Swing

April of Digital Scrapbook Memories asked me to make a few layouts from the Beginner Series CDs. This layout and the two following it (Swing, Little Moments, and 1st Day of School) are the layouts I created. I was a scrapbooking machine last week. I made 8 layouts in 7 days. That should make up a little for the slump I was in for over a month.

Journaling Reads:
Megan had so much fun on the swings at my
apartment. Everytime she comes to visit, she wants to go play at the playground or swim in the pool. If she is lucky, she gets to do BOTH!!

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the Beginner's Series, The Garden CD.

Little Moments

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the Beginner's Series, Flower Patch CD.

1st Day of School 2007

Journaling reads:
Jeff started Kindergarten this year, and Megan started Pre-school. So far, they are both enjoying their new school experiences. It’s amazing how quicly they are growing up!

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the Beginner Series, Back To School CD.

Soccer 2007

Digital Scrapbook Memories has a new CD coming out in a few weeks. It's called Oh Boy! The CD is designed especially for boys. I was honored enough to get the CD early and was asked to make a few layouts to showcase some of the items in the kits. This layout and the 4 following it are the layouts I created (Soccer 2007, Stinky 6 year-old, Built Kid Tough, Big Boy Toys, and Playing Dirty). You can see a sample of each of the kits and more layouts here.

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the new CD, Oh Boy!

Stinky 6 year-old

Journaling Reads:
One cold day in December, Jeff came into the family room wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants, and the following conversation ensued...
Aly: Those sweats look comfy and warm.
Jeff: Yeah, they make me sweat and stink and that’s the best part.
Aly: They make you stink? You like to stink?
Jeff: Yeah!! Boys are supposed to stink.
...later that day...
Aly: Something stinks! Who stinks?
Jeff: (with a huge grin on his face): Me!! I stink!! I’m like the dinosaurs cause they’re stinct.

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the new CD, Oh Boy!

Built Kid Tough

Journaling reads:
Jeff and Megan went to Lowe’s on Saturday, December 16th to learn how to build pine wood derby cars. Lowe’s gave them little aprons and eye goggles. They could not wait to wear their new gear while helping Papa with some of his work on the house.

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the new CD, Oh Boy!

Big Boy Toys

Journaling Reads:
Jeff loves all things that have to do with trucks; especially big trucks. Since he was able to talk, he has learned the names of different trucks and heavy machines, and he will correct you if you call one by the wrong name. You can imagine how delighted he was to come home one day to find a front-end loader and a dump truck making their way down the street. They were collecting yard trash for the annual yard clean-up day. He stood outside watching every thing. When they got to Papa’s house, the man driving the front-end-loader offered to let him ride in the cab. He was so excited and had a great time watching the loader pick up all the tree branches and other trash. What a great experience for a four year old boy!!

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the new CD, Oh Boy!

Playing Dirty

Journaling reads:
Jeff came to see Grandma and Papa right when they got home from a camping trip. Jenny said she would wash his face and hands and 5 minutes later he would be this dirty again, but He sure had fun playing in the dirt.

Credits: All Digital Scrapbook Memories products from the new CD, Oh Boy!

Lots of new pages!!

I just added 12 pages that are either new, or I just had not uploaded yet. Anyway, you may have to click the 'older posts' link at the very bottom to see them all. (and for Katie) KaBang, KaBang!

Christmas Eve 2006

Journaling reads:
Every year the whole family meets for Family Home Evening on Christmas Eve. It's been a Rasmussen tradition since my mom was a little girl. Weread the Christmas story from the Bibleand a whoever wantsto can preform a talent. This year we even got Ryan, Scott , and Eric to do their Jingle Bells routine. It was so funny to see them do the kicks again.

Credits:
Quick page by Michelle Coleman. I changed a few things around and made a second page from the one quick page.
Font: Ace Bingham and Bodie MF Holly

Wide Mouth Frog

I made this page in November, and I am just now putting it on my blog. The Wide Mouth Frog story is one of the things I remember from my childhood, and now that my dad has grandkids, he has a whole new audience. I had to scrapbook this story so that I can remember it forever.


Journaling reads:
Story: The wide mouth frog had her first babies and was unsure what to feed them. She decided to hop around the zoo and ask the other animals what they feed there babies. The giraffe tells her she feeds her babies leaves, the seal tells her she feeds her babies fish, and the bird tells her she feeds her babies worms. To each of these, the wide mouth frog says, "oh is that so?" speaking with her mouth wide open. She finally gets to the crocodile and says, "Hi, my name is wide mouth frog. What do you feed your babies?" The crocodile says, "I feed my babies wide mouth frogs." The frog replies with her mouth open very small, "oh is that so?"
Journaling block: My dad learned the story of the Wide Mouth Frog when he was in college. He has been telling it ever since. It's hard to explain the story; you really have to watch my dad tell it. He really gets into the actions of the frog talking with his wide mouth.

Credits:
Papers: Back To School CD - Digital Scrapbook Memories (DSM)
Tag Alpha (frog): Zoe's Merry-Go-Round, Playground CD - DSM
Scallop circle template: The Garden CD - DSM
Stiching: Riley's Sandbox, Playground CD - DSM
Buttons: Primary Buttons by Jessica Bolton
Stamp Alpha (wide): Hand Stamped Brushes by Michelle Coleman
Chipboard Letters (mouth): Black Currant Cameo font - made into chipboard with Atomic Cupcake Action.
Font: Cat Krap!

Picking Grapes

I made this one for the Stand Up and Scrap challenge, but I've change it up a little since then. It was made in September 2007.


Journaling Reads:
Jeff decided it was time to pick a few of Grandma and Papa’s grapes. 08-14-2007

Credits:
Papers and wordart: Stand Up and Scrap kit (Sweet Shoppe Designs)
Font: Pharmacy

Comfort

This page was also for the Stand Up and Scrap challenge, made October 2007.


Journaling reads:
You can always findcomfort in Grandma's arms. Shecan warm you when youare cold,console youif youare sad,welcome you to her home, wish you a good night, and show you how muchyou are loved. Grandma's hugs are a constant source of comfort.

Credits:
Papers and embellishments (some recolored): Obviously Orange kit and Ravishingly Red kit by Weeds and Wildflowers.

Sweet Feet

I made this layout for the Stand Up and Scrap challenge, created in October 2007.


Credits:
Papers from It's My Party Kit by Dani Mogstad.

Jeff and Megan

Another ADSR challenge layout, made in July 2007.

Journaling reads:
"I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends." ~James Boswell

Once Apon a Time

Another one from the ADSR challenge, made in July 2007.

Journaling reads:
Once upon a time there lived a beautiful princess named Megan.

Credits: Papers from PJs for Courage Kit from Elemental Scraps
Flower: Secret Shabby Chic Kit by Scrappy Pony Designs
Ribbon: Ity Bitty Ribbons Kit by Christina Renee
Alpha: PJs for Love from Elemental Scraps
Fonts: SF-Lea and Scriptina

The Liechty Reunion

I made this page for the ADSR challenge back in August 2007, but the original page was about my favorite part of the challenge (which was my great partner, Katie). I changed it up a little to print and put in my scrapbook.


Journaling reads:
We all went up to Grizzly Ridge for the Liechty Reunion and some 4-wheelin'.

Credits:
Backgroud paper, strips of paper, sticking, sun, and journaling strips: Summer Afternoon Kit by Bren Boone.
Crocheted strip (recolored): French Countryside Kit by Christina Renee
Date stamp: Memory Date Stamps 2 from Peppermint Creative

Got It From Mom

Another page for the ADSR challenge, made in August 2007.

Journaling reads:
A few years ago I went to Staples and wondered around for over an hour. I looked at everything in the store, from notebooks and pencils to desks and office chairs. I bought a few things and went home. I showed my husband all the “cool” things I got at Staples and he looked at me like I was crazy. That’s when I started thinking I must be the only person in the world who LOVES office supplies. A couple of years later I moved home and discovered where I got this crazy obsession. My mother loves all the same things I do! I never consciously realized this before that time. Maybe it is hereditary or maybe I have grown up subconsciously learning this love of all office supplies, but I definitely got it from my mom.

Credits:
photo frames by Katie Pertiet
everything else from Welcoming Spring kit by Gina Huff

Goals

Here's another one from the ADSR challenge, made in August 2007.

Journaling:
- top: My goal is to graduate college.
- bottom: my campus

Credits:
Alphas: Scrap Artist, Plain Digital Wrapper, Shabby Princess, Christina Renee, Scrapbook Bytes, Elemental Scraps, Peppermint Creative, Free Digital Scrapbook.com, and The Sweet Shoppe
Background paper: French Countryside Kit by Christina ReneeArrow stamp:
Arrow kit by Shawna Clingerman
Font: Terentino

Girl Talk

This is another layout I made for the Amazing Digital Scrapbooking Race...made in August 2007.

Journaling Reads:

This group of girls are my oldest friends; the only one missing is Tara. We have all been friends since high school. Some of us have moved to different cities and states, but when we are all back in our hometown, we try to get together for a little Girl Talk.

Credits:

paper, overlay border, and flowers with buttons from Mint Chocolatta by Chere Edwards.

Stitches from Some Kind of Wonderful Kit by Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Font: Witchcraft

Play

Made this layout back in August 2007 as part of the Amazing Digital Scrapbooking Race (ADSR). Katie and I were partners for the race, and we made this layout together. I positioned all the pictures, and Katie embellished it for me. She even created the cool paint splatters from scratch.

Journaling:

Jenny and John were replacing their kitchen floor, soKatie and I took Jeff and Megan to the park to getthem out of the way and let them have some fun. March 25, 2006

Credits:

Paper, painted letters, painted flower, gel button, and paint smudge: Brilliantly Blue and Ravishingly Red Kits by Weeds & Wildflowers.

Paint splatters made by Katie (my partner)