A couple new layouts

It's been awhile. Here are a couple new layouts. And coming tomorrow I have a big scrapbooking announcement, so be on the lookout for that. I can't wait to share the news with you. Hope you are having a nice relaxing three-day weekend!

kraft paper: The Paper Studio | patterned paper: Crate Paper, Pink Paislee, October Afternoon, My Mind’s Eye | orange cardstock: DCWV | alpha stickers: BasicGrey | alpha stamps: EK Success | pen: Copic Multiliner | stamp ink: Memento | other: thread

These next two layouts were made for the class I taught in August at The Keepsake Element.

kraft paper: The Paper Studio | patterned paper: Crate Paper, Bo Bunny, & Bella Blvd. | eyelets: Making Memories | alpha stickers: American Crafts | pen: Copic Multiliner | other: Tim Holtz tiny attacher, baker's twine

cardstock: Bazzill | patterned paper: Crate Paper, Bo Bunny, & Bella Blvd. | alpha stickers: American Crafts | pen: Copic Multiliner | other: Tim Holtz tiny attacher, baker's twine

My First Photo Shoot

I haven't taken a photography class since high school when we still used film and darkrooms. That one class was magic for me, and I decided I must have a darkroom in my future house. Well, things have changed a bit. I've had my Nikon DSLR (D50) for 5-6 years now and have hardly ever moved out of auto. I've been wanting to get more comfortable with shooting manual again, and some friends of ours gave me a good reason to brush up on my skills. Here's a few of my favorites from my first "official" photo shoot on Saturday:

I can't deny it, I am SO pleased with how these turned out! Photography has always just been a hobby for me. I'm not looking to start a "full blown" photography business, but it looks like I may have lots of opportunities for more photo shoots in the near future. ...And I'm totally looking forward to it. I had so much fun!

In the spotlight

One of my most recent layouts is featured on the Club Ck Blog. Go check it out! (It's the layout titled Curtis Orchard).