What do you think of this?

I was playing around with designing a pattern paper and below is what I come up with. Now here is where I need your input. Do you think this this is any good? Would you use something like this? Any constructive critisim is welcome. I'm not sure I am 100% happy with it so I am asking for some input. who knows I may even send you the file when im done if you leave me a comment answering my questions of giving some sort of feedback.

Thanks in advance.

Scrap Goals

I have been thinking about my scrapping goals lately.

After all my big one was to be published and I have done that and I have another layout comming to Scrapbook Creations Issue 34 soon.

So What do I wan't to achieve with my scrapping other than what I get out if it personally, which is creative outlet, a hobby and preserving memories and moments.

So Here is the start of a list of thing's I would live to achieve in the scrapping world.

1. Since I am on the Creative Design Teams of Kathy Moore, LaWanna Desjardin and Digiscrapdivas I would love to be Published in magazines or e-zines with layouts I have created using the Kits they so generously donate to me.

2. I set a goal of 100 layouts for the year as a resolution and as I am close to that already I am going to up it to 200 and see how close I get!

3. I would love to branch out and try more styles and even achieve layouts that are more digital in style than inspired by paper scrap styles/trends to see wether i like it or not.

4. Scrap more about myself and my family rather than mainly focusing on Katrina all the time.

5. I'm kind of dreaming here, but get some freelance work in a scrap magazine or something similar.

6. Pehaps create layouts/albums for other people for money. (still need to look into that some more)

7. I would love to design some kits or elements though I'm not sure it's something I want to keep myself too busy doing or wether it's just for my own personal use or for freebies.

So there are a few things to aim for. It doesn't matter if I don't achieve any of these but it sure would be wonderful to at least do 2 or 3 of these in the not too distant future.

OK so here are a few of my recent layouts:


















Bottle - Kit name: Washed, Worn & Faded, Vol.1 Designer: Kathy Moore Fonts: Pea Carrie


















This is how you... Brush your teeth Kit name: Pure of Heart Designer: LaWanna Desjardin Fonts: Hurricane & Pea Whinney Skinney Notes: Inspired by Amy Martin's Earings layout.


















Smile - Kit name: Hello Chickee Designer: Gina Cabrera Fonts: Pea Rachael












Kit name: Sunny Side Up Page Set Designer: Kathy Moore Fonts: Pea Randa and Pea Stacy's Doodle Script Also Used: stiching from Kathy's Let your light shine kit and alpha for true from Kathy's Washed, Worn & Faded, Vol. 1 kit. Some of these papers & elements have been recolored.

Bad Blogger!

I know, I know... I've been a bad blogger!

I have been a little depressed this past week and busy working on Andrew's business website (part of the reason for being depressed, as it had been a struggle and caused a few arguements).

Though I had a terrific day yesterday although I didn't do too much. It was good spending time at home just Andrew, Katrina & Myself for a while. No rushing around to go to Andrew's Parents house. I actually enjoyed just reading the Sunday paper and eating my breakfast without being rushed.

I have found some time along the way to scrap though... I'll post those layouts in a little bit.

The Good... Then The Bad

Yesterday Andrew and I had a wedding for one of the guy's in his car club, whom he's good friends with. The wedding went really well and the reception was great. I enjoyed talking with the girl next to me which was a relief. The food was great and after some feelings of not really wanting to go I'm glad I did.

On a sad note Andrew's Grandfather passed away last night, though we didn't get the news until today as he lives in India (Andrew is part Indian although you would never in a million years guess it by looking at him).
I don't know what will happen because of this, the family or at least Andrew's mum may have to go over to India for a funeral, so I am just waiting to hear what will be happening.

Hearing this news has brought up a lot of feelings I have about all the family members who have passed away in the last 5 1/2 years, so I have had a bit of a cry for both his grandpa and those who I have lost today, which was good for getting the emotion out but as always left me tired and drained from it all, so I took a nap with Katrina this afternoon.

Shopping & Scrapping

Ahhhh... my two favourite things to do!
Today more of the aluminum windows were being installed and since it's been a cold day, I decided to take Katrina and go shopping of course! Today's destination was DFO (Direct Factory Outlets). I was looking for a possible outfit to wear for the wedding I'm going to on Saturday, but no such luck. Katrina scored big, with 3 pairs of jeans, 1 paid of pretty flared flower pattern track pants, 2 long sleeve tops with nice flower patterns on them and a pink cap with the words cutie in fake diamonds(it's still a little big, but she loves caps and this one was perfect) all from Pumpkin Patch and she also got 2 Giant books one Jasper the Cat and Danny the Duck, which are from the same series as her beloved Giant Sam the Dog book.

I have just finished downloading the Newest kit from Kathy Moore - Sunny Side Up at Digidiva Designs and am loving the colors and feel of this one. Now I just need to scour my photos for something to match.

















{Edited to Add}
Well I couldn't help myself... i just had to use the kit so here is a layout I just did using it:
Simply You:

Layout Share

Ok so I haven't posted any layouts in a while... bad little me!

Taking It All In:

















Credits: DSD May 06 Megakit, Fonts: Digs My Hart

A Day At The Park:

















Credits: DSD May 06 Megakit Fonts: Eight Fifteen

You Are My Everything:


















Credits: My Everything Word Art - Julie Mead, Stiching - Kathy Moore, Doodle Border (recolored) - Gina Cabrera, Flower, brad & stiched labels - Danielle CT (shakespere in love kit) Fonts: Digs My Hart, CK Cursive & CK Jacque

Flowers

Last Night when Andrew got home, he came in with 2 bunches of flowers for me and apologized, so I guess it had been on his mind too. I couldn't work out why he had 2 bunches, but he said he got a good deal (thats very typical of him). I would have been happy with just a sorry, but the flowers sure did make it all a little sweeter.

I have been looking through the scrap galleries and I have to say Stars are the new Flowers. I admit Flowers are still hot but Stars seem to be popping up everywhere.
I love Stars so its good, but I'm not sure they will have the staying power of Flowers, due to Flowers being more versatile.