A few weeks ago, I went back to Disneyland to check out the Christmas decorations after dark. It was beautiful and these pictures don't do it justice.
The Christmas Tree (part of the lights were out though)
The View looking down Main Street
Small World
A close-up of Small World
My favorite picture...The Castle all lit up.
The Entrance to CA Adventure...Golden Gate Bridge
Well, I hope everyone has had a nice weekend. I can't believe that there are only 3 days left of 2008. The years seem to go faster and faster as I get older. Bring on 2009!!! =)
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Hi everyone. I can't believe that it is already Christmas night. Wow. Where did this month go? It was a busy one. Although, it seemed like I waited until the last minute to do everything this year. But eventually, all of the decorations were up and the presents were purchased and wrapped and opened. Anyhow, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I'll leave you with a few cards that I made this year. My goal was to hand-make all of my cards, but I only got around to making and mailing just a few this year. There's always next year I guess.
Merry Christmas!!!
JOY
Happy Holidays
Happy Christmas
Merry Christmas with Bell
Merry Christmas!!!
JOY
Happy Holidays
Happy Christmas
Merry Christmas with Bell
Snow
Last Thursday morning we woke up to snow covered mountains just behind our house. It was sooooo beautiful outside. These pictures were taken from our bedroom window on the 2nd floor of our house. It was the best view I could get from our house. I regret not jumping in my car and driving closer to the mountains to take pictures.
Here are a few shots from inside looking out...
Here are a few shots from inside looking out...
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Color Inspiration #32
Merry & Bright Card...
Here's my submission for Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration Challenge for the week.
The colors she picked this week were very cheerful...perfect for a new Christmas Card. I liked being able to use snowflakes and my new snowflake ribbon. Not sure yet if I'm going to make all 30 of my Christmas cards this year or not. Anyhow, here it is...
And some detail...
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends. =)
Here's my submission for Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration Challenge for the week.
The colors she picked this week were very cheerful...perfect for a new Christmas Card. I liked being able to use snowflakes and my new snowflake ribbon. Not sure yet if I'm going to make all 30 of my Christmas cards this year or not. Anyhow, here it is...
And some detail...
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends. =)
Monday, November 17, 2008
More Favorites...
After San Clemente we headed out to Dana Point.
This is the view from the Ocean Institute into the Harbor.
We decided to then take a long hike out to the hidden cave. It was well worth the walk out.
Here's a view from inside the cave looking out towards the west. It looked much better in person. I'm still learning how to use my camera for unique situations like this. Any suggestions?
Another view from inside the cave, but from the larger opening on the north side.
Outside the cave there were a bunch of rocks to sit on, so we relaxed and watched the waves hit the rocks out in front of us. I could've stayed here for hours. =)
Some different shells at the Ocean Institute.
Another boat...
On to Laguna Beach...
We didn't stay long at Laguna, but it was very peaceful there.
And I love this reflection of the sun on the water. We should've stayed for the sunset. There's always next time I guess. =)
I really could live at the beach. I love walking on the sand and the fresh ocean breeze.
There's nothing else like it. =)
This is the view from the Ocean Institute into the Harbor.
We decided to then take a long hike out to the hidden cave. It was well worth the walk out.
Here's a view from inside the cave looking out towards the west. It looked much better in person. I'm still learning how to use my camera for unique situations like this. Any suggestions?
Another view from inside the cave, but from the larger opening on the north side.
Outside the cave there were a bunch of rocks to sit on, so we relaxed and watched the waves hit the rocks out in front of us. I could've stayed here for hours. =)
Some different shells at the Ocean Institute.
Another boat...
On to Laguna Beach...
We didn't stay long at Laguna, but it was very peaceful there.
And I love this reflection of the sun on the water. We should've stayed for the sunset. There's always next time I guess. =)
I really could live at the beach. I love walking on the sand and the fresh ocean breeze.
There's nothing else like it. =)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
A Day at San Clemente, Dana Point, & Laguna Beach
Last Tuesday we both had the day off, so we decided to spend the day out and about taking pictures and having fun on the coast of California. We started off at San Clemente Beach.
Here's the pier that we've walked on many times before...
And a black and white version
A close up of the water
Pretty Palm Trees
More pics to come later of Dana Point and Laguna beach...
Here's the pier that we've walked on many times before...
And a black and white version
A close up of the water
Pretty Palm Trees
More pics to come later of Dana Point and Laguna beach...
Saturday, November 1, 2008
A Storm is Coming...or so I thought.
Thankful Cards...
I was able to sit down and do some card making today with my friend Mackenzie. We went to get some new supplies first and I found the cutest paper ever! So, what better way to show off the new paper than with some new cards. I don't know what I was thinking when I only bought one sheet of it. I guess I'll be making another trip to pick up some more. =}
and #2...(This is the same paper, I was just messing around with my camera)
and #2...(This is the same paper, I was just messing around with my camera)
Pumpkin Carving 2008
My friend Amber (also known as "Little Sis") came over the other night, so I made her help carve a pumpkin. I thought I would try being creative this year. Here's what we came up with. I'm not sure what I think, but it is different than previous years.
Spider Sketch
Pumpkin Guts
Finished Product
and with the Assistant...
Spider Sketch
Pumpkin Guts
Finished Product
and with the Assistant...
Halloween Scrapbook Gift...
Saturday, October 25, 2008
New Camera and New Card...
I got an early birthday present today...a Canon Digital EOS 50D. I've been playing with it all night and am learning a lot about it. There is so much to learn and I will be taking a digital photography class to learn exactly how to use it. Here's a picture of the beauty...
And to test out the quality of the camera, I've made a new card for my niece's 3rd birthday. She loves Tinkerbell so I thought I would give it a try. I love this color combo. Here it is...
And some details...
I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend and able to do something fun. =)
And to test out the quality of the camera, I've made a new card for my niece's 3rd birthday. She loves Tinkerbell so I thought I would give it a try. I love this color combo. Here it is...
And some details...
I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend and able to do something fun. =)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
October Halloween Cards...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Disney's Halloween Time...
It's my favorite time of the year...Fall!
For me, Fall is right up there with Christmas. With the coming of Halloween, I decided to venture out to Disneyland to check out all of their Fall/Halloween decorations. They were so fun and cheerful to look at.
Here are a few pics of Halloween Time at Disneyland.
Fun signs all over the place...
California Adventure entrance...
Entrance to Disneyland...
Fun picture spot on Main Street...
Pretty flowers on Main Street...
Pretty pumpkins...
For me, Fall is right up there with Christmas. With the coming of Halloween, I decided to venture out to Disneyland to check out all of their Fall/Halloween decorations. They were so fun and cheerful to look at.
Here are a few pics of Halloween Time at Disneyland.
Fun signs all over the place...
California Adventure entrance...
Entrance to Disneyland...
Fun picture spot on Main Street...
Pretty flowers on Main Street...
Pretty pumpkins...
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