Hi! Well, I'll just jump in--hope you all don't mind. I'm new to the O, so bear with! Just got here thanks to Merkee (Merkeley Designs). Today I'm using up the last of my overtime to take the day off instead of getting paid for it because I truly think the state of Illinois is THAT BROKE...

the DH Supplies Used: Merkeley Designs' "Mocha and Pistachio," "Purty Curls" and "HIS Stamps"

Quick photo snapped out the back door after a nasty storm a few weeks ago. Supplies used: Merkeley Designs' "On the Go" kit, available here. TFL!

My name is actually Carol but I go by "JDsMom" because...I am! DS is named after both of his grandfathers--James and Daniel. Love this thread, by the way--I always wonder what people's real names are and how they came up with their user names!

Adorable--love that kitty's leaving the leaves AND the snail in his/her dust!

My one and only nephew's adorable daughter. Supplies used: Merkeley Designs' "Vanilla Sky" kit. TFL

DS helping to prepare the flags his Boy Scout troop collected for their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony earlier this month. Supplies Used: Merkeley Designs' "Kristopher Kevin" kit and "Emboss-It Tape" in red, available in here at Oscraps. TFL!

Adorable--love the ribbons and of course, the TAIL!! Beautiful kitty!!

This is a FABULOUS idea and layout both!! Really ingenious and I am so totally stealing the idea--I have a lot of staff that are chocoholics. This would be a nifty "motivator" for times when they need a lift!

The is lovely! The blue tones are perfect with the photo. Love the ribbons behind the frame too!

Beautiful! I so envy you that view!!

Awesome job! I love the overall design and how it allows you to use so many photos and especially how you circled your journaling!

So soft and sweet--perfect for the photo! Love the layering on the pps and the elements. I love everything about this!!

Nice job! Love the vintage photo and how you used the elements "ghosted" in the background.

This is soooo pretty! The angle from which the photo was taken is fabulous. Very elegant!!

Wow--that is cool! Love how the clip holds up the frame. Adorable photo; the sepia is perfect!!

How cute! Love how you put your title on the name badge. The flowers and the polkadots just shout "FUN!"

I am excited beyond belief to be a part of Merkee's team and I am looking forward to getting acquainted here, as well! I have O so much to learn!!

Awwww, what a beautiful kitty! Loved how you popped the tail out over the frame!!

That is adorable! What a cool idea, Penny!!