tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61282507304707072024-03-05T01:25:21.215-08:00Hazel Eye GazerFamily, Friends, Hobbies, LifeAutumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-21557609411005321332011-07-28T06:59:00.000-07:002011-07-28T06:59:01.436-07:00WoodworkingI *Love* woodworking. I am a follower of <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/">'Not JUST a Housewife'</a> it's a DIY blog that features links to cool blog posts from other DIY-er's. While reading through back posts, I came across the bloggers <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2010/12/how-to-build-simple-side-table.html">instructions</a> for making a simple side table. I thought to myself "Hmmm, I could do that!" and so I did. I borrowed tools from Chris's dad and I set to task. I had to go to the Menards and purchase supplies. That was very nerve-wracking as I wasn't sure what I was doing. But Chris came along to help give me direction - but stood back and let me do it myself! (How else am I going to learn!) After a short tutorial on how to run the power tools (My dad was a woodworker so I have a basic idea!) I set to work. <br />
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Here I am sanding my table after we put it together. Now I have to be honest; I was a little (a lot) scared. But I love learning new skills and when I was finished I felt so empowered. Chris grabbed a shot with his cell phone. Look at my cheesey grin. I was so relieved that the table didn't wobble. <br />
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The table turned out fabulous. I was going for a worn, barnwood look. I stained the top and then I sanded the middle to make it look worn. The next couple of coats I did around the edges and I used a wadded up paper towel and I went around the edges in a circular pattren. I wanted to slowly fade it into the darker outside edges ...<br />
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If anybody tries their hand at making this table - please be sure to send me pictures. =)<br />
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Sunny Summer Blessings ...Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0Glyndon, MN 56547, USA46.9088954 -96.57090440000001846.7674324 -96.718318900000014 47.0503584 -96.423489900000021tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-69296319716763257212011-01-21T15:32:00.000-08:002011-01-21T15:37:44.530-08:00Jaden's Band Concert<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>It was a scary decision to let Jaden's be in the band. He is disorganized and he has a hard time following through on various aspects of his life. When he brought home the band permission sheet, I was apprehensive. Jaden decided that he was going to play the French horn. I think he liked this particular horn because it's big and loud and rather obnoxious looking. He has become rather fond of his horn and he's nick-named him "horny," <br />
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Sent from my HTC EVO on the Now Network from Sprint!Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-64012931968151354752011-01-21T10:05:00.000-08:002011-01-21T10:21:16.389-08:00Welcome Home!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mfuWP0Ls7HdaJTc1lLaNqQPnGa5MvOPvg19VNCU7gmaW9c3p2W6MbcWvBtRZwtkXi-Hds4gYgb4CENSj2kV33tpnctJHDcaVnEV10FLNae_LtJPhZBdftQgfjph5-4FjhYXIRX2WKg/s1600/house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mfuWP0Ls7HdaJTc1lLaNqQPnGa5MvOPvg19VNCU7gmaW9c3p2W6MbcWvBtRZwtkXi-Hds4gYgb4CENSj2kV33tpnctJHDcaVnEV10FLNae_LtJPhZBdftQgfjph5-4FjhYXIRX2WKg/s640/house.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
We moved into this big beauty in December. It's 5 bedroom and 3 bath. The kids still have to share but it's not like before where we had all 4 boys sharing one bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds. We had spent 3 years crammed into a 3 bedroom twinhome. It's amazing to have space. The kids really enjoy it too.<br />
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This morning all I ask; is a wee bit a wisdom before my tasks.<br />
The laundry, the dishes, my children’s needs and wishes.<br />
The packing, the stacking, the order of the house is lacking.<br />
I stand in an old, old house that slopes in the kitchen,<br />
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It’s enough to drive me to drink - to think of some other woman who stood here before; Growing old on this here slanted floor.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I was getting ready to take Gabrielle to school and I went outside to start the car. It's -34 with wind chill right now. I need to do a charm kit to help us ease through winter and all the season's demands!!!</span><br />
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We rang in the New Year with kisses for our sweeties and goals for the next year.Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-22814216241517248972010-01-04T18:10:00.000-08:002010-01-04T18:40:38.895-08:00Comfort Beads<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What a busy holiday season! I hope eveyone is well. We survived with the usual amount of casualties (ham, turkey, wrapping paper...). I've been busy this holiday season designing, packaging, and consigning Comfort beads. I even went so far as to set up an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelEyeGazer">ETSY</a> shop. I am so excited as I received my first special order this afternoon. I wanted to share a couple of examples of my handiwork. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Comfort Beads are a set of beads used for Comfort, Prayer or Meditation. I have carefully selected gemstones to help comfort in times of stress, to help calm during prayer and to help you focus during meditation. You are able to run your fingers over the beads, play with them, make shapes with them, and you will feel comforted. Each set of Comfort Beads have been carefully selected for their metaphysical and healing properties, brought together for a greater purpose (chakra, contentment, clarity).</span><br />
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</div> Over Labor Day weekend, we spent an afternoon out at the BUCKWOODS enjoying the beauty of the season. Gabe and I were able to steal away on the four - wheeler for a few hours so I could take pictures of the scenery. This RED MAPLE had already started to change. In this photo, I am trying to catch the essence of the breath taking beauty of the leaves and season. The picture by itself wasn't special. Once I used Lightroom to enhance the photo, the beauty was able to shine through.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5nHZsXARFFJ2sVQX1BPiXjOodd3kNWw7QU54v9QhQb_Cd5OEMFDAgww6QKj4KG-o5mng-7YhZSG1ixbj50Tjv1p0dMwOu6U5DL0D745PELfJfuOjm3gwA5fDhWxaB6N-EURB7c6eTQ/s1600-h/EatBeef.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291605562501886418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5nHZsXARFFJ2sVQX1BPiXjOodd3kNWw7QU54v9QhQb_Cd5OEMFDAgww6QKj4KG-o5mng-7YhZSG1ixbj50Tjv1p0dMwOu6U5DL0D745PELfJfuOjm3gwA5fDhWxaB6N-EURB7c6eTQ/s400/EatBeef.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The name of this page is "Eat Beef!" I bought that chicken suit at a garage sale while Bree was still in my tummy. I wanted to take a nice picture to frame for my mom's kitchen. But, Bree was not impressed with the suit. Before the meltdown, Gabe grabbed her pig. I thought they turned out cute. I used the paper as part of a challenge. I ended up getting stuck where I'm at...<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWHTfzst5QJsYbMkVSdh8RuHy9ZzrSM-QtUcRiRZjQ0AI7WtXO65Bz4f22rEyTl8-zU1tws3jWABkWLuxqWx8QkRY-2ij5csg9KSKOv7oKNW1hdRjR2HapXNSSquBVoHUxOOERA3HNA/s1600-h/Greatest+Mama.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291606574648244258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWHTfzst5QJsYbMkVSdh8RuHy9ZzrSM-QtUcRiRZjQ0AI7WtXO65Bz4f22rEyTl8-zU1tws3jWABkWLuxqWx8QkRY-2ij5csg9KSKOv7oKNW1hdRjR2HapXNSSquBVoHUxOOERA3HNA/s400/Greatest+Mama.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 216px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This was a layout that I did using a page map. The supplies are out of kit from 'Chatterbox!' When we would go to my Aunt Brenda's Bree was obsessed with her doll collection. Here was when auntie melted and let Bree play with one of her dollies.Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-32932760467168330822009-01-14T11:01:00.000-08:002009-01-14T11:04:46.860-08:00Scrappin' for Home Decor<span class="smallfont">I *Love* to scrapbook. But sometimes I get discouraged placing my hard work inside of albums. The Frame is a $5 frame that I bought at Wal-Mart. I lightly sanded and painted Ivory. After it was dry I painted it Autumn Brown which I lightly took off using a wet paper towel. When The light brown dried I went through and painted a dark brown in the cracks and I wiped off with a paper towel. Then Gabe sprayed it with a clear Krylon and we let it set overnight.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68nBpoWhi8zF-_dWPHQgl0Ms-Z5zPhW8Ph9Zt9mrbz_QmWCU7LvZK7M_Lv9xldBF3aw-bxslhXOpW-07VcBClJpfNxSeuGBijDzMJ5rB0Pri9fvpDbpqC_Z7T6ACUQs11LNKPiRwFzw/s1600-h/Gabrielle_Picture_for_Wall_by_HazelEyeGazer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68nBpoWhi8zF-_dWPHQgl0Ms-Z5zPhW8Ph9Zt9mrbz_QmWCU7LvZK7M_Lv9xldBF3aw-bxslhXOpW-07VcBClJpfNxSeuGBijDzMJ5rB0Pri9fvpDbpqC_Z7T6ACUQs11LNKPiRwFzw/s400/Gabrielle_Picture_for_Wall_by_HazelEyeGazer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291227231537732882" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="smallfont">I love this picture. It captures the essence of my daughter. So I tried to match it as best as I could. The frame is 11x14. So I stitched the 2 papers (Stampin' Up!) together using an "in-stitchz" template from Bazzill! (love those!) Then I used my Silhouette to cut out her name!!! I had the "Cherish" rub-on in my stash. I was dying to use ribbon, but I wanted to keep it simple!!!!<br /><br />Stay Warm, Stay Safe<br /></span>Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-61834423240791586872009-01-10T20:48:00.000-08:002009-01-11T06:06:04.417-08:00Snowflakes Landing on my TongueI love these pictures of Bailey. They were taken during the winter of 2006, while we still lived at our old apartment. The pictures show a whimsical side to Bailey, he is usually quite serious.<br /><br />Awhile ago, I bought a book from "Autumn Leaves" called 'Designing with Digital.' Not only is it an idea book, but it came with an elements CD. So tonight, I was playing with the CD & reading the information. I decided to try out some of their tips in PSE5.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWMxArUPmio1G23ri6kI7RRFpmyYTAry5ogWIkkKn7PndHg_CnFoZxVlQRoNhX_0ScTiqiPWuneRNsK-76WBKhyiVCGiEI3y_gleAJ8p8mDWLs9mEF_uYXkuG6nZGKswBGnsyvygHrg/s1600-h/Snowflakes+Falling+on+my+tongue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWMxArUPmio1G23ri6kI7RRFpmyYTAry5ogWIkkKn7PndHg_CnFoZxVlQRoNhX_0ScTiqiPWuneRNsK-76WBKhyiVCGiEI3y_gleAJ8p8mDWLs9mEF_uYXkuG6nZGKswBGnsyvygHrg/s400/Snowflakes+Falling+on+my+tongue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289894333502034530" border="0" /></a>The snowflakes are using the 'overlay' setting. It was a pain as I had to re-size each one. But I think they add a little something extra.<br /><br />~Stay warm....Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-3980998225604688192009-01-10T15:09:00.000-08:002009-01-11T06:07:42.045-08:00Sketch from Scrap FreakI belong to an online scrapping community called "Scrap Freak." They have scrapping chat rooms, a place where you can post your pages and receive feedback, a gallery for inspiration plus a great store. It's a fabulous site. <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrapfreak.com/">http://www.scrapfreak.com</a></span><br /><br />In my email newsletter from them, there was a challenge to see what you can come up with the provided sketch. So, I've spent my afternoon working on my sketch challenge.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSjbW3qTJf0cZNz1besZwIkklKGd0xkitHiS3CBxTOGZ_zOx8AqPTE4Utx9nYje-mniIz1fwt0n6mkFHqwEc-YKta6r2kr03_xkUM_ELEb_jqPKV85MDskIRSDCQcUm8JiEFK-0z7Uw/s1600-h/Gabrielle+Concentration+SB+Page.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSjbW3qTJf0cZNz1besZwIkklKGd0xkitHiS3CBxTOGZ_zOx8AqPTE4Utx9nYje-mniIz1fwt0n6mkFHqwEc-YKta6r2kr03_xkUM_ELEb_jqPKV85MDskIRSDCQcUm8JiEFK-0z7Uw/s400/Gabrielle+Concentration+SB+Page.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289808422958485714" border="0" /></a>Here is my scrapbook page. The background cardstock is "Sugar Daddy" from Bazzill. It's out of their 'Bling' collection. It has a sheen to it. I love Bazzill Bling and now our local Michael's carries it. The patterened paper, ribbon, & metal accents are left over from my Stampin' Up! days. I cut out the letters for 'CONCENTRATION' with my Silhouette. I **LOVE** my Silhouette! Anyhoo. Hope you enjoy.<br /><br />~Stay warm.<br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Autumn/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg" alt="" />Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-60262998356748499922009-01-10T14:55:00.000-08:002009-01-10T15:28:21.468-08:00Hybrid ScrappingWhat is "Hybrid Scrapping" you may ask... Well, it's a mix of digital & regular scrapping. I used a drag & drop template, printed it, and then I scrapped it on regular paper. It's a work in progress but I wanted to share with you. This idea is super cool because you can add digital elements but still have the opportunity to play with stickers & paper.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8tix684BwLRzaw9CDuUEe0aleDSE4ypncnvxZaLjCJBpWIxFdvc9a0XtgSD3Tk9hHq6APGdGl2hXJc0I_cgtczCSkp1RCau8BpBNL1ykhy-_sC-sa481PZN2JZEwL4xdlgP3HFOVjA/s1600-h/Hybrid+Scrapping.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8tix684BwLRzaw9CDuUEe0aleDSE4ypncnvxZaLjCJBpWIxFdvc9a0XtgSD3Tk9hHq6APGdGl2hXJc0I_cgtczCSkp1RCau8BpBNL1ykhy-_sC-sa481PZN2JZEwL4xdlgP3HFOVjA/s400/Hybrid+Scrapping.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289804480780802514" border="0" /></a>I know the picture is cock-eyed, but you get the jist. I used the same template but on the right page I mirrored the image. Then I dug through my stash to see what I had for christmas-y paper & stickers. It didn't turn out quite right, but I've made a mental note for when I'm out shopping to see what kind of goodies I can come up with.<br /><br />~ Stay WarmAutumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-26795902670711221522009-01-06T07:33:00.000-08:002009-01-06T07:53:42.258-08:00Makin' JewelryIt's been so stinkin' cold. It's hard to find activities that are fun inside. Here are a few things that I've made.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmRjXctRnHBBhoqVGRkOdogei_FVO0bPPHS-iuShZ3wlA_JqxgbSVUo-fi7CQoaxTNfFevUAKODaMDo1Hy_Htj_0LiZBN89Mfxm6R1LJcpi9fIlpxpxYkf2GItxxhczdyyFgjSQeahg/s1600-h/Believe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmRjXctRnHBBhoqVGRkOdogei_FVO0bPPHS-iuShZ3wlA_JqxgbSVUo-fi7CQoaxTNfFevUAKODaMDo1Hy_Htj_0LiZBN89Mfxm6R1LJcpi9fIlpxpxYkf2GItxxhczdyyFgjSQeahg/s400/Believe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288205647718584482" border="0" /></a>This necklace & earrings are made out of chips of aventurine and amethyst. Both stones have magical healing properties.<br /><ul><li>Aventurine symbolizes tranquility and patience It gives the wearer inner equilibrium and stimulates dreaming. Aventurine relieves anxieties and promotes relaxation and recuperation.</li><li>Amethyst is said to attract justice. It wards off danger. Amethysts have a soothing, relaxing effect and promote healthy sleep. Placed under your pillow it prevents nightmares.</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTQ4RZmlEXbHF9lULJbDOZkzg0a1B-2AwrpEAD9YnZm0KszQx6a5zOipcvx_CwfQFcLApMx4_lpndeIDWzdP1Ypy6HQtTbtULicxi-Dl7v3ZwUGncIoJU3fEiK8E_dRqmPmpGR5k04A/s1600-h/Downtown+Brown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTQ4RZmlEXbHF9lULJbDOZkzg0a1B-2AwrpEAD9YnZm0KszQx6a5zOipcvx_CwfQFcLApMx4_lpndeIDWzdP1Ypy6HQtTbtULicxi-Dl7v3ZwUGncIoJU3fEiK8E_dRqmPmpGR5k04A/s400/Downtown+Brown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288208387737575586" border="0" /></a>I call this jewelry set "Downtown Brown." I used a glass bead mix with Swarovski crystals and gold findings. I love how it turned out. I hope you can make out the detail. <br /><br />~Stay WarmAutumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-19637807473016011072009-01-05T19:34:00.000-08:002009-01-06T07:32:06.275-08:00All American RejectsI love the "All American Rejects!!!" I have no idea what type of music they play but guaranteed, when I hear their music I feel better!! (Any band that can use BEER BOTTLES as an instrument is *awesome* right?? So while checking out yahoo today, I found they did cover of Britney Spears 'Womanizer.' Made me laugh so I wanted to share it with you.<br /><br />This is the link. Sorry, I couldn't figure how to add the video directly to the blog!!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://music.yahoo.com/promo-42778155-53-20081222-autoplay">http://music.yahoo.com/promo-42778155-53-20081222-autoplay</a><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Autumn/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84k-B43ot2fUNUCBpMxtN3_z3yduYlcWXp0h4ecB4ZMq6ASd8km3sV5JuTl3bCiZgwW1O6wDeDP1ferNOUTnwJL_OZETVC-clw-7Lf9zqfj1fsOUcuGuKdoONJTjGTvsmUcathqu0Tg/s1600-h/AAR.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84k-B43ot2fUNUCBpMxtN3_z3yduYlcWXp0h4ecB4ZMq6ASd8km3sV5JuTl3bCiZgwW1O6wDeDP1ferNOUTnwJL_OZETVC-clw-7Lf9zqfj1fsOUcuGuKdoONJTjGTvsmUcathqu0Tg/s400/AAR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288022470450989842" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Autumn/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Autumn/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" />Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-21076626703609238732009-01-05T12:32:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:40:36.065-08:00My 3 SonsMy three younger boys really like to ham it up for the camera. This picture was taken in August 2006, but still one of my very favorites. Forrest is a teenager now so I think that translate into un-cooperative. When I pull out the camera, he hits the road. What's a mom to do?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvQJEgpXshfJiAGYfpCQPEqexkPeZQa4uEjh6E71y3q_bM5m8xv9KMJOM6EZwkfndD1qTp-j-5Ng48YSA6gU4EWaZ5xyj-t3swIHKIsWn4D01g9V64iJlYpgsTZEXWDEHOLmexkLySw/s1600-h/DSC00404.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvQJEgpXshfJiAGYfpCQPEqexkPeZQa4uEjh6E71y3q_bM5m8xv9KMJOM6EZwkfndD1qTp-j-5Ng48YSA6gU4EWaZ5xyj-t3swIHKIsWn4D01g9V64iJlYpgsTZEXWDEHOLmexkLySw/s400/DSC00404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287911908169290450" border="0" /></a><br />Warm Winter Wishes...Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-58118167398236104182009-01-05T12:23:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:29:05.126-08:00Another DigiScrappin' PageI am in love with the convenience of digiscrappin' !!! I can plop down in front of the TV with Gabe & get busy making pages. I wanted to include another page. This page is to commemorate the day I made tie dye t-shirts with Melayna's older sisters, McKenzie & Mikaela. We had ALOT of fun...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkExcZ-Magcol82tTqjDIPi-FpxB1_EKUBHcRB9qgrnGF0v8gW_G1iIQqtjFymEeD68XrKb7vDza8p3Iy7HoNrXeBWvDQ8cQR6nBIMQdFPcz5w4p0kXenMBV64S2G3XDBBisHaUaYNQ/s1600-h/Tie-Dye-Twins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkExcZ-Magcol82tTqjDIPi-FpxB1_EKUBHcRB9qgrnGF0v8gW_G1iIQqtjFymEeD68XrKb7vDza8p3Iy7HoNrXeBWvDQ8cQR6nBIMQdFPcz5w4p0kXenMBV64S2G3XDBBisHaUaYNQ/s400/Tie-Dye-Twins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287909112090135538" border="0" /></a>Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-40184346636707283532009-01-04T08:23:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:32:18.833-08:00A Little Something New.Over the summer, I took up a new hobby. I was watching my older girls who come when there is no school. While trying to find projcts to keep them busy, I bought $10 jewelry kit and the rest is history. <br /><br />This one is my Favorite. It's copper findings with turquoise and Swarovski crystals.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsltchLl7I-xIM3SlIdG0f41xOd0L1fb9AtVkpyhShWUXERWPPCbZ0xniqpnQzJMfaZSsX2g9rT6-A3tX6litVl-kER5N2JOWP82hXtXYCPjm0ky1CPvcvZValur7HhU43tf5pfiJdJQ/s1600-h/My+Very+Favorite+-+email.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsltchLl7I-xIM3SlIdG0f41xOd0L1fb9AtVkpyhShWUXERWPPCbZ0xniqpnQzJMfaZSsX2g9rT6-A3tX6litVl-kER5N2JOWP82hXtXYCPjm0ky1CPvcvZValur7HhU43tf5pfiJdJQ/s400/My+Very+Favorite+-+email.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287489971689579490" border="0" /></a><br />My other favorite has gold findings, freshwater pearls, glass pearls in chocolate, taupe and Ivory.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lJrj0CnxKwR96dH_nYXUieNPLnbSiopx7wVaLz0j9mkZXf9r6Jg8xt-jGdA2i9edoZIJeMUDwTaoORPsnYP7YqGrSsKu5l5nszMtUr6pylJ_hVUMX5TDwSukRfabeb2XdYUWxZ-b3Q/s1600-h/My+Other+Favorite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lJrj0CnxKwR96dH_nYXUieNPLnbSiopx7wVaLz0j9mkZXf9r6Jg8xt-jGdA2i9edoZIJeMUDwTaoORPsnYP7YqGrSsKu5l5nszMtUr6pylJ_hVUMX5TDwSukRfabeb2XdYUWxZ-b3Q/s400/My+Other+Favorite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287490585855992690" border="0" /></a><br />I like to wear alot of pink so I made this one to complement.... It has rose embossed silver findings, a pink mix of czech glass beads, and clear Swarovski crystals.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwjQawZXTYm5nuVJu4XisO-ahVhQ5kszL5YMlO6JA9sNW8eDCfRhCfjTmoov2svv262Bu8Y8yh8DXlVu8efAziaJE40T0ouDg-INyPpChTzV2vJsaq8wQk1lNFRWnK1_kPK1e2yecuA/s1600-h/Pink+is+Love.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwjQawZXTYm5nuVJu4XisO-ahVhQ5kszL5YMlO6JA9sNW8eDCfRhCfjTmoov2svv262Bu8Y8yh8DXlVu8efAziaJE40T0ouDg-INyPpChTzV2vJsaq8wQk1lNFRWnK1_kPK1e2yecuA/s400/Pink+is+Love.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287491397343455410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />~Stay WarmAutumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-34690778073272281802009-01-04T08:11:00.000-08:002011-01-21T10:11:56.286-08:00You Gotta Love a Daddy's GirlWhile going through my pictures from yesterday, I came across a few that I thought was precious. My daughter & her daddy. Bree is such a daddy's girl. Of course, he's wrapped around her tiny lil' finger...<br />
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Stay Warm....Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-36995936470638818332009-01-03T13:06:00.001-08:002009-01-03T13:53:19.907-08:00BellaThis is our 5 month Old Boxer, Bella. We came upon her and a few of her siblings while shopping at our local PetSmart. After a squeal of delight, I held her & I was instantly smitten. Gabe wasn't so sure we needed another dog. After all we have Grace & she makes sure that she is the center of attention. Bella was tiny when we brought her home (6 pounds!) She is meant to be a companion for Gabe (since I have Grace the pug!) but she is a source of entertainment for our whole family.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2cfRlRrtbWJCOF5UYdlA_kYYVMMOpqLjtj1tXlxsIR1zth8Bu8sT798q-NLwmHrT1-PSAQRIEyPR1aMLH6j44amXvVIYoJP7sAF8s_N6pkmBuG88oJ1vHxIbny2wuiCEHmxqoRSYE3A/s1600-h/Bells+in+the+Snow+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2cfRlRrtbWJCOF5UYdlA_kYYVMMOpqLjtj1tXlxsIR1zth8Bu8sT798q-NLwmHrT1-PSAQRIEyPR1aMLH6j44amXvVIYoJP7sAF8s_N6pkmBuG88oJ1vHxIbny2wuiCEHmxqoRSYE3A/s400/Bells+in+the+Snow+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287177524912164818" border="0" /></a><br />We've been outside today enjoying the snowfall. Bella joined us for a romp in the snow. Check out those ears... She looks like she's about to take flight. Normally, Boxers ears are cropped to stand straight up. But to be honest, we love her the way she is... Bella's ears are very expressive (much like Gabe's eyebrow/s).<br /><br />If I'm lucky, maybe I can get a shot of her mischief ears...<br /><br />~~Toodle-looAutumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-79788485982859447752009-01-03T12:38:00.000-08:002009-01-03T13:55:12.823-08:00Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it SnowOh My Gosh! It is snowing out today. We broke the record for snowfall last month, but I was just tickled to see it out snowing again. It's warm and the flakes are fat, the best kind of snow. I packed Gabe & the kiddos up so they could enjoy the weather. They are on their way sledding. But before they could go, Gabe had to shovel out the driveway so I took advantage of the opportunity to take a few (120) snapshots of the kids playing before they left....<br /><br />Here is the whole Kit & Kaboodle:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMySkTvXH1npYJ27E0YQ23XZl9Uzsl71fyiGxC9xi4Nn6-YlrbWJ4UR7vXDxdvpKhYNukXnfvZD4EerJffpPSLqDZ2erfMYyAZrFpUN1P5NYf70J_cLLfNj5AA0rx-m5S-m8DasfLgbA/s1600-h/The+Whole+Kit+%26+Kaboodle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMySkTvXH1npYJ27E0YQ23XZl9Uzsl71fyiGxC9xi4Nn6-YlrbWJ4UR7vXDxdvpKhYNukXnfvZD4EerJffpPSLqDZ2erfMYyAZrFpUN1P5NYf70J_cLLfNj5AA0rx-m5S-m8DasfLgbA/s400/The+Whole+Kit+%26+Kaboodle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287170934768986162" border="0" /></a><br />From L to R: Forrest 15, Bailey (Red Coat) 10, Jaden 9, BreeBree 3, & Connor 7 -- Nice looking group, eh? That is the snowbank that lines our driveway. We have huge drifts & then with the crazy wind patterns we have bare spots in our yard!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWO04_KD_0KdteSPwa6MpTVHns-6tHgR1AJvfjBLZRXjiDSZVWeItc89sHmXUTzU07KlVQNmIED1TUin709pr0UUU2NWqPnPxpvBQ9L7mvaiUYKr76KrFlYHaOEMiiTwGUTk6CH9iPw/s1600-h/Bay+%26+Bell.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWO04_KD_0KdteSPwa6MpTVHns-6tHgR1AJvfjBLZRXjiDSZVWeItc89sHmXUTzU07KlVQNmIED1TUin709pr0UUU2NWqPnPxpvBQ9L7mvaiUYKr76KrFlYHaOEMiiTwGUTk6CH9iPw/s400/Bay+%26+Bell.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287172488923231346" border="0" /></a>This is Bailey and our 5 month old boxer, Bella. She is always good for a giggle!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-GlA6sC3s4Nos7OfK-m8OCGvE-XlsI9yr_LwpJFxtcCTXKUE1afJ_IgX6bRNsDINKTyDZfIb9bZWSRSTkZNIfhDr_rNpTDEcG_J4vVt60jrb8sHPQUiijuWLm6l8UI85Fw7_ZTvJrw/s1600-h/Connor's+Snow+Ball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-GlA6sC3s4Nos7OfK-m8OCGvE-XlsI9yr_LwpJFxtcCTXKUE1afJ_IgX6bRNsDINKTyDZfIb9bZWSRSTkZNIfhDr_rNpTDEcG_J4vVt60jrb8sHPQUiijuWLm6l8UI85Fw7_ZTvJrw/s400/Connor's+Snow+Ball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287173376192570130" border="0" /></a>I'm sure that snowball is meant for a brother, the oldest I'm sure.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_zUFX0d1RN6_Poj08ZDZ4rzRkEqK6eRhrW65jA3rObQD_pOWlkZ7PzWGImltg8F3Eq2TpihP_Vb2OIgYe-M1vfkTEbL9urV_9jGj62N68F30eUzQhMWU1FMj65_qmEt0qGCErDpM0Q/s1600-h/Jaden+-+Up+Close.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_zUFX0d1RN6_Poj08ZDZ4rzRkEqK6eRhrW65jA3rObQD_pOWlkZ7PzWGImltg8F3Eq2TpihP_Vb2OIgYe-M1vfkTEbL9urV_9jGj62N68F30eUzQhMWU1FMj65_qmEt0qGCErDpM0Q/s400/Jaden+-+Up+Close.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287174753043286834" border="0" /></a>Jaden was hit with a snowball in the eye. He is putting on a brave face but I *KNOW* he is plotting his revenge.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdO8e4rljkBJC3MdPCk1GeU6toayYsUK69PSSfpcVkdZU4olaMjE8ozXGFB4iBsWLHZhGaae5UnIU1yHB7l5rT4Aq84OL1GbT0qioI-XYOz1vB9EoTQ4tRxFNtwYtpSqgU5FRMycZ5A/s1600-h/BreeBree's+Snow+Ball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdO8e4rljkBJC3MdPCk1GeU6toayYsUK69PSSfpcVkdZU4olaMjE8ozXGFB4iBsWLHZhGaae5UnIU1yHB7l5rT4Aq84OL1GbT0qioI-XYOz1vB9EoTQ4tRxFNtwYtpSqgU5FRMycZ5A/s400/BreeBree's+Snow+Ball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287175196278702258" border="0" /></a>BreeBree decided she needed to try her hand at snow balls too.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpywZAKtzF-nzrBSxhyKrsJx73jPnvBhxEASxhXEVaAA3Vb9PvEcmWZ-CO8VOg1Arqfoy2Y-rmMy1t6vLvCXbMlLBuxz_9YeIQw-VYj0RrCgvXvL7SQQEOkSqYNR3AXp0cLE50uWOpRg/s1600-h/Grace+hiding+from+the+Snow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpywZAKtzF-nzrBSxhyKrsJx73jPnvBhxEASxhXEVaAA3Vb9PvEcmWZ-CO8VOg1Arqfoy2Y-rmMy1t6vLvCXbMlLBuxz_9YeIQw-VYj0RrCgvXvL7SQQEOkSqYNR3AXp0cLE50uWOpRg/s400/Grace+hiding+from+the+Snow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287175482665952466" border="0" /></a>I think I heard somewhere that if chickens (or turkeys) look at the rain, they'll drown. I wonder if the same is true for my pug. Grace is under Gabe's truck, hiding from the snow.....<br /><br />Stay warm....Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-22013187425480270092009-01-03T08:53:00.001-08:002009-01-03T09:10:10.292-08:00Let's take a look....So, I'm still new to the digiscrappin' but before I get busy I wanted to share a couple more pages before I get busy creating or chores..... Now keep in mind, I'm beginnin'....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9RU34rKwQxXZsdhPCPM_uyMHWqhLzu0VZPUMlDigNeKbEGirXKSOh6F3ZfLHO9q5bWtZnKDdiSfGRexsvdxYWDpYTKgWotB4nuv27wsvP2hsZkBOKAQbYrvmuLA-DjbuVX_J41x_Ow/s1600-h/Bree-in-Green-Tub.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9RU34rKwQxXZsdhPCPM_uyMHWqhLzu0VZPUMlDigNeKbEGirXKSOh6F3ZfLHO9q5bWtZnKDdiSfGRexsvdxYWDpYTKgWotB4nuv27wsvP2hsZkBOKAQbYrvmuLA-DjbuVX_J41x_Ow/s400/Bree-in-Green-Tub.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287113006993538770" border="0" /></a>This is freebies from Two Peas in a Bucket. I love this picture of Bree - Bree.<br /><br />From Scrapbooks etc., you can download Quick Collage templates that you basically drag & drop pictures and their elements. I would suggest that you spend some time with the instructions from 'The Shabby Shoppe' first. I think you need a good understanding of the basics before you attempt the templates. Although they do have a nice instructional video and written instructions. I have to admit that I attempted the collages before I knew what I was doing. It was frustrating but once I figured it out, I was psyched. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjgeKnDVfvxNAIygjAUBsBJE0S-8WZiDq-WoJ86UP1ITlIPA59KDYp1YUH0Z_gHbrVAv6WnNFIiFtlLZA9ASFhpT9sKcO0ew3tkpKUvHWbTS0CuZDdr2O_Vm1npeOOOLOJkaGzm68VA/s1600-h/Princess+Pigtail+Piggy-Poo+resized+for+email.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjgeKnDVfvxNAIygjAUBsBJE0S-8WZiDq-WoJ86UP1ITlIPA59KDYp1YUH0Z_gHbrVAv6WnNFIiFtlLZA9ASFhpT9sKcO0ew3tkpKUvHWbTS0CuZDdr2O_Vm1npeOOOLOJkaGzm68VA/s400/Princess+Pigtail+Piggy-Poo+resized+for+email.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287114503958363538" border="0" /></a>This is Melayna. Isn't she precious? She is my daytime baby....<br /><br />Here is the link to the templates, layouts & instructional video: <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/quick-collage/quick-collage-100-series_ss1.html"> http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/quick-collage/quick-collage-100-series_ss1.html</a></span><br /><br />Again, let me know if you have questions.Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-28613889458044709302009-01-03T07:50:00.000-08:002009-01-03T08:15:30.913-08:00Intro to Digital ScrapbookingOK, I'll admit it. I am a scrapbook collector. I love to buy stuff for the pages I plan to scrapbook, but I never seem to have the opportunity to sit down & do it. Then one day while reading the blog of the infamous Emily Giovanni, I came across a digital scrapbooking page. Of course, Emily is extremely talented but I decided to search the web to see what I could find.<br /><br />I found the best website with an awesome tutorial. It's at The Shabby Shoppe. The tutorials are excellently written. Also they provide the papers & embellishments for starting I strongly suggest that you download the freebie & work along with the video tutorial. The video lesson has great tips & tricks for effectively using the tools provided... <br /><br />I'm adding my first page with the freebies provided. Now, don't laugh, I'm just beginning.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh829dORTd1dGHjMtiqEIHnACKbpLur95hGmvVcG21CTSJbMuxCsf991GswH7J0Dwu9gG21Jy5Ir1E3U125MUZ0wphNSDIMiZwrB31OQuYxdBXItZqcq6hZ6o0pdiX_Wa_5_0YVfYwoA/s1600-h/Gabrielle-in-Auntie's-Creek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh829dORTd1dGHjMtiqEIHnACKbpLur95hGmvVcG21CTSJbMuxCsf991GswH7J0Dwu9gG21Jy5Ir1E3U125MUZ0wphNSDIMiZwrB31OQuYxdBXItZqcq6hZ6o0pdiX_Wa_5_0YVfYwoA/s400/Gabrielle-in-Auntie's-Creek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287098758479421666" border="0" /></a>This is the link for the tutorials: <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/tutorials/software_tutorials.asp"> http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/tutorials/software_tutorials.asp</a></span><br /><br />Once you finished your first page & helplessy addicted to the ease of digi-scrappin' you'll want to collect more scrapbook packs. I'd personally download the freebies. At Two Peas in a Bucket, they have a ton of digital freebies to download & play with. They also have a nice collection of free fonts. OOOOhhhh... Fonts. I love fonts. We'll do a font tutorial soon...<br /><br />For a nice selection of digital freebies go to this link: <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/list/?f=506_c_2&c=24">http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/list/?f=506_c_2&c=24</a></span><br /><br />If you're having troubles let me know. I'd love to see your work..... <br /><br />xx Ta-TaAutumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128250730470707.post-13069302027971400142009-01-02T08:13:00.000-08:002009-01-02T08:50:10.753-08:00Times are a Changin' ...<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Happy New Years Everyone.... </span></span> My family and I were in bed by 11:05. I know, I know we are in central time but we did watch the ball drop on TV <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1yTdYbAyy1qgmx-vnzuH9k8FCMhiLzLIsK3CEMO1ePRWxpm0i0HLy5CdyMkh_A0Yrf6d0kcrjS9jgfa1nY-ijkEHFEEbl_vyh5qfp534E1_0b7c9pzUvaGvIfi99mvIs8xQk9bDuMNA/s1600-h/DSC08995.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1yTdYbAyy1qgmx-vnzuH9k8FCMhiLzLIsK3CEMO1ePRWxpm0i0HLy5CdyMkh_A0Yrf6d0kcrjS9jgfa1nY-ijkEHFEEbl_vyh5qfp534E1_0b7c9pzUvaGvIfi99mvIs8xQk9bDuMNA/s400/DSC08995.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286731643129543970" border="0" /></a>(gotta love Dick Clark!)<br /> <br />We were graced by a princess. Yes, Cinderella!!! Isn't she precious? Bree Bree (Beautiful little girl, 3 years old..) received this dress from Santa for Christmas. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtgIlu6uNGBZUIybBdPTv6UNtdPdFx2rAJBUjxzNYaGjgvYqOVxB3yT7DYBS7QS7SEvONOk1geNVX84Ac6TPqp7lCj708T4vUzYcZV3dLrasocU-MkpIRBb-lAR0hJD1M7YiFxYiV1g/s1600-h/DSC09012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtgIlu6uNGBZUIybBdPTv6UNtdPdFx2rAJBUjxzNYaGjgvYqOVxB3yT7DYBS7QS7SEvONOk1geNVX84Ac6TPqp7lCj708T4vUzYcZV3dLrasocU-MkpIRBb-lAR0hJD1M7YiFxYiV1g/s400/DSC09012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286736702082812594" border="0" /></a><br />The Hooligans (Bailey, Jaden, & Connor) all received their dream presents from Santa. They now send the majority of their time with their noses stuck in brand-new Nintendo DS. Gabe & I barely hear a peep out of them..... Thanks Santa!!!!Autumn Nordstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14257390676727195922noreply@blogger.com0