Done for the Seasonal Challenge #3 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-challenge-3-seasonal.40415/ Journaling reads: Autumn is my favorite time of the year! I love the heat of summer turning into the cooler temperatures of Autumn! Here in NC the maple trees seem to...

While being under the weather today, I was looking at an old issue of Somerset Digital Studio (Autumn 2012) when I noticed some artwork that looked like Anna Aspnes’ products. So I began reading the article and, sure enough, the artist was using Anna’s products. Her gallery is here at...

According to my Daily Almanac Newsletter, today, September 8, 2024 is Grandparents' Day. Everyday they share a quote, poem, etc. Today's quote was the inspiration for this layout. Quote reads: Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. —Alex Haley, American...

Done for the AJ Challenge Week 1 for Sept. 2024 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-1-focus.40416/ Journaling reads: More times than not I have to make myself get up in the mornings and take those first steps to better health! 8/29/24...

Done for the Rachel Jefferies Featured Product Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2024-09-rachel-jefferies-september-2024-featured-product-challenge.40459/ Journaling reads: Phase 1 - The bushes along the whole front of the house, that were tall enough to be trees...

A Little Bit of Country I wish to sleep well, to have a few books, an affectionate dog that will spring upon my knees, a flock of goats, all things rustic, and to live off the soil tilled by my own hand. —Alfonso Guillén Zelaya (1887–1947)

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Done for the Momma O Designer Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/vicki-stegall-designs-momma-os-august-2024-challenge.40232/ The brilliant poppy flaunts her head Amidst the ripening grain, And adds her voice to sell the song That August's here again." ―Helen Winslow

Monday Aug. 5, 2024 It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... Yes, it really is, Mr. Rogers! Especially nice for my morning walk! The sun was bright but still not above the trees all the way. So the temp. was not yet too hot! I was able to get my 2 miles walked and a few pictures taken in...

Done for the Template Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/august-challenge-6-template.40291/

Done for the One Word Challenge #1 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/august-challenge-1-one-word.40231/ I love the summer only because it gives me a chance to hang out with my daughter more. Ilene even got to be with us a couple of times, too! Soon school will be back in...

Done for the White Space Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/august-challenge-7-white-space.40241/

Welcome Devotion Long-lasting Love Even the most delicate things can have a powerful impact.

The flower that follows the sun does so even on cloudy days. Robert Leighton

Here and yonder, high and low, Goldenrod and sunflowers glow. –Robert Kelley Weeks (1840–76)

New July 2024 Color Play Collection by Natali Designs. I used Atmosphere All in One but you can buy the individual portions and mix and match with the other designer’s Color Play Kits found here: July 2024 Color Play Kits

New July 2024 Color Play Collection by Mixed Media by Erin. I used Summer Riot {Collection Bundle} by Mixed Media by Erin but you can buy the individual portions and mix and match with the other designer’s Color Play Kits found here: July 2024 Color Play Kits

Done for Rachel Jefferies Featured Product Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2024-07-rachel-jefferies-july-2024-featured-product-challenge.40163/ Journaling reads: I love walking in the morning and watching the sun as it begins to break through the clouds. 7/1/24

Done for Carol W Designs Template Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/carols-template-challenge-july-2024.40156/ Journaling reads: It was a relief to finally see the rain we so desperately needed! 7/7/24

Done for the Anna Color Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annacolor-challenge-06-29-2024-07-11-2024.40145/