Sweet Shoppe Designs

All You Need Is Love

LenaGardner — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 23:00:43 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Forward, Back, Inward, Twisting (arrows may be hard to find. One is coming from underneath (You & me word art) Two is on top of left photo. Three is beneath right photo. Four is between large curly orange ribbon/bow and the button it's fastened with. Five is in the journaling on the right edge of the page. There are frames surrounding both word art pieces. My layout has depth at top and is shallow on the bottom. Everything from KCB's Oh My Darling DJB I Love Me Some Tracy People don't know "our story." And that's cool because in a lot of ways, it's no one's business. Tabatha is my best friend and sister and we share the same mother and father, but we grew up in two different households, each as only children. A judge today wouldn't separate children in a divorce...but 30 years ago in a backwards county, it happened & it was our reality for 15 years. When we were separated I was two, and when we were reunited I was 17. We always knew of each other, but I traveled and lived overseas with our mom and my stepdad, and she lived her whole life in the same house. When we finally "met", I was a senior in high school and she was a freshman in college. We had an instant connection but our friendship grew over time. It culminated into an amazing closeness 7 years ago when we lived together on and off for 5 years...relying on each other through the toughest time of each of our lives. We are fiercely loyal to each other. We have the same sense of humor. We have similar tastes in books, movies, and music. We have similar political views and parenting styles. We are as alike as two girls can get, but we are missing 15 years of sibling history. It gets odd at times...Hallmark cards that aren't quite right...running into old friends & having to explain a sibling neither of us ever mentioned.Pain from lost years. Our mom missed Tab's childhood and our dad missed mine. She and I both had a void, too. People say all the time that they wish they had a relationship with their sister like we have. But really? Our story isn't perfect. We just both know what it's like to be without each other. So we know we never want to live that...voluntarily...again. I'd do anything for her, and I know she feels the same way. We don't hold back. Every we say I love you. We may not have a complete history, but we have love, and that's all we need.

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All You Need Is Love

LenaGardner — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 23:00:43 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Everything from KCB's Oh My Darling DJB I Love Me Some Tracy People don't know "our story." And that's cool because in a lot of ways, it's no one's business. Tabatha is my best friend and sister and we share the same mother and father, but we grew up in two different households, each as only children. A judge today wouldn't separate children in a divorce...but 30 years ago in a backwards county, it happened & it was our reality for 15 years. When we were separated I was two, and when we were reunited I was 17. We always knew of each other, but I traveled and lived overseas with our mom and my stepdad, and she lived her whole life in the same house. When we finally "met", I was a senior in high school and she was a freshman in college. We had an instant connection but our friendship grew over time. It culminated into an amazing closeness 7 years ago when we lived together on and off for 5 years...relying on each other through the toughest time of each of our lives. We are fiercely loyal to each other. We have the same sense of humor. We have similar tastes in books, movies, and music. We have similar political views and parenting styles. We are as alike as two girls can get, but we are missing 15 years of sibling history. It gets odd at times...Hallmark cards that aren't quite right...running into old friends & having to explain a sibling neither of us ever mentioned.Pain from lost years. Our mom missed Tab's childhood and our dad missed mine. She and I both had a void, too. People say all the time that they wish they had a relationship with their sister like we have. But really? Our story isn't perfect. We just both know what it's like to be without each other. So we know we never want to live that...voluntarily...again. I'd do anything for her, and I know she feels the same way. We don't hold back. Every we say I love you. We may not have a complete history, but we have love, and that's all we need.

Princess In A House of Blue

LenaGardner — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:54:43 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Once Upon A Boy, an SSD Collab Once Upon A Girl, an SSD Collab

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Born To Stand Out

LenaGardner — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:37:16 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Stitcheriffic Grids by Julie Billingsley Messy Stamp Alpha by Traci Reed Holiday Classics Alpha by KCB Reddy Or Not by Libby Pritchett Feel Felt Found by Libby Pritchett String Me Along by Zoe Pearn Simply White by Micheline Martin Fun Frames by Jacque Larsen Polka Dotty Alpha by Kate Hadfield Spring Green Alpha by Kate Hadfield Finger Paint Alpha by Becca Bonneville Fairytale by Jacque Larsen Doodled & Stitched by Kate Hadfield Buttoned Up by Fee Jardine Rock on by Fee Jardine Get Punched by NikkiB Artiste Misc by Amy Wolfe Doodled Alpha by Traci Stroud Happy Loops by Laurie Ann Scribble Graph Alph by Lauren Grier Gel Pen Alpha by Gina Miller Tristan by Bella Gypsy Which Way by Jacque Larsen Imperfect Circles by Dani Mogstad Be Your Best by CD Muckoskey Markeriffic by CD Muckoskey Thank You Alpha by Lauren Grier Gina Miller Chunky Little Stamps Printer Block Alpha by Kim Hill Bright Side by Micheline Martin Canvas ALpha by Laura Lively Stamped Alpha by Kelly Shults Funktified Swirls by Lauren Grier Ribbon Felties by Fee Jardine Acrylic Brushes by Zoe Pearn Whimsical Morning by Jacque Larsen Secret Stash One Life Alpha

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Pink hair

LenaGardner — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:26:46 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Chasing Rainbows by Dani Mogstad and Jenn Barrette Exuberance 2 by Jeanye Labaya

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Note To Self

LenaGardner — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:09:42 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23297&cat=0&page=1]Aphrodite In The Mirror[/url] by Sugarplum Paperie & Krystal Hartley No. 4 by Studio Fizzy Pop

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Note To Self

LenaGardner — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:09:42 +0000

Best Job Ever

LenaGardner — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:20:27 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23228&cat=0&page=1]Celebrating Motherhood[/url] by Sugarplum Paperie & KCB No 2. by Studio Fizzy Pop

Best Job Ever

LenaGardner — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:20:27 +0000

Best Job Ever

LenaGardner — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:20:27 +0000

Giggle Britches

LenaGardner — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:15:29 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Boy Crazy by Dani Mogstad Itty Bits Alpha by Dani Mogstad Bad Sewing Machine by Traci Reed DJB Only Slightly Silly by Darcy Baldwin

sugar bear

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:54:55 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: [b][url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23185&cat=0&page=1]Lions and Tigers and Bears [/url][/b]by Sugarplum Paperie [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23093&cat=470&page=1]Round N Round Vol I[/url] by Nettio Designs

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sugar bear

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:54:55 +0000

sugar bear

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:54:55 +0000

He Said, She Said

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:28:47 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: He Said, She Said by Sugarplum Paperie

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He Said, She Said

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:28:47 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: He Said, She Said by Sugarplum Paperie

When skies are gray

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:26:52 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Puddle Jumper by Mari Koegelenberg and Jenn Barrette. Fonts are The Future Freaks Me Out by Heather Hess and Lullabye

hello, happiness

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:24:58 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Hop Skip Jump by Jenn Barrette

Family Love

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:21:37 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23102&cat=0&page=1]My Strength[/url] by Sugarplum Paperie and Amanda Heimann

Family Love

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:21:37 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: [url=https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23102&cat=0&page=1]My Strength[/url] by Sugarplum Paperie and Amanda Heimann

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Bee Still My Heart

LenaGardner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:19:23 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Bumble Rumble by Siamese Studio Sketchology: Spritely by Bella Gypsy Alphas are Dot Dot Dot by Bella Gypsy and Colour Your Own Pencil Alpha by Zoe Pearn Stitcherific Grids by Julie Billingsley Border stitches by Traci Reed

5 faves @ five

LenaGardner — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:12:20 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: January Scrapper's Portfolio #15 The Little Things You Say by Lauren Grier Designs Not Quite The Full Picture by Little Green Frog Designs

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I Adore You

LenaGardner — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:14:48 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: SSD January Portfolio Challenge #22 Zoom Zoom by Zoe Pearn Transformers 13 by Lauren Reid DJB Fresh Start by Darcy Baldwin

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Listen.

LenaGardner — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:13:59 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: For Sweet Shoppe's January Scrapper's Portfolio #7 Doodle Days by Jacque Larsen Embrace the Everyday by Traci Reed Designs Font is The Future Freaks Me Out by Heather Hess Misc doodles by MandaBean and Fee Jardine

Listen.

LenaGardner — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:13:59 +0000

11 Things Before 12/12/12

LenaGardner — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:45:38 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: 11 Things To Accomplish before 12/12/12 I wanted to do a page in honor of today's unique date, and I had a lot of fun with this! Template is Nettio Designs' No. 8 Kit Is Bella Gypsy's' If Not Now, When? Extras: Zoe Pearn Color Your Own Pencil Alpha Dani Mogstad Felty Numbers Susan Bartolini String Flowers Shawna Clingerman Sparkleousnessmess Dani Mogstad Imperfect Circles Traci Reed Bad Sewing Machine Traci Reed Bad Sewing Machine Brackets Lauren Grier Let's Make Resolutions Julie Billingsley Storybook Princess Lauren Grier & Julie Billingsley What's For Dinner Lauren Grier Day Trippin Lauren Grier & Manda Bean Cinemania Julie Billingsley Santa's Bake Shop Melissa Bennett Safari Kristin Cronin-Barrow Oh Snap Lauren Reid Blocked Out Fonts are CK Jot, Little Days, 2 Peas Architect and Amelie

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Life's A Blur...Chase Bubbles

LenaGardner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:41:24 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Been working on this one a few days...I love it so much! Using Imagination by Dani Mogstad. Stitches by Traci Reed and various elements by Bella Gypsy Designs. Red alpha by Kristin CB, and font is second breakfast.

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Sunny Disposition

LenaGardner — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:02:27 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Happy Space and Sketchology: Prettyful by Bella Gypsy Designs Bad Sewing Machine Borders by Traci Reed DJB Fizzed Out by Darcy Baldwin

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Thief

LenaGardner — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:43:35 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Kit is Wrapped Up In You, Boy by Bella Gypsy Bad Sewing Machine 4 by Traci Reed Font is DJB Angel Baby

Baby No More

LenaGardner — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:13:26 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Wishin' & Hopin' & Waitin', an SSD collab Template by Nettio Designs Alphas by Birgit and Dani Mogstad DJB Smarty Pants

Staring Contest

LenaGardner — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:14:18 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Zoobilee Zoo kit and alpha by Gina Miller Templates 52 by Cindy Schneider DJB Brittany Script by Darcy Baldwin

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Staring Contest

LenaGardner — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:14:18 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Zoobilee Zoo kit and alpha by Gina Miller Templates 52 by Cindy Schneider DJB Brittany Script by Darcy Baldwin

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LenaGardner — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:57:51 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: I scrapped today, I hadn't in quite a while and it felt GREAT! :) Note to Self by Zoe Pearn

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Never Grow Up

LenaGardner — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:02:41 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Just Stay Little by Dani Mogstad Date by Christy Lyle Bobby Pin by Mira Font is Spicy Sushi Roll

you

LenaGardner — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:37:29 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: My Parkerkins. I love this photo of him &#9829; credits: My Prince to the Rescue by Lauren Grier & Shawna Clingerman Borderline by Lauren Grier Handy Dandy Dates by Danielle D Word art by Ali Edwards

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four

LenaGardner — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:55:54 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: My first layout in almost six months. It feels good to be back :) Created using Happy Go Lucky by Kristin Cronin Barrow. Font is DJB Brittany Script by Darcy Baldwin Template is by Amy Martin

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four

LenaGardner — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:55:54 +0000

beautiful

LenaGardner — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:46:24 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Just Breathe by Lauren Grier and Kristin Cronin-Barrow Jumpers 38 by Crystal Livesay

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beautiful

LenaGardner — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:46:24 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Just Breathe by Lauren Grier and Kristin Cronin-Barrow Jumpers 38 by Crystal Livesay

bold

LenaGardner — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:11:04 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Independence by Shawna Clingerman and Nikki Epperson Template by Bella Gypsy Designs DJB Constance Beauregard by Darcy Baldwin

funny

LenaGardner — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:06:10 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Wonderfully Weird by Lauren Grier & Geek Chic Inspired by Juliana by Darcy Baldwin DJB Constance Beauregard by Darcy Baldwin

Find Joy In Everything

LenaGardner — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:47:55 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Don't Let Me Go by Lauren Grier Template by Crystal Livesay

Hard Core

LenaGardner — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:35:57 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Painted Ladies by Shawna Clingerman and Manda Bean Inspired by Juliana temps by Darcy Baldwin DJB Constance Beauregard by Darcy Baldwin

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brotherly love

LenaGardner — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:40:11 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Scrap with Shannon by Darcy Baldwin DJB Laura Writes In Print by Darcy Baldwin Over The Rainbow by Micheline Martin

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naomi

LenaGardner — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:31:57 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: A lift of Jacinda's layout [url=https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119439&cat=fav] Emerson [/url] Strong Enough by Shawna Clingerman DJB Laura Writes in Cursive

fetching grin

LenaGardner — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:28:27 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Not What I Expected by Lauren Grier Just An Outty by Lauren Grier and Darcy Baldwin

swim!

LenaGardner — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:59:22 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Life's a Beach by Shawna Clingerman, Libby Weifenbach and Melissa Bennett Template by ChrissyW

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Yankee Doodle Sweetheart

LenaGardner — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:57:16 +0000

by: LenaGardner

Description: Home of the Brave by Julie Billingsley template by Amy Martin

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