Happy Valentines Day – Early!

January 12, 2016 by Debra 2 Comments

Hi, this year has flown by so quick. I say this every year. Each year time seems to pass much faster. Just a quick note regarding “Valentines” in my title and in the text of my post. I purposely left the apostrophe out. Sounds silly, but for Google and SEO purposes this was intentional.

Grandchildren are a blessing. As I sit at my computer I think of many different ways I can brighten mine up a bit. My oldest- Brie just loves anything Frozen. Anyone with young children will most likely understand! She was my inspiration for this Valentine’s card.

Free Valentines Digital Card

I would love to share this digital card with you. Of course, the image you submit will be featured on the design. All you need to do is contact me. Fill out the form and in the comment section use the description Valentine’s Frozen digital card. Instructions to provide your image will be emailed to you. It’s as simple as that!

The card is 6×4, a regular sized print. I would recommend having it printed with a matte finish and not glossy. Print at the lab of your choice.

If you would like to design your own digital card, the items used above are available at
Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Now is the perfect time to get your list together and send out a few of your own- make someone happy! When was the last time you received a Valentine’s Day card?

Take Care.

Best Wishes,

Hobby Lobby Window Shopping

November 26, 2015 by Debra 2 Comments

October, November and December are my most favorite time of the year! And my most busy. I have been photographing families, children and most recently for my employer- products for a catalog. These have taken time away from my blog. I would like to share one of my favorite memories from the past month- window shopping.

Window Shopping

My daughter needed to visit her local Hobby Lobby store. I was delighted that I was carrying my camera that day. So many photo opportunities! Not sure if my daughter was aware that I was taking as many images as I did.

Notice the halloween items in the image above? Well, Hobby Lobby also had their Christmas decor out as well. I live in a small farm house. Not a whole lot of room to decorate- limiting it to primarily the tree. It was a pleasure and delight seeing all of the decorations.

After our Hobby Lobby run, we headed on over to Wal-Mart. Of course we had to check out the toy section for Brie.

My husband and I are expecting our second grand baby here real soon- November 30 is the expected due date. My daughter and her husband have chosen teal as the baby color for the room, car seat and such. So I have been on the search of teal colored scrapbooking elements for an announcement card. I was in luck and found just what I needed at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

baby teal color — Will it be a boy or girl?

Friday- the day after Thanksgiving is the day I will be celebrating with my family. I can certainly relate to the saying, the most important gift I can receive is family time when everyone can be at one place at the same time. Tomorrow will be such the day!

I truly wish your holidays are filled with family cheer and healthy body, mind and soul.

Click here to view the complete image gallery Hobby Lobby Window Shopping

God Bless!

My Daughters Family Photographs

October 13, 2015 by Debra 3 Comments

October 3, 2015

was one a favorite day for me– I spent it with my daughter’s little family! They are on the go all the time. When we get together, it’s a time I cherish. Saturday was such a day. The day began at 9 am. Briella had a tumbling class presentation where family was invited to see the skills they learned throughout the program.

And how cute it was! Front rolls, back rolls, tossing a ball and walking on a balance beam were just a few of the skills demonstrated. All of the parents and grandparents enjoyed the presentation. Afterwards we stopped at the playground for Brie to play on the slide with the other children. Off to lunch we went. Then back to the house for a short rest before our family photo session.

My Daughters Family

Lake Shawnee located in the capitol city Topeka, KS was Erika’s chosen spot for family photos.

My favorite family picture is the non traditional pose of Brie hanging upside down. For some reason three year old’s just do not sit still for long. This was the biggest smile and she didn’t move. Just LOVE this!

As you can tell, I will be grandma once again- end of November. Erika and Shaune have chosen to wait until the big day to find out if it will be a boy or girl. The sweet anticipation!

Christmas is just a short 10 weeks and 3 days away. Here’s Christmas Card Template 3 – Harmony.

Click the image above for the Fotofusion V5 .scrap file free download. The template includes the background image with image paper squares. Just insert your own images in place of the paper. Fonts used for this template are made by Kimberly Geswein – KG Eyes Wide Open and KG Behind These Hazel Eyes.

For a Photoshop template or if you would like for me to add your images and send a flattened jpeg file, contact me. I will send instructions for how to send your images. Professional photographers work will be respected.

To see more of my daughters family photos, click here.

Have you taken your family photos this year? If not, are you planning on scheduling a session or setting up a tripod and taking your own? Would enjoy hearing your plans!

Best Wishes,