Starting things off with a BANG!!!

[Christine]

So you know how it seems like stores often have their GRAND OPENING after they have been up and running for a little bit, so they can get the kinks out? :yes: :yes: :yes:

Well I am sooooo excited to be a new designer, but I had to figure out what the heck I was doing and now I mostly have, so now it is time for my "grand opening." :D Therefore, I am going to run an EXTRA month long challenge to START THINGS OFF WITH A BANG!!! This will be like a grand opening and back to school all in one. :lol:

So the first question:

What can we win Gundi? So glad you asked.

At the end of the month, probably more like 5 weeks, everyone who completes all of the assignments will be entered into a random drawing to win a gift certificate for whatever
DOWNLOADABLE CD (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33918)
you want from the store!!! How cool is that?!!!! :yippee::yippee::yippee:
Plus, you never know the prize fairy might come along and give away some smaller prizes to random participants. :yes:

So the next question:

What do we have to do to get such an awesome prize?

1. Complete the next 5 challenges, starting with today's which will be Boyish in Blue, which I will post in a few minutes. You will still receive all posting bonuses for the challenges you complete by the individual deadlines, just like always.
2. Do at least one review for any of my products in the store. (Guys, these really help promote my stuff, plus it helps me to know what you like.)
3. Bring a friend (bring someone who has never done my challenge before and when they do the challenge, you get the points, sounds pretty easy, right :D ) Don't have any friends, or all of your friends already love me? :lol: Not to worry, you have another option. Do a layout with Nightshade Floralia (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8664) instead.
4. Snag my Goodies with Gundi Blinkie and throw it in your siggie. The code for the siggie is in post #19 and here is a link:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showpost.php?p=531084&postcount=19

Edited to add one other question that you may have thought of. :D

So Chris, I just barely found this and I have already missed part, now what?

Well never fear, I can take care of you too. Just go back and do the challenges that you missed and still be entered into the CD drawing. :clap::clap:

That's it! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

The last challenge ends on October 21st, so I will draw the winner on the 22nd or 23rd.

Please post all of your "homework" in one post, but feel free to ask questions or just tell us how you are coming along.

I am editing to add a running list of the challenges for assignment #1

List of challenges for assignment #1 (each one is linked to its individual challenge thread)
Boyish in Blue (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33920)
In a Forest Glade (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34084)
Shades of Autumn (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34179)
Family Links (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34508)
A Funky Boo (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=546803#post546803)

[boobearsmama1]

oh this is awesome!!!! I am soooooo ready to win a CD and ofcourse use your stuff!!!! Great challenge!

[Raphne]

Hehehe I am soooo in on this! I'd ask for a CD of your stuff, except I'll already have it all individually!

[Christine]

ahhhhhhh Raphne you just made my day! :D :D :D

[addicted]

I'm in!!!!!! :tup: :tup: :tup: This sounds like a lot of fun. I have your kits in the cart and will get going today!

[diturpin]

Sounds like fun!

Since this is on the first page and easy to find, I'll start my "homework" list here!
1. Complete 5 layouts for next 5 challenges
Here's mine with Boyish in Blue!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Baby-Brady.jpg
Baby Brady (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280916)
2.
3.
4. I snagged your blinkie!

[pinky7]

Oh, Goodie, goodie!
I love all your stuff already and I already bought Nightshade Floralia hoping it would be a challenge! And I don't think I have missed any of your challenges yet, and I am not starting now!! And, And, And!! Gotta get busy!

[Christine]

LOLOL Breathe Susie, breathe! :D

[HeatherL]

Sounds good Gundi. Time I just need more time lol.

[sueya]

I sorted out my signature!

[idtwinmom]

Ahhhhh! Gundi's Grand Opening!!!! I'll have to have a serious talk with DH about spending money. This will take all of next months budget, but what a birthday present that would be huh! (Do I get extra points cause Oct. 23rd is my birthday?) LOL!

1. Complete the next 5 challenges
Boyish in Blue - Boyish (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280599&ppuser=90601)
In A Forest Glade - Polar Bear (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281290&ppuser=90601)
Shades of Autumn - actually 2 LO's here Bauman Farms - P (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282238) &
Bauman Farms - S (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282239)
Family Links -
Going to Miss Cindy's (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283457)
A Funky Boo - The Spooky Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284828&ppuser=90601)
2. Do at least one review
Carved Marble Alpha - reviewed (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews_info&products_id=8711&reviews_id=3597) (and so much fun, I might just do 2)
Shades of Autumn - reviewed (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=8980&number_of_uploads=0) Just had to do this one. Once I bought the kit and opened it, I discovered a treasure that the preview hardly hinted at (it goes that way some times!!!!!)
3. Bring a friend
Found a friend :tup: cj672005 (Jennifer) did this lovely LO: Peek-A-Boo (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281804) for In A Forest Glade
Here is a link to Jill (Greenfingers) LO: Idyllic Italy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282318)
4. Snag my Goodies with Gundi Blinkie
snagged!

[sammdc]

count me in woohoo

1. Noah's First Slippers (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281194)

2. Done see lookie got a new blinkie hehehehehehe

[Raphne]

Ok, I haven't even got the first kit downloaded (although it's in my cart!) and I have a question. Not that I don't already have nightshade florilia, but I haven't been able to addict any of my friends to this hobby. I'm seriously thinking about buying my sister PSE for her birthday, just 'cause I'm *that* pushy, but would she have to do all of the steps in the challenge to qualify? Or just one?

[Christine]

nope your "friend" can just do a LO and it doesn't even have to be someone new to DSP, it just has to be someone who has never done a Goodies with Gundi challenge before. But yes go ahead and be pushy cuz first off this is FUN! and 2nd off then she won't glaze over when you start going on about DSP :lol:

[Christine]

oh yeah and if the "friend" wants to do all of the assignments then he/she is entered into the CD drawing too (but then they have to find a new friend)

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh my, a GRAND OPENING! Gundi, you just come up with the best ideas. I think I can do this, but I'm pretty sure right off the bat I'm going to have to do an extra layout, because all my friends already know you and love you!!! :D

I'm pretty sure I've already snagged your Blinkie; but will make for sure after I hit the *submit* button here. ;) (**Edit: Yes I have it!!)

I've written a review, but will gladly write another!

Now...off to scrap...this is gonna be fun....

1. Boyish in Blue : http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/GrandmaScrap_s-So-Fun.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280284)
So Fun (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280284)

2. In a Forest Glade: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/GrandmaScrap_s-NOPE_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281785)
NOPE! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281785)

3. Shades of Autumn: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/GrandmaScrap_s-Too-Darn-Cute_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282413)
Too Darn Cute! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282413)

4. Family Links: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/GrandmaScrap_s-Four_Generations_of_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283537)
Four Generations of XX... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283537)

5. A Funky Boo: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/GrandmaScrap_s-EEK_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284949&ppuser=34323)
EEK! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284949&cat=500&ppuser=34323)

I wrote a review of Boyish in Blue and it is now in place! :D

I invited my friend, Sabina_Canada to participate in the Boyish in Blue challenge and her layout can be found here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280452&ppuser=108611).

Look! I have my blinkie!

[carolyn d]

HHHHHHHHHHmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,, I do believe that I have already written a review about every item of your that I have.. ( and that is every single one with the exception of pretty in pink - i have no girly girls readily available for photos and such) . HEY.. DOH !!!! I'll review the BOYISH IN BLUE !! EEEeeek what a dope ! Nightshade floraia, huh ? Another Hmmmmmmm.. don't think I can top the one I've already done with that one... but will give it another go.

[RV'n Frannie]

:yippee::yippee::yippee:Oboy oboy oboy!! This will be sooo much fun! I love your kits and I'm pretty sure I have every one you ever made, so I'm in. You DO have the best ideas! :yes:
Question: Is this where we post links to everything we do, in addition to posting them for each week's challenge? (Or am I making this more complicated than it is???)
Gotta go unzip the "blue" kit! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

OK, here goes!

*I have your siggie!

*I wrote a comment for your Carved Marble Alpha, which I love, love, love. If you guys don't have it, you're missing out on a very versatile, classy alpha.

*Challenges--
Boyish in Blue:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Horsin_Around.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280193&ppuser=130746)


In a Forest Glade:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Birthday_Golf_Clubs.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282165&ppuser=130746)

Shades of Autumn:



*All my friends already love you! (Who doesn't!?!?) Sooo, here's one with
Nightshade Floralia:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/847/thumbs/Goat_Cart.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280249&ppuser=130746)
(http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280249&cat=500&ppuser=130746)

[Christine]

OK I am making it easy for anyone who hasn't already gotten my blinkie, just copy and paste what is in the box below into your siggie.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii294/gundimom/Goodies-blinkie.gif (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=667)

[Christine]

HHHHHHHHHHmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,, I do believe that I have already written a review about every item of your that I have.. ( and that is every single one with the exception of pretty in pink - i have no girly girls readily available for photos and such) . HEY.. DOH !!!! I'll review the BOYISH IN BLUE !! EEEeeek what a dope ! Nightshade floraia, huh ? Another Hmmmmmmm.. don't think I can top the one I've already done with that one... but will give it another go.

that one really did rock, but I am sure you can do it!!!

[Christine]

:yippee::yippee::yippee:Oboy oboy oboy!! This will be sooo much fun! I love your kits and I'm pretty sure I have every one you ever made, so I'm in. You DO have the best ideas! :yes:
Question: Is this where we post links to everything we do, in addition to posting them for each week's challenge? (Or am I making this more complicated than it is???)
Gotta go unzip the "blue" kit! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

so for this challenge keep one running post that says:

Boyish in Blue: link
next kit: link
etc

look I have my siggie

I reviewed this kit: link although this takes a day or so to post so you may have to get the link the next day

here's my friend who came to play OR here is my Nightshade LO

Now for the weekly posting bonus, just post as normal in that particular thread, cuz you don't want to miss that bonus, now do you. :D

Does this make sense to everyone?

[bandwife]

Count me in! I may not be able to get 10 layouts done in time but I'm sure that I can do this!

Boyish Blue: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Havin_-Fun.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281203) Havin' Fun (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281203)

In A Forest Glade:Hurricane Ike (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282178)



Nightshade Floralia:
used in avatar

Blinkie in place!;)

Many reviews to come!

[yvspeck]

Now for the weekly posting bonus, just post as normal in that particular thread, cuz you don't want to miss that bonus, now do you. :D




:o:o:o:o:o I don't know what this is or where to go for it.... Am I bad? :o:o:o:o:o


I had deleted all my blinkies a bit ago as well as my sig because I was having some issues and someone had suggested it might help. I'm not sure if it's what fixed my troubles but never reinstalled.. But for you Ms G I will.... And it will have no competion :lol::lol::lol: Hope I can remember how to do it :eek:..

[yvspeck]

Ok just ignore post above:o:o:o:o A definite senior moment:o:o:o....I got a handle on it now :D...

[yvspeck]

Well now how come my blinkie looks like it's ready for a flood?

[yvspeck]

Help Gundi's blinkie is choking me and I can't get it off me.....

[yvspeck]

Guess I'll go ask the GT's.. They know everything! How is it I have been with DSP for 3+ years now and still can be so clueless (sigh)

[Christine]

ROFL KIM! You are so funny! I don't know why some of us get high waters. Mine is too, but not quite as high as yours I don't think. and yes you had me all confused w/ the question about the posting bonuses, glad you got it figured out! :D

[caraffle]

Well, now I know what I will do with the coupon I got for SWTS, thanks Gundi!

[addicted]

Starting out with a BANG :) Here is my post.

1- Challenges
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/kwater.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280186&ppuser=93841)
Water Fun (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280186&cat=500&ppuser=93841)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/beach35.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281447&ppuser=93841)
Beach Fun (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281447&cat=500&ppuser=93841)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/fall_leaves.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282558&ppuser=93841)
Fall Leaves (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282558&cat=500&ppuser=93841)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/family66.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283403&ppuser=93841)
Family (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283403&cat=500&ppuser=93841)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/halloween071.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285502&ppuser=93841)
Pippi (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285502&cat=500&ppuser=93841)

2- Here is the review I did for Boyish in Blue (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=8803&number_of_uploads=0)

3-
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/relax6.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281614&ppuser=93841)
Relax (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281614&cat=500&ppuser=93841)

4- Have the Blinkie

[idtwinmom]

OK, I count myself as pretty computer literate (I should, I used to teach others how to do it), but I can not find how to add a product review! I'm feeling pretty silly right about now, but I have just spent 10 minutes trying to figure it out! Help!!!! :(

[idtwinmom]

Duh!!!! Apparently they only allow 3 reviews per product. Off to review a different kit!

[Christine]

oh really? I didn't know that. hmmmm

[idtwinmom]

Well, at least your On Safari did not have the "Write a Review" link and it had 3 Reviews already. That's OK, I love all your stuff and am spending too much on you! HeHe

[gram2nic]

Here's mine....

1. Boyish in Blue
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Goggle-man.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280446&ppuser=111707)


2. In A Forest Glade
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Jamica.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281274&ppuser=111707)

3. Shades of Autumn

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/fall15.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282391&ppuser=111707)

4. Family Links

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Blowing-in-the-wind.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283485&ppuser=111707)

5. Cute Spookys

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6411/thumbs/cute-spookys.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284626&ppuser=111707)



Night Shade Floralia...everyone I know Love you too!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/wish-upon-a-star1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283925&ppuser=111707)


I have my blinkie too!

I wrote a review for Boyish In Blue...

[carolyn d]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/FEET-AND-HANDS.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280455&ppuser=74339)
TEN LITTLE TOES (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280455&cat=500&ppuser=74339)

Another terrifice kit from the wonderous Gundi-ous. :lol::lol: What a great kit !

[Christine]

Hey anybody ready for a grand opening type give away? :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: You can get it from my blog or from the freebie gallery here at DSP.

My Blog link (http://christinegundersendesigns.blogspot.com/) for those who don't have the siggies turned on. :D

[StacSmiley]

Oh my, what am I getting into! LOL. I so don't have time for this, but I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your stuff!!!!

So, here goes:
1a. http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Life-happens1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280535)

b.
c.
d.
e.

2. I wrote 2 reviews on 2 different kits for you!!!! I was the 4th on one of them... they only display up to 3 on a page that I noticed though.

3. Off to get my friend to make a page!!!

4. I've had your blinkie for a while now!!!
Off to do the others!

Hugs,
Stac :)

[EmmaJean]

Okay, I've got my blinkie on and I've purchased Boyish in Blue and Nightshade Floralia. Let's see if I can do better with this thread than I have been in SWTS the last few months!

[idtwinmom]

Oh! Oh! Oh! That blog freebie has just the right paper to put into my Boyish in Blue LO! Thanks!!!!!! Now maybe I can get that one up and posted!

[AnnieDee]

This sounds like fun! What a great way to start with a bang!

[Joni S.]

Well Darn Christine..........and everyone else!! I have not ever created a layout and I just moved to VA and haven't met anyone here!!! However, I AM a collector of freebies because that's about the only way I could ever do anything and I've got one heck of a stash of freebies from HERE and from the absolutely wonderful designers here!

I guess I'll NEVER learn to do a layout, even a quick page!! DUHHHHHHHHHH ME!

ME <--------------DUMMY!

*Ü* At least I can still smile about it........!!

Thanks for the beautiful page kit Christine! Even if I don't know how to use it yet! LOL!

Hugs!

[carolyn d]

Well Darn Christine..........and everyone else!! I have not ever created a layout and I just moved to VA and haven't met anyone here!!! However, I AM a collector of freebies because that's about the only way I could ever do anything and I've got one heck of a stash of freebies from HERE and from the absolutely wonderful designers here!

I guess I'll NEVER learn to do a layout, even a quick page!! DUHHHHHHHHHH ME!

ME <--------------DUMMY!

*Ü* At least I can still smile about it........!!

Thanks for the beautiful page kit Christine! Even if I don't know how to use it yet! LOL!

Hugs!

Well, that's dangling a carrot in front of a gallery full of "teachers"... Yes, you can make the layout... just tell us what program you have and any one of us will be more than happy to walk you through it !!

[Joni S.]

WOW! This is like hitting the lottery!! *Ü* Thanks so, so, so much!!

I use PSPX....but keep in mind I've never, ever created anything digital. However, I am Blessed enough to have SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many freebies, especially from DSP. I'm also very thankful and appreciative to have them too.

I don't even know where to start......... :help:

Thank you SO MUCH for your offer. Are you able to teach the "brain dead"??! lol!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you..........thank y.........thank....tha......

Thanks Bunches!! :confused: And.............BIG Hugz!!

[carolyn d]

WOW! This is like hitting the lottery!! *Ü* Thanks so, so, so much!!

I use PSPX....but keep in mind I've never, ever created anything digital. However, I am Blessed enough to have SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many freebies, especially from DSP. I'm also very thankful and appreciative to have them too.

I don't even know where to start......... :help:

Thank you SO MUCH for your offer. Are you able to teach the "brain dead"??! lol!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you..........thank y.........thank....tha......

Thanks Bunches!! :confused: And.............BIG Hugz!!

ok.. HERE GOES..
I use PHOTOSHOP, so I cannot walk you through any specifics with your software.. HOWEVER, if you follow THIS LINK (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/psp_completefirstLO_ny/psp_completefirstLO_ny.shtml) you will find the answers to your first and most basic questions... like 'HOW the HECK to I use all this stuff?"

That link ( just click on the underlined words) will bring you to a tutorial specific for your software. It includes screenshots so you have something to follow besides words. Select the photos you want to use, select the backgrounds (bk) and such, and then just follow the tutorial.

I followed the tutorial specific for my software when I first started and found I COULD DO IT ! So you shoul have no trouble !

HTH ( Hope this helps)

[idtwinmom]

Joni, I wish I could answer specific questions, but I don't use PSP either. The tutorial that Carolyn gave you will really help you get started. And for inspiration, here is my very first LO (layout) done following the same tutorial (just a different program).

Hats On Parade (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=181917&ppuser=90601)

Have fun!

[MommyPanda]

Oh how fun!!! Congrats on your designer status!!! I love your store and I would love to win your designs!!! Sounds like so much fun!! YAY Chris!!!

[Wanda]

This sounds so fun--now just to keep up with it until the end.

1. Weekly challenges
For Boyish in Blue:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Dirty-Feet.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280754)
Little Miss Dirty Feet (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280754)

For In a Forest Glade:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Morning-Glory_1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281794&ppuser=76306)
Morning Glory! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281794&cat=500&ppuser=76306)

For Shades of Autumn:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Farewell-Luncheon.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283733)
Farewell Luncheon (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283733)

For Family Links:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/AFR-Seniors-1982.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284409)
Gladstone Centennial-1... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284409)

For A Funky Boo:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Too-Spooky_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285659)
Too Spooky! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285659)

2. Reviewed "Boyish in Blue"

3. Nightshade Floralia
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/ThankYou-Card.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285783)
Nightshade Thank You (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285783)

4. Blinkie is happily blinking :)

[Joni S.]

Thank you Carolyn and Lisa!! I've read over the tut and even copied it into Word to keep in my tut folder!! Wow Nicole is excellent at putting those things together, isn't she?! I will take some time next week and see if I can get something done. I'm going to see my 2 Grandsons tomorrow!!

Thank you so very much for assisting me in this problematic situation I'm in!! I never really thought to go to the tutorials.....and this one IS so thorough.

Thanks for sharing your first lo with me Lisa! I could tell from looking through your layouts that you've really grown in your scrapbooking! Congrats! I suppose we ALL had to start somewhere, huh??! I just hope I can do the items that I have collected justice in the manner that I use them. We shall see!

Thanks Again!

Big Hugs!

*Ü*

[Christine]

WOW! This is like hitting the lottery!! *Ü* Thanks so, so, so much!!

I use PSPX....but keep in mind I've never, ever created anything digital. However, I am Blessed enough to have SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many freebies, especially from DSP. I'm also very thankful and appreciative to have them too.

I don't even know where to start......... :help:

Thank you SO MUCH for your offer. Are you able to teach the "brain dead"??! lol!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you..........thank y.........thank....tha......

Thanks Bunches!! :confused: And.............BIG Hugz!!

Hi Joni! Looks like Carolyn has hooked you up with the PSP tutorial, the campus section of DSP is FABULOUS!! It has lots of tutorials from the very basic to very advanced. Check out that tutorial and let us know what problems you are having.

[Christine]

and p.s. I have used PSP in the past, I now use Photoshop, but I could probably still help you. :D

[Christine]

Oh how fun!!! Congrats on your designer status!!! I love your store and I would love to win your designs!!! Sounds like so much fun!! YAY Chris!!!

Hi Joy!!! So awesome to see you!

[Christine]

Hey BTW guys, don't forget to post in the Boyish In Blue challenge thread as well. I will get the names for the posting bonus from there, and I don't want to miss you, ok?!

[caraffle]

Chris, I got started, I added your blinkie and got a new member to post a LO and add your blinkie. I will go look to see that she has it rightand get the link posted here.

Gotta got buy the latest kit now.

#1 Boyish in Blue Layout:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Josh10.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280914)
Josh is Fun! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280914)



#2 Review of "Some kid of Wonderful page kit"
https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=8661

#3 Had Scoochdmarooch do a LO.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280824&cat=all&limit=last1
she also added your blinkie

#4 Added the cute blinkie!!!!!

[Seagal]

1. Complete the next 5 challenges
Boyish in Blue - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Blackberries081909.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280862&cat=all&limit=last7)
2. Do at least one review
3. Bring a friend (or layout with Nightshade Floralia)
4. Snag my Goodies with Gundi Blinkie
snagged!

:tup: So glad you are having a grand opening, Gundi! :yahoo:

[wardlw]

Okay I am going to do my link like this and then go work on learning how to get the image and be able to post like everyone else. If I don't do this post now I might forget, (you know us seniors).
Here is my page for Boyish in Blue http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280907
As you can see I snagged two of your blinkies.

[Christine]

oh you guys! This is sooooooo fun!!!! I am so glad that we are doing this challenge!

[GrandmaCrys]

And we're so glad you started it! :)

[idtwinmom]

We sure are! It's even giving us the chance to meet new friends!

[pinky7]

OK! I am breathing nice and slow now!

Next 5 challenges:
1. Boyish in Blue
Legoland
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Legoland.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281067)

2. In a Forest Glade
Catamaraning in Maui
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/940/thumbs/Catamaraning-in-Maui.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281881)

3. Shades of Autumn
Halloween 1998
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Halloween-1998-_1_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282325)

4. Family Links
Family
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Family71.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284400)

5. A Funky Boo
Pumpkin Carving Night
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6440/thumbs/pumpkin-carving-1997.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285567)

Review: In a Forest Glade (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=8805&number_of_uploads=0)


Nightshade Floralia: Marisa & Mikey
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/659/thumbs/Marisa-_-Mikey.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284129)


Blinkie: I snagged it!

[Christine]

That's good Sue, no hyperventilating is allowed in gundi's forum :D

[handkl]

I am HERE!!

1. Here is challenge 1 - Hiding in a Fort (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281087);
2. Already posted some reviews in the store and will continue to do so!
3.
4. Blinkie - DONE

[yvspeck]

Squeezing in

1. Boyish in Blue
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Entertained.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281111)
Entertained (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281111)

Did a 2 page spread with In a Forrest Glade
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/H20-in-a-bucket-PG-1-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282050&ppuser=16608)
H20 in a bucket pg 1 o... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282050&cat=500&ppuser=16608)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/H20-in-a-bucket-pg-2-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282051&ppuser=16608)
H20 in a bucket pg 2 o... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282051&cat=500&ppuser=16608)

Shades of Autumn
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Pumpkin-Patch-2007.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282931&ppuser=16608)
Pumpkin Patch 2007 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282931&cat=500&ppuser=16608)

Family Links
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Matchbook-girl-.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284503&ppuser=16608)
Matchbook Girl (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284503&cat=500&ppuser=16608)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Too-Cute-To-Spook-2007.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285573)
Too Cute to Spook 2007 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285573)



2. Did my review on Boyish in blue (Fab kit Chris)

3. Nightshades LO

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Young-Love1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282657)
Young Love (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282657)


4. Blinkie on board :D

[Raphne]

Ok, here we go!

1) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/BoyishInBlueWeb.gif (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281123)
Ridin' The Range (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281123)

2)

3)

4)

5) Blinkie: ON!

[LinJ]

Hopefully this is a simple one someone can help me with. How do you add more than one sig ? Everytime I add one, it delets the other - so that I can only have one. I know there is a way ..... HELP !

Thanks

[Christine]

You go under My Account>edit signature. Once you are there you scroll down a little bit and it gives you a place that looks like the go advanced reply box. The code for Nicole's blinkie should already be in there, just do a space then paste in the code for my blinkie. Hopefully that makes sense to you. Let us know if you need more help.

[GrandmaCrys]

Welcome back, Chris! :D

[LinJ]

sigh..... I can't paste anything ! It doesn't let me. All I see is 'upload' or enter the URL ....

When I upload, it does - but it deletes the first one there ( not to mention, Nicole's even isn't blinking at the present time ) .

Is there some setting I havn't activated or something? Ughhhhhhhh

Thanks for the help .... still trying to figure this out.

This is all that shows in the box where you can type, yet Nicole's blinkie ( not blinking .. ) does show :

Where do you get the codes? I've been copying the gif's to my computer and uploading.

[Christine]

ok tell me how you are getting to this particular screen where it says upload or enter url thing. Also Nicole's is blinking now and no no no to downloading to your computer, much, much easier way. Here's the code for mine:

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii294/gundimom/Goodies-blinkie.gif (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=667)

Just copy and paste everything in the box, the very last part should be [/url], just keep dragging to the right if it is not picking it all up. If you don't have the code provided for you, you can always get it yourself by right clicking and going under properties, to get the location, and the link if there is one. This is the form of your code, I have to put spaces in so you can see, but just take them out.

[ url = the http address that you can get either from the link or the address bar] [ img ] location of the blinkie, should end in .jpg or .gif it is blinking [ / img ] [ / url ]

[Christine]

My next weekly challenge has been posted. Here's a link (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34084). This is for the first assignment. You are all doing so well, keep it up!

[LinJ]

Christine: I think I've got it ! LOL This is what I had to put in the edit sig section:

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii294/gundimom/Goodies-blinkie.gif

THANKS - I was about to give up !! Now I feel ready for the next challenge .. and there will be plenty ;-)

[LinJ]

Opps.... it showed as the actual picture of the link. Anyway, it had to have [IMG] on each end, and not the first part ... just the photobucket link.

Thanks !!!!!!!

[Christine]

yay! actually the first part (the url portion) makes it "clickable" ......if you click on my blinkie it will take you to the Goodies with Gundi forum so you can see what is happening this week, but if you don't put that url part in then they just are pretty, which is ok too. :D Good job on getting it all figured out. :yahoo:

[LinJ]

So weird... because it wouldn't work with the url part - but when I changed it, it worked! Otherwise is said invalid file or something.... I would rather it BE clickable - so I'll have to go back and keep trying!
Thanks again...

[gram2nic]

Another way to add the link is to right click on the blinkie, go to properties, copy the link, go into your account/signature/edit, when a new box opens click on the mountain looking icon at the top of the posting box. Paste your link, save and walla..you're done!

[Christine]

So weird... because it wouldn't work with the url part - but when I changed it, it worked! Otherwise is said invalid file or something.... I would rather it BE clickable - so I'll have to go back and keep trying!
Thanks again...

If you have the image portion, you can highlight it in the edit siggie window, then click on the link of the earth with the 2 links by it (right above where you are typing) then paste the copied link to the forum. I will get them for you just in case you are not sure where to get those:

Nicole's: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=539
Mine: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=667
Marcee's: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=460

[Christine]

OH! Before you try to just straight copy the link from what I posted, they get truncated for the part that shows, so click on my link and then once you are on that forum's page, copy the url up in the address bar. If you use Firefox, you can also right click on my link and choose copy link location.

[ChrisM]

My spot here!

1. Week 1 Challenge: Boyish in Blue
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/my-3-sons_gundi-challenge.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280982&ppuser=111972)
Week 2: In Forest Glade
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/FOREST-GLADE_GUNDI-CHALLENG.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282047)
Week 3: Shades of Autumn
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/bIG-bROTHER2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283248)
Week 4: Family Links
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Nan-Tott_-Family-Links.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284493)
Week 5: A Funky Boo:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Funny-Girls.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285395)
Funny Girls (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285395)[/URL]



2.Review ...... wrote a review for my favourite so far, 'Some Kind of Wonderful '
3.Introduce a friend: My friend who is new to your challenges is tg13. Tora's layout is here: [URL="http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282919"]Karitas og Sponsi (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284493) :)

4.Blinkie ... got it!

Now this is fun!
------------------------------------------


And I FINISHED IT ALL!!!!! YAY FOR ME :D:):applause::tup:
Thanks Chris

[wardlw]

1. Boyish in Blue http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Awesome_Austin_copy.jpg

2.

3.

4.

5.
Snagged Blinkies

[Christine]

ATTENTION!!!!

Did everyone who did a Boyish in Blue page for this challenge and got done in time, also post over in the Boyish in Blue thread? I tried to catch those who didn't, but since I send the bonuses from each challenge's thread, if it isn't in there, I probably missed you. Never fear, I will still give you the bonus, just PM me, ok?!

[LinJ]

WOW !!!!!!!! There is no way I thought I would get this ... but I followed exactly what you said, and I think it worked ( I'll find out when I post this, but in the preview it did work ! ) I am learning more and more everyday. If you would have told me this the first week I was a member, I would have been totally lost ! LOL

[Christine]

:clap: :clap: :clap: I feel like a proud mom! Good job you!

[LinJ]

LOL Phewwwww - now I have to find some time to scrapbook !!! I'm starting off a little slow ... it has to be fairly simple to follow for now or I get lost/overwhelmed :-)

Linda

[Christine]

That is ok, and if you get stuck just holler, there is always someone around who is more than willing to help. Pretty soon you will be a pro and you will be amazed at the things that used to stress you out. :D

[wardlw]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281331Here is my layout using Nightshade Floralia
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/1348/thumbs/Homecoming_2008_copy.jpg

[Christine]

are you all having fun? :clap: :clap: :clap: I will be back later to hand out a couple random prizes. :D Ohhhhhh can you feel the anticipation build. :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy! :clap::clap::clap::tup::tup::tup:

[wardlw]

Is that why I keep checking the DSP sight every 1/2 hour today, I thought maybe it was an excuse not to do my work and here it was just the anticipation and excitement I was feeling. Hehehehe!

[addicted]

I love prizes!!! :yahoo: :tup: :clap: Good carma coming my way!

[bandwife]

Did I miss it?!?!

You are the BEST gundi!!!!! Sending lots of love.

[carolyn d]

oh you are the best... sending hugs, chocolate, ice cream your way. ( does this sound suspiciously like a bribe?? )

[idtwinmom]

Hmmmmm.... it's bribes is it! Well, I can get some Mocha Latte ice cream that is to die for!!!!!

[carolyn d]

Hmmmmm.... it's bribes is it! Well, I can get some Mocha Latte ice cream that is to die for!!!!!

bribes never hurt...:lol::lol: Just endear ourselves to the powers that be !! haha

[Christine]

I just did 2 random #'s and they were both ME! :lol: I guess that shows you who talks a lot. :D Off to try again.

[Christine]

Hmmmmm.... it's bribes is it! Well, I can get some Mocha Latte ice cream that is to die for!!!!!

Coffee flavored anything doesn't work for me. :lol: Think peppermint ice cream and you will be on the right track. :yes:

[Christine]

OK, first random # is post #63.......

yvspeck!!!!

You just won my brand new Quick Click, Twinkle Times Two. It isn't even in the store yet. I will post it and then show you. :D

The 2nd random # is me again, and I am being paged, so keep checking back and I will be back after the randomness has a chance to rest and get its focus off me. :lol:

[carolyn d]

I just did 2 random #'s and they were both ME! :lol: I guess that shows you who talks a lot. :D Off to try again.

:lol::lol::lol::lol: is that a case of some type of twisted form of nepotism ??? Or are you just too chatty, girlfriend ??? :confused::confused::confused:

[idtwinmom]

Well, then I can send some home made peppermint ice cream in your direction. (Grandma had a wonderful recipe, now where did I put that book......). I know I had it somewhere!

[Christine]

:lol::lol::lol::lol: is that a case of some type of twisted form of nepotism ??? Or are you just too chatty, girlfriend ??? :confused::confused::confused:

ummmmmmmm, probably the latter. :lol:

[Christine]

So anybody ready for another random prize?

The next random prize winner is...............sueya!!!!

[Christine]

Just so you can all see what they won. :)

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii294/gundimom/folder.jpg

If you didn't win, don't worry, I will probably be doing another random prize before too long and the QC will be in the store after the 4th.

[idtwinmom]

Congrats Guys! That's a cool QC Chris!

[carolyn d]

wow neat qc, chris.... just one more thing to add to my current wish list. (sigh)
congrats girls.. and have fun with it.

[wardlw]

Congrats, you two. Super QC!

[Joni S.]

*Ü* I am the one that *depends* on the free stuff! I don't have money to buy squat!

DUH...........

Hugz to all! I've not had time to make anything yet. I am now suffering with "fibro-funk". The weather is changing and I HURT SO BADLY.............. I have spent very little time at the computer. I'll have to attempt to 'play catch up' a bit later. I'm headed back to my recliner to hurt like uhmm....hell, in silence.......

More BIG Hugz to all!!

:confused:

[carolyn d]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DADDY_S-LITTLE-MIRACLE-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281678&ppuser=74339)
DADDY'S LITTLE MIRACLE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281678&ppuser=74339)

here's the link to my second part of this "banging" challenge. using the IN A FOREST GLADE page kit.. I've also posted this for the GOODIES WITH GUNDI thread as well. Hmmm double duty for the same person ???

[idtwinmom]

Joni - I feel for you! Hurting like that is nooooo fun! Hugz back and get well soon!

[Wanda]

Hopefully this is a simple one someone can help me with. How do you add more than one sig ? Everytime I add one, it delets the other - so that I can only have one. I know there is a way ..... HELP !

Thanks

After some similarly frustrating time trying to update my sig, I finally decided to copy all the html text to a word document, with each tag's html on a separate line. That made it much easier for me to see what was going on and where I had made errors. Once I had that done the way I wanted it, I copied it all (one line at a time I think to avoid the carriage return problems in the sig line rules) to the sig window. I don't remember whether I was entirely successful the first time around, but it sure made it a lot easier to go back and fix the problems.

I saved that document along with the code for tags I deleted (in case I ever need them again) so next time I want to update my sig I can do it a little more easily.

[caraffle]

Just so you can all see what they won. :)

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii294/gundimom/folder.jpg

If you didn't win, don't worry, I will probably be doing another random prize before too long and the QC will be in the store after the 4th.

CHRIS, this is beautiful, love it!!!!

[StacSmiley]

Congrats ladies!!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh my heck! I sure hope my being gone to Grandson #3's first birthday party doesn't wreck my chances of being *random*

And, Chris, now I realize why you've always said your name is *Random* in the bingo chats!!! Apparently you were right! :lol: :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, and before I forget to tell you all - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING...

[GrandmaCrys]

(suspense building...) :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Grandchild #5 is going to be..............................

[GrandmaCrys]

GRANDSON #5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TA! DA!

(Was there really any doubt?)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

OK, enough of this horseplay, I must go do my In the Forest Glade lo! Later, ladies...

[idtwinmom]

Crys, that's a way to increase your odds on the random draws.

[idtwinmom]

Just make all your posts one-liners! LOL!!!!!!!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[idtwinmom]

So, are you getting you LO done, or are you adding to your chances?

[idtwinmom]

BTW, Congrats on the new Grandson!!!!!! Is that all 5 of your GK's or are there any girls in the bunch?

[sueya]

Woo hoo! I won a prize. Looks great can't wait to use it!

[GrandmaCrys]

Lisa, I will have 5 grandsons; no girls; my sister has 2 grandsons and 1 girl, who is the only girl in that generation of my family! Can you imagine how big her head is? :lol: (My sister's, not her granddaughter's! :))

Yes, I'm working on my LO, with a break for WalMarting, grocery shopping, lunch and watching Jimmie Johnson win the Nascar race. Oh, yeah, and checking in here! :D

Congrats to the winners, BTW!

Back to the LO.....

[idtwinmom]

Yep! I know how big her head is! My DD is the only Granddaughter out of 5 in my family. Of course, it gets tempered a little as she has to share with 4 other girls (plus the 5 boys) on DH's side. LOL!

Look forward to your Forest Glade LO!

[sammdc]

ooooo fabulous QC too congrats ladies on winning

[Christine]

Oh my heck! I sure hope my being gone to Grandson #3's first birthday party doesn't wreck my chances of being *random*

And, Chris, now I realize why you've always said your name is *Random* in the bingo chats!!! Apparently you were right! :lol: :lol:

I am telling you it is the case, except lately the only person that calls me random is me! :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

My In a Forest Glade LO is on page 2! :D

[Christine]

GRANDSON #5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TA! DA!

(Was there really any doubt?)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

NO WAYYYYYY!!!! I was so hoping for a girl for you, although I know you will just adore this new dgs just like all of the others. :yes: Happy for all of you though, and the only reason I was hoping was so you had some material to scrap in PINK! :lol:

[Christine]

OK I am feeling generous today!!! One more random # (man you guys are lucky, a sale and random prizes) :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Christine]

Wow!!! Crys all your last minute chattiness really paid off!!! The random # is post #123!!!

Congrats to .........GrandmaScrap

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh my gosh, I'm gobsmacked! Thanks to RAK!!! :D :D I can't wait to come up with something for that QC. It is awesome.

Thank you so much! Sometimes *Chatty* does pay off! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[yvspeck]

OK, first random # is post #63.......

yvspeck!!!!

You just won my brand new Quick Click, Twinkle Times Two. It isn't even in the store yet. I will post it and then show you. :D

The 2nd random # is me again, and I am being paged, so keep checking back and I will be back after the randomness has a chance to rest and get its focus off me. :lol:



:clap::clap::yahoo::yahoo::tup::tup::yippee::yippe e::yippee:
WooooHoooo what a nice way to start my day! Terrific QC Chris.. Already know what I am going to do with it too which makes my day's beginning even sweeter :D...
Thanks so much for your lovely generous give away.... :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[idtwinmom]

Crys, knew you were stacking the deck!!!!! LOL! Well, with all those birthday pics of the DGS's I'm sure you could use it! Congrats!

BTW, I have updated my post on page 1 with both weekly challenges and the new friend who did the In the Forest Glade challenge!

And Chris, did I tell you how much of love that Alpha! Can't wait to get my hands on it!

[Joni S.]

Hi all!

Thanks Lisa for those wishes. Fibro is NO FUN.........and several others to go along with it like Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and of course, Nov. will be 27 years that I've had a dis-ease that is not giving me too much trouble at this time, MS!! I'm still fully ambulatory and I've done awesome with that.........I just cannot handle the pain of Fibro. It totally bites. I'm the middle of 3 daughters and we all 3 have Fibro and we each have other stuff to go with it. My MS was finally diagnosed in Nov. 1981. My pain Dr. here is reducing the amount of pain meds I've been on, which I MUST understand, somehow ??? but she did begin me on Lyrica.

I've been reading from page 7 where I left off and WOW! It sounds like the topic is on GRANDSONS now!! I have 2 Grandsons and they say they will have no more. 1 Grandson will be 3 on October 11, next week-end and one will be 3 months tomorrow, 9-30-08! I was holding him when he was 15 minutes old and I'll tell ya! THAT is what life is all about!! FOR SURE!! I have 1 son and he will be 36 in March!! I will be 51 on Oct. 2 ~ WOW! 3 days!!! I do NOT feel 51. It seems like a dream! :doh:

I've been thru enough STRESS since 2004, it's ridiculous! I SHOULD feel about 81!! My Daddy died April 25, 2004, my husband informed me on 9-23-2006 that he "Didn't love me anymore, wasn't IN LOVE with me anymore, our marriage (13 years) had no future and It's OVER!" ~ and he walked out of the room with a STERN LOOK on his face. He was serious. OMGod. I was SO shocked. I thought it was a joke and was listening to him, looking at him, grinning like a darned Cheshire Cat waiting for the "punch line". Joke was on me. There was NO Punch Line. My heart was in my throat and I could not move. I also could NOT believe it....it seemed like a BAD DREAM....but it was true. I stayed in our home another 13 months while trying to locate another place to live and be able to afford on Disabiliy Income (and as any of you would know, that is NOT much! I have now moved to Blacksburg, VA, in the gorgeous Mountains of VA! After my husband in formed me of his intentions on Sept. 23, 2006, my BEST Friend & Life Giver died on December 29, 2006. My Mama died. I WAS DEVASTATED. Everything about me shut totally down. I was NO GOOD for at least 3 months BUT I DID have this separation thing to get done. On August 16, 2007 I had to have my Beloved Bartholomew, my Maine Coon Cat that I had had for 18 years put down due to horrible arthiritis in his legs. It was too bad to treat in ANY manner. I was willing to do ANYTHING to save him but it was just too bad in his "hips and legs". I thought I could take no more....so I decided to go to VA (just over an hour from my son and dil (that IS daughter in Love!) to find a place to live. I got the best I could find, a 2 BR trailer tucked away in an older lady's back yard and it's tucked away so well that the mail lady didn't know it was here!! LOL! I had hired a female attorney in NC, supposedly the best, paying her $6,000.00 of my $8500.00 inheritance (because my Mama split her inheritance with her 3 daughters and her 3 grandsons!! I hired her on June 20, 2007 and on Sept. 2, 2008 she was in court after filing a motion to withdraw from my case (and was granted such) so now I have no attorney and NO $6,000.00. ~because she said I owed her another $1,500.00 after SHE TOLD ME THAT "She would complete what I needed for $6,000.00". THAT was the one that put me over the edge. I LOST IT. :cry:

With just coming out of a 14 year marriage and attempting to get settled into a new, MUCH SMALLER residence and of course, no money coming in from hubby (since my attorney never completed the property settlement OR the post separation support that she was supposed to do) I've been living on $680. per month and it is NOT an easy thing to do since, some months, my rent has been $575.00. If your math is as good as mine, you understand it just does NOT cut it!! So, I've gone without food many times. I've lost 21 lbs since I've been here, now down to a whopping 105 lbs. I've had to hide my 6s and go to Goodwill to find size 4s....and they're slowly sliding down!! :confused:

I did have good news happen! I finally got food stamps so I CAN EAT NOW!!!!!!!!!! Possibly I'll gain some weight back but I'm SO MUCH like my Daddy that I "forget to eat"!! Mama always said that "She lived to eat and I ate to live"!! That is the gospel truth too! Daddy used to always forget to eat and Mama had to remind him!! Whew! :think:

I've gone on long enough. I know you all are ready to toss me outta here now!!

Just some "STUFF" as to why I've not been here a lot. I have a lot going on with legal stuff, trying to figure out how to get an attorney in VA. How to get a NC attorney to file a Motion for Change of Venue to get my case to VA, etc. Sooooooo, I have had a LOT going on. ~ I have too much going on.

Otherwise I would be here every day and I would KNOW what was happening here! BUT I spend lots of time in the recliner and/or on the phone trying to figure out how to work things........... BUT I WILL get it figured out. Somehow, I WILL!!! I am pretty darned TUFF and I WILL MAKE IT!!!!!!!!

Catch you all soon! While I'm not here, Please remember me and PLEASE say a little prayer for me?

BIG Hugs to ALL of you. I would LOVE to know each of you personally but alas, I don't have that kind of time. Possibly when I DO get everything worked out!!

Sorry I've gone on for so long. Hugs everyone. Catch you again soon. I've still not done a layout and I WILL GET SOMETHING DONE ONE DAY!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks SO MUCH for the freebies Chris!!! I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!

Again I'm so sorry this was so long.............

Hugs to ALL!

:pray:

[Joni S.]

Drats!! I could have broken that into about 200 posts!

DUH Me!!

LOL!

[ilv2cruise]

Here's my spot

Boyish in Blue The Alaskan Experience (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280296&ppuser=61732)
Nightshade Floralia More Beautiful Desert Flowers (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282001) - because your chat is while I'm at work
In The Forest Glade Indiana Sand Dunes (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281998)
Shades of Autumn Cowboys (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282176)
Family Links The Past with The Future (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283769)
A Funky Boo Ninjas on the Prowl (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285285)
Review on: Boyish in Blue (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=8803)

[Christine]

ilv2cruise, the friend part is to bring a friend and have them do the CHALLENGE, not the chat. :) Of course, everyone is always welcome at my chats too. :lol:

[Christine]

Joni, wow you have a lot to deal with! I hope you get doing better soon :hug:

[idtwinmom]

Joni - my prayers are with you! Sorry to here the thing with the attorney turned out so badly! I remember chatting with you just before that! Take care!

[audreyt]

I should get started posting my homework list:

1. Complete 5 layouts for 5 challenges:

Boyish in Blue

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/2008_05_02-dan.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281199&ppuser=58924)
Speed Racer (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281199&cat=500&ppuser=58924)

In a Forest Glade

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/2007_04_30-dance2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282101&ppuser=58924)
Ballerina (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282101&cat=500&ppuser=58924)

Shades of Autumn

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/2008_08_08-horse.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282984)
Horseback Riding (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282984)

Family Links

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/2004_02_22-bro.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284230)
Brother (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284230)

A Funky Boo

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/2008_07_30-hair.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285500)
Hair (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285500)

2. Review - Done - http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews_info&products_id=8898&reviews_id=3621

3. Nightshade Layout

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/2004_02_22-grandma3.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284430)
Grandma (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284430)

4. Snag Blinkie - done

[Christine]

Audrey read back through this challenge, we gave directions already to someone else, and see if that helps you. Feel free to ask questions if you get stuck

[ilv2cruise]

Unfortunately, the only digital scrapbookers I know is everyone at DSP. So, anyone want to be my friend? :lol::lol::lol: Also, where do I find the blinkie?

[idtwinmom]

I just updated my post with my LO's for Shades of Autumn! Yep - I did 2 LO's. Of course, I cheated because the 2nd one is simply replacing the photo of one twin with the other. This time I didn't even change the journaling!

[Christine]

Unfortunately, the only digital scrapbookers I know is everyone at DSP. So, anyone want to be my friend? :lol::lol::lol: Also, where do I find the blinkie?

You can snag it from my siggie or it is in one of the early posts of this thread, let's see if I can find it.

[Christine]

OK post # 19 has the code in it. Here's the link:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showpost.php?p=531084&postcount=19

[carolyn d]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/FINALLY-GOT-A-SMILE-_-.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282284)
fINALLY GOT A SMILE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282284)
Here is my NIGHSHADE FLORALIA layout for the BANG thread. Yes, I have no friends who don't already love Gundi. (sigh) :lol::lol: Now, all I need to do is remember how to upload the blinkie and I'm pretty much done with that part. Now off to get this weeks kit and hustle my bustle before I go on vacation. 9 MORE DAYS AND THEN OFF TO THE SOUTH FOR 11 DAYS !! WOO HOO !!!

[wardlw]

Love your "finally got a smile". Lucky you heading south. I am trying to talk my DH into going the end of Oct. Wish me luck!

[pinky7]

So, are you getting you LO done, or are you adding to your chances?

No! Dumb me! I was posting in the same spot each time! I didn't know that I needed to be chatty! LOL I have to fix this so I can catch up to the rest of you chatty people!

[pinky7]

I will be 51 on Oct. 2 ~ WOW! 3 days!!! I do NOT feel 51. It seems like a dream! :doh:


:party::yippee::candle:Happy Birthday, Joni!!!:candle::yippee::party:

[RV'n Frannie]

No! Dumb me! I was posting in the same spot each time! I didn't know that I needed to be chatty! LOL I have to fix this so I can catch up to the rest of you chatty people!

:lol:Me, too, Pinky! :lol: I thought they had to be together--well, it does make it easier for Chris to see if we did them all, I think. (Don't we get extra points for that, Chris? :lol: :lol:) No, I'll just have to join in the fun here more often! :D I've been letting my "life" get in the way--silly me!

[RV'n Frannie]

Yes! We did do it right, Pinky. In Gundi's first post she asks us to put all our homework in one post. :D So, we just need to be a little bit more chatty--reckon? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

your assignment links definitely need to be together or I will never find you, but you can always do a separate post that says I posted my shades LO in post # whatever ;) See I know how to be chatty. :lol:

[pinky7]

Drats!! I could have broken that into about 200 posts!

DUH Me!!

LOL!

That is soooo funny! I did read every single word, though!! What your husband did stinks! Doesn't he remember the oath he took when he married you? It says "In sickness and in health". I count my blessings! I have Parkinson's disease nd my husband has stuck by me! 19 years and still going!

Hugs for you! And I wish you the best!:pray:

[addicted]

I was just thinking that I need to disobey and put them all in different posts, so I have more chances. :lol: But I guess I should just chat more. It's just been busy around here with the baby having surgery and 2 other kids in school.

[addicted]

3 posts at the same time!!! WOW

[pinky7]

:lol:Me, too, Pinky! :lol: I thought they had to be together--well, it does make it easier for Chris to see if we did them all, I think. (Don't we get extra points for that, Chris? :lol: :lol:) No, I'll just have to join in the fun here more often! :D I've been letting my "life" get in the way--silly me!

Yeah, do we Chris? lol

But that doesn't help with the random calculator, RV'n! SOOOO, we're becoming chatty! :love2::cool::p

[yvspeck]

Dropping off a link to my fab giveaway Twinkle x 2 QC.. Thanks again Christine.... I can see lots of fun possibilities with this one....


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/T-Ball-_Kaden_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282280&ppuser=16608)
T Ball (Kaden) (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282280&ppuser=16608)

[idtwinmom]

First -


Happy Birthday, Joni!!!!!!

[idtwinmom]

Second - I just updated my post (#11). I just had to do a review of this weeks kit. That preview did not do it justice at all! And since I shared the LO's in one of my other threads, an unconvinced shopper has now changed her mind. I suggested she do a LO and get the AOP too!!!!

Have a great day everybody!

[addicted]

How do you put the small pic of the LO in threads? I like to see the small LO in the thread and would love to know how to do it.

[wardlw]

How do you put the small pic of the LO in threads? I like to see the small LO in the thread and would love to know how to do it.




Yahoo, Lisa here is an excuse for another post.

[idtwinmom]

LOL, Linda! Yep, here I go giving advice again!

How do you put the small pic of the LO in threads? I like to see the small LO in the thread and would love to know how to do it.

1. Open your gallery, or the gallery that the LO was posted to (either of these will work, I usually use my gallery as it is easier to find).
2. In new window or tab (depending on which browser you use), open the thread that you are posting to.
3. Click 'Post Reply'.
4. Type what text you want.
5. Go to Gallery window/tab.
6. Right click (command-click on Mac) on the image of the LO.
7. About half way down, select 'Copy Image Location'.
8. Return to Post window/tab.
9. Click the icon that looks like mountains with a moon over it.
10. Paste (ctrl-v or cmd-v) and click 'OK'

(If you want the directions to make this Image a link to your LO, PM me!)

[Christine]

Yeah, do we Chris? lol

But that doesn't help with the random calculator, RV'n! SOOOO, we're becoming chatty! :love2::cool::p

Yes please keep those babies together, so I can figure out who is eligible for the drawing. After more than a year of SWTS, I know how impossible it can be to find all of the posts.

[Christine]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/FINALLY-GOT-A-SMILE-_-.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282284)
fINALLY GOT A SMILE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282284)
Here is my NIGHSHADE FLORALIA layout for the BANG thread. Yes, I have no friends who don't already love Gundi. (sigh) :lol::lol: Now, all I need to do is remember how to upload the blinkie and I'm pretty much done with that part. Now off to get this weeks kit and hustle my bustle before I go on vacation. 9 MORE DAYS AND THEN OFF TO THE SOUTH FOR 11 DAYS !! WOO HOO !!!

Wahooooooo! That sounds like you will have so much fun! I am heading west across the ocean blue in just a couple of weeks and I am getting way excited too!

[Christine]

PLEASE READ!!!

OH! That reminds me, I will be in Hawaii when this challenge ends. :clap::clap::clap: As far as I know, I will have internet and I will be taking my laptop, but if for some reason I am not here to do the drawing right after it ends, don't worry. I WILL do the drawing as soon as I can, probably on the 27th. Just didn't want anybody thinking I had skipped out with the prize CD. :D

[idtwinmom]

Hey, think you could swing by so I could jump into your suitcase? LOL! I am soooooo ready for a vacation!

[addicted]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/relax6.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281614&ppuser=93841)
Relax (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281614&ppuser=93841)
I know how to do it now!!!

[Christine]

Wahooo Heather, good job you!

[GrandmaCrys]

Hawaii; how do we get away with that in the midst of the school year?

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, yeah, I forgot....I'm just here to say I've updated my post on page 2, with my entry for *Shades of Autumn*! YAY, me!!! :D Another one done before the last minute.

[gram2nic]

I wanna go to Hawaii with you! It is my most favorite place on earth! I just told hubby I want to go some where warm and tropical this winter. He told me....NOT Hawaii. How dare him! We went to Hawaii every couple of years as his work would send him there for work related issues. He'd work and I would go play! Then we would take an additional week for "our" vacation. They paid for the lodging, all we had to pay for was my airline ticket. I guess he's sick of Hawaii but I'm not! So what other place would match up to Hawaii that would be warm but cheap??

[Christine]

Hawaii; how do we get away with that in the midst of the school year?

Because it is just me and dh going, the munchkins are staying HOME w/ G&G. :D

[Christine]

I wanna go to Hawaii with you! It is my most favorite place on earth! I just told hubby I want to go some where warm and tropical this winter. He told me....NOT Hawaii. How dare him! We went to Hawaii every couple of years as his work would send him there for work related issues. He'd work and I would go play! Then we would take an additional week for "our" vacation. They paid for the lodging, all we had to pay for was my airline ticket. I guess he's sick of Hawaii but I'm not! So what other place would match up to Hawaii that would be warm but cheap??

How lucky are you! This will be our first time so I am way excited!

[audreyt]

I would love to go to Hawaii.

[idtwinmom]

Hawaii is one of 3 states I have not at least driven through! (Should go back to Idaho, cause all I did there was drive across the corner, didn't even spend the night). The other 2 are North and South Dakota!

I soooooo, want to gooooooo!!!!

[pinky7]

Dropping off a link to my fab giveaway Twinkle x 2 QC.. Thanks again Christine.... I can see lots of fun possibilities with this one....


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/T-Ball-_Kaden_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282280&ppuser=16608)
T Ball (Kaden) (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282280&ppuser=16608)

Oh, I am soooooooo jealous! I have to wait until the 4th!!!! That is another whole day away!!:cry:

[pinky7]

PLEASE READ!!!

OH! That reminds me, I will be in Hawaii when this challenge ends. :clap::clap::clap: As far as I know, I will have internet and I will be taking my laptop, but if for some reason I am not here to do the drawing right after it ends, don't worry. I WILL do the drawing as soon as I can, probably on the 27th. Just didn't want anybody thinking I had skipped out with the prize CD. :D

I LOVE Hawaii! Can I catch a ride with you? Which island are you going to? You know, it took me 40 years to get to Hawaii the first time, and then I have been there 5 times in the last 8 years!!

[GrandmaCrys]

Because it is just me and dh going, the munchkins are staying HOME w/ G&G. :D

I rather assumed that was the deal; good for you! I'm already imagining the pictures and layouts coming from your direction when you return! :D :D

You should have hollered! I would have come to babysit. Oh, yeah, right, your kids think they should have more than triscuits and water for supper. :rolleyes: NM, I guess that plan wouldn't have worked. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Susie, it's taken me more than 60 years to NEVER get to Hawaii; apparently some of your last 5 trips were supposed to have been mine! :( :(

My younger son was even stationed there for a year and a half and STILL I didn't make it there!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[StacSmiley]

wow ladies... I can't find my next assignment is all this chit chat!!! LOL. Can some one direct me to the 2nd page layout that we are/were supposed to do???

Thanks!

[gram2nic]

How lucky are you! This will be our first time so I am way excited!


Chris, Where in Hawaii are you going? Hubby always had to work on Ohau island (honolulu) but we have also gone to Kawaui, The Big Island; Kona area and Maui. we don't get to go on those extravagant trips anylonger since hubby retired. :cry:

[gram2nic]

wow ladies... I can't find my next assignment is all this chit chat!!! LOL. Can some one direct me to the 2nd page layout that we are/were supposed to do???

Thanks!

Stacy, I beleive it was the Forest Glade kit....

[pinky7]

wow ladies... I can't find my next assignment is all this chit chat!!! LOL. Can some one direct me to the 2nd page layout that we are/were supposed to do???

Thanks!

Stacey,
We are up to the third week already! Do In a Forest Glade and then finish Shades of Autumn before Tuesday night to get the bonus!

[pinky7]

Susie, it's taken me more than 60 years to NEVER get to Hawaii; apparently some of your last 5 trips were supposed to have been mine! :( :(

My younger son was even stationed there for a year and a half and STILL I didn't make it there!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

GrandmaScrap!
Oh, I feel for you!:cry: The islands are sooooo beautiful! You were supposed to take advantage of your son when he was there!:D That is what son's are for! :doh: LOL!

[Christine]

wow ladies... I can't find my next assignment is all this chit chat!!! LOL. Can some one direct me to the 2nd page layout that we are/were supposed to do???

Thanks!

Hi Stacey, I updated my first post with a running list for you, but here is what we have done so far:

Boyish in Blue (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33920)
In a Forest Glade (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34084)
Shades of Autumn (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34179)

Shades of Autumn is due next Tuesday on the 7th, if you have missed the deadline for one of the others, as long as you finish by the 21st, you are still eligible for the CD drawing.

[Christine]

I think my porch light is broken on my forum LOL. I kept checking to see if I had any new posts today and Goodies wasn't ever lit up. I thought you were all boycotting me today. LOL I finally checked and there was several posts, must be opposite of the old saying, the lights are NOT on, but EVERYBODY s home. LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

[pinky7]

Yes, we are home!:lol::lol::lol: We were wondering where YOU were!

When do you leave on your exciting trip and which island are you going to?:clap:

[Christine]

I don't leave until the 17th and we are going to Oahu. Sooooo much to do between now and then!

[Wanda]

Hawaii is one of 3 states I have not at least driven through! (Should go back to Idaho, cause all I did there was drive across the corner, didn't even spend the night). The other 2 are North and South Dakota!

I soooooo, want to gooooooo!!!!

To North and South Dakota?? Or is Hawaii the one at the top of your list?

I'm NOT dissing ND and SD--in fact, I was born in ND and lived there until I was 14. There are actually some interesting places to visit in the southwest corner--Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, among others. But it is very hot in summer and very cold in winter and there are lots and lots of (straight) miles with fields on either side of the roadway.

[idtwinmom]

To North and South Dakota?? Or is Hawaii the one at the top of your list?

I'm NOT dissing ND and SD--in fact, I was born in ND and lived there until I was 14. There are actually some interesting places to visit in the southwest corner--Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, among others. But it is very hot in summer and very cold in winter and there are lots and lots of (straight) miles with fields on either side of the roadway.

Gee, I knew there was I reason I had never been there! LOL! Actually, I really should make a trip to SD as my big sister lives there. Of course, by the time I can actually afford to go, she will have moved again!

I really don't care where I go next, I just want to see all 50 States. It has been a goal of mine for years. ;)

[idtwinmom]

Hey Chris, I am thinking of going shopping tomorrow! Any hints as to which kit(s) I should pick up?

[Christine]

Hey Chris, I am thinking of going shopping tomorrow! Any hints as to which kit(s) I should pick up?

sure! Anything that says made by gundi or some chicky named Christine Gundersen. :D

Seriously, the next 2 kits will be Family Links and A Funky Boo. I keep changing my mind as to which of the two will go first. I can't wait for you to see the bonus for Boo, I just finished the bonus last night (an alpha) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have to say though my hands were so sore after I got done, so you had all better appreciate it. :lol: it was a LOT of brushwork and holding the mouse for that long about did me in. I guess I better get that one in the store.

[addicted]

sure! Anything that says made by gundi or some chicky named Christine Gundersen. :D
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That is funny!

I can't wait for you to see the bonus for Boo, I just finished the bonus last night (an alpha) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have to say though my hands were so sore after I got done, so you had all better appreciate it. :lol: it was a LOT of brushwork and holding the mouse for that long about did me in. I guess I better get that one in the store.
Can't wait to see it. I have to say that this Bang challenge has been lots of fun!!

[gram2nic]

I don't leave until the 17th and we are going to Oahu. Sooooo much to do between now and then!

Oh Chris..Now I DO want to go with you! Ohau has so much to do on it and to see! I practically know that island by the back of my hand! I can give you a few suggestions as to what you should see if you want them. The first year we were there, we were at awe most of the time that my DH had the video camera stuck to his right eye the whole time we were there! I really began to wonder if he ever saw anything in normal perspective or just through a lens! Its absolutely beautiful!

[Christine]

Oh Chris..Now I DO want to go with you! Ohau has so much to do on it and to see! I practically know that island by the back of my hand! I can give you a few suggestions as to what you should see if you want them. The first year we were there, we were at awe most of the time that my DH had the video camera stuck to his right eye the whole time we were there! I really began to wonder if he ever saw anything in normal perspective or just through a lens! Its absolutely beautiful!

I would love all suggestions! Especially if you think of ones w/o a gazillion people. DH is soooooooo NOT into crowds. :D oh and don't forget good places to take pictures. :lol:

[gram2nic]

I would love all suggestions! Especially if you think of ones w/o a gazillion people. DH is soooooooo NOT into crowds. :D oh and don't forget good places to take pictures. :lol:


The whole island is a good place to take pictures! One of the best places I fell in love with was Blow Hole. It's found a little north of Honolulu on the road going up to the north shore. Lots of cliffs and if you look just to the right of Blow hole you will find the cliff area where they filmed "From here To Eternity". You can imagine the romantic scene that was filmed there! other places for really fantastic shots is North Shore, Kananma Bay, Kaneohe Bay, Marine Base; Pearl Harbor, I can go on and on. You HAVE to go to a Luau. There are many. We went to one on the western end of the island (Paradise Cove), it's one of the best Luau's we have been to. There are also Botanical Gardens and just walking through downtown Wakaki is amazing! Make sure you walk through all the hotels, they are beautiful! You can drive around the island in less than 4 hours but the road becaomes a dirt road at the northern end and many rental car companies do not allow you to drive through it. I know there is a lot more, I'll let you know when I think of them! You should be able to get plenty of pictures of rainbows too!
As for hubby not liking crowds....well....Honolulu is busy! It's the most commercial area on all of the islands. You are going to run into people from all countries no matter where you go.
One thing that hit me the first time we arrived in Hawaii was getting off the plane and the beautiful scent in the air from all the flowers! Take a deep whiff...and enjoy! Make sure you get Lei'd too! LOL Check out the color of the water from the air as you are landing (if it's not night!) It's amazing! How long are you going and where are you staying? If you wan to PM me..please do!

[idtwinmom]

Chris, I just love your sense of humor!!!! Of course, now I can get both kits and get a head start. I'm trying to do DET Boot Camp so it will be nice to relax and do a couple without all those rules! (Who am I kidding, I'll end up trying to use the rules so that I can practise!) But at least I will have a head start on the last 2 challenges!

Boy! That's a lot of suggestions, Gram!

[Christine]

Chris, I just love your sense of humor!!!! Of course, now I can get both kits and get a head start. I'm trying to do DET Boot Camp so it will be nice to relax and do a couple without all those rules! (Who am I kidding, I'll end up trying to use the rules so that I can practise!) But at least I will have a head start on the last 2 challenges!

Boy! That's a lot of suggestions, Gram!

:lol::lol::lol:

Sorry to say that Boo is not in there yet, it will probably be Tuesday ish before it makes it thru the pipeline.

[Christine]

The whole island is a good place to take pictures! One of the best places I fell in love with was Blow Hole. It's found a little north of Honolulu on the road going up to the north shore. Lots of cliffs and if you look just to the right of Blow hole you will find the cliff area where they filmed "From here To Eternity". You can imagine the romantic scene that was filmed there! other places for really fantastic shots is North Shore, Kananma Bay, Kaneohe Bay, Marine Base; Pearl Harbor, I can go on and on. You HAVE to go to a Luau. There are many. We went to one on the western end of the island (Paradise Cove), it's one of the best Luau's we have been to. There are also Botanical Gardens and just walking through downtown Wakaki is amazing! Make sure you walk through all the hotels, they are beautiful! You can drive around the island in less than 4 hours but the road becaomes a dirt road at the northern end and many rental car companies do not allow you to drive through it. I know there is a lot more, I'll let you know when I think of them! You should be able to get plenty of pictures of rainbows too!
As for hubby not liking crowds....well....Honolulu is busy! It's the most commercial area on all of the islands. You are going to run into people from all countries no matter where you go.
One thing that hit me the first time we arrived in Hawaii was getting off the plane and the beautiful scent in the air from all the flowers! Take a deep whiff...and enjoy! Make sure you get Lei'd too! LOL Check out the color of the water from the air as you are landing (if it's not night!) It's amazing! How long are you going and where are you staying? If you wan to PM me..please do!

These all sound great! I heard there is someplace that you can snorkel, where the dolphins hang out, do you know where that is? I don't know exactly where we are staying, it is a time share thing. We are going w/ our friends who own it, they said it is sorta by Pearl Harbor. We will be landing in the day time, so should be able to see the water and as for the other part, no kids hehehe. :D

[pinky7]

You HAVE to go to a Luau. There are many. We went to one on the western end of the island (Paradise Cove), it's one of the best Luau's we have been to.

I will second that one! Paradise Cove had a much better luau than the one I went to on Maui! Make sure you get there when it opens. There is so much to do! We made leis and woven leis (what are called - something with an "M") There were canoe rides and tatooing (not permanent), and games to play and shopping to do!

Most of the people are in Honolulu. On the north shore, compared to Honolulu, there is no one there. There is a little town on the north shore called Haleiwa. YOU HAVE TO GO THERE! And then you have to have shave ice at Matsumoto's. Get ice cream in the bottom of it! You can find it here: http://www.matsumotoshaveice.com/ Although this is on the internet, Haleiwa is a small town and it isn't really busy- although Matsumoto's always has a line out the door. LOL. It's is worth the wait!

OK! I will tell you one more thing! Do you like shrimp? If so, go to the shrimp trucks along the north shore. I have been told that there is one truck to stop at. It is called Giovanni's. It is not cheap - $12 for two scoops of rice and 12 shrimp - but it is good. I had the garlic shrimp and you have them put some of the sauce on your rice.........mmmmm. (http://www.portaloha.com/SecretsOfHawaii/Giovannis.htm)

OK, I will shut up now!

[Wanda]

Whenever I go somewhere new, I check out Rachel Ray and Giada DeLaurentis (sp??) and others on the food network to see if they have restaurant recommendations for that area. We've found some pretty neat places that way!

[Christine]

we LOVE shrimp! yum! Keep those suggestions coming, I am making a list :D

[addicted]

It's been about 15 years since I went, OUCH that makes me feel so old! Anyway...we went on this hike (not like in UT, it was SO easy, I think because you are at sea level and it's not like the mountains here). I keep getting side tracked...so is there a place called "Hidden Falls". You hike (walk) back to a waterfall and there is a pool. I can't for sure remember if that is the name, but it was really neat. I would reccomend that.

[gram2nic]

These all sound great! I heard there is someplace that you can snorkel, where the dolphins hang out, do you know where that is? I don't know exactly where we are staying, it is a time share thing. We are going w/ our friends who own it, they said it is sorta by Pearl Harbor. We will be landing in the day time, so should be able to see the water and as for the other part, no kids hehehe. :D

Not sure about snorkling with the dolphins other than on the Big Island of Hawaii. On Ohau, the only place I know of where everyone seems to snorkle is Hananama Bay. It's absolutely gorgeous! But really, anywhere in Hawaii is good to snorkle. Since you are going with friends who have a time share, my guess is they will know all the "hot spots". There is so much to see and do there and depending on how much you want to spend will decided on what attractions you go to see. Remember, Hawaii is a tourist's heaven and the merchants know it! We took a submarine ride the first year we were there. it was different, but I thought I would see tons of tropical fish but in reality I saw none! Read up on some of their weird laws too. If I remember right you are not allowed to come any closer than 50 ft. to a dolphin or a sea turtle. Heavy fines if you do! What ever you do, don't try to reach out and touch them! They do have a trolley system you can ride on to take you around Honolulu to the different tourist spots. Right off hand I don't remember how much it cost but it will get you around and back again. Lots and lots of shopping and oh, oh, oh....dont' buy any souviniers at these little shops. Instead I think on Wednesdays and the weekends, the Aloha Bowl (stadium) had a HUGE flea market. it will take you hours to walk around, but you can find every type of souvinier you can think of at a fraction of the cost! It's near Pearl harbor, I think in Pearl City just outside of Pearl Harbor. We bought so much stuff from there that we had to buy another suitcase to get it all back home again! for Instance 5 t-shirts for 20.00! Is anyone you are going with Military, retired or active? If so the exchange is a good place to go to also to find little trinkets, especially the famous macadamia nuts covered in chocolate! Very inexpensive and VERY good! Also try a cup of Kona coffee if you drink coffee. It's outstanding! Make sure it's 100% pure kona beans though! Oh gosh, you have my mind racing now!! LOL

[addicted]

the Aloha Bowl (stadium) had a HUGE flea market. it will take you hours to walk around, but you can find every type of souvinier you can think of at a fraction of the cost!

Oh ya, this is the best flea market ever.

[Christine]

I love macadamia nuts!

[idtwinmom]

I'm getting more and more jealous, Chris. Sure you can't stop over in OR and put me in your bag? LOL!

[pinky7]

There is another place to snorkel. It is called Shark Cove (just the name, I think!) and is on the north shore. Sharks can't really get in there due to the lava rock. If your driving along King Kamehameha highway (the road that goes all around the island), on the north shore, it is just a place by the side of the road across the street from a grocery store. It is just a two lane road, and I don't know how full it will be (of water) but it is a cool place to stop. I think you will love the north shore. It is not as touristy as Waikiki. Just lots of green! And beautiful! I have to get busy and scrap these photos!!!

[Christine]

The 4th challenge for Assignment #1 is up. Here is the link to the thread:

http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=542769#post542769

[addicted]

Only 1 more challenge to go!! I can't believe it has gone so fast!

[Christine]

I know!!! It has been a lot of fun hasn't it?!!

[idtwinmom]

Whew! I just updated my post (#11) with my Family Links LO! Of course, it's doing triple duty - Start with a Bang, Goodies with Gundi, and SWTS. LOL! All for you Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Christine]

Wahooooo! I love that plan! :lol:

[JaeDee]

Okay here is my check list:

1) Using Boyish in Blue
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Angel-Moroni.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280603&ppuser=39233)
I'm Angel Moroni (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=280603&cat=500&ppuser=39233)


2)Using In the Forest Glade
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Imperial-Gardens1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281849&ppuser=39233)
Imperial Gardens-Fores... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281849&cat=500&ppuser=39233)

3)Using Shades of Autumn
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Monte-Cristo1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282153&ppuser=39233)
Monte Cristo LO (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282153&cat=500&ppuser=39233)


4)Using Family Links
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Chloe-and-Angus.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283548)
Chloe and Angus (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=283548)

5) Using Nighshade Florialia
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/847/thumbs/diantha.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282663&ppuser=39233)
The Jacket (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282663&cat=500&ppuser=39233)
6)Using Funky Boo Kit
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Too-Cute-to-Spook1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284663)
Too Cute to Spook (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284663)

And I did a review for Family Links.
And you can see I have the blinkie!
Only one more LO to go!

[Christine]

You guys have all done such a great job on this challenge, I can't believe it will be over soon!

[idtwinmom]

Yeah! Just one more LO! I'm doing some serious thinking on this one! I want it to be sooooooo great that you share it one your blog (HeHe!!!!!) Like I'm good enough for that!!!!!!!

[Christine]

OK this sounds like you are a total plant in the audience!

But honest truth, I was just thinking today, I ought to start showing off all of your fabulous LOs on my blog! So what do you guys think? Anybody else want me to start posting the best LOs for each challenge on my blog?

[GrandmaCrys]

I am gobsmacked! (Where the heck is that head-smacking smilie? :D)

Chris, in my wildest dreams, I would not have guessed that your last name did not have an *O* in it! Why in the world did you not set me straight? :o :o

Ok, everyone, please repeat after me, *I, (so and so), do hereby promise, from this moment forward to spell Chris's last name G-U-N-D-E-R-S-E-N*

Off she goes...chanting...S-E-N...S-E-N...S-E-N...

[GrandmaCrys]

Sounds like a wonderful idea to me, Ms GundersEn - blogs seem to be really *in* right now! :D

[Christine]

I am gobsmacked! (Where the heck is that head-smacking smilie? :D)

Chris, in my wildest dreams, I would not have guessed that your last name did not have an *O* in it! Why in the world did you not set me straight? :o :o

Ok, everyone, please repeat after me, *I, (so and so), do hereby promise, from this moment forward to spell Chris's last name G-U-N-D-E-R-S-E-N*

Off she goes...chanting...S-E-N...S-E-N...S-E-N...

I Christine, do hereby.... wait I already spell it with an E-N ;) :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Glad you got it all figured out, I keep trying to make sure people know because you can't find me w/ an -O-N :D

[Christine]

OK I have a fun test for you to see how good you are with color everyone!

http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?PageID=77

You just move the squares around until they are in the proper order based on hue. After you go try, come back and tell us what you got. I did it and got 4. (You will have to go try it to see if that means I am good or not) :lol:

[ilv2cruise]

I got a 58 lol

[wardlw]

I gave it my best and got a 3. When I stared at those colors there was really a glare. That was fun but I am going to bed, maybe I will try for a perfect tomorrow. Ha! Ha!

[wardlw]

Hey, I changed my avatar earlier, but couldn't get it to show so I gave up and was going to try again in morning. And POOF! after a few hours it decides to be there. Meet MR. & Mrs. Pumpkin.

[wardlw]

Oh, Yea I like that idea about your Blog.

[GrandmaCrys]

Goodness, Chris, I must be 10 times better than you - I got a 40! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

I gave it my best and got a 3. When I stared at those colors there was really a glare. That was fun but I am going to bed, maybe I will try for a perfect tomorrow. Ha! Ha!

WTG! I knew there were a couple that weren't quite right, but between my sore mouth and being half asleep, I just wanted to be done. :lol: Plus didn't your eyes start going buggy?:eek:

[Christine]

Hey, I changed my avatar earlier, but couldn't get it to show so I gave up and was going to try again in morning. And POOF! after a few hours it decides to be there. Meet MR. & Mrs. Pumpkin.

Sometimes it can take a little bit for avi's and siggies to change, because of the buffer or something. You can force it to happen sooner, by hitting ctrl+f5. That is called a hard refresh.

[Christine]

oh and cute avi, Linda! :D

[Christine]

OK, so I think I will post a couple of samples every Saturday for the current challenge kit. If you don't mind me highlighting your LO on my blog, just tell me I can use it in either your post or your description. Otherwise, I will PM you to make sure it is ok :D

[addicted]

The blog thing sounds fun! My score was a 22, better than I thought I'd do.

[pinky7]

Man, I can't look at the colors anymore! I am on the 4th one, but I feel I can see the major differences right now! My eyes are going buggy!! Also, it is OK if you want to highlight mine! (LOL)

[pinky7]

HEY, YOU GUYS! It says a lower score is better! I got 11. It says "0" is the perfect! Good for you with a 4, Chris!!

[Christine]

WTG on the 11 Susie. :D

I started a thread where you can post to say it is ok if I feature your LO on my blog at some point:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34583

I just want to make sure that I don't post anybody's page w/o permission. :) I will PM the person to make sure you don't miss it, when I feature on my blog.

[pinky7]

I did it twice and got 11 both times! And the marks the I missed were in about the same place!! Ha HA HA!

[Christine]

I did it twice and got 11 both times! And the marks the I missed were in about the same place!! Ha HA HA!

Did it have a thing to show you where you missed? I don't think I saw that part.

[gram2nic]

I got 25 but you have to remember..I'm old and after awhile your eye sight starts fading....or so I am told! It is a good excuse isn't it??

[Christine]

LOL sure whatever works for you :D

[yvspeck]

I think I am finished... Yeah.... Christine, not sure if you have let for trip yet but I want to wish you happy beach bumming... JEALOUS doesn't even begin to touch my feels about your well deserved break... Have a terrific time and a "virgin" ( I remembered you don't do alcohol) Maitai for us all.... Thanks for this great challenge. Sorry I didn't contribute much to the thread..

[wardlw]

Well, i just learned that my eyesight is not perfect,but it is consistant. I finally found time to take that test again and scored another 3. Maybe I can find time later, after my eyes have rested, to try again.

[Christine]

I think I am finished... Yeah.... Christine, not sure if you have let for trip yet but I want to wish you happy beach bumming... JEALOUS doesn't even begin to touch my feels about your well deserved break... Have a terrific time and a "virgin" ( I remembered you don't do alcohol) Maitai for us all.... Thanks for this great challenge. Sorry I didn't contribute much to the thread..

Nope not gone yet, but frantically trying to get ready :D Oh good job on the virgin drink, glad my friends are taking care of me :D

[Christine]

OK, I am getting ready to post the last challenge for assignment #1, unless dh comes in and says babe let's go to lunch then you will have to wait a bit longer. :lol:

Pretty Please

When you are done w/ all of the assignments, just make a post that says I am done and it is all in post # whatever. I will still go through the thread, but w/ it this size, I really don't want to miss out on putting someone in the drawing that deserves a shot.

Now, a little mushy moment. Thanks so much for all of you that have come and joined in my grand opening celebration! To both my old friends and my new ones, you are all AWESOME! :hug::hug::hug:

[idtwinmom]

Awwww!!!! Aren't you sweet! I know I've had fun! Just trying to figure out if I can justify an extra kit purchase. (For the surprise challenge!)

[Christine]

OK the final Bang assignment challenge is up, but you will all still come and do my challenges, right? All of you should be nodding your head yes right here. :lol:

A Funky Boo (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34622)

Elizabeth and I have also teamed up on this one so you can even get a bonus, bonus! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

You do NOT have to do the double challenge to be eligible for the BANG drawing (just Funky Boo is needed), but it is a great way to get 3 bonuses for one layout. :D The details are in the above link, with lots more links in there to find out everything you could ever hope to ask :lol: (yes I went a little crazy w/ the links, so if you see yourself as you run around in circles wave and say hi.) :D

[gram2nic]

:wave: Hi Chris

[Christine]

Thanks Gram, hi to you too. :D :wave::wave:

[idtwinmom]

LOL! But I try to make a point of not talking to myself!!!!!!!! :eek:

[yvspeck]

:clap::clap: Both kits are just too cute!.. Looking forward to creating something goulishly fun with them... See you when you get back Christine... SUNBLOCK UP.. Seriously! A friend of ours ended up with sun posioning her first day. Pretty much ruined her week.. She said it was so cool and comfy on the beach she forgot all about sunblock after her first application... oh and thanks for the SWTS sympathy.. I will not quit until I manage it at least once :D.. This was my 3 rd try :(....

[gram2nic]

I got my LO done! it's doing triple duty so it's not in your gallery right now. Hopefully I can move it before your challenge ends.

Cute Spookys
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6411/thumbs/cute-spookys.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=284626&ppuser=111707)

[Christine]

don't forget to post this link in the funky boo forum so you won't miss the alpha :D

[JaeDee]

DONE!!! See post 213!!!