I know it is not Halloween, but

Well with the power to post ahead of time, I thought I would share a few layouts.  The only time of the year that I really enjoy "themed" scrapping is Halloween and Christmas. 

Halloween is the only time when I kind of stick to the themed papers, "kind of." 

I actually created these layouts several months ago.

I enjoy the 6" x 12"  layout for themed papers.

This is one of my favorite collections.  

You just have to love all the paper that Graphic 45 produces.

Well, at least I do!

Heritage Scrapbooking

I have hundreds of these little 1" x 1" photos. It seems that was the fashion in photo printing in the 1960's. They are square and tiny. So, I have decided to start scrapbooking them and telling their stories as I know them. Scrapbooking them in a non-traditional Heritage Layout. I scan the original as many of them are corner bent and faded.
Nevertheless, they are part of my family history. They are really fun to create with and I am finding this is where my creative outlet seems to be lately. Heritage.

The Power of Memory...

can be daunting at times. One year ago today, my grand-mother died. We were in Perdido Key, Florida and the last time I saw her was on her 90th Birthday, June 6th. She was part of the "Greatest Generation," and she used to refer to her Birthday as..."B-DAY is D-Day." Everyone called her "Bea" and with history dictating that "D-Day" fell on her Birthday...she always referred to her special day in this way. I miss her. More so today than yesterday or even 6 months ago. It is hard considering my uncle, (her son) left this earth in April of this year.
So, their entire family is gone.
It seems surreal in a defining way that life does in fact go on. As time goes by, memories fade and when you think of the loved one being gone....
this too is gaped wider and wider and only bridged when something triggers a memory.
It's scary really...my boys and daughter will remember my grandmother and I will of course will remember them all. But after me...the only thing that will remain on this earth are descendants and my scrapbook pages.
When I created this layout with Graphic 45...
I cut out the roses from the paper as throughout history...flowers used in any art (especially paintings) where there are people...denotes one or more within the photo are deceased.

Yes, these are the scraps in card form!

It's no secret I am not much of a card maker. It is hard for me to transition from layout to cards. But these scraps were pretty easy to place on the cards. I stamped a little and well...using all the goodies from the Graphic45 Large Kit at Art Freckles! It was a lot of fun.

Today I will be decorating our Easter tree and preparing the house for the weekend. I plan on having fun at the cyber crop over at Art Freckles this weekend. Maybe I will see you there.

Rainy Day Scrapping!

Yes, today I am so inspired to scrap with Graphic 45. I received a kit from Art Freckles and it is this dandy of a kit for a great price! Check it out-->Graphic 45 Large Kit at the store.

I am still creating with the kit but here is what I have done so far today.

Totally in love with these papers. I have created a few cards as well and will share those later this week. I cannot wait to tackle the little purse that comes in this kit.

Have a terrific Wednesday!

Nostalgic Scrapping

It's no secret to many of my friends that scrapping the "old" is my all time favorite. I have enough old photos to keep me scrapping for the rest of my life without taking another photo. But we know that is so not realistic as I must record just about everything in our family.

But there are times...when the old photos call my name. Gotta love a scanner, too! Well, I scrapped this weekend in my own little world at home and here are a few of my creations.

Just-a- card...I hate to waste good scraps!

The layout entitled "Shorts & Sandals," is of my grandmother. She will be 90 years old this coming June and I am making a special album to share with everyone at the grand party.

This Expression

I awoke this morning and was feeling creative and wanted to alter this little notebook that I had.

So, I thought that I would alter it with some favorite papers that I have been working with by Graphic 45 and on the pages share my thoughts for just today.

Nothing more. I really like how it turned out and as my husband says, "it's reflective."