{launching march 1...

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{doin it digi...

So, Christine's first challenge for March is to do a digital layout. I am so glad for this one because it is something I want to play with more and keep learning. Here are my pros and cons of "doin it digi":

Pros:
1} You can resize your images and elements without paying extra and change them up as you design your page.
2} You can change the colors within any kit by just using your "hue" {control u} slider.
3} You can scrapbook all day with no "mess or evidence" to clean up before your hubby and kids get home. :0)

Cons:
1} I can never seem to find a good way to organize them. I have so many on cds that I can't keep track of what I have. {Okay, so my other scrapbooking goodies really aren't much better.}
2} I have still never printed any of the digi layouts that I have done.

So, here is a page that I played with today. I am posting this early so I have to force myself to get another one done next week. :0)
Thanks Christine for giving me the boost to open up my digi files again!

{join us...

...for the March challenges hosted by Christine N. Hope you can join us!

{he's crafty...

Week #4: 2/22-2/28 "Getting to know you"

2} Scrap about your "other half". Your hubby, hubby-to-be, etc.

{tryin to get organized...

With "collecting" so many Thickers lately, I needed to come up with a way to organize my stickers, rubons, etc. So, I used an extra album that I had and put them in by color. At least they're not just thrown on my table now. Hoping to do the same thing with my pp and organize by manufacturer...

{well, it's after 9am here in the midwest...

...so, time to announce the winner of the felties!

It is...Christine N. !!!

Congrats! Please send me your addy and I'll get them shipped to you. Thank you everyone for playing along and for sharing your blogs! I hope everyone has fun doing a little "hoppin".
~megan

{So I have been really lucky lately...

...and feel like it's time for me to do a little RAK of my own. I will be giving away a pack of my new "felties" and all you have to do is leave me a comment and a link to your blog so we can all do a little "blog hoppin" and get inspired. Hurry you have until Thursday Feb. 26th at 9am!

{woot...woot...

...I told you guys Emily Jones ROCKS!!!
Thanks Emily!

{hey local gals...

...need a night to scrapbook? Here is info on a local softball team that is putting on a crop to help raise money...
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{beautiful baby reese...

This page is inspired by sketch #22 from Pink Sketches and is also for Week #6 of the Artfreckles challenge...

{introducing alli...

I am working on a few more felties to possibly start selling and wanted to introduce you to "alli". She is inspired by a drawing my son Coe did for me. I hope she brings a smile into your day. :0)

{it's our last week...

...this month has gone so fast and I have had so much fun doing these challenges. They have forced me to "scrap outside the box" and get pages done that I probably would have never have done without doing this with all of you. Thanks for hangin out with me this month and I am looking forward to seeing everyones Week #4 goodies!

See all of this months challenges HERE.

Week #4: 2/22-2/28 "Getting to know you"
1} Scrap something about yourself that not everyone knows. ~an instrument you play, a hobby, your job, etc.

20 Random Things About Me...



journaling reads:
1. I love to sing really loud when it's just me in my truck.
2. I like to read romance novels.
3. I get a high from shopping at Goodwill.
4. My favorite color is green.
5. I don't know how to drive a stick shift~ I've tried with no success.
6. I hate to dust, therefore I don't.
7. I dream of being whisked away by "what not to wear".
8. I have a fear of heights.
9. I have a secret passion to drive heavy machinery.
10. I like the smell of skunk.
11. I once danced on a bar.
12. I meant my husband in AG class.
13. I parasailed in Mexico and hated it! (see #8)
14. I can weld~ well, not great but I took a class in High School!
15. I have a lazy eye.
16. I am addicted to "jon and kate plus 8"
17. I am NOT a morning person.
18. I look like my dad.
19. Opossums freak me out!
20. I have a crooked arm.

{and the winner...

...for week #3 is:

SHERRY

Congrats! Please pick your fav. felt pack and I will get it to you asap!
Week #3 was so much fun! I can't wait to see everyone's week 4 pages! Lookin' forward to findin out something "we don't know". :0)

{do you believe...

{wild west jail birds...

{saddle up...

{puzzle piece by Nichole Wistedt}

{pony rides...

{shelby lynn...

This is sketch #21 from Pink Sketches as well as my week 5 for Artfreckles.

{jack-o-lantern...

Sketch #9 from Pink Sketches

{Cowboy cupcakes...

{need some glitz???

I think I am in love! Check out all the yummy goodness from Glitz Design. Gonna have to find some of their stuff!

And check out their awesome FREE downloads!

{real men use reel mowers...

This is my version of sketch #18A on Pink Sketches

{Tootie....Toot....Toot...

Check out the Fancy Pants blog. So excited!!!

{Pink Sketches Design Team Call...

Pink Sketches is looking to add some new faces to it's design team! Interested?? There are only 2 requirements and it is super easy to apply!!!!!!!!!! Everyone is welcome INCLUDING digital scrapbookers!!!!



*Requirements*
1. Be able to contribute at least 1 layout per week using the sketch provided.
2. Have a LOVE for Scrapbooking!


*How to Apply*
Please send the following information to Kelli @ kelli11181984@mac.com with Pink Sketch Designer Search in the Subject Line.


1.Name
2. Email
3. Blog/Website/Gallery Link if available
4. A layout using any of the 19 Pink Sketches (please specify which sketch you used)
5. A picture of 2 of your favorite layouts you have completed that show off your scrapbooking style and personality.


We can't wait to see all of your entries. Deadline for entries is February 26th. New design team member(s) will be announced on March 1st.

{Xyron Design Runner...

I've had a couple of people ask me how I do my "stitching" on my pages. So, I have to admit I am a bit obsessed with this little gadget. Here is a great video to show all the fun things you can do with it!
{be sure to turn off my music at the bottom of the page}



Contact CHRISTINA to get one for yourself!

{boot camp...

Coe had an Army birthday party this last year. The invite shown on the page can be viewed HERE.
Needless to say, it poured down rain that night and we weren't able to do any of the outdoor activites or have the campout, but the kids had a ball running in the rain and yes, getting all muddy. I have lots more pics from this to scrap yet...maybe another day.

{pumpkin patch...

{twenty-eight...

Week #3: 2/15-2/21 "Then & Now"

2} Yep, you guessed it! Show us the "now". Who you are "now", you and your hubby "now", etc.

{seventeen...

Week #3: 2/15-2/21 "Then & Now"

1} Scrapbook a picture of you "then" ~as a baby, child, young adult, etc. Or how about you and your hubby "then"?

{and the winner...

...for week #2 is:

GINGER

Congrats! Please pick your fav. felt pack and I will get it to you asap!
Week #2 was so much fun! I am looking forward to seeing everyone's "Now & Then's" for week #3!

{little green pumpkin...

Found the inspiration for this layout HERE.