Yes, I know... I've started my 2014 album before I finished 2013 or December Daily or Week In the Life and I'm toooootally OK with that... whenever I find a bit of time I work a little bit on those albums and I know eventually I'll be finished... but I'm so very excited to start a new year and I'm totally excited to have one of my FAVE scrappers, Shanna Noel, guest designing at The Lilypad... it was soooo much fun working with her designs. The BYOC is probably my most fave color scheme EVER and I've loved everything that's come out... I just wish I had more time to play with it all... but with hosting my family's Christmas, I didn't and only got to play with a few things this week in between cleaning the house and food prep...

sooo here's my title page for 2014... I did a lot to this spread... Shanna had these AMAZING templates and I had fun altering them a bit and making them "me"... she also had this really awesome hybrid mini kit, that I'm in LOVE LOVE with and had fun working with her on a little tutorial that's coming to TLP next week, I'll be sharing more about that next week :) I also had fun blending yummy digital papers with yummy digital journal cards... I think that's become my signature look to make my cards artsy... I think it's bringing back some of my creative joy that I kinda lost when I decided not to do full page layouts anymore and it definitely is more "me" to have that mixed media look to my cards... and my favorite thing was cutting up a 4x6 card in the middle so that I could have that awesome card dead center on my spread... I totally LOVE how it all turned out and seriously think it's my fave PL spread EVER!!!

It's A New Day Templates by Shanna Noel Designs
Awash in Color by Michelle Godin
Again & Again Alpha Stash by Michelle Godin
brightside journal cards by Paislee Press
brightside elements by Paislee Press
Gratitude Documented by Shanna Noel and Heather Joyce
Story Snips no. 1 by Sara Gleason and Heather Joyce
The Royal Invites by Heather Joyce
Becky Higgins Project Life Design F page protector, Silhouette Portrait, Neenah Bright White cardstock, Canon Pixma, Tombow adhesive, Fiskars Paper Trimmer

I then decided I wanted to do a little art journal page about my One Little Word for this year... this gave me another excuse to play with more of the BYOC goodies, lol... I totally LOVE how this turned out, and I inserted it in a 6x8 page protector which fits perfectly in the 12x12 albums, YAY!!! Now I need to figure out what I'm going to put in the back side of it... I'm thinking maybe a 2014 calendar... that might be perfect for the beginning of an album... hmm...

Again & Again Alpha Stash by Michelle Godin
It's A New Day Cut File by Shanna Noel Designs
The Party - New Years Doodles + Expressions by Just Jaimee
Journal Junkie: Bright Heart by CD Muckosky
Peaches & Cream transfers by Lynne-Marie
Bebas font
Simple Stories 6x8 page protector, Bazzil Orange Peel white cardstock, Neenah Bright White cardstock, Silhouette Portrait, Becky Higgins Project Life journaling pens, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Tim Holtz mini paper clips, Canon Pixma, Xyron adhesive



DISCLAIMER: As a creative team member for the aforementioned designers, I have received their products for free in return for creating and posting projects (digital layouts, hybrids projects, etc). Some but not all of the layouts you see here were done as requirements for these CTs, please be advised that the product used was indeed received for free if I am on the designer's creative team. Any additional advertising that I may do for them or for the stores with which they are affiliated is purely out of my dedication to these designers and the wish to see their business succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

The colors of the leaves were so beautiful this week and I couldn't resist taking some photos while taking our family walk around the neighborhood... I just LOVE this season so much!!! We also had some fun things we did as a family like hubby taking the day off to go to the Children's Museum and Trunk-or-Treat and Moriah went rock climbing for her first time... and it definitely won't be her last, she LOVED it soooo much, she was talking about it for days afterwards and still talks about it once in awhile.

Rachel (Captivated Visions) is starting to do Project Life herself and so she released some yummy journaling cards and doodles today for iDSD (international digital scrapbook day) at The Lilypad and you know I'm crazy in LOVE LOVE LOVE with them and really excited to see some messy cards that I don't have to get messy myself, LOL... Also, the BYOC (Build Your Own Collab) for this month is sooo perfect for my fall photos and I had fun getting my Silhouette out and doing tons of print and cut and just layering it up like crazy... It was a lot of fun going back to my paper days when I was layering papers and ephemera and fun adding lots of labels and stuff... I did have to get a little messy and painted the wood veneer maple leaves for my 3rd page and had fun going through my wood veneer stash... it's been awhile since I've used them... I also had fun using some black enamel dot on my first page, they kinda look like paint spots and blend in so well with the yummy digital paint splatters I added to the cards before printing them...

4x6 Photo Collages No. 1 by Lili Niclass
Becky Higgins Project Life Design A page protector and journaling pen, Jet Black Stazon ink, Smash Date Roller, Basic Grey alphabet stickers, Freckled Fawn Enamel Dew Drops, white cardstock, Canon Pixma printer, Fiskar Paper Trimmer

It Takes Courage | Elements by Captivated Visions
It Takes Courage | Mixed Media Papers by Captivated Visions
We R Memory Keepers page protector, Becky Higgins Project Life journaling pen, Jet Black Stazon ink, Smash Date Roller, Elle's Studio October 2013 Gossamer Blue stamps, Studio Calico August 2013 Project Life stamps, ATG tape roller, American Craft Gold Glitter Thickers, white cardstock, Canon Pixma printer, Fiskar Paper Trimmer



reflection (elements) by Sahlin Studio
reflection (journal cards) by Sahlin Studio
Splatterific 22 - paint clusters by Karah Fredricks
Autumn Jamboree Element Pack by Just Jaimee
outdoorsy (elements) by Paislee Press
Say It Here (Or There) by Amy Wolff
a grateful heart by Emily Merritt
We R Memory Keepers page protector, Becky Higgins Project Life Journaling Pen, Silhouette Portrait, white cardstock, Canon Pixma printer, Fiskars paper trimmer, glue dots, ATG tape runner, The Twinery baker's twine, Studio Calico wood veneers, Golden brand paint, Stazon ink, Hero Arts stamps, Elle's Studios stamps, Big Bite hole punch, wood grain washi tape

Splatterific 22 - paint clusters by Karah Fredricks
Autumn Jamboree Element Pack by Just Jaimee
outdoorsy (elements) by Paislee Press
Say It Here (Or There) by Amy Wolff
Snarky Snippets: Foodie by Michelle Godin
kthnxbye journal cards and brush set by Splendid Fiins
label hoarder 2 by Splendid Fiins
so thankful by Emily Merritt
Accordionly No.2 by Valorie Wibbens
By Grace Journal Cards {element pack} by hgd by Laurie Ann
a grateful heart by Emily Merritt
Wild Week Mega Mini LIP Kit by Peppermint Creative
Ash Tree {words and numbers} by Sara Gleason
Ash Tree {elements} by Sara Gleason
All Toasty & Warm: Things That Stick by Allison Pennington
Save the Day by Jacque Larsen (recolored)
Becky Higgins Project Life Design A page protector and Journaling Pen, Silhouette Portrait, white cardstock, Canon Pixma printer, Fiskars paper trimmer, glue dots, ATG tape runner, Studio Calico wood veneers, Tim Holtz alpha stickers, Simple Stories Typeset stickers, Simple Stories Alpha stickers, Smash date roller, Stazon ink


DISCLAIMER: As a creative team member for the aforementioned designers, I have received their products for free in return for creating and posting projects (digital layouts, hybrids projects, etc). Some but not all of the layouts you see here were done as requirements for these CTs, please be advised that the product used was indeed received for free if I am on the designer's creative team. Any additional advertising that I may do for them or for the stores with which they are affiliated is purely out of my dedication to these designers and the wish to see their business succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

I'm really starting to see a shift in my craftiness lately... I'm finding myself almost exclusively doing my weekly project life pages and playing in my art journal... I'm finding myself playing in the Silhouette software more than Photoshop right now... my evenings I'm finding myself listening to podcasts and watching you tube videos for inspiration and hoping my love for photoshop will come back.... I did however do a few layouts this week...

Aren't these doodles so much fun? I had fun doing this layout, I used the painty handprint to "cut" the fun blocky paper... I did some paper blending too and just added and moved around all the fun doodley elements in the kit until I had a page I liked and then added the two kiddos for this year's homeschool year and then journaled a little bit about the new year... I can't wait to get started and to work with the both of them to love learning and love Jesus more.


I LOVED this new kit from Tangie... the word strips totally inspired me to scrap my daily prayer for myself... these are all things I pray God will give me and show me...

I had a conflict this week on Facebook that made me realize that I'm not the "cool kid" anymore and made me realize how much I care for my "scrapping family" (maybe a little TOO much)... It hurt to have to defend the girls I consider like family to me and I just needed to let it out and did this for a little therapy and felt so much better afterwards... I'll just continue to be the sweet and loving friend/scrapper I've always been... just need to not let hurtful comments get to me so much and keep my mouth shut...


DISCLAIMER: As a creative team member for the aforementioned designers, I have received their products for free in return for creating and posting projects (digital layouts, hybrids projects, etc). Some but not all of the layouts you see here were done as requirements for these CTs, please be advised that the product used was indeed received for free if I am on the designer's creative team. Any additional advertising that I may do for them or for the stores with which they are affiliated is purely out of my dedication to these designers and the wish to see their business succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

oops, it's been a long time since I've posted a Scrappin' Saturday new releases post... here are my new layouts from this week :)

actually this is the only new release layout I did this week, besides my Week 33 Project Life spread... I've been enjoying our "summer break" and gearing up for the new school year to start after Labor day...

Rachel (Captivated Visions) has this gorgeous new kit out this week... I can't wait to print this up and put it in my art journal :)


DISCLAIMER: As a creative team member for the aforementioned designers, I have received their products for free in return for creating and posting projects (digital layouts, hybrids projects, etc). Some but not all of the layouts you see here were done as requirements for these CTs, please be advised that the product used was indeed received for free if I am on the designer's creative team. Any additional advertising that I may do for them or for the stores with which they are affiliated is purely out of my dedication to these designers and the wish to see their business succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

This is just going to be a quick fly-by post today since I'm getting ready to host another monthly scrap night... All the kits I played with this week were apparently very girly... Moriah's in the spotlight this week LOL






DISCLAIMER: As a creative team member for the aforementioned designers, I have received their products for free in return for creating and posting projects (digital layouts, hybrids projects, etc). Some but not all of the layouts you see here were done as requirements for these CTs, please be advised that the product used was indeed received for free if I am on the designer's creative team. Any additional advertising that I may do for them or for the stores with which they are affiliated is purely out of my dedication to these designers and the wish to see their business succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

It's been a fun week of new releases and new layouts... I've actually been playing with traditional paper scrapping this week and can't wait to show you those layouts that I've created for my wedding album... Today hubby is out picking up some rescued hardwood flooring that we plan on installing on our mail floor of the house. I'm so excited that we are getting so close to finishing up this project we started last year. It's hard to believe the changes our house has gone through in the last year. Anyways, here are my layouts from this week...

This week I've been thinking about the fact that I'm pretty much over the hill and wondering... do I have any regrets? am I happy with how I've lived my life? It made me realize that if I were truly honest, I do have some regrets and I've let stupid things get to me that had no significance... and it's time to love this short life here on earth and have some fun and stop worrying so much... this word art was so perfect for doing a little art journaling about what I've been thinking about lately...


 I love these pictures I got on Father's Day!!!

This week I've been thinking a lot about motherhood and the little miracles I have, and the word art in this kit just totally spoke to me to scrap about my dream of becoming a mama and even though the road was rough, we had a very happy ending.

I was inspired this week by a video at 2Peas to do a layout using song lyrics, and it just so happened that Lynne-Marie and Ya Yeah designed a music kit. Have I told you lately that I am seriously star struck and thankful for the friendship I've made with Lynne-Marie? She's an amazing vocalist and has gotten to record two albums with Paul Baloche, one of my fave worship leaders. It's so cool to hear some of my fave worship songs sung in French. It's like a little bit of what heaven is going to be like.

Last week I caught Isaac hanging from the kitchen island... I couldn't resist scrapping about it.

A couple week's ago, my friend Laura, commented about how the changes to our house in the last year have been INSANE... It made me realize that even though I still feel like I'm living in a fixer upper, we've really come a long way in fixing up this house and making it our home...

And that's all for this week in digi world... I'll be back on Monday with some more layouts from my wedding album and hopefully finish up sharing my 2012 Project Life album and start sharing my 2013 album. I've been really good at keeping up until this week when Costco's printer was down and it totally threw me off schedule. I'm determined not to give up though and keep going...

DISCLAIMER: As a creative team member for the aforementioned designers, I have received their products for free in return for creating and posting projects (digital layouts, hybrids projects, etc). Some but not all of the layouts you see here were done as requirements for these CTs, please be advised that the product used was indeed received for free if I am on the designer's creative team. Any additional advertising that I may do for them or for the stores with which they are affiliated is purely out of my dedication to these designers and the wish to see their business succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

LOL... life has been super busy and I've been terrible at keeping up... so here's an update on new releases for the past few weeks...

First up is this week's new releases... I've become obsessed with trying to get my shadowing right to make my digital pages look more like paper layouts and not so flat. I've learned a few things in the last few weeks about the wave filter and have been using that with the shadows since papers don't usually lay perfectly flat... I've also been playing a bit with the dodge and burn tools and have also started blurring my shadows too... it's been tons of fun playing with them... I've also finally started playing with Lightroom 5 beta and am totally amazed at how fast it's helped me complete getting my photos ready for print in less time... I've been saving up some money and trying to sell some stuff so that I can get my hands on Lightroom 5 at the end of the month. I'm so in love with it compared to Lightroom 2 and so happy that I hadn't upgraded until this version came out. It's going to make editing and getting photos ready for print for Project Life soooo much faster and easier and I've decided that maybe I should learn more about how to use this awesome tool, not just for photos but for organizing too.

Dani has a new kit and it's really awesome and cute! I love the colors and all the fun word art and illustrations!