Adventures in Living with the Jacksons

It’s been a while since I’ve shared any new layouts. To say that it’s been hectic around here would be a gross understatement. We’re managing fairly well, I can’t wait for spring break, we need a mini-vacation.

All layouts are linked to their respective kits in the store.

Most people know I am not a coffee drinker. In fact, there is not a coffee maker in my house. I have lots and lots of tea. I like it hot and iced, sweetened and unsweetened. This kit is Festive Euphony by A+ Designs.

Kit: Festive Euphony Collaboration
Designers: A+ Designs & Edeline Designs
Template: Bella Gypsy

This is the flute I’ve had since 7th grade. It’s in serious need of repair these days. Jeff City is starting up a community band so I’m hoping to get to play again. This kit is Rainshine by A+ Designs.

This layout was a bit out of the box for me. I typically use one picture and a wordart to describe the picture. I’m a big fan of white space. To use as many color blocks as I did sent me into kind of a tizzy over having too much “stuff” on my layout. This kit is Bloom’s Symphony by A+ Designs.

Dixie has two favorite things in life: water and tennis balls. She not only fetches the balls, she chews on them. Scott came home one day with a dozen tennis balls and dumped them on the floor. We have great fun with her by throwing more than one because she gets all worked up trying to bring them all back at once. NO, we would never torture our poor dog like that! This kit is Come Boldly by A+ Designs.

Kit: Come Boldly
Designer: A+ Designs
Template: A+ Designs

That’s all for now. I’ll share some more later.

Sounds ominous doesn’t it? It happens to be the name of Bianca’s new kit. It was released today and is 30% off for the weekend at both Sunshine Studio and Scrappity-Doo-Dah. It has two alphas and some great word tags. Here is a preview of everything Bianca put in this great kit.

In celebration of Bianca’s new CT, we made a quickpage blog train. Here is the layout I made and it is the qp you can get if you click on the image. Yep, that’s me! I think it’s the first tooth I lost.

And here are the rest of the stops on the train, just in case you missed any of them.

http://biebies.blogspot.com/ (Bianca)
http://madfatscrapper.blogspot.com (Heather)
http://mjhdesigns.blogspot.com/ (Jana)
http://silencieuxcreations.blogspot.com/ (Taylor)
http://teenabugg.blogspot.com (Tina)
http://jacksonfour.com (DJ)   <—– you are here!

How excited am I to be on Dani’s CT? Very! Here is a layout I made using Daydream. Pepper always sits so regally. All four of his “mittens” are always on full display. They are my favorite part of his coloring, aside from his blue eyes.

The kit is currently available in Dani’s store at Scrapbook Bytes. It’s currently on sale for $3.50. There is also a glitter sheet available and you can get the bundle of both for $4.00.

Religion says, You need to go to church every weekend and on Wednesday night too.
Jesus says, You are the church and wherever you go, I am with you always.

Religion says, You must give at least 10% of your income to church because God needs your money.
Jesus says, I want 100% of your heart and sometimes a portion of that heart lives in your wallet.

Religion says, You need to get yourself cleaned up and put on your Sunday best for God!
Jesus says, God has seen you on the toilet and much worse than that – no need for a show.

Religion says, You don’t have enough faith – you haven’t done enough works – you’ll never be enough.
Jesus says, I am the King of Kings and you are my son or daughter. You are Royalty and that’s plenty.

With Valentine’s Day looming, all sorts of scrapbook kits are coming out. Lizz’s new kit is Lovestruck. I was a little worried about scrapping with an all-pink kit. I quickly found that I had no problems!

This first picture is of Scott just days before we were married. My mom took the picture (pre-digital camera).

This next one is also of Scott. He’s holding Miss Emily and she’s two days old. This picture was also taken by my mom.