Monday, February 28, 2011

MouseScrappers Kit Challenge - Spring Fling

Natalie's Place Designs has offered a free kit for the March 2011 Kit Challenge.  As you see I love it by my new blog background and header!  I don't know about all of you but I'm ready for spring!!  We are definitely ready for our Spring Break Disney World vacation as well!  So be sure to stop by MouseScrappers and pick up Natalie's great Kit Challenge freebie.  You better hurry it's only for the month of March.  I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!!

Click image to go directly to MouseScrappers to pick up your March Kit Challenge freebie!
Wishing all of you a magical evening!

Bonjour! Is Released

Natalie's Place Designs has released Bonjour!  This kit is perfect for France, Les Chef, and any character meet in great.  Her colors and elements are terrific and will add the right touch to any of your layouts with a French flair. 

The first layout I found this wonderful photo online at  www.stuckincustoms.com  taken by Trey Ratcliff.  Colors are stunning and the colors in Natalie's kit really blends with the photo nicely!   
 
For credits click image to go to MouseScrappers.
Here is my second layout that I whipped up last night using the MouseScrappers Template Challenge this week from Poohaddict.  I love this template and the photo's along with the Bonjour! kit is amazing. 

Click image to go to MouseScrappers for credits.
Well it's time for my freebie that I created from my first layout "Delicious Sweets."  The clipart is from Natalie when she was on the DIS so I couldn't resist using it in my layout and then putting together a wordart freebie.

Click HERE to Download
As always be sure to check out the Natalie’s creative team for more great freebies to go along with her kit.  As well, be sure to not only get her new Bonjour! kit but pick up her great mini kit add-on freebie she has for you.


Thank you so much for stopping by.  I'm working hard to complete our November Disney book since I only have 11 days left until we head back to Disney World for Spring Break!! 

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Did someone say French?

Natalie's Place Designs has a terrific new kit coming your way.  Stay tuned it's going to be Tres Bien!

Wishing everyone a magical evening.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Crash Test Dummies - Briefing Room Freebie

I made these Test Track briefing signs some time ago and was just waiting for the right moment to share them.  Natalie's Place Designs release of Crash Test Dummies gives me the perfect excuse to share them with you. 

Click HERE to download
Don't forget tomorrow night is Speed Scrap #46 at MouseScrappers.

Click image to go to MouseScrappers to get all the details!!  As always thank you for all your kind comments on my freebies!  Have a magical evening.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Crash Test Dummies Freebie - Flipped

Well remember how I said I like to try and give you design flexibility?  Well today is my second release from Natalie's Place Design's Crash Test Dummies title but flipped with Mickey on the other side.

I have updated this link and combined it with the previous blog post...HERE.
I can't wait to see your layouts using Natalie's kit and hopefully my freebies. :)  Stay tuned I have one more coming...

Wishing you a magical day!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Crash Test Dummies - Released

Natalie's Place Designs releases Crash Test Dummines.  I love this kit!  It has so many possibilities, Test Track, The Speedway, Lights, Action, and Motor Show, not to mention all the vehicle props all around Disney World.  I keep having visions of Toy Story when they were trying to cross the road using cones to get to Al's Toy Barn.  I'd been in trouble if I found that clipart.  He-he!!  I'm still looking!


 I love this photo of my son at Hollywood Studios by the Cab DVC Garage.  The colors are perfect!!! No to mention the date stamp collection that's included in the kit. 

Now I couldn't do a layout without doing Test Track!  It's our favorite ride and we try to ride it as often as we can.  Here is my layout from November. 

I have a few freebies to give you from this kit since I was having to much fun plus I always like to give you options and flexibility in your designs.  I love seeing what you do with my freebies.  I look at the layouts and think... Why didn't I think of that?  It's awesome.

Today your freebie is a Test Track Wordart.  I tried to be as authentic to the actual sign in front of Test Track as I could.  The Mickey is a photo I took from a toy box with of course Mickey on it...he-he.  I masked him out and HOT DOG look what I got..a Test Track Mickey. 

Click HERE to download
Don't forget to go to Natalie's Place Designs to get her new Crash Test Dummies kit.  This is a MUST have for any Disney digital scrapper.  Be sure to check out Linda's and Lisa's blogs for their great freebies as well. 


The weather is getting warmer and I'm starting to get Spring Fever!! A Disney trip is in the air in just 20 more days!  Woohoo!! Wishing you all a magical day!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

I feel the need for speed!!

In just a short time we will be at the happiest place on earth and I feel the need for speed to hurry up!!  I'm ready for a Disney break :)  Stay tuned Natalie's Place Designs has something you won't want to miss...


Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day all my scrapbooking and Disney families!

This image was created by Natalie from PA while creating on the DISboards.  She now has her own blog Natalie's Place Designs at http://natalieslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/




Saturday, February 12, 2011

On The Green...Symphony Released

Today is such a great day for a weekend game of Mini Golf!! What better way to celebrate then to release Natalie's Place Designs "On The Green...Symphony".  This kit is so much fun and the colors are GREAT.  I love all the golf accessories and elements.  Perfect for a fun afternoon of relaxation.

Click HERE to go to Natalie's Place Designs
In 2008 we went to the Fantasia Gardens and played Mini Golf for the first time at Disney World.  The kids had so much fun and mom had to take a photo as each hole.  My son got the biggest surprise on the 18th hole..priceless! I love this photo of him and now I have the perfect kit to do his layout!

Well I'm a big blue and green person so this kit was great for the Garden Grill and my special photo with Mickey.  This layout also goes along with this week's template challenge at MouseScrappers!

Not to be forgotten a freebie for all of you.  I thought the wordart title for Fantasia Gardens would be perfect.

Click HERE to download.
Don't forget to stop by the great members of Natalie's Creative Team to pick up their wonderful freebies too!
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Thank you for the wonderful comments and wishing all of you a magical day!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Get Ready to Swing...

Natalie's Place Design is getting in the swing of things.  A fun new kit is coming your way that makes me think SPRING.  As cold as it is everywhere and the hard winter we have all suffered through I'm ready for some spring activites.  Stay tuned...

Wishing everyone a magial evening.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Saying Thank You

I went to the Vet today to take care of the bill I couldn't even think about paying on Tuesday.  The Vet Clinic and all their staff have been so amazing for the 5 years that I have lived here.  They took care of Mystic every time we went to Disney and were disappointed each time we returned that they had to give him up.  He was one of their favorites and I know that Tuesday was a difficult day for them as well.  To show my appreciation for all they have done for my precious Mystic I gave them this 5X7 for their wall. 

Next week I will return for the last time to pick up his remains.  I had him cremated so we could keep him with us always.  The house is so silent at night that it's hard to sleep. 

I know that it will get easier and I greatly appreciate all the kind words and comments.  It is comforting to have the hugs and prayers of others. 
As always wishing you a magical evening!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Mourning Our Loss

I'm having a very difficult night.  The only way I seem to be able to coupe with my lose is to write down what I miss so therefore I wrote this...
Mourning Our Loss
My precious Mystic!  I miss you so very much.  You were born 16 Dec 97 and passed away on 1 Feb 11.  I brought you home when you were only 6 weeks old and you fit in the palm of my hands.  You weighed only 2.5 pounds.  I remember when you were bitten by a spider when you were a puppy and I had to rush you to the vet the next morning because the welt on your head bursted.  They shaved your head and placed bright yellow spray on your forehead.  You looked like a punk rocker.
I miss how we would travel every weekend from Prattville to Gadsden and you would be my buddy watching over John Wesley when he was an infant to make sure he was alright.  I miss how when Adrianna was little I would lay with her at night and you would lay under her bench waiting for me to get up so we could go to bed.  I miss how you would go outside and then disappear and I would worry you would never come back.  Then we had to install our underground fence and you didn’t leave anymore.   I miss you going outside and when you would get to the tree sometimes a cat would jump from the bushes and you would bark and run!!    I miss your bark whenever I would come home.  I miss that when we opened the garage door I would open my door and you would jump in so we wouldn’t hurt you as we drove in.  I miss you sitting on the cushions on top of the couch above me so you could rest your chin on my shoulder.  I miss it when the kids would sit next to me and when they got up you would promptly take their place.  I miss that at night you would lay at the end of the bed and then when the lights went out you would get up and plop down against my back.  You had to touch me!  I miss how you would follow me to every room .  You would wait for me when I would shower, you would sit with me when I would fold and do laundry, and you would sit next to me at the computer as I typed and scrapbooked.  I miss how you would always place your head on Neil’s knee at dinner with those sad eyes but would never place it on mine.  I miss our rides in the car when you had to sit on my lap and lean against the window to look outside.  I miss how Neil and the kids would send you on a wild goose chase to find me in the house.  She’s upstairs, no.. she’s in the laundry room, no..she’s in the bedroom.  When you found me you would bark loudly to tattle that they were giving you a hard time.   I miss how Neil would convenience you to go into the bathroom and then shut the door so you couldn’t get to me.  You would always bark and bark but you would do it every time or how he would block a doorway so you could see me but couldn’t get to me.   I miss how you hated thunder and during the night you would try to sit on our heads and tremble.  I would put you in the bathroom and then you would bark wildly and I would have to sit and hold you until the storm passed.  We would end up 5 in the bed on stormy nights.  I miss how you would bark when I would dust or vacuum.  You would only bark at me and no one else.  Neil always said it was because I didn’t do it enough. LOL. .  I miss that you were always my test photo before I took pictures of the kids.  I miss that I didn’t take enough pictures of you and that I didn’t video you.    
You were my angel sent from above and were my steadfast companion. You were my constant through so much hurt and turmoil in my life.  I cried so many tears with you.  You never judged me but only loved me.  You were my first child of three.  You welcomed John Wesley and Adrianna and loved them as you loved me.  You then welcomed Neil and loved him too!
For the first time I cry not with you but for you!!  I miss you my dear friend.  Please know that one day we will be together again but know you are forever in my heart!  







Dancin' In The Streets Released

First, THANK YOU very much for your kind words for the loss of my beloved Mystic.  Your hugs and prayers mean a lot!!  The house, although has two very rowdie children is silent to me.  No clicks on my hardwood, no barking when we come home, no following me around the house, and no one laying against my back during the night. My peace comes from knowing he is no longer suffering but it still hurts...   

Today Natalie's Place Designs has released Dancin' In The Streets. It's so bright and festive and has tons of possibilities!!  Whether scrappin for a birthday, parade, celebration, or any party this is the kit!!  Plus it includes 4 alpha's!
Click HERE to go to Natalie's Place Designs.

Here is the fun layout that I did from Hollywood Studios and meeting Minnie and Stitch in their new wardrobe. 

Then my daughter went out with all the kids and danced to the Disney Channel ROCKS!  The new show that replaced High School Musical 3 (Thank goodness I've watched it one too many times) :) She had a blast.

To go along with this kit I made a freebie for you. :) 

Click HERE to download.
Don't forget to stop by Lisa Campbell Designs and MJ-AJ Designs to pick up there great freebies too!! 

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Mourning the Loss

On my blog I always talk about the magical times and memories we have while at Disney.  A very big part of our lives we left at home in the safe hands of our local Veterinarian.  Today I mourn the loss of my precious Mystic.  He was 13 years old and died of cancer today.  I had him before I had my children so technically he was my first baby of three.  I miss him more than you can possibly image and we are all taking it pretty hard.  I know that he is in a better place running, happy, and without pain. 


This was emailed to me today by my best friend.  This is in memory to Mystic...

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...