I've been seeing stars....

Here's one more page made with the July pictures.  Anna Aspnes has a really cool StarStitched Template that was begging to be used!  Loved it!   Loved using pictures of Tristan and Piper again also!

Back to the 4th of July

I wanted to make another page with the boat parade pictures.  Most of these are from my "Joni Files"...meaning pictures taken with her camera!  The elements and the template are from Anna Aspnes.

Vintage Photos

My greatgrandmother is the subject in this layout.  I have not very many pictures of her.  It is really a fun challenge,  mixing photo restoration with artsy styling in scrapbook pages! This template is Anna Aspnes' Number 29.  Thank you,  Anna!

My Kind of Sunset

This was made from a picture I took the 4th of July weekend.   Used an Artsy Template by Anna Aspnes...#28.

Independence Day Celebration

Here are more pictures from the weekend of the 4th of July.  I didn't realize how few actual fireworks photos we took this year;  there was a display put on by the owners association,  as always.  Speaking for myself,  I rarely get a good fireworks picture so was not even trying!   I used another Anna Aspnes template....thank you,  Anna!

In Remembrance

The big picture was taken by my daughter Joni;  the small one was taken by me.   These people were my nextdoor neighbors for years.  They definitely would have loved the quote....they lived by it!  Wonderful kit by Anna Aspnes.

Project 2011 Kahola Pictures

The project is from Anna Aspnes,  emphasis is on telling a story with pictures and journaling!

Another Doublewide Post

These are flower pictures from early April;  some in the yard and some from Joni's and my annual trip to Council Grove Gardens. Instead of combining two pages I started with one very wide page.  I believe it looks better this way.   Anna Aspnes Fotoblendz templates were used.

Doublewide Iris Pictures

These are the best Iris pictures for this year.  I am combining two pages to see how it will work!  Anna Aspnes template again;  the background paper is from Jeri Ingalls.

Burning of the Pastures

This is an annual event in the area.   Controlled burning clears the way for new growth; it's amazing how fast the hills are green again!  I used another  Anna Aspnes fotoblendz template.

Early Plants

These are a welcome sight each spring.....Hosta.   I started a collection years ago because they are "forgiving" plants.    Love this "wonky" stitched template by Anna Aspnes.

Stormy Sky

May was a dangerous month in many parts of the country.   Anna Aspnes has an Art Play Palette "Mist" that seemed just right for these pictures.

Kahola Rocks!

Kahola is in the Flint Hills of Kansas,  on the edge of the Tall Grass Prairie.   In the spring we can see the sizes and shapes of the rocks.  Soon that Tall Grass will hide them;   it grows fast and puts down deep roots.   This template is one of my favorites from Anna Aspnes.

Sierra waiting to catch a wave!

This is from a template inspiration by Katie Pertiet.

Pelicans in a Tree

I used a template by Lorilei Murphy for this image.

Sierra and Chase

Sierra and Chase have played on this beach many times since he was a puppy.   I believe he's 13 years old now.   The page was made from elements by Anna Aspnes and Katie Pertiet.  Joni Siebenlist is the photographer!

Birds Watch Birdwatchers

This is a bird viewing area where we saw many beautiful and interesting birds.  I didn't know these people but I was fascinated by the way they didn't realize that they were being watched by a feathered friend!  The page was made from a template by Anna Aspnes.

Trip to Texas

I used a blendable layered template by Katie Pertiet for this.