MouseScrappers Template Challenge

MouseScrappers template challenge this week is hosted by Charlene with another great template by Little Green Frogs Designs. She has some wonderful inspiration for this template as well as the many talented scrapbook designers on MouseScrappers. Here is the template:

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Here is the layout I created using the template.  I just love how the papers draw you into the center of the layout.

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We are so excited about sailing once again on the Disney Fantasy in just a few short weeks.  This layout and template was perfect to add to our anticipation and excitement!  Don't forget to drop by MouseScrappers and pick up this wonderful template and place your inspiration in the gallery. 

Wishing you a magical day!

Release Antlers and Brew

Natalie's Place Designs has a great new release...Antlers and Brew!  This kit is amazing for the "Man" or "Little Man" in your life.  It is totally perfect for any Gaston or New Fantasyland layouts from your recent trip or upcoming trip to Disney World.  The colors are stunning and so many wonderful elements and papers.

Just check it out...It has 21 papers, 7 flowers, 3 leaves, a pine branch 4 frames, 7 ribbons, 2 ricrac, a stitched line, a stitched circle, 2 buttons, 3 flairs, a tucked tag, a bow, two arrows, 2 bows, a string, a torch, a musket, a dartboard, a dart, 3 beer mugs, a pine tree, a fireplace, a spoon, a knife a fork, a wagon wheel, a banner, a bunting, a powder horn, a barrel, a scatter, 2 word tags, a quiver, 3 antler trophies, a scatter, a wooden flourish, a framed silhouette, a belt and three alphas...

Natalie's has done it once again with these amazing add-ons!!

Check out these great bundle deals where you can get the 

entire kit and all the add-ons for only $12.00!  

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My first layout is my favorite character meet and greet of our trip..Alright well I had three but this is in the top  5...LOL!  Gaston obviously is the best around telling Adrianna that he could beat the Beast but Adrianna said he could not.  Well Gaston stated he was the strongest but again Adrianna said he was not.  So that lead to Gaston suggesting a wrestling match that turned into a thumb wrestling match to see who was the strongest.  It was a magical experience and a priceless memory of our trip.

My next layout I wanted to highlight the amazing water fountain in the new Fantasyland at Gaston's Tavern.  It's a definitely photo "Must Do."  

We also stumbling upon Gaston on another occasion in the new Fantasyland just prior to dining at Be Our Guest.  He was definitely full of himself that day as well!  Showing off his muscles and all!!

Finally I used all premades to make this layout which made it quick and easy!  We of course had to try the LeFou's Brew with it's frothy topping.  The kids also had to try on the cool hats at Bonjour! Village Gifts. 

Hopefully I've given you some inspiration for Natalie's Place Designs Antlers and Brew kit.  You won't be disappointed so be sure to stop over to grab this amazing bundle of goodies.  Be sure to stop by Lisa Campbell Designs as well as MJ-AJ Designs for some wonderful add-ons to the kit.  I wanted to share with you as well a little freebie from me.

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 I can't wait to see what everyone creates with this wonderful kit.  Wishing you all a magical day!

Sneak Peek...

I'm soooo excited about a new kit coming soon by Natalie's Place Designs!  It's totally Burly and Brawny...stay tuned!

I'm Hosting a Template Challenge at MouseScrappers

Hello everyone! It's been a really difficult week and I greatly appreciate all your kind words, emails, and inspirational messages you have sent my way.  I miss and love my Mother with all my heart.

Today I'm super excited that I’m hosting my 2^nd template challenge at MouseScrappers but I’m even more excited that Andrea from Little Green Frogs Designs has once again donated a template for our challenge.  I have become so addicted to her style of templates and tend to use them over and over again.

Just check out this amazing template!!

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There are so many ways to use this template and I can't wait to see all those wonderful layouts.  Be sure to upload it to the MouseScrappers Gallery and the appropriate forum category.  Here is my layout for inspiration.  

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Please be sure to check out MouseScrappers and their amazing gallery of talented scrapbook layouts.  Also be sure to check out the MouseScrappers SHOP for some great kits to use for this template challenge and 
any future layouts.  They have tons of great kits from some amazing designers.

Don't forget to hope over to Little Green Frogs Designs blog and store at ScrapOrchard for some more wonderful templates!

Wishing all of you a magical evening!

In Dedication to my Mother...

In dedication to my mother and her amazing life I created a video presentation. Amazing Grace has always been her favorite song and has always been near and dear to my heart as well. We both love Celtic Woman and their performance with bag pipes in the background is AMAZING! I purchased it on itunes and then used it for my presentation. This was played at her funeral and it was almost impossible for me to watch. We miss you mom with all our hearts! We were so blessed to have you for our mother. Myself, Brian and Derrick miss you each and every day and each and every moment.

Not sure of the quality but here it is...

Today I lost my Best Friend...My Mother.

Today at 2:20 this afternoon I lost my precious mother.  For over 10 years she has suffered ups and downs as she dealt with cancer.  For over 5 years she has been cancer free but the radiation treatments to her brain has slowly taken her away from us.  In December I went home to Minnesota for a week and stayed by her side each and every day.  She was suffering from Dementia so not knowing from day to day if she knew who I was, was difficult but for a moment on my last day she looked up and me and “Smiled” the biggest smile I’d ever seen and tilted her head as to tell me everything was going to be alright. 

    She was my best friend and I miss her so much!  Through all the choices I’ve made in my life good and bad she was always there for me.  A mother’s love is unconditional and my love for her will continue forever.  I will cherish the memories of her life and the short time I had with her.  She was only 64 years old and too young to leave this world behind.  I love you MOM!! I miss you every moment of every day!  I will carry your memories in my heart for as long as I live!

Speed Scrap 140...Are you Ready?

Just a reminder I'll be starting in about 30 minutes with my speed scrap at MouseScrappers.  Come join in on the fun!  I don't know about the rest of you but I'm TIRED but just 2 more speed scraps to go to complete 16 in 3 days during the 4th Annual MouseScrappers speed scrap challenge!