a few things about me

 1. i like to rearrange furniture every so often for a fresh look.

 2. i talk to my dog as if she were human.

 3. i enjoy our burn barrel, perhaps too much.  my hubby calls me a pyro.

4. one of my biggest downfalls is folding/putting away laundry.

Using Your Hands :)

As you know, I am ALL about digital scrapbooking!  But I also love to make handmade cards.  Especially with my kids.  I find I get more picky though and have "my stack" and they have theirs!  Is that wrong!?!  HA!  Here are a few that I made last week.  I love to make a months worth of birthday and anniversary cards and get them all ready and posted so they are set to go out when I need to pop them in the mail. 

If you would ever like help with handmade card making, I would be happy to lend a hand!  Be they birth announcements, birthday invitations, anniversary cards, birthday cards, whatever the occasion!  All the same, different designs, I'm totally flexible! Just email me at theorangeclothesline@gmail.com and we can chat!

Fall FREEBIE!

kit : Spooked by Connie Prince

It's about time for another FREEBIE, don't ya think!?! 

And who isn't ready for some good Halloween stuff!?  It's crazy to me how the weather has changed over to fall already and now the leaves are changing on the trees and the whole feel of sweaters and jeans is naturally upon us.  I love this time of year!  And the colors!  As you can imagine with all of the orange :) 

I came across this FREEBIE from Connie and I love her stuff!  Check out all of her goodies on her blog, so cute!

making faces!

I had the opportunity to sit and scrap with my dear friend today and got a whole ONE page finished!  Ohh well!  That's the way some scrap days go, right!?!  I'm excited to have some time coming up tomorrow night, from 6pm - 12midnight to scrap!  YIPEE!  But here is the page I did today, kit : Hannah Banana by Just So Scrappy, and not a QuickPage, I actually started from scratch and did this one all on my own :)

Getting Closer!

Hello everyone and happy Tuesday!

We are getting closer to having a winner of FREE digital scrapbooking software from My Memories!  Once the orange clothesline's Facebook page hits 50 likes, I will choose a random winner!  So rally some friends and lets hit 50! 

I also wanted to say THANK YOU for your referrals for the opportunity to scrapbook for friends, family and folks you know who would love to have scrapbooks but don't have the time or effort or supplies to make them!  I am thankful for the opportunity to scrapbook for you or someone you know.  If you know of anyone who would like those old photos scrapbooked, a gift made or simply a scrapbook to have on their coffee table showcasing their family, please have them contact me at theorangeclothesline@gmail.com and we can talk details! 

A Day to Remember

Here in our town they put together an amazing remembrance of September 11th.  A "Healing Field" with 3,000 American flags, each one representing someone who died that day.  Wow, it was a truly sobering experience. 

My kids are too young to know the full impact of that day, although our oldest knew it wasn't a place to run around and be silly.  It was an amazing sight and truly brought back those emotions of 10 years ago.  Praying for all of those families and folks affected by the terrorist attacks, I cried my eyes out last night watching coverage again not knowing anyone, I can't imagine the daily pain that still exists for those who did. 

I'm proud to be an American!

We have a winner!

Huge congrats to Holly who stayed on top of the $5 Just So Scrappy gift card giveaway on Facebook!  HA!  You crack me up Holly! 

Time for Fall Brag Book (by Just So Scrappy), FREE!

Also - for the fun of it as we end this Just So Scrappy week on "the orange clothesline," here is a FREEBIE from Just So Scrappy!  Be sure to check them out regularly as they have new goodies all the time!  I heart Just So Scrappy and you will too!

SWEET!

kit/QuickPages : Sweet Treats by Just So Scrappy

I happen to L-O-V-E these pages!  All of the bright colors!  So cute!  I'm tellin ya, Just So Scrappy has it all.  And the prices can't be beat for all that you get with their kits - SWEET!

Denim & Daisies

kit/QuickPages : Denim & Daisies by Just So Scrappy

Even more fun to share...  and a few of these pages include pretty dated photos of me!  The more to laugh about, right?!  That's what memories are all about :)

Celebrating 80 Years

kit/QuickPages : Dylan by Just So Scrappy

Continuing along this week... more cute pages made using Just So Scrappy's QuickPages.  Do ya see what I mean!?  These are adorable! 

For those of you who check out my Facebook page, you will notice you've seen some of these digital scrapbook pages before!  They are part of the special 80th birthday album I made for my grandma.  She turned 80 yesterday, and a few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to bless her with this scrapbook!  There are 13 of us cousins, everyone contributed in one way or another with photos and sayings or memories that remind them of "Nanny."  Even my aunts and mom all wrote stories from their childhood memories.  What a blessing to put this together and share this on behalf of our family!

aww Brother!

kit : Brothers by Just So Scrappy

Keepin' the fun Just So Scrappy QuickPages comin' at ya!  The colors top right up there as my faves to scrapbook my boys!  I love the brown and ORANGE and blue :)

And get THIS!  Right now this kit is $1.50!  Which includes 173 Elements, 27 Papers and 3 adorable Alpha sets (one of which is used for "Mike" on this page).  You've GOT TO pick this one up!

Just So Scrappy Week!

kit/QuickPage : Time for Fall by Just So Scrappy

This week I am SO excited to be featuring Just So Scrappy!  All week long, check back for lots of pages I've made with the help of Just So Scrappy, including lots of QuickPages, the best invention EVER!  Well at least for all of us digital scrapbookers :)

You will love the variety of paper packs they offer, great deals and QuickPages for all occasions!  So... stay tuned, this week as I will be giving away a gift card to Just So Scrappy! 

Making Memories!

 (my grandmother a few days shy of 80 years old)

ahh the memories to share...  stories to tell...  and the LAUGHTER that comes!

 (my cousin Em)

 (Nan with 3 of her 4 daughters sharing a story and laughter)

(my brother-in-law, dad, sister and mom)

What a blessing to be able to create *this combined effort of us all* into a memorable gift for my grandma! 

I would love the opportunity to do the same for you and your family!  Contact me at theorangeclothesline@gmail.com and we can talk about how to get your family, birthday, just because, graduation, Christmas or whatever the reason digital scrapbook album created for your family to share!