Monday, November 23, 2015

Moment in Time

My oldest out in the snow back in March 2011 :)
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2073877&cat=500
I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Frozen in Time {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Determination

While in Gothenburg in July, our hotel - which was really kid friendly - offered afternoon baking sessions for kids.  My kids loved it, especially my 5 year old, who enjoyed baking, and even more so eating, some yummy Swedish Chocolate Balls :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p215240-determination.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #48 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Variety Pack as well as her amazing Ethereal Canvas and Today Was a Challenge {Collection}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunday, September 06, 2015

10 Months

My younger daughter at 10 months at the end of April 2007 :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p215069-10-months.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #47 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics. I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous Love You to the Moon and Back {The Whole Universe} and her always amazing Que Sera Sera {Collection}. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

Fall Colors

Early fall colors in September 2014 :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/wendyzine-scraps-27-creative-team/p214986-fall-colors.html
I used Studio Wendy's gorgeous new Say Something {Fall} Templates as well as Studio Sherwood's A Season of Change {Bundle}. Both available at Scrapbook Graphis.

Bee Happy

My oldest on her way to Sweden around the middle of July.  Going abroad for the first time without her family - it was more difficult for me than it was for her :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p214985-bee-happy.html
I used Dawn Inskip's stunning Watercolour Whimsy {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Fly High

Coming home to Iceland from Edinburgh in early May :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/wendyzine-scraps-27-creative-team/p214980-fly-high.html
I used Studio Wendy's fantastic new Say Something {Travel} Templates and Studio Lilas' Cherish {kit} ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Windy Walk

My younger daughter while we were on a walk on stormy day at the end of August :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-vicki-robinson-creative-team/p214976-windy-walk.html
I used Studio Vicki Robinson's Summer-ish ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

20K

My husband and I trekked 20K a couple of weekends ago.  It took us less time than I thought it would - but it was SO hard and I was dead tired by the end of it.  So worth it, though :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p214844-20k.html
I did this for the new We Challenge You #46 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics. I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous Today Was a Challenge {Collection} and her Darkest Days {Alphas}. Everything available at Scrapbook Graphpics.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Cool Selfie

My younger daughter and a great family friend last July :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p214776-cool-selfie.html
I used Dawn Inskip's Salvaged Artsy Templates 01, Special Edition Collection 6, Growing Memories {elements} and Watercolour Whimsy {Collection}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Love You...

My children around the middle of July :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p214754-love-you.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #45 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Love You to the Moon and Back {The Whole Universe}, available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Focus

My two younger children on a nice summer walk earlier this month :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p214606-focus.html
I did this for the current White Space Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Vinnie Pearce's stunning Make It Meaningful Collection II ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Loving Life

My children at the beginning of our camping trip at the end of July :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p214595-loving-life.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #44 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Dawn Inskip's new and gorgeous Watercolour Whimsy {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Friday, August 07, 2015

Graduation

My younger daughter with her class - graduating from 3rd grade this past spring :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p214345-graduation.html
I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge {Book Club} at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Newlife Dreams' Con-GRAD-Ulations ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Discovery

My two younger children minutes before we left for the airport to join their older sister in Gothenburg, Sweden where she was for the Gothia Cup Soccer Tournament.  Excitement was in the air... :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p214340-discovery.html
I did this for the new Throwback Thursday {Vacation} challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Studio Ztampf!'s gorgeous Sound {Paper Pack}, Adventouriste {Trinkets}, Adventouriste {ARTiStitches}, Adventouriste {ARTiculate} and Adventouriste {Pieces of Time}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Do It!

My oldest daughter - who LOVES climbing, and being on top of the world :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p214127-do-it.html
I did this for the current Launch Zone Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, using the provided FREEBIE template by Dawn Inskip, as well as Courtney's Designs' gorgeous Make It Count {kit}, Make It Count {wordart}, Craft Flowers Vol.1 and Ornate Brushes Vol.3. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Fly

My son and my younger daughter at the beach earlier in July.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p214097-fly.html
I did this for the current ImPROMPTu Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Vicki Robinson's gorgeous new Time To Fly, available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Swans

From a trip we took to the north east part of Iceland in early June :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p214065-swans.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #43 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics.
I used the provided FREEBIE template as well as Dawn Inskip's gorgeous Spread a Little Happiness. I also used a few things from Dawn's Don't Be Sad {Collection} and Light and Shade {Spring Collection}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Be Nice

My son :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p213595-be-nice.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #42 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics. I used the provided FREEBIE template as well as Dawn Inskip's amazing new A Beautiful Soul {Collection} as well as her Visual Art Media Bundle. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Happy Day

My son :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p213583-happy-day.html
I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge {Offline} and I used Julia Makotinsky's fabulous It's a New Day and It's a New Day {Banners} ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

Dinosaur World

From our trip to Dinosaur Adventure Park in Norfolk back in June 2005 :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p213443-dinosaur-world.html
I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Dinosaur World {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

I Am Happy...

A selfie :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p213392-i-am-happy.html
I used the amazing new Studio Mix, Define Yourself from the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics, as well as the matching Define Yourself {Overlays}, Define Yourself {Add-On} and Define Yourself {Stamps} ~ all available at Scrapbook Graphics. The template is Art Works Layered Template 26 by Dawn Inskip, also available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Jurassic

This is from our visit to a Dinosaur park in England in June 2005.  So much fun :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p213389-jurassic.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #41 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Dinosaur World {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Purrrfect

My oldest daughter with our itty bitty kitty the day we got her in January 2009.  They have both grown a bit since then :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip/p213190-purrrfect.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #40 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics. I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Fur Babies {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Reflection

My younger daughter, waiting patiently for her sister :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p213132-reflection.html
I did this for the current ImPROMPTu challenge at Scrapbook Graphics and used the prompt Close-Up. I used Studio Manu's amazing Captured {kit} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Change

I needed to do something about my health and weight so I started a 0-5K program last week.  For someone who hasn't run at all for the past 25 years, it is quite the challenge :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/layouts-created-with-scrapbookgraphics-products/p213127-change.html
I used the amazing Studio Mix, Courage to Change from the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Playtime!

My younger daughter playing tug of war with her uncle's dog.  I don't know which one of them enjoyed it more - and they didn't stop until someone called "dinner" :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p213084-playtime.html
I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Fur Babies {Collection} and her Art Works Layered Template 27. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Be Still

My younger daughter enjoying a day at the sea - the sounds of the ocean are quite relaxing and soothing :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p213039-be-still.html
I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge {Be Still and Listen} at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Jen Maddocks' Mother May I {kit}, Go To Bases 5 and Damask Blends No1. The template is from Studio Rosey Posey's Blended Templates Bundle 10 and the wordarts from Newlife Dreams' Peaceful Feelings ~ everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

That's Life

My daughter at the beginning of the month after having spent a great evening swimming in the natural thermal lagoon in east Iceland :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p213004-that.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #39 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous Que Sera Sera {Collection} and a few of things from her Art and Style {Bundle}. Both at Scrapbook Graphics.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Enjoy the Sunset

We have the most amazing sunsets around here - and this time of year, when the sun hardly ever sets, we get a couple of hours when the ocean and the sky are all the different kinds of orange and red while the sun dips into the sea only to rise again a moment later.  I love this time of year :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p212850-enjoy-the-sunset.html
I did this for the current Throwback Thursday {Sunset} challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Studio Miki Ferkul's Dusk {kit} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Happy

My older daughter goofing off :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p212833-happy.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #38 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used the provided freebie template as well as Dawn Inskip's Visual Art Media Bundle ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Edinburgh

A tiny little part of the houses along the hop-on-hop-off bus in Edinburgh, on its way from Princes Street to Ocean Terminal and the harbor :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-angie-young-creative-team/p212490-edinburgh.html
I did this for the ImPROMPTu Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Jen Maddocks' My Favorite and My Best No7[ templates and Angie Young's Nostalgia Blessings mini kit ~ both at Scrapbook Graphics.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Feeling Blue...

I am feeling blue - not the beautiful young lady in the photo...she is my 12 year old daughter, going on 13...and she is extremely happy about getting her first hair color - even though it's only some ombre in the lower half of her very long hair.  I am feeling blue, because she is growing up WAY too quickly :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p212467-feeling-blue.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #37 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used the provided FREEBIE template and Dawn's gorgeous new Don't Be Sad {Collection} as well as her Visual Art Media {Bundle} ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Focus

My son :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p212286-focus.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #36 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics .... using the freebie template, and Dawn's new and fabulous Stacked Collage Papers and mostly Focus {Collection} but also a couple of things from Dawn's Art and Style {bundle} as well as her Visual Art Media {Bundle}. Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Happiness

My two youngest splashing around in the pool at the end of April :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip/p212037-happiness.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #35 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous Faith Hope and Charity {Bundle} as well as a couple of transfers from Dawn's Visual Art Media {Bundle}

Sleep Tight

During his grandfather's 70th birthday party, my 4 year old had a long and tiring day.  He was more than ready to go to bed at 10:40 pm - way past his usual bedtime.  He lay his head on the pillow and was asleep within 30 seconds :)
http://withlovestudio.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16271&title=sleep-tight&cat=574
I used Chunlin Designs' gorgeous new Sleep Tight {elements} and Sleep Tight {papers} ~ available at With Love Studio.

Stuck!

Curiosity sometimes leads you into trouble - which is what my older daughter realized when she was investigating a tube earlier this month.  She got stuck - and needed help getting out.  But first I took a photo :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p211996-stuck.html
I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Fortune Teller {kit} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Snow Curtains

We had massive amounts of snow this winter and for too many days we couldn't see outside because of snow covering all of our windows.  It was nice and cozy with the Christmas lights - but when they were gone, the snow was just tedious and I couldn't wait for it to leave.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/natali-designs-creative-team/p211826-snow-curtains.html
I used Natali Designs' gorgeous Hello Winter ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Stand Out

My son and I watching a 3D movie last Friday night :)
http://withlovestudio.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16227&title=stand-out&cat=574
I used Chunlin Designs' gorgeous new A Little Weird {the bundle} ~ available at With Love Studio.

Week 17

My Week 17 for Document Your Life at Scrapbook Graphics.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p211750-week-17.html
I used mostly the fantastic new Studio Mix: Go Play Outside by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics, as well as Blagovesta Gosheva's gorgeous Capturing Life {April} ~ also available at Scrapbook Graphics.  Templates by Cindy Schneider.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Rain

My younger daughter at 13,5 months enjoying a VERY wet day :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/layouts-created-with-scrapbookgraphics-products/p211672-rain.html
I used the amazing Studio Mix #89: Let the Rain Wash Away by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics. I also used the matching Let the Rain Wash Away {Artmats} and Let the Rain Wash Away {Light}. Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Saturday, May 09, 2015

Iceland...

When leaving Iceland by air, this display is the first thing we see when entering the duty free section.  It's a display of Icelandic brennivin on clear columns filled with ash from the recent volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull.  I don't drink the stuff, but thought the display was really cool :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip/p211660-iceland.html
I did this for the We Challenge You #34 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics.
I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Art and Style {Bundle} and her Visual Art Media {Bundle} as well as the freebie template from the challenge. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Earth Day Every Day

My son on Iceland's official first day of summer - which for some insane reason is around the middle of April, when it's still freezing and usually snowing and not a summer in sight for at least another month LOL  Anyways, it's a day off, so we spent some time outside - even had a spot of lunch outside, dressed up in our winter clothes - and he loved it.  It was a day of exploring nature and finding lots of treasures :)
http://withlovestudio.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16192&title=earth-day-every-day&cat=574
I used Chunlin Designs' gorgeous new Big Earth Little Me {Bundle} ~ available at With Love Studio.

Thursday, May 07, 2015

Save...

The kids at my son's play school made these "garbage monsters" out of things that had been thrown away.  The school is an eco school, and I love what they teach them there :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p211589-save.html
I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Piggy Bank kit at Scrapbook Graphics.

Wednesday, May 06, 2015

Adventure

On our way from Iceland to Orlando, Florida, in May 2014 :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p211519-adventure.html
I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge: Adventure at Scrapbook Graphics. I used Vinnie Pearce's Textured Mustards - 01, Editable Frames - 02, Black and White Stitching - 01 and Impressionist Transfers - 03 ~ all available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Alien Eyes

My older daughter has big beautiful brown eyes. When she opens them wide up - with her heart shaped face - and tilts her head a bit forward, we tell her she's making her alien eyes LOL
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p211151-alien-eyes.html
I did this for the current We Challenge You #33 from Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics.
I used the freebie template from the challenge, as well as Dawn Inskip's fab new Visual Art Media Bundle and her Little Things Matter Most {Collection}. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Week 16

My Week 16 for Document Your Life at Scrapbook Graphics.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p211106-week-16.html
I used mostly Scrapyrus Designs' fabulous My Lucky Stars{kit}, {borders} and {mini-kit}.  Templates by Katie Pertiet.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Waiting...

My older daughter waiting for a burger at her favorite burger joint back in March :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p210834-waiting.html
I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Visual Art Media Bundle at Scrapbook Graphics.

Love

My younger daughter, cold and miserable on an outing around Easter :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/studio-dawn-inskip-27s-creative-team/p210825-love.html
I did this for We Challenge You #32 by Studio Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics. I used the accompanying freebie as well as Dawn Inskip's Honesty {Collection} as well as a few elements from Dawn's Besotted {Collection} and Light and Shade: Flower Garden {Collection}. Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Photo bomb!

My older daughter photo bombing my younger daughters attempt at photographing a tree :)
http://withlovestudio.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15989&title=photo-bomb-21&cat=574
I used Chunlin Designs' gorgeous Meet me in the Sunshine available at With Love Studio.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Easter

Our Easter, April 1 - 5 in a nutshell :)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/challenges/p210616-easter.html
I did this for the current ImPROMPTu {Challenge} at Scrapbook Graphics and I used Palvinka Designs' gorgeous Spring Love and the alpha is from Natali's Hello Winter ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.