MTM & 365

Yet another week where I didn't get my 365 post done on Sunday.  So, you get our muffin tin lunch along with the project 365 page.  :)

First, project 365.  Can you believe I'm posting week 14?!?! I'm just surprised I've lasted this long.  But, like I said, these templates make it so easy!  The Project 365 templates are by Joey Lynn Designs and Wild Blueberry Ink at Owl Tree Studio.

The kit used is "Life is Sweet" from Tickled Pink Studio (available at Two Peas in a Bucket).  Some seriously cute elements in this kit. Wait until next week when I use the pinwheel on week 15.  TOO CUTE!

On to Muffin Tin Monday!  I chose a flower theme today and had a lot of fun searching the internet for a way to cut strawberries into flowers. 

A: Flower shaped ham and cheese sandwich
B: Strawberry rose and flower
C: Cookie frosted with marshmallow and sprinkles flower (Check out Hello, Cupcake! and What's New Cupcake? for some great cupcake ideas. That's where I got this marshmallow idea).
D: Cucumber flower with cheese center
E: Blackberries with flower picks
F: Strawberry rose

I'm not gonna lie... I'm pretty proud of my roses. :)

Some fantastic new releases at Owl Tree Studio this weekend.  There's also some gorgeous layouts from some of the creative team members for inspiration!  I have one from Wild Blueberry Ink's "Uniquities" kit. Check 'em out! Oh, and they're 20% through Sunday.  And be sure to check out the new gallery and forums too!

Eee Eee

Uniquities – Wild Blueberry Ink

Rainy Days – Torta Gialla

Additional Kits:

   

MTM & 365

Happy Monday!  First off, here's my week 13 layout!  Don't forget to head over to Owl Tree Studio and snatch these templates. It makes Project 365 so darn easy!

Week 13

On to Muffin Tin Monday!  It's been quite some time since I posted a muffin tin meal (besides St. Patty's).  We've been having them, just haven't done a lot of themes and I always forget to take a picture.  Today I made the kids a bug themed tin.  Check it out.

Clockwise starting at top (12 o'clock):

Dirt cake with earth worms

Cucumber caterpillar (hard to see with the flash)

Apple and chocolate chip lady bug

Grilled cheese bee

Purple grape ants

If you've never done Muffin Tin Monday or want to learn more, head on over to the MTM blog. It's so much fun and incredibly laid back. There is no right or wrong way to do a muffin tin meal and my kids LOVE it!

Scrapped Saturday

Well, my Friday finished day has been taken over by my new release announcements for Owl Tree Studio.  So, I'm starting something new.  I've seen a lot of people who have a "Wordless Wednesday" where they don't send out a message, they just post their layouts they've made that week.  I think I'll do Saturday's and call it "Scrapped Saturday".  So, here's what I scrapped this week that you haven't seen:

Apron

Free template from Joscie at Two Peas.

Edeline Marta's "Save Room for the Sweet" kit.

And although I've scrapped quite a bit this week, you've already seen all of my other layouts with my new release announcements.  :)

New at Owl Tree Studio

Tons of digital goodness is showcased in the store at Owl Tree Studio today. 

  

And here are a few layouts I created:

 Joey Lynn Designs "Fun Pack 4" and Allison Pennington's "Lulubelle" collection

 

 Tami Miller's "Hopes and Dreams" kit and Joey Lynn Designs "Circle Template Pack"

The designers have really outdone themselves for today's release.  Happy April Fool's Day everyone! Hope you remember to watch out for pranksters!  :)

365

Here are my latest Project 365 pages.  Right now, my problem is deciding what picture makes the page, because so many things happen during the day!  And thank goodness for these Project 365 templates from Joey Lynn Designs and Wild Blueberry Ink.  If I didn't have these, I'm positive I would have dropped this project WEEKS ago.  Head over to Owl Tree Studio to check them out.

Week 10

Torta Gialla's "Enjoy the Ride" kit

Week 11

Week 12

Polka Dot Pixel's "Sprung" kit

Holy Behind in Blogging Batman!

I seems I haven't been able to get back into the swing of everything since my program in February.  Plus with all of the excitement of selling our house (THAT'S RIGHT!  WE ACCEPTED AN OFFER!), it's been kind of insane around here. But that doesn't mean I haven't been scrapping my little heart out.  Here's some of the goodies that have been release lately.

Polka Dot Pixels came out with two great kits this past Tuesday at Two Peas in a Bucket. Here's a layout using "Sprung".

Spring Fling

And a layout using "Collage Craft". I'm thinking this might be the cover to Cocoa's fourth year scrapbook.

Faces

At Owl Tree Studio, Torta Gialla released "Enjoy the Ride", while Joey Lynn Designs released her Curvaceous templates.  Here's a layout using both together.

The Ride

Joey Lynn Designs also released some circle templates (20% off this weekend only!).  I used Wild Blueberry Ink's "Kissed by the Sun" kit with this one.

Linus

That's it for new releases for now.  Tomorrow I'll be back with some Project 365 layouts I have completed, and Monday I'll bring you some of the other layouts I've been working on. I'm hoping that if I write on my blog that I'm doing these things, I'll actually do them! 

Making progress!

Two more Project 365 pages!  And I have week 10's almost finished!  Just need today's photo and it's done. 

Week 9

Special Day: March Birthday

Click on links for full credits!  HAPPY FRIDAY!

Catching Up

This past month has been a whirl wind of activity!  The last week of February I spent at least 8 hours a day (some days 15-16 hours) in a theater with  a group of 30 high school seniors.  I am the director of a state wide scholarship program called "Distinguished Young Women of Ohio" (formerly Ohio's Junior Miss).  What I love about this program is that it TRULY IS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!  20% of a participant's score comes from their scholastic achievements and we don't charge any type of entry fee... it's free!  The national program (Distinguished Young Women of America) just changed it's name because we are so often compared to or referred to as a "pageant" (no swimsuit competition here!  Just a celebration of "Scholarship, Leadership, Talent).  SO not who we are!  I would recommend this program to any high school senior female.  CASH SCHOLARSHIPS LADIES!

As soon as I got home, it was time to get ready for Cocoa's 4th birthday party.  Needless to say, I'm super behind with Project 365!  But, here are weeks 7 and 8 for you (9 coming shortly).

Week 7

Week 8

Yes.  Usually with Project 365 you take a picture each day to record your year.  But, I was super busy during week 8 and these are the only photos I have! What I love about this project and these templates (Joey Lynn Designs and Wild Blueberry Ink's Project 365 template collab) is that I can alter them to do what I need them to.  

Also, the new forums at Owl Tree Studio launched today!  Head over to OTS and check out this awesome digiscrap site! 

Project 365 - Week 6

Week 6 is finished... a complete miracle.  Thank goodness I have these templates from Joey Lynn Designs and Wild Blueberry Ink.  I would still be stuck on week 1 or had given up by now. The next two weeks are crazy busy, so I don't know if I'll get them finished and posted right away. 

Week 6

While you're checking out the templates over at Owl Tree Studio, make sure to get a look at the February kits.  5 digital kits, 4 designer bonuses... all for under $10!  And if you spend $10 any time during the month of February, you get this "Everyday Love" kit collection FOR FREE!!!!

 

P365 - Week 5

I'm going to apologize in advance for my lack of posting the next few weeks. I'm the director of a state-wide scholarship program for high school seniors and the production is in 3 weeks.  I'm a bit busy!  But here is my week 5 of Project 365.  Sorry I don't have captions for you this week...  they're on my EHD and I can't get the file right now.  Click on the link for full credits.  Head over to Owl Tree Studio to check out the Project 365 templates.  IT'S SO EASY WITH THESE!!!!

Week 5

P365 - Week 4

Well, I think I've finally made up my mind about the font I use for journaling.  I've changed it three times now, but I like the look of the typewriter font.  What do you think? 

Journaling is below.  Working on a Project 365 book?  These templates are AMAZING and so easy to use.  Head over to Owl Tree Studio and check out Joey Lynn Designs and Wild Blueberry Ink's collaboration Project 365 templates!

Jan. 22

Bowling at Sawmill Lanes and dinner at Chile Verde with Naomi,  Josh, Sarah, Rachel, and John. Naomi revealed some exciting news!

Jan. 23

Meet my new Droid 2 Global!  This should come in handy for pictures with Project 365!

Jan. 24

I’ve had my Burberry glasses since I first started teaching in 2003. It was time for a change!

Jan. 25

It was warm enough to head out and play! We went out before dance class, and Bean threw a giant fit when I was putting on his snowsuit. He calmed down after being outside for a while. Sadly, the snow wasn’t the kind for building a snowman. The kids still had fun!

Jan. 26

Today, Cocoa spelled her name and sounded out “Ariel” and “Cinderella” (top).  Now, if she’ll only let me help her with her pencil grip and reading... sigh.

Jan. 27

Cocoa didn’t have school, so we headed over for some fun at the Langan’s!

Jan. 28

I took the kids to an indoor “Rainbow Systems” playground while our house was being shown. They had a blast!

A Favorite Old Memory

I have one of the worst memories... ever!  My mind just doesn’t keep past information well.  It’s one of the reasons I am scrapping for Cocoa and Bean.  I already have a hard time remembering things from when they were babies, and other people have to remind me.  I want them to be able to look back on their childhood through their scrapbooks and remember the things that I have trouble keeping in my head.

Needless to say, I don’t have too many memories of growing up.  But I do distinctly remember Grandma and Grandpa Bell’s blue house on Main Street in Danville.  I loved that house. It was there on Saturday mornings that I would crawl in bed with Grandpa and watch Saturday morning cartoons... mainly Bugs Bunny.  I’ve never met a grown man who loves to watch cartoons as much as Grandpa did... and still does!

Creative Team Call - Whooo's Joining Us?

Interested?  Head over to apply at Owl Tree Studio!

Owl Tree Studio is growing and we’re looking for creative, energetic peeps just like you to join our fun team! We’re looking for individuals who can make at least a six month commitment and want to be an active member of a growing store.

All of our team members receive a free membership to the OTS hoot club plus a free copy of any kits that they work with. If you exceed your monthly participation requirements, you will be compensated in additional products accordingly.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Layout Artists

• Create at least four layouts per month from new releases (two layouts from the Hoot Club releases, two layouts from the general releases)
• Upload layouts to at least three galleries – OTS, DSA or DST, plus one other of your choice

Quick Page and Cluster Artists (The team I'm on!)

• Create at least two quick pages or four clusters (paper stacks or element clusters) per month from new releases
• Upload layouts using quick page or clusters to at least three galleries – OTS, DST or DSA, plus one other of your choice

Hybrid Artists

• Create at least two projects per month (handmade cards, crafts, etc) using new release kits, take clear photos and share them in at least three galleries – OTS, DST or DSA, plus one other
• If you can create clear tutorials of your projects, that is a HUGE bonus and is HIGHLY desirable

Bloggers

• Write 4 overview (gallery standouts, kit features, creative team interviews, etc) or 2 in depth blog articles per month on a topic related to digital scrapbooking, hybrid crafting, photography, organization, etc.

Social Owls

• Be active on the OTS blog (leaving comments), Facebook Page and/or Twitter
• Start and contribute to discussions in the forums (at least 20 posts a week)
• Leave praise in the gallery (at least 10 praise comments a week)
• Participate in challenges (at least 1 a month)

Designer Assistants

• Work with at least two kits per month which includes creating the kit preview using a template and creating a new product thread on DST and DSA

P365 - Week 2

Seeing as it's almost the end of the 3rd week of 2011, I thought I better get my 2nd week page completed!  We're living in a land of chaos at my house right now... I won't even begin to get into all that is going on.  I'm just busy. ;)

Week 2 (Click for full credits)

I changed the font for my journaling and turned the text on it's side when I had vertical photos.  I realized that you can't read what I've written, so the text is below.  This will go along with my special "Thirty" page.  Check the two out side by side below as well!

January 8 : I was kidnapped and held against my will at Landoll’s Castle to celebrate my 30th birthday with Sarah, Naomi, and Leslie.

January 9: I have the best husband ever!  On Sunday morning I had brunch with my kidnappers and then that evening we went to Jake’s for a birthday dinner with family.  Mr. Pepper surprised me, and some friends from New Albany K-1 were there to celebrate too: Carrie N, Stacy K, and Carrie L!

January 10: Happy 30th to me! Mr. Pepper and I headed to Easton to have dinner at The Melting Pot. By the time we were finished with salad, we were starting to get full, and we still had an entree and dessert to get through!  But the food was delicious and our server was a girl that graduated from high school with me (Renee). 

January 11: Cocoa requested that we have Brinner (breakfast for dinner) and use the new waffle maker I received for Christmas.  It turns and everything!!

January 12: Our house was put back on the market with a new agent. This means more cleaning and organizing need to be done!

January 13: A book arrived for Cocoa and Bean from Grandma & Grandpa R.  They recorded their voices in it so they can read to the kids while in Arizona!

January 14: I’m having an organizing/purging/painting marathon!  After some purging, it looks like we have a new guest bathroom!

Check out the template package for Project 365 at Owl Tree Studio!

Thirty

That's right. I hit 30.  In fact, I've been 30 for exactly one week. And so many people dread turning 30 and I hear "I'll be 29 forever... no more birthdays"...  I'm not one of them.  I don't mind the fact that I just turned 30.  In fact, if my birthday weekend is any indication of what my 30's will be like, BRING 'EM ON!

For my Project 365 book, I made a special page to highlight my birthday celebrations.  With Joey Lynn Designs and Wild Blueberry Ink's "Project 365" template pack, they created templates for special days that you might want to record. It might be a birthday (like the one I'm sharing), a trip to the zoo, a family reunion, etc.

Thirty

The elements and paper added is from the October member package at Owl Tree Studio.  The kit is called "You Look Like a Monkey" from Girl Boy Girl Designs.

P365 - Week 1

So far, so good with my Project 365 plans!  In a previous post, I blogged about the kit I'm using for my P365 book.  It truly is as easy as I thought it would be!  Check out week 1!

I added a few elements from Polka Dot Pixel's "After Midnight" kit, just to give it a personal touch.  I'd like to do this with some of my pages to show when something really special happened, or to go with a theme of one of the days.

I have put a plan in place for organizing my thoughts and recording what happened each day (if you're like me, things get fuzzy by the end of the week).  I have a lovely planner that holds space where I can write down a short snippet of what happens each day.  And if I get behind on my project, I can easily glance back at the week in my planner to be able to journal about each photo.

And putting week one together took no time at all! I spent more time getting a photo off my phone than I did placing photos on the layout.  ** This project is low stress for me.  So, I'm not going to worry about using my good camera to capture a moment. If all I have handy is my cell phone, that photo will do. This book is about the memories, not photography skills (which, I'm lacking, but, anyway....).

If you're interested in this kit, check it out at Owl Tree Studio: Project 365.

I'll be back with an example of a "special" page and week 2 soon!

Project 365

January marks my one year anniversary of digital scrapbooking!  In that year I have completed 330 projects.... and I can assure you that 98.362% are of Cocoa and Bean.  Yes, I started this for them, so that they can have something tangible to go to when they want to look back on their childhood years.  But after scrapping pages for two kids and printing those books, I had no idea how to organize something for Mr. Pepper and I.  WE LIVE HERE TOO!!!  We do things each day besides take the photos!  Where do we scrap our memories?!?! 

ENTER PROJECT 365!

All year I have seen layouts in the galleries with lovely little "Week 28" titles on them.  It seemed like such a daunting task to me to record something from every day.  Creating 52+ layouts and capturing a moment at day?!?!  When was I going to scrap for my kids?  WHEN WILL I EAT, SLEEP, SHOWER?!?! (Notice cleaning was not a high priority).

This month Owl Tree Studio is rolling out a huge, beautiful, scrap-life-saving kit for those who are invested in a Project 365 book.  The gals of Wild Blueberry Ink and Joey Lynn Designs teamed up to put together a package of 52 layout templates (one for each week); 11 highlight pages to document special events; templates for back, cover, and spine of the book; intro page template; 6 editable 365 stamps; as well as journal prompt ideas and over 100 photo ideas for days that you're just not sure what to do!

THIS. IS. FOR. ME.

The templates are done. I don't have to add papers if I don't want to, yet they are designed so that you can customize to fit your needs if you'd like!  Now, I'm not promising to take a photo a day. I'm thinking my book is going to be more like a summary of the week/2 weeks... but I'm going to get those memories down for my husband and I!  I have an AWFUL memory!  I want to be able to look back and read about the fact that Bean is starting to string together words to make little sentences... that Cocoa is at FULL FORCE in the princess phase (will this ever end?!?!), and that Mr. Pepper took almost 2 hours to get home tonight.  Ohio snow.  Wow.

Here is the kit preview:

A sample week layout (these pages would make a 2-page, side-by-side layout... I just couldn't put them side-by-side on the blog without making them small):

And right now the kit is 20% off!  All of this for $21.59.  You can't beat an entire album, ready to go, beautifully designed, and stress-free! Because there is so much DELICIOUSNESS in this kit, Owl Tree Studio is allowing you to have the ability to download a section at a time all year long! That way, when you're working on week 22, you download week 22.  You don't have all of this data hogging up space on your hard drive. 

I hope you'll check back and challenge me to see this project through to the end. It won't be perfect... I don't promise to take photos and journal every day... I'm going to make this book mine and keep these memories on the shelf so I can take them down and reminisce when I'd like.

Owl Tree Studio November Releases

The designers at Owl Tree Studio have outdone themselves this month!  There are 5 fabulous kits jam-packed with goodies as well as an alphabet, stamps, and more!  I can't believe how much you receive for under $10!  Here are a few pages I've put together so far:

Be You

Front cover of Bean's book 

(I'm aware you can see his name)

Back Cover of Bean's book

(The "Good Times" button is not there when printed!)

Can you tell I really love that gray paper from Karla Dudley's "Be You" kit?!?!  I made 7 quick pages for this month, so there will be more to come!  For now, here are two more layouts I've completed in the last few days!  I'm sure I'll be back with more tomorrow on National Digital Scrapbooking Day!

Bear Hugs

"Just Lion Around" from teresabelle designs

On sale at Scrapbook-Bytes for just $2!

 

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