Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Pure Joy!

Good morning! Noel Mignon is hosting a new Fall Trend's challenge! This time it was a color challenge based on THIS picture. Love all the Earth tones in the photo. I decided to scrap these photos of Kyle riding a horse this summer while we were at French Lick, Indiana. (Yes, that is a real place....I didn't make it up! LOL) And if you look closely you will see his dorky Mama (me) next to him on the horse with my helmet on. (I have to be a responsible parent don't I and set a good example?) I used Noel's newest kit, Sweet Sue. (only 12 left!) I did use my Cricut machine to cut the title and the circle as well as Glimmer Misting the background. The stars are SU! punches.

This stick pin, which I believe is Maya Road, was originally clear, I stained it with brown alcohol ink. It fits the mood of the page better, than if I had left it clear.
Here is the envelope that houses my journaling.
And here is my son, without his helmet, on the first day of school. 8th grade. Sheesh. Seriously, where did the time go? Watching children grow is so bittersweet.
Be sure to check the other DT gal's work! They are sure to knock your socks off! I hope you have some time this week to play along! I'd love to see what you created based on these awesome fall colors!

9 comments:

Lynette Jacobs said...

I love the masculine feel of this layout. There is some very amusing place names in your country as well as ours.

Beate said...

Gorgeous page, Michele! And I am with you. I can't believe how fast kids grow up. Way too fast for my taste.
Hugs and smiles

Jocelyn said...

Love this LO!!!!! The colors and pics are Fabulous!!!!

Wow...an 8th grader....how exciting and what a handsome young man you have!!!

Enjoy your day!!!

Hearts Turned said...

Absolutely fabulous page, Michele! What a handsome boy you have...and yes...they grow WAY too fast!

Love the way you create--all so beautiful!

Hope you have a great day!

Julie

Riet said...

This is so wonderful Michele.

Hugs Riet.xx

Allison Rankin said...

Another lovely page...I am gonna come back and study each element and steal some next time I scrap! I hate the idea of my rapidly growing kids!

Lynn McAuley said...

What a sensational layout for these fun summer photos!! A special time that will always be remembered with this wonderful scrapbook page!!

IvyandRein said...

wow this layout is wonderful! I love the round paper it really draws attention to the picture :)

Velta said...

What a gorgeous boy you have here girl! Look out for the future, someone is going to fall big time for this cutie! Sorry...got carried away...your page is perfect and your ideas with embellishments are amazingly crafty...wish I had your talent...have a great rest of the week :)