Are you excited about July 4th weekend?  I’m not. I actually don’t like any major holidays. Because, I’m obligated to spend time with my hubby’s side of the family. =(

Well, at least the sound of fireworks will cheer me up. =)

And my fireworks flip book!

I used fireworks elements from Danielle Young’s Funky Fourth Page Kit!

How did I make it? I wrote an article on Danielle’s blog. =)

Have a Funky Fourth!

Last night, I took my kids to Bull Run Festival of Lights show. They even had a carnival that my kids enjoyed very much despite the freezing cold weather. Lately we’ve been driving around the area to find houses with a nice light decoration, and though it’s not all that easy taking my kids for any outing, seeing Christmas lights definitely puts me in the holiday spirit. Kyle is so excited about Christmas and that makes this the most wonderful time of the year.

Digital kits: Season of Giving and Holiday Dates by Sahlin Studio

I put little crystal beads inside a Sweet Treat Cup. Print and cut the ornament element and closed it with digital paper.

Oh, and I also made a fabric ornament. I must work on my sewing skill.

Printed on a PhotoFabric.

Teeheehee =)

I had so much fun making Christmas photo card last year, I decided to make another whimsical one this year.

Digital scrapbook kit: Winter Fishing by OlgaUnger Designs

Photo cards were printed from Persnickety Prints. I placed the order around 2 am. Received an “Your package is on its way” email around 7 pm! Will definitely order from them again.

I stamped on a 5×5 cardstock, and attached it to the back of the photo.

Ugh~! I hate journaling!

Heehee.

Hate is a strong word and I keep telling my son not to express his feelings with that word, but that is how I feel about writing. I cringe whenever I write.

When I started scrapbooking, I had no plan on doing any journaling on my layouts except putting event name, location, and date. I didn’t see the needs. So what my kids don’t see the stories behind the photos? They could imagine and make their own stories. Hehe. But, I read and hear about the famous scrapbookers talking about the journaling, and I’m trying to overcome my fear. So what that my writing is not perfect and I’m embarrassed about my kids reading it! I’m sure they’ll be used to my broken English by the time they are able to read it. =)

I used supplies from PaperWorks Co. PaperCard Kit – October.

I’m a sketch challenged, so I used a digital template by Scrapping with Liz in Photoshop. This template was part of theDailyDigi Digi Files (May 2010).

Printed the photo blocks and journal on the Kraft cardstock. And, the photos separately on a 8.5×11 photo paper (Red River Paper – 75lb. Artic Polar Luster).

Stamp: The Pumpkin Patch by Rachelle A Miller
Coloring: Colored pencils.
Inks: Staz-On, Memento

Rocket Bag hybrid template released at theDigiChick today!

I was motivated to make this template to use for my son’s recent birthday party favors.

Here, I cut the fins off from the template to create a tombstone.

Digital scrapbook template: boooooohoo… it’s halloween! by Seven Dayz Designs

First person to leave a comment on this post gets this Rocket Bag hybrid template for free!

=)

Many thanks!!!