Scrapbooking Family and Life

ADSR 5 continues

2010-02-16T21:08:00.000-08:00

So we are continuing with the race.. Yep that right.. We passed the judges. This week we had two new unique challenges. Our first one was to create a layout using selective coloring. All I can say is thank goodness I actually have been practicing this since January this year, after one of my favorite websites had a challenge... AND since the challenge I am heading up at MLAS is also focused on this technique. Here is the fun layout I created:

Our next challenge is this race definitely took me outside my comfort zone. WE were asked to create Artist Trading Cards. These are small (2.5x3 inch) "cards" that focus mainly on elements and less on pictures and words. Here are my creations.

I am still not completely content with how these turned out by I had the opportunity to work with some awesome materials. Images are linked:

Hopefully you take the time to check out these awesome kits and word art. While your looking don't forget to pop in on my challenge at MLAS and come play along!!

Amazing Digi Scrapping Race

2010-02-12T20:40:00.000-08:00

I have joined ADSR 5.. That's right, I am racing along. I have been so blessed that the CT manager at Designs in Digital has agreed to be my partner. She is patient and understanding and supportive. I could not ask for a better partner. The race started out at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking with a simple challenge to scrap a page about our partners.

Here is my first layout:

I made this layout using Once Upon a Time by Tinks Trinkets.

Our next challenge was at the Scrapbook Artisan Guild!!! This is a really cool site! They create the Artisan Notebook, a digital scrapbooking magazine. Their challenge was number focused.. 5 being the key. Here is my second layout:

This layout was made using Vintage Euphoria by Rebecca_PSP and Bubblescrap Designs

I am having such a great time on this race. Both layouts have been approved and me and my team will now progress to week 2.

Also I am proud to announce I am now a Creative Team member for My Life and Scrap.. I hope to bring wonderful things to the table with this adventure too.

Affection by Aprilisa Designs

2010-01-27T08:50:00.000-08:00

I have the most unique little man!! His favorite color is pink. To me that is a sign of his independance and willingness to go his own way and not with the crowd. I have been dying to scrap him now for a few years. But the problem was two fold. One how do I get pictures that show case this preference... Boys clothes certainly do not come in pink, neither do their toys, coloring books, etc. And two where am I going to find a kit with a boy tone to it but still has pink???

Well, last week I was blest with the opportunity to catch pictures. We went to the drop in on Friday at Ten Broek. And when Joseph went to craft time, he insisted on using PINK!!! Thank goodness an iPhone takes pictures. I got some really awesome shots. And I think it should be noted that he used up ALL the pink mitties and left only the blue, orange and brown for the girls... YOU GO BOY!!!

The next problem was finding a kit... I did A LOT of searching but finally came across the perfect kit!! This kit is just too cute!! And I can assure you I am just starting with this one!! What I found was AFFECTION by Aprilisa Designs... And I have to say it is PERFECT!!!

Many people would say to me, it was a very girly kit... But I don't think they see it through my eyes.. Here are just a couple layouts I have already made with it!!

Girly, I think not!! Go check it out I am sure you will love it!!

For those of you missing my regular influx of scrapbooking pages, I want to let you know I will no longer be posting to facebook. I am creating my own website, which will include a daily blog, photo galleries, links to my favorite designers, and more...

So come visit me at TJ's Foofaraw (Much Ado about nothing)... Coming Soon and underconstruction....

Well, she has done it again!

2010-01-20T07:43:00.000-08:00

Missy Bits has once again out done herself. I gave a preview of this kit, with a mini she developed a few weeks ago. Well, she has expanded the kit and man it is marvelous! Here is a sneak preview!!

And I went right away and created a wonderful layout with it.. Hopefully it helps her sell it.. I hope to create a few more. But this was the inspiration I had to start with.

I am still competing in the ScrapOff on DigiScrap Addicts but my hopes for victory have faded as my scores continue to plummet. This week I think I will try to design a few layouts and see what I love best... Here is number one.. YES I know the lips are too strong.. Going to adjust that!!

I love to scrapbook, and I think my nieces are the most wonderful litte girls to do!!

More Scrapbooking Fun

2010-01-13T07:21:00.000-08:00

Recently I was inspired by a layout in Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine. It led to the creation of a wonderful page I called Adore with Jeremy:

Isn't it just incredible how this page turned out!! Well, I have also decided to challenge myself to start the year off so I am participating in ScrapOff 2010 at DigiScrapAddicts. And well we shall just say my first layout did not score well... (only 2 points out of 10).. So since i was so happy with how this page turned out I decided to use it as an inspiration for my layout for the scrapoff and well this is what I came up with:

I am actually quite proud of this.. It turned out VERY strong, yet subtle.. Of course it is surprising how much a professional photo helps out!! But since I did a layout for both Jeremy and Joseph I could not leave out my Timmy. So I create the layout Pure Joy with his 1 year photos.

Where I go from here, I do not know but for now, I feel I am improving and getting stronger EVERYDAY! Thanks for visiting.

More and More scrapbooking

2010-01-11T07:28:00.000-08:00

Well, I just continue to scrapbooking. When I started the year I worried I would not have the time to scrapbook as much as I needed to in order to meet my CT requirements, but I keep being inspired... Here are some more of my wonderful creations. First is my Project 52.. Made with WALK ON THE WILD SIDE collab from DID.

As well, I sat down and made Year in Review pages for all my boys. These were made using the December Designing Duos Kit from Designs in Digital - Year in Review.

This is a HUGE kit, that served the purpose of helping me organize my thoughts as I looked back on my year with my boys, and put the images down to paper!

What a wonderful year we have had!! I cannot wait to see what surprises 2010 will hold for us!!

And for fun, check out my adventures on Scrap Off 2010 on DigiScrapAddicts.. I am way out of my league in this one, but I am giving it my all as I try to win A CT spot (like that will ever happen!!).

Hope to check in again next week!

January Begins

2010-01-11T07:18:00.000-08:00

Well, this is the first month of 2010 and really all I have learned thus far is I am definitely no more organized than I was last year! So everyone will have to forgive me, because more than likely that means this blog will not be updates as often as I would like.

With the new year comes new CT assignments. And I have hit the ground running...

This month the designer I have been assigned to at Designs in Digital is Pixel Perfect Designs. She makes the cutest most versatile kits for people with children. My first kit is Snow Wonder:

With this kit I created two pages. A Calendar Topper:

And I made one for the January 6th Speed Scarp at DID:

After the designer I also get to work with the Large DID Collab kit (Walk on the Wild Side):

I found this kit was great for scrapbooking my boys:

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So that has been my first week, lets see what I come up with next week.

New Years is Here

2009-12-31T21:26:00.000-08:00

I have so many goals for the new year... I am thinking of doing a 365/52/12 challenge for myself. But my first goal is to scrap a page of the year in review for all my kids... Well, we shall see...

Here is my most recent scrap it is using the mini kit SIMPLICITY by Missy Bits...

Getting Ready for Christmas

2009-12-24T05:03:00.000-08:00

Well, life has been insanely hectic!!! I have had the pleasure of working with over 5 kits in the past week for my CT responsibilities. I have made an additional 4 layouts that I have not had the time to post to my blog. Check out my gallery at Designs in Digital.

With these added opportunities I have opened up the opportunities for family and friends to have their lives scrapbooked for free. The only condition would be permission to post my work (of your pictures) on scrapbooking websites, in order to meet my CT responsibilities. All you need to do is send me your photos, a brief descriptions of the tone, style, size (8x10, 12x12) and color of pages you are looking for and I will handle the rest.

These pages make excellent gifts, books, and images to post on the wall (you can buy 12x12 frames now!!).

Here are some images of my most recent work:

Thanks to everyone for their love, support and prayers. I love what I do, and the great opportunities it has afforded me!!

Christmas Cookie Party 2009

2009-12-19T21:38:00.000-08:00

What a fun event this was this year. Jeremy and Joseph invited over their friends Rebecca and Samantha for some cookie decorating fun! My kitchen is now a mess to say the least. And the girls left with mouths and faces that were blue, green, and red. This year I tried to find some candies that were unique, but also small enough to fit onto the cookies without being overwhelming. Funny thing was that the kids focused on the candies that were WAY too big. Well, the cookies turned out great, and all the kids were on a sugar rush for the rest of the day!!

Remembering our first Christmas in BC

2009-12-19T14:54:00.000-08:00

It is hard to believe we have lived in BC now for 2 years. And this will be Christmas number 3. We were blessed last year with the need and ability to go back to Edmonton to celebrate with Family, but this year once again, we are without money or ability to go back to family. So it has become a good time to remember what we did that first year. Flipping through the photos, I came across a collection of pictures that I took of the boys, in the hopes of creating Christmas cards for family. It never happened, but the memories remain. This year is the first year, I am not buying the boys suits, opting for comfortable clothing to attend mass in, but hopefully once again I will be able to take some shots to make some memories with!!

I made this page with the kit Cozy Christmas, by Missy Bits of course... This kit is quite versatile, and will help make a few pages this season!!

Quick CT job for Scrapping All The Way

2009-12-18T22:19:00.000-08:00

I was playing around on DigiShop Talk. You know walking through the CT calls. I do hope at some point to get some regular CT work with 2 or 3 designers. I came across a posting for a One Kit Call... I just loved this kit. It is very festive and fun, AND the purple colors work so well with my boys. It only took me about 45 minutes to throw together this awesome page, which I think shows off the kit REALLY well.

Still waiting on Santa to bring me my PSE... Turns out Santa says he might not bring it... Well, we shall see.

Joined a New CT Team

2009-12-18T12:20:00.000-08:00

So it is official today. I am on the CT Team for MISSY BITS!!! She is a very awesome designer of whom I have used much of her products. Most recently I created the following Page, which won Layout of the Day (LOTD) at Designs in Digital.

This is using her FALL FOREST kit. It is a gorgeous kit, and VERY versatile!! This page is also made using a free template I found on-line. My goal is to start making my own templates once Santa brings me my own personal copy of PhotoShop Elements!!

I am so proud of being able to join her team and excited at what lies ahead!!

Starting to be a SAHM

2008-05-31T17:20:00.000-07:00

Well, next week officially starts off being a SAHM. Actually it is only part time, because the boys will be at childcare 2x per week, to ensure that I rest and keep this baby healthy. The first of my many goals is to organize our lives. We are creating both weekly and daily schedules, so that the boys are prepared and adjust to the changes to come.

So far the weekly schedule, for the home is:

1. Monday - Laundry (every second week change sheets)
2. Tuesday - Vacuuming
3. Wednesday - Bathrooms
4. Thursday - Organizing (pick on area and sort out, remove what we do not need)
5. Friday - Weekly Menu Planning
6. Saturday thru Saturday - Free Days, no specific cleaning duties.

Our morning wake-up routine will be:

Wake Up
Get Dressed
Make Beds
Eat Breakfast
Brush Hair
Brush Teeth

I am hoping to institute therapeutic snack time 3x per week (if money allows).

Speaking of money, we definitely will need to get better control of this. My examination of our funds this month showed that we spent 2x what Brian will bring in. If we cannot control ourselves our savings will be gone in no time.

Our garden is growing beautifully and we are making use of the farmer's market to the best of our abilities.

I will post pics of our schedules, the boys transition strips, and other organizing as soon as possible.

TJ

WHO AM I?

2008-02-12T21:51:00.002-08:00

WHO AM I?

Okay this is the week one challenge at my favorite website... ONLINE CHRISTIAN PARENTS
We have been asked to create a blog

who you are TODAY ... who you are at home, in Christ, and who you would like to become in the next year!

Today I am not very happy with who I am. I feel that I am a fake, a doubter, and unsuccessful. I have gone through some major situations in the last little while. I moved for a job, that a subsequently lost for no reason. I have a son who displays some symptoms of autism, but not enough to get the designation... Still he needs help to adjust into the school system. I am lazy. I watch WAY too much TV.

At home I try to be a mom.. When we first moved out here, I kept the house clean, took care of the boys, etc. etc. Now it takes alot to get motivated to clean. I job hunt 3 to 4 hours a day, different websites, recruitment firms, networking. I try to stay inside my little cocoon. My son's got to childcare, so I can job hunt, which leads me to feel guilty being home without them here.

In Christ, I am a baby.. It is funny what I think and why.. I know nothing... Trust nothing... Try to grow and act like someone mature and knowledgeable just to find out my assumptions are out to lunch and that I am further behind then I originally thought.

I am hoping by next year that I will be more mature in Christ, stronger, more accepting of the lot God has given me in life and well, not so negative.

Right now this seems very far off.