Life update!

Falling Leaves is the name of this layout and also the name of the kit that I used to make it.
This layout was inspired from a challenge at Scrap Outside The Box. Inspired by the ART Challenge in the forum. This piece of art was actually a work of land art by Andy Goldsworthy.

Camping is a layout that I did to show off "Falling Leaves" by Patty Webb.
This kit is only available at Scrap Outside The Box and is 25% off for a limited time only!!
Here is the link to the kit:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=480&cat=0&page=1
Oh and I almost forgot here is the link to a free sample too.
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=481&cat=0&page=1
You have to log into the site but it is so worth it! Go take a look.
I just love this beautiful colorful kit. It has a ton of leaves in it and is so versatile. I used a two-page template provided by Brandi White available in the Scrap Outside The Box forum under challenges (Twice as Fast).

PB&J is a layout that I made to remember exactly what McKenzie ate for her first year of Preschool. It was a challenge again at SOTB hosted by Patty Webb. She was asking what everyone did for lunches.

Patience was a layout that I made for the Scripture Challenge at SOTB. The story on the layout tells people a lot of what my biggest problem with patience is lately. Silly Bus!!

Both of these layouts were made from "Primary" by Steph Broccolo aka. Moosetrak Designs available at SOTB or Plain Digital Wrapper.
Here are the links for both stores:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=479&cat=0&page=1
or
http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=3290&cat=0&page=1

Well that is it for layouts lately. Gotta get a few more done before the end of the month. Will be burning the midnight oil on some of these! Oh well. At least the kids when they get older will know all about their childhood and maybe just a little about their Mom and Dad too.

Hope everyone has a great weekend,

CindyLou

Oh almost forgot. The Scrapbook Expo was amazing as usual. I am still trying to make up for lost time though. I'm totally exhausted, but so are my sisters so at least it isn't just me. LOL!! We spent the first day as VIPs which means we were served breakfast, lunch, and a snack along with an awesome goodie bag when we got there. We had a huge table to work with and we all got quite a bit done. The second day we all three took two classes together. Connie picked the classes and they were awesome. In one class we made little animal books for the kids, which Colin is going to get as soon as I laminate it. In the second class we made a complete album in an hour and a half. The class was very fast paced but very organized. AMAZING!!

Can't wait until the next one in March!!

Scrapbook Expo-tomorrow!!

Hey everyone,

I haven't written in a while. Things have just been too busy around here.
Tim has been sick so that makes a huge difference around here. He helps out so much and when he isn't feeling well we can sure tell a difference.

Well the Scrapbook Expo starts tomorrow. It is the Semi-Annual weekend for all 3 of us sisters to get together. September and April we manage to spend at least 1 day if not 2 paper scrapbooking our little hearts out. It is so much fun to get away from the house and just play.

Here are a few layouts that I have done since the first of September.

I love both of these LOs. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I got to pick out the colors for Patty's new kit. She called it "Cindy's Petals". I love how it turned out! So much texture of fun elements . Check out the appliquéd flowers. It is available at Scrap Outside the Box.
Here is the link:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=445&cat=0&page=1
Go check it out!

This is another of Patty's awesome kits. This is called Canine Love. Again it is only available through Scrap Outside The Box. The frames are just adorable, they are made out of doggy bones and the paper looks like leather.

Here is the link:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=435&cat=0&page=1
Great for those larger or just little, tougher looking dogs. Great masculine colors.


This is a fun layout that I did for the Movie Challenge.
My DD with her first attempt at rock climbing at barely 4 years old. Look close at the picture and you will see that her Dad isn't even holding her! You go girl!

Journaling reads:
Look, I don't mean to be rude but this is not as easy as it looks, so I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't distract me. (From the movie The Princess Bride)
Picture taken 4/20/07

Country Time by Steph Broccolo is a beautiful soft kit with fun whimsical elements.
It is available at Plain Digital Wrapper or at Scrap Outside the Box.

Here are the links:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=315&cat=0&page=1
http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=2868&cat=0&page=1


Farm Fun was a layout that I have been meaning to do for almost 2 years. Well I finally got around to it. I'm glad I waited for the perfect kit. I love the colors and the embellishments on this kit.

I used Pumpkin Passion by Moose Trak Designs aka. Steph Broccolo available at Scrap Outside the Box and Plain Digital Wrapper.

Here are the links:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=443&cat=0&page=1
http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=3197&cat=0&page=1

Anyway it has taken me like 2 hours to get this written so.....I think I will call it a night and try to get the little ones to bed!

Have a good weekend and I will tell you all about the expo next time I post!

CindyLou

New Layouts

Dreamer
This was a fun layout that I made with McKenzie in one of her quiet moments. It always makes me wonder what she is thinking when she is being still and quiet.
I used Stephanie Broccolo's beautiful kit "Woodland Magic". I love the little fairies and the gorgeous papers in this kit.
Link to kit:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=38&cat=0&page=1
Link to layout:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52876

Nature Lovers
This was such a fun layout. I couldn't help but put this together after seeing the beautiful background paper!!
McKenzie was actually jumping off of a log and Colin was crawling across our living room floor.
I just love this kit from Stephanie Broccolo. It is called Woodland Magic and is only available at SOTB.
Link to kit:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=38&cat=0&page=1
Link to layout:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52883


In The Doghouse:
I love this layout also. It was so much fun to make. I don't think Tim has seen it yet, but I did tell him about it. Hehehe!!
I used another fabulous kit from my dear sister, Patty Webb. The kit is called Canine Love and is available only at SOTB. I love the crinkly paper and the doghouse is the best!!
Link to kit:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=435&cat=0&page=1
Link to layout:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52803


Road:
This layout was a hard one for me to do, but in general I think it was good for me also. It is very similar to the song "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty. It a song in my Playlist. There is also "It's Been Awhile" by Staind that both fit this layout to a tee. It tells a lot about where I came from and where I have been in my life. It also says where I hope to be for the rest of my life. I love this kit by Lisa Majewski. It is called Boy O Boy. I also used Block-A-Bets also by Lisa Majewski. I just love her products. They are so flexible and usable.
Her products are available at 3 different sites.
3Scrapateers:
http://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopexd.asp?id=6148&bc=no
http://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopexd.asp?id=5613&bc=no
Digiscrapboutique:
http://www.digiscrapboutique.com/boutique/boy-o-boy-scrapkit-pr-4354.html
http://www.digiscrapboutique.com/boutique/block-a-bets-templates-pr-3419.html
Nuts4Digi is down at the moment with a server move but hopefully will be up soon.
Link to layout:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52779
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend. Talk to everyone soon.

CindyLou