tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35349351674925471292024-03-13T06:10:09.056-07:00Amys Creative CornerAmy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-43113861634671787082011-08-02T22:43:00.000-07:002011-08-02T22:43:28.807-07:00I love the launch of a new CTMH Idea Book!Seriously, every single new paper kit and lots of the new embellishments are available to play with on Studio J right now! I've only ordered 1/6th of what I want from this new Idea Book (I try to pace myself!), but I feel like I have the whole thing as a result of Studio J. Check out this quick tip video and let me know what you think.<br />
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<iframe width="520" height="326" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JnTDsNw00KQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-16254659478958725492011-07-26T22:34:00.000-07:002011-07-26T22:34:45.767-07:00Ready for Some Craft Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://studioscrapping.blogspot.com/2011/07/big-thank-you-celebration.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2jpBmqE2xx6OAHmHTg2OYjJ0Kci9Q6mUDaLjHVYW7ZzDfq4br-XP-KMO61WCO5a-RAmh1kHC7r_K-teGZnbPTy61el4UOWWExHjVLstFpyAmXm7MT63ft6ZMXWqblAkh7dQhQR5w8CQ/s200/Ulen_SuperStars.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>If you haven't checked out my new blog yet, be sure to read my "<a href="http://studioscrapping.blogspot.com/2011/07/big-thank-you-celebration.html" target="_blank">A Big Thank You & Celebration</a>" post! You'll also get a look at the new CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Collection. Mine will be here soon; I can't wait!<br />
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I'm really ready to start scrapbooking my Hawaii photos and to finish some pages I'm donating to a friend who recently started chemo for bone cancer. Her son asked her to create a scrapbook for him, so my goal is to help her make his wish come true. Sharing our stories with the ones we love is so important! I don't have kids, so I think I lose sight of that sometimes. Yet, I'm the only one who is qualified to tell my story! I'll share the layouts that I make for her here. I'm working on the Technique Tuesday "Live in the Moment" kit by Ali Edwards right now. The inks that came with the kit are so nice; they are so chalky and smooth and look absolutely beautiful.Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-79120021456318981232011-07-06T13:22:00.000-07:002011-07-06T13:22:08.270-07:00Nikki Sivils CHA ReleaseCHA is around the corner and that means a look at all the new products coming out! Nikki Sivils released her new line early on <a href="http://nikkisdoghouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/well-i-guess-its-time-to-share-all-my.html">this blog post</a>. She is also giving away the entire line to one lucky winner, so be sure to repost the link on your own blog! I'm a huge fan of My Lil' Monster (thinking LOs about my cats) and You're a Hoot (want to use some of those stickers on my Harry Potter LOs)!Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-86178161830496369922011-06-12T18:07:00.000-07:002011-06-12T18:07:24.866-07:00Creative Weekend!I completed a layout while cropping with a friend last night and another one today on Studio J! I love weekends like this. Only 1 1/2 weeks left of school and then I hope to spend my summer in many such creative endeavors. Be sure to check out the video on my new blog, <b><a href="http://studioscrapping.blogspot.com/">Studio Scrapping</a></b>! I'll post my other layout after I talk to my sister and iron out the journalling for it. :-)Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-57793303547547143852011-06-10T18:46:00.000-07:002011-06-10T18:46:48.734-07:00Visit my new blog--Studio Scrapping!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://studioscrapping.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLCM8KZTNO_B-Yaxt44Sm-udBjJnZ46qtnYZmF68unjUywFlfqSST764zLVKcBXDyMOKzF2OEu_KTtAlhjf9b8TwcTf7CPZdKIjN5TIaKyF5SoJEJbcn4DY0hXXAvqcaSID7K-vKOtwU/s1600/sj_logo.png" /></a></div>I'm so excited about my new blog, <a href="http://studioscrapping.blogspot.com/">Studio Scrapping</a>, which focuses on all things Studio J! I spent the last month setting up my new blog and coordinating my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/studioscrapping" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/StudioScrapping" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/createwithamy" target="_blank">YouTube </a>accounts with it. It is a one-stop-shop for everything you want to know about Studio J. Now that I'm "done" creating the site, I can get back to creating tutorials. I have a ton of ideas that I want to share with you, so I hope you will follow me at my new site!<br />
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It gets better! Both Close To My Heart and Studio Scrapping are holding contests this month. Upload your free JPG to our Facebook pages, get your friends and family to "Like" your layout, and win big!<br />
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They're here! I'll share a few that I want my mom and sister to see right away and then the rest later since our meeting starts in 15 minutes!<br />
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I created this layout using the new Wings kit that was uploaded to Studio J today. This paper is so beautiful. I have the classic paper kit, too, but haven't cut into it yet. Here is a video showing how I created the journaling strips and embellished them using staples and thread from buttons.<br />
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Comments and suggestions for future topics are appreciated!Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-24385196516238021732010-12-29T00:16:00.000-08:002010-12-29T00:16:48.566-08:00Getting Started with Studio J Part 2I finished the second half of the tutorial tonight! I think I did a much better job with avoiding the "um"s, but there is one really long pause as my mind was searching for a word. I really wanted to say "rotation thingy!" I eventually settled on "rotation symbol"--still not the right word, but at least I didn't say thingy. :-)<br />
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Again, please let me know when you start playing around with Studio J. I currently have one friend who is a member, but I would like to hear from more of you. Send me your questions/needs and I'll work them in to future video tutorials.<br />
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<b>I scrapbook to remember. I scrapbook because I don’t want time to fade my memory. If I don’t have a photo, I can draw an image or use memorabilia. Heck, I can simply use words if that’s all I have. I use my handwriting because it is a part of who I am, and that’s an important piece of my story. It would be a crime to forget the people and little moments that make life worth living. I scrapbook to remember.</b><br />
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<i>The Hunger Games</i> is a great series; I highly recommend it!</div>Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-30257677502270743392010-11-11T18:48:00.000-08:002010-11-11T18:48:05.304-08:00My Favorite CTMH Product?Close To My Heart is running a contest on Facebook asking us to blog about our favorite product. Are they kidding me? How can I choose a favorite?! I love the My Acrylix stamps and have several favorites, but I couldn't choose only one. I love the How-To books, but would have a tough time choosing the one that I like best. CTMH has so many paper packs, embellishments, and My Creations products that make me giddy...they can't ask me to choose only one! Don't even get me started on the 60 Exclusive Colors...oh, okay, Twilight is my favorite, but there are about 20 other colors that run a close second!<br />
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Okay, if I have to choose, I'm going to select the Workshops on the Go kits...talk about a perfect product! Each kit includes a level 2 paper kit, an exclusive stamp set, embellishments, and a how-to guide. It's everything I love in one coordinating packet...how awesome is that?!Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-63229437723747950762010-10-07T21:52:00.000-07:002010-10-07T21:52:41.322-07:00LOAD #7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZuds7Qr0f-hZViEjSslykas78vbG_vla_Wq5e5FJIMf83XSXu2IRO7rTVj3Kk2MlC0PE89js71Z0cD3RraNhmxbBkq2YR9rTjsCuQioEnQ2gRRcgRHvKZuK6ysVy_MACTnfYXCTUu3It/s1600/Ulen_10-07-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZuds7Qr0f-hZViEjSslykas78vbG_vla_Wq5e5FJIMf83XSXu2IRO7rTVj3Kk2MlC0PE89js71Z0cD3RraNhmxbBkq2YR9rTjsCuQioEnQ2gRRcgRHvKZuK6ysVy_MACTnfYXCTUu3It/s320/Ulen_10-07-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The 2nd page to the layout I posted a couple days ago. Pressed for time, so I'm glad I had this one started.<br />
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These photos were taken in Charlottesville, VA in July. I was in DC for a CTMH event and had a week to kill back East before the Folger Shakespeare Library reunion the following weekend. I decided that this was the perfect opportunity to visit the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, VA. Well, it just so happened that Jan and Eric were at a conference in Charlottesville that same week! Seriously, what are the odds! They let me stay with them for a couple days, and we had a great time exploring the University and town. I love spending time with them and am so glad we shared this experience.Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-11118704699123116242010-10-06T19:50:00.000-07:002010-10-06T19:50:06.698-07:00LOAD #6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxH1V0Rfir9xQG04SvDPFBVKy-IMEDVktq_FG5Wm02hTINafyiqvac1-ZJUk06VvkY2Zn8FnE4ooVvfhiZOq69X-AyFCKMXabpU1thZ42mDrd8iNvke5UGH_ORbaGCLNfZqxyHDfeOan4s/s1600/Ulen_10-06-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxH1V0Rfir9xQG04SvDPFBVKy-IMEDVktq_FG5Wm02hTINafyiqvac1-ZJUk06VvkY2Zn8FnE4ooVvfhiZOq69X-AyFCKMXabpU1thZ42mDrd8iNvke5UGH_ORbaGCLNfZqxyHDfeOan4s/s320/Ulen_10-06-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The challenge was to create a filmstrip on the page. I ran with prompt and created a layout that explains why I love photography.Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-82004267518182740892010-10-05T22:17:00.000-07:002010-10-05T22:17:11.270-07:00LOAD #5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzVbGZti5a41galXAUATnTnmn8gM55mk38dJ2MHEHcEyNWxeATC1RZoWbGq75yx1Dh9Ko0OiHfMxc9ixZYFCm0kAebhNrdbavSMUOg9JzAzt481VaXgMph_fKQtsOCcQbOTMA25DYjaiY/s1600/Ulen_10-05-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzVbGZti5a41galXAUATnTnmn8gM55mk38dJ2MHEHcEyNWxeATC1RZoWbGq75yx1Dh9Ko0OiHfMxc9ixZYFCm0kAebhNrdbavSMUOg9JzAzt481VaXgMph_fKQtsOCcQbOTMA25DYjaiY/s320/Ulen_10-05-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Thank goodness for <a href="http://studioj.com/">Studio J</a>! I would never be able to finish a layout a day without it. Well, I guess I can't say never since I did complete LOAD 2008. My point is that I wouldn't be able to finish it THIS month without <a href="http://studioj.com/">Studio J</a>. The most time consuming part of this 1/2 of the layout was choosing the photos. I'll add my journaling and the rest of the photos tomorrow.<br />
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Now I need to get to bed since I need to get up early to figure out a plan B for my Web Design class until we can get our web server set up. We were eating up too much space on the school hard drive!Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-58526173449420993772010-10-04T22:02:00.000-07:002010-10-04T22:02:42.260-07:00LOAD #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3J_o7dlSYl2rYmOAj1lsi7v3ZppsmO0EMCo3-xUp33M4_joY6f04QhCdUuZ8Lml-DNzQXhqswmLoBR5JfEQZIT21tU7d2pFuJiqpdUiJZ5jnfQOWfaSYrkcX69JldtQ6DYHL-Sm9mp6Y/s1600/Ulen_10-04-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3J_o7dlSYl2rYmOAj1lsi7v3ZppsmO0EMCo3-xUp33M4_joY6f04QhCdUuZ8Lml-DNzQXhqswmLoBR5JfEQZIT21tU7d2pFuJiqpdUiJZ5jnfQOWfaSYrkcX69JldtQ6DYHL-Sm9mp6Y/s320/Ulen_10-04-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This layout has given me fits since the day I started it! It was a WOTG that a club member selected, and I wasn't fond of the paper used in the sample. I switched patterns and actually really liked the layout. We were planning on spending Christmas 2008 with my mom in Boise, so I made this layout with specific photos in mind. I was going to take a photo of the tree for the large focal point on the first page. I was then going to take photos of the three couples and one of Katie and Kyle. I had it all planned out and then our flight was canceled. We were snowed in. So, I went to plan B after building a snowman. I had Neal take pictures of <a href="http://amyulen.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx?HighlightID=1057205">me playing in the snow</a>; I even took a self-portrait with my snowman. I uploaded my photos for printing, but they didn't print. I tried printing them again but couldn't find them when I wanted to finish the layout. After printing for a third time, I gave up...that was two years ago! I ran across the photos last night and decided that it was time to finish this layout! I almost had a fit when my journaling came out with uneven margins. Yet, I'm so ready to be done with this that I pulled out a stamp set, stamped Merry and Bright a few times and am calling it good. I will say that, even though this layout has been a bit of a curse, I absolutely LOVE this photo of Neal!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The journaling reads, "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This wasn’t the Christmas we had planned.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Nature thwarted our trip to Boise to spend the holiday with my family.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Neal and I were at the airport when my mom called to say our flight had been cancelled.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I was so disappointed.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">During our trek home, we debated driving but didn’t want to risk it.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In the end, we spent Christmas with Kit and Tanis.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Neal tried to salvage his plants, and I spent an afternoon building a snowman!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The snowman lasted for over a week.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">He eventually melted and we had to go back to work, but we will always remember the winter we were snowed in!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"</span>Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-42602271466018501862010-10-03T15:53:00.000-07:002010-10-03T15:53:09.948-07:00LOAD #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfKY-zig-fa-yjWS1Mrb71-hSnmAcVKTUOpNAvVaRQusyojrYyFl3wfFffQrNKmYt7J6l8iAYxxZGrvg0vJJGmnLQkLSp4x62wNK5iwD8dodl6CakkvTM-GEkCLJXAC91ebgq0-Zq_hLF/s1600/Ulen_10-03-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfKY-zig-fa-yjWS1Mrb71-hSnmAcVKTUOpNAvVaRQusyojrYyFl3wfFffQrNKmYt7J6l8iAYxxZGrvg0vJJGmnLQkLSp4x62wNK5iwD8dodl6CakkvTM-GEkCLJXAC91ebgq0-Zq_hLF/s320/Ulen_10-03-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I went classic style for today's <a href="http://www.layoutaday.com/">Layout a Day</a>! The challenge was to focus on photography and create a layout with a photo that tells the story...no journaling! As I'm in a bit of a journaling mood, this was actually a real challenge. Yet, once I remembered this photo...I've been wanting to scrapbook it since 2008...it was easy. The photo and the title say it all! I'm a little bummed that the weather is so crappy today, because this layout (including the photo) are much more vibrant in real life. My picture doesn't do it justice. This layout was inspired by a layout in the Summer 2009 Idea Book. I used Daydream Level 2, Blush ink, Fresh Shapes DE, Booksmart DE, Clear & Bitty Sparkles.<br />
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This is a little note to myself to remind me that I don't have to complete all of Lain's daily challenges for LOAD 2010. I had a great time doing it this weekend, but my time is at a premium during the week, so that's when I'll go back to completing some of my partially created layouts. I have so many that I want to finish, so that is my personal challenge this month. Anything extra is simply a bonus.Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-36987444902816042582010-10-02T19:52:00.000-07:002010-10-02T19:52:18.353-07:00LOAD #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBVC0Puy72bDUXKYSexChtc3oaPrDc-eGoIZO8vE5MfUI7ZUl-5g3X8O0IK9UiwOB8lszBtCQ34MhisYiRuG8OI_nxeAjjKWdSvSRCrGPT5RJb0q-LXCcebS3vpDmZWRQ1k9txExMUlA4/s1600/Ulen_10-02-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBVC0Puy72bDUXKYSexChtc3oaPrDc-eGoIZO8vE5MfUI7ZUl-5g3X8O0IK9UiwOB8lszBtCQ34MhisYiRuG8OI_nxeAjjKWdSvSRCrGPT5RJb0q-LXCcebS3vpDmZWRQ1k9txExMUlA4/s320/Ulen_10-02-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another digi layout for the </span><a href="http://www.layoutaday.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LOAD 2010 Challenge</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The prompt asked me to spend some time thinking about what made my life situation unique. I instantly thought about the fact that Neal and I don't have kids and that our attention is solely focused on each other. We have a unique bond as a result. Here is my journaling:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We buried Kit on September 21, 2010. When we finished, we stood looking down on the graves of our “babies,” Kit and Tanis. We realized that, after over 18 years, we are alone. Like parents whose kids go off to college, we are empty nesters. I don’t think I truly understood the depth of that phrase, and I probably still don’t, but I have a better understanding of the emptiness parents must feel when their last child moves out. Neal asked me if I regretted not having children, and I can honestly say that I don’t! We are childless by CHOICE, and I think that makes all the difference. I shared that a friend told me that I don’t know what I’m missing, and she is absolutely right. I don’t know, so I don’t miss it! What I do know is that Neal and I gave more love and attention to our cats than some people give their children. We also have a love that many married couples don’t have because our focus is entirely on each other. So, we may miss the joys of raising children and watching our grandchildren grow, but we will also miss the heartache. Instead, we get to nourish our love and experience a depth of commitment to each other that is beyond words. Our house feels empty right now without the pitter-patter of kitty paws, but my best-friend and soul-mate is still here, so I know I will never be alone!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a side note, I'm cleansing today because I was really sick last night. Not fun!</span>Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-34582403882379442132010-10-02T00:15:00.000-07:002010-10-02T00:15:40.065-07:00LOAD #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivIpi9d1YN-3Wk8xd8pmTMr_hSHVef2eGrtGPyBRDd7ttpuq1Ma3WM0Ao1EFect3iqCo5WawuQYQkII7RZ7qOKr3XQBKRxKWaw8FydowfnCsQJSVcjGUBeyqkV8Y-ngFSG6CuIWgCnYuR/s1600/Ulen_10-01-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivIpi9d1YN-3Wk8xd8pmTMr_hSHVef2eGrtGPyBRDd7ttpuq1Ma3WM0Ao1EFect3iqCo5WawuQYQkII7RZ7qOKr3XQBKRxKWaw8FydowfnCsQJSVcjGUBeyqkV8Y-ngFSG6CuIWgCnYuR/s320/Ulen_10-01-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lain Ehman's </span><a href="http://www.layoutaday.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Layout a Day</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> challenge started today! I was at school late and didn't have much time, so I used a digital quick page to create this layout. Lain's challenge to us this time is to focus on storytelling, so I'm less worried about the products I use and more centered on crafting a good story. The prompt today was "Once upon a time." As I'm still mourning the loss of Kit, my guess is that many of my layouts over the next week or so will be about her! The journaling reads:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once upon a time, there were two beautiful cats named Kit and Tanis. On a fateful day in May, they were rescued from a garbage can, and their people knew that Kit and Tanis must come live with them. The two kittens brought so much joy to their people, and the people fell deeply in love with the little fur balls. Over the next 18 years, Kit and Tanis made the house feel like a home and were the children their people would never have. Yet, Tanis was the first to go, and Kit mourned her loss right along with her people. Kit wandered the house at night, searching, searching in vain for a sister that was forever gone. This sadness took its toll on Kit, and she ended up leaving her people 8 months later. The emptiness their people felt was profound, and loneliness swept through the house. Yet, as they shared stories of Kit and Tanis, the people began experiencing joy again. Memories of Kit and Tanis will help their people live happily ever after."</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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Although one of the main goals of Studio J is to do layouts quickly, I actually spent a lot of time on these two layouts about Kit. After losing her a week ago, I needed to scrapbook her stories to process my grief. I wanted to take the time to make sure these layouts honored her and expressed my love for her. I think they are pretty amazing...just like my sweet Kit!<br />
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</div>I also took a bit of time with this layout earlier in the summer, because I was trying to figure out how to make my own B&T paper with text. This is a direct scraplift from the Studio J website! I posted a screen shot of it earlier, but now you can see the details.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, this layout is what Studio J is all about! I modified my old, out of focus photos in Studio J. I used the embellishments that came preloaded on the page and simply added a few My Stickease as a title and to cover up a Diet Pepsi can...LOL! This layout took me less than 1/2 hour and most of that time was spent editing my photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want some of this scrappy goodness for yourself, let me know and I'll hook you up with a Studio J membership! I'm going to demonstrate it at the THS FBLA Scrapbooking Crop on October 23rd; I can't wait to share Studio J with everyone I know!</div>Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534935167492547129.post-32256522833653725852010-09-12T22:18:00.000-07:002010-09-12T22:18:06.075-07:00You Make Me Happy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLqdykUr-M6SwiiXgh0JTrHonK1gSHrAvXHSZAyZsWZ3BZVy9ipVo8E3brr0RZLnDTCoY5UTbztfmwjR8ml8X2-ArR0cnVRkk1qW5ho8kmedLVhNy58B9Nc8UgDZaZDh38i_L-NdDbyHc/s1600/You_Make_Me_Happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLqdykUr-M6SwiiXgh0JTrHonK1gSHrAvXHSZAyZsWZ3BZVy9ipVo8E3brr0RZLnDTCoY5UTbztfmwjR8ml8X2-ArR0cnVRkk1qW5ho8kmedLVhNy58B9Nc8UgDZaZDh38i_L-NdDbyHc/s320/You_Make_Me_Happy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I discovered a <a href="http://sketchabilities.blogspot.com/2010/09/sponsor-giveaway.html">Sketchabilities</a> contest last night and fell for <a href="http://sketchabilities.blogspot.com/2010/07/july-15th-new-design-team-reveal.html">sketch #20</a>! Even though I have a ton of school work to do, I decided that, after the stress of the past couple of weeks, I needed to relax and scrapbook. So, I've been working on this layout on and off throughout the day. I know the lighting on this photo is horrible, but I'm past my 10pm computer cut-off time, so I need to hustle and get to bed. I had a great time playing with my Silhouette for this layout. I purchased all the die cuts through the Silhouette store, the background paper is Scenic Route, and everything else is Close To My Heart. I resisted the urge to further embellishment; I'm trying to simplify my process. Anyway, this layout makes me happy, so that's all that really matters!Amy Ulenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584682652138739280noreply@blogger.com3