Wine Country, Pennsylvania Style

I recently read a review of the Northwestern PA and NY winery region that called the area the "Napa of the East." I love that! So, when my friend Macy told me our group was going to have another template challenge, I thought I'd highlight my new hometown. About two weeks ago, I took an ambitious seven mile trek, and around here, that means I was surrounded by vineyards for most of my hike. It's very peaceful, walking through grapes. I had to take pictures. There are many more wine related pages to come, believe me!

So, for those of you looking for a challenge, remember to stop by the Digital Scrapaholics Anonymous Facebook Group some time Monday and check out the new Template Challenge that's coming! If you just like looking at layouts, head to the main photo gallery for loads of inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by an sharing my new page... Wine Country.

Credits:
Photo mask: Gunhild Storiede
Template: Roadside Designs FreewayMap3
Frame, papers,grapes,wine bottle, and corkscrew: Raspberry Road Designs
paper (blended): Joyce Paul Designs
Stains: Tracey Monette
Word art by Melissa Sherbon (me!)
Font: Jellyka BeesAntique Handwriting

Inspired by Water

Water is a theme in my life. Of course, I would much rather it be the ocean, but living here on Lake Erie isn't awful. At least it is large enough for waves, and there is the added fun of treasure hunting for sea glass! The best thing about it though? Definitely the sunsets. I have had nearly everyone I've met here tell me Lake Erie sunsets are some of the most beautiful on Earth. After seeing a few, I have to agree. So, when the group I belong to on Facebook (Digital Scrapaholics Anonymous...come join!) posted it's newest challenge, the first thing I thought of was my most recent sunset picture! It's called Embrace the Space, and the point is to use a lot of white space or negative space in your lay out. I love this technique, especially since it lets you show case your larger photographs. I also love challenges because they get the creative juices flowing. I had so many ideas, I am working on more pages...but for now, here is my page inspired by our beautiful Lake Erie sunsets!

Credits:
Photograph and Word Art by me! (Quote found on Goodquotes.com)
Paper by Trish Heffern Designs "A Splash of Spring"
Torn paper strip by Gunhild Storiede "Edges"
Fonts used, Jellyka Saint Andrew's Queen and Jellyka Bees Antique Handwriting

New Challenge, New Page!

Hello all!
     There's a new challenge over at the Digital Scrapaholics Anonymous group on Facebook...and Macy let little ol' me think it up! I must say, I was very excited to get the chance to come up with a scrapbook challenge all by myself! The brainstorming was fun, and what I came up with was a Title Challenge. The only real rule is to use a number as the main page title! The sky is the limit. If it's a number, you can scrap a page about it! I decided to think outside the box and scrap about calories (of all things) but I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with! So, if you aren't already a member, head over and join. And if you are, get to scrappin'!

Here's the page I came up with...besides scrapping and household bills, calories seem to be something I think a lot about, so I decided to scrap it. The journaling reads:

"The recommended daily caloric intake for a woman is 1800. That's 753 too much...in just one day.
Talk about a reality check! Most people eat this or worse in a "normal" day. 

It's no wonder America is overweight and unhealthy!
I used to eat like this, but no more!! I cut the fried food, sugary drinks, and huge portions. 

I started exercising and feel so much better! Change is so worth it!"

Credits:
Water stains by Katie Pertiet (recolored)
Paper by Deena Rutter, Hotel California Kit
Staples by Andilynn Designs
Journal Tabs by Danielle Corbitt Designs
When I Grow Up Alpha by The Scrapping Sisters
Arrows by Spencer Nugent, Sketchy Elements Vol.1
Font by Kevin and Amanda, Pea Squeaker
Food by Trine Secher, I Love NYC Day 8 Kit

Awesome News and a Template Challenge!

     Hi everyone! I am just floating on the clouds right now! I have been a member of Digital Scrapaholics Anonymous on Facebook for a while, and just love it. (If you haven't been over there yet, WHAT are you waiting for?!) It's a fabulous group for the love of digital scrapbooking. A place for people to share their pages and chat about their collective passion toward the hobby!
     So, you can imagine how excited I was to become an administrator over at my favorite group! Not only that, I am now on Macy's CT Team! I am just ecstatic and can't wait to contribute to the group and the CT Blog! So, if you don't already know the way, head on over to J&M Designs Blog and check them out!
     Speaking of Digital Scrapaholics Anonymous...who doesn't love a challenge? I think they really give the old  creative process a much needed jolt most of the time. Well, there is a challenge afoot over at the group and you are all invited to join in! Just head over to the group page, join, and then get to scrapping! It is a template challenge and I had a load of fun making my page. The template is by Tiny Toes Designs and it's a great one! The link is on the group page or right here, so head on over and pick it up! The pages already posted are awesome, and we can't wait to see more! I'll close by sharing my page using the template...happy scrapping!

Credits: Faith True Designs: bubbles and acrylic water, Katie Pertiet: stains, Cali Designs: driftwood and paper for frame, Stapled tabs: Dizzy Scraps Designs, Bckgnd paper: Joyce Paul Designs, Alpha: altered "Red Kraft Alpha" by Designs by Kristine, Pea Lovey Dovey and Pea Alesa fonts: KevinandAmanda, Template: TinyToes Designs, and photo by me!