the possibilities are endless

quick and meaningful photo project

What could it be? Well I have been a fan of photo books for quite some time because of their durability and professional look, what could be a better holiday gift?

I made this one on Shutterfly.com of our family's favorite vacation

Click here to view this photo book.

And yes Shutterfly has provided me with two photo book giveaways for my blog readers.

So leave a comment below and answer this simple question to enter

What posts of mine are your favorite?

personal scrapbooking?

scrapbooking projects created by others?

scrapbooking products?

photos?

family life?

cute stuff?

any input is much appreciated

Contest closes in 48 hours @ noon (MST) on Saturday November 14

and the winners must hurry and order their photo books the coupons are good until 11/30/2009

A few more of my favorites that you might enjoy are below

Great way to preserve kids art projects

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Featuring the famous Aiden Zielske, made by her mom Cathy Z

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Thanks for reading!!

Sticker Pencils -

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another fun teacher project, and great use of your stash

Bad Girls: A Home for the Holidays

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Check out this tutorial for a fun winter wonderland project from a fellow Wendy

Member Gallery of Scrapbooking Layouts and Projects - Two Peas in a Bucket

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Nice idea for teacher Thank yous

Honeycrisp Apple UVM

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If at all possible you must try a honey crisp apple, they are so delicious. Umm
and in season for a short time.

on the move

on the move
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

Made this layout for a Simple special issue and it was never published, anyway the journaling is generated from wordle. check it out @
http://www.wordle.net/

Jefra Starr Linn » pssst…..this is my fancy header (scroll down for more pics)

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lovely brooch corsage

whatever: this is BIG!

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loving these wrapped canvases, these colors are so crisp and bright

back in the saddle

Wow- hate how being sick puts everything behind, laundry, house projects, etc.

Spending today catching up and finishing a few projects. Hard to believe it is November already-

I always host Thanksgiving at my house for my family and I want to do something fun with the table settings this year. I plan on picking up some mismatched plates at thrift stores, finding a kid friendly project for centerpieces, and want to have a grateful table display.

 

photo source

as for the display- thinking I am going to make that project up as I go-but I will take photos. I want to have a table where everyone places an item that represents what they are thankful for and after dinner we sit down and share. (and of course I take photos)

Do you host? or do you attend? if so, what projects do you do to incorporate this holiday into your home?

Please share any ideas you have on the above-

video from Studio 5 on table setting ideas

off to junior high

off to junior high
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

Wow, this layout was published in the Simple Scrapbooks photography special issue and I like the variation in size of subject. You get a feel for how small Justin is as he heads off to seventh grade and in the top photo you sense how childlike he is.
Another simple cardstock background layout that I am loving.

my decorating style

my decorating style
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

another older layout from the magazine days- I think this was published in a special issue-- remember those Heidi Swapp ghost shapes? and the Making Memories slide metal letters?
I love this layout because it does represent my decorating style, and the line of photos is pleasing and polished.
Thanks for looking, also liking the solid cardstock background

out of smiles

out of smiles
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

This is one of my most favorite Halloween layouts ever. My son Nathan was in elementary school and dressed as Harry Potter. Well he refused to pose for photos and insisted he did not care if he had a photo of him in his costume for posterity.
I know, shocking isn't it?
The journaling on the layout talks about how he was done being photographed by me and how frustrating it was for both of us.
When I look back at this layout I am immediately reminded of him at this time, immediately taken back to his funny way of telling me that enough was enough.
Thanks for visiting

[ Ali Edwards ] : December Daily :

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so well worth your time, hoping to do it myself this year

Craftapalooza: a button wreath tutorial, but you didn't really need me

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quick holiday decor, might be nice to hand on a door

Holiday Greetings | Ella Publishing Co.

via www.ellapublishing.com

simple and cute holiday card by Celeste

Write. Click. Scrapbook.

via www.writeclickscrapbook.com

love the happy colors and distressed look combined, great job Marnie

citystreetdarkblue.jpg (image)

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new designs from Carolyn Gavin, love her bright colors

Becky's Blog: PROJECT LIFE

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Check out what Becky H is up to, looks pretty useful

09 photos from the pumpkin patch

Every year we go to Pack's Pumpkin patch in Farmington, UT. I like to take my camera and snap photos, of course. My favorites from this year's visit are below.

This is Minnie, a long time friend of Jake and Nate's, so sweet.

 

Love this shot of Caden-since I so rarely get one with his face

 

My favorite of the bunch is this one of Kent. The clouds were dark

and the wind was blowing in a storm. He appears so grounded and secure.

Love that guy!

I think Tay was jabbing Justin in the back or something--

thanks Elizabeth for the photo lessons

 

Wednesday winners 10/28

The winner of the Express the Moment contest is Chris S who said

Twizzlers!!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

# 25

AND

The winner of the Ella Publishing Happy Scrapbookers ebook is Crafty P

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

# 11

winners please email me and I will get your necessary info.

Thanks everyone for playing!!