More Layouts

Week 3

We have had a pretty uneventful week.




Again I used DeDe Smiths Digital 365 to make these layouts. I am trying to do one theme for each month. Hopefully it will work out at the end of the year to make a nice scrapbook.


This was a fun layout done in an hour. It was at a chat with Colie at Scrap Outside The Box. She is the Designer of the Month for January; boy has she had some great deals and giveaways too. I think I have picked up at least 1/2 of her store. Thank goodness for prizes that I have won and gift certificates that I have received for playing at SOTB.
The layout is made with Gabby's Dream by Colie's Corner.
She also gave us the template to use at the speedy crop.

I loved this template so much that I flipped it and did a matching layout of Christmas for Colin.
Again I used one of Colie's kits!!
Chill Out Remix is a fun and really boy kit; perfect for my guys.

Everyone is doing good today. Colin is feeling much better. He is getting into things just like the old Colin. Too funny!! McKenzie is playing her games on the computer. Amazing how quick they learn new things. (I wish I could learn new things that quick!)
Tim is sleeping, he has to work again tonight so he needs all the rest he can get for tonight.
I'm just happy scrapping away.

Hope everyone is having a good week!

Love all,
CindyLou

18 Layouts done

Wow, I can't believe I have gotten so many layouts done this month.
The inspiration that is on all the different sites is amazing. I love to go to different stores and galleries and see what everyone is doing. I am learning to try new techniques. I have completed all but one challenge at Scrap Outside the Box and have done several at K-Joi also. I really enjoy the time I spend on my layouts and seeing what I can come up with that is different.



This first layout is called Angels and Man. It was a scraplift challenge at SOTB.
I just love this word art and his photo turned out pretty good. I think!!

Credits for this one go to:
Stephanie Broccolo for her amazing kit:
Just Breathe available at SOTB

I used word art by
Annie's Little Footprints "Pooh's Promise"
JC Designs "Babies"This one was a Lyrical Challenge from K-Joi from a Nat King Cole song.
I thought the photos were very fitting to the Word Art.
Speaking of Word Art, it was created by TragedyScrapinAnne
Kit is Purple Green by Schappy's Designs both available at K-Joi

Resolutions 2009

In 2008 I have learned 2 things.
1. I've learned to be more relaxed when I'm away from kids.
2. To take more photos of me.

Credits:
Signature Collaboration kit here at ScrapOutsidethebox.
Template by jenjen sotbfab50_01

I have several other layouts but I will keep this post rather short. Just a quick update on the family. McKenzie is feeling much better. Her eyes are healing up beautifully. We have another appointment in about 3 weeks. She hasn't complained about them in several days and the red is almost gone. Woohoo!
Colin has had a little bit of a stomach bug the last 3 days. He seems to be on the mend now, but we had to reschedule his 15 month check-up until next week. I didn't want to give him shots when he was already feeling bad. Poor little guy, he has never been a baby that gets sick. This is the first time he has ever vomitted, so he was pretty scared. Other than that we have been healthy and happy.

I will have another layout for the 365 challenge sometime today or tomorrow. I really have been taking pictures everyday. LOL!!

Talk to you all soon,
Love,
CindyLou

365 Layouts

I have managed to get the first 2 weeks of the year done so far! Woohoo!! Maybe if I can just keep up with it, I may just get it accomplished.

I managed to take a photo almost every day. It is hard to get into the habit of taking photos on a whim for no special occasion. I am having fun learning how to use my new camera that Tim got me for Christmas. I love the fact that it is soooo small.



The credit for these layouts really goes to DeDe Smith for her awesome new kit.
Digital 365 is an amazing kit that makes doing these layouts so easy (and I am all about easy lately!) Her kits are available at 3Scrapateers, Divine Digitals, and on her blog on my side bar.
Go Look!!

She is also a local girl! I have actually met her at an Expo. She is so sweet and kind. Go leave some love and check out her blog!!

Don't forget you can click on the phot to enlarge it to read the journaling.

Love you all,
CindyLou

Picture from the day after Surgery

Here is a picture of my little one after her surgery.


Day one is a layout that I made to remember how miserable the poor little thing must have felt. This was actually her smile for the day. Most of the day was spent laying on the couch watching TV and just kicking back.
Credits:
Welcome kit by By God's Design at K-Joi Studio
and no I didn't change anything in the photo; her eyes really were that red.

I will post more pictures soon.

I am also working on the 365 day challenge using DesignZ by DeDe awesome kit.

Available at any of these stores or her blog on my sidebar.
http://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopexd.asp?id=6432
http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=13656
http://divinedigital.com/boutique/product.php?productid=9252&cat=395&page=1

Hugs,
CindyLou

Surgery

I have forgotten to mention that you can click on the photos and they will enlarge also. I always forget to say anything and forgot to go in today too. But I came back just for all of you.

McKenzie had her eye surgery and all went well. She went to the hospital Tuesday at 12:30 and we were home by 9pm. The surgery went very well and she is up and running around. The doctor gave us some pain medicine to give to her, but she really doesn't like taking it. When she starts to get really irritable then I kind of force the issue, but there is no reason for her to be in pain. She looks horrible, but it really doesn't seem to bother her much.

We went in for the doctor to check her yesterday. The assistant was the one that we actually worked with on the check-up. He said that it all looked great and that we would see them next week.


My Girl was a super fun LO to make. I used a template by Garden Girl Designs available at:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/forums/showthread.php?p=70143#post70143
Jill DZines Baby's First Year at NDISB available after the 9th of January.
Font: Rickles and Not His Angel
Journaling reads:
McKenzie grew up with me saying strike a pose. This generation is going to be photographed to the max. It is fabulous. hahaha!!
As a scrap booking Mom I think that photos are great but I have a feeling when the kids become teenagers they aren't going to think it is so great. I just can't help myself.
My Dad My Hero was another challenge at SOTB this was the ad challenge for January. I used Rugged from Patty's Designs available here:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=587&cat=0&page=1


Feel the Touch was a layout that I had been hoping to make. The lyrical challenge fit perfectly for the title. The song is Chicken Fried by the Zac Brown Band. It sounds like a horrible song but it really isn't bad at all. I actually enjoyed it. I just love this photo of us together. I used template5 by Choukette, Signature Collaboration kit at SOTB, Feel the touch a a precious child, Colin and Cindy at the Children's museum September 13, 2008

Link to Lyrical challenge:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6576
Link to Collaboration Signature kit:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=229&cat=42&page=1

Whew! It looks like I've been busy. This is taking longer than I thought it would.

Anyhow, the calender page is also a SOTB challenge.
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/forums/showthread.php?p=70110#post70110
Although I didn't use a kit from SOTB. I actually used Beary Be My Valentine by Nightbird Scraps
Template by Danielle Corbitt at Scrapoutsidethebox.

Winter Wonderland was a fun challenge to get outside of my box. I did a simple photo of the snow on the trees the other day. It evokes the feelings of cold, winter, crisp, and clean to me. How about you?
I used the posting bonuses for the month of December. (Gentle Winter to make this LO.)
I may even print this one and put on the wall.


I just love these papers they are so awesome. I used pieces of a huge collaboration kit that was given to the people that make layouts with all the amazing designers' kits. We are also known as the Creative Teams. CT's It was called Grateful 4U.
Patty put up a challenge for a healthy recipe.
Link to challenge:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/forums/showthread.php?p=70089#post70089
I used a template from Scrapinge @ scrapinge.blogspot.com. The recipe was off of the Food Network. I really am going to this one a try. (Promise!!)

Recipe:
Healthy Carrot Muffins
3/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. whole wheat flour
2/3 C. dark brown sugar
2 T. wheat germ
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch fine salt
2 large eggs
1/3 C. vegetable oil
1 T. pure vanilla extract
4 medium carrots, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 C. canned crushed pineapple, drained

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line twelve 1/2-cup muffin cups with paper muffin liners. Whisk the flours with the brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, & salt in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl lightly whisk the egg, then whisk in the vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Quickly and lightly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula. Stir in the carrots & pineapple just until evenly moist; the batter will be very thick. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake until golden & a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Turn muffins out of the tins and cool on a rack. Serve warm.

There is also a quote that goes around the edge of the layout.
Quote:
Now there are more overweight people in America than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you've met your New Year's resolution. Jay Leno

Anyway, that was a lot longer than expected so I had better get something done today! LOL!!

Love and hugs,

CindyLou

Been Busy

It is cold out here Baby Girl.
Text reads:
McKenzie you have always been an outdoorsy girl.
No matter how cold it is outside you want to go play. Be sure to bundle up.
Checking out the path. November 27, 2005
I used:
Winter Warmth by Stephanie Broccolo
available at SOTB:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=649&cat=0&page=1


The challenge for this one was to find something warm and cuddly. Well, what better than my snuggle bug?
This is my Snuggle Bug. My DD laying on the couch with her favorite stuffed puppy.

I used Winter Warmth by Stephanie Broccolo. It is an amazing kit with all kinds of elements and beautiful papers.
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=649&cat=0&page=1


This was the Stock Portfolio challenge. It was a picture of frost on a windshield taken by Sarah at: http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6552
Love this icy photo! First thing I thought of when I saw it was my DD coming in from the snow looking like an icicle!
I used the awesome December collaboration kit Christmas Cookie Jar!
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=638&cat=43&page=1

Journaling reads:
McKenzie when you see the snow and ice you go straight for the boots, coats, and gloves. 12/07

For the Ad challenge I made our family Christmas cards.

I used:
Christmas Ornamental by Jill D-Zines. This kit has a ton of brushes to use. It is also full of fun bright colors! It was so much fun.
http://www.scrapdish.com/store/product.php?productid=2768&cat=0&page=1


Art Deco Christmas
My take on the Art inspired challenge for December. I love the contrasting colors!

I used:
Christmas Ornamental Collection by Jill D-Zines
http://www.scrapdish.com/store/product.php?productid=2768&cat=0&page=1




I have had a lot of fun with the challenges this month. I have them all completed at SOTB except for the power posting which means I have to go leave lots of lovies for everyone.

Hope everyone is doing well. We are almost ready for Christmas. I still have a few last minute projects but other than that we are ready!! Woohoo!

Talk to everyone soon,
CindyLou

Christmas is approaching

I'm finally getting excited about Christmas. Boy, it has been a hard season for me to get into this year. As a family we are doing great. McKenzie is her own very active little self. We have the tree set up so now it seems like constant no's in the house; even more than usual. Colin isn't quite walking yet but he is getting very close. If he would just let go he would be off and running. Then I would have to fast movers...Yikes!!
There are a few layouts that I have finished so this will be a post filled with pictures. I may have to break it into two posts so please read on!
The Parks family had Thanksgiving Dinner at our house. We had a total of 21 people in our house. It was a lot of fun, but boy was I wiped out for a couple of days after wards! The sacrifices we make for our families!! hehehehe!!

Family Treasures by Patty Webb is a beautiful fall kit full of color and texture.

http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=618&cat=0&page=1

I will probably get in all kinds of trouble for this photo, but oh well. Couldn't resist but grab the camera. I was helping McKenzie with something and turned my back for 2 seconds and this is what I found! He finally managed to climb up on top of the door! Silly boy. I superimposed the hat from this beautiful kit that Patty Webb made. It is called All Wrapped Up #1 available only at SOTB.

http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=643&cat=0&page=1


This was a fun challenge at SOTB. It is a Birthday Calender for next year. Each month they will add another month to the challenge, so at the end of the year you will have a new calender for 2010.
I used DeDe Smith's Winter Glistening. She has the funniest little animals in her kits!
http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_132&products_id=5084

This was just a fun card made for the Ad to Your Scrapbook Challenge. It was an ad that someone has us scraplift.
The beautiful kit Christmas 2 Go is by Jill D-Zines and will soon be available at AnnTheGran.
It has fun whimsical colors.

Text reads:
"This is so beautiful it reminds me of growing up in Wyoming and looking for a Christmas Tree."
My husband who is a city guy thinks that I'm totally crazy! That is what he gets for marrying a country girl! The best part was spending the day with my Dad on the snowmobiles.

I finished the Font Challenge with a beautiful photo that I found on-line.

I used All Wrapped Up #2 by Patty Webb and also a sampler available on her blog at:

http://pattysdesigns.blogspot.com/. Don't forget to check it out.

It is amazing it looks just like when I was a kid. My Dad and I would load up the snowmobiles every winter and go up country to find the perfect tree. I remember always trying to talk him into cutting down a 50 foot tree just for the top 10 feet. We would always find the perfect tree and get to spend the day together with Mom waiting in the truck for us with hot chocolate and hot coffee. She didn't like the cold so she would wait in the nice warm truck! Smart woman!

All Wrapped Up #2 is available at:
http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=644&cat=0&page=1

It has been so much fun to be able to actually sit down and do some scrapbooking! I forget how much stress it relieves when I take the time to do it!

Hope everyone is doing well and I still have more layouts to post but I will do that at another time. Children are getting restless!

Love you all,

CindyLou