Scenic View - Two Page Maui Scrapbook Layout

 Time for some more sunshine? 

One of our daily explorations led us to this amazing site! We had no idea what we'd find as we drove along the beautiful coastline, taking in all the sites, and hoping to find a restroom. I was getting a little worried about the restroom since we were in the middle of an extraordinarily beautiful "nowhere".

Then we came upon a beautiful little gift shop with the most gorgeous view of the mountains. Truly amazing. We took a bunch of pictures and shared a smoothie, soaking up the beauty around us.

I combined two bold prints for this layout. Too crazy? I like how the black and white accents pop off the page and the simple white flowers were just enough. I added some decorative tape with arrows and used the Cricut to write my journaling and create the title.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Hope your week is going well!

Merry Christmas - Two Page Layout

Here's another two page Christmas layout from 2018. These pictures are from our celebration with our boys and their families. So precious to me!! It's always tough to fit in all the pics that tell the story. As I've mentioned in the past, wallet size pictures help so much, and they add a little variety to the layouts.

It's fun watching the "big kids" open their gifts too. I try to shop throughout the year to find fun things that are unique and special. Especially for the girls!! Raising two boys was fun, but shopping for these girls is a special joy...something that I looked forward to for so long. So I spoil them a bit!

I love watching the expressions on all of their faces as they open things from each other and from us. There's nothing better. 

This paper is from the same Christmas pack as the last layout that I shared. I love the rich colors and the patterns. The title was cut with my Cricut. I used some Wink of Stella to add some shimmer on the bow and also on the poinsettias that were punched with StampinUp! five point flower punch.

Three different patterned papers that all look great together and help show off the photos. I was able to use 10 pictures on this layout and still add embellishments, journaling, and a title. 

Thanks for stopping by for another Christmas layout! Hope your days leading up to Christmas are productive, fun, and memorable for years to come!! 
 

Honokowai Beach Park - Two Page Maui Layout

 This was our first night in Maui. We found this beach to watch the sunset! I'm sure there is not a bad place to watch a Maui sunset, but this was one of our favorites!!

It was a beautiful evening. We watched some local children playing in the surf and running along the beach. We just soaked up all the beauty and snapped some great pictures. 

I used plain card stock for the background (pretty unusual for me) and matted all the photos in white for definition. The pennants were scraps from my stash, as well as the journaling card. I cut it down quite a bit to make it fit and matted it on yet another scrap that matched the flowers punched with my SU 5 petal flower punch and layered with a smaller flower from another SU punch. I cut into the center of the smaller flowers and then topped with a small wood button.

It was such a memorable evening and so relaxing!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Lots more Hawaii layouts to share!!

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Giddy Up"

Here's my last Indiana State Fair layout to share. This is my beautiful granddaughter riding a pony for her very first time. I was so excited for her!! She was a bit nervous, but seemed to enjoy it once she got through the line and started riding. I've loved horses for most of my life, so I especially enjoyed seeing her eyes light up!!

 I used Simple Stories "We Are Family" collection. I randomly doodled my own cross stitches on the blue cardstock to tie in with the patterned paper. Once again, my StampinUp! five petal punch was perfect since it's similar to the flowers on the patterned paper.  I topped them with little buttons from my stash. Red and white checked washi came in handy as an accent. The journaling card is from Basic Grey.

 I found the cute title in Design Space. So perfect for a little girl's first pony ride!!

Thanks for checking out my Indiana State Fair layouts this week. If you get a chance to visit one of the State Fairs, you should definitely go check out the animals, ride the rides, and enjoy some yummy fair food! It's a wonderful way to spend a summer day, especially if your grands are as adorable as mine. ❤❤

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Mount of Beatitudes"

Today, I'm sharing another layout from my newly completed Israel scrapbook. The Mount of Beatitudes was one of the most beautiful spots we visited.

 As a group, we found some shade and took turns reading scripture. It was still morning, but boy was it hot outside already! 

 It was so surreal that we were there at the spot where Jesus gave his Sermon on the Mount!! The view of the sea was amazing! They built a church here to represent the Biblical significance of the area. I have another layout that shows the inside of the church, but the grounds were so lush and green, these pictures deserved their own layout.

I used washi to frame the photos. It's subtle, but it's a repeating pattern of a world map. My journaling around the edge comes partly from the Sermon on the Mount. A few layered, punched flowers and a bright pop of green keeps the focus on the pictures.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I hope the sun is shining where you are today!

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "70 Years Young"

I'm blessed to have two sister-in-laws that are like sisters to me. I have a brother of my own, but no sisters.

 This beautiful SIL of mine turned 70 years old last year. She looks and acts so much younger than that. Age is truly just a number.

 My family is by far my biggest blessing! They make me laugh (non-stop), and give me a sense of belonging and purpose that I would struggle to have otherwise!

This page was pretty simple once I figured out the best way to layer the photos to get them all on the page. Washi tape on the corners, punched journaling banner tags and flowers...easy peasy!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Hope you are staying warm and hunkered down with the ones you love!

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Cookies"

Do you and your family have the tradition of making Christmas cookies each year? We do! I'm actually surprised how much my grown kids seem to enjoy it and this year, the grands were really enjoying it as well. I love our time together!!

This was the last time making cookies at our old house. Such sweet memories there, all packed in around the dining room table. What a mess, but so much yummy fun! When the cookies were all decorated, of course we had lots of frosting left in the tubes so my youngest boy and his wife decided to take care of it for us. Katie squeezed the tube so hard, the top flew off and frosting went all over her face and jacket!! She took it like a champ. What else can you do, right?

I love my family so much!  We just celebrated our first Christmas with these crazies in our new home. What a blast! I love making all of these new memories in our new place. We made cookies last Saturday together and I can't wait to put together a new cookie decorating layout to share.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Hope you are up to your elbows in Christmas festivities!

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Big Kids"

Watching your kids grow up and become awesome adults is a major blessing! We snapped these photos of our sons and their wives enjoying Christmas last year.

 Our grands were already done opening and were playing with their gifts. Now it was time for the big kids to enjoy theirs.
These two boys are such a delight to us. We are so proud of who they have become and LOVE spending time with them just getting caught up on their week.They both live nearby and we can see each other often. That, alone, is a blessing!

I used super simple embellishments on this page. The gifts are simply rectangles with bakers twine tied around them and the poinsettias were made with StampinUp's 5 petal flower punch, doubled up with wood buttons in the center. For quick leaves, I used the same 5 petal flower punch with green paper and cut into multiple leaves and tucked them under each flower.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! More Christmas layouts to come!

Two page Layout - "Grateful - Thankful"

Here's another layout from my 30th work anniversary celebration! My oldest son (tall, dark and handsome bearded one) and grandson (short one with blue eyes, who doesn't look much like his Daddy) were able to stop by for a cookie. My oldest friends from work were, of course, there by my side as well. I'm truly blessed with good, solid, true friends at work.

 This smiley friend above in the bottom, left corner picture with me is such a hoot! We have way too much fun. We've been working together for 20 years or so... and we never cease to crack each other up. We have so many stories to tell...we really should write a book. I've been working with my beautiful friend (upper left) for 30 years now! She was at Brotherhood before me. She greeted me within the first week. We got to know each other and have been besties ever since. We even hang out often when we're "off the clock". So she must truly enjoy my company, right? 😜

 My silly grandson has the biggest blue eyes ever!! 😍😘 He had fun hanging out with us for a little while and eating yummy cookies.The handsome man next to me is my husband of almost 33 years! He loves me well and I'm truly blessed for his example of gentleness, kindness, and patience in my life.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today !! I'm not sure what I'll be posting next, so you'll just have to come lookin'.

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Home Tour"

Time to share another Key West 30th anniversary layout!

If you ever go to Key West, the Hemingway House is definitely worth your time. We enjoyed checking out the architecture, simple furnishings and décor. However; the six toed cats were our favorite!! They're everywhere. They are very well cared for and quite friendly.

 I framed my title with an arched window and open arched shutters cut from Cricut's Art Philosohy  to look like the windows on the house. How boring would the title have been without the window? 😏 The patterned paper is StampinUp with ribbon from Paper Studio, and green chevron washi from Queen & Co. The StampinUp five point flower punch and bitty scalloped circle punch worked great for the flowers, topped with buttons.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! See you soon.

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Making Merry"

Here's a Christmas Eve 2014 layout of my crazy family. Christmas brings out the "crazies" and the cuties!

 I cut the elf legs from some patterned paper and then popped them up on the page overlapping the pictures a little bit. The paper is Reminisce "Dear Santa" and the ribbon from Tim Holtz.

The title font is from Cricut's Plantin Schoolbook and the journaling tag from WeR "Silver and Gold" collection. The poinsettia is Cricut's Art Philosophy.

 Here's my favorite cuties sitting in front of my Christmas tree all ready for Christmas Eve service at our church. I love them so much!

Be sure to stop back for more Christmas layouts!!