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New Pages

2010-08-04T22:15:00.000-04:00

LO made using "Dog Days of Summer" by me and Gak elements by me

LO made using "Summer Requiem" by Mandy King

New LO's for the blog!

2010-01-31T00:25:00.004-05:00

It's been a while since I posted anything to this blog so I figured I'd better get something posted before they inactivate my account!

This one was made using "Seashore" by Sentamental Style.

It was actually a premade wallpaper but it works perfectly.

This was made using my own designs "Star Spangled"

My Little Artist!

2009-02-16T18:53:00.004-05:00

Alex has figured out how to use my Paint Shop Pro! I may never get to use my computer all by myself again!

This one he used some preset shapes we found at scrap-stuff-with-psp.blogspot.com

He did this one by hand with the mouse.

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Some more preset shapes from scrap-stuff-with-psp.blogspot.com

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Another one done by hand.

Here is what he did with some brushes we found on DeviantArt

xtiffohhx.deviantart . com

Isn't it great to be an 8 year old boy!! What an imagination!

New Pages

2008-11-01T15:08:00.004-04:00

Sentamental Style Wallpaper-Seashore

Blog needs an update....

2008-03-29T13:16:00.010-04:00

Too Sweet!

2007-12-30T20:20:00.000-05:00

Credit: Sweet Tooth by Derek M Designs

Holiday Keepsake Storage

2007-12-12T06:30:00.000-05:00

Check these out...

I have soooo many bulbs that get smashed every year because I have them all wrapped in tissue paper and shoved into a smaller box which is then shoved into a Rubbermaid storage container. This would be perfect! You can check it out at Sterling Pear.

Isn't this one gorgeous? This is perfect for all the Heirlooms that are handed down from generation to generation. This box is sure to last forever.

And this tree skirt....oh it's absolutely gorgeous! I have the felt tree skirt that I made from red and white felt and has handdrawn poinsettia's all over it. It's falling apart....this is a sturdy tree skirt that would surly last a lot longer than the felt kind.

I am adding these to my Christmas list!! Here is a discount code you can use at checkout to get an extra 10% off....use code: DERREF1 (provided by Derek of Derek M Designs).

Hint to my family: you always ask what I want for Christmas....well here ya go, I even gave you a "coupon". hehehe.

Have a great day and don't forget to check out Sterling Pear for all of your Holiday decorating needs.

LO Share

2007-12-01T19:05:00.000-05:00

Credits: LivEdesigns for her fabulous "Boy Oh Boy" kit.

A New LO from the Past

2007-11-19T08:10:00.000-05:00

Credit: Derek M Designs: Grandmothers China

Orbs? Defect? You be the judge.

2007-10-22T06:29:00.000-04:00

Blogger is not working right lately....I can't get the previews to get bigger for some reason. One LO will get bigger when you click on it but the others won't...don't know what's up with that.

I don't know about you, but I can't see these being a defect in the picture. These were taken with a digital camera, no film involved, no developing in a dark room...have you ever had this happen to your digital photo's?

Derek M Design-Cast Iron Series-Mad Scientist

Derek M Design-Cast Iron Series "Halloween"

Derek M Design-Cast Iron Series-Cemetary

Is it the Heartbroken Bride?

2007-10-21T23:05:00.000-04:00

Credits: Derek M Design-Cast Iron Series

Skeleton Keys & Skelegance Elelments

A Haunted Hotel?

2007-10-21T01:29:00.000-04:00

I went to the Belleview Biltmore Hotel with a few friends for a haunted tour. The tour was given by a company called Orlando Ghost Tours. The tour started off pretty slow. We sat around and listened to the history of the hotel, which I found to be interesting. This hotel was built in 1826 and it was constructed entirely of wood. Yes, right on the Gulf! The hotel sits 50 feet above sea level and can be seen for miles. We started the tour by going down a very long hallway which reminded me of Stephen Kings movie "The Shining". Here is the hallway:

Above: view of what we were about to walk through.

Below: view of where we came from in the beginning.

There are shops, ice cream parlors and a bakery. All of these are supposedly part of the original hotel. The floors were wooden and creeked with every step. They were also very much warped. I got a little dizzy walking because I felt like I was riding a wave.

Isn't it beautiful? These picture do not do any justice to the real thing. The lighting was very dim so getting good shots were almost impossible.

Here is another hallway we went down once the tour was underway:

This is the famous 4th floor. Most of this floor is shut off to the public because of the renovations. This hallway led to the servents quarters. I think I have one photo that has a few orbs in it....here it is, can you find the orbs? There are 3 of them...

See the round glow just under the left window? This is orb #1, the largest of the three. Then on the bottom right window, you can see a small orb#2 on the lower right side. Orb #3 is a little harder to see because it blends in with the wall. If you are still zoomed in from looking at the window, the third orb is to the right of that, if you take your mouse and place it on the orb on the window and follow it directly to the right you should see it there.

Don't worry if you can't see them yet, when I get time I will post the close up shots with arrows pointing right to them.

Well, that's it for now....my post is getting too long (for me). I will post more tomorrow and hope to have the close ups ready by then. It was definately an experience I will remember.

Wow...I'm on a roll....

2007-09-25T07:30:00.000-04:00

Credits: Krystal Hartley "True to Yourself" Digital Design Star Contestant

Ok, this has to be one of my favorites. I have noticed a lot of LO's these days seem a little busy and at first I didn't really think I liked all the elements all over the page....but once I did it, I think it looks awesome. What do ya think?

New LO's to Share

2007-09-23T17:38:00.001-04:00

Credits:

Scrappin Digi Kreations August Supa Digi Kit

Scraplifted from lillypug34's gallery at DDD

Credits:

Michelle Underwood-No Limits Unannounced freebie for members of Scrapwow

Crazy Dog

2007-08-05T00:17:00.000-04:00

I did a LO today...my first LO using a template in DIP. It took a little longer than copying from a sketch which is probably why I hadn't done it before.

Let me tell you about Guinness and water. This dog goes absolutely bonkers for water. Anything that sprays, splashes or spits he is right up on it. He will jump 6 feet in the air to catch a splash of water, I swear he's gonna break a leg. Some of the pics are a little fuzzy because I had the camera in movie mode....I wanted to get him in action, only I'm not very good at that yet. I didn't hold the button down long enough so the parts I wanted to get, I didn't get.

I used Alice Naylor's template and Beth Kern's Dirty Denim.

LO Share

2007-07-28T20:51:00.000-04:00

Summer Frenzy by DreamScrapper

I added some brads of my own using the colors from the kit.

The boys decided to take a late night dip in the pool. Alex thought it was so cool to go in the pool at night.

LO for July 4th!

2007-07-15T11:34:00.000-04:00

I made this LO for Digital Divas Designs July Mega Kit Challenge.

A New LO

2007-06-21T07:29:00.000-04:00

Credits: Fishinmom Designs "Kevin Jr" Kit

font: rusted plastic

LO Share

2007-05-30T06:49:00.000-04:00

I made this LO a while back for a challenge. The site no longer exists, it was very short lived and I don't even remember the name (that's sad). I am posting this now because the designer, Lisa West who made this kit has come back to designing and decided to bring her "Mocha Swirls" kit back to life. I could never really give her the proper credit because she stopped designing for a while to be a teacher....clap clap clap...you've got to be a special kind of person to be a teacher in this day and age. Props to you Lisa.

Here is my LO:

Free Mega Kits

2007-04-11T10:51:00.001-04:00

Are you looking for freebies? Check out the monthly mega kits at Digital Divas Designs. These kits are put together with contributions from members and anyone can contribute. These are just previews of my contributions to the kits, so you can see they are HUGE kits.

February Mega Kit "Mysteria"

March Mega Kit "Country Cottage"

April Mega Kit "Raging Sea"

New LO done

2007-03-07T07:09:00.000-05:00

Credits:

Fernlilis Sweetpeas Kit

Wordart by Leslie Reid

This is Nick at about 6 months. I didn't write the exact date of the photo, and can't remember that far back. I just love these colors.

Another LO done....

2007-02-24T23:22:00.000-05:00

Credit: ksharonk - Fresh Start Kit

He is 76 Pounds!!

2007-01-30T23:17:00.000-05:00

He's a young man now....

2007-01-22T07:57:00.000-05:00

Nick's first time shaving....he did pretty good. No huge gashes on his chin, and look he doesn't have any toilet paper spots stuck to his face anywhere.

Credits: Carrie Stephens-Spunkalicious Kit
Sketch: Jennys Scrap Place #20
Font: Font: Intoxicated Blues

More Pet Pic's

2007-01-14T01:54:00.000-05:00

Credits: Summer of Life-Jenny's Scrap Place

Credits: Pixar-Jenny's Scrap Place

I really need to get a separate blog for the pet's; they seem to be invading my blog!

New LO's....'bout time!

2007-01-14T01:37:00.000-05:00

Alexander wanted to help me make cookies for our cookie exchange at work. I had to make 6 dozen. We decided to make a simple bar cookie which I thought would go further than a regular cookie and be easier.....well it was easy to make it just wasn't easy to find the main ingredient; Nestle's New Raspberry Swirl chocolate chips; very hard to find.

Credits: Digital Simple Scrapbook-A Busy Holiday Group Kit

Christmas Morning: Showing off one of his many presents from Santa. So far we have played this game once; Nick Scenes at least once, the many sets such as Lego, Pirates....etc...and the millions of parts that go along with it.

Credits: 3Scrapateers-Christmas Cheer by Dawn Grogan

Alex this past summer at Fort DeSoto Park. We had our company annual picnic there and he had an awesome time.

Credits: DDD Boys Will Be Boys

I've made the plunge!

2007-01-02T22:41:00.000-05:00

Ok, I switched to the new Blogger Beta. So far so good. The header is actually visible now, so that's a good thing.

That's it, short and sweet. Oh, and I was able to add more links to the right. Before it was a long process because I could never remember how I did it the first time and had to go back and read...blah, blah, blah.

Merry Christmas

2006-12-30T20:33:00.000-05:00

Alexander 2006

Credits: Tiding of Joy by Spellweaver @ 1HourScrap

Wordart by Nikole Terry

LO inspiration from Helena Eriksson

Nicholas 2006

Credits: Tiding of Joy by Spellweaver @ 1HourScrap

Wordart by Stacey Truman

LO inspiration from Helena Eriksson

New Digital Camera

2006-12-14T07:39:00.000-05:00

I got a new camera for Christmas....early present. I have to learn how everything works before Christmas morning so I can get some good pictures. Anyway, I took this picture of Bella last night and had to share it....she looks sooooo cute.

Update on the Zoo....

2006-12-03T00:53:00.000-05:00

Simon....stretching (I woke him up with the flash)

Guinness & Bella

Bella, Sam & Guinness

Alex & Simon

Sam...he's such a ham for the camera (yes, he is laying on a pile of laundry!)

We just got a new couch. Tan Micro Suede....they love it, can you tell. I think they get more use out of it than we do.

Halloween

2006-11-14T07:27:00.000-05:00

This is my nephew Tevin. Very creepy huh? He has giant screws coming out of his face.

Made with Pumpkin Face papers by Holly Jacot aka HollyAnn and Halloween fur by Lisa West.

My youngest son Alex as the Evil Jester.

Made with Digidreamer's A Little Batty Kit. This was a daily download kit for October.

My oldes son Nick as uh, not sure...creepy goulish thing.

Made with Halloween Treats by Melany Violette

Pumpkins

2006-10-28T23:19:00.000-04:00

Made with Ghosts & Goblins Pass the Pixel Kit from Digitalscrapbookplace

Made with October Mega Kit RakScraps

Credits: Kim Smith, Sarah Barber

Back To School 2006

2006-10-28T23:14:00.000-04:00

Made with August Mega Kit from RakScraps

Credits: Jan Bolton, Jeannie Papai, Christy Heins, Shelly Chua

Made with August Mega Kit from RakScraps

Credits: Jan Bolton, Kim Jensen, Corrine Fragata, Veronica Peralta, Mrs. Schmuck

Finally...

2006-10-24T21:36:00.000-04:00

The photo's of us are few and far between; especially of me, I am usually the one with the camera. The was taken a couple of months after Jason and I started dating. Our first Christmas together. We were both a lot thinner then. I still have this dress; but I will never be able to breathe, let alone zip it up!

Kit used: Tuscan Villa 2 by Carrie Stephens @ Fishscraps

I am a BAD Blogger!

2006-10-17T20:32:00.000-04:00

I was tagged a few times....duh....I didn't know how to publish the comments unless they were emailed to me. I guess the only ones that get emailed to me are Blogger accounts. Anyway, it's been over a month since I was tagged so I am not going to play at this time. I am sorry. I appreciate all the wonderful comments I received on my Lo's; it does make you feel good when someone else likes it too.

Oh yeah, Alice....I posted the info on the alpha you liked under the "First Try" title 2nd LO. It took some work, but I found it. I still haven't found the papers or kit that the rest of these LO's came from....but I will keep searching.

Time for something new...

2006-10-15T15:44:00.000-04:00

We went to my company's annual picnic Saturday. They always have a lot of things for the kids like carnival midway games and they can win prizes, those huge inflated things the kids can bounce in, contests to win more prizes....and all the ice cream, soda, popcorn, peanuts & Cracker Jacks you can eat....trust me this kid can put away some Cracker Jacks!

It turned out to be a really nice day...started off a little chilly (upper 60's low 70's; yeah I know what your thinking...but when your used to 90 degrees day after day....70 is cool!)

Made this with "Colors of Fall" by Lynne Simmons (I think this is the name of the kit, she didn't really say...it was a daily download)

Jason and Guinness....like you couldn't tell. This pup has grown soooo fast. He is 5 months old now.

Made with "Autumn Freestyle" by Sara Amarie....Alpha by Natalie Bird

First Try

2006-10-08T18:56:00.000-04:00

These are some of the very first digital scrapbook pages I made a while back...before I really knew what this was all about. I don't know the names of the kits, designers or even where I got them....Back then I didn't know this would be such a huge thing on the internet. Wow....if I knew then what I know now; I could be a millionaire....cornered the market on digital scrapbooking...yeah right, I can't even make one simple paper. LOL!

This one has got to be my favorite...wish I knew where I got this kit...and who it's from. If anyone know's, drop me a note...I would love to give the credit.

Alpha: Gold Pebble Alpha by Lauren Bavin @ Digitalscrapbookplace

Well, these next few...above and below were from last year, but even then I didn't know the etiquette on digital scrapbooking. Just beginning to really get into it. I know better now.

More LO's

2006-10-07T23:36:00.000-04:00

Jason with Guinness and Bella

Kit used: Harmony by Manuela Zimmermann

Nick on Halloween 2002....He is a "Dead Guy"...he swears this is not the same as a zombie...

Kit used: Eerie by Theresa Hernandez

It's October....already!

2006-10-07T16:27:00.000-04:00

It's Batman! ...No, it's just Alex... Halloween 2003
Made with Halloween Hullabaloo by Nikole Terry

I've been Tagged

2006-09-23T00:27:00.000-04:00

Well, I didn't know anyone else ever viewed by blog....except family. This is awesome! Alice "Okblues Designs" tagged me yesterday.

"List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether or not they have words, or even if they're not any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your LiveJournal/blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they're listening to."

I am a complete idiot when it comes to song titles and artists. I hear the songs everyday on the radio and bounce around in the car singin' along...but I couldn't tell you who sings it or the name of the song.

Here is a list of my 7 songs: I know these titles and artist because they are my favorites...plus I have the CD's.

"Sometimes" by Candlebox
"Blinders" by Candlebox
"Far Away" by Nickelback
"Zoe Jane" by Staind
"Savin' Me" by Nickelback
"Animals" by Nickelback
"He Calls Home" by Candlebox

Anything by Candlebox, Nickelback and Staind!

Here's my 7 tags:
Nikole
Natalie
Traci
Lisa
Krista
Lynnie
Misty

In The Pool...

2006-08-22T19:41:00.000-04:00

Credits: Cool Pool-Missa-RAKScraps

Another New Addition

2006-08-22T19:37:00.000-04:00

Credits: Mountain Springs-Tabby Lewis-RAKScraps

Nick

2006-08-20T01:21:00.000-04:00

Credits: Tranquiltiy-Tabby Lewis-RAKScraps

Alex

2006-08-20T01:09:00.000-04:00

Credits: Fields of Gold-Tabby Lewis-RAKScraps

Alex

2006-08-20T01:04:00.000-04:00

Credits: Digidreamer-Extreme Teen-August Daily Download

First Dance

2006-07-15T11:38:00.000-04:00

Credits: Syrin and Mossa-datascrapping.no

Newest Addition to the Family

2006-07-01T20:32:00.000-04:00

This is Guinness, our chocolate lab. He was born on May 13, 2006; so he is 7 weeks old today.
Ain't he a cuttie!

Tony & Hawk

2006-06-29T21:36:00.000-04:00

This is Tony & Hawk....Alex's Silver Tip Sharks. Where does this child get his imagination? Just out of nowhere; it's not like he skateboards or anything....lol

Kit credit to Miss Bon Bon for her Mini Collection

Simon & Bella

2006-06-29T21:30:00.000-04:00

Playtime....

Kit credits go to Karen Fredricks of RAK Scraps

Font used: MA Fishy by Margarete Antonio

Happy Father's Day

2006-06-19T00:03:00.000-04:00

Credits: Happy Fathers Day patch provided by d2D
Urban Playground Kit provided by Misty Cato of SOTB
Font: Fruitopia provided by DaFont

Birthday Roses

2006-06-17T08:44:00.000-04:00

It's My Birthday!!!

I will try not to cry....

Alex's first mohawk....

2006-06-12T22:27:00.000-04:00

Well if you want to make a little boy's mom cry....shave his hair into a mohawk. Jason and Alex locked themselves in the bathroom this past Sunday evening and shaved their heads.....I wasn't expecting to see the mohawk at all.

Furry Critters

2006-06-12T22:18:00.000-04:00

I guess this one is self explanatory....

A Guy Thing...

2006-06-12T21:12:00.000-04:00

Just strolling along without a care in the world....aaahh, if life could possibly be that way.

Credit: "Kit created by Lori Barnhurst of scrapsydaisy.com"

Kit: Secrets of the Y Chromosome

Dad

2006-06-11T22:08:00.000-04:00

Jason relaxing in the sun on Memorial Day weekend.

Credits: Lianne Carper-3Scrapateers

Kit: Ties for Dad

"My Little League-ers"

2006-06-10T00:16:00.000-04:00

"My Little League-ers"

Credits: Staci Schall - Digidreamer.com; Tricia Robertson and Dana Grande of Digimoms Designs Kit: Number One Fan Font: Monotype Corsiva

Alex

2006-06-10T00:01:00.000-04:00

Alex at the Taste of Pinellas last weekend. We had a good time; until the mosquito's came out!

Kit: Denim & Sunshine by Elizabeth Weaver @ Digitalscrapbookplace.com

Word Art: Hot Summer Days by Nina @ Scrappysisters.com

Font: MA Fishy by Margarete Antonio

What a Ham!

2006-05-29T14:16:00.000-04:00

Alex hammin' it up for the camera.

Credit:

Kit:

Font used:

2006 Opening Day

2006-05-29T11:37:00.000-04:00

Opening Day at Baseball. Alex's first T-Ball game. Nick did not go so he is hanging out in the swing chair...

Credit: Christie Putz - Scrapartist
Kit: Casual Collection
Word Art: Excellent Things by Tina Chambers - Digitalscrapbookplace
Font: CK Cosmopolitan

Treasured Moments

2006-05-26T23:41:00.000-04:00

Credits: Lynnie Smith-Scrapbook-Elements

Alex with Bella; what a little ham!

Credits: Nina - Scrappy Sisters

Kit: Treasured Moments

Boys of Summer

2006-05-25T23:16:00.000-04:00

Credits: Sheila Dixon - Scrapbook-elements

Kit: Vintage Baseball Quickpage

Font: VOG Paint - Venting out Graphics

Nick at Hermit Beach

2006-05-25T23:07:00.000-04:00

Credits: Monica Larsen
Kit: Green Dream
Font: Tempus Sans ITC

Little Drummer Boy

2006-05-25T07:33:00.000-04:00

This is another favorite.

Credits: Debra Arif-Digidreamer

Word Art: Tonya Doughty of Scrapgirls

Kit: Boys Will Be Boys

Font:

Hermit Beach

2006-05-24T07:12:00.000-04:00

These pics were taken last weekend. We took Bella to the "Hermit Beach". The boys call it that because of all the hermit crabs you see when you walk in the sand.

Credits: Christina Wall-Gotta Pixel
Kit: Tropical Mist
Font used: MA Simple pleasures-Margarete Antonio

Simon

2006-05-20T20:07:00.000-04:00

This is Simon, our newest edition to the family. He was born on Valentines day.

Credits: Christy Sturm-Butternug Squash Designs

Kit: Sunflower Dreams

Font used: Lexographer

Michael Angelo

2006-05-20T19:47:00.000-04:00

This is Michael Angelo; our Red Ear Slider. Alex got him about a year ago from Grandma Sookie for his 5th Birthday. I'm not sure how old he was when we got him, but he sure has grown. He was probably the size of a silver dollar; now he is about the size of tea cup plate.

Credits: Staci Schall-Digidreamer
Kit: September Morning
Font used: MA Fishy by Margarete Antonio

Always Munchin...

2006-05-20T19:32:00.000-04:00

My Boys; Alex and Nick....always eating something. This is probably the only time you would see them in the same room together.

Credits: Staci Schall-Digidreamer
Kit: Heritage Collection Siblings Kit
Font used: Lexographer

My Boys

2006-05-20T19:15:00.000-04:00

This page was created using the Daily Download Kit from Scrap2gether.
The kit comes with this great quote.

Credits: Sue Jones-Scrap2gether
Kit: Meyar Kit
Font used: Arial & Love Light

Summertime Fun

2006-05-20T17:52:00.000-04:00

Alex playing in the pool on a hot "spring" day here in sunny Florida.

Credits: Melany Violette-Simply Clean Digi Scraps
Kit: Unique Boy
Font used: Mercurius Script MT

I love just about everything I see on this site. Just gorgeous.

Bella

2006-05-19T16:58:00.000-04:00

This is one of my favorite pages.

Credits: DoItDigi Team

Kit: Daily Download- May Birthstone-Emerald

Font used: MA Sexy by Margarete Antonio