Flashback Friday

So, I thought it'd be fun to feature some of my older layouts on Fridays. Mainly because I don't always have time to scrap everyday, and I have a lot in my portfolio that I would love to share with you all!! The only problem is that the photo quality is not as good. I have a lot better camera now. I should re-take pictures of my old layouts, but kind of too lazy at this point. :) I also thought that it's fun to see how our styles of scrapbooking change and evolve over time.

Anyway, today, I chose one of my favorites I did back in 2007. I was super obsessed with doodling back then. I mean, obsessed. I still doodle on most layouts. Once I started, I kind of just became hooked. this is a layout about all the nicknames my daughter had as a baby. If you click on the image, you can see a little more detail.



Thanks for stopping by!

Giveaway Winner!!!

So I was thinking all week that my giveaway was tomorrow, the 24th. Ha! Well, today is the 24th, so I chose a winner using random.org. Here are the results:

#18!!

Danielle from www.piperloo.blogspot.com

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Here's her winning comment:

Danielle said...
I posted on my blog about your giveaway!!!!

http://piperloo.blogspot.com/

Thanx for the chance!
February 11, 2011 9:38 AM

Congrats Danielle!!! Please email me your address at meredithethington@gmail.com and I'll get your goodies in the mail right away!

You at 4 Months

So, I've been DYING to get my hands on the Echo Park, Little Boy line. Just my style. Fun, bright colors. I love EP. Love them. They pretty much can't go wrong in my book. :)

So, Monday, it was a holiday, and I used it as an excuse to go to my local scrapbooking store that I love (in UT, there is pretty much one on every corner) without children. Talk about bliss. :) Grabbed some EP, and was on my way. I just got around to using it. Here's what I came up with:

I kind of used the idea for this one from a previous layout I did of my daughter a few years ago with her 8 month photo. Here's that layout:

I can't wait to do another layout with these papers. They are so fun. Maybe I should have bought more.....

2 days until giveaway!!!

Stylish Blogger Award!!!

I had three of my followers nominate me for the Stylish Blogger Award!! Thanks to Danielle over at http://piperloo.blogspot.com/ and Traci over at Scraps of Whimsy and to Scrapality!! Three in one week? I must be doing something right! :)

So, I have to list 8 things about myself:

1: I have two kids, 4 and 2

2: I'm a Native Texan and proud of it!!

3: I love Diet Coke and Chocolate

4: I am Mormon

5: I have a cat named Val that I love/hate. :)

6: I am a professional blogger at www.families.com and www.familytree.com

7: I have 1 brother and 2 sisters

8: I speak Spanish

I am also supposed to nominate 8 stylish blogs I love. Here they are:

1. Basement Crafts

2. Trumpet Wives Club

3. Really? That Just Happened?

4. Grab the Scraps

5. Cupcakes for Chloe

6. Oh for Joy

7. Bren Scraps

8. Chris Scraps

These awards have definitely been going around lately, so if you already received this, then just feel double special! :) Hope you enjoy your award ladies! 3 more days until I choose my winner for my giveaway!!

Stay Cool

I love summer photos because I love bright colors on pretty much every layout.



Summer in Georgia. Need I say more?

1 Week Until Giveaway!!!

If you haven't entered my giveaway yet, you have one week from today before I choose the winner!! Don't forget to become a follower, leave a comment, and good luck!!

Me, Myself, and I

I've said it before, but I'm learning how to scrap for little boys. It's sooo hard for me not to use flowers, and bling, and girly papers. I just love them so much. But, I'm learning how to scrap for a boy in a way that I love.





This layout was so fun. Mainly because I love these pictures! My son when he was just 6 months old sat in front of the mirror for about 20 minutes just pointing, laughing, and talking to himself. It was precious. I was cracked up by how amused he was at himself. Thanks for stopping by!