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Over the Moon

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OVER THE MOON by Magical Scraps Galore is an enchanting collection inspired by the moon, the stars and eternal love.

In dramatic hues of navy, pink, aqua and gold, this versatile collection includes beautiful elements such as full moons, glittering stars, crescent moons, hearts, gorgeous flowers and lovey word bits, among many others fabulous goodies, and is perfect to scrap the love of your life, your baby’s photo album, cozy bedtime moments, a summer night’s walk by the moonlight, a trip to the planetarium, your favorite theme park after dark, anniversary pages, or simply a magical evening.

Find the full collection at 58% off -or the individual kit and add-ons at 30% off– through Tuesday midnight at , and .

I have two layouts to share from our visit to the Blakemore Planetarium at the Museum of the Southwest during Thanksgiving week last year.

Digikit: Magical Scraps Galore – Over the Moon
Template: Miss Fish Templates – Gingerscraps Temp Challenge Feb 2017
Fonts: Wantedo Regular (title); My Hand Regular (journal/date)

Digikit: Magical Scraps Galore – Over the Moon
Template: The Digi Crafter – Digi Chick Temp Challenge Feb 2017
Fonts: Wantedo Regular (tag); My Hand Regular (journal/tag)

Some wonderful inspiration from the Creative Team:


Stay tuned for Marina’s new collection coming to stores March 2nd!

Thank you and have a great day!

 

A Bug’s Life

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There’s a whole world of adventure all around us, if only we look through a magnifying glass. The latest kit from Scraps N Pieces, A Bug’s Life, brings the itty bitty world of insects to your scrapbook page. With big-eyed bugs galore, this kit is perfect for your insect-loving kids or for documenting trips into the wild. This kit’s primate palette is shades of green—including alphas in 4 different hues—allowing your photos to take center stage. A Bug’s Life plays well with the rest of your stash for easy mixing and matching on the fly too. Tell the stories of your smallest adventures with A Bug’s Life.

Dont miss out on snatching this kit up during it’s first week of release for 1/2 price.

PREVIEW LINKED.

Today, I have two layouts to show you. We visited a special exhibit at my hometown’s library, called Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. It was really cool. I still have photos to scrap of our visit, so I will be sharing more soon.

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Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – A Bug’s Life
Template: Memories by Digital Design – Photo Booth
Font: Bodoni (title); KG When Oceans Rise (date/journal)

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Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – A Bug’s Life
Template: Memories by Digital Design – mash up Mermaid and Snow White templates
Font: KG When Oceans Rise (date/journal)

Here are the adorable layouts from the rest of the Creative Team.

Land of Liberty

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Connie Prince has a fun patriotic kit available today. Land of Liberty is perfect for your Fourth of July, fireworks, or proud to be an American photos.

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I decided to scrap last year’s Fourth of July photos.

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Digikit: Connie Prince – Land of Liberty (kit, extra papers)
Template: Connie Prince – Land of Liberty
Font: MF Love Song (year)

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Digikit: Connie Prince – Land of Liberty (kit, embossed papers, flair pack)
Template: Connie Prince – Project 2015 January
Font: KG When Oceans Rise (journal)

A Few Pictures From Midland

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While we were in Midland helping out as James’ Mom recovered from knee surgery, I didn’t take a whole lot of pictures. I meant to, but alas I did not.

These first four pictures were taken on Sunday, September 25th.

Here’s Jessica trying out Mommy’s shoes.

Jessica Wearing Mommy's Shoes

She also enjoyed Grandpa’s cap.

Jessica in Grandpa's Hat

I love this next one of her.

Jessica in Grandpa's Hat

Jessica in Grandpa's Hat

These last four pictures were taken on Monday, September 26th at a nearby park.

At the Playground with Daddy

Jessica Climbing the Playscape Steps

Isn't She Getting So Big?

I love the expression on her face in this next one even if it is rather difficult to photograph a swinging child.

Jessica Swinging

Only 12 days until she turns 2!

St. Ann’s Fair

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Last Thursday afternoon, we headed to Midland. James’ Mom had her right knee replaced and we went to help out around the house as she recovers. While there, we went with my parents to the St. Ann’s Fair on Saturday morning. I have fond memories of going every year with my family as a kid.

Jessica took quite a while to warm up to the fair. I guess she is not a big fan of crowds. We started off at the carnival rides, thinking to beat the crowds. Although, she initially seemed excited about the carousel and little train, she then was quite adamant against going on the rides, so we moved over to the fair games.

Jessica with her Nanny

She “fished” up a flying pig that she became quite enamored with. The entire time in Midland if we asked her where the flying pig was and she didn’t have it, she would run around looking for it repeatedly saying “flying pig.” Jessica did the stuffed animal walk (like a cake walk) and she won a hippo that she also likes a fair amount as it has joined the crowd of stuffed animals that share her bed. She tried dropping a washer in a fish tank game, but then insisted on Papa dropping the washers. She got into the Plinko-like game that used metal balls and actually dropped all of those herself.

Jessica Playing Plinko with Papa

We stopped at the anti-abortion booth to visit with the lady I used to baby-sit for. I can’t believe that her oldest is in college. I remember repeatedly watching The Lion King with him when was but two years old, Jessica’s age. Jessica got a tootsie pop there and she sucked on it the rest of the time we were at the fair.

Jessica Enjoying Her Lollipop

We did the fishing booth again, before moving back over to the carnival rides.

Daddy Helping Jessica "Fish"

My Mom took her on the carousel and stayed standing with her even though she kept saying no. Once the ride started, she enjoyed spinning around. See the flying pig in her hand?

Nanny Holding Jessica on the Carousel

Next, James and I took her up on the Ferris wheel. She also didn’t want to go on it, but once we were on it, she enjoyed smiling and waving at Nanny and Papa who stayed on the ground as we went around.

Jessica Smiling at Nanny and Papa from the Ferris Wheel

My Mom then took her on the carousel a second time. This time my Mom basically forced her to sit on the giraffe midway through the ride. At first she didn’t like it.

Nanny Sitting Jessica on the Giraffe

Unhappy Jessica

By the time it came to a stop, she had started enjoying it enough to start sucking the lollipop again. She even smiled for me. I don’t know what it is, but lately every time she obliges my request to smile, she kinda squints up her eyes and they end up closed for the photo.

Lollipop-Sucking Giraffe-Riding Jessica

Saying Cheese