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Confession:  I think I spent 20 minutes trying to get a good picture of this.

Is there a secret to taking good photos of your layouts?  I can’t seem to find a spot with even lighting in my house, and the great outdoors keeps washing out the colors (even on cloudy days).  I’m not a big fan of the scanner, and that doesn’t work too well with 12x12s anyway.  What’s your secret?  Or are you still on the quest for that perfect technique, like I am?

posted on July 4th, 2009 14 comments

It’s a good thing

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These pictures were from our picnic during our weekend long anniversary celebration.  I think they capture Phil’s personality to the T!  I usually try to include a part of the story or a part of the person when I’m scrapping.  But truly, are words necessary with these pictures?  :)
So right now, I assure you, I am probably having the time of my life with my wacky friends in TN!  (well right now, I’m probably sleeping.  But a few hours ago I was probably jumping on the hotel beds!)  Just trying to soak up all the joy out of every moment while I can.
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(supplies: bazzill cardstock, gesso, bronze maya mist, Sassafras Lass PP, Hambly rub ons, American Crafts rub ons and vinyl letter sticker, dymo tape, sewing machine.)

posted on June 26th, 2009 4 comments

Two Years Down.

Two Years Down best (cardstock: Bazzill; PP: Love, Elsie, Sassafras Lass, scrap printed kraft cardstock; chipboard: Sassafras Lass; green felt letters and wooden “O”: Making Memories; Chipboard letters: American Crafts; date and black letter rub ons: Jenni Bowlin)
Since Phil and I celebrated out anniversary the weekend before, we kept it simple on the actual day.  He had a softball game, so after getting scrubbed up and squeaky clean, we headed out to one of our all time favorite ice cream joints for a couple of sundaes.  I am the worst vegan ever.  In fact, I don’t even call myself a vegan any more.  I don’t do dairy, except for in ice cream.  But I just can’t give it up!
Not this time of year, anyway!  Well, in any case, I don’t drink milk or do very much cheese, and I haven’t had any meant product (including chicken and fish) since last December.  So I guess I’m technically a vegetarian.  Who tries to be vegan.  :)
It’s hard to be different in this culture.  I really actually wanted a Chick fil A sandwich last night.  But then, I got really grossed out.  My how time changes things, eh?  I wonder if I will be a vegetarian forever?

posted on June 24th, 2009 7 comments
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