One Year Ago . . .

. . . we enjoyed our first family airplane flight and vacation at the beach. We took about a million photos between the beach and theme parks. Here's a digital scrapbook layout I designed back then but was asked to post it for a period of time because it was published in an online scrapbook mag. called Scrapbook News & Review. I've got several more layouts that I'll likely share over the next little while:

20 years ago today . . .

. . . my sister Debbie and her sweetheart Bruce were married! A big congrats to the two of them and their beautiful family. They have always been a tremendous example of a solid, strong, devoted couple. Each of them brings something unique to the table, and they really balance each other out. Way to go, guys!

Thursday Givaway- Lollipop Template

Yes Folks, it is true. I have not kept up with my Thursday givaway the past two Thursdays. Trust me, I didn't forget . . . I have just been SO busy, it just didn't make the top of the list. To make up for it, I have added a fun quick page 12x12 template for your personal use. It is really cute {I must say} and easy to use with "clipping masks" in PS or "group with previous" in PSE. Please don't share the files, but feel free to send friends here to download. This offer will self-destruct in 7 days or after 100 downloads. Enjoy!

Download here: Studiocharm Lollipop Template

{See, I told you it was cute!}

{My Lollipop Kids at one of those bouncing places. I even went down the big, scary slide several times. It was a lot of fun!}

{kid collision!}

Beauty All Around Template Givaway

Here's our Thursday Givaway . . . a 12x12 .psd page template by Amy Springer for studiocharm.com. This page template works the same way that our card templates work- using "group with previous" in PSE or "clipping masks" in PS.Here's my tutorial.

. . . and a page I created using the template:

Click here to download my Beauty All Around Page Template

Please enjoy this for your personal use. Please don't share the files- but feel free to send people here to download the template. This template is good for 7 days or up to 100 downloads, whichever comes first. I'd love some feedback on the template if you download.

Thanks & Happy Givaway Thursday!

~Amy

Giddy for Snow

Here's a scrapbook page I put together with some photos posted previously. I had a lot of fun with this beautiful digital kit by Cherie Mask for 2 Peas in a Bucket.

Stay tuned for our weekly givaway!!! (Next post, I promise!)

We'll Never Run Out

I jotted down this quote from my DD on a Hollywood Video receipt a few days ago while waiting at a stoplight. My DD has such an amazing perspective on life. She is my strong-willed, stubborn girl who can be the most loving, sweet thing minutes after throwing a tantrum. I wish I could switch my emotions that quickly! I scrapbooked this today while she was in her room on "time-out."

All brushes, backgrounds and photo frame by me-- the background was a rusty door bolted and welded shut. It had the word "LOVE" carved right into it. I couldn't think of a better background to illustrate S's tough, unmovable stubborn side- with pink frills and love on top. ;)

So far there are quite a few entries for the THURSDAY drawing. I am thinking next week I will hold another givaway with something else. This is fun!! I love finding out which photos appeal to people and why! Thanks for the comments!

~Amy

Holiday Card Templates

Here's a sneak peak from our digiscrapstudio . . .

2007 holiday card templates by studiocharm.com

{here's a sample 4x8 card design. Simply place your image into the design and customize any text. Our entire collection of 2007 designs will soon make their debut!!

To see more designs visit the card studio here.

This Is Crowded Happiness

Here's a recent digital scrapbook layout I created. The journaling reads,

"At times I am overwhelmed as a mother to three. They all need my attention, and usually at the same time. Last week while sitting on the stairway reading with S. and having little sis and baby bro climbing on us, I felt a surge of frustration hit me.

S. exclaimed in her cheery 5 year-old voice, 'This is crowded happiness!'

She was right! It brought a smile to my face and my attitude improved. Find the joy amidst the chaos. ~August 2007"

Going Somewhere

My darling S . . . she is quite the girl. She has so much determination that it is a daunting task raising her at times!! The wonderful thing is that I know it is what makes here strong- it will be hard for me now, but great later when she will not fold to peer pressure. She is going somewhere, and there will be no stopping her!

Another digital layout with a new line of my digi stuff (apple rake garden) overlay and brushes. Enjoy!!

Stand Out

Here's my sweet A. plus a digital scrapbook design by me. I am creating some fun stuff for our digital scrapbooking website (to be launched in the near future). I am lovin Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS3. Perfect for making some fun new brushes. Here she is!

{When her daddy saw this photo from last weekend, he said this is one he would like to draw a charcoal portrait of. I couldn't wait to play with it either . . . looks like I got first dibs!}