home, Daddy and I look forward to reading about your school day in the Communication Book that we all share. Imagine how excited we were to read that you had painted a picture at Circle time, chosen the colours and independently said “Painting all finished” when you felt your creation was all done!!
SO proud of you: Bravo Noah! I really think your painting looks like a Stegosaurus!
*(This is a photo I took of the actual March 8, 2011 entry written by your awesome Resource Teacher, Mrs. W.)

"Map Project" (Ancient Egypt) LOAD DAY 20
by Daniel, age 10, Grade 5 - April 2011

Supplies:

"Egyptian Map Project" ALL pp and motifs are all BasicGrey- Marrakech Collection
Basic White paper pack (also BasicGrey)
Letter Stickers: BasicGrey
CTMH fine-tipped scissors- to fussy cut the Egyptian style motifs
CM Fine tipped black pen for the journaling

Also:
*Photo of map project
*Photo of the marking rubric used by teacher (Mrs. L.) & her comments
*Photo of written portion of project as presented to class

Journaling reads:

"This project was created by Daniel (age10) in Winter 2011 as part of his Grade 5 curriculum requirements. He did such a great job on it!
Bravo Daniel!"

"Bebe Garcon Magnifique" LOAD DAY 21

This is my sister Alexandra and her husband Cody... they are with their sweet little son, William. He is 5 months old here. :o)
This is an interesting page. Teehee... I delved into my scrappy stash and finally got to use the "Bebe" cutout... I had been saving it for ages- bought it on clearance and loved it from the moment I saw it. Since Alex and Cody have a bilingual family, I KNEW it'd be perfect here. The other stash item I finally got to use was the cute tan baby paper from Karen Foster (2005). I had been saving it for a LO since I bought it in 2007, which was when the V&S in Middleton
closed and I bought the remainder of their scrapbooking supplies.

Supplies:

Karen Foster pp (2005): #60547 "Baby Stitches"
"Bebe" cut out: DD Designs 7: DDD051 Bebe Garcon Bleu
Ecru Lace: Dollarama
Ricrac: TY to my Mom
Blue CS: Unkn
Striped CS: Jovial, 3 Bugs in a Rug
Ink: Close to my Heart:-Chocolate
Chipboard Photo Corner: CTMH Lucky collection
Dollarama Scallop-shaped ruler used as template to create scallop edge
MM Ribbon Glue
Make it Special photo splits
Mono multi-liquid glue

"Now the Adventure Begins..." LOAD DAY 22
(My sweet little nephew, William Grier C., age 5 months)

Supplies:

Pale Blue CS: "The Paper Company"
Lettering: BasicGrey
Striped pp: 3 Bugs in a Rug "Jovial" collectionTan baby motif paeper: Karen Foster (2005)

Rub ons: Mod
Inks: CTMH Desert Sand and Chocolate
RicRac: TY to my Mom
Ecru Lace: Dollarama

"Our Littlest Bug" LOAD DAY 23

This is the photo I looked at before
writing the journaling for LOAD Day 23
Noah at preschool Spring 2005: barely 3yrs old

Journaling:

Noah, something struck me today. I was looking at pictures of you at preschool & you looked so “little.” You had JUST been diagnosed with ASD. I mean, you were a baby… then you were diagnosed… then we were in the middle of it, finding our way, finding help, fighting for you. You were born, you were a baby, you were diagnosed & we never stopped. No breaks. Looking at this picture of you sleeping, my littlest bug, reminds me how it’s all been worth it—it’s been tough too, on all of us. Good thing you’re the lovable kiddo you are.
Autism is tough. Loving you is not.

Love, Mom

May 23, ’11.

"Exceptional Continuity" LOAD Day 24

Journaling:

Journaling here consists of a letter I sent the Tteam after Pete and I had a session with the Team & Chris Fowler, Autism Assistance Dog Guides (Lions Foundation of Canada) Head Trainer. They are an AMAZING TEAM.

May 19, 2011
XXXXXXXXXXX, NS

Dear Mrs. H, Mrs. W, Mrs. W, and Noah's current EAs; D and S,

I just wanted to relay HUGE & sincere thanks to each of you regarding your acceptance of and enthusiasm about Argo as a "helpful agent" as Noah's Dog Guide in the upcoming school year.

TY also for sharing such specific questions the other day when Chris & Argo visited with us at the school. Many small details and larger topic areas were covered. So reassuring that we are all on the same page, with all those "dots getting connected!" The ball is rolling and it's SO exciting!

Mrs. Wxxxx, TY for once again making time for us and Argo in the classroom, when we popped in rather on the spur of the moment in contrast to the wonderful planned visit we enjoyed with you and your students in the previous week! We are appreciative of ALL the classroom time you've lent us. The students were delightful as well, what pertinent questions they asked! We enjoyed meeting them so much!

Peter and I are excited beyond belief that we will be stepping into another new adventure in mid-September with Chris' guidance as Argo begins accompanying Noah to school. The Lions Foundation of Canada has our gratitude... beyond words. We know that Chris will be invaluable in helping smooth this transition for Argo, Noah and our school community.
Knowing we will continue to work along with Noah's amazing school Team makes Pete and I so happy. I have often shouted from the rooftops how each of you, whom I always call "Team Noah" are valued and treasured. We could never "do what we do" with our little boy without the help he receives at school. We are all extensions of one another, this we know. As we work together toward meeting new challenges and making positive transitions, this exceptional continuity gives us great hope.

THANK YOU ALL from the bottoms of our hearts.

Sincerely,

~Ali and Pete

Supplies:

Lettering: BasicGrey
Patterned papers: ME and Daisy Bucket Designs
Cardstock: CTMH Chocolate
Red sparkly brackets and "dog bone": TY to scrappy friend Helen H.

"The Half-Brothers Play" LOAD DAY 25

Journaling:

Argo and Viper have the same father-- "Holden." They're half-brothers. Each dog now belongs to a child with ASD in NS. They graduated in the LFC Autism Assistance Dog Guide Program together in mid-December 2010. When they get together, they have a BLAST playing!

March 2011, Argo and Viper playing in our messy backyard- not quite Spring!

(Ali's note... Viper [who was named after the sports car, we all think] and his family came to visit us from 2 hrs away here in the Annapolis Valley... we are friends, because we all trained together in Ontario at the Lions Foundation in Oakville ON, in Dec. : and now it's so much fun to see the dogs playing together!! They are buddies and love each other a LOT.)

"Walking" LOAD DAY 26
Created with Sketch 09-11 at Sketches: Creatively Yours Blog

S:CY Sketch: 09-11

Journaling:

"Walking"

Because Noah’s Autism Spectrum Disorder can cause him to impulsively bolt away, possibly into a dangerous situation, someone still needed to hold his hand when we were out with his Dog Guide.
In this photo, you can see how we did outings/walks with Noah and Argo before we had the waist belt (tether) training. Pete would hold the leash, Noah held Argo’s harness handle, and Bryan (or another sibling/grown up) held Noah’s other hand to keep him safe from bolting.
In May 2011, as soon as the Lions Foundation of Canada’s Head Trainer Chris Fowler came and taught us how to use the waist belt, another “pair of hands” was no longer necessary.
Here’s why….Once Noah and Argo were tethered together on outings, just one grown up was needed. That person held Argo’s leash. If, while out, Noah tried to bolt, all the adult would have to say is “Argo: STAY!” Argo will immediately lie down so that Noah cannot bolt away into danger. (Ever try to drag a 73 lb Labrador Retriever? Nope! Not possible! **wink**)
What a help and wow, does it ever ease our minds that Argo knows EXACTLY what to do should it be necessary to protect Noah!!!
Photo of Daddy, Argo, Noah (9) and big brother Bryan (15 ½) in April 2011 on an outing before the tether belt training.

"Creations by Noah 2011" LOAD DAY 27

Gr 2 artwork (2010-2011 school year- done early in 2011)

Supplies:
Pp is BG: Urban Prairie collection (green) and Cosmo Cricket: Cogsmo collection (stripe)

Note:

Butterfly is from a gift bag that was given to Kate by a friend at a much-younger birthday party (pre- double digits... she is now 17... LOL - saved a long time...) She told me that she remembered it! I used that butterfly; gave her new antennae w/ ricrac... CHEAP and SO cute...

"Art" LOAD DAY 28

This is a snowman picture that our little guy, Noah, age 9, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, made at Circle Time this Jan or Feb at school.

He is learning to use specially designed scissors and did quite well with cutting the circles. (That info is printed out and adhered to the back of this LO.)

Supplies:
Red 1/2" grosgrain ribbon: Savvy n Sassy
Papers: Graphic 45 Christmas Past Collection "Carol of the Bells" #4500141
(Also used reverse: small red plaid)
Cranberry Red CTMH Cardstock
Desert Sand CTMH Cardstock
Cream w/ tiny diamond pattern: CTMH "Zippidee" Collection X7125B
Red jewel stars: Dollarama
Round epoxy lettering "ART": Elizabeth Brownd (for K&Co) Holiday Alphabet Clearly Yours 557499
Pewter-look ribbon slide: Dollarama
Scallop edged ruler used to create scallops: Dollarama
Holes punched with EK Success eyelet setter
Clear jewels: unkn.

"A = Argo" LOAD DAY 29

Supplies:

All patterned papers are CTMH: "Bliss" Collection
Journaling block: CTMH- "Bliss"
Tag: Wal Mart "Paper Bliss" brand
Ink: CTMH Chocolate
"A" is by MM- Simply fabulous, (2005) "SF Velvet Alpha" - Asphalt
item #26959
"WOOF" stickers: TY to friend Helen H.
Sheer organza dotted ribbon: Savvy 'n Sassy

"Gator Dudes" LOAD DAY 30

Journaling:

Of all his toys, Argo loved his ‘Gator squeakable stuffie the best. I often found him cuddling with it! Mom’s scrapbooking friend Helen H. from Cambridge, Ontario (Sisterhood of Scrap) gave it to Argo as a “graduation” gift when he completed the Lions Foundation of Canada’s Autism Assistance Dog Guide Programme and came home with us to be Noah’s special helper.

Aren’t Argo and his ‘Gator CUTE snuggling up together?
~December 2010

Note:
When I was writing this, Argo went and found his ‘Gator and came up the hall, squeaking it all the way! Pretty funny.

"Happy Holidays: Daniel's Ornament"
LOAD DAY 31

Ornament made with Daniel's fingerprints in Grade 4. I LOVE this ornament!! Clever!!!!

Daniel was 9 at the time.

Well, everyone, there are the last 15 of my 31 LOAD layouts all in a row for you. Hope you liked them! I had a blast doing every one of them. Some came more easily to me than others... as is always the case. It's a processs though, and I LOVE IT!

I have seven (7) June 2011 LOs already done for my personal "30 in 30" challenge (ie: 30 LOs in 30 days) and I will upload those tomorrow AM.
Chat soon!!
Thanks for popping by! ((HUGZ)) ~ Ali

New layouts to share!

2011-05-15T15:50:00.003-03:00

Hi everyone!!

Here are 4 new LOs created while participating in May 2011 Layout a Day (we call it May LOAD) with Lain Ehmann. So far, been keeping on track with creating a layout once every day. I am LOVING this process, getting my oodles of pics scrapped and enjoying a fun, non-obsessive approach!

Hope you like 'em!

Day 14: LOAD and LO #63 in 2011
"DANG... he's Cute!" (pic- age 5 mos)
My nephew William Grier

Supplies-

Patterned paper: "Mommy and Me" Collection from Prima~"Woodsy"
Backgrnd paper: "Grandma's Kitchen" Coll'n by WRMK~ "Flower Frills"
Wide grosgrain ribbon- stash
CTMH exclusive ink: New England Ivy
Fussy cutting: CTMH fine-tipped scissors
All lettering~ BasicGrey
Pen- Black fine tipped: CM
Numbers: Flair

Day 13: LOAD and LO #62 in 2011
Noah and Argo, his Autism Assistance Dog Guide

Journaling reads:

Noah figured that a sleeping Argo made a perfect spot to relax and read a favourite animal book.
Dec 2010

Supplies-
Warm thanks to my friends Helen Hollinger and Lois Sokolan for the two fun doggie-themed papers used here! TY also to Helen for the paw print brads. So cute!
bkgrnd patt paper: TPC Studio-"'Meditteranean Summer" Collection~ "Whitewash"
Brown CS- CTMH Chocolate
CTMH Exclusive inks: Chocolate, Goldrush
Distressing on photo edges: Heidi Swapp edge distresser
Journaling Block- free download from net
Pen: fine tip black~ CM
Rub ons: MOD
Title lettering- "Nouveau" font: Sizzlit on brown CTMH CS

Day 12: LOAD and LO #61 in 2011
Daniel 1 year- pic from Summer 2001

Photo Credit: Sears Canada, New Minas, NS

Day 11 LOAD and LO #60 in 2011
Grandma Grierson and Noah on March break 2011

Created with Sketches: Creatively Yours sketch #06-11 by Yours Truly.

Journaling reads:

Picture Perfection
I took some pictures of Grandma, Noah & Argo during March Break 2011. Grandma & Grandpa were hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in their area to benefit the Lions Foundation of Canada’s AADG Program & needed a photo for the article that reporter Bob Lafrance would be writing in the Victoria Star to publicize the event.
This photo was one of our favourites. The photo at the bottom shows Noah reaching out, touching Argo’s paw soon after his Dog Guide friend joined
our family.
It looks like they are "hand in hand.” How perfect!
Photos~ Jan & Mar 2011
Journaling~ May 2011

Thanks for looking everyone! Love to share with ya'll. See you again very soon... with MORE layouts, and maybe even a card or two!!! :)

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Day 10 May 2011 LOAD

2011-05-11T09:44:00.001-03:00

Here is my LO, created for Day 10 of Lain Ehmann's LOAD course.

This is layout #59 for me this year (2011). I keep track of my numbers for fun. Not competitive by nature... LOL

Wonder what tonight will bring as far as inpsiration goes?
Hope you like this one:

"Incredible Balance" LOAD Day 10

Incredible Balance…
Noah, like many kids with ASD you have an incredible ability to balance in the most precarious of positions! You always loved to perch on the seat of my stationery bike in the hallway…. One day I snapped these pics of your most mischievous looking facial expression, ever! Little monkey!

February 2011
PJ pants made by Grandma
Journaling May 2011

Supplies:

Mixed CTMH White Daisy CS and patterned papers with BasicGrey pp
Giant monogram Letter "b" from KI Memories (stash)
"alance" letters; American Crafts Thickers
Buttons; including blue star: Stash (and TY to my Mom)
Corner rounder; CM
Ink: CTMH Twilight
Font: Bangle Condensed

Thanks for peeking!! Have a GREAT day!

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Random thoughts; and Layout a Day creations!

2011-05-10T20:43:00.005-03:00

The Layout a Day "process" with Lain Ehmann is coming along fabulously. I call it a process rather than a class, 'cause for me, it is a process. I am enjoying the LOAD Gallery on Flickr and seeing what everyone else is creating, too!

Peter jokingly says that it ought to be called "LOAN," not "LOAD" ... ie: "Layout a Night... " He's referring to the fact that I *cannot* SB in the daytime- only after supper and after our sweet Noah has gone to bed. So I am always up LATE finishing up my LO, photographing it & uploading it before a very crazy bedtime... like 1 or 2 AM. But it's getting better! I am NOT a fast SB'er so this goal is a lofty one for me... one LO every day for 31 days.

That said, I did it in Feb when I did Lain's "Find your Style from A to Z" class. That was 31 LOs in 31 days... I think I went a little over but it was self-paced. I DID finish it a few days late (on my timetable, I was "late") but it was a blast! I learned so much about my scrappin' style! And to top it al off my friend Ann S. from Calgary was doing that class too, and we shared everything we created. THAT was what made it extra fun. It was like, well... scrappy-bonding time! LOL

The LOs I am creating for May 2011 LOAD are simple and clean without as much embellishment as I'd normally use. There is almost ALWAYS journaling included (me and my stories, LOL) to some degree. Gotta write 'em down and share them.

As for the pages being simpler, "That's OK." I am a linear-girl anyway, and I need these pages as a legacy, not so much as "ART." Having some very artsy ones in the mix is great, too, though, don't get me wrong! I am sure there WILL be some artsy ones, LOL.

I can do the artsy stuff when called upon to do it (ie for Design Team work...) -- and I DO enjoy it-- just not when I have a bazillion pics to scrap and am involved in the fun process of creating my 31 LOs along with the other "LOADSTERS!"

Oh- and yep! Ann is a fellow LOADSTER this time too. I am so happy about that!

My best friend in the world, Helen, who lives in NB and whom I have not seen in far TOO MANY moons told me today after seeing my latest LO (it was for Day 9) on Facebook (FB) that she loved keeping up with things. It suddenly hit me that the scrapbooking, coupled with a venue like FB is a strong tool for strenghening the ties that connect us as people. I mean, I always knew that FB and Scrapbooking were SEPARATELY ideal tools for this... but together, they're a knockout punch!!

On to the latest May 2011 LOAD creations...6,7,8, and 9!!

"Wide Load" LOAD Day #9

LO #58 in 2011

Journaling reads:

Wide Load~

During March Break, Kate’s boyfriend Taylor visited from Kingston, Ontario. These “big kids” were awesome-- they took Noah & Argo to play at the Park every single day that week. Daniel & his friend Liam came along once, too!

As you can see here, Noah is holding the handle on Argo’s Autism Assistance Dog Guide vest. Kate has Argo’s leash, and Taylor is holding Noah’s other hand, to keep him from bolting away.
In the Spring, the Trainer from Lions Foundation of Canada is coming to help us learn to use the waist-belt with Argo & Noah (that’s a tether system for Noah’s increased safety.) This will reduce the need for holding onto Noah’s other hand while out.
Everyone’s kinda cute together!
I just had to take a batch of photos!!
What a “wide load!” LOL!
March Break~ 2011
Kingston, NS

"Our Baby: Treasure" LOAD Day #8

LO #57 in 2011
(From my own unpublished Sketch.)

Journaling from back of Layout reads~

This is our little fella, Noah Adam Scott, who is 18 mos old in this photo (WalMart). His outfit was made by Oma. He was (and is)-- such a darling.
About 13 mos after this photo was taken, we had a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and life changed forever for our family of 6.
The little quote on the bottom right says: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." Thanks to our concerted efforts as a family, and the efforts of a lot of people who work with (and have WORKED with) Noah, he has made HUGE and steady progress... he turned 9 years old on on April 23rd. STEADY is the operative word here, he has never had a halt in progress.... "EVERYTHING GOOD TAKES TIME" has become my motto as his Mommy.

Supplies:

Patterned Paper; SEI "Poppy" Collection
Border Punch: Fiskars
Quote: Chit Chat Sticker: 3 Bugs in a Rug Chalk Garden Collection
Numbers: Flair "Take a number" Brown
"Treasure" Chipboard: My Mind's Eye- Laundry Line Coastal "Celebrate" Collection
Rub on circles & flowers: Mod Designs
Giant Ricrac: Savvy n Sassy Store
"Our baby: title lettering- from BasicGrey Marrakech, Stella Ruby Collections
CTMH Exclusive Ink: Twilight
MM Ribbon Glue

"Restful" LOAD Day #7
Mitty resting in our wicker "facecloth basket" in the bathroom

LO #56 in 2011
"Restful"

This is Mitty in the linen closet and the facecloth basket in our bathroom. Also resting in front of the TV in livingroom- all stretched out! What a lazy boy!! And the faces he makes when we take pics are a HOOT! OHMYMITTY!!!!! LMBO!

Supplies:

Patt Papers:
Close to My Heart- turquoise fingerprint pattern("Hooligans" Collection)
Daisy D's ("Chasing Butterflies" Collection)
Pink Paislee- red and white floral (Dream Big: "365 Degrees" Collection)
Pink Paislee- turq and red floral ("Fascinating" Collection )
CS: Bazzill- PomegranateTitle lettering Pink Paislee - Fashion Script ("Fascinating" Collection)
Flowers: fussy cut from daisy d's pp
Gemstones: Crafts brand- Dollarama
Ink for distressing: CTMH Grey Flannel
Tools:
Sandpaper: P150 grit
Pen for doodling: CM Fine tipped black
EK Success Eyelet Setter (used as hole punch for scallop edge)
Dollarama: Scallop Ruler
Cutterbee scissors
CTMH Fine tipped scissors
Adhesives:
Mono-Multi
Ross Stick

"Mitty Kitty" LOAD Day #6
Mitty in the laundry basket- warm and cozy; April 2011

LO #55 in 2011

"Mitty Kitty"
Here's our cat Mitty (age 4) in the clothes basket among the warm clothes... and atop the high hutch in Noah's bedroom!! I wish he'd FOLD the darned laundry!

Patt Papers:
Daisy d's- red polka dot ("Chasing Butterflies" Collection)
Prima- "Sweets" ("Shabby Chic" Collection- 2010)- used as background
Pink Paislee- turq and red floral ("Fascinating" Collection- 2009 )
Title lettering Pink Paislee - Fashion Script ("Fascinating" Collection-2009)
Flowers: fussy-cut from Daisy d's pp ("Chasing Butterflies" Collection)
Gemstones:"Crafts" brand- Dollarama
Tools:
EK Success Eyelet Setter (used as hole punch for scallop edge)
Scallop Ruler: Dollarama
Cutterbee scissors
CTMH Fine tipped scissors

Adhesives:
Mono-Multi
Ross Stick

Thanks for popping by!! See you again soon!

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Layout a Day and more...

2011-05-06T19:49:00.004-03:00

"Dad and Us"~ Created Using my own S:CY Sketch #05-11

Journaling reads:
I took this photo of you all in our Lilac Street PMQ on the Base at 14-Wing Greenwood. I had it in a frame, displayed with a collection of other “baby-Daniel” pictures. When the frame was dismantled, I immediately had to “scrapbook” the photo because it’s one of my favourites.
Daddy looks a little tired here because Daniel never slept more than a couple of hours at a time and we were both up a LOT at night. Looking back, we laugh and are not too sure how we survived it and went on to have another baby (Noah)! You are all so worth it. Love you guys…
Photo~ Fall 2000
Journaling by Mom ~ April 2011

Guess what? I may have mentioned this, as I am sooooo excited about it.... I am working on the May LOAD (Layout a Day) program with Lain Ehmann and a whole bunch of fantastic ladies!

I am having SO much fun! And- gettin' LOs done "ain't too shabby" either! LOL... I am keeping them simple, and they're "not too fancy" but they are being safeguarded for the long haul, and the stories written down and saved, and THAT'S what REALLY matters.

Here are my first 5 LAYOUT A DAY creations:

"Noah's Artwork, Grade 2"~ LAYOUT A DAY #1

Journaling reads:

Grade Two Artwork
One of the things that has been really special about this school year, Noah, was all the fun artwork you brought home! The creations on this page were made in Grade 2; 2010-2011. You were 8 years old. The tissue paper leaves on the autumn tree looked so vibrant, and the adorable orange-beaked birds were created as part of a “potato print” activity. I looked forward to peeking inside your backpack bag every day after school to see what new art you had created. Daddy and I were so thrilled to see what your Team helped you make at school! Way to go buddy!!

"The Girls" ~ LAYOUT # 2

"Writer"~ LAYOUT A DAY #3

Journaling reads:
Daniel earns very high marks in Language Arts at school, where he is in Grade 5 this year. He enjoys writing and illustrating stories and is a very colourful and action-oriented writer. He also loves to read and is always bringing home library books or ordering them via the local library’s order system. We’re so proud of him!
Before Christmas 2010, he told me that he “would like to be a writer.” He then qualified this statement by saying… “But a REAL writer, not a writer like YOU Mom!!”
I laughed aloud; he is just SO FUNNY!!
Here is a poem he wrote and typed himself in the computer lab at school.
I just love it. Great job, Daniel!

Journaling~ May 2, 2011

"Gaining Ground: WTG!" LAYOUT A DAY #4

"Gaining Ground: WTG!"

The Birthday Balloon

Noah, every year you seem to understand the celebration of a birthday more and more. This year, after you had opened your presents and cards from family, you looked around and said “Balloons?” Well, we hadn’t bought any, since we didn’t realize you associated them so strongly with a birthday… and because this was just a little family party. Your BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY with friends would be in May at Oaklawn Farm Zoo! We had another cake and some balloons planned THAT day for sure! Well, you are not a kid who asks for a lot of things, and I was crestfallen at not having a balloon to give you on your special day when you unexpectedly asked for it.
Then, big brother Bryan, with a HUGE smile, excitedly said “I have a balloon in my bedroom!” (He had been to a party the week before.) The balloon was brought up and you proceeded to squish it and lie on it- you obviously enjoyed playing with it…and liked the “feel” of it! We are so thrilled to see the progress you are making every day. So, so, proud of you. It is on occasions that happen once a year that the HUGE leaps in your development so clearly SHOW - it’s easy, in a way to compare your actions and words THIS year, with those from LAST year. Progress, progress, progress!!!!!!
Way to Go little buddy!
Love you! ~ Mom

Journaling May 4, 2011

"Sweet Faces"~ LAYOUT A DAY #5

Those are my cousin's children! It was a photo Easter card I rec'd in the mail 2 days ago! Thank You Susan! (Children's faces smudged for internet safety reasons.) :o)

Hope you liked these!

Tidying up... a few loose ends!

2011-05-01T08:32:00.006-03:00

Thought I'd post few recent creations before getting to work on an exciting new project, which I will tell you about in a few minutes!

Hope you like these creations!!

TY Card created for volunteer helpers at a Dog Guides Charity Dinner
that my parents are hosting in Perth Andover, NB on May 7

The second image I ever coloured using my Copics...
TY Ann for sending it to me!

"Remembr how fast he grew?" our son Bryan as a baby: 1995-1996...
created using my own unpublished Sketch

A masculine "Thanks" Card done for Evangeline Pony Club
using my own unpublished Sketch-- they needed it for our vet,
who did a presentation for the EPC Members

"Happy Day" Anniversary card created with a Sketch by Ann Seleshanko
at S:CY

Doodly [& very quick] Happy Birthday card

Card & decorated envelope for Bryan's friend ~ She had a Bowling Alley
birthday party

"Sweet" (Kate and Daniel Aug 2000) created using my own unpublished Sketch

"Grace's First Show" created using my own Sketch #02-11 at S:CY

"Red Carpet" created using my own unpublished Sketch

"Award" created using my own unplublished Sketch

"School Stuff" created using my own unpublished Sketch

"Together" created with my own Sketch #03-11
at Sketches: Creatively Yours

It's May 1st... THAT means it's time for May 2011 Layout a Day with Lain Ehmann! I am so excited!!

Had to get myself ready... LOL...
A) I cleaned up my scrap room, (!LOL!)
B) Sorted out my patterned paper scrap bin...
C) Got page ideas/pics together in page protectors so it is all together- threw them into an old 3-ring Sb album for easy access...- even some Sketches to use...
D) Over the past week, I ordered some (197!) RECENT new pics (they are here- needed 2 trips to the drugstore to get 'em... the gal missed giving Peter a whole envie of them, LOL-- he had to go back over!)
E) Planned a few easy meals and cleared my calendsr as much as possible (now, that was my choice, not Lain's recommendation... LOL)
F) Got mentally ready to DO THIS THING!!!!!!!!!!

FEATURED DESIGNERS!!

2011-05-01T07:33:00.001-03:00

Just a heads-up to be sure everyone knows that Designers are regularly featured over at Sketches: Creatively Yours.

The month of April 2011 saw us welcoming Guest Designer Stefanie Semple. She did a fantastic job! TY Stefanie! See you over at Journaling Junkie for sure!!

Come learn more about our FEATURED S:CY DT MEMBERS for April!!!

- MANDY HARRELL
- HELEN HOLLINGER
- HEATHER BRIDGES TOPICH

Enjoy!
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FREEBIES!!!!!!

2011-04-23T11:16:00.001-03:00

Here you go!! This is awesome. TY to Craft Gossip!!

A wunnerful assortment of awesome free papers like chq registers, graph paper, assignment records (teacher records) etc... to download!

http://www.printablepaper.net/

OH... nd here are some vintage flowers and seed packets I found for you, too. http://hubpages.com/hub/vintage-flowers

Enjoy!

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New layout!

2011-04-22T11:33:00.004-03:00

Here is a layout I created with one of my own sketches from Sketches: Creatively Yours while I was doing Lain Ehmann's "Find your Style from A to Z" e-course.

I like the strong red and black striped pps, and the 3 Bugs paper, which I find so striking!! Hope you like it.

"Grace's First Show"

Supplies:

Horse Buttons: ebay
All CS: Bazzill- Elephant and Raven
Black and red striped pps: Upsy Daisy designs- "A New Day" collection
Floral paper and flower fussy-cuts: 3 Bugs in a Rug "Chalk Garden" collection
Cream Grograin ribbon: Savvy n Sassy
Red Stitched ribbon: Savvy n Sassy
Mini Brads (white): Bazzill
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress ink (Pumice Stone)
Font: Tabitha
Title lettering: Scenic Route
Tag: recycled from a tack shop purchase
Tools: Fiskars 12" trimmer and scallop border punch
Mini Glue Dots
MM Ribbon Glue
Pritt Glue Stick
Mono-Multi glue

The 12x12" S:CY Sketch that was used to create the above LO:

Sketch 03-11 by "Yours Truly" for Sketches: Creatively Yours

Journaling reads:

Grace, Kate’s 7-year old Hanoverian-Thoroughbred mare, did really well at her first show at the Greenwood Horse & Riding Centre (GRHC) in June 2010. It was a “Training Show” and was busy and well-attended by both entrants and spectators. Grandma was there to watch the show as Kate and Grace competed in several flat classes. Grace didn’t “place” but she was calm and happy to be there. She waited over an hour and a half for her first class and was as easy-going as could be. Kate was so proud of her! Way to go Grace!

(Please note: We now know, after a thorough dental exam by our vet, that Grace is more like only 5 years old. This makes her temperament at the training show even more notable! WTG!)
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May 2011 Layout a Day!!

2011-04-17T18:43:00.000-03:00

Want a challenge? Guess what?? GUESS WHAT??

Lain Ehmann is running Layout A Day again soon (MAY 2011)! Go quickly, & find out about it! I am all signed up and raring to go!~
You'll love it, this gal is a HOOT ...
Go, GO, GO!!!! Check it out HERE.

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Card and Layout

2011-04-16T13:44:00.001-03:00

A brand new Card Sketch by Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko is up at Sketches: Creatively Yours this week! Pop on over and see the sketch as well as our Design Team's pretty creations. They knocked it out of the park!

Here is the card I sent to my parents, Cari and Roy, for their 47th Wedding Anniversary on April 4th. I based it on Ann's Sketch.

"Happy Day"Card created for Mom and Dad's 47th Anniversary, April 4, 2011
(Credit: Bird- The Graphics Fairy)

And... here is a horse-y themed layout created with my Sketch at S:CY on April 8, 2011. That's Kate and her Hanoverian-TB mare, Grace, in the bottom left photo.

"Cool Out Time"

Here's the sketch the influenced the LO, above:

Sketches: Creatively Yours, by Yours Truly
Sketch 02-11

Thanks for having a peek everyone!
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New Sketch reveal over at S:CY!

2011-04-01T12:49:00.004-03:00

Pop on over to Sketches: Creatively Yours and see what the new Design team has created using inspiration from Sketch 01-11. So proud of them and excited to see what they came up with!

Here is "my" take on the Sketch... Yes, it's another LO of 'Humphrey' the Camel from Oaklawn Farm Zoo, near us in Aylesford, NS. Enjoy!

"Go to Zoo" LO by Ali for S:CY based upon Sketch 01-11

Journaling reads:

Humphrey the camel
Spring, 2010
Oaklawn Farm Zoo

Every spring, we buy a Season’s Pass to the Zoo as an Easter gift from Oma & Opa. Noah especially loves it there, asking all winter long to “Go to Zoo.” We always tell him “It’s winter Noah, the zoo is closed; the animals are sleeping. We’ll go when Spring comes.” He accepts that for awhile… then a few days later will ask to go again. Noah is always so happy when spring comes and we can visit the Zoo again!!

Thanks for enjoying this LO along with me! Be sure to pop on over to S:CY so you can see what the Designers on the Team have created, and to check out WHO the Guest Designer for April 2011 is!!!

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Bugaboo Stamps Contest at JADS!

2011-03-26T18:38:00.002-03:00

A chance to have SEVEN wonderful new Bugaboo stamps to play with?

Yep!! You can enter to WIN!

Go to the JADS Challenge Blog, HERE... follow the directions, and enter your creation!

This week, we have an Art inspiration piece up on the JADS CHALLENGE BLOG.... and here is the layout I created, taking my inspiration from the gorgeous colours!

Hope you like it!

"Scruff Bucket"- A layout for the JADS Challenge Blog

"Scruff Bucket" is the joking term our family uses for very unkempt people, or someone who is unshaven or has messy hair! We cannot help but think of "Humphrey" the Bactrian Camel at Oaklawn Farm Zoo in Aylesford , NS as a "Scruff Bucket" in the Spring when he is so rough and scruffy-- shedding the coat he grew against the winter's cold! LOL We love him anyway, though! He is a CUTE scruff bucket!!!!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Close to My Heart- Colonial White
Patterned papers: Close to My Heart "Zippidee" Collection
Zebra and Giraffe faces: Accord Publishing- SB'ing calendar
Inks: Close to My Heart Desert Sand and Chocolate
Machine stitching
FYI Stamp: Fontwerks
Numbers: Flair
Title lettering: Collage Press
Flowers: Dollarama
Buttons: various, from my stash
Pen: CM- fine tipped black

Remember to check out the JADS Challenge Blog, HERE. Be sure to join in for a chance to win some awesome Bugaboo digi stamps! They have the most wonderful designs!! :o) Have a GREAT day everyone!

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A great CONTEST at JADS!!

2011-03-26T14:37:00.003-03:00

This layout, which I call "Rough Scruffy Camel" was done for March 1: a sample for an awesome Blog Challenge CONTEST at JADS!! It's created from a very unusual sketch... come see!

YEP; it's true. We have a contest going on at JADS! Join in right now - for a chance to win 7 images from Bugaboo Stamps, our March Sponsor at JADS!

"Rough Scruffy Camel" a Layout created as a sample for the JADS March 1-31, 2011 Challenge

Our JADS CHALLENGE BLOG HERE contains the Sketch I used for this LO.

Create YOUR LO from that sketch and send it in to the addy on the Challenge Blog. You'll be entered in the draw for 7 images from Bugaboo Stamps!! So easy- peasy! See you there!

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My FIRST Copic Project!

2011-03-25T16:32:00.002-03:00

I understand why my friends Ann S. and Lisa I., both Copic Certified Designers, say that colouring with these markers is addictive! LOL

Here is my very first colouring, EVER, with my brand new Copics. The image was stamped for me by Ann. She is such a sweetie! (Thanks Ann!) Now here you go...

"Hi" Card

This card was created for a Challenge posted by Mel over at the Jean's Art Dolls Forum. You can find it right HERE.

If you haven't yet registered at JADS, go ahead and do it. Then Jean just needs to approve your reg'n... this is just to keep the looney spammers out!

Supplies:

Patterned Paper: From "Magnifique" Collection by Close to My Heart (CTMH)
Stamped image- Magnolia
Copic Markers purchased thru the Copic Club at Savvy n Sassy
Flowers: Prima
Brads: BasicGrey

Have a wunnerful day everyone! Sure hope you like the card! I really had fun with it.
xox
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Card made with a darling Bugaboo Digital Stamp!

2011-03-25T16:11:00.003-03:00

"Ava" Stamp by Bugaboo ~ "Smiles" card by Ali

Hi Everyone!!

I've created a card with a stamp from the March sponsor at Jean's Art Dolls: Bugaboo Stamps!

Isn't "Ava" darling? I just love her.

I added a rub-on from Daisy D's that said "Smiles"... and used this as a "Get Well" card for the wife of one of Pete's co-workers. She was recovering from surgery and is now almost 100% well, I am happy to report.

This image was coloured with Merengue Hi-Jell Sparklers gel roller pens (1.0mm tip).The added sparkle was provided by use of some Stickles. Prima flowers and brads from BasicGrey completed the card. Pink cardstock is from Bazzill.

Go have a peek at the Bugaboo line-up of digital stamps- I am SURE you'll be as smitten as I was while browsing the store!!

Want a chance to WIN some Bugaboo Digital Stamps? SEVEN of them?? We4ll, enter the Challenge over at the JADS CHALLENGE BLOG!!
And... the JADS Design Team Members used the Bugaboo digital stamps we were given to full effect...

Check HERE at the JADS CHALLENGE BLOG and HERE in the JADS GALLERY to see what Jean's Art Dolls have created with these fun stamps!!

Catch you on the "flip-side!"

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NEW Paper Collections at CTMH!

2011-03-22T10:58:00.000-03:00

I have something tempting to tell you about this morning!!!!

Anyone who knows me KNOWS that I am a paper junkie! Welll.......

I'd like to share the news that Close to My Heart has EIGHT new paper Collections JUST released --- in the Spring-Summer catalogue!

Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff!

The new CTMH paper Collections are:
Fanfare
Wings
Sophia
Bliss
Miracle
Sweetheart
Mayberry
and... Lucky!

I invite all my friends, current and future Canadian CTMH customers to visit and shop in your "comfort seat"-- from home! Please pop by my Close to My Heart website and have a peek.

LINK: http://www.loveisthereason.myctmh.com/

The site is completely secure for ordering and you can enjoy the convenience of having your order delivered right to your door.

My current CTMH customers have been very pleased with the CTMH service that they have received. I'd be honoured if you would shop with me.

Thanks for checking out all the yummy eye candy-- including the paper Collections mentioned above... in the new CTMH Catalogue! Have fun.... scrap lots!

Chat soon!

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Kate and Mitty~ 2010

2011-03-17T16:16:00.004-03:00

Mitty and Kate 2010

Sketch by DT Member Charlotte (one of Jean's Art Dolls). This was done for the JADS Sketch for March 3, 2011, located HERE.Thanks for having a peek!

Supplies: Cardstock: Close to My Heart #1273 Desert Sand
Patterned papers: MME, the Garden Party Collection by Zoe Pern (2008) "My Sunshine" Paper Kit #GP 1024
Scissors for fussy cutting: Cutterbee and CTMH
Cat's Meow Sticker by Pebbles Inc. Item # 50505 "Cat"
Lettering by BasicGrey
Lettering coated in Glossy Accents by Ranger
Lg Floral chipboard shape- Magistical Memories :"Sensational Dot Flower"
Acrylic Paint: Ceramcoat by Delta- Persimmon #02480
Sheer ribbon: Dept Store
Hole punch: Darice
Pen: Creative Memories
Inks:
Close to My Heart: Desert Sand Z-2118
Versamagic Chalk ink in Gingerbread
Memento Dye Ink Dew Drop- in Potter's Clay
Felt turquoise flowers: Atlantic Fabrics
Yellow grosgrain ribbon: Savvy n Sassy
Peach grosgrain ribbon: Savvy n Sassy
MM Ribbon Glue

Have a LOOK!!!

2011-03-16T10:42:00.001-03:00

Another publication... on the Air Force National website...

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/14w-14e/nr-sp/index-eng.asp?id=11585

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Journaling Tips and Tricks

2011-03-13T10:08:00.009-03:00

Happy Sunday!!

Had an email from Lain Ehmann this morning about saving stories-- jotting them down...ANYWHERE.... before we forget. SMART LADY! She had some good tips for saving those tidbits!

Made me think I ought to share this Journaling Tips and Tricks article I wrote awhile back while doing some work at an online scrapbooking kit club.
Enjoy! ~ Ali

Tips and Tricks~
Gathering and Safeguarding your Journaling ideas

I’m a Mom to 4 kiddos, sometimes guilty of the “That’s so cute, I’ll NEVER forget what he said about such and such” train of thought… only to forget it a few hours later when I go to tell my husband! When I go to scrapbook that fun kiddo page, the story remains… LOST. Does this scenario sound familiar?

Never get caught this way again.

My Strategy:
Here’s the easy strategy I use to maintain a “Journaling Box” chock full of tidbits and snippets of our life as a family of six.

First, I bought a small plastic recipe box that included a set of alphabetized cardboard dividers. The box is made to hold 3x5” index cards. These can be found at office supply stores, but are far less costly at dept. stores.

Mine is super-basic and came from the Dollar Store. It has a flip-up lid that snaps shut. And—you guessed it, I also picked up a couple of packages of the lined 3x5” cards.

* Once home, I printed and added a label to the front of my box. It said “Journaling.” (Yep, seems simple, but that little label made it official!)

* I then used a white adhesive label snipped in half to cover each divider tab’s ABC lettering.

*Next, I thought about the people and things I scrapped about and jotted a list.

*Using my list, I wrote one category on the new label of each divider.

*I left 3 of my labeled dividers blank for later category additions.

A few notes about my system:
*Keeping my categories broad made filing the ideas and retrieving them easier for me. Here’s an example: Rather that filing a pet story under a dog’s name, I simply filed it under the “Pet” category. With 4 pets plus a HORSE this makes sense. [YES.. we have a HORSE... OHMY...]

Here are are the actual categories I have listed on the dividers in my Journaling Box:

Ali
Pete
Kate
Bryan
Daniel (Yes, this is our "Dan-Dan Houdini-Man" so many of you have come to KNOW and LOVE... LOL)
Noah
Pets
Riding/Pony/Horse
Quotes/Poems
Reflections (ie: ‘Welcome to Holland’ essay re: parenting a child who has special needs)
Events
Major Holidays
Everyday moments
Food
Places Visited
Title ideas
Flowers and Garden
Kids’ jokes
Songs (titles/lyrics)
Graphics (ie: clipart, small sketched ideas)
Dairy Queen Cakes (Because the process each kid goes thru to choose their b’day cake design is a sign of their age & current trends)
Sad/Loss
3 spare/blank dividers
"Done!"

How to use your Journaling Box:

As funny things happen or you have a thought or tidbit to save for later use, jot it down quickly on an index card.

Use abbreviations you’re used to: this makes it faster. I’m a nurse so I use tons of abbreviations that make sense to me!

Also note any ideas for certain photos you think would be appropriate to accompany this journaling.

ALWAYS (always!!!) add a DATE to what you have written.

Then, file the card under the most representative category.

If it definitely does NOT fit into any existing category, you can make a new one using the 3 blank dividers you have at the ready.

If I am in a real hurry, I sometimes slip the new journaling idea card into the FRONT of my recipe box and file it later. (I try not to make a habit of this.)

Do what makes sense to YOU. Your categories and the way you file things will be TOTALLY different from mine. That’s OK. Be sure your Journaling Box categories fit YOUR life and the people/things YOU scrap about.

Once I use an idea from my journaling cards on a layout, I place a red checkmark next to the idea and slip the card into the “Done!” category found at the back of my recipe box. This step is necessary for me because it provides a satisfying visual recognition of the ideas I have journal-ed.

If your recipe box becomes very full, you may want to start a new one. I have done this by dividing the topics and placing half in one box and half in another. It’s much easier to leaf through the journaling idea cards this way!

I keep a few lined index cards in my purse and on my desk in the kitchen, & a small stack of them right next to my journaling box in my office/scrap room. I have also been known to use bits of scrap paper, the backs of envelopes and yes, those old faithful sticky notes to write my little journaling tidbits on. I file them that way, too, because there’s no time for recopying. Not everything is on an index card, by any means: it doesn’t have to be beautiful to be filed!

The "wrap-up!"

The main goal here is to safeguard the moments that mean something to you or to those you care about. If you find a funny tidbit written on a gum wrapper in your Journaling Box, and it contributes to a page that sparks memories for those you love, then the system worked. Bravo!!

Keep it up!
~ Ali MacDonald

Rough Scruffy Camel

2011-03-11T22:26:00.001-04:00

"Rough Scruffy Camel" Day 28

Based on the JADS Blog Sketch Challenge from March 1, 2011. Link: HERE

I used this Challenge to complete Day #28 of my Lain Ehmann e-course, too. (Sorry I am jumping around some on the last bit of that one.) Here is where you can sign up for this self-paced course: Sign up HERE

Supplies:
Brown CS (photo mat): Close to My Heart

All papers from Piggy Tales "Gingerbread Man" Collection.

Ink: Memento Dew Drop- Potter's Clay

Font: Tunga

Lettering: Piggy Tales Chipboard and Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type

Fussy cutting done with Cutterbee scissors

Buttons: My stash

Adhesives: Glue dots, Make it Special Photo splits , Pritt Glue Stick

Thanks for looking!
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Proud of You!

2011-03-07T20:55:00.002-04:00

LO "Proud of You!" - Out for publication by SNR

LO #34 in 2011
Done for Day 30 of Lain Ehmann's self-paced "Find your Style from A to Z" e-course. Link to the e-course sign up area is HERE.
Sketch for this LO came from a challenge on the JADS Forum, from Michelle S., DT Coordinator. Click here for the CHALLENGE.

Supplies:

BoBunny's "Mamarazzi" Collection patterned papers
Flowers: all Prima
Lg Brads: BasicGrey
Buttons: From my stash, TY to friend Helen H. & my Mom's Stitchery Group friends in NB
Charcoal grosgrain ribbon cut on angle to resemble "leaves"- Savvy n Sassy
"P" Monogram: BasicGrey "Scarlet's Letter" mini-monograms scr-814
Other lettering: Pink Paislee "Fashion Script" in black
Inks: Close to my Heart & Versamagic chalk inks
Cardstock for journaling: Bazzill- scrap
Journaling font: Stewardson
Glue Dots- 3 sizes

Journaling reads:

Grade 8: Done!

Bryan, I was so proud to
have my photo taken with
you on the evening of your
Grade 8 “Semi-Formal.”
You looked so grown up in
the charcoal shirt and black jacket!
That big smile was probably saying
how excited you were about heading
to high school in the Fall.

Were does the time go?
Proud of you!

Bryan, almost 15
Pineridge Middle School
Grade 8 Semi-Formal Dance
June 2010

TYFL!
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New DT Post!

2011-03-06T11:01:00.002-04:00

You all know how I love my scrappin'!!

Well, as of a few days ago, I was honoured to begin working at Jean's Art Dolls (JADS) as a Designer!

Click here to access the JADS Blog. Lots of fun challenges & eye candy!
Here is the JADS Forum. You'll need to register. That's just to keep the spammers out!) Friendly and Fun place.

The sponsor for March at JADS is Bugaboo Stamps!
Check them out, and enjoy- their stamps are fun and fab!
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New Layouts!

2011-03-05T13:08:00.004-04:00

I am still working on my Lain Ehmann e-course, what a fantastic experience this has been! Here are some new LOs...

"Kate & Grace- Summer 2010" LO #32 in 2011, Day 26

Supply Info:
TY Lois for the Butterfly & to another SOS member (Cindy, I think) for the pretty horse motifs & pp!

TY to Helen over at SOS and my Mom's stitchery group friends for many of the buttons. :o)
Pp: Crate Paper, "Taylor" and "Kate" Collections (2006).
Chipboard flower: Bazzill Chips- painted with Decoart acrylics
Narrow beige grosgrain ribbon: SNS
Giant brown ric-rac: SNS
Fuzzy butterfly body made with a yarn scrap
This LO includes one of my signature "Button Clusters."

"Hat and Headphones" LO #31 in 2011, Day 25

Journaling:
Noah, you love using the computer. In early 2010, we got headphones that we hoped to use as a learning tool. You put them on & walked around! When we hooked them up to the speakers, it was fine! One morning, after helping you get ready for school, I found you sitting at the computer, wearing the headphones OVER your hat! What a moment. I RAN for the camera. You are just so precious. Love you…
Noah: Winter 2010, Grade 1
Hat made by Grandma
Journaling by Mom, Feb. 2011

Please note: The fact that Noah was fine with the headphones (as noted in the journaling) was a HUGE relief and interesting to us as he was/is very auditory sensitive and defensive due to his Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is bothered by many noises and sounds, so the fact that he tried the headphones himself and seemed to like them was AWESOME! :)
Supply info:
Pps-“Snips and Snails” Collection by Three Bugs in A Rug
"Jovial" Collection: Three Bugs in A Rug
Large “H” Monogram: Jovial Monograms, item # jov-158
“a, t” lettering Alpha Pals: Champion Block Color Set 1, Item #4125 American Crafts
“eadphones” lettering- BasicGrey Eerie alphabet stickers, item #eer-1920
“&” symbol BasicGrey Fruitcake letters FRU-612
Journaling Font: Century Gothic
CS: Bazzill textured
Blue CS: Unkn smooth
Ink: Darice Ink it Up! Navy Blue
Ink: CTMH Desert Sand

"Cool Out Time" LO #30 in 2011, Day 24

Supply info:
Lots of "fussy cutting" here. I love doing that.
Crate Paper: Pink Plum Collection
Fussy-cutting done with Cutterbee scissors
Stickles: Rose, Diamond
Lettering: BasicGrey
Ink: CTMH Desert Sand
Pen: Black fine tipped- CM
See how BIG Grace is compard to the two ponies? (She is far right.)

Journaling reads:
Summer 2010 ~ Kate, Katelynn and Taylor "cool out" the horses in the cross-country field.
~Rohan Wood Stables

"Goodness Gracious" LO #29 in 2011, Day 23

Supply Info:
I pretty much let the paper be my "embellie" here.
I cut out the fun flowers from a sheet of the patt paper (pp). I used 3 sizes of patterns. LOVE THIS PAPER! This is all Crate Paper, their "Season" Collection. I ADORE this stuff! My first time using this collection. LOVE the weight and "feel" of it.

Ecru-coloured lace: Dollarama
Font: Tabitha

Lettering: Chatterbox and K&Co (chipboard)
This is Miss Kate, in Summer 2010, on Grace. Her show name is "Goodness Gracious!" (Thus the words on the LO title.)

Journaling reads:

Ride and learn
Kate and Grace spend a lot of time working together- every minute riding teaches them both skill and patience. Coach Alissa says Grace has great potential and that with consistent training, Kate will get her to where she needs to be. We are so lucky to have Alissa’s teaching and coaching guidance!!
Summer 2010
Rohan Wood Stables
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DESIGN TEAM CALL!

2011-02-27T13:36:00.000-04:00

Hop on over to Sketches: Creatively Yours for a brand new Sketch... and our March 2011 DT call!!

Please do apply, the time committment is NOT huge at all and we are a friendly place. Check it out here: S:CY Design Team Call

Hope to see you there, and then see your application~

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BOY EMBELLIES....

2011-02-23T11:58:00.001-04:00

Buttons
Shoelaces
LISTS of what's in pockets; ie: activities, friends, foods
robot papers or diecuts, clipart
gears (chipboard), metal
lightning bolts
Badges
clothing tags
electronic parts (small)
appliques cut from old backpacks...
Labels from fave food items, drinks
keys from long ago cars you've sold (!! LOL)
Mini keys from suitcases
Number stickers/borders
sneakers (diecuts)
Valentines-- cut out fave character... use on LO- I have Pokemon here!
Puzzle pieces (recycle!)
Epoxy stickers
Corrugated cardboard: torn as an embellie or to anchor a photo
Think about wire, rough cord, jute (acid free) etc...
ANYTHING scruffed up!
music notes- w/ paper or as diecuts/charms/metals
musical instruments ( what does child play?)
Guitar images/diecuts or transparencies for teen guys
playing cards- may have a fave animal on them or fave character, so could use either side
anything outdoorsy- chipboard trees, etc...
dinosaur diecuts
Forest or camping-themed items
Farm animal stickers
Fish/ Fishing items (like parts of a lure)
Tractors, trucks, cars that sort of theme
Palm trees- diecuts or make your own! Every pirate needs a palm tree!
Map paper/real map pieces (spray with Archival Mist first)
boat/canoe stickers
road-sign diecuts or stamped images (I have some Stop/Go ones)
castles (sturdy, not prissy- check clipart)
dragons (same)
frogs- I have a border one... pollywogs
Anything space related- I have charms from K. Foster
Horseshoes, again diecuts and charms
Sporty logos (not me/us, but some love them I know)
Manila Tags
Pces of sandpaper
Brads: ANYWHERE and with tags too
Owls- diecuts/clipart, etc...
Netting from potato bags/onion bags- recycle it!
Things that refer to treehouses, sticks, rocks, jacknife, fishing rod
Tire treads (pics of same made into an embellie)
Muddy footprints (pics of same made into an embellie)
Outdoor footwear like rubber boots, hiking boots, hip-waders

Scruffed up "paper bags" (spray with Archival Mist first)
Inking
Distressing
Use some pop-dots to make things stand out

CHECK Google Images for useful boy clipart
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My Aunt & Uncle :o)

2011-02-21T11:43:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone,

Here is a beautiful pic of my Aunt and Uncle, who live in thre USA. My Aunt Carolyn is my Dad's sister. In this photo, they are with their grandkids (my cousin's kiddos.) I received this pic at Christmas-time and loved it. Such a nice photo of them all. Enjoy!

" Family Ties" (Day 22)
My Auntie Carolyn, Uncle Richard & their Grandchildren 2010

Supplies:

Cardstock-
Charcoal grey: Bazzill- Elephant
Blue grey: Bazzill - unkn colour (lg scrap)

Patterned papers-
Striped- unknown manuf (lg scrap)
Ornate- Graphic 45 2009 Christmas Past Collection "Deck the Halls" #4500139

Numbers: Flair Take a Number Cardstock Stickers (brown) CS085

Lettering-
lg- BasicGrey "Scarlett's Letter" collection- Mini Monograms scr-814
sml- BasicGrey "Recess" collection- Nanoset lettering rec-877

Ink: Versamagic Chalk Ink Dew Drop in Midnight Black GD-91
Chipboard Swirl: Bazzill Chips "Flourishes" #302712
Acrylic Paints: DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic Tan- DCA-15
Pen: Creative Memories: Fine tipped blk
Tools: Paintbrush, Fiskars Trimmer
Adhesives: Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Pritt Glue Stick, "Make it Special" Photo Splits

Thanks for popping by!! :)

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Cute Kids: Christmas Photos

2011-02-20T12:47:00.009-04:00

I just love receiving Christmas pictures of my family and friends' children. Here are some: the first layout is one showing my cousin Susan (and Chris') children! The kids faces are blurred for Internet safety.

"CJC- Sweet Kids" (Day 21)

LO #27 in 2011
Day 21 of Lain Ehmann's e-course

Supplies:

Red cardstock [CS]: Pomegranate by Bazzill
Patterned paper: BasicGrey's Blitzen Collection BLI-336 "Garland"
Popcorn sticker strip: CM Holiday Border Stickers (2001: Christmas Stash)
"Sweet Kids" title: BasicGrey's Figgy Pudding Collection
Silvertone monogram brads: Dollarama

Hope you liked this!

Here's another layout...this my Sister Alex and her husband Cody's son Will at a visit with Santa! Isn't this a CUTE pic? (Face blurred for internet safety.)

"Tiny Will-- Big Santa" (Last layout of 2010)

Supplies:

CS: Bazzill- Travertine
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee
Reindeer: Paper Bliss (Using up some Christmas stash!)
Letters T and W (caps): American Crafts (Using up some font stash!)
Black lettering: BasicGrey
Turquoise lettering: Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type

Hope you liked this, too!

Please feel free to bookmark the blog, or become a "Follower," (over on the right) ...and pop by often!

See you soon!

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"1 Super Fun Park Day!"

2011-02-18T09:30:00.000-04:00

1 Super Fun Park Day!" (Day 18)

LO #24 in 2011

LO #18 for Lain Ehmann's e-course
I've blurred faces of all kids except Noah.

Will add "JUNE 2010" as the date on this LO.
Look how much of my scrappy stash this LO helped me use up!~~LOL~~

SUPPLIES:
Patterned papers, solid brown paper: all Piggy Tales' "Steadfast Tin Soldier" Collection (2008)
CS: Bazzill
Tag, circle, tab: All Piggy Tales Chipboard Shapes (2008)- Item #198
Brown Lettering on plaid paper: BasicGrey "Archaic" Collection Item # arc-1195
Lettering on tag: Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type (2010) Item # TT 579
Dark Blue Brads on tag: Mini, likely BasicGrey
Bright Red Brad on Tab: Mini, likely Basic Grey
"Happiness" Sticker: Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type- Item # TT 579
"Learning" sticker, "1" sticker, "You're getting so TALL" sticker: from "Growing Up" Word Play Sticker sheet, Carolee's Creations.
Red ink: Darice: Cranberry from Ink it up!
Brown ink: TH Distress ink: Pumice Stone
Light brown ink: Versamagic Chalk ink in Gingerbread

Thanks for looking!

"Old Hamsters?"

2011-02-15T17:14:00.007-04:00

"Old Hamsters?"

Done for Day 17 of Lain Ehmann's fun & LO producin' e-course: http://www.layoutaday.com/a-to-z-layout-a-day/

Layout was also done for two Feb. Sisterhood of Scrap online event (Crop) Challenges:

A) Jennifer's Hybrid Challenge and
B) My #2 LO for Maggi's "Step out of your Comfort Zone" challenge.

Journaling reads: "As you can tell in these pictures, Daniel is a REAL character… what I call a “nut.” These were taken while Oma & Opa visited. I thought they’d be the perfect backdrop for this little “Daniel funny!”

This past weekend, Daniel was asking Daddy about his great grandparents. Peter was telling him about Grandma Lillian, Nana Pride, and other relatives from both sides. I threw in a comment here and there when he hit a spot he wasn’t sure of (like my Nana’s maiden name). Otherwise, I just listened quietly.

Daddy told Daniel that his Mom, Daniel’s Oma, had made several photo albums with many family photos in them, including some of his ancestors, and that she’d given us copies of these. Peter remarked how lucky we were to have them. Daniel listened to all this and then said with his usual degree of deadpan, serious interest: “Are there any pictures of your old hamsters in those photo albums?”

Journaling by Mom: Feb 13, 2011
Photos by Kate: May 2010
(Kate and Noah are missing from these pics.)

Supplies:

BasicGrey pp: all Archaic Collection except Journaling block which is from the Recess Collection
Flower made from Bryan's old "Faded Glory" denim pants
Buttons: All repurposed from pants used to make flower
Chipboard-
Round chipboard (CB) Gear: Cosmo Cricket
CB Key: Bazzill Chips, "Chipboard Keys" item # 302720
Square under heart: Unkn CB
CB Heart: Bazzill Chips item #3027)10
CB circles: Bazzill Chips (item # ??
Pp covering CB circles: Chatterbox and MME
Lettering: BasicGrey- Various
Inks-
Versamagic Chalk Ink: Gingerbread
Memento Dew Drop Dye Ink: Potter's Clay
Jute cording repurposed from label on a piece of pottery
Acrylic Paints-
Bright Red: Orient
My own mix- the Melon-like shade on heart
Plaid FolkArt: Clover #923
DecoArt: Beige DCA15
Font: "Fusi"
Copper-look wire: Peter's tool box
Tools-
CM Multipurpose Tool
Darice single Hole Punch
Darning Needle ( for flower- to stitch centre and to distress/unravel edges
CDN Nail File (for distressing)
Fiskars Euro Trimmer
Tim Holtz Design Ruler
Dollarama Paintbrushes
Other:
Computer Font: Fusi
Wax Paper
Adhesives: Make it Special Photo Splits: Dollarama
Tombow Mono-Multi Liquid Glue
Glue Dots: 1/2" diam, both flat and 1/8" thick versions

Points for Maggi's Challenge:
Make a flower and ink it= 1pt
Journal on your LO= 1pt
Use fiber= 1pt
Distress edges of paper=1pt
Ink edges of paper= 1pt
Make a cluster of at least 5 objects= 1pt

CLUSTERED OBJECTS are:
1) Key
2) Heart
3) Square
4) Jute cording
5) Flower
6) Buttons x3
7) Copper Wire
8) Gear
9) Solid Circles covered in p paper x2

Thanks for popping by!

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"Good Stuff 2 Remember"

2011-02-13T12:26:00.004-04:00

This Layout was done as my Day 16 creation for my e-course with Lain Ehmann "Find your Style from A to Z."

In addition, it was entered in a February Crop Challenge set by Mia on Sisterhood of Scrap and over at the FUN Crop Suey Blog. We had to have at least NINE items in/on our LO. One had to be mist.

A big TY to Mia for the challenge! :)

Here is what I had on the layout...

1- "Remember" dimensional sticker (TY Maggi!) K&Co- Blue Awning Collection

2- Jute cording repurposed from retail clothing tag
3- Flowers- 1 made from a scrunched Kraft clothing tag, 1 from a piece (red) cut from an old backpack and one made from a crocheted yarn chain (Tutorial is in the works for that last one.)
4- Epoxy Stickers: "Time 4 Crafts"
5- Brads: Mini & lg, all BasicGrey
6- Ribbon - dotted and stitched- both from Savvy n Sassy Store
7- Mini lettering: Glitz; Lge lettering: MM (just the "G") and Thickers
8- Blank Sticker used for date- repurposed from a strip of Shopper's Drug Mart medication labels
9- "Pearl" Glimmer Mist applied to Kraft Flower (very subtle!)
10- Metal Zipper Pull
11- Patterned papers x 2: G45 "Christmas Past Collection"
12- CTMH CS: Bamboo
13- CTMH CS: Indian Corn Bue (Lg Photo Mat)
14- Ink- Navy Blue (Darice)

"Good Stuff 2 Remember" (Day 16)

Thanks to Lain for the challenge at Find your Style from A to Z, too. That course ROCKS my world at the moment!

Thanks for popping by! Have a super day. Scrap LOTS, and have a blast, OK?

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