I got a GSO!

This is completely and entirely a bragging post, but I'm awfully proud of this. I was selected as a GSO (Gallery Stand Out) using an absolutely gorgeous kit from Kristin Cronin-Barrow called Sweater Weather. I adore this kit and have used it more than once! I paired these photos of my oldest son with these amazing designs. I'm so pleased with how this layout turned out!

There was so many goodies to scrap with in this kit, and I love the richness and intensity of the colors - don't you?

Around the World with Kellbell's CT (freebie blog train)

Happy holidays! It's a fabulous holly and jolly time of year!
In the spirit of gift giving, Kelly and her Creative Team have some amazing gifts to share with you. The CT Blog Trains are always a huge hit! And this one won't disappoint.

The theme of the CT Blog Train is 'Around The World'. As you travel through each blog, you'll make your way around all the countries in Epcot's World Showcase, plus a stop in FutureLand. It's a very cultural tour loaded with lots of goodies. I hope you enjoy the trip.

Here is your blog train ride. Each gal has made something special for you. Collect them all and have fun traveling 'Around The World'.

Kelly (Kelly & Ana's freebie) - http://kellybelldesigns.com/blog/
Linda (Linda, Lynette's & LindaP's freebie) - http://www.mjajdesigns.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://scrappinmemories78.blogspot.com/
Jenn - http://scrappingwithjenn.blogspot.com/
Jennifer - http://ibrakeforthemouse.blogspot.com/
JenV (guest) - http://digiscrappingwithjen.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

JessicaK - http://www.13point1memories4jess.blogspot.com/
JessicaP - http://applesofmyeverything.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://www.designsbyjul.blogspot.com/
KellyB (guest) - http://artsandainsdesigns.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://lisacampbelldesigns.blogspot.com/
Roxana - http://scrapscardsandmore.blogspot.com/
Sharon - http://quietangelsb.blogspot.com/

My present to you is an Epcot word art. Download it from here. Enjoy your gift and the rest of the tour 'Around The World'. Best wishes to you and your family during this holiday season!

Getting crafty with Dream Big Designs

 Popping in with just a few pages with awesome goodies from Dream Big Designs this past month! If you can't tell, I'm seriously feeling the fall golden color schemes. Hardcore. I don't notice how I'm gravitating to the same colors until I line everything up! I'll keep it short and simple today.

Using the Rake in Autumn bundle - super fun word art and graffiti! Template is from Piece of Me templates by Scrapping with Liz

This is using County Bounty bundle for a page from out St Louis vacation this past summer. The colors worked out perfectly for the photos!

 Finally, Cheri released some new journal cards to go with her classic Holy Night bundle. They were perfect for this layout about some of my kids in the nativity play! Template is from Simple Journal Card Inspired Templates 2 by Scrapping with Liz.

That wraps it up with Dream Big Designs for right now! Thanks for reading!

Gearing up for the holidays with Chelle's Creations!

I am way behind on blogging this month - my new nephew and all my own boys and the holidays have kept me so busy. So I'll keep this short and sweet! Here are the pages I've made with the awesome products by Chelle's Creations in the month of November.

Using Aviator, Aviator bonus papers, and Double Monthly Challenge Templates 7 by Scrapping With Liz

Using Capture Your December

The next 3 pages use Give Thanks - can you tell I LOVE this kit! So awesome for fall pages and for Thanksgiving layouts too. 

These next 2 layouts use pieces from the Northern Magic collab with Ziggle Designs - Snowlandia and Norlandia. I bet you can figure out which is which!

Sorry to be so short and sweet, but I gotta run! I'm super proud of these layouts and I look forward to seeing how they look printed. Post again soon!