Is a fun and fabulous new digi-kit from my dear friend and creative genius, Kristine, of Designs by Kristine:

I really really love the richness of the colors in this kit – so, I paired it with a couple of templates from another uber-talented designer – Bunny Cates to create these:

Credits are super simple: Designs by Kristine’s Natalie’s Day and Bunny Cates’ Bracket Album templates.  The background paper in the Imagine layout is one of my all time FAVORITES!

Do you want to know what else we’ve been up to? It’s called reclaim our house – aka the Great Toy Round-Up! We listed Nadya’s crib on Craigslist as she hasn’t ever used it, and although it was a convertible one, we already have a full-size bed in her room, so we didn’t need that option.  After only  a day and a half, we had a buyer. So, after a quick trip to Target (thanks for the gift card Mom and Dad) – her room transformed from this:  To this (and my living room regained some semblance of order): We’re still waiting on a couple of stuffed animal nets, but other than that, we’re pretty well done.  We’re watching craigslist carefully for a twin over full bunk bed or one of those Doll House theme beds that will allow for a twin bed on top and a full underneath.  Too bad my dear husband doesn’t have a table saw or much spare time– I found a fabulous website that has awesome plans and an even better blog full of ideas – I’m thinking a little barn themed bunk/loft bed would be perfect! LOL Plus, I’m certain I could build some of the bookcases/cubes Ana has posted plans for here, here, and here – and be better than the particle board and cardboard that I can buy at WalMart – oh Micki – you’re my inspiration here! Ah, the stuff dreams are made of – and like I really need another craft/project/hobby!

Ok, I’m off to do laundry – such fun! Have a great day!

Woohoo – the weekend is almost here!  I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to spending time with my family – Yasha’s Holiday time off started yesterday – he even managed to put in some extra time at the office so he could sneak out early yesterday and join us for swimming lessons.  Nadya was beyond excited, and insisted Daddy get in the pool with her (I just happened to have packed his gear).  So, for the first time, I played the spectator and took photos.  I’ll upload a few later.

In other news – the fabulously talented Kristine of Designs by Kristine has a fabulous FREE kit on her blog today (and it’s part of a mega collab so you don’t want to miss out). Being on her CT meant I was able to play early, and with her permission, I created a couple of QPs for you:

I hope you enjoy them – please leave a comment if you download and send your friends here and not directly to the download.  Thanks!

That’s all from me – if I don’t make it back on before Christmas – Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Welcome to Wednesday! We’ve been busy here – getting ready for all of the Holiday Activities – and Nadya is enjoying playing with her Little People Nativity – though Baby Jesus spends more time on the roof of the Nativity than her Angel does – she says he can see the sky better from there.

In amongst laundry and last minute creative ventures, I have a little goodie for you. I used these:  to create this: Our family Christmas card for 2009.  Now, I’m hoping ArtsCow and the USPS have them delivered in time for me to mail them out!   I altered the background of our photo using Jodiann’s Snow Styles – as it was rather plain before.  I love how “festive” everything looks! The lovely Kristine of Designs by Kristine has graciously allowed me to offer the 4×8 card as a free goodie for her aptly titled Festive Kit.  So, you get a 4×8 300 DPI PNG like the card above – minus the photo of my cute lil one and handsome hubby! You can get your download here – and leave me comment if you do – I love reading them.

Have a fabulous Wednesday and don’t forget to visit Kristine’s blog if you didn’t arrive here from there, I have it on good authority that there’s a little something there in celebration of her daughter’s birthday (Happy Birthday Julez!!!)