More to Spook you...

It's hard to believe October is already more than half over.  Halloween costumes are in the works.  I got to work with these amazing giant chevron templates, and thought they were perfect to showcase some of the beautiful pumpkins we are enjoying.  These templates are designed by Nisa of Splendid Fiins Designs - and you can get them at www.jessicasprage.com on Oct. 29th- just in time for your own spooky adventures!

Kickin' It! Soccer season...

We have finally started playing games, after practicing for what feels like a very long time.  Our team, the Cobra's is 2-0  Whooo-hoo!!!  We have a great group of kids, an awesome coaching staff, and super fun, supportive parents.  I'll be taking my zoon lens out as soon to get some action shots, but for now- here is a few layouts showing T all geared up!  All products by Anna Aspnes.  Please see my gallery at O'Scraps a full list of her awesome products.

October - love, love, love it!

And I am creating for the fabulous Samantha Walker this month at Jessica Sprague.  She has some really great Halloween masks I used with some of her beautiful pattern papers and some of Anna's masks and brushes, and some awesome freebies from HIWAI. 

And more fun October layouts... Please see my gallery at Jessica Sprague or O'Scraps for complete credits. TFL!

I got my first "Standing O" at O'Scraps for this layout below using some cool photo techniques and Anna's amazing foto transfers, brushs, flowers and word art.  Thanks guys!   

 

 

And finally some love for Pink Paislee- new "Phantom" line!  Happy October to you!

 

 

 

 

Photography Class with Katrina Kennedy...

I have taken a couple of classes from Katrina Kennedy and she is amazing.  Her website and classes are at www.captureyour365.com.  This class - " Your Life Through the Lens" teaches you how to use your camera to it's full advantage, and how to shoot in Manual Mode.  I originally took this class about a year ago, and have been shooting in Manual ever since.  Katrina offered to let all her old students take the class again for free!! Thank you Katrina.  The second time around is so much better.  Shooting in Manual Mode takes effort, and practice, practice, practice.  We work on everything - focus, apeture, shutter speed, ISO - and how they all work together- or not!  Also lots of great info on composition, lighting, posing people and groups.  She shoots with a Canon also, but has info on every type of DSLR out there.  If your ever wanting to learn to do more with your camera, I would highly reccomend taking an online class with Katrina.  Here are just a few shots that I have taken lately - some for assignments, and some just for fun.  TFL!

Yoga photo shoot with Jen~ she couldn't look bad in a picture if she tried!...

My Pumpkin obsession.... Working on bluring the background....

 

And some beautiful people, and red rocks....

 

 

 

October Layouts and good soccer stuff coming soon!  TFL!

 

More from.....

a variety of designers.  Here are a few layouts I've created using some basics from Jessica Sprague, but also quite a few materials from DHD and O'Scraps.  Sometimes it's fun to see what the other
designers have to offer, and often they mix really well with materials I already have.  You can check my gallery at Jessica Sprague or Creating Keepsakes for full credits.  TFL!

This month I am creating for designer....

Lori Whitlock.  She has some amazing digi goodies at Jessica Sprague.com.  This month it seems like all the designers came out with "back to school / Fall" kits.  There are just so many awesome products to choose from- seriously, I'm like a kid in a candy store! One thing I love about Lori's products is that they are very versatile.  She makes lots of different shaped masks & borders, and you can change the size and add your own patterned papers to them and wha-la- you've made something totally unique.  Thank you Lori, and all the talented people at Jessica Sprague~ I love being part of your Creative Team.

 Lori Whitlock: Autumn Afternoon kit, LW Masking borders 3,9, LW School frames & titles.
AEdwards twill, Kpertiet messy stitching

 Lori Whitlock Lazy days of Summer, LW School frames, LW template masks#4 circles.
LivE freshly washed paper, TT Simply straight template -revised, ArtWHSE memories circle.

Design by DAni "It's Elementary" kit. 
Photo Actions by Coffeeshop blog & Everyday Elements.  TFL!

September already?...

How did that happen?  I wish I could say Fall was in the air, but that is just not the case around here...We are going to decorate the house this week anyway- maybe if I take out those cinnamon pinecones and light some apple pie candles  it will feel more like Fall-at least inside....  Until then, here is more of our summer...

Above  Credits:  Carina Gardner photocuts masks, LivE bubbling over brushes, SF wonkey paper-masked, AASPN ArtsyKardz Wanderer, WHPH brushes & screws, Artsyblends and Potporri papers, Studio 68 tag and string, JEdwards word art.

Above credits:  AASPN WorkHard, PlayHard kit.