More Disney World

Disney World!

Katie and I shared a wonderful Disney World vacation with our great friends Kyle & Whitney! While the temps were extremely hot, it was so much fun to play all week! So I'm working on my layouts and have decided to divide the layouts according to parks - these first two cover Magic Kingdom and tell how much we enjoyed our trip. I used a 'blooming' photo layout technique in order to get more pics on each page. Love the glitter look courtesy of the Martha Stewart Glitter Markers - so easy to use. Can't wait to get the rest made.

Rudolph (the red nose reindeer that is!)

Finally got Tripp's Rudolph SB pages done! Joe and I took him to see the production back in December at Casa Manana in Fort Worth. We all had such a good time. No picture taking allowed during the performance, but I was able to find 'clip' images from the Rudolph TV show I remember -- all the same characters as the production! Thinking we've got a yearly tradition going now to see the holiday performances at Casa with Tripp (and maybe some more grandchildren someday!). I found a sweet little Santa and sleigh image, colored it with a few Copics and popped it up on dimensionals. Black waxed twine was used to weave through the silver chip board letters (Recollections) to mimic the other reindeer with Rudolph leading the way. Used my Cricut Celebrations cart to cut out the doily mat. Love how this turned out.

Copics - Still Practicing (and will be for a while!)

I'm really enjoying using my Copic markers -- it will definitely take me lots of practice to get the hang of these awesome tools. Not too crazy about the mouse grass or my work on skin tones, but it will get better -- I'm determined. Great digis from Angelique at http://sliekje.blogspot.com. She's got lots of precious images -- such talent. They look great framed in my new Nestabilities from Michaels - great prices when you use their 40% and 50% off coupons!

Special Card for a Special Sister-in-Law

Really having fun with my Copic markers -- put together a card for my sister-in-laws birthday and I really like how it turned out.

PHS Band Reunion

Joe and I had such a good time at my HS Band Reunion. It was held at the Cattleman's Steakhouse in the Historic Stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas. So good to see old friends - some of whom I haven't seen in over 30 years!

Time is Flying - Easter Cards

Oh my goodness, it's been so long since I've posted. But I have been creative over the past few months. I'm getting into Copic markers and tried my hand at making Easter cards for family and friends. Obviously, still need lots of practice blending colors and staying in the correct lines - lol! I also love my Spellbinders Labels. I'm slowly building my collection and am ready to get more soon. I downloaded the Easter digi from Wax Fruit Company.com - love all their stuff! I've also completed several other SB pages for our Vacation 2003 album to the east coast - will post those projects soon. Thanks for looking.