tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57451691879042585912024-03-12T23:26:15.154-07:00Art is The Imitation of LifeInspire...Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.comBlogger290125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-32883902784752247132013-08-16T06:00:00.000-07:002013-08-16T06:00:06.487-07:00Tombow 100 daysHey hey hey!<br />
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You girls are in the know so you probably already know this, but just in case you don't. <a href="http://blog.tombowusa.com/" target="_blank">Tombow</a> is celebrating 100 years of being in the crafty business. To celebrate they are featuring 100 designers on their blog. And guess who is joining them :) Who's super excited!?! This girl is!!! LOL!!! Ok let me calm down.<br />
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I used my cricut and cut that heart out and decided on a coordinating Tombow color pencil to lightly color the heart. And do you see that super cute little girl. I also used the <a href="http://blog.tombowusa.com/" target="_blank">Tombow</a> coloring pencils to color her hair and skin. </div>
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I really love how soft and easy to use these coloring pencils are. I really enjoyed myself and look forward to making more fun projects with these Tombow products. I am headed to my local craft store to pick up some refills to the Tombow adhesive runner because it's AWESOMENESS!!!</div>
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I combined a little Teresa Collins, Echo Park, and Dear Lizzy. I hope you all enjoy and will visit the Tombow <a href="http://blog.tombowusa.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> to check out all the amazing artist they are featuring. Chat with you soon :)<br />
<br />Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-37159086528594005902013-07-25T19:14:00.000-07:002013-07-25T21:52:12.060-07:00Backsplash babe'Summer is in full effect and almost over. Both June and July are gone and August is underway. I can't believe it. Back to school shopping is staring me in the face. For all three kiddos!?! I should try and take them individually. It could make it less painful. But time is of the essence so that probably won't happen.<br />
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Last post I talked about getting my house in order and organizing rooms, and closets, etc. Well I have been up to some good. I am proud to say the coat closet, linen closet, master bedroom closet, underneath the bathroom sink, and the pantry have all been organized and have maintained it's organization for weeks. And my children are doing well with keeping things maintained. For now anyway, lol. While I have more rooms to go I am excited to be getting there. We are on a project roll around here in the White household. Steven has decided instead of a mini vacation this summer, he wants to do some upgrading and redecorating to the house. So since I am always up for a good home improvement project, we are going to have the kitchen backsplash replaced this weekend. Early Friday morning there will be a few good men here to tear down what has been our backsplash for five years. Steven is so very excited. I am too but I am kinda nervous. I guess my nerves are simply because once it's up there is no going back. Either way I can't wait to show you how it all turns out. And I will also have photos of the organized spaces.<br />
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Using a mixture of Pebbles Inc & Fancy Pants papers on both these projects. I love these note pockets by Pebbles Inc. So many possibilities my only regret is not buying more. </div>
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Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-57914367827255918572013-03-20T08:40:00.002-07:002013-03-20T19:15:34.502-07:00What's hap'ningHey guys,<br />
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The last time we chatted I returned to work after almost 5 years at home with the kiddos. Our family was adjusting to having both parents working full time again, and all the insanity that comes with.<br />
Well, as life often does things have changed again :) I am not totally sad about the change. I am glad to be home again. Being able to have lunch with Madison at her new school, help Bailey continue to prepare for Pre-K, and help Jeremiah with science projects. It's rewarding to be able to stay home and foster what's important in the lives of your children. It's also super taxing, lol. But I am grateful to be able to do it. And Steven is happy to have me back home, and to have to normality return to our home. You are probably wondering what changed, why I am back at home. Well, we live in a small rural town in Tx. When we first purchased our home and moved from California this city had one of the best school districts in the area. In a matter of 3 years that changed. So we had both Madison and Bailey in Private School which was located in East Fort Worth about 20-30 minutes from our home. We are still a one car family, so we would have had to invest in another vehicle (another car note, not a fan), continue tuition for one child (since the Madison got accepted to a school we have had her on the waiting list for 3 years). We would basically be spending what I am making on childcare, tuition, and another vehicle. Just doesn't make sense and we aren't about debt but financial freedom. So that's why and how I ended up back at home.<br />
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One of the benefits of being back home and having slight control over your schedule is being able to scrap. Of course what else is there, lol. No really it's nice being able to get a little scrappy time in. And not always having to think about the million other things that the day or week will require.<br />
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Aside from scrapping being back home has really brought to my attention how much our home has been neglected. Everything is out of place or just doesn't have a place. Our first 3 years here we did well and things managed to stay in place. But we never really had complete organization. And since Spring is upon us, I have decided to do some Spring cleaning, and organizing. With the help of pinterest I have found an amazing <a href="http://www.imperfecthomemaking.com/search/label/31%20DAYS%20TO%20AN%20ORGANIZED%20HOME" target="_blank">blog</a>. I believe can give the help I need to really organize my home in practical way. So as a new season approaches I am excited about all the things God has ahead. It will be fun.<br />
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So you ask what have you scrapped lately. Here goes...<br />
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I am currently working on two more layouts I can't wait to share. I have had so much fun. I hope you girls are doing well. I can't wait to blog hop and check out what you've been up to.Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-26797175781937420262012-12-12T19:44:00.001-08:002012-12-12T19:50:22.080-08:00I'm back at it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After almost 5 years of being out of corporate America I have returned to work. As you can imagine it is quite the lifestyle adjustment. The kids have adjusted faster than I expected. With Bailey being in school full time now I guess it doesn't affect her the way I thought it would. Or did it?... The first week she didn't really speak to me. She wouldn't hug me or look at me. </div>
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She seems to be well adjusted now... even though she has been whining more than normal. Not sure if that's due to me returning to work, or her just being 4. But hey all in all it's been pretty cool balancing home life, and work life. </div>
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I managed to squeeze in a mini Fall photo shoot. Which I desperately needed in order to really enjoy the Fall and Winter scrapping that is about to take place :) And I haven't done a Fall/Winter shoot of the kids in almost two years. What was once a tradition became an obligation. But this year that all change and it has gone back to normal. I shoot for me again. </div>
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This is Jeremiah can you believe it? He is 12 now. One more year and he is a real teenager :( Where did the time go?</div>
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And here are the Princesses, Madison is 6 now, and Bailey is 4. They both go to a small Private School together and are doing great. I can't believe Bailey is 4 she was just about 10 months old when I started this blog.<br />
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Ok some of you may not remember this paper but this is some old SEI from about 2 years ago "Monrovia". I was in love with this line. And believe it or not this is a layout I started over a year ago and just put the finishing touches on it. I have a small stack of layouts I want to finish. So here is a small step toward that goal.<br />
This is Jeremiah at 9, Fall 2010.<br />
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Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-91395860654803818852012-10-26T04:00:00.000-07:002012-10-26T04:00:10.193-07:00Hey bloggers,<br />
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I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of the Fall season so far. Here in Tx we are still experiencing 80+ degree weather, but that's better than 110 degree weather. I will take what I can get. We are hoping for a real Fall, and Winter season this year. We were cheated out of the luxury of the cold weather last year. Which left us with an overwhelming amount of bugs, and other critters.<br />
I am so excited about sweaters, boots, Fall candles, hot chocolate, chilli, and everything related to the season. I am happy to sit in the house more days than not under a warm blanket, in some comfy sweats, scrapping, and scrapping,lol.<br />
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This Fall I will be more intentional about taking more images of my children. Last year I failed miserably in that area. It's hard to take as many pictures of your family when your photographing everyone else's.<br />
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I have had this picture of Bailey for a while now. I've wanted to scrap it for so long, but it felt like I could never find the right papers and design for it. Finally, My Minds Eye came along :) and created the "Sweetest Thing" collection. Allowing me to finally create a page for this sweet image of my baby girl.<br />
A little history about this photo. It was taken right at the beginning of Fall 2010. This was about the time Bailey started getting really sick throwing up mysteriously. She had been in and out of the ER and doctors offices, test after test, with doctors trying to determine what was causing her to become so sick. With each visit we would be left in the dark, wondering what was making our sweet baby so ill. On this particular day I had planned to take her out and photograph her for Fall. And out of no where she started to fall ill. I pray I never forget what she said to me, "Mom I want to take pictures". I said Bailey it's cold outside and your not feeling well. We will try another day. She insisted "No Mommy I want too". So we pulled the car over and took maybe 10 frames before she became too weak to continue. This is one of the photos I got that day. It's a wonderful reminder of how brave she was, and is.<br />
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<br />Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-92173234048953479682012-10-03T21:37:00.000-07:002012-10-03T21:37:13.434-07:00Hey Ladies,<br />
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It's been three weeks since I last blogged. I said I was going to be blogging consistently but 3 weeks isn't too bad is it? The good news is I have been scrapping. Not as much as I would like but I have completed 2 pages and finished 2 that I started over a year ago. Yes you read that right... I have about 5 or 6 layouts that I started and never finished. I put the foundation of the layout down; paper, images, but no embellies or detail. I figured finishing these pages could be a great way for me to get back into the groove of creating. I was kinda rusty, trying to find my way back to a layout that felt like me. I created one that I was so unhappy with. I plan to take it apart and redo it. The good thing about that layout is I was able to work out some of those quirks, and kinks.<br />
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Over the past few weeks I have been trying to get re-adjusted to everything scrap. You know what's new in the industry, changes that have taken place, what new products to buy, and tools to invest in. What better way to do all of this than to visit Scrappers Boutique. I haven't been there in about 5 months, and I haven't placed any online orders in I don't know when. It was great to see everyone, and all the fun changes made to the store.<br />
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This layout was created Nov. of last year. The photo was taken July of last year. The products are a mesh mash of a left over kit from Scarlet Lime, and a Studio Calico kit. The really sad part is the Scarlet Lime kit is so old I am not sure what year I bought it. I think it's 2010, or early 2011 LOL.<br />
I will chat with you ladies soon, I have some new scrap goodies from My Minds Eye, and Teresa Collins that I picked up and I can't wait to get busy with them.<br />
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Well, I am headed to bed. Nighty night!!<br />
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<br />Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-52082801379388465602012-09-15T12:49:00.000-07:002012-09-15T12:49:34.914-07:00I am backHello Bloggers,<br />
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I can't believe November 1st 2011 was my last blog post. So much has happened in that time. It feels like forever since I have scrapped and been involved in the community of art.<br />
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I took a break from it all after dealing with the lost of my father in law. Our family really needed to focus on each other and learning to deal with the fact that he is with our Lord now. So, I stopped photography, scrapbooking, and anything else that didn't completely involve every single one of us as a family. I know you ladies understand. As much as we love this craft, the real reason we do this is to celebrate and document the life we are blessed to be living and when a piece of that is lost then it's time to take a step back and rethink it all.<br />
I can't tell you the struggle it's been. As many of you know, (that have followed me from the beginning) my daughter Madison and Dad were like <b>best</b> friends. While it's been hard for us all, I believe she struggles the most. There are times when Steven and I will catch her just staring at a photo of the both of them. She sometimes just breaks down and acts out without any warning. We know it's just frustration. We encourage her to express herself and try to explain the way she feels.<br />
Bailey said that he wanted to live with Jesus and not with us anymore. It's so hard to explain death to little kids. It's hard for adults to understand, even more so for children. The one thing that gets us all through is the promises we have from our Heavenly Father, <b>The God of comfort</b>.<br />
Matthew 5:4 and Philippians 1:21, when the Apostle Paul says, "For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."<br />
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I have missed all of you and your inspiring work. Even more than that I have missed your friendships. The support and connections made from women all over the country and world.<br />
I have kept in touch with a few of you. You have been so kind to check on me and my family via Facebook, and email. Thank you so much for that :) It means the world.<br />
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It looks like so much has changed in your lives as well. I have been able to sneak over to a few of your blogs and check you out and I have a lot more blog hopping to do :)<br />
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Well gals, I love you all and plan on being a consistent blogger and scrapper again :)<br />
I am also re-entering the world of photography. I have decided to expand my market and focus on Families, Children, as well as High School Seniors again.<br />
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Thank you to all of my followers that hung in there with me. You girls rock!<br />
<br />Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-34523378441025467122011-11-01T06:19:00.000-07:002011-11-01T06:36:50.311-07:00Get Picky Blog Hop "WINNER"Good Morning,<br />
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thank you to all the ladies that played along in the Get Picky blog hop. The DT and GDT really brought the inspiration. I was so inspired I created my first boy layout in months. Interesting enough it really doesn't look very masculine but I still love it :)<br />
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Well, I had Jeremiah pick a number to decide on the winner and here is what he came up with.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE.........<br />
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#24 Jessica Pascarella of "Kissin Krafts blog". http://kissinkrafts.blogspot.com/<br />
Congrats Jessica so glad you played along with us. Please email (tajwhite25@gmail.com) me your address so I can get your RAK out to you.<br />
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I haven't photographed the boy layout yet but when I do I will be back to share. Getting my scrappin mojo back :) Feels good! Okay I am off to do some blog hopping :)<br />
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I will leave you with this question and image. What line of paper/kit do you all think would go with this image? I want to scrap it so bad but seem to be drawing a blank on what papers could work. Leave your comments and feedback. I love hearing your opinions.<br />
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and there are Many more ways to win. Leave a comment on this blog for a chance to win a RAK.<br />
Now it's time to hop on back to the <a href="http://www.getpicky.blogspot.com/">Get Picky blog</a> and leave your final comment. </div></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"></div>Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-86569161333993364482011-09-25T11:53:00.000-07:002011-09-25T11:53:44.159-07:00Hey Ya'll!!!Hey friends, <br />
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I have been a baaaad blogger :( I sure have missed ya'll. So here's what's been up with the White Family. <br />
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Our family is preparing to move within the next 3 months---or so. No one told me when we purchased this house that if we -ever- moved it would take so much effort to pack it ALLL up. Packing a home is NOTHING like packing an apartment. Making myself a packing to do list, and slowing packing things we don't use on a regular basis has been a big help. <br />
I am excited about our move. We are headed to a city called Frisco, Texas. Steven has taken a job out there and has been on the job since August. The drive back and forth is taking a lot out of him. He spends about 4 hours a day in travel time. We all can't wait for that drive time to come to an end. My poor hubby ;(<br />
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On a more exciting note! I have been getting my scrap on and it feels sooooo good. I can't wait to share all the fun stuff I have been creating. All the yummy CHA product is rolling into the stores and it's been so exciting to see. <br />
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I am having a lot of fun with all the Crate Paper wonderfulness. Here is some Emma's shoppe featuring my Bailey Rae. This photo was taken the week she turned 3. I caught this shot while asking her to smile for me. She turned to me and said "I don't want to smile Mommy, I just wanna be sad". She is very expressive to say the least. I loved this image because it shows such emotion and got me to thinking about how my baby girl was no longer a baby. So this was an emotional day for both her and I.<br />
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Well, I am off to say hey to "YOU" my girls. See you on your blogs :-)Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-30060885081970496612011-07-24T18:32:00.000-07:002011-07-24T18:32:30.563-07:00Join UsHey Ladies, as promised I said I would share when things were ready to rock and roll. Well, that time has come. And <a href="http://www.whitephotographique.com/">White Photographique</a> couldn't be more excited and proud to share all of our hard work with you all. After a 16 month journey, God has brought us to this point. A point of trust and continuous growth and blessings. <br />
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Please join us in the celebration of the new <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Photographique/163531483670143?sk=app_139229522811253">Facebook</a> Page, and <a href="http://www.whitephotographique.com/">Website</a>. <br />
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AUGUST 1ST we will launch our Senior Spokes Model search. If you are a High School Senior or know a Senior in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and want to be a Spokes Model for <a href="http://www.whitephotographique.com/">White Photographique</a> this will be your chance. Spread the word, tell your friends, and family to LIKE our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Photographique/163531483670143?sk=app_139229522811253">FACEBOOk</a> page and get ready for our Spokes Model search.<br />
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Thank you to all you ladies who have been such an encouragement and blessing to me. I love you and thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-75098202125748242062011-06-07T09:24:00.000-07:002011-06-07T09:27:36.436-07:00It's been awhile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ND4J2iX1xdo/Te5RbE7mdcI/AAAAAAAADbo/qj6D8N5SfZI/s1600/Guest%2BDesigner%2BBlinkie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="199" width="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ND4J2iX1xdo/Te5RbE7mdcI/AAAAAAAADbo/qj6D8N5SfZI/s400/Guest%2BDesigner%2BBlinkie.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Good Afternoon Crafty ladies, it's been a while since I've blogged. I promise I have been actually doing something. I have so much on my blog that needs to be updated and changed. I just need to find the time to sit and do it.<br />
But with all the time that has been running from me lately. I did find the time to create a few layouts for the gals over at ColorCreations. I am honored to play along with there sketch and Guest Design for this week. Here is the sketch<br />
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I am reflecting on how she has changed. <br />Here is my kit this month<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6BcC2g-uKp0/Ta7k5w6Uf6I/AAAAAAAADZo/6G5Dagz_XIQ/s1600/April-Kit-1-Hattie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6BcC2g-uKp0/Ta7k5w6Uf6I/AAAAAAAADZo/6G5Dagz_XIQ/s400/April-Kit-1-Hattie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597663067901296546" /></a><br /><br />and a layout<br />this is my neighbors son Jacob, he's such a cutie pie.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JhRcwLp4lCs/Ta7mz9J7AMI/AAAAAAAADaA/eUh49sWlrNI/s1600/daisies%2Bapril%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JhRcwLp4lCs/Ta7mz9J7AMI/AAAAAAAADaA/eUh49sWlrNI/s400/daisies%2Bapril%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597665167132000450" /></a><br /><br />Here is the challenge this month<br />Pick one of the DT from Scrapbook Dasies that participated in this hop, and lift her<br />You use the gallery here, or your personal blogs to search for a layout of your choice. You must upload the completed lift along with a picture or a link to the person/layout that they lift onto the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58322850850">FACEBOOK</a> page. <br /><br />I lifted DT member <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/17396436317325024748">Seppa</a>. I love her style and thought this layout was just gorgeous. I love the design and the awesome detail.<br />Here is her original<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tt3y20SMdMY/Ta7pCJ1Mc5I/AAAAAAAADaQ/XF5blXLdlvI/s1600/seppa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 394px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tt3y20SMdMY/Ta7pCJ1Mc5I/AAAAAAAADaQ/XF5blXLdlvI/s400/seppa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597667610076148626" /></a><br /><br />here is my take<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q11df-fsZ0Q/Ta7nvzo5XqI/AAAAAAAADaI/djkauRGWgEY/s1600/daisies%2Bapril%2B006%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q11df-fsZ0Q/Ta7nvzo5XqI/AAAAAAAADaI/djkauRGWgEY/s400/daisies%2Bapril%2B006%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597666195369713314" /></a><br />Now it's time to hop on over to Seppa's<a href="http://guiseppagubler.blogspot.com/"> blog </a>to be wowed even more by her work. See you soon!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-65019465939102950772011-03-28T06:00:00.000-07:002011-03-28T06:00:11.755-07:00MLS Farewell Blog Hop<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F3cMba_o9D4/TY_qZb5HfAI/AAAAAAAADYs/ErI-byhm5nw/s1600/188035_110244482355466_1558551_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 175px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F3cMba_o9D4/TY_qZb5HfAI/AAAAAAAADYs/ErI-byhm5nw/s400/188035_110244482355466_1558551_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588943385295027202" /></a><br /><br />It's time to say goodbye, my time wiht MLS has been amazing and I will miss all the fun I have had. I am so excited for all the fun I know the new DT will have. <br />I hope you are joining me from the talented <a href="http://www.scrappysusandupre.com/">Susan Dupre's blog</a>. <br /><br />Here is one of my all time favorite MLS projects...<br />I love the child like whimsy of everything created from MLS. The colors and the photo are meant for each other here. I had so much fun creating this.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MLS1vZysrQM/TY_rLDwLXwI/AAAAAAAADY0/9AFijfkz4z0/s1600/MLS%2BFeb%2B003%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MLS1vZysrQM/TY_rLDwLXwI/AAAAAAAADY0/9AFijfkz4z0/s400/MLS%2BFeb%2B003%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588944237808541442" /></a><br /><br />And something new...<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iZf_XdI4Y5Y/TY_rnO67dCI/AAAAAAAADY8/5rHE7iUXxA0/s1600/March%2BMLS%2B003%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iZf_XdI4Y5Y/TY_rnO67dCI/AAAAAAAADY8/5rHE7iUXxA0/s400/March%2BMLS%2B003%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588944721842762786" /></a><br /><br />close up<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WjvArMswNo4/TY_rxKReTwI/AAAAAAAADZE/6JSZl_d020Y/s1600/March%2BMLS%2B004%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WjvArMswNo4/TY_rxKReTwI/AAAAAAAADZE/6JSZl_d020Y/s400/March%2BMLS%2B004%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588944892393836290" /></a><br /><br />It's time to hop on over to <a href="http://tlocher.blogspot.com/">Tracey Locher's blog</a> to be wowed. Thanks for hopping with this group one last time :)<br />It's been a pleasure getting to know many of you!! Mwah!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-3284772195372408912011-03-17T13:11:00.000-07:002011-03-17T16:41:20.589-07:00TCR Blog Hop<a target="_blank" href="http://s754.photobucket.com/albums/xx187/LCQSART/?action=view&current=Blog-Hop.gif"></a><a href="http://www.thecolorroom.ning.com"><img class="align-center" src="http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx187/LCQSART/Blog-Hop.gif?width=297" width="297" /></a><br /><br />Welcome, hopefully you started hopping from the <a href="http://thecolorroom.ning.com/">TCR</a> site, and are joining me from the amazing <a href="http://www.stephdevlin.typepad.com/">Steph Devlin's blog</a>. My name is Taj and I am a RDA this month for The Color Room and I am having a ball. An<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu7zeontY20/TYKC978UXBI/AAAAAAAADXE/DeSpOIWPlRs/s1600/50whitewashedHIS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu7zeontY20/TYKC978UXBI/AAAAAAAADXE/DeSpOIWPlRs/s400/50whitewashedHIS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585170488467151890" /></a><br /><br />My take...<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B52I2-v1Ezw/TYKZQCdEZDI/AAAAAAAADXs/DIACNdFYXKg/s1600/Madison%2B5th%2Bb%2527day%2Bshoot%2B134%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B52I2-v1Ezw/TYKZQCdEZDI/AAAAAAAADXs/DIACNdFYXKg/s400/Madison%2B5th%2Bb%2527day%2Bshoot%2B134%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585194988708586546" /></a><br />close up<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMYTiaj9ik4/TYKZjPdo0pI/AAAAAAAADX0/wWWlyKWOyE4/s1600/Madison%2B5th%2Bb%2527day%2Bshoot%2B140%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMYTiaj9ik4/TYKZjPdo0pI/AAAAAAAADX0/wWWlyKWOyE4/s400/Madison%2B5th%2Bb%2527day%2Bshoot%2B140%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585195318618149522" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here are a few things that you may be interested in knowing about me.<br /><br /><br />1. I am from.........Jamaica, and have lived in several different cities and states. I am currently Designing for....... shimmerz, My little Shoebox,Scrappers Boutique, Scrapbook Daisies, Sketchy Thursdays, & this month TCR :)<br /><br />2. I Live with.........My super awesome hubby of almost 6 years and our 3 crazy kiddos. Jeremiah 10, Madison 5 & Bailey almost 3.<br /><br />3. On my desk right now you will find.......all of what you see on my layout for palette #50 and some extras that didn't make the cut ;)<br />4. My favourite colours to work with at the moment are........soft pinks, purples, yellow and always red. I don't have favorite color combo's really I just love color in general.<br />5. What kind of themes do you often scrap? I am a 100% everyday life scrapper. I like to record whatever it is that make my children unique. And yes I mainly scrap just for art sake.<br />6. Where do you scrap? In my scrap room which is an extra bedroom in our home. It's still being decorated. This is as far as I have gotten. I love it because it's really organzied. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qLuEbn1xObQ/TYKJcVVCdbI/AAAAAAAADXM/o7_y4kjFcYo/s1600/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B321%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qLuEbn1xObQ/TYKJcVVCdbI/AAAAAAAADXM/o7_y4kjFcYo/s400/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B321%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585177607747564978" /></a><br /><br />7. What is your scrapping process? I usually start with product, if I am driven to use a set of papers then I am ready to go and can usually find photos to go with that. Sometimes it's the opposite and I have a photo or two I want to scrap and get the story down while it's fresh. I make myself a mini kit of embellies, paints, papers etc that I want to use and get started.<br />8. My favourite food is........ Ackee and salt fish (also known as cod fish) It's an Island meal. So yummy!!<br />9. My top 3 favourite tools are....... scissors, big shot, and corner rounder.<br />10. I get my inspiration from..... everywhere, other scrappers, magazines, clothes, you name it, there is some inspiration to be found.<br />11. Describe a Technique you used on your project this week........ since this weeks color palette is all blues with hits of grey. I used a piece of raw chipboard,inked the edges, & used a white rub on that would give the chipboard a grey look. <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sd2yzoNOSXM/TYKY8QP4n6I/AAAAAAAADXk/zNmb6jSxRUs/s1600/Madison%2B5th%2Bb%2527day%2Bshoot%2B142%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sd2yzoNOSXM/TYKY8QP4n6I/AAAAAAAADXk/zNmb6jSxRUs/s400/Madison%2B5th%2Bb%2527day%2Bshoot%2B142%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585194648814002082" /></a><br /><br />I thank you for hopping along with us this week and taking the time to get to know me better. Please leave your blogs in your comments as well. I would love to get to know you all better as well. And please become a follower so I can keep up with you!<br />Now it's time to hop on over to the crazy talented <a href="http://crop-addict.blogspot.com/">Tomoko's blog</a>.Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-72651578773555740072011-03-16T09:18:00.000-07:002011-03-16T09:28:42.034-07:00AC Guest DesignerMan oh man, there are certain times in a designers life were you feel so honored to do what you do. And when I received the email from Paige over a month ago it was certainly one of those times. I am so excited to be the weekly Guest Designer for American Crafts Studio <a href="http://americancrafts.typepad.com/studio/">blog</a> this week. Here are the projects I created with the amazing "Hello Sunshine" spring line. <br /><br />Peaceful...<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yl30Y6K6Aqc/TYDjlEQgcoI/AAAAAAAADWI/75Iqr4Bc0kA/s1600/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B101%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yl30Y6K6Aqc/TYDjlEQgcoI/AAAAAAAADWI/75Iqr4Bc0kA/s400/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B101%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584713763877057154" /></a><br /><br />Altered frame...<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NgZuQuLyQyE/TYDjxQiSRBI/AAAAAAAADWQ/iGykDOeiN4o/s1600/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B116%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NgZuQuLyQyE/TYDjxQiSRBI/AAAAAAAADWQ/iGykDOeiN4o/s400/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B116%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584713973331280914" /></a><br /><br />Friend card...<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4uwuvq_jIg/TYDj9in4ErI/AAAAAAAADWY/Nrqia42pZOI/s1600/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B111%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4uwuvq_jIg/TYDj9in4ErI/AAAAAAAADWY/Nrqia42pZOI/s400/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B111%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584714184344998578" /></a><br /><br />Backyard Play...<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w6YWzPy6djI/TYDkLganwGI/AAAAAAAADWg/LUhFwVyXHbw/s1600/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B092%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w6YWzPy6djI/TYDkLganwGI/AAAAAAAADWg/LUhFwVyXHbw/s400/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B092%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584714424270700642" /></a><br /><br />I heart you card...<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gLsWw8shRnU/TYDkWXiRb7I/AAAAAAAADWo/X-kvnHn8JpU/s1600/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B107%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gLsWw8shRnU/TYDkWXiRb7I/AAAAAAAADWo/X-kvnHn8JpU/s400/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B107%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584714610865434546" /></a><br /><br />Brilliant Artist...<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zNG7TkaxbkA/TYDkjeisWHI/AAAAAAAADWw/pfL3RItoLz0/s1600/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B098%2Bcopy-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zNG7TkaxbkA/TYDkjeisWHI/AAAAAAAADWw/pfL3RItoLz0/s400/Maddie%2BB%2BDay%2B098%2Bcopy-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584714836084545650" /></a><br /><br />Thanks American Crafts for affording me this opportunity. I had a wonderful time. If your up to it you can check out the AC Studio blog <a href="http://americancrafts.typepad.com/studio/">here</a>. Here is tons of inspiration there to be seen. See you soon!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-34436415810962710822011-03-11T06:00:00.000-08:002011-03-11T06:00:11.868-08:00Scrapbook Daisies Blog HopWelcome to the next stop on the <a href="http://scrapbookdaisies.blogspot.com/">Scrapbook Daisies </a>Blog Hop!! If you have arrived here first, then please start in the beginning at the Scrapbook Daisies Home <a href="http://scrapbookdaisies.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and do the hop in order...you will be glad you did!. <br /><br />Scrapbook Daisies has the most amazing kits...full of beauties!>>> Every month brings something fun and new to love.<br /><br />Here is the kit that I worked with this month....<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eCY-II5Wi-k/TXhTRbA0QxI/AAAAAAAADU8/rP3m11_cDFk/s1600/Kit-2-Happy-go-lucky.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eCY-II5Wi-k/TXhTRbA0QxI/AAAAAAAADU8/rP3m11_cDFk/s400/Kit-2-Happy-go-lucky.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582303296899793682" /></a><br /><br />And here are the projects that I created!<br />a card...<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBMjwvtVBSE/TXhUWS3bEPI/AAAAAAAADVE/mCLdIYVRei0/s1600/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBMjwvtVBSE/TXhUWS3bEPI/AAAAAAAADVE/mCLdIYVRei0/s400/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582304480123883762" /></a><br /><br />another card...<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M6OP5E2hLHQ/TXhUpg4fPpI/AAAAAAAADVM/8Jz1cSndVC0/s1600/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B006%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M6OP5E2hLHQ/TXhUpg4fPpI/AAAAAAAADVM/8Jz1cSndVC0/s400/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B006%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582304810303962770" /></a><br /><br />Layout #1<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uqz2ykbQYME/TXhU3udznjI/AAAAAAAADVU/nU0T-jEaAYI/s1600/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B007%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uqz2ykbQYME/TXhU3udznjI/AAAAAAAADVU/nU0T-jEaAYI/s400/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B007%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582305054468316722" /></a><br />Layout #2<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O2exZ1RbIZE/TXhVF5ix09I/AAAAAAAADVg/3g13SjgZuVI/s1600/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B011%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O2exZ1RbIZE/TXhVF5ix09I/AAAAAAAADVg/3g13SjgZuVI/s400/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B011%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582305297960129490" /></a><br />Layout #3<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWfZR3_GTqA/TXhVUYaeYfI/AAAAAAAADVo/MvO_aSc_gBU/s1600/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B017%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWfZR3_GTqA/TXhVUYaeYfI/AAAAAAAADVo/MvO_aSc_gBU/s400/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B017%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582305546764968434" /></a><br /><br />Layout #4<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DoJWVr9ynVw/TXhVilH6mKI/AAAAAAAADVw/P0SszBjKShk/s1600/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B021%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DoJWVr9ynVw/TXhVilH6mKI/AAAAAAAADVw/P0SszBjKShk/s400/March%2BSD%2Bprojects%2B021%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582305790694955170" /></a><br /><br />I got 6 projects out of this kit and could have gotten a lot more. This month we are asking trivia questions about Scrapbook Daisies. Each DT member will have a different question. So, be sure to pay attention to each of the questions carefully. Here is my question...<br /><br />How many sketches are posted on the forum board every month? For an extra "point" WHO provides those sketches?<br /><br />Don't forget to comment and become a follower of all the blog posts in the hop this month. Also...Scrapbook Daisies is on FACEBOOK!!! Take a minute to head over there and become a follower and leave a note on the wall! <br /><br />Then you have one last step: email Misty at mistyw@nctv.com with your answers to the "Trivia Questions" that you found at each blog, putting Scrapbook Daisies Hop in the Subject line. You will then be entered to win 1 of the great kits Scrapbook Daisies has to offer!<br />Your next stop will be the talented <a href="http://scraplikecrazee.blogspot.com/">Tanya</a> <br /><br />In case you get lost, you can find a complete list of participating blogs <a href="http://http://scrapbookdaisies.blogspot.com/">here</a>...<br /><br />Happy Hopping!!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-30284610573974475542011-03-01T08:37:00.000-08:002011-03-01T09:00:31.627-08:00Sketchy Thursdays & Scrapbook DaisiesHappy March <br />Can you believe Feb just came and went like that? Wow, I guess what they say really is true. That after 25 it all becomes a blur Eeek!! The super exciting thing about this month is my oldest baby girl Madison turns 5. It just doesn't seem right for her to be getting so old so fast. But I am really excited for the level of maturity that is headed her way. Anywho, enough of that.<br /><br />This month we have decided to shake it up a little and bring to you a sketch from one of my favorite sketchy sites out there. And I am not just saying that because I am on the team. <a href="http://www.designbydiana.blogspot.com/">Diana</a> & <a href="http://notbusyenuf.blogspot.com/">Heidi</a>, really rock!! Don't believe me go check it out for yourself <a href="http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />So a big THANK YOU to Diana & Heidi for providing the first <a href="http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/">sketch</a> of the month And when you are in need of more inspiring sketches and talent be sure to head there. You'll love what you see!! <br /><br />Here is your <a href="http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/">sketch</a>...<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LprB2iyRF4k/TW0lZfb8gMI/AAAAAAAADT8/PMyrilmPjuA/s1600/090210%2BHM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LprB2iyRF4k/TW0lZfb8gMI/AAAAAAAADT8/PMyrilmPjuA/s400/090210%2BHM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579156633247580354" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My take...<br />this is For the Record from Echo Park mixed with elements of Stella Rose, & glitz.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5fO0c8N8r2s/TW0lE0zwyaI/AAAAAAAADT0/gvfOW7nfiH0/s1600/March%2B1%2Bsketch%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5fO0c8N8r2s/TW0lE0zwyaI/AAAAAAAADT0/gvfOW7nfiH0/s400/March%2B1%2Bsketch%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579156278207367586" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ok ladies it's your turn. Can't wait to see what you whip up. Click <a href="http://www.scrapbookdaisies.net/forums/index.php">here</a> to see what all the other Daisies have createdTaj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-12301537118563322812011-02-28T10:17:00.001-08:002011-02-28T10:29:54.344-08:00It's Monday!!!Happy Monday everyone!! I promised I would share some MLS fun with you I think it was Friday. Ok so I am a few days late :-)<br />Well I am also going to share the Scrapbook Daisies March kits with you as well. They rock!!<br /><br />Let's get started with MLS...<br />Don't forget the DT call that's currently going on. You don't want to pass up the opportunity to design for this team. They are amazing to work with. You'll be so happy you did. <br />Here we go...<br />For the Month of Jan I got to decide on using "Cute as a Button" or a mish mash of MLS product. Ok so if you know me I went for the mish mash, right? :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_cxJfuGugrY/TWvnZEdCOLI/AAAAAAAADSk/vCraBZjzYkA/s1600/antique%2Bstore%2B029%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_cxJfuGugrY/TWvnZEdCOLI/AAAAAAAADSk/vCraBZjzYkA/s400/antique%2Bstore%2B029%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578806981306759346" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cz5GqvPfskM/TWvne9j5bGI/AAAAAAAADSs/PkZjuLSxlak/s1600/antique%2Bstore%2B032%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cz5GqvPfskM/TWvne9j5bGI/AAAAAAAADSs/PkZjuLSxlak/s400/antique%2Bstore%2B032%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578807082535709794" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2XUSjVQLc_k/TWvnl0mDFCI/AAAAAAAADS0/fnMJr1tTdlI/s1600/antique%2Bstore%2B033%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2XUSjVQLc_k/TWvnl0mDFCI/AAAAAAAADS0/fnMJr1tTdlI/s400/antique%2Bstore%2B033%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578807200387896354" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_GJuEGfEGmg/TWvn-2wzOMI/AAAAAAAADS8/iUU1CelqhiM/s1600/antique%2Bstore%2B036%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_GJuEGfEGmg/TWvn-2wzOMI/AAAAAAAADS8/iUU1CelqhiM/s400/antique%2Bstore%2B036%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578807630466595010" /></a><br /><br />I had fun getting crazy with all of my MLS stash. <br /><br />And here are the Scrapbook Daisies March kits. Featuring "Hello Sunshine" from American Crafts (with new thickers, YEA!!). And new Pebbles inc "Happy Go Lucky". I just love the bright fun colors of both these lines. <br /><br />"Hello Sunshine" American Crafts<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75DqXAZcpyU/TWvpE_vosZI/AAAAAAAADTE/1aTpPz5cH9A/s1600/Kit-1-Hello-Sunshine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75DqXAZcpyU/TWvpE_vosZI/AAAAAAAADTE/1aTpPz5cH9A/s400/Kit-1-Hello-Sunshine.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578808835468472722" /></a><br /><br />"Happy Go Lucky" Pebbles Inc<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GrqBF1CCvAI/TWvphTdPASI/AAAAAAAADTM/5boWxV0cMVw/s1600/Kit-2-Happy-go-lucky.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GrqBF1CCvAI/TWvphTdPASI/AAAAAAAADTM/5boWxV0cMVw/s400/Kit-2-Happy-go-lucky.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578809321796337954" /></a>Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-88588993919267419332011-02-24T06:00:00.000-08:002011-02-24T06:00:04.151-08:00It's ThursdayHey gang, it's that time of week for a fun sketch from sketchy thursdays. With all the product shipping to stores and the stash I know you all have. It's time to whip out those Fall and Winter pictures and get to scrapping. I used photos taken by my hubby during the Fall season of Bailey. She was just striking all sorts of poses for her daddy, lol. <br /><br />Here goes the sketch...<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-51YuW5b1UQg/TWWcfepLwBI/AAAAAAAADSQ/Kp9YgjQQ_9E/s1600/sketch_022411HM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 259px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-51YuW5b1UQg/TWWcfepLwBI/AAAAAAAADSQ/Kp9YgjQQ_9E/s400/sketch_022411HM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577035778183905298" /></a><br /><br />And my take...<br />this layout is using the Studio Calico kit featuring Crate Paper. Oh my!!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-avJhA5-inCE/TWWbxUObNcI/AAAAAAAADSI/rPc9FrXQgAU/s1600/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2Bfeb%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-avJhA5-inCE/TWWbxUObNcI/AAAAAAAADSI/rPc9FrXQgAU/s400/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2Bfeb%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577034985113335234" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zeMEzzl4GAA/TWWbqzGsaEI/AAAAAAAADSA/g4fV3oDr5Xw/s1600/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2Bfeb%2B007%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zeMEzzl4GAA/TWWbqzGsaEI/AAAAAAAADSA/g4fV3oDr5Xw/s400/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2Bfeb%2B007%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577034873143322690" /></a><br />Ok, I am outta here. Off to finish some more scrappy projects. March will be a super fun scrappy month. With tons of CHA goodies to share. <br />And Friday I have some MLS yumminess to share. Thanks for stopping by!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-86725994699181439052011-02-22T12:06:00.000-08:002011-02-22T12:12:06.152-08:00MLS 2011 Design Team Call<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-96LymAhOw/TWQYQrC0qfI/AAAAAAAADRg/9hiVlSl_W-Y/s1600/mls%2Bdt%2Bcall.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-96LymAhOw/TWQYQrC0qfI/AAAAAAAADRg/9hiVlSl_W-Y/s400/mls%2Bdt%2Bcall.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576608913303054834" /></a><br /><br />Hey girls. It's almost the month of March and time for the My Little Shoebox Design team call. I have to tell you, if you are thinking of trying out "DO IT". You will have tons of fun on the team and love working for Ms. Helen. She is wonderful and all the team leaders are just amazing. I have been so blessed by being on the team and the pass 9 months have just flown on bye. Here are all of the requirements...<br /><br />My Little Shoebox is looking for talented, motivated, responsible designers who have time<br />to commit to design layouts and projects each month with our products and promote our<br />products online and at their local stores. We haven't set a specific number of designers for our<br />team. We welcome international submissions.<br />We are looking for:<br />1. Enthusiastic, creative people that love My Little Shoebox and are able to do monthly<br />assignments such as layouts, projects, and cards with our products.<br />2. You must post your work on 2 different galleries plus the MLS galleries<br />3. You must be able to commit to a 12 months term, which will be from<br />April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012.<br />4. You must be at least 18 years of age.<br />5. You agree to release the rights of your designs to My Little Shoebox for display on the<br />company website, blog, and in company publications.<br />6. If needed, your designs may also be needed for display at trade shows.<br />7. In addition, as a design team member, you will be contributing twice per term to our<br />company newsletter and be required quarterly to make a photo or video highlighting a<br />technique for the blog.<br />8. You may be required to contribute to the company’s blog during your term.<br />9. International submissions welcome.<br />In return you will receive:<br />1. Packages filled with plenty of MLS products to design with.<br />2. Your picture and bio on the My Little Shoebox website<br />3. Your own personal gallery on the My Little Shoebox website.<br />To apply please send the following to dtcall@mylittleshoebox.com (please use your full name<br />as the subject):<br />1. Full name, address, phone number and email address<br />2. 2 layouts, 1 card and 1 project representing your best never before seen work using MLS<br />products (jpeg files no larger than 500 kb)<br />3. A link to your personal blog and to the online galleries or message boards that you post on.<br />4. Design teams that you currently are on.<br />5. Write a paragraph about yourself telling us why you think you'll be a good fit for the MLS<br />team.<br />6. If you've been published.<br />7. If you teach classes.<br />Submission deadline is March 10, 2011<br />Our design team members will be announced on March 31, 2011.<br />We thank you in advance for all of your work and appreciate your entry!<br /><br />Good Luck girls!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-59261815389914774152011-02-11T06:00:00.000-08:002011-02-11T06:00:04.433-08:00"Crop Your Heart Out"It's almost Valentines Day. And last year I got stuck doing layouts and projects after it was over. This year I am very excited that I am ahead of the game. And I have <a href="http://www.scrapbookdaisies.net/forums/index.php">Scrapbook Daisies </a>to thank for it all. That's right we are having a Valentine's Day Crop. And we want you to come and join us. Click <a href="http://www.scrapbookdaisies.net/forums/index.php">here</a> to join the fun. We have games and challenges to get you cropping away. <br /><br />Here are two of the challenges that I created for...<br /><br />"Take Heart": use hearts, polka dots, and embossing of any kind on a project. <br />I punched 1/2 inch circles and sprayed <a href="http://shimmerzpaintsstore.com/retail-shimmerz-shop.php">Heavy Metal </a>Shimmerz on top to create a subtle polka dot background. I matted my alphas onto grey cardstock & then embossed them using my big shot. <br />There is a really funny story behind this layout. Would you like to hear it? Well, here it go.<br /><a href="http://leslieashe.blogspot.com/">Leslie Ashe</a> and I were hanging out cropping at Scrappers Boutique about two weeks ago. And I used the Cricut expressions to cut a large heart that would be the base of my design. Well, the test heart was perfect and so I went to use the actual paper I needed for my design. And all of a sudden the cricut starts to tear my paper to shreads. I almost lost it. I had tears in my eyes and almost lost my religion,lol. I had a completely different design in mind. And that stupid machine ruined it :( Ah ok deep breathe. So a big fat thanks to my girl <a href="http://leslieashe.blogspot.com/">Leslie</a> for calming me down and helping me to see the light with this design. I love you!!!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nEWBMCWG7s/TVR7BDePhjI/AAAAAAAADQY/Fz2LYtYUMrg/s1600/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B336%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nEWBMCWG7s/TVR7BDePhjI/AAAAAAAADQY/Fz2LYtYUMrg/s400/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B336%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572213897006384690" /></a><br /><br />Here is the layout for challenge two<br /><br />"I felt that": use felt on your project of any kind.<br />I used the felt Details in the American Crafts kit this month. They are devine.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rV1TJOln9OU/TVR6XxTnseI/AAAAAAAADQI/rGwt0RI_8mM/s1600/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B012%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rV1TJOln9OU/TVR6XxTnseI/AAAAAAAADQI/rGwt0RI_8mM/s400/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B012%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572213187755356642" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJ5ia5E0s7c/TVR6r72IIDI/AAAAAAAADQQ/KZ8qSNoXwyc/s1600/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B015%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJ5ia5E0s7c/TVR6r72IIDI/AAAAAAAADQQ/KZ8qSNoXwyc/s400/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B015%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572213534181826610" /></a><br /><br />And here are the rest of my Feb kit projects. To say I had such fun with this AC kit would be an understatement. I haven't had this much fun creating in months. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-phT_f9JFkfQ/TVSJMsupBEI/AAAAAAAADQg/EyaJeVvP5yQ/s1600/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-phT_f9JFkfQ/TVSJMsupBEI/AAAAAAAADQg/EyaJeVvP5yQ/s400/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B001%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572229490222367810" /></a><br /><br />I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to scrap this picture of me and my hunny and that my son Jeremiah took.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-llcd2Yylxhc/TVSJax74d3I/AAAAAAAADQo/-4j3clEp9KU/s1600/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B004%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-llcd2Yylxhc/TVSJax74d3I/AAAAAAAADQo/-4j3clEp9KU/s400/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B004%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572229732138252146" /></a><br /><br />and my last one...<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pkjBHzYlHdA/TVSKAHV9czI/AAAAAAAADQw/g5Di_xCUJL4/s1600/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B022%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pkjBHzYlHdA/TVSKAHV9czI/AAAAAAAADQw/g5Di_xCUJL4/s400/Feb%2BDaisie%2Bprojects%2B022%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572230373539935026" /></a><br />Ok ladies so we will see you in the message board. Click <a href="http://www.scrapbookdaisies.net/forums/index.php">here</a> to join usTaj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-56985650370864489872011-02-10T09:10:00.001-08:002011-02-10T09:20:09.744-08:00Sketchy ThursdaysHello all, it's Thursday which means one day closer to the weekend and the day we get a new sketch from Sketchy Thursdays. Whoohoo!!<br />Here is this weeks sketch...<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W7KaxyW4DHM/TVQc8KFYj3I/AAAAAAAADPo/j3aqrJD9EGI/s1600/Sketch_021011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W7KaxyW4DHM/TVQc8KFYj3I/AAAAAAAADPo/j3aqrJD9EGI/s400/Sketch_021011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572110458788810610" /></a><br /><br />and my take...<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/---KvtmXlG1E/TVQcnnTRXmI/AAAAAAAADPg/7-Q5ou9kAn8/s1600/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B345%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/---KvtmXlG1E/TVQcnnTRXmI/AAAAAAAADPg/7-Q5ou9kAn8/s400/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B345%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572110105854434914" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YDXH2_CWOC0/TVQcWMGlkII/AAAAAAAADPY/ZoXcrY4rP5s/s1600/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B346%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YDXH2_CWOC0/TVQcWMGlkII/AAAAAAAADPY/ZoXcrY4rP5s/s400/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B346%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572109806495699074" /></a><br /><br />Don't forget tomorrow is the Valentines day crop for Scrapbook Daisies. We would love to see you there. Here is a sneak peek of what I have to share tomorrow.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tqu2vUUU88c/TVQeH6_otcI/AAAAAAAADPw/EI2-oDbU5vE/s1600/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B339.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tqu2vUUU88c/TVQeH6_otcI/AAAAAAAADPw/EI2-oDbU5vE/s400/super%2Bbowl%2Bweekend%2B339.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572111760408229314" /></a><br /><br />Chat with you tomorrow!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-84792965997700975252011-02-08T09:43:00.000-08:002011-02-08T09:44:18.115-08:00Valentine's CropScrapbook Daisies is having a Valentine's Crop and we would LOVE it if you played along! :)<br /> <br />"Crop Your Heart Out" at Scrapbook Daisies!<br />Come over and join us in our "Crop Your Heart Out" Valentine's Crop!<br />There will be challenges, games, prizes...<br />and lots and lots of fun!<br /> <br />Where? scrapbookdaisies.net/forums<br />When? February 11-13 (all submissions are due by Monday the 14th)<br />How? Just come on over and become a member of our message board and you can play along!<br />Who? YOU!!! and all your scrappy friends!<br /> <br />For full details, visit the Scrapbook Daisies message board at scrapbookdaisies.net/forums.<br />While you're there, play along with our regular monthly challenges for some "pre-crop" inspo and chances to win a beautiful Scrapbook Daisies kit!<br /><br />We hope to see you there!!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745169187904258591.post-20540228031022652712011-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:002011-01-27T06:00:04.776-08:00Sketchy Thursdays Revealit's <a href="http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/">Thursday</a> and time for another fab sketch. <br /><br />I had alot of fun with this <a href="http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/">sketch</a>. I like that when you see it you think simple layers. But there is room for lots of layers. <br />here is the <a href="http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/">sketch</a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEG1AW6lKI/AAAAAAAADNI/X94vULFAoPI/s1600/Sketch_012711HM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 259px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEG1AW6lKI/AAAAAAAADNI/X94vULFAoPI/s400/Sketch_012711HM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566738122105590946" /></a><br /><br />and my take<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEGeLBe3TI/AAAAAAAADNA/CSf9TywiVZs/s1600/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2B008%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEGeLBe3TI/AAAAAAAADNA/CSf9TywiVZs/s400/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2B008%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566737729831492914" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEGXh9YKUI/AAAAAAAADM4/ssxi62902DM/s1600/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2B019%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEGXh9YKUI/AAAAAAAADM4/ssxi62902DM/s400/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2B019%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566737615729207618" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEGRvystTI/AAAAAAAADMw/dvoPhMIA1bc/s1600/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2B018%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gjR9lL8Fzuw/TUEGRvystTI/AAAAAAAADMw/dvoPhMIA1bc/s400/sketchy%2Bthursdays%2B018%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566737516363298098" /></a><br /><br />I am off to wash my hair and hopefully scrap. If no scrapping happens today then all day Saturday with my friend Leslie Ashe. Really excited to get some cropping time in since it's been over two months since I have even been to the scrap store. Can you believe it? It's been torture, but it's all been for a good reason. Anywho, hope you enjoyed the reveal. Have a great weekend. Happy Scrapping!!!Taj Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190908842165277772noreply@blogger.com5