I haven't updated my digital scrapbook creations in a while. Here is some of what I've worked on over the summer!
Showing posts with label Digital Scrapbooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Digital Scrapbooking. Show all posts
Friday, August 24, 2018
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Preserving Memories: July 1-7
I had visions of enormous amounts of scrapbooking this summer! That hasn't exactly happened. But I'm catching up on other things so hopefully I will have more time in the coming days and weeks to do so! When I can focus without distraction, I can usually knock out 1-2 pages in about an hour. I've not had that time for scrapbooking, but have been able to finish many other things and also am working on scanning in old photos and slides for our family. So I'm being productive with my memory keeping even if the scrapping is slow!
Here is my one page for the week...
Template: Everyday Circles Templates by Miss Fish
Kit: Believe in Magic: Galaxy Wars and Galactic Wars by Amber Shaw and Studio Flergs
(Retired, but re-releasing in a new format)
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Preserving Memories: Part of a Community
The digital scrapbooking community is pretty tight. It's kind of strange because most of our friendships are virtual, but still very real. I'm on the Creative Teams of 3 designers, Miss Fish Templates, Mags Graphics, and Libby Pratchett Designs. I'm also on the Sugar Cookie team in the Gingerscraps forum. While I have never met these ladies in person we have built relationships that are very real. I'm not as active in other store forums, but the community definitely extends in and out and through all the various stores and forums. Today many of us in this community are grieving the loss of a beloved designer, her husband, and son who died tragically yesterday. She was an incredible designer, but that is the extent of my knowledge of her. I'm learning now just what a great friend she was and how many lives she touched through digital scrapbooking.
I've been pondering why this community is just so close. There are a lot of forums and spaces out there where people connect, but there is a very different feeling among this crew unlike any other. I believe the reason for this is two-fold. First, all of the forums enforce kindness policies. It is expected that we will treat one another with respect and follow the rule of Thumper's Mother. "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all." The second reason is because through out scrapbooking and posting of our layouts, we are sharing a bit of our lives with each other. Where there is vulnerability and sharing the stories of our lives, there is community. And so, while I did not know Amber Shaw, I grieve with my little community.
In the spirit of sharing and building community, here are some layouts I have completed recently...
Kit: We the People by Libby Pritchett (retired)
Kit: Vintage Summer by Robyn Pali (retired)
Template: Freebie from Fiddle Dee Dee Designs
Friday, May 11, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of May 6
These were made a while ago...before life got so busy and crazy! I haven't scrapped in a few weeks actually. Thankfully as work calms down I'll have more time to do this and scan more family photos! I'm sooooo happy for summer!
Friday, April 20, 2018
Preserving Memories: April 15-20
This is my very busy time of year. I'm wrapping up the English class I teach including grading several projects and a major test, then calculating my student's semester grades. I'm also preparing for my piano recital and I have 27 students participating this year! I also have several projects on my plate and don't have as much free time for scrapbooking. Here are the few layouts had time to make. Expect lots of scrapping this summer while I'm on break from my jobs!
Template: Freebie from Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of April 1st
My husband was my hero once again this week! We have been having pretty major wifi issues recently. This has made scrapbooking difficult for me because I store all of my materials on a wireless hard drive. I thought the slowdown was because my computer is several years old. I'm not in the market for buying a new one and so we started looking into upgrading what I have with the help of a friend from church. After a ton of research, multiple phone calls between a variety of companies, and the addition of a couple of new pieces of hardware he fixed for much much less than a new computer! As a result I've been scrapping to my heart's content!
If you follow my scrapping you may remember I was competing in Scrapping Survivor at GingerScraps. I'm glad I participated, but I now know it really isn't my thing! I did respectably well and lasted through the first 4 rounds. The thing is, I'm not at all competitive. So while I had fun, I'm going to pass next year. It is good to try new things, and it is good to learn those new things aren't for you!
Here are some of the layouts I've completed this week!
Template: Flower Frenzy Templates by Miss Fish
Kit: Sunday Mornings by Boomer Girl Designs (retired)
Template: Photo Swap Out - Rainbow Templates by Miss Fish
Kit: Big City by Chelle's Creations (Retired)
Let's Dance BUNDLE by MagsGraphics
Template: Freebie from Brook MaGee
Dodgeball For All BUNDLE by MagsGraphics
Friday, February 16, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of February 11
I
only have a couple of layouts to share this week. I haven't spent much
time scrapping this week. In the extra time I've had I'm trying to build
some new habits in regards to taking care of our home and organizing.
I'm also working on a writing project. These things coupled with
choosing to go to bed a little early each night this week meant less
time to scrap. Still, I squeezed in a couple of layouts I love!
1.
This first layout is from a fun weekend getaway my husband and I
enjoyed a few years ago. When he saw this layout he said, "Why am I
chopping your foot?" That made me laugh because I remember taking this
photo as he wiped the sand off my feet. We were on our way back home and
didn't have a towel or anything, so he told me to sit down so he could
help me clean off my feet. He's such a servant and these are the
memories I cherish!
Credits
Template: Freebie from The Fishbowl! (A Facebook fan group for Miss Fish Templates)
Head over and join the group to grab this template for yourself!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/790286397822042/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/790286397822042/
2. You saw the first page of our 2009 trip to Mt. Airy last week. This is the complimenting second page where I posted more pictures. I love using a more artistic layout paired with a pocket-style layout page for my books when I have a lot of pictures. They compliment each other well when paired side-by-side and it is fun for me to scrap both styles!
Credits: This is a mish-mash of 5-6 different kits! Most are retired.
Magical Scraps Galore: Destinations: Road Trip
Chelle's Creations: Heroes (Police)
Wimpy Chompers: Fast Food
Template: 365 Templates from Traci Reed
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of February 4
A few layouts from this week...
Template: Freebie from Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs
Friday, February 2, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of January 28
I had a little more time to scrap this week! These are both layouts continuing my 2009 book. I LOVE these kits!!!
Friday, January 26, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of January 21
Very little scrapping this week. I felt so bad I didn't even want to look at the computer screen unless I had to! So here is my one-and-only layout this week.This is me and my dad when I was little and living in Pennsylvania. I am having so much fun scanning, editing, and scrapping our old family photos! You will start to see more and more of this I hope.
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of Jaunuary 14
In between handing out doses of medicine, rolling on essential oils, and pouring glass upon glass of juice, I did a little scrapbooking! I'm enjoying taking some time to scrap photos from my childhood and family history. The snow pictures are from the previous week when we got just a light coating of ice. Enough to enjoy a little sledding/snowboarding for a few hours!
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Preserving Memories: Week of January 7
I've slowly been scanning and restoring family photos of my and my husband's families. I decided to do a little family history scrapbooking this week! One of the really fun things about digi scrapping is I'm working on maybe 4-5 albums at once. If I'm not inspired by one thing, I can jump to something different without any trouble!
(FYI, the qualities of these is actually quite a bit higher than presented here. Due to size restrictions these pages are made smaller. That is important to note for anyone thinking of jumping into the wonderful world of Digi-Scrapping!)
Credits
This was a painting class some mom friends and I had at our church last spring. It was so fun!
CreditsProcraftinating - Bundle
Friday, January 5, 2018
Preserving Memories: Catching Up...
I've had a chance to scrapbook again over our break. I had a hard time getting back to it after my daughter's hospital stay. It was partly time, but mostly motivation in all honesty. I was overwhelmed with trying to catch up and also just emotionally recuperating. Our trip South for the holidays was restorative with plenty of sun, warmth, and family. I also had fun scrapping!
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Preserving Memories: November 19-25
Life was turned upside down for the last several weeks around here. We are getting back to normal, and the Thanksgiving break has given me opportunity to do a little Scrapbooking! The first two are from our summer family camping trip. Everything else is working on my 2009 album.
Template: Freebie from Fiddle Dee Dee Designs
Kit: Funky Christmas by Pretty in Green (retired)
Kit: Reindeer Games by Chelle's Creations (Retired)
Kit: At the Beach and At the Shore by Chelle's Creations (retired)
Kit: At the Beach and At the Shore by Chelle's Creations (retired)
Friday, November 3, 2017
Preserving Memories: Week of October 30
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