Sweet Memories

My son and I at the end of May

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fabulous new Artsy Blends 1 and Newlife Dreams' Mother's Day. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

The Faces

My younger daughter and her many faces.  She was 9 months old, back in March 2007 :)

I used Flergs' Big Ideas kit and the coordinating Big Ideas {SCATTERZ}. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

June 17

My older daughter last year on Iceland's Independence day :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Freedom Collection as well as one of Angelclaud ArtRoom's Artsy Blends 1. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

All I Can Be Is Me!

My older daughter at summer camp last Sunday :)

I used one of Angelclaud ArtRoom's fabulous Fleeting Moments templates and Rebecca McMeen's Wisp kit.  A few elements are from Studio Miki's Back to Basics, Flergs' Glorious collab with Eva Kipler and Studio Tangie's Field Notes II: {Fall}.
Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Keep Your Face To The Sunshine...

My younger daughter yesterday :)

I used Lauren Reid's fab Rise Above kit and Transformers 8 template. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

You Are Here...

...more specifically, flying above the great Greenland glacier on our way from Iceland to the US in May 2009 :)

I used Natali's fabulous Enjoy the Journey All-in-One ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Ocean

My younger daughter running into the ocean in July 2010 - she was 4 years old and the ocean was COLD!!! 

I did this for the June Media Inspiration Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.
I used ET Designs' gorgeous Paradise Cove kit and the torn edge is from Natali's Playing with Papers...both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Tranquil

My older daughter at the beginning of June :)

I used one of Angelclaud ArtRoom's It Matters templates (rotated) and Studio SuzyQ's Nature Walk. The wordart is from the Free Spirit Studio Mix Wordart AddOn and the leaves are from ET Designs' Paradise Cove. Everything at Scrapbook Graphics

Arctic Tern

We have a huge colony of Arctic Terns around here in the summer time.  There is a foot path going through it, which we walked last weekend.  The birds are very aggressive, especially when they are nesting, and come very close, trying to threaten the pedestrians away.  I love these birds - and I love trying to photograph them :)

I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Relax kit and the Relax Torn and Repaired Photo Templates. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Wonderful Moments

My younger daughter :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fabulous June Challenge Template as well as the amazing new Studio Mix; Garden Party, Garden Party Add On, Garden Party Word Art and Garden Party Journal Cards. Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Lazy Day

My younger daughter and her friend waiting patiently while their sisters finished their 3K run at the beginning of June :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's Circle Sparkle templates and Julia Makotinsky's Playful Spring {Collection} ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Travel

My daughters in Beijing Airport in August 2011, waiting for our flight to Nanjing :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's Grand Opening Challenge Template at Scrapbook Graphics as well as Jen Maddocks' fab Travel {Bundle}, also at Scrapbook Graphics.

Keep Going...

My son on a recent visit to a local museum.  He was more interested in the puddles which had collected in the holes in the big stones outside :)

I used Taylormade Designs' gorgeous Slice of Life {Bundle}, Additivies No.1 and Framework CLASSIC ~ all available at OScraps.

Life's Moments

My daughter and her friend.  They were 4 years old - back in March 2007 :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab Square Fun templates and Studio Lilas' Don't You Remember ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Dawn Inskip, scrapping and a contest...

I have been scrapping since May 2005, it's been 8 years - can't really believe it :)  I started because I wanted to make a lifebook for my oldest (and then only) daughter...I knew I wanted to do something on the computer, but I had no idea that scrapping - or digital scrapping - even existed.  I did a google search and found this wonderful world of digital papers and elements, perfect to fulfil my need to create something on my beloved computer LOL  I've been scrapping since...most of my early kits, and my early layouts, I've thown out to make room for new kits and better versions of the layouts.  But some I still keep.  My first ever digital scrap purchase was from Maya at Scrapbook Graphics on May 3, 2005.  I know this because I keep EVERYTHING and still have the receipt :)

My first CT was for Rebecca Lynn at OScraps.  I can still remember how surprised I was to make her team back in December 2007.  I had just started to scrap 12*12 layouts using my newly purchased edition of Photoshop Elements.  Before that I scrapped A4 size layouts using my Publisher - and Elements gave me a whole new experience with drop shadows, extracting and blending, which wasn't a possibility in Publisher.

At the end of May 2008, I landed a much coveted guest spot on Dawn Inskip's CT.  I was SO happy to be there, I had been a HUGE fan of her gorgeous hand drawn designs and doodles ever since I first discovered her earlier that year.  At the end of June I got an invitation to stay another month...and half way through that month, I begged Dawn to let me stay on as a permanent CT member.  I told her that her designs were the most unique and gorgeous in the whole digi world - no one designed like she did.

Now I've been on Dawn's CT for 5 years, 46,1 Gigs of my hard drive are dedicated to her designs and I still believe there is no one like her around.  Her designs are still the most unique and gorgeous in the whole digi world.  And more than that, she is a great friend and has an amazing sense of humour - which matches mine perfectly LOL  I never thought I'd actually make a friend in this impersonal digiworld... :)

Dawn is amazing (I said that already!) and because we have this 5 year anniversary, she is holding a contest on her blog.  Just leave a comment on her June 12 blogpost and I'll randomly choose 5 of the commenters to receive a $10 coupon to Dawn's fantastic store at Scrapbook Graphics...

I've been babbling :)  I hope you'll have a wonderful weekend and please play along with out celebration!!

Daddy

My kids are so lucky and have an awesome dad.  My son can never relax enough to fall asleep in anyone's arms, except his dad's :)

I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new #1 Dad Collection and one of Dawn's Transparent Pocket Templates. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Lovin' Life

My beautiful and happy one year old niece at the beginning of May :)

I used Maya's fabulous new Happy To Be kit at Scrapbook Graphics.

Smile

My younger daughter in March 2007.  She was 3 days shy of being 9 months old :)

I did this for the June Scraplift Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.
I used Studio Blagovesta's gorgeous Right Here Right Now Bundle available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Best Friends

My daughter and one of her very best friends.  Unfortunately they live 600 km away from each other and only see each other 2-3 times a year.  My daughter asks frequently if we can't move closer... :)

I did this for the June Launch Zone Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.
I used Studio Em-Ka's gorgeous Friendship Collection and the provided template for the challenge, which is part of Dawn Inskip's Photo Emphasis Templates Vol21.
~ Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics ~

I Won!!!

My husband ran a 10K run last weekend and my oldest ran the 3K part of it with her friends.  While we were waiting for them at the end line, my youngest decided that he had actually won, climbed on the podium and celebrated his victory :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fantastic new Be Who You Are Collection as well as one of Dawn's fab Finishing Touches Templates Vol13 ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

The Article

My daughters and I back in March 2007 when we were featured in a newspaper article as "an unusual" family :)

I used Digilicious Designs' Periwinkle Blue {Collection} and one of Dawn Inskip's fab Wood Thingamajigs Templates ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunshine

My older daughter in July 2007 :)

I used the fab new Studio Mix, Summer Party and the Summer Party Addon. Available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Rain

My younger daughter on a very WET camping trip back in August 2007.  She loved it - I didn't :)

I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Jack Collection as well as one of Dawn's Truly Transparent Templates ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

1969

Photos of me from the summer of 1969 :)

I used TaylorMade Designs' gorgeous new Slideshow and the Slideshow Frames. Both available at OScraps.

Preschool Show - 1

From an art show my older daughter's preschool put on in March 2007.  She was 4 years old - and it was so much fun :)

I used one of Dawn Inskip's fab new Tears and Masks Templates Vol05 and mostly Dawn's Memories Collection. There are bits and pieces from Dawn's Make Believe Collection, Fragile Collection and Charlie and Pip Collection.
~ Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics ~

Preschool Show - 2

From an art show my older daughter's playschool put on in March 2007.  She was 4 years old - and it was so much fun :)

I used one of Dawn Inskip's fab new Transparent Pocket Templates and mostly Dawn's Memories Collection. There are bits and pieces from Dawn's Make Believe Collection and Charlie and Pip Collection.
~ Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics ~

39

My sentiments on my 39th birthday - which is quite a ways away now... :)

I did this for the Sissy Sparrows' B-Y-O Party Mix birthday challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used almost only Sissy Sparrows' goodies...all available at Scrapbook Graphics.  The big wordart is by Bethany Harty.

Spring Has Sprung

We had our first nice warm day of the year at the beginning of May.  My younger daughter certainly enjoyed it :)

I did this for the May Media Inspiration Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used a lot of Berna Datema's goodies...

~ Chicks and Ducks Papers Vol.1
~ Chicks and Ducks Papers Vol.3
~ Chicks and Ducks Elements
~ Chicks and Ducks Overlays
~ Mindfulness - Awesome Edges
~ Mindfulness - Clouds
~ Eye Love You Stamps Vol.1
- everything available at Scrapbook Graphics -

Catch Water...

My oldest playing... :)

I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Tick Tock Collection as well as One of Dawn's Tears and Masks Templates Vol4 ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Love

My daughters and myself cuddling one morning in March 2007.  They didn't like it LOL  What I hope they've learned during the years since then is that even if they don't always like each other's company, they'll still always love each other and can always count on each other :)

I used TaylorMade Designs' gorgeous new Life Lessons bundle and the Life Lessons Addon ~ available for free during Amanda's Designer Spotlight at OScraps, running from May 10 to May 20.

Signs of Spring

Late March 2007.  The signs of spring are longer days, brighter smiles and the crocuses trying to bloom :)

I used Studio Emeto Designs' Pretty Spring ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.  The silver doily edges are from Newlife Dreams' Eternity and the alpha is from SussieM's Angelic.

Our House

Photos from March 2007.  We had decided on having a sunroom and a balcony built on to our house and had to take photos to show the architect how the house looked at that moment so he could figure out the sketches we had made him :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous Memories Collection and a template from Dawn's Noel Collection ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sentimental...

...which is what I feel when I look at this photo of my daughters from March 2007.  They were 4 years and 8,5 months old respectively :)

I used the fabulous new Studio Mix from the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics. It's called Pink Sugar Daydream and I also used the Pink Sugar Daydream Addon and the Pink Sugar Daydream Wordart.

I'm TWO!

My son, who loves pushing his fingers at people and telling them he's two years old - and that his birthday is in July :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous Grab Bag No8, available in her studio at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used a freebie template from Fiddle Dee Dee.

{Cool} Spring

My son enjoying our rather cold spring at the end of April :)

I did this for the May Scraplift Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Sussie M‘s Bunny Easter Hunting Stories - Collection - available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Election Day

We had elections for the Icelandic Parliament on April 27 - it's been interesting, before and after, but election day is always a special day here and always do we exercise our rights to vote.  And teach that to our children :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Grab Bag No7 ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Easy Chopsticks

Eating with chopsticks seems like second nature to my son...his first try at it and he looked like a pro :)

I used Studio Digilicious' fab Memoirs {January} Collection and Studio Bethany's Cooking 2 Wordart Pack ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Dream

My daughters in March 2007 - fast asleep in their car seats :)

I used Michelle Underwood's fabulous That Was Yesterday ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics...

Museum

The home of the person who was instrumental in liberating Iceland from Denmark.  He grew up in a remote area of the country and his childhood home has been made into a museum - which we visited with our oldest in July 2005 :)  She was only 2,5 years old - and much more interested in her Pippi Longstocking CD cover LOL

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Knick Knacks Collection at Scrapbook Graphics.

17

My older daughter on the Icelandic Independence Day, on June 17, 2012 :)

I did this for the April Media Inspiration Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Studio ET Designs' Sea Breeze as well as Sea Breeze Beautiful Words. The "17" alpha is from Studio Miki's Rosa. Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Glimpses of Life

I'm going through my 2007 photos and found these.  My girls at 4 years and 8,5 months, cuddling together on the sofa.  Totally cute :)

I used Studio Manu's fabulous new Growing Up Together and Growing Up Together Borders. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

TOO Cold!!

My younger daughter NOT enjoying the snow and cold, back in March 2007.  She was almost 10 months old :)

I used Captivated Visions' fab Captivating 2012: DEC as well as one of Studio Rosey Posey's Blended Templates Bundle 17. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Snow Joy

My older daughter, at 4 years old back in March 2007, enjoying the little bit of snow we had on the ground at the time :)

I used Captivated Visions' gorgeous Captivating 2012: DEC ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Warning: Bad Mood!

My younger daughter changes moods rather quickly - one minute she is mad, the other she is laughing LOL
These photos are from April 2007 and she was 9 months old :)

I used Studio Blagovesta's fabulous Moody page kit ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Simple Joys

My older daughter, 4 years old, back in March 2007, cleaning house :)

I used the fabulous new Studio Mix, Free Spirit, the Free Spirit Overlays and the Free Spirit Word Art by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics.

Creativity

My younger daughter back in April 2011.  She is very feisty, fun and creative :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Imagination Collection over at Scrapbook Graphics.

Cool Cars

We went to a restaurant in Reykjavik a week or so ago - and our 2,5 year old enjoyed the constant traffic of cars outside our corner window.  He was lucky the restaurant is right by a busy intersection :)

I did this for the April Scraplift Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Studio Miki's Back to Basics Page Kit and Back to Basics Metallic Alphas ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

This Moment

My oldest and my youngest enjoying a walk in the gorgeous spring weather we had yesterday :)

I did this for the April Launch Zone Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used the Metalese One Paper Pack, the Elemental 101 Accents Pack and the Inspire ARTiculate ~ all by Studio Ztampf! at Scrapbook Graphics.

Computer Geek

My 2,5 year old loves my iPad - and he's quite efficient.  He loves all the baby apps :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Technical Help Required collection as well as Dawn's Tears and Masks Templates Vol01 ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Toy Museum

We visited a fabulous toy museum on our trip to England back in 2005.  It was called the House on the Hill ~ Toy Museum ~ and I remember my oldest, who was only 2,5 at the time, being terrified because a pair of legs hung down from the ceiling on the bottom floor of the museum.  I'm glad she recovered, though, because she really enjoyed the museum once she got past the legs :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new The Old Curiosity Shop collection at Scrapbook Graphics.