Kaitlyn's Second Birthday

If you know me, you know that I love, love, love wordart. Bits2kits has a quote challenge that you get to use Happy Birthday word art on your layout, but I will earn a great kit of 7 birthday quotes. How cool is that???


I took the word art provided for the challenge & colored it to match the colors of my layout. I thought this photo was pretty cute from Kaitlyn's second birthday. The wrapping paper of the gift pretty much matched the colors of her shirt. She was funny this year. She had paper every where when she was done.



Credits: Happy Birthday word art from Bits2Kits May quote challenge, SAS PU Girl Grag Bag available at Bits2kits.com, 2009 made from background paper & alpha from Child's Play by SAS Designs, Photo Mask from Kristin's Scrap Design template

Build A Page Challenge at Bits2Kit.com - Week 3

This is my layout for week 3 of the challenge. Nathan went shopping with Dad & they came home with a tackle box with him. He was so proud of it. He came up & told me, "Mom, I got a new tackle box. It wasn't on the list, but we still got it."

I think you can see the look of glee in his photos. The photos were taken out in the garage where the light isn't very good, but I just had to scrap these photos, because they are so adorable. It's very strange these days, that he will actually smile for the camera.

Credits:
background paper - ExtraOrdinary Garden by Anais, String - April MegaCluster Frame - B2k Easter Egg Hunt goodies, Word Art by Nana's Attic

Journaling Challenge at Bits2Kits.com

I'm hosting a journaling challenge at Bits2Kits.com during May.

I know journaling is not one of the favorite things to do on layouts, but I feel it really helps us capture & preserve our thoughts for our children & other loved ones.

This month's challenge is to journal about a challenge that we've overcome. We have challenges every days, some are big some are small, some are quick while others take years. With graduation right around the corner, I see that as a perfect challenge that may have taken 13 years for high school & an unknown amount of time for college. Young children have many challenges their first year, learning to sit, learning to stand, learning to walk, learning how to . . . the list goes on & on.

The layout I created is called Nathan's hair cut. His hair grows so fast, but he hates to sit to get it cut. It always ends with him looking so incredibly cute, but getting to this end always involves a struggle & many tears.

As always, you can use kits from any designers to complete your challenge. This month you will earn points as well as an awesome posting bonus.

Build A Page Challenge at bits2kits.com

I'm playing along at Bits2Kits all month to earn Garden Soft kit by playing the Build A Page Challenge.






I added a piece each day this week to my layout. Today I uploaded my layout. Here's my layout for this week.

B2K Mega Kit

Bits2Kits May Mega kit is called For You Mother. It's 40% off this weekend (May 1-4th).

This is also my layout for the B2K Follow My Recipe challenge that I'm hosting. Here's the details: I'll give you a recipe of items to include on your layout. These are items that need to be on your layout. You can then add more to your layout as you wish. You CAN create your layout using other designers (although we love to see your layouts with B2K kits).

April Word Challenge at Bits2Kits.com

I'm the host for the April Word Challenge at Bits2Kits.com. There’s only a couple days left to partipate in the April Word challenge with us. I’m loving the layouts that have been submitted so far. This month’s challenge was to use the word “ADORABLE” some where very visible on your layout.

Take a look at the blog to see all the fabulous layoutsso far. They really are adorable.

Here's my entry:

Follow My Receipe Challenge at Bits2Kits.com

Here's the April Follow My Receipe challenge for you.

I'll give you a recipe of items to include on your layout. These are items that need to be on your layout. You can then add more to your layout as you wish. You CAN create your layout using other designers (although we love to see your layouts with B2K kits).

* 1 light background paper

* Lots of white space in your layout

* Glittery element or swirly doodle

* String or ribbon

* At least 3 photos (it can be the same photo used over 3 times)

* Something green (it could be paper or element)

You can add other items, this is just the minimum your layout must contain. (If you are in need of some of these items you can check out our Bits2Kits store for freebies & sales.)

Here's your prize: This is a fun mini kit created by SAS Designs.

When you register as a user at Bits2Kits forum, you'll be able to see the challenges area.

Earn this mini kit at Bits2Kits.com

I think this is just the cutest mini kit I've ever seen. You can earn this at Bits2Kits this month by completing the Lyric Challenge in the forum. Check out that cute bunny & fun hearts & frames. Click HERE to go right to the challenge.

Fun challenges with awesome rewards!

You really need to check out the challenges at Bit2Kits this month.

Bits2Kits has some awesome, huge rewards for completing only 1 challenge. One challenge lets you choose a free kit from the designer's store, another $4 off coupon for the designer's shop, & another a full set of quick pages.

You know I just love template challenges. This month's template challenge is a printable Christmas card.

Here's mine: