Personalized papers

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Check out the personalized papers I got from April the Scrapaholic!

You can get a personalized set too. Just visit April's blog store to find out all the details and to order your own set.

Catching up...

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***Come back tomorrow for the girl version of this wordart!***

I haven't had much time just chat about what's going on in my life so I think I'll fill you in on a couple of things now.

Orange croc Guy/Batman had a doctor's appointment yesterday and they're really happy with how his knee is healing. Physical therapy starts soon. For the most part he's been a good sport about everything. There have only been a couple of days when he's gotten bored and grumpy. Tank goodness he'll be up about on his own more now. Although, I'm sure it's not going to be much fun in the beginning.

I went out with the girls Friday night. We had an unofficial bachlorette party for my friend Terry who is getting married in two weeks. The groom's family is from Minnesota and after some of the stories we've heard we're all excited to meet them.

We figure it won't be hard to tell the brides friends and family from the grooms since the wedding and reception dinner are taking place on a yacht in the evening. A four hour evening yacht ride in December---those of us from south Florida are going to be cold and the grooms family and friends from Minnesota will probably think it feels like spring time. LOL! Cold or not, it's going to be pretty with all the Christmas lights reflecting off the water.

School has been busy, busy busy. This has been one of those years where I feel like I just can't catch up. Thank goodness we have a mini vacation in two weeks!

I'm mad at my principal right now. I won't bore you with all the details, but it involves me taking up for one of my students. I informed the boss that he is no longer my favorite principal and that since he's the only one I've got he was competing against himself and he still lost. He just laughed at me, but I could tell he was sad on the inside. LOL!

I can't tell you about school without giving you something to laugh about. The other day I was working with a group of kids and one of my girls just sat staring at me. She actually looked like she was mad about something. I asked if she was ok and she responded by asking.....

Were you born in like...19 something?

When I finished laughing I admitted that yes I was born in 19 something. Her response was a very shocked and drawn out...

whoooooooooa

I've got to get some sleep now. Enjoy your day!

April's having a CT call!

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Check it out---April is having a CT call! Come join the fun!

The Spectrum Collection by Nibbles Skribbles

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I have got a totally huge and completely awesome kit to tell you about! It's The Spectrum Collection by Nibbles Skribbles.

The Spectrum is the perfect name for this kit because it's made using the colors of the rainbow. Collection also describes it because it's a collection of 9 mini kits. Check out this preview...

Right now The Spectrum Collection is on sale for only $12! That's an awesome price for everything you'll be getting! You can mix and match papers and elements from the different mini's or use one mini at a time for monochromatic layouts.

If you don't have a need for such a huge kit you can always buy just the mini/minis you need. The mini's are available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black and brown. There's even a rainbow mini, an alpha set, cardstock and color word flashcards.

I love the color word flashcards! As a Kindergarten teacher I can think of so many ways to use these! If you've got little ones at home these could come in handy too!

I decided to use the brown and black mini kits for a coupld of monochromatic layouts. Check them out...

Can't you see using that black kit for those big birthday layouts you make? You know those birthdays that have a "0" in the ones place. LOL!

Now, take a look at my layouts...

The individual minis are on sale too, so make sure you visit the Nibbles Skribbles store at The Digital Scrapbooking Studio to check them out!

Positive Thoughts by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

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It's been a while since we've had a new kit from Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams, but she's back with a beautiful kit called Positive Thoughts. It isn't a winter kit, but the pretty blues and browns will work wonderfully with winter pictures as well as any others you have and are dying to get scrapped. Take a look at the preview...

This kit has 17 papers, 40 elements and an alpha. I promise you can't help but smile when you're working with it. It really is all about Positive Thoughts! Take a look at a couple of my layouts...

Positive Thoughts is in the IvoryKeys Digital Dreams store at Stuff to Scrap and right now it's on sale for 25% off!

Make sure you check it out and while you're there take a look at the Perfect Winter Day kit. It's on sale for only $2.00 and is the featured kit for this month's quickpage exchange challenge. Just purchase the kit, make a quickpage, post it in the STS forum for everyone to see, email a copy to Susan and you'll receive ALL of the quickpages that are made.

The Story of Me part 17

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August 1, 1996

Pat had slowed down in the last couple of years. She was getting older and didn’t have the energy she once had. Harmony was still the light of her life and she prayed every night that God would let her live long enough to keep Harmony safe and to watch her grow up.

Today was going to be a special day. Harmony was eight years old and they were having a party. It wasn’t going to be a large party, but there were balloons and a cake. Pat had invited one of the families from church and planned to serve hot dogs with lemonade. The best part of the day was going to be when Harmony saw the brand new shiny red bicycle she was getting as a birthday present. Pat had used coupons at the grocery store to help her save up enough money to buy the bike she had seen Harmony looking at in the toy catalogue. Harnony didn’t ask for the bike, but Harmony never asked for anything. That was what was going to make the surprise so much fun.

Pat was tying the last of the balloons to the front porch when the guests arrived. The Harrison’s from church pulled up to the curb and honked the horn to wave as they parked the car. They had no children, but they were a nice couple that had donated clothes and school supplies for Harmony. Pat waved and walked down the sidewalk to greet them.

“I’m so glad you could come for the party. Harmony is going to be excited to see you.”

Gene Harrison opened the car door and held out his hand for his wife. As Mary grabbed his hand and pulled herself up out of the car smiling he said, “Oh we wouldn’t have missed our girl’s birthday party for anything.”

“It’s hard to believe she’s already eight years old.” Mary said as she walked over and gave Pat a hug.

Gene joined the ladies carrying a wrapped box. “I hope she’s not too old for Barbie dolls cause Mary here picked up a couple for her.”

“Oh, she is going to love them. A girl is never too old for Barbie dolls. Come on inside. I‘ve got some ice cold lemonade.”

Mary and Gene fell in behind Pat and walked toward the house. “Where is the birthday girl, anyway? I bet she’s excited.” Gene smiled.

“She didn’t want to get her new birthday dress dirty so she’s sitting inside.”

Pat opened the front door and called out. “Look who’s here, Harmony! The Harrison’s brought you a present.”

Harmony stood and smiled as she gave Mary and Gene each a hug. “Thank you for coming to my birthday party.”

“Oh honey, you’re welcome. Thank you for inviting us. Are any of your little friends coming?” Mary asked as she returned Harmony’s hug.

“No, I told Grandma Pat that I just wanted you to come.”

“Harmony’s still a little shy about making friends.” Pat explained.

Gene handed Harmony the wrapped present they had brought and smiled. “There’s nothing wrong with being a little shy. I was shy too when I was your age.”

Harmony smiled back at him and Pat told her to take the present to her room so they could eat before opening the box and seeing the surprise that waited inside. Harmony did as she was told. Harmony always did as she was told.

Most Wonderful Time by Scraps of Ellay

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There's another cute kit from Scraps of Ellay available! This one is called Most Wonderful Time and it's perfect for all your Christmas and winter pictures. Check out the preview...

This kit has 100 elements, 24 papers, a set of cardstock, glitter papers and a full alpha.

Here are some of my layouts...

Visit Ellay's blog for more layout inspiration and visit the Scraps of Ellay store to buy this awesome kit and to check out everything else she has available.