Disney Autograph Album Pages

Happy Saturday
and 
Welcome to this year's Blog Hop for...

Rett Syndrome Awareness

 

In this hop we will be showing you many Disney themed projects while sharing with you about
Rett Syndrome.
If you have just stopped by my blog to visit with me, thank you and welcome, but please start at the beginning of the hop with our
Hostess, Robin from
Create-A-Latte.
We would not want you to miss any of these wonderful projects.

So, grab yourself a Latte', sit back and hop along with us as we share our projects with you.

 October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, so I wanted to help get the word out and what better way to do that than with a blog hop.
  
Rett Syndrome strikes without warning. A girl with Rett Syndrome usually starts out as a happy and healthy baby. Then something goes terribly wrong. She loses the ability to speak, she can't use her hands to play with toys, or to even feed herself, and she may lose the ability to walk. 
Despite their physical disabilities, girls with Rett Syndrome are believed to be functioning mentally at a much higher level than previously thought.   
Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation of the MECP2  gene on the X chromosome.  
Rett Syndrome is found in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world, and in every socioeconomic class.  
Rett  Syndrome affects 1 in 15,000 female births.  

*Symptoms of Rett Syndrome...

Rett Syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder that affects girls between 6 and 18 months of age. This regressive disease leads to lifelong handicaps, including loss of speech and voluntary muscle control, and is often misdiagnosed as Cerebral Palsy or Autism. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and almost always include...
*Developmental Regression or Plateau
*Near constant hand clasping or wringing
*Severe communication impairment
*Breathing problems
*Digestive issues
*Floppy arms and legs
*If able to walk, then with a shaky, unsteady gait, or toe-walking. But most do end up using a wheelchair for the most part.
*Scoliosis
*Seizures
*Slowing head growth
*Abnormal sleep patterns
*Transient loss of social engagement
*Poor circulation that can lead to cold and bluish arms and legs
*Anxiety
  

Many individuals with Rett Syndrome live well into adulthood, although there are some that do not get that chance and end up losing their battle to Rett Syndrome at a very early age.
Most people including Doctors are not aware of Rett Syndrome, so, please help me get the word out about Rett Syndrome and hopefully the more that know the faster we can help in finding a cure.

For more information you can visit...
http://www.rettsyndrome.org/

Now, are you ready for some blog candy???  We have a several wonderful and generous sponsors today...


1.  Lucy Kelleher
with Close to My Heart
$10 gift certificate for Close to My Heart products with Lucy 

Close To My Heart

lucyk.ctmh.com

2.  Dee's Delights Store
$20 Gift Certificate for Dee's Store

http://dees-deelights.com/deestore/

3. Heather Stafford with...
Gemini Red Creations
A floating locket and your choice of two floating charms 

 

http://www.geminiredcreations.com/shop/floating-lockets/
 
4.  Diana Larson with
DLART
$10 Gift Certificate for DLART Store

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DLART

5.  Robin Lane with
Create-A-Latte
A Collection of Snap Products by Simple Stories. Everything you need to put together your Disney memories.

The kit comes with an Album, a pack of Insta Pocket Pages, "Say Cheese" Journal Kit, and the "Say Cheese" Snap Pack.

  

Without further ado...Our Disney Projects.

I felt honored to be asked to join this hop and spread awareness about Rett Syndrome!

We are headed to Walt Disney World in a couple of weeks.  This is not our first trip, but it is the first time we will go close to Christmas time!  Every time we go, I pre-make an 8 x 8 scrapbook album for autographs and pictures for my youngest son.  His older brothers are 19 and 24 and no longer want an album!!  Because Tanner is 9, he wants less autographs and more photos in his album.  We are eating some character dining breakfasts and dinners, so I made sure to include those pages.  I also leave some generic pages just in case he wants an autograph or two.

I started with the above images that I found on Pinterest.   With the help of some friends, I traced and cut the images on my Cameo.

I made two 2-page spreads that will hold a 2x3 picture that I can print off with my Zink hAppy printer using photos from my cell phone.

 I matted the photo areas with black cardstock.  I added washi tape on the green pages.

I know he will LOVE the 7 Dwarf Mines ride, so I cut this roller coaster set from the Silhouette Store using my Cameo and added these stickers.

We are spending part of a day in Downtown Disney and will go bowling at Splitsville.  I used this bowling border from the Silhouette store. 

We are also planning a hot air balloon ride.  I cut the clouds and hot air balloon from cuts found in the Silhouette Store.  I used a font from my computer called Walt Disney Script (found on dafont.com) for my words. 

This simple page was cut with my cricut.  I used Mickey Font for the words and added stickers.  I made three sets of pages like this for all the characters we will see at breakfast. 

 These next pages were designed in Silhouette Studio and printed out.  My mother-in-law just loves the Haunted Mansion!!  I could not resist!!  I found the three ghosts on Pinterest.

These images were also found on Pinterest and printed out on red cardstock. 

Another favorite image from Pinterest printed out.  I made a second page just like this one! 

I printed Mickey and Minnie on these pages and cut out the words on my Cricut.  These images were also on Pinterest. 

I printed Donald and the words.  Donald was found on Pinterest and the font was from my computer. 

I printed the pink castle (from the Silhouette Store) and layered the words on top.  I printed out 6 of these.  They won't reveal which princesses will be at the restaurant yet, so I have stickers to add later. 

 The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater is a fun one.  You sit in a car at the drive in and eat!  I used images from the Silhouette Store and a font on my computer to create and print these pages.

My favorite part of  Disney is feeling like I am 4 years old EVERY time I go there!!!  I hope your Disney Dreams come true!!

Be sure to head on over to....

An Geon


for your next stop and see her wonderful project that she has made to share with you today.

If you get lost along the way here is the entire line up for today's Blog Hop.

1. Robin L. ~  http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

3.  Lori  ~  http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

4.  An Geon ~  http://geoleoan.blogspot.gr/

5. Dees-Deelights ~  http://dees-deelights.com

6.  Alicia ~  http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

7. Miranda ~  www.nanasscrapspot.com

8. Eva ~  http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/

9.  Annemarie's Art  ~  http://www.pizazzpixels.blogspot.com/

10.  Scrappin Madge ~  http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/

11. Jenny ~  http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

12. DIANA L.~  http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

13.  Ashley W  ~  http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

14. Jessica  ~  http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com 

15. Connie ~  http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

16. Maureen ~  http://mozziesplace.blogspot.com

17. Judy ~  http://clipartist7.blogspot.com

18. Shawnee ~ http://sunshinycards.blogspot.com

19. Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Thank you for hopping along with us today, I hope that you have learned something about Rett Syndrome and that you will help spread the word so that we can make as many people aware of this as possible. I also hope that we have inspired you to get your craft on.

Cali Anniversary Trip Layout

I am a Design Team Member at Let's Scrap and today starts a new sketch challenge.  I just want to say that being on this Design Team I have scrapped a ton of layouts that go right in my scrapbooks!  If you are trying to get or stay on top of your scrapbooking, consider joining us for our weekly sketch challenges - you could also win some great prizes!

I took several pictures in California on our 22nd Anniversary Trip in September.  We went to Disneyland, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo - without the kids!  I used my cell phone to take the pictures, and my Zink Happy to print them off.  The widest the pictures print on the Zink is 2 inches, so these photos were perfect for this week's sketch!

I had too many photos that I wanted on my layout, so I adjusted the sketch to accommodate!  That is the beauty of sketches - they are flexible!

I used Dylusions Ink Dirty Martini and Heidi Swapp Teal Color Shine to ink some white cardstock.  I trimmed these papers to 7 x 9 to mat the photo collages.  I used black cardstock to mat them and adhere them to my Heidi Swapp and Glitz Designs papers.

I used Beacon Quick Grip Permanent Adhesive to glue the lace trim and flowers to my layout.  The lace ribbon was curling and I needed a glue to grab it quick - this worked perfectly!!   

I tucked in a few flowers and some journaling.

I used my Silhouette Cameo for my titles.  I used muted colors in the background because my photos were pretty busy.  I like how it turned out!!

Come check out our new BLOG (we just moved from our ning site this month)!!  We have members from all over the world!!

Daycare Christmas Party

I am participating in a 30 Day LOAD (layout a day) challenge at Let's Scrap!  You do not need to use their sketches but I find it easier to use them!  There is also no penalty if you don't finish 30 in the month - because we all know life sometimes gets in the way of scrapbooking!!

For my layout today, I used this sketch from 4-2-12.  I pick out my pictures first, then search though the library of sketches to see what will work.  The best thing is - the sketch is just the starting point!!

The title on the sketch reminded me of a banner.  I found these stockings in the Silhouette online store and used them instead.  I did not want the red to get lost on my paper (Christmas paper pad from Martha Stewart) so I used the offset tool to create a shadow layer.  I added stickles to the top of each stocking and pop-dotted them to my layout.

I used the font Brannboll Fet for my title.  I welded the letters together and cut out.

I used the negative piece of my paper (the part you throw away) for a template to glue down my words straight!

I added Ho Ho Ho (from the Silhouette Store) and printed out these 2x2 pics from my cell phone using my Zink hAppy printer.

Side note:  The little boy on the left does not have a black eye - it is a spot on my lens I believe!  I just noticed it now - need to clean it!!!

Every year we have a wonderful Christmas Party.  Santa comes and the children are encouraged to bring extended family!  It is my favorite Christmas Party every year!!!

At The Zoo (Let's Scrap)

If you are looking for my Baby Mini Album that is featured at The Buckle Boutique, please go HERE.

Today I am featured at Let's Scrap!  Let's Scrap is a ning site with tons of talented scrapbookers and cardmakers from all over the world!  We have weekly sketches and challenges - I have created so many layouts since I joined the Design Team in September!!!  You should stop by and check it out!!

This week, the sketch challenge is below:

I just received a new pack of paper from Frosted Designs - Thataway Collection from Studio Calico.  I really liked the patterns with my zoo theme!!

I used my Zink Happy printer to print photos from my cell phone - which worked out great as I forgot my "good" camera!!  I love the borders and ability to type words on the pictures!!  Note the 5x7 photo is a mosaic puzzle!!  This is the Zink BIG app!

I used some Studio Calico stickers and die cuts to embellish my layout and create my title.

 I used twine (with a couple of knots) across the border on the bottom of my page.

I am really outside of my box with this layout - no cameo or cricut at all!!!!

It's All About ME!!!

Hello -  I am so excited to host my very first Challenge at Let's Scrap!!!  I am a new Design Team Member and my challenge is All About ME!

For this challenge, I want you to scrap YOU!!!  We always seem to scrap everyone else!!!  You can use a photo of yourself, or something (not another person though) that is super important to you.  This can be coffee, diet pop, gardening, crafting - something that represents YOU!!!  You can use this or another sketch from Let's Scrap found HERE.

If you have never been to Let's Scrap - it is a wonderful ning group of talented crafters from all over the world!!  Consider stopping in and checking it out!  I have created 7 layouts in 3 weeks!  It is a great motivator to get caught up!!

I chose this sketch because I wanted to use one large picture and several small ones.

I used these images from the Silhouette Online Store for my layout.  I switched the butterflies for flowers that I had on hand.

I started with this awesome Graphic 45 paper!

I printed my photo on Square 1 Masterpiece repositional adhesive fabric.  I love the way it prints photos from my computer!!

The 2x2 photos were printed from my Zink hAppy!

I have mini pictures of Diet Dr. Pepper, Pedicures with a friend, scrapbook convention with a friend, my two favorite vacations:  Mexico and Disney, and sitting at the pool!

I added these black flowers with clear gems.  A little washi tape shows my love of music and polka dots!

My name is my title - of course!

You can also see the tiny black and crystal flowers I used!

I had a lot of fun with this layout.  I did not have a lot of time (we were packing for Disney) and used my computer and Zink to help me with my photos!  I love the way it turned out!!

Thanks for joining me today ~ I hope you have a scrappy day!!!

I have an Exciting Announcement!!!

If you are looking for the KCC Scrap Your Man Blog Hop, please go HERE!!

I submitted these layouts to the Let's Scrap Design Team and was selected to be part of their team!

This is a NING site and I was amazed at how many crafters belong AND how many countries are represented!!!  I am honored to be part of this sketch challenge DT and community!!!

If you love sketch challenges, come check us out HERE!!

Here was the sketch.  We were able to do one or both as our entry.  I love creating 2-pagers (my only OCD trait) so I chose both.  I turned the left page on its side to fit my picture.

My layout celebrates Tyler's team winning baseball Districts this spring.

I also got to play with my new toy - a Zink hAppy!  I printed out these photos from my tablet and punched them with my circle punch.

I used my Fiskars 1.5" circle punch for the photos, and my The Paper Studio 1.75" circle punch to make photo mats out of cardstock.

Here are the circles - I pop-dotted the photos onto the mats.

I tucked a line-up card behind the photos.

Since these layouts are celebrating the Team, I included some of his teammates in the circles!

Tyler is at the top in his catcher's gear.

I embossed and inked a paper lunch sack and added a vinyl title that I created on my Cameo.

I pop-dotted a paper ticket at the bottom of the layout.

Sadly, I don't have many more photos to scrap of this incredible team as they are all in college or the Marines now!  It was a great ride boys!!!