They say it's your birthday

Today is the 4th birthday of my grandson, Dylan.  I hope you had a very special day, sweetie.  XOXOXO

supplies - Birthday Bash collab by Memory Scraps 

Blueberries, Queen Anne's Lace and wooden bridges

I love to visit New England and photograph all the beauty there. The fact that I have two grandsons there  doesn't figure into it of course.

One blistering hot summer day, we went to a truck farm to pick blueberries 'cause Grandma (me) had never done that.  We got lots of berries and summer vegies, but I also got beautiful photos from there.

Julie from Sherwood Studio at thedigichick.com has a new kit coming out called "Quite Contrary".  I used it
for this layout.

Chilly Cheeks

Today is Baby Max's first birthday...that year sure has passed quickly.  Last Sunday he enjoyed the family sledding outing until he fell off the sled and got cold.  He's not very happy in this photo.



supplies used

WinterKiss template 4 by Jenn CK
Idea Notebook Jan. 2011 by Digital Design Essentials

Dylan's big day

With all the big snowstorms in the Northeast, my grandson had a big sledding day last weekend.  Dylan, Mommy, Daddy and little brother Max went to a big hill close to their house in suburban Boston and enjoyed the day before the big football games started.  My son and daughter in law are huge football fans so they had to get home in time to watch their favorite teams.  The day went well until both boys took face plants and then they were pretty unhappy, cold and tired.



supplies used:  Summer template 15 by Tiffany Tillman
Bella Joy and Bella Natale kits by Randi Oh

Winter in Colorado

Julie from Sherwood Studio has some new kits in her shop at The Digichick.  I've kinda lost my scrapping mojo lately so I spent today making two layouts for Julie.  The first one is called Winter - original, eh?

Winter Solitude by Sherwood Studio
Clean It Up by Sherwood Studio (staples)
Template 117 by Lindsay J Designs

 

Winter Solitude by Sherwood Studio

sweetie

One of my grandsons in profile.



credits
Ooh La Lolliopop collab by Digiridoo Scraps

Playing Catch Up

Haven't posted in a while...December is such a busy month for all of us. Here are a few LOs I've made recently.

"Sparkle"


supplies used: Damask kit, Christmas Wish 2 kit, and Christmas Wishes Glow paper all by Sherwood Studio and available at The Digichick.

"Vintage"


supplies used: After 5 Designs - Prairie Morning, Rosey Posey Studio - Fragments 101, and Roben Marie Smith - Vintage Frames

"Max and Me"


supplies used: Home is where the Heart Is page kit, and Captivated by Jacqueline template by Captivated Visions

"Seven"


supplies used: Hopscotch kit by The Shabby Princess

It's the Smile

My youngest grandbaby, Max, is a charmer.



supplies:
Mister Wonderful kit and Wordart by Connie Prince

Black Friday

Ready, Set, Go...get all those scrapping goodies. I'll be checking my favorite shops for bargains but I've got a Sneak Peak for you from one of my favs.
Digital Designer Shop has a whopper of a holiday kit called Days of December. It's a beauty, full of luscious elements and gorgeous papers. Here are two examples of how this kit can be used.



Supplies -
Days of December by Cilenia Curtis and available at Digital Designer Shop
Piled Sparks template by Cilenia Curtis at Digital Designer Shop




Supplies -
Days of December by Cilenia Curtis and available at Digital Designer Shop
Days of December Glitter Styles and Papers 2 by Honey Scraps available at Digital Designer Shop
Template 46 by Cindy Schneider

Camera Family

We all share a love for photography; finally we all have Nikon cameras. One daughter and I live in Colorado; my other daughter and son live in New England. You can bet we all have our cameras when we get together.



supplies:
nostalgia alpha by Sherwood Studio
Beautiful Life Collab by Wendy Page Designs and MKC
Scraplift of I LOVE WATCHING YOUR BROTHERLY LOVE by Karenika

Dreamer

My granddaughter wants to play the violin but between her twice weekly gymnastics classes, school, her brother's sports activities and the fact that there is no teacher available without a long drive, she pretends to play.


Supplies used: Blue Winter kit, Blue Winter Frames and Blue Winter Lace all by Cilenia Curtis @ Digital Designer Shop
Newsletter Freebie Template 1 by Karla Dudley

Sneak Peak

Julie of Sherwood Studio - sold exclusively at The Digichick - has two holiday kits being released Thursday, Nov. 18. I got to play with them and here's a sneak peak.

The first two feature Fireside Christmas by Sherwood Studio



additional supplies: Background Stacks 2 by JB Designs



additional supplies: Negative version 6 template by WM Squared

Razzle Dazzle Reindeer by Sherwood Studio features a slightly less traditional look at Christmas.


additional supplies: New Dawn Templates by AE Designs

Our Breakfast at Hangar 8

supplies
Aviator kit by Jenn CK Designs and Stolen Moments
Template 117 by Lindsay Jane designs

Thankful for You

As Thanksgiving approaches we all think about what we're thankful for. I have so many people, memories, etc., but one thing I'm especially thankful for are my grandchildren.




supplies
Many Thanks kit by Scrap Matters Design Team
The Digichick November Template

Pumpkin Farm

Max enjoyed his first trip to pick out a pumpkin. Moments like these are meant to be remembered.



supplies
Awaiting Autumn by Teresa Digi Designs @ Digital Designer Shop
Orange Alpha by Paste Optional Designs

Brothers

I've had such fun today on National Scrapbook Day. Spent too much money and time, but then what's new. I found these two great kits today and couldn't wait to use them. These two little guys are my youngest grandbabies. They live 1500 miles from me so I treasure each photo I get.



supplies used
November Boys by River Rose
Got Curves template by WM Squared

Halloween

My granddaughter was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz for Halloween. Don't ya think she looks just like Dorothy in the movie. My daughter found most of costume on Etsy and Ebay. Cute, huh?



Supplies
Smooth Sailing - Hearts & Flowers
Sherrie JD - Classic Red
gingham by Sherwood Studio
Amy Wolff - Old Glory Papers
Fiddle Dee Dee templates - Fuss Free

New Releases

Cilenia Curtis at Digital Designer Shop has been busy designing two gorgeous new kits. "Within" bundled kit contains beautiful neutral colors perfect for masculine layouts.



The second kit "Blue Winter" will be available Friday, November 5. Although this kit is designed for winter layouts, I used it for a different purpose.

Isle of Shoals

One of the items on my bucket list was a visit to the Isle of Shoals.  Located off the coasts of New Hampshire and Maine, seven island comprise the Isle of Shoals.  Most are privately owned, but two are open to the public - Star Island and Appledore Island.  Last September we visited Star Island by boat; it was a great photo op and a wonderful adventure.

supplies used:

Potting Shed by Cilenia Curtis @ Digital Designer Shop
Dainty Edges by Honey Scraps @ Digital Designer Shop
25 days of Summer templates by Tiffany Tillman

In honor of

Breast Cancer Month

My good friend Karen died in August 2009 after a valiant 9 year struggle with breast cancer.  I miss our phone conversations and lunches that we had regularly.  Rest in Peace, dear friend.

 

supplies:  Artist Palette 2 by Cilenia Curtis @ Digital Designer Shop