I found a page with Abby, so I got to cross that off, and another of just her, so I only had to do one of our backyard archery range. I used one of Simply Yin's two page templates:
~never lose your joy
Friday, December 30, 2011
Book is Done!
I am ready to explode, because I can't show the cover! One of the designers I rearrange for, has the most awesome templates that will be out soon...and oh my gosh! They were perfect-O!! I am going crazy not posting the page (cover for my YB2011 part I).
I found a page with Abby, so I got to cross that off, and another of just her, so I only had to do one of our backyard archery range. I used one of Simply Yin's two page templates:
The book is done, and I wait for my paycheck to send it in! I have inundated MyPicTales with books, and I think I crashed the system! I hope to send this next week!
~never lose your joy
I found a page with Abby, so I got to cross that off, and another of just her, so I only had to do one of our backyard archery range. I used one of Simply Yin's two page templates:
~never lose your joy
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Yearbook 2011
I committed myself to getting pages printed and the best way to do good to that commitment is to go backwards. I posted about getting my Countdown to Christmas all uploaded on the MyPicTales blog. The main point being to keep it simple scrapper! I am really honored to create for some flippin' fantastic designers. I have the options to make pages that are full of clusters, layers and just wow, as I am "working" for these designers. They give me their designs free! I know it isn't minimum wage, but the designers are not harping on me, they don't expect me to do more than ONE page, so I do that and more!
Anyways.....I am doing a catch up on the photos/events that need pages for our 2011. This may help you get some books prepped and ready for printing:
My camera is set up to make folders in the program by date. I went thru the dates and wrote a list of events, that still needed to be scrapped.
I had
Shopping for Bows in Roseville (outside of Sac) done with the ViVa's Life Compositions, available thru the Daily Digi, but soon to be at TDC. I also used Simply Yins templates!
Next up: The chickens, the coops and all that goes with it! I used a Catscrap Collab called My Life, that I won from Catscrap!
and one I thought I had scrapped 8 months ago? My 12 hour trip to Vegas and back! I got to meet Tangie, and her family, some great digi friends, and kick myself for not taking more pictures....but I got the page!
I am loving how fast and fun they are going together, I only have half the year done, and have 30 pages! I am planing a smaller book on our adventure moving back to New Mexico,and then the other 1/2 of the year in another book! woot!!
Anyways.....I am doing a catch up on the photos/events that need pages for our 2011. This may help you get some books prepped and ready for printing:
My camera is set up to make folders in the program by date. I went thru the dates and wrote a list of events, that still needed to be scrapped.
I had
Sacramento for Bows -shopping tripchickens, coop buildingmom to vegas- archery backyard
- oroville-spillway
- abby page (since she is the only one without her own page)
Shopping for Bows in Roseville (outside of Sac) done with the ViVa's Life Compositions, available thru the Daily Digi, but soon to be at TDC. I also used Simply Yins templates!
and one I thought I had scrapped 8 months ago? My 12 hour trip to Vegas and back! I got to meet Tangie, and her family, some great digi friends, and kick myself for not taking more pictures....but I got the page!
Homeschool Transcripts and Plan for HIGH School
He does his school work very early. He can bring it up the mountain, work in Dad's office and then go to work for the Electrician at 10am. I just want to make sure the work is done and done right.
We have already mapped out his requirements for Graduation. (he has completed 9th grade and 1/2 of 10th). In order for him to go to New Mexico college and receive Federal Grant money or monies from the Lottery he must have an accredited NM school diploma or GED from New Mexico. He will complete his NM requirements and do GED preparatory books/classes also. He is not sure about college in his future, but Mom is going to make sure it is a possibility. He is 15, mom is older...ha ha Either route he takes, be it trade or college, he will have knowledge and understanding.
Here is his unofficial transcript and plan for High School
| 9 | 2010/11 | Geometry English 9 Physical Science & Physical Science Lab PE Health *Life Skills **Fine Arts (Guitar) *Spanish (1) *Automotive |
| 10 | 2011/12 | Algebra II English 10 World History & Geography Biology & Biology Lab PE Bible-Old Testament *Life Skills *Arts (Drama & Lighting) *Driver’s Education *Work Place Readiness |
| 11 | 2012/13 | Math-Stewardship English 11 – GED prep writing/lit Science – GED prep New Mexico History Government-GED prep Bible-New Testament *Life Skills *Arts (Drama & Lighting) *Work Place Readiness |
| 12 | 2013/14 | Math –GED prep English 12-GED prep writing/lit Economics US History/Geography GED prep Bible – IS *Life Skills *Speech *Arts-GED prep |
Having started home schooling in California and then moving to New Mexico. The standards are pretty close, just different ways to count the credits. We have really tried to stay as close to the New Mexico standards as possible. He will actually exceed the 25 units by 6 full credits! I am rather proud of that! Very well rounded studies. He has 3 units of Bible and his Sciences have lab credits. His work around the house (which is extensive) earns him credits also.I have most of his books. We will go up to the college as this school year draws near, to find out when and how to do the GED testing. I do know he is eligible at 16, but I want to wait til he is 17. He needs to do a bit more prep work for the testings.
NEW MEXICO REQUIREMENTS:
| Entered High School as a Freshman in: | 2010* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| English | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communication Skills | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mathematics | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Science | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico History | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States History & Geography | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World History & Geography | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Economics | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Health | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Physical Education | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Practical Arts/Fine Arts | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electives | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 25 |
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
End of the Year Pages!
Closing up for the year! I have had such a blast this year, creating on teams that just blow me away! I want to show off a page that is so touching to my heart. You see my son, Gabe, is very smart, but the system was really failing him. He has been homeschooled now for 3 years and he has just excelled so much! I made this page so fast, but I love the whole feel and attitude. I also think Lynn-Marie has such a gift for putting a kit together, and her collabing with my friend Chengie with the kit IQ.
Now a bit of laughter!! During the holidays, everyone kinda goes on zone! I truly love making pages and become a bit addicted...okay, I admit it I am a goner for scrapping just for the pure fun of it. I sent a beg of work to the remarkable designers over at ScrapBook Graphics and Charlize Creations took me up on the offer with her New Years kit called Nouvell Groove collab with Kitty Designs. I got a giggle, perhaps the big picture is my new trademark, but this layout was done in minutes!!
I made the photo b&w with some of Pioneer Woman's actions, then laid one of the papers from Nouvelle Groove over the photo and used the blend mode til I found the one I wanted! I love this page and it is going in the 2011 photo books for sure! I felt so bad for making a layout that quick so I got a bit more intricate using an older photo of Abby:
The woman who can make me just laugh out loud with her fun antics and energy, Mirjam! I humbly ask for apologies, for this page was made a long time ago, and it went for free in November Digi Files at the Daily Digi. I totally spaced uploading til now. The kit is now on sale at her stores, but go to Zig Zag and buy Wanderlust.
I was rather proud of myself, for taking the hand and moving that thumb with the PUPPET warp feature!! OH OH OH, it is the bomb diddly!!
Last but not least, I sat during Monday night football, and had not one NEW kit to open. I simply love to scrap and listen to football! I love it! I broadcasted my status on facebook and Netta of Creative Victorian Designs saw my need and sent me her soon to be released kit: First Noel
You have to know something about Netta, she can NOT make a mini kit. It is impossible, she gets into her kit and it grows and grows and grows. So making one layout is a crime. Her kits are versatile, you can use them for the actual "theme" or take them out of the box also.
I wanted to just play and use shadows and lighting and loved having the Nativity scene available:
Netta's papers are nothing short of delicious, this next one is a family I love and pray for so much! I really enjoyed the colors in the photo, and how the coordinated with the clusters made from the kit!
I also finished a Christmas Countdown book! Thirty pages in 25 days! I uploaded and sent it off to be published and you can see the pages on my other blog, More of Us, Me and the Family.
Last but not least, I sat during Monday night football, and had not one NEW kit to open. I simply love to scrap and listen to football! I love it! I broadcasted my status on facebook and Netta of Creative Victorian Designs saw my need and sent me her soon to be released kit: First Noel
You have to know something about Netta, she can NOT make a mini kit. It is impossible, she gets into her kit and it grows and grows and grows. So making one layout is a crime. Her kits are versatile, you can use them for the actual "theme" or take them out of the box also.
I wanted to just play and use shadows and lighting and loved having the Nativity scene available:
Monday, December 26, 2011
December Daily-Christmas!!!!!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
December Daily-Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
If you have gotten lost on the blog hop, please pop over to Mirjam (of Pink Reptile Designs)
I so hope you enjoy this Christmas Card Blog Hop!
Thank you to Pink Reptile & ValC Designs for their beautiful collab Cozy Christmas Day available at Zig Zag Scraps
You can download the zipped freebie HERE
Your next stop is julie !
Again, if you have gotten lost on the blog hop, please pop over to Mirjam (of Pink Reptile Designs) for the beginning!
Merry Christmas to you all!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The wonderful designers I rearrange for are slowing down for the holidays, and I think I am at a complete stand still! I have a few pages to share with you that I did over the past few weeks.
First off, ScrapBook Graphics, where I am free to shop and go crazy! I am already crazy, and just lost my mojo, but was able to get one done with Studio Mix #13 ~ Natural Elegance :
and one for Berna, that made the new and improved SBG blog! I used Berna’s Eye Love You Old Photos Vol 2, Counters-Month Vol 1, Think of Me, Kitsch Garden Unlimited – Modern Embroidery and Lowlands Elements
Tangie, whom I CT for on an individual basis also has the coolest sets out, Favorite Things.
my favorite cat hiding under the tree
[url=http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/-A-Few-of-My-Favorite-Things-Santa.html]A few of My Favorite things -Santa by Tangie of course [/url]
and
playing with blends and enjoying A Few of My Favorite Things (Christ Child) by Tangie
I know I have a few others for the ViVas, but they were DigiDares and another for Scrapn'Art ezine, and I am totally confused in my head. bhahha
So, tomorrow, pop over and I have a FREEBie!! A Christmas Card for you!
First off, ScrapBook Graphics, where I am free to shop and go crazy! I am already crazy, and just lost my mojo, but was able to get one done with Studio Mix #13 ~ Natural Elegance :
[url=http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/-A-Few-of-My-Favorite-Things-Santa.html]A few of My Favorite things -Santa by Tangie of course [/url]
and
playing with blends and enjoying A Few of My Favorite Things (Christ Child) by Tangie
I know I have a few others for the ViVas, but they were DigiDares and another for Scrapn'Art ezine, and I am totally confused in my head. bhahha
So, tomorrow, pop over and I have a FREEBie!! A Christmas Card for you!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
December Daily-December 11th
woot! Caught up!!
The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!
December Daily-December 10th
Two pager!!
The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!
The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
December Daily-December 9th
woot got 'er done!
The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!
Friday, December 9, 2011
December Daily-December 8th
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
December Daily-December 7th
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
December Daily-December 6th
Monday, December 5, 2011
December Daily-December 5th
SNOW!!!
The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!
December Daily-December 4th
The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December Daily-December 3st
Saturday, December 3, 2011
December Daily-December 2st
I couldn't make the layout til it snowed!! And it did!! woot!!
The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Friday, Friday....all that has been done!
Today is a day off for me. From school and all, because my beloved and sons are headed to Phoenix for a Men's Rally with the church. I proclaimed it a PARTY day for the girls!! So we are having all the "widows" ladies from the church over tonight! I am so looking forward to it! Crazy woman!
This also makes it a good time to post the layouts I have done over the last week.
I will begin with the wild, crazy and talented Mirjam, who goes by the moniker Pink Reptile Designs and is the owner of ZigZagScraps. She has an exclusive guest spot over at Pickle Berry Pop, so I have been rearranging like a mad creative team member for her:
First off her Simply Chic {PBP exclusive}, this is an all black and white kit and very elegant, my team mates astounded me with their pages and I gave it a whirl, with her yummy papers and some flair styles:
My little Anna, so many years ago, cute as can be, just as she is today!
Cozy Christmas Day {bundle} by Pink Reptile & Valc Designs and over at Zig Zag Scraps also.
My girls playing under the tree, on Christmas morning, many many years ago. This collab is full as ever kit that Pink Reptile Designs has in her store! She is energetic and creative! Keep a sharp eye on her, she is everywhere!!
Then the ViVas! This layout was birthed out of The ViVas Heart of the Ocean and playing with some freebie actions.
I took a pic of my kids running towards me in our empty moving van and love the whole feeling, I hope you do too!
Kaye Winieki! She is remarkable and this collab Santa's Little Helper is brought to you by The 3 K's: Karah Fredricks, Kate Hadfield & Kaye Winiecki:
The pure excitement of talking to Santa about your heart’s desires and the joy at the words Santa spoke to you. This was the best Santa ever.
The Playday at SBG was Studio Em-ka, and I had a blast. Thank you to Studio Em-ka for her fabulous fun kit Oh Boy that got me off my duff to scan and scrap this memory.
oh what a bad picture, lighting is off, scanned in...but you couldn't pay me enough to take it away. This is the first watching my boy play....see we had just brought him home to be our son FOREVER....goodness, I think I am tearing up typing this...
I wrote those words in the credits in the gallery, and they are so true. This is something to remember.....that a perfect picture is one that holds a memory, not the exact lighting!
This next layout was done just last night...I drank a full pot of coffee, and opened Lynn Marie's kit (not even released yet). The dandelion fluff was on my page before I could even think of what I was going to do. I enjoy working with every one of the ladies I create for, but there is something in Lynn-Marie's designs that touches me, and makes me think...yeah, deep, I know...blame the coffee, but I got to mixing papers and playing with text paths, and had no idea if I had a photo to go on the page. I needed something that would bring it together, but not take away from the blowing dandelion fluff! I loved the movement that was created...
then I found an old photo, taken of our shadows in a shallow lake. I simple used multiple blend mode and the photo settled itself into Lynn-Marie's designs.
to have a big family was my dream 4 children and waiting for more....laughter and love in our home....more than a wish, a dream come true.
touched by Lynn Marie and her new provocative designs Unwritten the elements and Unwritten the papers, not yet released, but will be soon! ♥
~never lose your joy
This also makes it a good time to post the layouts I have done over the last week.
I will begin with the wild, crazy and talented Mirjam, who goes by the moniker Pink Reptile Designs and is the owner of ZigZagScraps. She has an exclusive guest spot over at Pickle Berry Pop, so I have been rearranging like a mad creative team member for her:
First off her Simply Chic {PBP exclusive}, this is an all black and white kit and very elegant, my team mates astounded me with their pages and I gave it a whirl, with her yummy papers and some flair styles:
Cozy Christmas Day {bundle} by Pink Reptile & Valc Designs and over at Zig Zag Scraps also.
Then the ViVas! This layout was birthed out of The ViVas Heart of the Ocean and playing with some freebie actions.
Kaye Winieki! She is remarkable and this collab Santa's Little Helper is brought to you by The 3 K's: Karah Fredricks, Kate Hadfield & Kaye Winiecki:
The Playday at SBG was Studio Em-ka, and I had a blast. Thank you to Studio Em-ka for her fabulous fun kit Oh Boy that got me off my duff to scan and scrap this memory.
I wrote those words in the credits in the gallery, and they are so true. This is something to remember.....that a perfect picture is one that holds a memory, not the exact lighting!
This next layout was done just last night...I drank a full pot of coffee, and opened Lynn Marie's kit (not even released yet). The dandelion fluff was on my page before I could even think of what I was going to do. I enjoy working with every one of the ladies I create for, but there is something in Lynn-Marie's designs that touches me, and makes me think...yeah, deep, I know...blame the coffee, but I got to mixing papers and playing with text paths, and had no idea if I had a photo to go on the page. I needed something that would bring it together, but not take away from the blowing dandelion fluff! I loved the movement that was created...
then I found an old photo, taken of our shadows in a shallow lake. I simple used multiple blend mode and the photo settled itself into Lynn-Marie's designs.
touched by Lynn Marie and her new provocative designs Unwritten the elements and Unwritten the papers, not yet released, but will be soon! ♥
~never lose your joy
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