I'm Back

Oh my gosh, I can't believe that it's almost 2 years since I've blogged. I just went to Paula's awesome "No frills, just fun" crop and did these 9 layouts. I had a great time. Thanks for looking.

My Next Class, Vintage by Design

Oh my gosh (I guess that should be OMG), I am so excited about my new class. I have been planning it in my head for a long time. I LOVE vintage and this class is all about how to mix and match several design elements to make each design unique and awesome and the same time. This class will be a little more "Teaching" than in the past. I will have a slide presentation so that you can visualize how to "Design It Vintage", hence the title "Vintage by Design". Anyway, here are my layouts that we will tear apart and mimic the techniques to make each design unique. Class are scheduled for November 6th and November 21st. Sign up on the Treasured Memories website. Here is the link. Hope to see you there.

No Frills, Just Fun Crop

Oh my gosh, I had so much fun at Paula's crop last weekend. There were some great people there that I really enjoyed spending the weekend with. I had the privilege of sitting next to Beatriz who was so helpful and inspiring. She has so many great ideas for new techniques. And it was a real treat to compete and share ideas with Wendy. We both completed a whopping 11 layouts. . . a real record for me. I was really excited and happy with my results. My next class will surely include "clustering", my favorite technique. Thanks to everyone who made the weekend such a success. Oh and by the way. . . awesome gumbo Paula. Here's a peek at my layouts. Thanks for looking.

It's a Beautiful Life at TWO

Another Webster's Pages layout. This one is of the twins on their 2nd birthday.

I love Webster's Pages

I just can't wait for the new Webster's Pages paper to come out. It is sooooo Me! I love what I can do with it. I've been adding some old jewelry and buttons. There is a 12" antique amethyst hat pin on this layout. I love the way that it came out. My new challenge is to do a "boy" page with this paper line. So, keep checking back!

Love this Layout

I just love the Webster's Pages paper. . .and these pictures were just perfect for them. Along with the Prima flowers, Jenni Bowlin buttons, Theresa Colins word charms. I added an antique postcard, antique buttons and jewelry and a few feathers and Voila!

The girls love to wear their tu tus. And next they love to sit on the toilet. So you know how you just take pictures as you find them. Well, believe it or not these are just candid pictures of them waiting to take a bath. I wish they always cooperated this well.

Tanya, thanks for the inspiration.

Another Great Cropping Weekend

It feels so awesome to be able to crop again. I have a blast this weekend. I was able to get 8 layouts complete. Wow! Thanks Paula and everyone who attended for making it possible. Janet thanks for the store and being my great table mate (and not being too needy). Anyway, this weekend was my "chunky" cropping weekend and mastering (ha) the art of clustering, but I am really happy with my results. I used a lot of my old jewelry from my last hobby. Thanks for looking.

I'm on a Roll!

I managed to complete 2 layouts this weekend. For me, that's really good. I just loved these pictures. I busted Abigail in my mascara. She actually got some on her eyelashes. Of course, I had to take pictures before I spanked her. I also took some after! (right)

My gosh, I haven't scrapped Gavin or "Boy" layouts in forever. It's not so easy. There's way more embellishments and paper for girls. I just had to take pictures with Gavin's RED converse tennis shoes.

Weekend Getaway

Oh my gosh, do you realize that I am actually blogging. I almost forgot how. I know. . . .it's been since last year. But, I hadn't actually cropped since then. I have been waist deep in house renovations. So I guess you could say that "I'm BACK". This wonderful weekend getaway with Melissa, Janet, Wendy, and Karen (thank you Karen) was exactly what I needed. And, oh Melissa, last time I counted I did 9 layouts. I guess next time you should sit next to me. . .or stay away from the blondes. Anyway, hope you enjoy my layouts.

These are the Halloween pictures I took of the twins at the Imagination studio. Aphra, thanks for the inspiration to use the packaging (behind the Heidi Swapp mirrors).

These pictures (and letters) are really old. That's kinda what happens when you crop a 100 miles away from the nearest scrapbook store and you didn't pre-plan enough. . .you dip into your XXL and find anything that matches.

These photos were taken at Easter in their white dresses. But no candy, no Easter baskets and no eggs (just a dog), so it's just a pretty layout of my girls (2 of them anyway).

Miss Addison was very uncooperative this day.

Jaelyn's hair is down her back now, these pictures are so old. But, I guess I haven't cropped or taken pictures in a long time.

Jaelyn & Kamryn's mom took these pictures. I liked the carefree feeling.

Miss Abigail on the other hand did cooperate this day. The poses where all her ideas.

Can you believe that my daughter is only 5 1/2 months pregnant here. The twins delivered May 28th and this was Valentine's Day.

My son and I are so proud of his wife graduating from ULL. I didn't know, however, that her Education degree would take them to Houma to teach in her hometown. I told them that when they have babies, they will have to move back so that I can take pictures.

Aren't they beautiful?

Here are two of my first efforts taking pictures of the twins with my new lens.  Of course they were uncooperative and they are not as sharp as I like my photos, however, they are that new natural-small focus area look that I'm looking for.  Aren't they beautiful?

This is Addison Miles.

Here is Abigail Jo.