Sweet Shoppe Designs

Two Boys Plus Snow

hgj46064 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:14:58 +0000

What My Boys Are Dreaming of

hgj46064 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:09:37 +0000

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Description: Created with the Awesome kit [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=17482&cat=0&page=1]And To All A Good Night by Traci Reed and Meghan Mullens[/url]. Also used Jen Caputo Template [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=17400&cat=0&page=1]A Month At A Time Collection - July by Traci and Kristin[/url] [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=16479&cat=0&page=3]Build A Dream by Traci Reed[/url] DB HeatherR font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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New Trains for Christmas

hgj46064 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:00:59 +0000

Once Upon a Time

hgj46064 — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:45:51 +0000

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Description: Design inspired by the layout My Girl by Sweet Shoppe Designs Treat of the Month, Kristen Rice. Remembering my DSs visit with Cinderella last summer at Disney World. They were quite smitten. Created with [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=17556&cat=0&page=3]Storybook Princess by Julie Billingsley[/url] Also used [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=16641&cat=0&page=4]Yesteryear: Shabby Baby Girl by Julie Billingsley[/url] [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=16189&cat=0&page=2]Dainty Dancer by Julie Billingsley[/url] [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=16638&cat=0&page=2]Kraft Rainbow by Julie Billingsley[/url] Amanda Rockwell Heart Doodle and Sweet Beads Penny Springemann Overlays Bree Clarkson Inspired by Kristen Template DJB LauraT Script font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

Back to School 2008

hgj46064 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:47:05 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: The 2008 picture of my DSs on the first day of school. Created with the AWESOME NEW [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3706]A Month at A Time Collection: September by Traci & Kristin[/url] Also used [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3262]Bad Sewing Machine: Basic by Traci Reed[/url] - frame Two Sisters Designs Template DJB HeatherG font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Back to School 2008

hgj46064 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:47:05 +0000

Beautiful Autumn Day

hgj46064 — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:36:06 +0000

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Description: Created with the AWESOME NEW [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=32&sort=20a&page=2]Preppy Autumn by Traci Reed[/url] Coming to Sweet Shoppe Designs on October 25 Also used [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3262]Bad Sewing Machine: Basic by Traci Reed[/url] DJB HeatherR fonts Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Not So Spooky

hgj46064 — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:54:37 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Designs Cookie Decorating Challenge inspired by Samara Gugler, template by Bree Clarkson. Created with the AWESOME NEW [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83&products_id=3645]Sweater Weather by Traci Reed[/url] Also used [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3076]Easily Amused by Traci Reed[/url] - frame Birgit Kerr Fold Template DJB Chalk it up and HeatherR fonts Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Not So Spooky

hgj46064 — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:54:37 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Designs Cookie Decorating Challenge inspired by Samara Gugler, template by Bree Clarkson . Created with the AWESOME NEW [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83&products_id=3645]Sweater Weather by Traci Reed[/url] Also used [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3076]Easily Amused by Traci Reed[/url] - frame Birgit Kerr Fold Template DJB Chalk it up and HeatherR fonts Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

Being a Brother

hgj46064 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:59:02 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Treat of the Month Challenge featuring Kasia Sikorska. Created with the FUNTASTIC NEW [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?manufacturers_id=32&main_page=index]My Hero by Traci Reed[/url] coming to Sweet Shoppe Designs October 4 and Inspired by Kasia by Bree Clarkson Douglas Hand font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Being a Brother

hgj46064 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:59:02 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Treat of the Month Challenge featuring Kasia Sikorska. Loved going back through my old Birthday photos. Andrew was so in love with Little People when he turned two. He was just thrilled with this cake and could barely wait until we sang Happy Birthday to start removing the decorations. Created with the FUNTASTIC NEW [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?manufacturers_id=32&main_page=index]My Hero by Traci Reed[/url] coming to Sweet Shoppe Designs October 4 and Inspired by Kasia by Bree Clarkson[/url] Douglas Hand font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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The Race Is On

hgj46064 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:03:31 +0000

Thomas Birthday Party

hgj46064 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:43:28 +0000

Andy with Leaves

hgj46064 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:50:19 +0000

Sweet Brothers

hgj46064 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:57:49 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Designs Shutterbug Shakedown 24 -- Defog. I cherish sweet, snuggly moments like this. The boys were snuggled up watching cartoons together. They bicker so much of the time, it wonderful to see them like this. Created with the Cool New [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72&products_id=3348]Cya L8r Boi by Lauren Grier & Traci Reed[/url] DJB Heather font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Sweet Brothers

hgj46064 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:57:49 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Designs Shutterbug Shakedown 24 -- Defog. I cherish sweet, snuggly moments like this. The boys were snuggled up watching cartoons together. They bicker so much of the time, it wonderful to see them like this. Created with the Cool New CYA L8R BOI from Traci Reed and La Grier Coming to Sweet Shoppe Designs on Saturday, August 30. DJB Heather font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

Shutterbug Shakedown 24

hgj46064 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:51:45 +0000

Shutterbug Shakedown Smile

hgj46064 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:26:09 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Designs Shutterbug Shakedown 22 Smile Challenge. My boys were really excited at their Back to School Open House. Not so much when they had to get up and get ready for school the next morning. DS1 is looking away but I love that I caught him with his dimples showing.

Apple Orchard

hgj46064 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:19:24 +0000

Andy Loves Legos

hgj46064 — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:39:39 +0000

Andy Loves Legos

hgj46064 — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:39:39 +0000

Walt Disney World

hgj46064 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:49:25 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the [url=http://tracireed.com/teamblog/]Hawt Mama Blog[/url] challenge. Play along to win a prize from Traci Reed. Created with the fabulous new [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3076]Easily Amused by Traci Reed[/url] at Sweet Shoppe Designs Also used Ali Edwards Template 2peas Scrapbook font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking. :)

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Playhouse Disney

hgj46064 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:11:55 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the Treat of the Month challenge at Sweet Shoppe Designs. Ben and Andy were all smiles at our Playhouse Disney breakfast. They really enjoyed watching the new Playhouse Disney Live show, too. Created with the Awesome New [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72&products_id=3129]Lights Camera Action[/url] by Julie Billingsley at Sweet Shoppe Designs Also Used Alpha from Julie Billingsley - [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2251]Spin Your Wheels [/url] Template from [url= https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3010]Inspired By Juliet by Bree Clarkson[/url] by Julie Billingsley at Sweet Shoppe Designs Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking. :)

Pour Some Sugar on Me

hgj46064 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:44:53 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For the inspiration challenge #48 at Sweet Shoppe Designs. Resistance is futile! As I walk by the Confectionary on Main Street USA at Walt Disney World, the sweet smells in the air pull me inside. The aisles are filled with beautiful displays of candy and salt water taffy. The fudge counter makes my mouth water. I must have some peanut butter fudge! Created with [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3021]Babalicious by Shawna, Julie & Libby[/url] at Sweet Shoppe Designs Also used Gina Miller Template Britt-ish Designs Mickey Mouse Brad (blog freebie) DJB Christine and Waltograph fonts Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Sprinkler Fun

hgj46064 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:39:22 +0000

Happy Boy

hgj46064 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:24:20 +0000

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Description: *NEW TOMORROW @ SSD* Traci Reed It Boy Bree Clarkson Inspired by Holly Template

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Happy Boy

hgj46064 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:24:20 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: *NEW TOMORROW @ SSD* Traci Reed It Boy Bree Clarkson Inspired by Holly Template

I Love These Silly Boys

hgj46064 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:31:57 +0000

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Description: For the Sweet Shoppe Designs spin a lift challenge to spin Kay Miller. I was inspired by her You Are So Loved. On this morning the boys had been watching the Upside Down show and decided they wanted to learn to stand on their heads! Created with The AWESOME New [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72&products_id=2918]Every Which Way by Lauren Grier & Julie Billingsley[/url] Also Used [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2600]Float on a Swirl by Lauren Grier[/url] [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1405]Messy Boy Print by Lauren Grier[/url] Available at Sweet Shoppe Jen Caputo Scalloped Template DJB ChristineC font Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

Blizzard Beach

hgj46064 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:38:37 +0000

S. S. #13 - The Eyes 2

hgj46064 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:47:54 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: This picture was taken earlier this month, before the challenge, but I had to include it because I love the light in their eyes in it.

S. S. #13 - The Eyes

hgj46064 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:41:28 +0000

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Description: I was so tempted to use an old photo with better eye lights, my photos for this week are not so great. Here is one of Ben playing in the yard. I kind of like his "annoyed look" and I can see a little bit of catch light in his eyes.

the field

hgj46064 — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:17:33 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For Shutterbug Shakedown 11 - Rural. I was happy to catch the farmer out in the field just beyond our backyard. I have adjusted the levels (it was actually fairly dark outside) and tried to apply the rule of thirds.

Our Little Garden

hgj46064 — Sat, 03 May 2008 02:25:52 +0000

Grandma Elsie as a Girl

hgj46064 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:34:34 +0000

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Description: Old family photos are some of my favorite treasures. This picture is of my Grandma Elsie when she was a little girl living in London, England. We estimate that it was taken around 1929. For the SSD Recipe Challenge #32. Created with [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2335]Vintage Garden Fairies by Dani Mogstad & Shabby Miss Jenn[/url] [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2336]Vintage Garden Fairies Brag Book by Dani Mogstad & SMJ[/url] DJB Wendy Script Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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You've Got a Friend in Me

hgj46064 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:08:29 +0000

Shutterbug Shakedown #8

hgj46064 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:28:19 +0000

Springtime Surprise

hgj46064 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:22:57 +0000

Dinosphere

hgj46064 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:19:54 +0000

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Description: I was always disappointed in my pictures from the Children?s Museum until I discovered the museum mode on my camera. Now, if my kids would only hold still enough for it to work with photos of them at the museum! Created with [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2318] Dino-riffic! by Christy Lyle & Lauren Grier [/url] Lauren Grier and Julie Billingsley - [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2270]Cause and Effect[/url] DJB ChristineC font Template from Cookie Decorating 101 #30 based on Lynnette Penacho by Aggie Aviso Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Shutterbug Shakedown #6

hgj46064 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:05:34 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: I was always disappointed in my pictures from the Children's Museum until I discovered the Museum mode on my camera. Increasing the contrast and saturation makes my picture even better! Photo taken at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. Background paper from Lauren Grier and Julie Billingsley - [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2270]Cause and Effect[/url]

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it's a small world

hgj46064 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:06:56 +0000

Sisters Summer 1972

hgj46064 — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:32:37 +0000

too big

hgj46064 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:17:28 +0000

Spin Until We Are Silly

hgj46064 — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:04:17 +0000

Waiting to Play at Falls Park

hgj46064 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:27:11 +0000

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Description: For the SSD Sweet Inspiration Challenge #39 - Refresh & Renew Redo of Playing at Falls Park https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/inspiration/showphoto.php?photo=9317&ppuser=1168 Just about the same layout, the same place, but a different season. After I dropped the boys off at school this morning, I could not resist stopping at the park to take some pictures. No one had touched the snow yet. It was strangely quiet and peaceful. The equipment just stood their waiting patiently, hoping someone would come and play. From Dani Mogstad MVP, Cabana Boy, Stitched alpha, Cool Aid, Sleigh Bells Ring collab with Traci Reed, and Yankee Doodle collab with Kimberly Giarrusso. Some items were altered. Kimberly Giarrusso Bead Letters Laura Deacetis Black Ribbon from Sasparilla and messy stitches from Kiddo Snippets Nancy Comelab Photo Cluster (Altered) Miss Mint Winter Snowflake Paper (Altered) Traci Reed Frosty Fingers Snowflakes and Alpha Christy Lyle & ScrapKitchen Designs Blustery Day Glitter Border Fonts: CK Higgins Handprint and Artistamp Medium Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking. :)

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to be a child

hgj46064 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:25:19 +0000

Lost

hgj46064 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:51:37 +0000

Sisters at the Beach

hgj46064 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:29:55 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: Sisters at the Beach I shared this with my sister. We laughed about back when we looked good in bikinis! Tumble of Shannon's Soar Cam https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/inspiration/showphoto.php?photo=19298&ppuser=1350 for the Girltalk Tumbling Class Play along to win a prize from Dani Mogstad http://designbydani.com/girltalk/?p=1202 Mostly Mahalo Layout Kit by Dani Mogstad and Miriam Lima (Some colors altered slightly and background paper is a blend) https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2218 Blue Chipboard Swirls from Dani's Love Struck https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2157 Stitching from A Year of Memories: January by Dani Mogstad & Shawna Clingerman https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1581 Brown Buttons from Dani's Saturday Market https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1328 Kristin Cronin-Barrow Shimmer Dust https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1841 Jen Caputo Folded Matte Template Michelle Coleman Brush Stokes Gina Cabrera Fame Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Coloring Eggs

hgj46064 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:43:27 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: Coloring Eggs is a tradition I have enjoyed sharing with my sons. They have seen the kits in the store and are already asking when will it be time to make eggs for this Easter. My spin of Jenny's Just Play which is also a spin. https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/inspiration/showphoto.php?photo=23819&ppuser=1084 Everything is from the fabulous new Bunny Trail by Dani Mogstad https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=48&products_id=2307 DJB Christine C and CK Jacque fonts Created in PSE5. Thanks for looking! :)

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Shutterbug Shakedown #3

hgj46064 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:05:43 +0000

by: hgj46064

Description: For Shutterbug Shakedown #3 - Lose the Color Background paper from Cause and Effect by Lauren Grier and Julie Billingsley https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=48&products_id=2270 Thanks for sharing this method. I have always just used the convert to Black and White option in PSE5 and adjusted from there.

Caution May Be Silly

hgj46064 — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:09:39 +0000