Creativity: A Daily Dose- Day 3

Day 3---"Create a layout using a 5x7 photo." I love this picture of my son Adam on Halloween. I'm sooooo behind on scrapin' Halloween pictures. This was 3 years ago....Yikes! I, again, stuck to the sketch provided (it's a huge time saver for me!). I roughed up the edges with my Heidi Swapp Edge Distressor and inked the edges to make it more rustic looking. Paper is Piggy Tales- Little Boy Blue. The journaling is super hard to read. I may have to go back over it again and darken it up.

Here's what it says:
"This year for Halloween you wanted to be a cowboy. Grandma Patrick put together some chaps and a vest. Thanks to Aunt Tiffany and Skye you already had the boots! You were all set to go!!"

Creativity: A Daily Dose- Day 2

Today's assignment was to create a pocket tag with journaling strips. I finally broke out my MemoryWorks June Express Kit for this one. I've been stumped with the kit because it is so "girly". I thought this tag would be perfect for a baby shower gift. For the pocket I cut up a page protector and adhered it to the tag with vellum tape. I also hand sewed all along the edges. This layout could be altered with different paper and embellishments for any occasion. A great way to add journaling to a page.

Creativity: A Daily Dose- Day 1

Here it is! My first assignment for the Creativity: A Daily Dose class. Today's assignment is to "create a layout about your job". For the journaling I used part of my Parent/Provider Promise. It gives a good idea of what my responsibility is as a childcare provider:

"As a Childcare Provider, I will:
Sincerely give each child praise. Listen to and respect each child. Hug each child at least once a day. Have age appropriate toys available for all children. Disceipline calmly and fairly. Greet each child with a smile. Read aloud to the children. Start each day with a clean environment. End the day by telling the parent one positive thing that happened to his/her child that day."

Although it was optional, I decided to use the sketch provided to us. I just love the pictures of the kids. I had a hard time deciding which ones to use! Luke's face is just priceless!!! The more I look at this layout---the more I love it! I can't wait to see what's in store for tomorrow!

Pencil Lines Sketch #47

Here is a layout I created using the sketch provided this week at pencillines.com. I love that I could use multiple pictures in this layout. It captures some great expressions of all the boys. Here's what the journaling says: Father's Day 2006. Hangin' out with Dad on the back deck. My boys!

Pencil Lines #46

I'm on a roll today! I created a layout using the sketch provided by www.pencillines.com. This is a picture of my son Dylan riding his new bike after his 4th birthday. He was VERY excited to get a "big boy" bike! Enjoy!

Balance

Here is a layout I created today--titled "Balance". I have looked at the "One Little Word" blogspot often, but never created anything for their challenges. I decided to try this one. I don't expect to win anything, but it's a great way to change things up a little and try new things. I always have a hard time coming up with a title for my pages. I had a lot of fun creating this page dedicated to my husband-Timmy.

"Finding the right balance in a partner is the key to a loving marriage."

All set!

I'm all registered for the "Creativity: A Daily Dose" starting September 1st! Yeah! So, excited! I hope it's as fun as I'm imagining it to be.

Here is the list of supplies I need to have for the class:
Basic Tool Kit--trimmer, scissors, etc
Crop-a-dile
Circle Punches (large and extra large)
Extra Small hole punch or paper piercer
Corner Rounder
Clean Metal Can
Tape Measure
Three 4 3/8" x 5 3/4" invitation-sized envelopes
One sheet protector
One Sheer Frame
Making Memories Square Page Pebbles
One 8 1/2" x 11" Chipboard sheet
Heidi Swapp Ghost Letter and Shapes
Two Heidi Swapp Florals
Alphabet Stamps
Journaling Stamps
Flourish or other image Stamps
Inks for stamping and edging
Distress Inks
Patterned Paper
Cardstock
Chipboard Letters
Acrylic Paint
Rub-Ons
Embroidery Floss
Sharpie Marker
Cotton Swaps
4" x 6" Brag Book (holds at least 30 pictures)

Whew! That's a lot of stuff! Luckily, I have most of it on hand. I'll probably have to spend about $15-$20 to get the remaining stuff.

Here is a list of photos I need:
4 Vertical Photos of your "job"
1 Vertical 5x7 photo
4 Summer Themed photos (3 horizontal, 1 vertical)
2 colorful photos from the same event/time (1 horizontal or vertical, 1 vertical)
1 photo you love (horizontal)
5 family photos
3 sports related photos (horizontal)
1 horizonal photo of your grandparents
other photos to be used on a project by project basis

Again, I have most of these photos. I just need to get them printed. I think I know what I'm going to use for most of them.

Keep checking back! On September 1st I get my first assignment and I will post the results here!

Big Picture Scrapbooking Workshop

So I've done a lot of nothing today and sat on the computer a lot. In my "browsing" of the internet I stumbled upon an online scrapbooking workshop. The class is called "Creativity: A Daily Dose". It looks like a very fun, fast-paced month long workshop---15 layouts, cards, tags, altered items, and a daily photo assignment. I'm very excited to sign up for it. I've never taken a scrapbooking class before. The class starts September 1st. I'll be sure to post pictures and details about the class here. Stay tuned!!!

link to class information: www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com/dailydose.php

Friday Night No Frills Crop

Last night I went to Memories on Fifth in Coralville and spent some quality time with my scrapbooking! Although I hate having to pack everything up and take it on the road--I love having the option of SHOPPING while I scrap. I got 4 pages done (yes, I know "that's all??"), and I am very happy with how they turned out. Little by little I will get caught up....maybe....someday.....

In the Zone!

Lately I've really been relaxing and getting into my scrapbooking craze. I completed a layout tonight (I know--the middle of the week??). I completed it as a fun challenge on another site. I love following a sketch. Half my time is spent laying out my pictures and layering paper. Following a sketch or "map" is soooo helpful. Here it is (sorry for the bad pic).