For me, this is a very simple page but I am really happy with it. The paper block on which the "'89" sits is supposed to resemble the name cards that we purchased with our high school graduation announcements. You ordered enough to include in the announcement, because at my school they were all...

That photo is so gorgeous! Great page!

I absolutely love that background! Great page!

Love the added brush work!

Love the blurred edges! Great page!

This turned out amazing! Wonderful work!

My dream vacation would be a trip to Japan. It would include getting to eat at least one of the Iron Chef restaurants. (Not the American version but the original Japanese show.) So many places to visit. So much food to eat. Plus, it's my understanding that shoe shopping would be awesome for me.

Welcome Caro! I lived in the Santa Clarita valley for six months in the early 90s.

I'm another person that does both. Sometimes, I will use one kit or collection. Sometimes I mix them. Especially when it comes to brushes because not all collections have them. Time can also play a part in which way I go. If I am in a hurry, I'll limit myself to a kit/collection.

Welcome back, Rae!

I subscribe to the newsletters but I find they mostly get lost in my inboxes. I get most of my news from Facebook although I do go back and search for newletters if I know I should have one on a specific day.

Love your take on the challenge! This is a gorgeous page!

Love all the color with that black and white photo. This is a beautiful page!

Love your use of paint and that art doll in the corner. Great page!

Beautiful page! Great element use with the template.

This page is gorgeous! Wonderful use of that template and I love the font you used for the title.

That's my dh. He loves to change the station. Drives me nuts. If I am listening to the radio, it's gonna be SiriusXM. I kind of like an eclectic mix of stations. 80s on 8, First Wave (classic alternative like Depeche Mode, Erasure, The Smiths, etc), PopRocks, Road Trip Radio, Prime Country...

I was really in to true crime books back in my college days but not so much these days. (Now criminal shows like NCIS or Law & Order is a whole different thing. Love those.)

I can't believe I just discovered a collection with a name like "Love My Dog." This will be destined to be part of many future layouts.

Love this Chris. Those faces are so cute!! Love the angle on the photos and the way you've framed the page with elements in the corners. Love this page. Must give it a Standing O!.