ADSR Challenge 11 - I'll Fly Away

This started out as tragically comic; but ended up being ironically true about my own (now deceased) mother. She didn't use heroin, but physician prescribed anti-depressants to escape from the reality of her life.

paper-shabby blues-michelle coleman

french laundry photo edge-sande krieger

font-MA flirty blocked

Challenge 10 - Fifty (50) Elements

Sweeeet!

narrative-
My life has been OK. I have two lovely, healthy, happy children. A great husband. A wonderful dog. There is no time in my life for regrets. I suppose if I wasn't happy, I would and could change my life. But so far, it hasn't been bad. Would I have been happier with a career and no family? I don't know. This is the way it has panned out for me. Fate? Who cares? This is the life I was meant to have.

Credits-
FROM MY #1 FAVORITE DESIGNER, AS I AM HER GREATEST FAN ON EARTH & BESTEST FRIEND FOREVER BFF!...(EVEN THO SHE REFUSED TO RACE WITH ME THIS YEAR) Theresa Hernandez – Crystal Heart PaperBrad-Baja Vacation; Love Tiles-NDISB Team 2UWithLove;Ric/Rac, Embroider-Mother Daughter Tea; Tab-NDISB Team Celebrate Kit

Barb Speck – Ruler, Flower, Envelope, Stitching – True BlueHeart – NDISB Team 2UWithLove

Cindy Simon – Frame, Heart -Page Bracelets; Lace, Embroidered Snowflake-Dream By The Fire; Bow-Spring Skies, Butterfly-Spring Skies

Loretta Labarca- Round Brad, Square Brad, Heart Brad, Star Brad, Triangle Brad-BradZ Mania

designing on the edge-butterfly, button, fleur, domino, ring & beads

Corina Nielsen – sweet stamp, bejeweled, cha ching blue, cha ching pink, heart from dangerous desire kit

Katie Hadfield-rubber band, teeny tiny quilled flower, heart, heart border, streamers

Sophia Sarducci-love beads, july beads, dime store beads, june beads,

tracy ann designs-Metal flower, love tag, love ribbon, folder card, gold metal heart from Love Notes kit

Shawna Clingerman-STAPMS from All you need is love hearts, heart&LOVE, simple joy bubbles, worn wispy

Altered Art Challenge - #9

Eat In Peace!

One day my daughter decided to eat in her car for her short lunch hour from work. Parking out away from others as far as she could, she thought she could attain some peace.

Instead, everybody and their brother decided to aprk right next to her and bother her.

So I made this for her. Actually, I made it an put it on an altered domino necklace. Which some of you have been lucky enough to get from me.

Challenge 8 - Fun

FUN

ADSR Challenge 8

paper-k giarusso intersect the digi chick

a-z tab by mandabeen

flower & cream flourish - weeds & wildflowers

font-typewriter

ADSR Challenge 8

I chose the song Follow You Home from Nickelback.

well you can dig me up a grave
and try and stick me in the ground
well you can tie me to the bed
and try and beat me half to death
but you can never keep me down
and i'll stay alive
just to follow you home
and i will survive

i'll still follow you home
i'll still follow you home

fonts-Vrinda, SP Inspired, SP Toggle

narrative-While on our Euro trip, it was so nice to sit back and let the kids lead us everywhere. It felt so very nice to be able to look up and find a little redhead bobbing in the crowd or a strong male leading the way. Being with them was better than any dumb trip through Europe anyway.

ADSR Challenge 7 - MESSY

Team Member #1 - ONE DESIGNER - MESSY

everything by Nancie Rowe Janitz at ScrapArtist

1 - paper
Soulful Father

2 – ribbons
2 ribbons from Independent Collection

3 – buttons
3 buttons from Bleached Linen

4 - glitter/gems/sequins or bling pieces
2 Flourishes from Bleached Linen
2 Gems from All American Elements

5 – frames
4 Frames- Shmootzy Frames 2
1 Frame – Shmootzy Frames 1

6 – pictures

7 - alphas
P-School Days
A-Shmootzy Alpha Sloppy
R- Shmootzy Alpha 2
I- Simple Pleasures
S-Alpha

8 - flowers/stars/cardboard pieces
3 Flowers from Bleached Linen
1 Star from All American Elements
1 Metal Star from Celebrate Winter
1 Metal Star from Celebrate Winter
1 Star Stamp from Fancy Month Brushes
1 Star Stamp from Independent Collection

9 - staples from Bleached Linen

10 - random elements of choice
2 Stitches from Bleached Linen
3 Journaling tags from Bleached Linen
1 Fantasy month brush
3 Eyelets from All American Elements
1 Wood tag from All American Elements

Challenge 6 - Greg 49 Years

credits:

paper-promise collection - shabby princess
photo array – lifted photos weathered – Melissa renfro
moon brush – designing on the edge at http://bobsbigblueblog2.blogspot.com/
cool corner –corina nielsen
font-youngsook

Kelsey's 4th Entry

Robyn England - Holy Cow

Jackie Eckles - Dingy Frames No2, Scratchy Pen font

Kelsey's 3rd Entry

Dani Mogstad - Cabana Boy

Lisa Whitney - A Beautiful Mess

Zoe Pearn - Stick It To Me

Fonts: Sadelle & Kettie's Hand

Challenge 5 - An Interview With The LAST WORD

credits:

star-nancie rowe janitz
vintage rag tag paper – michelle coleman
painted art sample – michelle coleman
newspaper – hallmark smilebox
fonts-times new roman & 2ps think small


San Diego – ADSR News has an exclusive interview with the Last Word revealing that LW wants to be with Bob.

Last Word revealed in this candid confession that it would much prefer being with
Bob over all others.

AP - Reporters flocked from all over the globe and were
allowed to ask questions of Last Word in this very
exclusive, one-time only interview.

Last Word revealed during questioning that he would not
be touring anymore. And further denied any involvement
with Canadian spy Melly, international model MummaKat,
or Hollywood actress Samara. Also going further to reveal
that he only visited Little Dragon, Karin M, & Gurl as they were
all married to his brothers.

Having admitted to going home once or twice with Scrap
Dragon, he stated "She showed me every courtesy; as only
the English can - and we even sat down for a nice cuppa' "
Playing a great game of poker with the Ogre every once in
a while "is a great guy's night out." he went on to add.

Barbara Walters asked, "LW, if you were a tree, what tree
would you be?" Last Word revealed that he would be "a strong
OAK tree with solid roots".

When asked what his favorite flavor was by Rachel Ray of
Food Network, he answered "I much prefer hot, spicy dishes.
THAT'S why I will remain with Bob. She's one hot tamale!"

"Well, let me say this, she keeps me satisfied, VERY well
satisfied!" was LW's comment when asked by e-gossip reporter,
Perez Hilton how his love-life was coming along.

Even Walter Cronkite from his anchor's desk in Heaven was
allowed to ask a question of Last Word. Walter wanted to know
if Last Word had any last words. "It will be devine to remain
in Bob's arms forever, she is my other half, my soul mate."

Challenge 4 - December 2007

credits:

fancy month brushes & bleached linen paper - nancie rowe janitz
happy stripes elements – michelle coleman
fonts-lancastershire & overprint dsg

Located on a mountain top in Germany near Hohenschwangau
in southwest Bavaria, Schloss Neuschwanstein was built by
Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as an homage to
Richard Wagner, the King’s inspiring muse.

It has long been my dream to visit this castle. Over the
years, I have kept a portrait of this castle on my desk
at work. Many times, I would gaze at the castle and
daydream about the time that I might go to Bavaria
to visit this historic site.

My husband & I visited our daughter & son this past
December. All of us traveled by plane to Germany where,
within the course of our visit, we were able to tour this
astounding castle.

We traveled by horse drawn carriage up the mountain
to the citadel, huddled under warm woolen blankets
while the cold bit at our faces. Once at the top,
we entered the tour at the courtyard and began
our journey of wonder. As we climbed the steep,
winding steps, we peered out the narrow,
rectangular windows at the breathtaking
view out over the mountains.

An overwhelming influence of swans beheld our
interest as every room held a treasure trove
of items. The immense kitchens that could feed
an entire town; the throne room that held
the gem encrusted chandelier, and the
paintings on almost every ceiling

I closed my eyes tightly and imagined that I
was the princess that lived high atop the mountain
in this fairytale castle built especially for me.
It was the trip of a lifetime, one which I never thought
to take. And I will treasure the memories forever.

Bonus Challenge

Heather Roselli day planner stamps

Michelle Godin – spring fling paper

Font-stoned wash

ADSR Challenge 3 - The "About Me" Page

Fantastical Paper – Dianne Rigdon
Cardboard overlay – Linda GB
Betty Stamps – Jackie Eckles
Ledger Brushes – Katie Pertiet
Fonts-Dictafont, FG Jasmine
Frame-Katie Pertiet

This quote applies to me. It sums up my life. It's
not over yet. Since it's not the end, it's not OK.
And I can live with that. Now. But...
I used to be a worrier. Always thinking about what
might happen. But as I aged, somehow the worry and
concern fell away. I still try to be prepared, but
I don't always lay awake at night...totally frozen in
fear & unable to sleep for what might happen the next
day. I don't really know how this miracle occurred. I
did not consciously tell myself to quit worrying, tho my
husband has repeatedly told me in the past "don't worry";
which is similar to telling an alcoholic "don't drink"
it's easy to say-but harder to do. I don't know why this
miracle happened, but I am awfully glad it did. At times,
I thought I would lose my mind with worry. But somehow a
miracle blessed me with the ability of living in the present.
What relief to be able to wake up and not feel an
overwhelming sense of dread for the coming day, week,
month. To just be able to live. To feel alive. It is as
if a ton of weight has been removed from my brain.
I don't even feel like the same person that I
was 10, 15, 20 years ago. Everyday is a new day.
A new way to live life. I just hope that this
wonderful feeling continues. Because I don't
want to lose the way I feel. My only regret
is that I didn't live my complete life this way.
Everything will be OK. Because everything is
always OK in the end.

Challenge 2 - Collaboration!

ADSR 3 Challenge 2 Collaboration

Kelsey Credits: Fonts: Pea Jennifer & Kettie's Hand; Michelle Coleman - Genuine Spirit, Hand Stamped Alpha, Days of Autumn; Amanda Rockwell - Back in Black

Holly Credits: Font-2 Ps Empire Dress Cooper Black; Michelle Coleman-Hand Stamped Alpha; Paper-Days of Autumn; Doodle & Stitches – Being Me, Weeds & Wildflowers; Legible Notecards – Meredith Fenwick

Kelsey's ADSR3 Challenge #1

Katie Pertiet - Vintage Photo Frames No. 8, Cut Ups Love

Michelle Coleman - All American, Savior Faire

Summer Driggs - Inspiration

Katie Hadfield - Doodled Paper Hearts