Bountiful Harvest Released

I've been waiting to share Bountiful Harvest a new kit from Natalie's Place Designs as it has so many possibilities.  The Land is one of our favorite places to visit while at EPCOT.  It has a great dining, rides, and attractions.  Adrianna's favorite ride is Living with the Land.  She is always amazed by all the different plants and the way that Disney expertiments with growing techniques as you travel through the greenhouses.  This kit is perfect for just those memories.

The colors are so stunning and the elements are spectacular!  The vegetables in this kit look good enough to eat!  Although my daughter loves Living with the Land my favorite thing to do is to eat at the Garden Grill.  No vacation is complete without at least one dining reservation.  In June we went to celebrate 3 birthdays at The Garden Grill so our server sang Happy Birthday to all three of him.  If you ever get a chance to eat at The Garden Grill ask for Patrick he is amazing and always makes the kids laugh.  I used this great template from Wyld Peas Designs for a MouseScrappers Template challenge for my layout!  Click HERE to go to the template challenge.  I LOVE how it turned out!

The great thing about Natalie's kits is that they are so versatile and can be used for many different layouts.  The great colors and elements also remind me of the fall which is just around the corner and Halloween.  Last year we attended the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and this kit was perfect to create a title page for the party! I used another great template challenge from Mousescrappers by Dreamscrapper Designs. Click HERE to go to template challenge.

I love the orange in this kit and the textures of Natalie's papers are always stunning.  The pumpkins were just what I needed to make this layout perfect.  Don't forget to stop by Natalie's Place Designs to pick up this wonderful kit!  Since The Garden Grill is one of my favorites I thought I would share a word art of two, or three with all of you.  I wanted to provide some versatility with it so I created 3 versions in case you wanted Chip and Dale in there as well.  I thought a few mickey buttons with her wonderful papers would be a great added touch.  I hope you like it.

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Don't forget to stop by the creative team and check out their amazing layouts.  They are so stunning and they have some great freebies as well.

MJ AJ Designs

Lisa Campbell Designs

Sand and 2 Pearls Designs

I hope you stop by Natalie' Place Designs and check out this amazing new kit.   I'd love to hear what you think about my freebies and can't wait to see what everyone creates with this new kit.  Wishing you all a magical day!

It's Harvest time...stay tuned

Natalie's Place Designs has a a great new harvest of a kit coming your way.  Stay tuned your not going to want to miss the one!  It's awesome!

World of Laughter Released!

I'm so excited about the newest kit from Natalie's Place Designs.  She has really out done herself with this kit as there are so many wonderful colors and elements.  It's a Small World is a family favorite and this kit hits it totally on the mark.  The amazing glitter detail in each element and papers is stunning.  The children are absolutely my favorite as they are so perfect.  The boat and clock are spot on!!  Just check it out...


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I naturally wanted to create layouts for It's a Small World but I really wanted to so the versatility in this kit.  In 2008 we attended the Spirit of Aloha Luau at The Polynesian.  If you've never attended it's definitely worth going to see.  The food is amazing and the performers are wonderful.  When I saw the wonderful children in this kit along with all the gorgeous elements I knew this kit would be perfect to highlight our evening of portraits. 


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When I create each of my books I develop an actually layout before I design to ensure I don't miss a moment.  I always create a title page for each park with lots of journaling but then I also create a page of portraits that symbolize each park.  I really love how this layout turned out. 

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Be sure to jump on over to Natalie's Place Designs to get the terrific details of her new kit along with a wonderful freebie.  Don't forget to check out the rest of the Creative Team to download their amazing freebies as well.

MJ AJ Designs

Lisa Campbell Designs

Sand and 2 Pearls Designs

 Thank you for stopping by.  As always I wanted to provide you with a little freebie as well.  I mentioned early you must check out the Luau well now you have an excuse if you haven't already.  Here is a wordart freebie to assist with your layout designs. 

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I hope everyone likes it.  Wishing you all a magical evening!

MouseScrappers Template Challange - Freebie

A few weeks ago on MouseScrappers ShalinaO hosted a wonderful template challenge provided by Wyld Peas Designs.  When I saw this template I thought how terrific it would be to use it for our Birthday lunch at Bubba Gump.  While visiting Disney my son celebrated his 11th birthday and all he talked about while planning our Disney Adventure was celebrating his birthday at Bubba Gump.  Here is the template...


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Here is what I did with the template with a slight modification by doubling the picture square to allow for more photos.

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I thought with this layout I would provide the items I created as freebies from my layout along with some extras to share with all of you.  

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I hope you like it. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.  Wishing you all a magical evening.

Proud to Serve

Good Morning!  It's hard to believe but 26 years ago today I was getting on an airplane heading to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas for Air Force Basic Training.  I was very young and scared but it was the best decision I ever made!

The Airman's Creed

I am an American Airman.

I am a Warrior.

I have answered my nation's call.

I am an American Airman.

My mission is to fly, fight, and win.

I am faithful to a proud heritage,

a tradition of honor,

and a legacy of valor.

I am an American Airman,

Guardian of freedom and justice,

My nation's sword and shield,

Its sentry and avenger.

I defend my country with my life.

I am an American Airman:

Wingman, Leader, Warrior.

I will never leave an Airman behind.

I will never falter,

and I will not fail.

Go Air Force and the Alabama Air National Guard!!

Wishing all of you a magical day!

MouseScrappers Scraplift Challenge Layout Duffy Freebie

This week on MouseScrappers A Grieving Mommy (aka Denise) is hosting a wonderful scraplift challenge until Jul 24th.  Previously she did a chat room and MouseScrappers Birthday Bash coloring page challenge which really took me out of my comfort zone but was so much fun! Here is the page we were given to scraplift.

Click HERE To go to the Scraplift Challenge

Here is what I did inspired by the coloring effect and layout style.

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She has a terrific freebie if you complete the challenge.  Check it out!

Click HERE to go to A Grieving Mommy

Well last night on the MouseScrappers during the speed scrap chat room I asked if anybody would like a freebie from the layout.  I had a definite yes.  I tried to post it last night but between 4shared and the blog I didn't have much luck.  Well today is a new day.

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Here are a few freebies from my layout with a little extra to go along with it.  I hope you like it. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.  Wishing you all a magical evening.

Casablanca Released

I'm so excited about Casablanca a new kit from Natalie's Place Designs. The colors are absolutely stunning!  The elements are perfect, the papers are amazing, and so many wonderful ways you can create stunning layouts.  From meet and greets, dining, shopping, to travel experiences this kit is perfect!

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In March 2011 we were the Grand Marshals at Magic Kingdom.  Once we departed the car we had a wonderful spot along the parade route to watch the rest of the parade.  Each character approached the kids and gave them extra attention. Well the last time we say Abu was in 2008 at the Pirate and Pals Party and he's a family favorite.  When Abue approached she couldn't resist giving him BIG hug!

My second layout is from our trip in 2010.  I call this trip the vacation of secrets.  It was Adrianna's birthday so she had to tell everyone is was her birthday but only in secret!  I just love this template from A Grieving Mommy for the weekly Challenge on MouseScrappers. 

The colors are so stunning.  I love the color pattern in this kit. Be sure to check out Natalie's Place Designs to snag her Casablanca kit. Don't forget to stop by the Creative Team as they have some wonderful freebies!!

MJ AJ Designs

Lisa Campbell Designs

Sand and 2 Pearls

Well it wouldn't be complete unless I provide a little freebie as well.  I thought I would share the Abu Wordart.  He's just so darn cute in this kit!!! 

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I hope you enjoy Natalie's Place Designs wonderful new kit Casablanca.  I'd love to hear your feeback on my freebie.  Wishing all of you a magical day!