Monday, February 23, 2009

Sick all week but finished the race!! Challenge 13

Wow...hope you don't catch what ever this is. I started feeling yucky around the 9th, 10th...kept going until the 14th and crashed. Have not left the apartment since. 3 calls to the doctor, antibiotics for the absolutely head splitting sinus infection and body jarring bronchitis...new nasal spray, fizzy meds to put in water for fever/aches and the list continues. I have not worked since Friday 13th. I am lucky that the race was pretty well done and yesterday, hot tea in hand I finished the last race, lucky #13.

Love is in the Air

Left Page:
1) Use exactly 3 papers
1 must be in a shape
2) Use exactly 3 photos
1 must be B & W
3) Use exactly 3 flowers
4) Use exactly 2 strings/ ribbons
5) Use exactly 2 staples
6) You may use other embellishments as needed, as long as they are not flowers, strings, ribbons, staples, papers or photos.
7) Journal at least 5 sentences (must include the word love).

1) rmd_pll_paper1.jpg
ParisDesignsPLL_Feb09_BG16.jpg (Fluted edging)
JRassi_PuppyLoveLetters_papers13.jpg (Half circle)
2) Top photo, my grandparents on their 50th wedding aniversary
Center photo, our wedding photo in front of the Mairie 19th Arron. (city hall)
Bottom photo B&W -- my mother holding me
3) ParisDesignsPLL_Feb09_flower8.png
ParisDesignsPLL_Feb09_flower4.png
ParisDesignsPLL_Feb09_flower1.png
4) CarolRupleyPuppyLoveLettersRibbons.png (2 of them)
5) ParisDesignsPMB_ScbkSup_StapleSteel2.png (used twice)
6) CarolRupleyPuppyLoveLettersFrame3.png
7) Love is in the Air
The top photo of my grandparents was typical of any photo of them together. Happy, smiling, touching and in love. I was blessed to be able to grow up spending most of my young years living with them. I have found that love with my dh, and the center photo is of us taken standing in the cobblestone street in Paris, in front of the "Mairie of the 19th Arron." (City hall for our section of Paris) on a beautiful day in May. The cobblestones are all lilac-ish color because of the trees that line the streets around were all in bloom at that time, with that color flower. You can see them in the background. The bottom photo is my mom holding me when I was just 3-4 months old. She was, is, and always will be a mother who loves her children, grandchild and great grandchild with every breath she takes.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Sadly lacking in my manners...

I have, and have had wonderful CTs who have created beautiful pages for me. I have sadly neglected to post their pages so everyone could see what they are doing. (Mind must really be going!)

I will start with a couple at a time as I go along, but will get at least the recent ones up for all to see!!
Phreyfall's Flower Girl

Physioscrapper's Recipe

and her "whimsical garden party LO" which I loved!!

I need to make up a new preview for the kit...but you can see all the detail pages here at the Deco-Pages.com store where we are exclusive!!

Surprise deal... if you like this kit and want it... it is currently 4.50 in the store. PM me at Deco-pages and I will make you a coupon for getting the kit for $2.00. Say you saw it on my blog!!

Monday, February 16, 2009

ADSR4 Race Prizes!!

WOW...WOW....DOUBLE WOW!!
Deco-Pages.com is giving prizes for the Race! They are giving 1 year of the club for the grand prize winners, 3 months of the club for the runner's up...and get this...this is the most exciting part...

THEY ARE GIVING EVERY SINGLE RACER A FREE MONTH OF THE CLUB-DECO IN MARCH!!!

Thats right... a free month for every racer. As Deb put it (she is the high ranking one there LOL) in our eyes, "Everyone is a Winner!" If you are a racer or know of one entered in the race this year, let them know to check out the ADSR4 Blog...details are all there!

Challenge 12 in the ADSR4 Of course!!

Well, maybe we are storytellers!?!



ParisDesignsFOE_BG4.jpg
ParisDesignsFOE_JournalingPad6.png
rmd_pll_flower.png
rmd_pll_bow2.png
rmd_pll_bent-ribbon.png (cut and made into a frame)
ParisDesignsPLL_Feb09_flower3.png
ParisDesignsPLL_Feb09_StitchedTag4.png
rmd_pll_button2.png
KHM-wst-AmRace4-.png
Kits where the items were from, Paris Designs Full of Emotions; RoseMadeDesigns -- Puppy Love Letters Feb09; Paris Designs -- Puppy Love Letters Feb09 Deco-club kits. Word art given in the challenge.

Fonts:
Renaissance: Team 206 Deco-Euro-Duo Marcee-Rose Made Designs and Pat - Paris Designs
Centaur with journaling: RMD: This one will be hard for me - I don't think of myself as a storyteller. I don't have that "preserve the memories" drive some people have and know very little about my family history so there is not much to say. PIP: I have not thought of myself as a storyteller either. So much of our family history has been lost with the passing of all who remembered it! Unfortunately our family was not big on "journaling" or even noting on the backs of photos.
RMD: My grandfather came to the US in 1904 from the Ukraine, so no records. PIP: Wow, really? Then for you is it a creative outlet? I have been trying not only to have the memories available to me now that I am getting older, but also for my daughter and grand daughter. RMD: I am trying to give my kids some memories, also. The memories are not so much for me that I have, it is for them. I like to tell funny stories or stories about what my kids do. LOL!
PIP: Why not? They are stories that can be handed down to your children's children... if we had those we would have more past to tell!! So you are also a story teller for your children. I tried and did some books to help preserve what little we know and remember my mom's side of the family for my daughter, granddaughter and while I was at it made one for myself, my mom and my brother. I wish I had more "funny stories" about me when I was a child. I ask my mom and she doesn't remember. She says it was too long ago, but she seems to remember more about when she was a child. I need to start taking notes on those stores. RMD: I am taking an "all about me" approach to making books for them; meaning a book about them for them…my kids from my point of view.
PIP: It is your point of view that counts. Do the kids appreciate their books and what you are doing? RMD: Sometimes, but they are still young yet to get it.
PIP: Do you and your mom ever talk about her childhood or yours? Stories from when you were growing up? RMD: Oh, yes, we are close and talk a lot about that. PIP: Do you pass any of that on to your kids? RMD: I share things with them, hopefully to help them learn from my choices, letting them know both the good and the bad ones. PIP: Same with me. Hopefully they will listen, remember, learn from our mistakes and see from our books and our storytelling the love and joy which come from our good choices!

Challenge 11 in the ADSR4 Race!!



RidgewayIsabellaP32.jpg
DebAmmermanClarvoyantDeco20.png
DebAmmermanClarvoyantBeadsWithMetal01.png
DebAmmermanClarvoyantButterfly02.png
DebAmmermanPanache-lhill_frizzled.png
DebAmmermanClarvoyantMoon02.pngDebAmmermanPanache-lhill_frizzled.png
DebAmmermanAncientMexcianDesignsGemBrad03.png

Font: Renaissance
Question: Are you still carrying around all of that anger and resentment or do you feel the loss…??

ADSR4 Race Challenge 10

I got so involved in the Scavenger Hunt I forgot to update everyone about the last 3 challenges! Here is #10



Font: Mcgannahan Journaling:
Mackinac Bridge--Michigan vs Marcee - RoseMadeDesignsQ1: What got you started doing digital and how long ago was it? A1: I began doing digital about 4 years ago because I am more comfortable with using a computer than using "real" scrapbooking items. Q2: Why did you become a designer? A2: I don't think there is just one reason I became a designer. Part of it is that I really enjoy designing,so selling my creations is a practical thing to do. Another is that it is both a challenging and rewarding part of my life. I am always trying to improve my designs and when I see layouts made with my kits and comments about my products, it makes me feel good. Q3: What are your favorites in designing...style/color/item? A3: My favorite color is purple. I LOVE it, but I don't use it much in my designing. I love floral, dotted and gingham things the most. I really love making papers over anything else in a kit. Q4: What drives you? (Your main passion in life?) A4: What drives me is taking care of my family and trying to grow in some way each day - either stretching myself spiritually or by learning something new or trying something new.Q5: Share something personal you are comfortable sharing, and you pick what it is. A5: I am terribly afraid of heights. Being in any high place can turn me into a hysterical mess!
ParisDesignsPMB_LeafMelodySpring_doodle.png
ParisDesignsPMB_LeafMelodySpring_flower.png
MaryRidgewaySummerBreezeM8.png
MaryRidgewaySummerBreezeM11.png
MaryRidgewaySummerBreezeM2.png
MaryRidgewaySummerBreezeT3.png
ParisDesignsPMB_LeafMelodySpring_BG19_PurPlaid.jpg
ParisDesignsPMB_LeafMelodySpring_clip1.png
ParisDesignsPMB_LeafMelodySpring_ribbon4.png
MaryRidgewaySummerBreezeSW00.png
MaryRidgewaySummerBreezeBF1.png
MaryRidgewaySummerBreezeBF2.png

The bridge is one I used to cross 6-8 times a year as it connects the upper and lower peninsula of Michigan, 100 miles or so from where I used to live. The 2 center lanes are corregated steel to let the snow and water drop down into the water and the 2 outside lanes have just a railing. During high winds the bridge sways, there is no passing, speed is limited. Small/light cars have literally been picked up by wind speed and taken over the side. It is a trip I hold my breath the entire way across, going and coming. I know with Marcee’s fear of heights she would not be the one driving. I incorporated her fear of heights, her love of purple and floral in the layout. 2 main colors are purple and blue.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

#3... seems to be a hard one!

On #3... I am sorry... I thought my hints were clear, they were to me!!

Ok... I gave 2 words of one kit name between the 2 hints and hints about the other kit in each hint.

Hints for both 3 and 15!

Guess you need to be a good tracker (and not necessarily in the field) to be able to snag goodies at a scavenger hunt...It is not like you are listening to the fluttering of birds wings in the spring...

Good luck!!!

PS...for anyone new just arriving for the Scavenger Hunt at Deco-Pages, there is also a freebie further down here in the blog for you to snag before you head off...to hunt!!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Another hint...

As you sprint through winter...heading for that golden summer sun...take time to watch the butterflys flutter by!

Monday, February 9, 2009

One hint for the hunt...

This has been a very long winter hasn't it?? I don't know about all of you, but I am really ready for winter to end, it has been a long winter and the race for spring is not over yet!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Scavenger Hunt at Deco Pages is on!!

We put in a 2nd item... so be sure to watch for both #3 and #15 from us!! I have hidden the 2 hearts some where in our part of the store...there will be hints in the coming days so if you have not found it, check back.
There is also a freebie for you if you want further down the posts!!

Preview of what you can find?




To know the code you must find the coupon. :)

I am going to try and pop the blog roll in for you...we will see if it works!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Scavenger hunt at Deco-Pages starts tomorrow!!

This is the first one I have participated in so I am excited...still trying to get it all together what I need to do next.
I know for us you will be looking for 2 images...

They both look like this one, but with 2 different numbers... one says 3...and one says 15. Each image will lead you to a prize... which I will post the preview... tomorrow! Hope you come and join the hunt with us and get your prizes!!

Friday, February 6, 2009

February Freebie from Paris Designs!!

I was just having "one of those days" and wanted to get people a freebie... and it went from one, two, three....items to 8 backgrounds and 11 different embellishments. I was going to make it and then thought, but I have a whole folder of items that I need to do something with so I went searching. I tried to come up with items that could be used generally and coordinate with the papers. They are all items that coordinate with something we have done and are in the store, but which kits, it is not marked. So, now they are and they are called February Freebie!



You can download them from 4Share and the file is called FebFreebieParisDesigns.

Only 2 days before it starts - Digiscrapping scavenger hunt at Deco-Pages.com

Digital Scrapbooking Scavenger Hunt at Deco-Pages.com

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Look out digi-world!! Scavenger Hunt at Deco-Pages!!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Challenge 9 Complete ADSR4 Race

9 Generations for us!



Credits
JRassi_HeritageBlessings_paper8.jpg
JRassi_HeritageBlessings_button1.png (Metal)
JRassi_HeritageBlessings_lace1.png
ParisDesignsHeritageBlessings_Broach2.png (metal and gems)
ParisDesignsHeritageBlessings_Closedbook3.png (vintage)
ParisDesignsHeritageBlessings_Openbook3.png (vintage)
ParisDesignsHeritageBlessings_Pen2.png (also with old metal)
ParisDesignsHeritageBlessings_Openbook3.png
APSD_HeritageBlessings_bow01.png (which look like lace flowers)
APSD_HeritageBlessings_bow02.png
LS_LACE_FLOWER.png (HeritageBlessings)
lhill_novclub_flower1.png (HeritageBlessings)

Left side of book with Lucinda Handwriting font:
How well I remember my great grandmothers on both sides. We have been blessed with many living generations of women in our family. With Gma Lillie there were 5 generations and with Gma Orah there was 5, but never any photos. She lived in California and Gma Lillie lived near us in Michigan. The time passes so quickly! I was thinking as I did this that on this page I have gotten

RIght side of book, same font:
9 generations of women starting with Gma Orah’s grandmother and ending with my granddaughter Shaina. Shaina has been able to get to know and spend lots of time with her great grandmother, CeCe, my mom, thankfully! With me living in France she doesn’t know me well. Maybe this summer we will get to spend a bit more time together.
Pat
Feb.3rd, 2009

Names and dates in Black Chancery
It can also be found at the Deco-pages gallery!

Monday, February 2, 2009

New club kit out...Puppy Love Letters--Feb09

Here is a preview of just a few of the elements found in this months club kit at Deco Pages!


Each month there is a different theme, different color scheme and any of the designers at Deco who want to participate, can. Each one who does puts in a full kit into the club...many months the sizes have been much more than a GB!! That is huge and they all color coordinate. At the end of the month the designers can then put their kits in the store for sale...and the that single club kit becomes many separate kits available for purchase. Makes much more sense to just join the club!! Club Deco is available in three membership choices, find out more in the forum at Deco-Pages!

Challenge 8 ADSR4 race completed!!

Wow...just slid that one in on Sunday evening... it was harder than I expected! Not doing the page, but deciding on "which" LO to lift!



Jean has just finished more than 1 year of a layout a day...and every day I am always surprised at how she can make even the simple things look great...like the page I lifted, These Old Shoes.

DebAmmerman Clairvoyant - Paper1
Theta TwinedVines PaperSwirlFlowerGry
ThetaTwinedVinesFrameGldFlr
ThetaElegantRecollectionsFrame
DebAmmermanClarvoyantPearlsOnBow01
MRidgewayCAFS-SwirlyStar (7)

Left Unfinished: Old Script
1936-- Civil war in Spain.The man who was working on this just walked away and was never to return. His dream to leave a legacy...
left unfinished... :Black Chancery

Scrap-genie's "These Old Shoes" http://board.deco-pages.com/showphoto.php/photo/26027/cat/500/ppuser/3008/sl/s