My new kit...

yessssssss.....

whew! made it past round 2- just submitted my round three and am now waiting for my my round 4 assignment....we've gone from 88 competing to 15 left standing...I'm thrilled- but also know the higher I go- the harder the fall! Here's a peek at my new kit-

Thrilled!

I just got word that my design was accepted for round one of the Little Dreamer Apprentice program! (Click here to see the announcement) It's just a first step- but it's lifted me to cloud nine! Check out my Digi site, Foreverjoy Designs on the left and you can see the mini kit I submitted- and grab one for yourself if you'd like.

Good Morning Sunshine!

Sweet Irish Eyes-

Big Picture Scrapbooking

I just finished a terrific on line class called "Point of View" at Big Picture Scrapbooking taught by one of my favorite artists, Nic Howard. Now that school is so far behind me- I can clearly see how important it is to keep learning- never think you know enough. This class really focused on storytelling- which, as you all know, is very near and dear to me. I don't think of myself as a "scrapbooker" really. I'm more of a storyteller. Silly stories, sad stories, important and everyday ones. They have to be written so that when my voice is silent- they will play on.

Here is a page I made for an assignment that asked for a layout about you- from someone else's point of view. ;)

memories of a more colorful time...

february. i dont like it. the holidays are over- things are grey and are going to stay that way for a few more months. its not that i dont like the chilly weather- i do. fal is one of the BEST times of year- maybe its the colors that make the chill seem so bright and refreshing...i miss them.

digi used Lily "Vintage White" After 5 Designs http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/shoppe/home.php

No rewind

digi used: LaurieAnnHGD Fresh Laundry and Sea Breeze kits- http://www.scrapartist.com/shoppe/

Down The Rabbit Hole!

I blinked and he became a big guy! I swear- the days can be long- but the years go by way too fast! I had fun making this one with SherrieJDs Curious Adventures. font from internet- How curious

The dark side of Christmas....

here's a peek at the sad truth - taking the decorations down- the dark side of Christmas-
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How can it be that all that wonderfully magic stuff that makes our home so special on December 1- looks so SO sad on January 1? Even the pizza boy laughed when he peeked inside after delivering our meal (Cooking was just NOT on the radar this night!)