Photo Inspiration: Rock
Over the years I have taken many "texture" photos. Some of my all time favorites are photos of rocks. Rocks add character to my scrapbook pages and they help tell the story of "where." From the barnacle covered rocks in the Puget Sound to the large stones placed outside our cabin at Jackson Lake Lodge (shown below) - many of ...
Photo !nspiration: Snap a Purse
A little over a year ago we took a family trip to Disney World and I found an adorable little purse while I was there. It wasn't an expensive purse - just a simple bag with two pockets on the front, perfect to carry a camera and a phone. This purse has been a huge surprise to me. I have ...
First Five Memory Prompt: Ice Blue & Penguins
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the First Five things that come to mind when you see this: image source National Geographic My List: 1. My best Friend Jaime’s favorite color is blue. 2. I love to see the penguins at the zoo – …
CraZy RandOm Life
Watching the News – Tuesday October 30th I’ve been at it again – watching the news and of course it has been a crazy news day. Things I saw: 1. Fires in Queens. (I am so glad the people had been evacuated!) 2. NJ flooding and sand everywhere. 3. NYC tunnel & subway flooded. 4. Oil tanker run up on …
Memory Prompt: Halloween Porch
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the First Five things that come to mind when you see this: My List: 1. One day I am actually going to buy some pumpkins and carve something cute out of them – but, in the mean …
Happiness is… this week
What made me happy this week: 1. Seeing my daughter dressed up in crazy stuff to celebrate spirit week. 2. Chasing a bunch of high school kids around Colonial Williamsburg. (Taking pictures while they participated in a photo/video scavenger hunt.) 3. Preparing goodies bags – embellished with orange ribbons – to give to the winning team. 4. Watching …
Journal Prompt: Creepy
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the first things that come to mind when you READ this: My List: 1. That font (used to write creepy) is creepy! 2. Being home alone late at night – the mind can really play tricks on you! …
Scrapbooking Half Sized Photos
When I have way more photos than I know I can fit in on my 12×12 page I frequently opt to print them “half-sized” on a sheet. (2 images on one 4×6 sheet.) I wind up with a bunch of photos that fit nicely on a 2×3 square Paper Tile. Printing this size of image allows me to get A …
Childhood Memories, Music
What do you remember about music as a kid?