Gingersnaps & Butterflies

Little Siblings

2012-02-28T13:15:00.003-08:00

I love, love this paper by Creative Imaginations. It is called Friendship and I was so excited to see it at The Crafty Scrapper. I was looking for a photo of Kenzie and Colby and at last I found one that I thought might work on this layout. I cut out a circle and then 2 sheets of paper and then added all the cute embellies which I from Ragamuffin by Creative Imaginations. I then used by Tim Holtz this large hinge which I used Picket Fence Crackle Paint and then inked the outside and added EK Success Blue Pearls. I also got at The Crafty Scrapper this cute red ribbon and I am not sure who makes it but it goes perfectly with this paper and photo. I then added another little ribbon on top of it. I also added Prima flowers.

These are the items that I used:

Creative Imaginations - Friendship Paper

Creative Imaginatins - Ragamuffin - Die Cuts

Tim Holtz - Hings, Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Crackle Paint - Picket Fence

Petaloo - Little Brown flowers

Prima - Red & Blue Flowers - Strawberry Kisses

Maya Roads - White Flower - Antique Pearl

EK Success - Blue Pearls

Thank you so much for looking and please visit The Crafty Scrapper for all their wonderful products!

Hugs - Ginger

Just Being Me

2012-02-27T12:16:00.005-08:00

Here is a photo of my little gd Kenzie. She just has that look of mischief which is her "Just Being Me". I designed this layout for the Design Team at The Crafty Scrapper. I LOVE this paper. It is by Cosmo Cricket - Rose Pear Jam, Tapistry, and Sugar Cubes. I placed on a pink cardstock by Bazzill and then inked around the outside in Distess Ink - Fired Brick. I was given this beautiful white fluffy lace which I added that as well as the pretty green ribbon. I used lots of Prima Flowers and a little envelope which I wrote Kenzie. I had a beautiful flourish by Maya Roads which I used Martha Stewart Microbeads - Kunzite.

These are the items that I used:

Cosmo Cricket - Rose Pear Jam, Tapistry, Sugar Cubes Paper
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Fired Brick, Heart
Martha Stewart - Micro Beads - Kunzite
Prima - Flowers
White Lace - ??
Green Ribbon - ??
Bazzell - Pink Cardstock
Envelope - ??
Birdcage - My Minds Eye

Please visit The Crafty Scrapper for all your scrapbooking needs. I really appreciate you taking a look!

Hugs - Ginger

Little Dreamer

2012-02-27T12:07:00.000-08:00

This sweet photo is my gd Paityn. I believe she looks like she is lost in a daydream. I designed this layout for the Design Team at The Crafty Scrapper. I was given very lovely papers to work with and lots of ribbon and flowers. The paper is October Afternoon - Typing Pad, Steno Pad, and Coffee Bread paper. I stitched around the second sheet with a light golden thread. I then added a little circle doiley which I stained with Time Holtz Rusty Hinge and then added Vintage Photo Ink to the inside. I then took Maya Roads flourish and used the Rusty Hinge Stain on it and once it dried I used Glossy Accent on the top which gave it a very rich feeling. I also did the same to the cloth butterfly by Maya Roads. I had 2 off white lace which I glued both of them on and added a little orange ribbon to separate them. I used by Tim Holtz the clock die cut and Maya Roads little brown flower and stick pins.

I used the following items:

October Afternoon - Typing Pad, Steno Pad, and Coffee Bread Papers
Maya Roads - Cloth Butterfly, Flourish
Lace Doiley
Prima Flowers
Petaloo - Small Flowers
(2) White Lace - ??
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Clock Die Cut, Distress Stain - Rusty Hinge
Glossey Accents - By Ranger
Orange Ribbon - ??
Martha Stewart - Butterfly Cut Outs
Hope - Tag

Thanks for taking a peek and please visity The Crafty Scrapper for all your wonderful products!!

Hugs - Ginger

Once Upon A TimeI

2012-02-27T11:53:00.003-08:00

I love this little photo of my gs Logan. He is now 11 so it has been awhile. I did this layout for the Design Team at The Crafty Scrapper. I love this paper that was given to me. It is by Authentic - Brave & Deserted paper from the Loyal Collection. I painted and inked the large flourish by Tim Holtz and if you notice I was given a zipper and I used it at the bottom of the page. I used the crochet flowers by Maya Roads and the others by Prima.

Here is a list of items that I used:

Authentic - Brave Paper
Authentic - Deserted Paper
Authentic - Die Cuts
Tim Holtz - Flourish, Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Crackle Paint - Shabby Shutter
Martha Stewart - Circle Cutter
Maya Roads - Stick Pins, Crochet Flowers
Blue Zipper - ??
Blue Ribbon (2) - ??
BoBunny - Trinket
K & Company - Key
Stickles - Star Dust
Archival Ink - Black

Please visit The Crafty Scrapper and thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Little Bright Eyes

2012-02-26T15:38:00.002-08:00

Here is another layout I did for the Design Team of The Crafty Scrapper. This is a picture of my gs Colby. I used BoBunny On The Go Papers - Trucks, Signs, and Roads. I used a punch by Martha Stewart around the blue paper and then inked it. I had this square doiley which I inked the outside of that as well. Please see below a list of items that I used:

BoBunny - On The Go - Trucks, Signs, Roads Paper
Adirondack - Willow Paint
Tim Holtz - Tag Frame, Star,
K & Company - Key
Blue & White Ribbon - ??
EZ Success - Blue Pearls
Prima - Flowers & Vine
Tim Holtz - Distressed Ink - Vintage Photo
Archival - Black Ink
Martha Stewart - Punch - Cherish

Please visit The Crafty Scrapper for all their wonderful products.

Thanks for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Lets Play

2012-02-26T08:42:00.000-08:00

I love this paper which was given to me for the Design Team at The Crafty Scrapper. They know I have a new little grandson Colby so this sweet paper is always reserved for me. I love the colorful strip of this BoBunny Collection of On The Go. It has all the little cards, dump trucks, airplanes which goes so well with a boy theme layout. I used Martha Stewart circle cutter and then I had an old punch I used on the circle which the little cut outs I just staggered throughout the layout. On one of the papers it had circles of trucks and airplanes so I cut them out and added to this page. I was also given a clock and cute little blue buttons which I placed inside the clock. There was a clear ribbon with the alphabet but I felt it needed to be seen better so I placed orange cardstock underneath it. When you have paper that is so bright and has cute little boy theme it does not need to much exrtras but only use what the paper offers. I really like this because the little photo is Colby playing with a little car.

Here is a list of items that I used:

BoBunny - On The Go Paper Collection
Maya Roads - Clock, (2) Flowers
Yellow Ribbon - ??
Clear Alphabet Ribbon - ??
Blue & White Buttons - ??
Prima - Rose
Ranger Archival Black Ink
Martha Stewart - Circle Cutter
Blue Thread
Maya Roads - Clothes Pen

Thank you for looking and please visit The Crafty Scrapper for their wonderful products!!

Hugs - Ginger

My Precious Little Baby

2012-02-24T09:09:00.002-08:00

This sweet littl photo is my grandson Colby. He was about 6 weeks old when this photo was taken. I did this layout for the Design Team at The Crafty Scrapper. They gave me such sweet little paper to use. I love the Authentic paper - Loyal & Faithful. I used my sewing machine to stitch around the green paper and then I inked the outside with Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo. I cut out various shapes of the paper and placed them around the photo. I also inked and distressed the edges. I had a little teddy bear chipboard which I painted with Chocolate Brown by Making Memories. I then added the little eyes, nose, and belly button. I was also given a little tag with a rocking horse which the quote is so cute!! I stamped the flowers 3 times and inked them and placed by the tag. I had in my stash the little butterfly wings by Tim Holtz. I painted them silver and added a flower my Maya Roads and added the stick pins and smaller flowers. I also had Tim Holtz hinge which I painted that and added pearls from my stash. I loved the little tickets as well. I printed off Colby and placed his name on one of the tickets and added little flowers. I used by Maya Roads the cloth buttefly and thread and added color to each.

These are the items that I used:

Authetic - Loyal, Faithful Paper

Aderondack Paint - Lettuce

Making Memories - Ocean Blue Paint, Chocolate Brown

Green Ribbon - ??

Fabscrap - Bear Chipboard

Petaloo - Little Brown & White Flowers with leaves

Maya Roads Blue & White Crochet Flowers

Tim Holtz - Hinge & Butterfly Wings

Maya Roads - Stick Pins, Flourish, Cloth Butterfly, Wooden Thread

Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Thank you so much for looking and please visity The Crafty Scrapper for all of this wonderful materials that I used.

Hugs - Ginger

Fleur de les

2012-02-23T07:56:00.000-08:00

I created this painting at an art class this week. There was approximately 15 of us their and we brought in wine and goodies to eat. I having a sore throat only drank my Dr. Pepper and passed on any goodie to eat. It took us 2 hours to create our masterpiece. This one is mine and of course I had to add a little to it to make it just mine!! My daughter Heather went too plus my daughter-in-law Ashley. We are thinking seriously about going back for another class. We had such fun!!!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Hugs - Ginger

Calendar

2012-02-14T11:23:00.000-08:00

This is a Calendar that my daughter and I made for her boyfriend on Valentines Day. This frame has seven 4 X 6 photos. We took scrapbook paper and cut them and placed in each frame. Then we cut out letters with my Cricut machine. We could only print them 1" so they would fit correctly. Once completed placed back into the frame along with the glass. Then you take a Dry Erase pen and you can write what you need to on each glass. On Tuesday Heather wrote I Love You!
This is just a decorative way to plan your week by writing on each glass and when completed you can just wipe it off! I wish I had thought of this project myself...but I did not!!! Thanks to Heather for showing me this cute idea!

Thanks for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Frame

2012-02-12T19:33:00.000-08:00

This is for the design team at The Crafty Scrapper. We were each given a die cut on chipboard and we were given no directions. So, once I put it all together I decided to do layouts of my parents. The middle photo is shortly after they were married in 1949. The other two are individual photos of them. My Dad has passed away and my Mom is 80.

I knew that these photos would be perfect for the paper that I chose. I love this vintage feel and hopefully you will too. I added the paper very carefully and then painted parts of the paper with white paint. I added Tim Holtz hinges which I painted as well. I used Prima flowers to accent the middle photo along with a little bird and Maya Roads stick pins. At the top of also added another little bird and flowers.

This is the back of the frame which I decided it needed to be decorated as well to make it all fit together. On the left I added a silver heart and placed a capital S which Storey is our family name. On the middle I placed Mom and Dad 1949. On the right I added a beautiful antique button and tied ribbons around it with a letter F for family!

Thank you so much Carolyn and The Crafty Scrapper for giving us on the design team something so beautiful to create and to use our own imagination!!!

Thank you all for looking and please visit The Crafty Scrapper!!

Hugs - Ginger

My Family Vacation - Colorado

2012-02-12T18:58:00.000-08:00

I made this sweet little mini album for the design team of The Crafty Scrapper. I used all the wonderful pages that was given to me which was so perfect for our vacation to Colorado. We all had a great time but we were missing our son Ryan and his wife Tiffany. They just had a baby girl and were unable to join us on this trip.

At last we landed in Colorado, rented two SUV'S and our first stop was the Continental Divide! It was so beautiful and we all quickly put on our jackets for it was getting alot cooler. This photo is some of our children!

We went to the Royal Gorge and it was completely spectacular!! It was also a very hot day so we were moving rather slowly. The bridge was so gorgeous and the views were amazing. We were there nearly all day. We did take a train down to the river below and watched rafters go by. We also found a great little spot for a picnic!

This is Winter Park where we stayed. It was so beautiful there! At the park there were so many gorgeous flowers blooming and so many things for us to do. We played miniature golf, road down a slope on their sleds, etc. The photo on the right we took a ski lift to the top where there was a beautiful log resort at the top where you can eat, etc. The other photo is the view below which is spectacular!!

The Rocky Mountains are so beautiful to see! This was my most favorite part of the trip. Every where you looked you saw something so amazing! I now know why John Denver wrote the song Rocky Mountain High! BEAUTIFUL!!!

Here are more photos of us at The Rocky Mountains. While we were at the top we saw a lot of elk. There were so many crazing and they were not afraid of us taking pictures of them. On our way to the top we stopped and a person took our photo.

We went to the Garden of the Gods. These two little ones are my grandchildren, Logan and Kenzie. There are so many unusual and large rock formation to see!

Aaah! Pikes Peak! This was a wonderful trip to the top. It was cloudy that day and a bit cool but we boarded the train to ride to the top. The higher we got the colder it became. It was not as beautiful at the Rocky Mountains but it was magnificent to see! At the top is where this sign is and you will notice it is all covered with snow!! To my surprise I was wearing flip flops and my feet was freezing!!

This is our trip to The Seven Falls. We entered it on ground level and you can see below the falls. Once we got below there was Indians and their tepees! My daughters and their kids got to dance with them plus go into their tepees. It was a beautiful adventure for us all.

Well, here we are at the end of our trip! We all had a great time but we were all very tired and was waiting to board our flight back home. The photo on the left is my grandson Logan at the top of Pikes Peak!

Thanks for taking a trip with me and hopefully you will be able to go to Colorado to see all the magnificent mountains that is there. I would love to live there but...my hubby really prefers the hot weather!!! Perhaps I will be lucky to visit again!

Here are the list of items that I used:

Kaisercraft - Hunt & Gather paper
Making Memories - White Paint
Remininsce - Passport, Arbor Green Paper
Creative Imagination - Barb Tourtilliotte paper
October Afternoon - Boarding Pass Paper
Paperhouse - Cardstock Stickers
Kaisercraft - Lock
Fabscrap - Train
Prima - Flowers
Maya Roads - Stick pins, Banner Tags, Flourishes
Diamond Stickles
Various ribbon from my stash

Thank you for looking!Please visit The Crafty Scrapper for all their wonderful products!

Hugs - Ginger

Graduation

2012-01-26T10:36:00.000-08:00

I did this layout for the design team of The Crafty Scrapper. They gave me such beautiful papers to use. I have four children so I had to use each of their photos on this layout. I used Bazzill black cardstock and then added Reminisce paper The Graduate which I cut out the inside because it was plain gold. I then added Reminisce paper We did it paper. They gave be part of a white zipper which I was determined to make a rose from it. It rather turned out easy and I am looking forward to making another one on another layout! I hope you like this layout and please go to www.thecraftyscrapper.com.

These are the items that I used:

Reminisce - Follow Your Dreams paper
Reminisce - We Did It paper
Reminisce - The Graduate paper
Bazzill - Black Cardstock
Zipper - White - Not sure who made it
Maya Roads - Large White Flowers
Prima - Buttons flower that was added to white flowers
Live Long Love Much Ribbon - Not sure who made it
Gold Lace - Not sure who made it
Maya Roads - White rose lace
Reminisce - Die Cut Stickers
Archival - Black Ink
Rope - Not sure who made it
Martha Stewart - Circle Cutter

Thanks for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Prom - Lets Dance

2012-01-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

At last I have a project from The Crafty Scrapper. I am on the design team and have been given several items to work on. All my children are grown but I was given this paper on Prom. When I noticed the beautiful pink/purple glitter paper I knew I had to do photos of my oldest daughter's prom which was taken in 1991!! She did not want the normal long dress so we had this dress designed and created with all the details that Heather requested. The lady even made a trip to California to get her shoes and earrings. The photo on the right is her date Chris arriving and the middle photo is Heather pinning on him his flower at our home in Arlington, Texas. The photo on the left was taken at their prom. They both had a great time together and many fond memories.

I used many items on this layout and please see below the listed items:

Bazzill Black cardstock
Glitter Creations - Orchard paper
Reminisce - Prom paper
White Lace - Not sure who made this
Fabscrap - Lets Dance
Tim Holtz - Clock Die Cut
BoBunny - Trinket
Prima - Flowers
Reminisce - Die Cut Stickers
Tim Holtz - Hearts and Stars
Maya Roads - Stick Pins
EK Success - Pink Pearls
Diamond & Star Dust - Stickles
Purple, Pink, Lime Green - Making Memories Paint

Thank you for looking and please visit The Crafty Scrapper!

Hugs - Ginger

Sally - My Sister

2012-01-22T14:04:00.000-08:00

This pretty little photo is my younger sister Sally. This photo is one of my very favorites of her as a little girl. She was about 2 years old and we were living in Van, Texas. This photo was taken in 1955. Needless to say it is done in black and white which I really love! It has been a month or so since I have been able to complete a layout due to a slab leak at my home while we were on vacation with two of our grandchildren. What a nightmare it has been to completely redo a bathroom and wait for carpet to be placed in every room in our home.

So, with great anxiety I finally sat down to do this layout which took me a few days to complete. It was rather therapy and really helped me to come back to life.

Here is a list of the items that I used:

GCD Studio - Antiqueties Vintage Gears paper

Melissa Francis - Essie True paper

Tim HOltz - Birdcage Cut out

Martha Stewart - Cherish punch

Fray Ribbon - Garland Jac Rose

Prima -Cherry Blossom Branches Jubilee Flower

Clock Stamp

Stampin Up - Basic Black Ink

Tim Holtz - Heart

Prima - Corner Embellies

K & Company - Hydrangea cut out

Girls Paperie - Pink Newsprint Alphabet

Ranger - Shabby Shutters & Picket Fence Crackle Paint

Thank you so much for taking the time to look!!

Hugs - Ginger

Sports Fanatic

2011-12-14T08:46:00.000-08:00

This is the last of the five layouts that I did for the design team of The Crafty Scrapper. Once again this is my daughter Mandy when she was 14 on her girls Fastpitch Softball team. They won state and was then eligible to play in the National Fastpitch Tournament. We did win several games but we did not win National Championship. However, we all had alot of fun and something we will always remember. Please see a list of items that I used to create this layout.

Creative Imagination paper

Black & Gold Cardstock paper

Gold Ribbon - not sure who made this

Maya Roads - Label, Alphabet

Adirondack - Lettuce Dabber

American Crafts - Jr. Rock On

Diamond Stickles

Tim Holtz - Flower Die Cut, ticket, Vintage Photo Ink

Thank you so much for looking and please visit The Crafty Scrapper.

Hugs - Ginger

State Champs

2011-12-14T08:13:00.000-08:00

Well, here another layout I created for the design team at The Crafty Scrapper. Yes...I have a total of 5 layouts that were given to me to make. I lov ed each one of them because they brought back such good memories. This photo is my daughter Mandy in 1992. She was playing on Martin High School soccer team and they qualified to play for the state title in Austin, Texas. They actually won and we were all so thrilled. Once the girls returned they each received a letter that their names were to be placed on the Wall of Fame at the Arlington Independent School Building. This was Martin's first time to ever win state for the girls soccer team. Please see the following items that I used to create this layout.

Scrapbook Creations - Soccer Trendy paper
Black & Red Cardstock paper
Champion & Pass - Not sure who made these
Maya Roads - Flower and Flourishes
Martha Stewart - Circle Cutter
Tim Holtz - Distressed Black Ink
Soccer Ball with Flames - I pulled that from the internet

Thank you so much for looking and please visit The Crafty Scrapper.

Hugs - Ginger

Rave - Soccer

2011-12-13T09:19:00.000-08:00

Here is another layout for the design team of The Crafty Scrapper. These little photos are my sweet grandson Logan about 2 years ago while he was playing soccer. He was really having a great time playing! I used all the embellishment and I hope you too like the outcome. Please see below all the items that I used.

We R Memory Keepers - Vintage T-Beach Bum paper
We R Memory Keepers - Flame Shirt paper
We R Memory Keepers - Athletic Wear paper
American Crafts - Big Game Stickers
Maya Roads - Flags
Navy & Green Stripe Ribbon - Mays Arts
Tim Holtz - Distress Vintage Photo Ink
Tim Holtz - Flower die cut
Hole punch

Thank you for looking and please visit The Crafty Scrapper.
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Hugs - Ginger

First Day of School

2011-12-13T09:12:00.000-08:00

I did this layout for the design team at The Crafty Scrapper in Waxahachie, Texas. I had to really dig and dig to find these little photos of my four children's first day of school. These photos were taken a long time ago but they really brought back alot of memories!! I really enjoyed working on this layout for most of mine are extremely embellished. I used all the material that was given to me and I actually loved how it all turned out. Please see below all the items that I used.

Little Yellow Bicycle - Practice Your ABC paper
Little Yellow Bicycle - Yellow Study Hall paper
Gray Bazzill cardstock paper
Maya Roads - Apple, ruler, Imagination, and arrows
Tim Holtz - Distress Vintage Photo Ink
Aderondack - Aqua, Lettuce, Sunshine Yellow, Cough Syrup, and Red Pepper Dabbers
Tattered Angels - Denim Blue Mist
Martha Stewart Edge punch

Thank yo so much for looking and please check out The Crafty Scrapper!
www.thecraftyscrapper.com

Hugs - Ginger

Colby

2011-12-02T18:00:00.001-08:00

I love this black and white photo of my newest grandson Colby. I did this layout for the design team of The Crafty Scrapper. All the items were given to me to use except for just a few little things of my own. I really love the paper which is Reminisce - Monkey Adventure - Zany Monkees!! I think the little sock monkey is so cute! The other papers are Bo Bunny - Blast Off Collection. I did cut out the clouds to make them pop out more. The paper is so busy that I preferred not to do too much to this little layout. Therefore, after adding the envelope I just decided it needed a little ribbon with Prima wooden buttons. I then added the stick pins.

These are the items that I used:

Reminisce - Monkey Adventure - Zany Monkees paper
BoBunny - Blast Off Collection paper
Maya Roads - Envelopes, Bird, Flourishes, and Stick Pins
Tim Holtz - Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Aderondack - Aqua and Royal Dabbers
May Arts - Periwinkle Ribbon

Thank you so much for looking!

Ginger

Such A Blessing

2011-11-18T12:39:00.001-08:00

I did this layout while Miss Patty and I were at a retreat. It has been awhile since we had gone to Stolen Moments Inn in Maypearl and we had a blast. This photo is my gd Paityn. She loves to play dress-up and she is wearing a top of mine. She saw flowers growing around a tree in the front yard and asked if she could pick one. Of course I said but I need to take a little photo. So she patiently waited for me to get my camera. I love this little photo. I used Basic Grey Oxford paper and Anna Griffin Lace paper. I cut out the Lace paper (the inside) and added Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Ink. I then used paper by Recollection and LaPetites by Paper Studio which I also inked. I then added Prima flowers and Jolee's Fleur de Lis. I made the circle with Martha Stewarts circle cutter. I inked both sides with Vintage Photo. Other items I used are Diamond stickes, Viva - Pearl Pin - Magenta and Maya Roads Stick Pins. I am not sure who made the pretty lace but I knew I had to use it for this layout.

Thank you so much for looking!!

Hugs - Ginger

Lovely Miss Heather

2011-10-28T12:48:00.000-07:00

This is a mini album I did for my oldest daughter Heather. You see she does not have any children where my other three children do. I am always doing a layout of my grandchildren. So...I found this little album and decided to do pictures of her. On the cover I placed her initials HRC ( Heather Rene' Cameron) and added "this is the best part of my day card".

The photo on the left is her wearing a hat she bought for my daughter-in-laws baby shower. We were having a tea party and we needed to wear hats. The photo on the right I am not sure where she was when this was taken but I love the photo.

The photo on the left was taken when she and her sister were in New York. It was very cold and the wind was blowing rather hard but I still love the photo. The photo on the right was taken by Blue Moon Photography. The lady that took this photo also takes pictures of the stars. I LOVE this photo!

The picture on the left her hair was dyed darker (for it is normally a dark ash blonde). The photo on the right was taken again by Blue Moom Photographer. This photo I really, really love. I like the fact she was sitting in a round swing with flowers.

The photo on the left she is dancing with a gentlemen at a party. She is giving the person taking the picture a smack with her lips. The picture on the right was also taken at a party but I am not sure where she was at. She belongs to Junior League and it most likely was an event that she was attending.

I used various papers and embellies that I have in my stash. Sorry... I wish I knew who all made them.

Thanks for looking!!

Hugs - Ginger

Prizes!!

2011-10-28T09:37:00.000-07:00

Yes...I finally won a challenge on scrapbook.com!! I entered into a challenge on a "Heritage Layout". On September 29th I had just finished working on a layout of myself and decided to enter the contest. It was the next to the last day to enter but I thought...Oh well give it a try. Three days later I received an email stating that I had won!! I was so thrilled and was also told that I would receive a gift from the lady who was sponsoring the challenge. A week later I received this cute little gift. It is 6 X 6 cardstock, yellow lace, flowers, brads, and a pretty box with flowers. I was so excited!! The layout I created is on this blog "Beautiful Memories". Please check it out if you get a chance.

Here is a smaller picture of that layout:

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Rock-A-Bye Baby

2011-10-16T14:47:00.000-07:00

This is one of the very first photos of my new grandson Colby. His mother has him in her hands and I just LOVE it!!! I have not had the opportunity to scrap many pictures of him but this one just tugs at my heart. He spent the first week in the NICU ward so we were so glad to have him home. This photo was taken when he was a month old. I loved the black and white photo of this too. I finally got my hands on Prima Londonerry Collection - Pickwick paper and Botanical papers. It goes well with the little photo. I love the simplicity of this layout and elements. I know there seems to be alot going on but it was a very easy layout to make.

Here are the items that I used:
Prima - Londonerry Collection - Pickwick paper
Prima - Botanical (2)
Prima - Softees Collection - Bonnet flower
Prima - Covlentry Collection - Romantique flower
Maya Roads - Green Lace
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Jolee's clock
Prima - Buttons
Everything else I have had for awhile

Thank you so much for looking! Please sign my followers if you have not done so and leave a comment. I really love reading what you may have to say.

Hugs - Ginger

You Are Beautiful

2011-10-11T14:26:00.000-07:00

I have had for awhile the new Prima papers Londonerry and Romantique Collection. I really love these papers for they are so beautiful and detailed. My gd Paityn stayed several nights with me and one day I fixed her hair and we were sitting outside. I decided to take this little photo of her. She was lost in her own little thoughts. After I printed it up I realized that it would work great with the Prima papers. The colors just worked so well together. I also had a scrap of Graphic 45 paper and used that to make the circle with Martha Stewart circle cutter. I distressed the edge and inked with Tim Holts Vintage Photo. I cut out the flowers in the bottom right corner and added EK Success mini pearls to the center of the flowers. I could not decide which lace that I needed but then...there it was...lace from Prima. It is not a true white but just a hint of yellow. I then looked around and found a birdcage from Tim Holtz die cuts. I thought this would be perfect and added flowers inside it. I also used Making Memories paint...pink and yellow...I just blended them together to get this look. I then found Prima flowers which I grouped together. I found my butterfly punch (2) different ones and cut them out using light blue cardstock. I added Diamond stickles to make them shimmer.

Thank you so much for looking and please sign in to my followers. I really appreciate your comments!

These are the products that I used:
Prima - Londonerry Collection - Pastorale paper
Prima - Romantique Collection - Gazette paper
Graphic 45 - Once Upon a Springtime paper
Prima flowers - Gillian, Coventry Rose
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Tim Holtz - Birdcage Die cut
Diamond Stickles
Martha Stewart - Circle Cutter
EK Success - Pearls

Hugs - Ginger

Scary Halloween

2011-10-10T13:13:00.000-07:00

Well...I had this beautiful Halloween paper and knew I had to do a layout. I looked through my many photos and found this cute photo of 3 of our children. Heather, Mandy, and Ryan. I had almost forgotten about this photo. Anyway, I used Moxxie paper line which is so cute and scary. I then used Martha Stewart circle cutter and then distressed around the outer edge. I added distressed paper behind the photo. I decided not to ink the edges for it would have blended into the paper and would not be seen. I had from Recollection the Halloween banner, from Hobby Lobby I added the cut outs (bat, flourish, skull, and Scary Halloween). I had from Prima the orange flowers and I am not sure where I got the black flowers for I have had them awhile. I added the Halloween brads that I found at Hobby Lobby. I took Making Memories paint (monarch, asphalt, and celery) and sprinkled all over the page to give it the final touch.

Here are the items that I used:
Moxxie - Midnight Dreaary - Some Like it Haunt paper
Moxxie - Midnight Dreary - Apothe-scary paper
Moxxie - Bump in the Night - Trick or Treat paper
Prima flowers - 2 orange flowers
Hobby Lobby - Halloween buttons, cut outs
Recollections - Halloween Banner
Making Memories - paint (monarch, celery, asphalt)
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

Thanks for looking! Please add your name to my friends and visit when you can. I appreciate a comment!!!

Hugs - Ginger

You Are Unique

2011-10-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

Well, here is another example of a new technique I have been trying out on layouts. I used Bazzill gray cardstock. I then took white acrylic paint and painted the background. I then used Mulberry paint and dipped my fingers in it and made all the little red dots. I decided to use this old photo which is me and my mom in 1951. We were outside our home in Van, Texas. I decided to just use red with splashes of white and brown. I took a white sheer ribbon , made a bow and then I dipped it into red paint. Yes, my fingers were very messy!!! But I then placed it on the area and let it dry. Needless to say the ribbon needed no glue for it stuck to the cardstock perfectly. I also added a piece of paper which I used a Martha Stewart punch and her circle cutter. I glued all this together. I then added red Prima flowers and brown flowers plus a rose cut out from Prima as well. I then found a brown Prima flower and 3 buttons from Prima as well. I placed them in the corner and then added white and red paint to each one. I also cut out a brown piece of paper and a button from Prima and then added paint to it. I took a brush and added small white dots of paint to the cardstock. I also used white paint in various areas which I thought needed to be highlighted. I hope you like this. It took me awhile to put it all together but I rather like the effect.

Thanks for looking! Please add your name to my friends list and leave a comment which is always appreicated.

Hugs - Ginger

"Bliss"

2011-10-08T14:23:00.000-07:00

Ok - I love this layout. It is different from any other layout I have created. This photo is my gs Logan and he must have been about 1-1/2 years old. I placed the photo on Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden paper. I then cut out flowers from various other papers. Not sure who made the paper but I loved the flowers. I then glued it all on and then I added green lace. I found an old key and used Tim Holtz Bliss Ticket. I added the orange flower from Maya Roads. I then took acrylic paint from Making Memories "manarch" and painted in various places and on the small butterfly that I cut out. I then took acrylic paint "Colbalt Blue" and "Funky Vintage" and sprinkled it all over the layout. I love how it turned out. I may have to try to do more of the painting in my layouts. We shall see!!!

Thanks for looking! Please add your name to my friends and leave a comment which is always appreciated.

Hugs - Ginger

Cherish The Moment

2011-10-05T11:26:00.000-07:00

I was going through alot of old photos and I ran across this one of my dad. I had forgotten about this photo for several years. He was 17 when he joined the Navy. The day they bombed Pearl Harbor was also his birthday and his older brothers had decided to join the war. So, my dad had to do the same. He lied about his age!! OMGOSH!!! I wish I knew who these other three men are but since my dad passed away last year at the age of 85 I no longer know. Perhaps if he was still alive he could give me their names. I often wonder if they are still alive. My dad is on the right side of the photo. Just look at his baby face. LOL

I am using the new Prima paper from the Printery Collection - Negative papers. I also used Creative Imaginations paper as well. I was looking for something rather old looking to use. I also decided not to use the normal red, white, and blue papers since my dad is no longer with us. I inked the papers with Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo. I also used Tim Holtz Dream and Trust tickets which I added them with Prima Buttons which looks rather old themself. I found red, white, and blue Prima flowers and added them. I wanted something rather simple. I then found in my stash a large flourish from Maya Roads and I used Ranger Crackle paint - Picket Fence and then inked the edges with Vintage Photo. The US Navy seal and God Bless America in the frame by KaiserCraft I found on the internet. Thank goodness we have access to the computer!! I also bought at The Crafty Scrapper another product I believe from KaiserCraft the sign which I typed in World War II and cut it out to fit. I then added Cherish the moment which is a rub on. I wish I knew who made it but it is something that I have had for years. I used a small red ribbon to add to the botton of the page and then added by Maya Roads the gold and white stick pins.

Here are the items that I used:
Prima Printery Collection - Negative papers
Creative Imaginations paper
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Tim Holtz - Trust and Dream tickets
Prima - Memories sign
Prima - flowers
Maya Roads - Flourish
Maya Roads - Star Stick Pins
Ranger Crackle Paint - Picket Fence
KaiserCraft - Frame
EK Success - Black Pearls
Prima Buttons

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Beautiful Moments

2011-09-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

I had in my hands the new line of Prima. I LOVE this paper. This photo is me when I was 2 and it seems I am not happy about being on this little tricycle. I used Martha Stewart circle cutters and cut out 3 various sizes of circles which I then distressed and inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo. I did this so I could use the little FabScraps - Bicycle chipboard. I painted it with Adirondack Aqua Dabber and inked it with Vintage Photo. I then added little pearls. I used BoBunny Timepiece and Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden papers which I curled up the corners and inked them with Vintage Photo. I added the green and lace ribbon from Maya Roads. I just bought some Prima Flowers and added them. I used a stamp that I have which says "Life is full of beautiful moments, make them all count." I really loved that quote and felt it works with the photo.

Thank you so much for taking the time to look! Please add your name to my friends and leave a comment which I really appreciate.

These are the items that I used:
Prima Romantique Collection - Crumper paper
BoBunny - Timepiece paper
Pink Paislee - Butterfly Garden - Botanical paper
FabScraps - Bicycle chipboard
Adirondack - Aqua Dabber
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Tim Holtz - Distress ink - Vintage Photo
Butterfly punch - large
Martha Stewart Buttefly punch - small
Prima - Avon Rose Collection - flower
Prima - Raffia Collection - blue flower
Prima - Gillian Collection - Pink flowers
Prima Rose Cut Out
Diamond Stickles
Maya Roads Green and Lace Ribbon
Maya Roads Stick Pins

Hugs - Ginger

Remembering

2011-09-27T12:21:00.000-07:00

This is a photo of me and my grandmother "Nenny". I was around 7-8 months old and she was 38. I was not sure that I really liked this photo but the more I looked at it I knew that I had to do a layout. I was at The Crafty Scrapper and they had just received their latest shipment from Prima and I just LOVE it. All the papers, flowers, and embellies are so gorgeous. I used Prima Romantique Collection - Estella paper and Printery Collection - Love Ledger paper. I thought it would look great with this photo. I used Martha Stewart circle cutter to cut out 2 circles.

I used Martha Stewart circle cutter and then I distressed the edge and used Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo. On one of the circles I cut out little sections and ran ribbon around the circle and added orange pearls from EK Success. The inner circle I folded the paper as if I were making a fan. I also distressed around the cirlce and inked it as well. On the edges of the fold I used Diamond Stickles to add a little punch.

I found a little pendent that I have been wanting to use. I also used Prima flowers, Avon Rose Collection and Country Rose Collection. I found Maya Roads flourishes and painted them with Brown Dabber and then stickled them as well.

Thank you for looking!

These are the items that I used:

Prima Romantique Collection - Estella paper

Prima Printery Collection - Love Ledger paper

Glitz Design - Laced with Grace paper

Maya Roads - Flourishes

Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Prima Button

Prima - Flowers - Rose Collection and Country Rose Collection

Diamond Stickles

EK Success orange pearls

Maya Roads - Orange flower ribbon

Jolee's Fleur de lis

Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

Yellow Lace

Pendent

Hugs - Ginger

Making Memories

2011-09-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

This photo is my daughter Mandy and her son Logan. Logan was around 6-7 years old. He is now 11 so it has been awhile. My daughter and her husband have been divorced since he was a year old. Logan is the one who came up with the title of Making Memories which I believe fits this layout.

Here are the items that I used:

Creative Imagainations paper
Prima Paper
Prima flowers
The Girls Paperie alphabet
Chestnut Roan Ink
Jolee's fleur
Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Thanks for looking!
Hugs - Ginger

1st Haircut

2011-09-20T08:53:00.000-07:00

I love this photo of my granddaughter Kenzie. She is three and this is the first time she has had her hair cut. As you can seen she is not very happy!!! I wish the photo was better but it was taken with a cell phone and therefore it is not as clear as it should be. I placed her hair that was cut in the little orange frame. Once her hair dried you can tell she is a little blonde. Her hair is still long but now it is all trimmed up and looking good!!! Yeah Kenzie!!!

Here are the items that I used:

Basic Grey Life of the Party "Block Party" paper
Basic Grey Life of the Party "How you've grown "paper
Basic Grey Life of the Party "Popcorn poppin'" paper
Prima flowers
KaiserCraft frame
Bo Bunny trinket
Maya Roads stick pin
Maya Roads scissors
Chestnut Roan Ink
K & Company Key
Hole puncher
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Maya Roads orange ribbon
EK Success Pearls
Diamond Stickles

Thanks for peeking!
Hugs - Ginger

Dream

2011-09-19T12:45:00.000-07:00

I found this photo of my parents which was taken in 1949 after they were married. I love the look my dad is giving my mother. They were so in love with each other. She was 17 and he was 24. Today she would have been too young to get married. However, she had already graduated from high school and was enrolled in a secretary school. They were married for 61 years until his death in April 2010. He is missed every day! They had 4 children which I was the oldest. My dad named me Ginger.

These are the items that I used:

Maya Roads red rose ribbon
Kaiser Craft lamp post
Chestnut Roan Ink
Prima flowers
Tim Holtz Dream tag
EK Success Pearls
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Lace Doily
Jolee's Pocket Watch

Thanks for peeking!
Hugs! Ginger

Princess

2011-09-19T12:36:00.000-07:00

I really love this photo of my granddaughter Paityn. However, since this was taken she now has had her hair cut short which is sooo cute!! Another layout on that!!! Paityn has always called herself a little princess so therefore I really thought this layout would work. I really love the papers and used various ones with flowers. I then found a paper that had Cinderella so I just cut it out and used it as well. I love the transparent flowers and added Dream & Giggle to the stem.

Here are the items that I used:

Chestnut Roan Ink
Prima Flower Vine
Tim Holtz Giggle and Dream
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Maya Roads Green / Lace Ribbon
EK Success Pearls

Thank you for looking!

Hugs! Ginger

Merry Christmas

2011-09-06T12:53:00.000-07:00

This photo is my daughter Heather and her boyfriend Troy. This was taken at our home a few days before Christmas. We had several reindeer show up and this photo shows them holding on to one of the deer. I did this layout for the Design Team of The Crafty Scrapper. I love the papers and embellishments that were given to me.

Here is a list of the items:

My Minds Eye - Lost & Found Christmas - Christmas Bright paper
My Minds Eye - Lost & Found Christmas - Christmas Santa paper
Cosmo Cricket - Yes, Virginia papaer
Maya Roads - Cloth buttons
Prima - Guava Peony Brahms flower
Prima - Flowers
Bo Bunny - Christmas Buttons
Jolees pocket watch
Ribbon - Green / Gold - not sure who made this
White Lace ribbon - not sure who made this
Pearls - EK Success
Maya Roads - Snowflake
Chestnut Roan Ink
Diamond Stickles
Viva Pearl Pen
viva - Ruby Glitter Liner
Maya Roads - Stick pins

Thanks for looking!

Happy Holidays!
Hugs - Ginger

Treasured Times

2011-09-06T12:47:00.000-07:00

I love this photo and layout. I did this for the Design Team of The Crafty Scrapper. This photo is me and my granddaddy, Nenny, and my younger sister Sally. It was taken at our home in Van, Texas in 1954! That was a very long time ago. I also felt that this photo really fits in well with the papers that was given to me.

Here is a list of the items that I used:

Cosmo Cricket - Santa Letters paper
Cosmo Cricket - Trim-Trim-Er-Ee paper
Viva - Glitter Liner - Ruby
Martha Stewart - punch
White Flowers - not sure who made these
Chestnut Roan Ink
White Lace - not sure who made this
Red Ribbon
White Ribbon
Prima Flower - Buava Peony Brahms
Prima - Glitter Spray Maple Gold
Maya Roads - Stick Pins
Prima - Shaimar Cal Chrisitta Flower
Maya Roads - Flouish
Aderondach - Red Pepper Dabber
Glitter - White
Diamond Stickles

Thanks for looking!

Happy Holidays
Hugs - Ginger

Trick or Treat

2011-09-06T12:38:00.000-07:00

This is a layout I did for the Design Team for The Crafty Scrapper. I love these two little photos. The photo on the left is my youngest son Chris dressed as Tonto and the photo on the right is my oldest son Ryan dressed at the Lone Ranger. I made these two costumes which has been awhile. For Chris and Ryan are now 28 and 30!!!

Here are the items that I used:

The Paper Loft - Scary paper - Hocus Pocus
Jenni Bowlen - Holiday 2011 - Starry Night paper
The Paper Loft - Scary paper - Boo
Ribbon - 3 kinds - not sure who made them
The Girls Paperie - Flowers - Toil & Trouble
Maya Roads - Stick Pins
Maya Roads - 2 leaves
Adirondack - Lettuce Dabber
Making Memories - Cut outs
Frame - Not sure who made this

Thaks for peeking!

Boil, Bubble, Toil, & Trouble
Hugs - Ginger

Happy Halloween

2011-09-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

Here is another layout I did for the Design Team of The Crafty Scrapper. I love this photo of my grandson Logan which was taken about 4 years ago. I did his little face to look like Frankenstein and it turned out rather well! I used the following on this page:

Creative Imagination paper
The Paper Loft - Scary paper - Spiders Web
The Girls Paperie - Toil & Trouble flower
Orange Ribbon - (2) and not sure who makes them
Jolees Cut outs - Monster, cat, & hat
Maya Roads - Leaf
Aderondack - Lettuce Dabber
Black Ink
Memory Makers - cloth buttons - spookville
Maya Roads - Stick pins

Thank you so much for looking!

Boil, Bubble, Toil, & Trouble -
Hugs - Ginger

Christmas Mini Album

2011-09-06T12:25:00.000-07:00

I just love this mini album. It is one that was given to me from The Crafty Scrapper for the design team. We were also given Christmas paper and embellishments to create something special. I glued the paper on each page and then sanded it down nice and smooth. I then added Merry Christmas. I had in my own stash this pocket watch which comes in 2 separate pieces. I added the little reindeer and then glued it all together. I then painted it with Gold and then added Star Dust Stickles on top to make it glisten. I also had the holly and berries which I painted with dabbers ( green and red) and then added the stickles to make it shine as well. I felt that it just needed a little something else so I added this little flourish which I painted black and added…you got it….Star Dust Stickles!!! This mini album had a chain attaching all the pages but I took that off and added my little red ring and added lots of ribbon.

The photo on the left is at my home a few days before Christmas. This is my family and some reindeer that came to visit all the grandchildren. They all had a great time. The photo on the right is Mrs. Claus and Santa arriving that same night to make sure everyone has been good!!!

On the left I added Bo Bunny trinket and a poinsettia with tiny white & blue snowflakes with little pearls added to the centers. I added our Family as well. On the right I added Bo Bunny trinket with Maya Roads snowflake. I added white ribbon which I painted light green with a green pearl. I also added tiny little snowflakes as well.

On these two lovely pages I added the Christmas paper and added these two sweet photos. The one on the left is my grandson Logan talking to Mrs. Claus and Santa at our home. The photo on the right is all our grandchildren listening to Santa reading to them “Twas The Night Before Christmas”. I just love watching their little faces as Santa is reading. These two pictures were taken a few days before Christmas which Santa also brought to them a little pre-gift.

On the left side I added Maya Roads greenish blue rose ribbon and I had a little snowflake but then I added a rose ornament from Maya Roads to make it really stand out which I then added a little green glass piece to the center of the rose. I also used Bo Bunny Christmas ornament and added the little glass pieces to it as well. I then added Star Dust Stickles to the little berries in the paper. On the right side I added another snowflake which I painted with a dabber and then added another little snowflake on top with a green glass piece. I used by Graphic 45 a tag of Santa reading to children which worked perfectly with the photo I had taken. I used ribbon to place it on the page and then I added a little lace flower and added by Bo Bunny a cardstock button and ran thread through it. I then added stickles to make it all twinkle!!

The photo on the left is my grandson Logan and on the right is my granddaughter Kenzie on Christmas Eve. They are all given a gift to open for being so good throughout the year!

On the left I already had a wooden frame which I painted using Pepper Dabber and then added Logan’s little photo. I was given by Maya Roads a brown clock which I used Aqua ink and then added white and blue snowflakes and then added a little pearl to the center of each one. I also used Bo Bunny brown button and added white ribbon which I painted blue and then of course I had to use stickles to give it a twinkle. On the right side I added a blue border around the photo. I was given a white cloth button (on the top right corner) which I made a pretty little bow and then added a white button which was given to me and a little cardstock and tied it all on with a blue thread. I was also given a little teapot and cups and a cupcake which I thought looked really well with the photo of a little girl and her doll. So…I painted the teapot and cups plus the cupcake. I then added the black design. To finish it all up I added more stickles!!!

I love these two photos. The photo on the left is my other granddaughter Paityn. She is opening her little gift on Christmas Eve which is a very cute little phone. She loves talking on the phone so this gift is perfect. The photo on the right was taken on Christmas Day which they both received these little chairs and was more than happy to seat awhile!

On the left I used gold ribbon which I added a crystal buckle to it. I had by Jolee an old key which I added more ribbon and a little Christmas ornament. I then added by Maya Roads the leaf stick pins. I was also given a brown snowflake from Maya Roads which I added Chestnut Roan ink and placed it behind the little photo. Then I added white and blue snowflakes and then added little pearls to the center. On the right I added little paper tags from Graphic 45 and then added a little wooden ruler. I then added blue ink to the edge and added red rick rack ribbon which I added little black pearls. I had another white cloth button which I added poinsettia and added leaves to the back of it. I did paint the button red on the edge and then added by Maya Roads leaf and pearl stick pins. I had more red rick rack at the top of the page, added black pearls, and then used Bo Bunny trinkets at the top which I added pink glass pieces around the border.

These two last pages are the finale of Christmas Day. We are all so tired that we all eventually took a nap after opening the gifts and eating a very large dinner. On the left side is my son Christopher and his wife Ashley who was pregnant with their second child. On the right is my daughter in law Tiffany and my oldest son Ryan. My two daughters and I were just watching them nod off to slumberland. LOL

I added green rose lace by Maya Roads on the left page. I used by Jolee a pocket watch and added a chipboard tag of a little child sleeping which goes perfectly with the photos. I tied both pieces together with green/gold ribbon and added a blue button. I also added a tag at the top of the page and added stickles to make it all shine. On the right I had this beautiful white flower which I added a glass button ornament and put a stick pin through it to hold it to the flower which is all by Maya Roads. I then added white and blue snowflakes with a pearl in the center to give the flower an extra dimension. In my stash I had the two little frames that I placed around their photo and then had this little tag and a little trinket to the page. I then finished it up with stickles!

Thank you so much for looking at this mini album. I hope you have enjoyed viewing it as much as I did putting it all together.

Here is a list of the products that I used:

BoBunny Father Christmas papers

Reminisce paper

Graphic 45 paper and tags

BoBunny Trinkets and tags

Maya Roads ribbon, cloth button, white flower, and stick pins

Jolee pocket watch

Art Parts Studio 490 large pocket watch

Chestnut Roan, Blue Aqua ink

Star Dust Stickles

KaiserCraft Frames

other items from my personal stuff

Hugs - Ginger

Christmas Wishes

2011-08-30T12:23:00.000-07:00

This is the third layout for The Crafty Scrapper Design Team. I have not used this photo in a layout. I have always remembered it which was taken a few years ago. The middle young lady in pink is my oldest child Heather. The other ladies are her friends. They are all in Junior League and this photo was taken at the Parade of Lights in downtown Arlington which they were helping to sponsor. This paper is by Bo Bunny Father Christmas and Reminesce. I was given the red lacey ribbon by Maya Roads which I decided to put around the circle of the paper and then added lots of poinsettas and stars. I then added little pearls by Viva Pearl Ink around the edge of the paper. The snowflakes and clock are from Maya Roads which I added Chestnut Roan ink around the outer edges and then added buttons and cardstock Christmas design to the centers. I finished it up with a white and green ribbon, button, and stick pins by Maya Roads. I added the scallop edging at the bottom and the little sign that says Christmas Wishes!

Thank you so much for peeking!!!

Hugs - Ginger

In Hopes that St. Nicholas Soon Would Be There...

2011-08-30T12:08:00.000-07:00

Here is another layout I did for The Crafty Scrapper Design Team. I really love this photo of my grandson Logan dressed up as a little elf. This photo was taken at Junior League style show which was in November to jump start the holiday season. I had not done a layout of him but this paper and all the embellies was perfect. I used Bo Bunny Father Christmas papers. On the second page I used a hole punch and made all the little dots around the outside of the paper. However, the paper was not in this shape so I had to draw it and then hole punched around it. The other papers are cut out around the photo. I used the brown paper snowflakes which I inked around the edges with Chestnut Roan ink and then added the little silver snowflakes for the center. The brown snowflakes are from Maya Roads collection. I was also given the white cloth button by Maya Roads which I painted around the edges and tied it with red thread. The flowers are all from Prima. I added Bo Bunny Father Christmas metal trinkets within the flowers plus a chipboard sign that says Merry Christmas to You! The ribbon is by Maya Roads which I added a rhinestone buckle and then added Bo Bunny metal trinket. I LOVED working on this layout.

I hope you enjoyed looking and hopefully it will give you some suggestions when you are working on a special layout as well.

Hugs - Ginger

Dear Santa

2011-08-30T11:56:00.000-07:00

I just love this little photo of me and my younger sister Sally. This was taken in 1957 while we were living in Van, Texas. I chose this photo obviously due to the paper which was given to me from The Crafty Scrapper to use for the design team. We were given enough paper to complete three layouts. These papers are from Bo Bunny Father Christmas and Reminesce. I cut out the bottom portion and added it to the main paper. I also cut out the paper behind the photo as well and inked it blue. I was also given the green / gold ribbon which I added little pearls by Viva Ruby Glitter Liner. I love the blue/ gold ribbon at the top and felt it only needed a little flower. I already had this little blue flower with snowmen in the center which is by Prima. I added the little white flowers which I had in my stash as well. All the stick pins are by Maya Roads. I also used by Bo Bunny Father Christmas metal trinket. I was given the brown clock and snowflake which I added aqua ink to the outside edge. I was given the little green Christmas tree button which I added it to the center of the clock with thread. I believe the button is by Maya Roads as well. I added a trinket to the center of the snowflake. I was also given this little ruler which I inked the sides and added the little cloth button by Maya Roads. The papers were so cute that I felt this layout did not need alot of details.

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Rock-A-Bye Baby

2011-08-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

I just love this photo of my new grandson Colby! Obviously he was sound asleep which makes it even more special. My daughter-in-law had a photographer take several photos and this is just one of them.

I decided to make this one similar to his older sisters photo that I completed 3 years ago. I hand drew the little bundle and cut out his photo. I wanted it to look like it was something a stork would carry. I found this lovely paper by Websters which has birds and a little nest and knew that it was the correct paper to use. I did go outside and find a little branch and put it through the bundle. I then inked the bundle and added lots of embellies to it. I rather like the way it turned out!!

Items that I used:
Websters paper - Country Estate
Mirabella paper - what the bundle is made of
Prima - Bronte Blooms - Lemonade; Flowered tendrils - Lemon
Jolee's - watch
Ribbon - I am not sure but I believe it is from Maya Roads
Tim Holtz - Vintage photo - Distressed Ink
Star Dust - Stickle
Viva - Pearl Pen - White
K & Company - Butterflies

Thanks for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Friends

2011-07-25T13:43:00.000-07:00

This layout is one of my favorites!! I wanted to make it so feminine and sweet. The photo is my friend Suzan and I while we were at a wedding in Houston. We have been friends for 60 years. She is 3 months older than me and we lived next door to each other. We always had a great time playing in the neighborhood. Then one day my parents told me we were moving. How sad I was leaving all my friends. We, however, remained close and 39 years ago she married my cousin. So now we are family! How blessed I am!!!!

I love the Prima papers because they seem to have a very soft and dainty look. I used white bazzill cardstock and then I found my Martha Stewart punch and used around the edges of the paper. I then inked around it so it would stand out. I had a lamp post which I used white crackle paint and then I inked around the edges. I added little pink bows to each lamp as well. I had several Prima flowers and some other little flowers from my stash. I also added feathers to give the feel of something very soft. I could not find a banner so I went online and found what I needed and put it into PowerPoint and added friends. After I had the layout all together I added small pearls and then Star Dust stickles (little dots) all over the layout.

Thank you so much for looking!!

Hugs - Ginger

Always Dream

2011-07-24T18:18:00.000-07:00

This is another layout I did for The Crafty Scrapper Design Team www.thecraftyscrapper.com . I had enough papers left over that I decided to do this layout of my great grandfather Henry Preston Amsden. He was born in 1881 and died 2 weeks after I got married in 1970. He was such a very gentle and kind person. He was also the towns blacksmith and he made the wagon he is pulling. They were one of the first people to live in Whitehouse, Texas.

I used the following supplies: Bo Bunny Et Cetera paper - Ledger, Mail Room, and Die cuts,
May Roads - Brown rose ribbon, Prima flowers, Zva flourishes, Chestnut Roan Ink, EK Success pearls, Prima butterfly, Maya Roads - stick pins

Thank you for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Time Traveler

2011-07-24T17:35:00.000-07:00

This layout is one that I did for The Crafty Scrapper Design Team. My friend Patty picked the papers, etc. up for me while I was on vacation. It took me a week to figure out exactly what I needed to do. The papers are from Bo Bunny and it had a very heritage feel to them. So, I finally thought of my grandmother Louise. I love her photo of when she was 9 and then I decided to had a photo of her today at age 99. Hince the title "Time Traveler". Since she is 99 she has seen so much in her lifetime that I thought it would be a perfect title. I cut out the second paper and distressed it and then I sewed around it to give an older look. I then inked it all with Chestnut Roan. Bo Bunny also had a page of die cuts which I used as the background for her little photo. While I was in Waxahachie, Texas, at The Crafty Scrapper, I found the little pocket watch piece. I then found from KaiserCraft the little photo to place her today picture. I used Brown dabber, then I dry brushed it with Making Memories celery green and gold paint. I loved doing this for it really shows off the photos. On the pocket watch I added a butterfly, leaf, cherub, and a curly q!! I also cut out a small piece of paper and inked it and placed on it as well. I was given the ribbon (wish I knew who made it) and added orange pearls from EK Success. The flowers are Prima. I then added "Louise" and little butterflies that I have had for some time.

Materials Used: Bo Bunny Et Cetera Stampled paper, Bo Bunny Et Cetera Geography, and Die cut paper.
Making Memories, Celery, Brown, and gold paint, Chestnut Roan Ink, Prima Flowers ( Summer Carnation Lemon) and others, Studio 490 - Pocket Watch, KaiserCraft - Frame, Maya Roads Ribbon; EK Success pearls; Zva Flourishes

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Thank you so much for taking a peek!

Hugs - Ginger

Me & My Babydoll

2011-07-07T16:06:00.000-07:00

I just love this little photo of my gd Kenzie. She was playing outside with her little doll and in one glance I knew that a photo had to be taken. I love the Creative Imagination paper and Pink Paislee Botanical Gardens. They are just too yummy! I also had Girl Paperie pink alphabet from another project which I used for the words Me & my babydoll. On the paper I cut out some of butterflies...just a little ...not all the way!!! I then popped out the little wings!!! I just love it!! I then added the little wooden piece from Kaisercraft which I painted with Cough Syrup by Jenni Bowlin and added little pearls. I also added a little bow around the Prima flowers . I also found October Afternoon alpabet and spelled her little name Kenzie. I have a heart punch which I punched out 2 hearts and added stickles to make them sparkle.

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Paityn - I Am 2!

2011-07-02T18:38:00.000-07:00

This photo is my sweet little granddaughter Paityn. She is two and thinks she is alot older. She is so full of life and alot of spunk! I asked her to please smile but this is what I got. LOL She is a little cutie to say the least.

I used Pink Bazzil cardstock, Scrap FX (the clock), Girls Paperie Alphabet, Zva flourish, Maya Roads Stick Pins, Websters Ribbon - Waiting on Santa and Select Season.

Thank you so much for taking a peek!!

Hugs - Ginger

Colby - My New Grandson

2011-07-02T18:32:00.000-07:00

This is my new and very sweet little Colby. He was born May 19, 2011. He spent his first week in the NICU unit due to him inhaling fluid. They put him on antibiotics to help with infection which meant he would be there for a week. He is a sweet little boy and he looks just like his dad (Chris - my son). Even his wife said she gave birth to another little one that looks just like their dad. LOL His sister Kenzie was so excited and she helps mom take care of him.

The two photos were taken of him a few weeks ago. I just love each one of them. I used Bazzil carstock, Karen Foster - Bundle UP Blanket paper, Chestnut Roan Ink, Prima flowers, Blue Pearls, and K & Company die cuts. I really enjoyed working on this little page.

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

The Journey

2011-06-12T16:49:00.000-07:00

This little photo was given to me from my grandmother. As of today I am not sure what their names are other than I do know they are relatives. I will have to visit Nenny and find out. She has a very sharp memory and has seen 8 generations. I love the Glitz papers Afternoon Muze - Laced with Grace Rose. I love the fact that it is slightly organge in color. I thought it would work great with this photo. I also used the Martha Stewart circle cutter which I truly love. I did ink all around the edges of each piece of paper with Chestnut Roan Ink. I used Maya Roads orange ribbon (roses) which I laid out on the circle. I also had Creative Imagination stickers which is where The Journey came from. I love Prima flowers and I had a white flower and I used Tattered Angels and sprayed it a pale yellow. I also have a little flower punch which I did 5 flowers, inked them and then added a little bead for the eye of the flowers. I punched out 2 little hearts and inked them as well. I used alot of the butterflies from Creative Imagination as well as K & Company die cuts. This layout took me about 4 hours to complete.

Thank you so much looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Listen To Your Heart

2011-06-04T12:24:00.000-07:00

Here is another layout of my sweet granddaughter Kenzie. She really love all the ruffles and the big bow in her hair. In fact, she went to the spa and had her little toes painted. I really loved these two photos. These pictures were taken when she had her 3 year old pictures taken. What a wonderful surprise when I got them!!

I used Creative Imaginations paper, Glitz paper, Pink Paislee Butterfly Wings paper and Prima Fresh Breeze paper. They are so lovely and I wanted to capture Kenzie's sweetness to the paper. I cute out the birdcage and added the thread to give it a feeling of hanging and also added "listen to your heart" with the thread as well. I took the other papers and glued the photos to them and then inked with Chestnut Roan. I had the paper doilie which is square which I really love and I added the ink to the edges as well. I had this pretty green lace by Websters which I added pearl ink to the little circles. I also used Prima flowers and Creative Imagination die cuts.

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

I AM 3

2011-05-27T16:29:00.000-07:00

This is my sweet granddaughter Kenzie. She just turned 3 on May 20th. I really love this photo of her holding up her three fingers. I used the following items on this layout:

Pink Paislee Flower Blooms paper
Glitz Distressed Couture Vines
Prima Flowers
Diamond Stickles
Chestnut Roan Ink
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Viva Pearl Pen

Thanks for looking!

Hugs- Ginger

Tea Party Mini Album

2011-05-23T14:11:00.000-07:00

I designed this mini album for The Crafty Scrapper. They are needing this to take to the convention in Arlington the first of June. I really enjoyed making this. I used photos from my daughter-in-laws baby shower. We had it at the country club and we served tea and goodies.

This album was difficult due to the sizing of the paper to fit and cut out. I then inked the sides to give it a more detailed look. I then added all the goodies that was given to me plus many items from my stash at home.

Items Used:

Girls Paperie - Mixed Sources, Jubilee, and Vintage Whimsey

Star Dust Stickles

Martha Stewart - Luster Glass Microbeads- Kunzite

Chestnut Roan Ink

K & Company Die Cuts

Prima Flowers - various kinds

Maya Roads - Cloth banner

Tatered Angels Mist - Pink

Viva Pearl Pen

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

By The Sea

2011-05-23T12:04:00.000-07:00

I was given this project from The Crafty Scrapper www.thecraftyscrapper.com. This little photo is me in 1952. It was my first visit to Galveston. I used many elements in this layout. I used Girl Paperie and Creative Imagination papers. I also used Maya Roads Tiny Bangle Chipboards for the words By The Sea. I used alot of stickling on this project...Star Dust. I used Prima Flowers, Dabbers for the chipboard (Cough Syrup, Aqua, and Lettuce). I used Martha Stewart circle cutter, and Basic Grey files which I then inked with Chestnut Roan.

Items Used:

Girl Paperie Paper
Creative Imagination Paper
Chestnut Roan Ink
Dabbers - Cough Syrup, Lettuce, Aqua
Viva Pearl Pen
Prima Flowers
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Star Dust Stickles

Thank you for taking a peek!

Hugs - Ginger

Soldier Boy

2011-05-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

My hubby took our grandson Logan to the Military Museum while he was on spring break. Logan is very curious about all kinds of things and this was something that he really enjoyed.

I used the following items on this layout:

Prima Papaer - Missing You - Botanical Collection
Fancy Pants Paper - Stripe-N-Scallop
Scrap FX - Dragon
Prima Flowers
Brown Ribbon
Zva Flourish
K & Company Die Cuts

Thanks so much for taking a peek!

Hugs - Ginger

High Heels

2011-05-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

This photo is my sweet granddaughter Paityn. She loves to go through my closet and this time she found RED high heels!!! She quickly put them on and walked all over the house. She was so proud of herself that I could not help but take this little photo.

I used the following items on this layout:
Girl Paperie - Kitch (both kinds of paper)
My Minds Eye paper
Mini Market Alphabet - October Afternoon
Prima flowers
K & Company Die Cuts
Chestnut Roan Ink
Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Fiskers Edge Cutter
Zva Flourish

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Home Mini Album

2011-05-04T14:45:00.000-07:00

This mini album and papaers were given to me from The Crafty Scrapper. I decided since the album said Home that I needed to show images of my home and the family. I first painted the album green and then I used Chestnut Roan to add to the edges. I then added this paper which I am not sure who made it. I then added little rhinestones in the white squares and then added lots of ribbon. I also used Diamonds stickles to accent around the edges as well.

This page is the front of my home. I just love how cosy it looks and the American Flag. I used October Afternoon alphabet "Where Your Story Begins" and then a die cut by K & Company.

I then decided to show that we often have our little grandchildren come to visit with us. I used paper from Cosmo Cricket and I then added a little heart, flourish, gear which I painted, and added little flowers. On the cardstock items I also added Diamonds stickles to make them sparkle.

On these two pages I wanted to show that at Christmas time I do alot of decorating and the photo on the left is our mantel. I used Chestnut Roan Ink on the paper and then added embellies. On the right is our Christmas tree and we also had Santa and his helper show up to surprise the grandchildren. I did the same with the paper and then added a little bow, etc.

On these two pages I added photos of Easter. They all come over the day before and we all will decorate eggs! The grandchildren really enjoy this activity. Of course the moms have to help as well. On the left is my grandson and his mom. I inked the paper and then added chipboard house and letters which I painted. I then added a little key and flower. On the right is Paityn and her mom and Kenzie and her mom. I did the same with the paper and added a little flower ribbon and glass bead decoration.

The photos on the left is our home when it is snowing (which is almost never) and our grandson who built a little snowman. Just looking at the photos gives me the shivers because it was soooo cold. On the right are the grandchildren in our hot tub and having a great time. Whether it is cold or hot they love getting in there to play around. I inked the paper, added lots of flowers and then added buttons with thread running through them.

These two pages show our family. The first photo is my hubby and myself and then our four children and their families. I inked the paper and then added flowers, butterflies, and buttons!

This last page has pictures of our beautiful rose bush that blooms during this time of the year until the weather turns very cold normally in mid November. I also found a little squirrel sitting in a little pot eating an acorn. I inked the papers and then added rose lace by Maya Roads and a little bow. On the last page it says home again so I did the same thing I did to the word Home at the beginning of the album.

The papers that was given to me was by Cosmo Cricket. However, the other items I am just not sure who produced them but I really love how this little album turned out.

It was alot of fun showing that The Cameron's home is a welcoming place for our family and all their many activities. For you see...they all live within 5 miles of our home. What a joy that is and we are able to see them all the time.

Thank you for taking a peek!

Ginger

Together

2011-05-03T17:52:00.000-07:00

This is my beautiful daughter Heather. She claims I NEVER do a layout on her. So, this one is for her and I hope she is happy!! This photo was taken while we were at the new Cowboy Stadium! Troy has been her boyfriend for almost 3 years.

I used the following items:
Bazzill purple cardstock
Lily Bee Design paper - Fresh Air & Porch Swing
Prima Flowers - Audrey Rose, Fabric flowers
Chestnut Roan Ink - this is what I used to ink the outside of my pages
Zva Flourish - Pink
K & Company - Butterfly at top right corner and the flower on botton right corner
Heart Cut Out (3) of them
Jolee - glitz alphabet
Frosted Buttons that I put thread through each of them
I bought this beautiful ribbon at The Crafty Scrapper but I am not sure who makes it...but I love it!!!
I had mini bows which I also added

Thank you so much for taking a peek!

Ginger

Paityn

2011-05-02T08:22:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this page that I created. It is my youngest granddaughter Paityn. I used Graphic 45 "Once Upon a Springtime paper which is so gorgeous! I also used Creative Imagination paper, Glitz paper, Paper Studio paper as well. The other papers are from my stach that I have had for years. I then punch around the edges with a hole puncher which I then added Chestnut Roan ink. I then added K & Company die cuts (bird, flowers, butterfly, and the little note). I added Prima flowers to add some dimension.

Thank you so much for taking a peek!

Ginger

Sew Sweet

2011-04-27T12:06:00.000-07:00

This I did for The Crafty Scrapper. This sweet photo is my gd Kenzie. I used Cosmo Cricket Blue Eyes and Social Club Borders papers. I was also given all the cardstock of the sewing supplies...the machine, needle, hanger, thread, safety pin, and the large banner. I used the dabbers to ink them all and then I used Chestnut Roan Ink on the edges. I also used Martha Stewart Circle Cutter, Prima flowers, and the other items are from K & Company. These papers are normally not one that I would choose but I am glad I was given them for I truly love how the layout turned out. One never knows until you begin the process of working on the page and it all seems to come together. I hope that you enjoy looking at this layout and much
as I did making it.

Thanks for taking a look!

Ginger

School Ends...Summer Begins

2011-04-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

These are several photos of my grandson Logan. He is in our hot tub, playing baseball, soccer, and rock climbing. I did this layout for The Crafty Scrapper since I am on the design team. I was given no paper but I chose Pink Paislee which I love their new line of paper. I used the templet for the calendar, clip, and all the cardstock items from The Crafty Scrapper. They wanted to see what I could come up with these items. So, I decided to work on this little layout so I could show off these photos. I used Martha Stewart Circle Cutter, Chestnut Roan Ink, October Afternoon mini alphabet, Prima flowers, and I punched out the butterflies.

Thank you so much for looking!

Ginger

Louise

2011-04-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

This mini album was a project for The Crafty Scrapper which I am on the design team. They gave me this beautiful paper "Timepiece" by Bo Bunny and I knew immediately that I needed to do this for my grandmother who is 98. I first cut all the papers for each page and then I added Chestnut Roan ink to the outside. I then decided to add a picture of her mother and her on the first page. I added lace and pearls and then added Prima flower to give the old look.

On these two pages I did the same as above, added the papers and Chestnut Roan Ink. I then sized the photo which is where my grandmother was born, Whitehouse, Texas on August 30, 1912. On the left side I added a note about my grandmother. The tabs I decided to add the year which the photo was taken. I then added lace and Prima flowers.

The photo on the left is her mother and father Bessie and Henry Amsden. My grandmother really loved them and she misses them daily. The photo on the right is her older brothers Bill and Frank. She had a brother born after her but he died when he was almost 2 years old. Again, the same for these two pages, paper, ink and Prima flower and a few items that I happened to have on hand.

The photo on the left is her at age four and the one of the right is one of my all time favorite photos of her. I really love these two photos more than I can really tell you. I did the same with these two pages, paper, inked, Prima flowers, lace, and the rest I took from my stock at home.

The photo on the left I had to get from my grandmother. It is her and my grandfather when they got married on March 31, 1928. She was just 15!! On the right is a photo of them in the 1950's. I am not sure of the exact date but I know it was in the '50's.

The photo on the left is 4 generations. On the top right is her parents Bessie and Henry with my grandmother and grandfather on the left, plus my dad and my younger sister Sally and myself. This photo was taken during the '50's at Christmas Time. The little photo on the right is my grandmother and my mom taken in the '50's as well.

The photo on the left is 5 generations. My great grandmother, my grandmother, my mom, and then me and my first born child, Heather. This was taken in 1973. I had another child in 1976 and my great grandmother died in Oct. 1977. She was born in 1886. Wow!!! I am so lucky to have known her for I was 26 years old when she passed away. On the right is a picture of my grandparents during 1978. My grandfather passed away in Nov. 1986. At that time I had 4 children. It was a very sad day for me and my family.

The photo on the left is my mom and "Nenny" as we call her. This photo was taken by my grandson Logan in 2005. He did an excellent job photographing these two ladies. My grandson was only 6 years old then. The photo on the right is my grandmother today. She is 98 and she looks so well. She still drives, cooks, sews, and will take care of all of us when needed. She is such a delight and I pray that I may live as long as she and that my health is in good shape. We pray each day that she will see her birthday again this year in August and for several more years after that.

Thank you so much for looking at this heritage album that I created. I really took alot of pride in working on this project.

Please take a look at all the beautiful layouts, albums, cards, etc. at The Crafty Scrapper in Waxahachie, Texas. http://www.thecraftyscrapper.com/.

Hugs - Ginger

Pop

2011-04-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

This layout I really love. My dad was a painter until he was in his late 70's. He was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease which he lost his fight at age 85. He really loved this work and he was extremely good. This was my dad in his late 20's to early 30's. He was working on our home in Van, Texas. I used Tim Holtz Big Ruler paper, K & Company die cuts, Prima flowers, Chestnut Roan ink, Lily Bee - Aubrey paper. The rest of the items I used was just things that I happen to have in my supply.

Thank you so much for looking!

Hugs - Ginger

Flowers in Her Hair

2011-03-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

This little photo is my granddaughter Kenzie. I had her the day her mom and dad were getting married. I french braided her hair and then added little flowers. She was so cute! Anyway, I decided to add this to my scrapbooking photos or layouts.

I love the new Pink Paislee paper which I used Nature Sanctuary, Botanical Gardens, and Dragonfly. I placed these on Bazzill cardstock (purple). I stitched the main sheet and then added the other papers which I then distressed and inked. I used a pretty pale pink lace and added little birds eggs. I used Prima daisys and a pink dotted little rose. The other embellishments are from K & Company die cuts. I wish I knew what the name was but I have had them for awhile.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Hugs - Ginger

Yesterdays Memories

2011-03-25T12:07:00.000-07:00

This is a photo of my dad (the upper right hand corner) and 3 of his 10 siblings. Yes...that is right...there was 11 children!!! I used Upstairs Downstairs "Prudence paper. I found Kaisercraft - Timeless paper along with Prima paper. I used Pink Paislee Artison embellishments, My Minds Eye - Righteous Dots paper as well. The alphabet is October Afternoon mini along with Maya Roads Rose Ribbon. I loved inking, punching, and distressing the papers.

Thank you so much for looking!!

Hugs - Ginger

Little Doll

2011-03-22T19:54:00.000-07:00

This little photo is my granddaughter Kenzie. I took this photo while she was not looking. She was so thrilled playing with this little doll.

I used mainly Prima on this layout. I used Sparkling Spring paper ( Giselle and Pink Apron) plus the roses and the linen are from the Prima flower line. I also used a new product from Kaisercraft which is the wooden key lock. I then painted it using a dabber. The alpabet is from October Afternoon mini aphabet. The others embellishments that I used are from K & Company die cuts (the butterfly, flower on the lower left corner and the birds).

Thank you so much for looking.

Hugs - Ginger