tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77997517413616441672024-02-20T11:17:20.541-08:00passion2pixelsJana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.comBlogger426125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-52489769036809803862013-11-01T04:45:00.002-07:002013-11-15T03:57:37.877-08:00New Digital Scrapbooking WebsiteHello Friends, I have a new home that I am very excited about. You can find it here <a href="http://janamorton.com/"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><strong>janamorton.com</strong></span></a>. I hope to see you there!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-13316649150454503752013-10-23T09:53:00.003-07:002013-10-23T09:53:48.219-07:00Creating Keepsakes Blog - Tutorial and a FreebieHello friends! I am over on the <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2013/10/spooktacular-fonts-for-halloween-scrapbooking/">Creating Keepsakes Blog</a> today with a tutorial and a freebie. My topic is "Spooktacular Fonts". I have some Halloween goodies for you that can be seen below. Hop on over and check it out.<br />
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Happy Halloween!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-24735685330908964932013-10-22T18:55:00.005-07:002013-10-22T18:55:45.885-07:00Creating Keepsakes - November/December 2013As many of you know, Creating Keepsakes is about to cease publication of their regular issues. I have LOVED Creating Keepsakes from the very beginning. It has inspired me to be a better memory-keeper for a long time. When I was presented with the opportunity to join their team, I jumped at it. I LOVED being a part of their team and creating for them for so many years. It would be an understatement to say that I was very sad when I learned that CK would no longer be published. It has been such a big part of my life. The very last regular issue of Creating Keepsakes is now on sale. You can find out more information <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2013/10/insiders-look-at-creating-keepsakes-novemberdecember-2013-issue/">here</a> about the November/December 2013 issue.<br />
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1. Look at the beautiful cover. My dear friend Amy Mallory created this beautiful layout featuring her sweet boys. I absolutely LOVE it!</div>
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2. There is a digital insert included in this issue packed with inspiration. I was fortunate to play a large role in the content of the digital issue. I wrote several tutorials, recorded two videos, wrote a couple of columns and you will also find a download of my December Daily Templates.</div>
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The layout below is featured in this issue. I also included a video tutorial related to this page. I demonstrate how to bury your title in snow (or sand). It is a fun technique to use and I know I'm going to be using this title technique again.</div>
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Creating Keepsakes will still be having some special issues. There will also be a new digital magazine called "Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking" that will come out in 2014. I want to take this time to thank all of the wonderful people that I have enjoyed working with at Creating Keepsakes...you will be missed. Thank you for the years of inspiration, hard work and dedication. </div>
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If you don't already have it, make sure to hope on over and pick up the <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2013/10/insiders-look-at-creating-keepsakes-novemberdecember-2013-issue/">November/December 2013 issue of Creating Keepsakes</a>. </div>
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Digital Scrapbooking 101 came to a close this week. Once again, I had such a fun and talented group of people in class. It is so fun to connect with others in the forum and through the gallery. I'm thrilled with what I have seen in the gallery and excited that we now have more digital scrapbookers in the digital community. </div>
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It is beautiful outside and we are headed to the farm for the weekend. The kids have been counting the days and I will admit that I have as well. It is one of my most favorite places to be....surrounded by family members that we adore and beautiful countryside. Have a great weekend!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-52027673244661993232013-10-15T09:23:00.003-07:002013-10-15T09:25:45.670-07:00New Digital Scrapbooking Site - janamorton.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Hello Friends! I have mentioned that I was working on a new website. My vision for the website is for it to be a resource for anybody interested in documenting memories in creative and fun ways. My passion for digital memory-keeping can be seen in the pages that I create as well as through my classes. I needed a new "home" to bring this passion and vision to others. I have been busy unpacking my "digital boxes" at the new site and it is feeling more like home every day. </div>
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My new site will be ready to roll on November 1st. You can sign up for the mailing list at <a href="http://janamorton.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">janamorton.com</span></a>. Those on the mailing list will be the first to hear about the fun activities that we have planned for the launch.</div>
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We are looking forward to having all kinds of fun with the new site. There will be challenges, freebies, inspiration, tutorials and more. I have been working hard putting all of the pieces together and I'm excited to "show" you around. <br />
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I hope you hop on over and sign up for the mailing list at<a href="http://janamorton.com/"> <span style="color: #0b5394;">janamorton.com</span></a>.<br />
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I would also like to invite you to offer input into my new site. Are there specific areas that you would like to see on the site? What makes a successful blog in your eyes? I certainly have ideas but I am always looking for ways that will help make this a memory-keeping resource for others. Thank you in advance for any input you can provide. Have a GREAT day!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-64835714585892453642013-10-14T08:15:00.002-07:002013-10-14T10:09:35.830-07:00Digital U - Tuesday, October 14th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hello. I hope you all enjoyed a great weekend. We are experiencing fall here which has been wonderful. The colors are changing and there is a crispness in the air. I love this time of year. </div>
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Tomorrow night we are hosting <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/digital-u/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Digital U</b></span></a> and the topic is altering your products. Amy, Tami and I are going to give a few tips on how we maximize our stash of products.</div>
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Digital U is a free webinar that we host once a month at <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Creative Passion</b></span></a>. It is a lot of fun and very casual. Each month we have a different topic and each of shares tips and ideas that we hope will inspire you. All you need to do is register for the webinar. During the webinar, you can type in questions and we discuss lots of different things. </div>
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These are the pages for the first three lessons. It is so exciting for me to help others start their digital scrapbooking journey. I'm curious how did your digital scrapbooking journey begin?Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-14282423148260860612013-10-03T07:31:00.004-07:002013-10-03T07:32:35.929-07:00Creating Keepsakes Mixed Media Special IssueCreating Keepsakes Special Issue <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/issues/Mixed_Media_Vol_2"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Mixed Media Scrapbooking Volume 2</b></span></a> is now on sale. I always enjoy the <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/issues/Mixed_Media_Vol_2">Mixed Media</a> issue because it is overflowing with creativity and this issue is no exception. Mixed Media is defined as using at least two different art mediums on a page. <br />
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The last couple of weeks have been filled with lots of change. Last week I made a very difficult decision. I decided to step down from the Creative Team at Designer Digitals, a place that I have called home over the last four years. It was a very difficult decision for lots of different reasons. So many of my dear friends are there and I feel blessed to have been a part of the community for so long. I want to take this time to thank Katie and Randy Pertiet and all of my dear friends at Designer Digitals for everything. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. <br />
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Throughout the last couple of years, I have discovered that I LOVE sharing my passion for digital scrapbooking with others. I find so much joy creating, demonstrating and helping others find the artist within them. I really want to focus on that aspect of my life right now....bringing my passion for digital memory-keeping to others. I decided that I needed the time and creative freedom to follow my heart. I am very excited about what is ahead.<br />
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Hello Everyone! There is a brand new Mask Appeal Challenge up on the <a href="http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/blog/mask-appeal-scrapbook-challenge-fall-texture/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Designer Digitals Blog</b></span></a>. Katie Pertiet provided a great freebie pack. I hope you grab it and join in on the fun!</div>
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This is the page that I created using the freebie pack. I will look forward to seeing your page!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-74685273666870116792013-09-20T07:46:00.002-07:002013-09-20T08:20:31.939-07:00September Summary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It is hard to believe that October is just around the corner. The temperatures have been all over the board here. Today I can feel fall coming once again.</div>
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Our September has been full as usual. The kids are LOVING school which makes my heart sing. We have had a great few weeks. I thought I would share some photos of what has been going on in the Morton household.</div>
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Let's start with Taylor Swift. Way back in December of last year, our dear neighbors and I decided to have a girls night out at the Taylor Swift concert in September. I didn't tell the girls about it until a week before and let's just say you might have heard the screams. Our neighbors are like family to us. We love them dearly and they have play a huge role in our children's lives.</div>
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Here we are before the concert. Our neighbor's daughter is totally into fashion and set the girls up with new glittery cowboy hats and sparkley scarves. They were stylin....me, not so much. </div>
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In St. Paul on our way to the concert.<br />
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My neighbors hate this picture so I am going to be in trouble for posting it but I LOVE it! The concert was absolutely AMAZING. She sounded awesome and her set and costume changes truly left me speechless. It was SO FUN and I will never forget it.</div>
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Most of our time is spent playing in the cul de sac.<br />
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Friday nights are spent cheering for the Irish and they are off to a great start. The kids have SO much fun at the games. We are so lucky to be able to share this excitement together every Friday night.<br />
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A dear friend of ours from California just made the U of M soccer team.....GO GOPHERS! She came out to spend the day with us last weekend and we had a blast. The kids picked up some new soccer moves.<br />
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Off to school on their bikes...<br />
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I hope you have enjoyed September. Fall will officially be here next week which doesn't seem real. My favorite parts of fall would have to include back to school times, football, changing colors, blue jeans and candy corn. What are your favorite parts of fall?Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-72658592809121542282013-09-19T12:04:00.003-07:002013-09-23T10:55:32.346-07:00Win a Free Digital Scrapbooking ClassHello Friends, I am over on the <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2013/09/digital-scrapbooking-class/"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">CK Blog</span></b></a> today and there is an opportunity to win a spot in my new class <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/digital-scrapbooking-101-with-jana-morton/"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Digital Scrapbooking 101</span></b></a>. I am really excited about this opportunity to share my passion for digital scrapbooking with others who are just starting out as well as those who just need a "tune-up". Class starts on Monday, September 30th.<br />
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Hop on over to the <span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2013/09/digital-scrapbooking-class/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">CK Blog</span></a> </span>and leave a comment for the chance to win.<br />
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I also want to remind you about <a href="http://www.designerdigitals.com/"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Designer Digitals</span></b></a> Quarterly Sale which started today. The entire store is 30% off so now is a GREAT time to add a few products or A LOT of products to your stash.Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-79944235065377414782013-09-17T21:21:00.002-07:002013-09-17T21:22:52.984-07:00Children and Scrapbooking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This school year I wanted my children to take a more active role in their scrapbooks. I love to capture bits of them in the photos that they draw and their handwriting. This year they are filling out prompt sheets and I plug their work into a template. It gets them writing and creating and allows me to capture this stage of their life. It is a win-win in my book. My kids LOVE to create. What is the saying...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.</div>
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Tonight I had a couple more prompt sheets for them to complete. Ellie started doing them and when Mia and Quinn saw her, they immediately wanted to do theirs as well. Another win-win-win.</div>
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I think it is so important and a WHOLE LOT OF FUN to include your children in memory-keeping. If I say "will you create...." my kids, especially my girls are usually running for the markers before I can get the words out. They love to create and will jump on any opportunity to do so. There are so many great qualities that can develop through creativity...self-confidence....self-expression....open-mindedness....and the list goes on. <br />
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We are getting together for another session of Digital U this Tuesday night at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Our topic is designing outside of the box. Amy is going to talk about designing 8.5 x 11 inch pages and I will be talking about double spreads....a favorite of mine. If you have never attended a Digital U before, we would love for you to check it out. We have a ton of fun getting together on these live webinars. The webinars are completely free. All you need to do is register at<span style="color: #0b5394;"> <a href="http://www.creativepassionclasses.com/"><b>Creative Passion</b></a></span>. We hope to see you there!</div>
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<a href="http://www.designerdigitals.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Designer Digitals</b></span></a> is hosting their third quarter sale this week starting on Thursday, September 19th and going through September 26th. Everything in the store is on sale and this would be an excellent time to stock up on products.Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-61548061438489352612013-09-12T13:59:00.002-07:002013-09-12T14:05:04.207-07:00Digital Scrapbooking - Introductory Class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today I am excited to share with you that my new class <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/digital-scrapbooking-101-with-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Digital Scrapbooking 101</span></a> is now on sale at <a href="http://www.creativepassionclasses.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Creative Passion</span></a>. This is my first introductory class and I couldn't be more excited to share my passion for digital memory-keeping with others who might be just starting out. I started digital scrapbooking about seven years ago and once I figured out a few basics, I was immediately hooked. The "basics" can go a LONG way in digital memory-keeping. I'm excited to share "the basics" and a whole lot more!</div>
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The class runs from September 30th to October 17th. There will be two lessons a week posted on Monday and Thursday for a total of six lessons. In each of the lessons, you will see every step of my creative process. You will quickly learn how to transfer your photos into digital pages that you are excited to print out and share with others. Included in the class is a sampler pack from <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/digital-scrapbooking-101-with-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Designer Digitals</span></a>. A huge "Thank You" to Katie Pertiet for her generosity. I will also be hosting an office hour during class which will come to you through a webinar. This is an opportunity to ask questions and get feedback. </div>
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I hope you join me on this fun, new journey in digital scrapbooking. You can find out additional information <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/digital-scrapbooking-101-with-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">here</span></a>. You don't want to delay. There is an early bird coupon available now through September 16th. Use coupon code: FALL10OFF. I hope to see you there. Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-71445648309474724052013-09-11T13:45:00.003-07:002013-09-11T13:45:55.210-07:00Put a Slant On It <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Have you ever completed a layout and looked at it and said "there is something missing". When that happens to me, one of my "go-to techniques" is to change the angle of the entire image. In most instances, I immediately like it a whole lot more. I would describe my style as very graphic. There is something about changing the angle that immediately draws me into the page. The angle is unexpected and it catches my eye. As I create pages, I try to find different ways of engaging the viewer and certainly changing the angle is quick and easy way of accomplishing that. </div>
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Here are two of the layouts that I created recently. You can clearly see how I created angles to make this page more appealing.</div>
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On this particular page, I just angled the papers to create some unique angles.<br />
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All products are from <a href="http://www.designerdigitals.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Designer Digitals</span></a>.<br />
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I'm going to issue a little challenge to you. On your next page, play with the angles on your page and see how you can create interest by using that simple technique. You can post your pages in the "<a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=523"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Jana's Jumpstarts</span></a>" gallery at Creative Passion and/or in the <a href="http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/ideas/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">gallery at Designer Digitals</span></a>. I would love to see your page. Have fun!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-22150317902176501782013-09-09T11:54:00.000-07:002013-09-09T11:54:44.420-07:00Blending and Beyond Self-Paced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When I first started creating digital scrapbooking pages, I immediately fell in love with the look of blended images. In all honesty, it was that blended look that brought me to digital scrapbooking after 15 years as a traditional scrapbooker. I was determined to bring that soft, beautiful look to my everyday photos. Let's just say that I have been blending photos for a long time now and with each blended page that I create, I am still giddy. I LOVE the look of blended images....there is just something magical about them. Once I started posting pages, I began receiving messages from people asking me about my blending techniques. After many requests, I decided to try my hand at teaching. Two years ago I started teaching a class that I developed called <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/blending-beyond-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Blending and Beyond</span></a>. Debbie Hodge at <a href="http://debbiehodge.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Get It Scrapped</span></a> gave me the opportunity to teach the class there and I will always be grateful to Debbie. When I wrote the class, I was nervous that nobody would sign up and asked Debbie how many people I would need to make the class run. Debbie responded with "25 and I know you will get that". Well, I will be the first to admit that the response to Blending and Beyond left me in shock....I still can't believe what transpired through that course. There are people all over the world looking at blending in a little bit different manner and I have met so many amazing people through teaching this course.</div>
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I am excited to tell you that <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/blending-beyond-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Blending and Beyond</span></a> is now on sale at <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Creative Passion</span></a> as a self-paced class. You can register <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/blending-beyond-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">here</span></a>. I absolutely love sharing my passion for digital art with others. The people that have taken my classes have been so supportive and their enthusiasm has been so inspiring to me. Thank you my dear friends.<br />
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If you have not taken Blending and Beyond yet, I encourage you to check it out. Last fall, I offered a Blending and Beyond Booster workshop that was available to anybody who has taken my Blending and Beyond class. I'm excited to tell you that this November, I will be offering another new Booster workshop for my "Blending and Beyond Veterans". Now would be a great time to take Blending and Beyond if you haven't done so already. More information about the Booster Workshop will be available in October. I hope to see you in class sometime soon. Have a great day!<br />
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A few weeks ago we said good-bye to our beloved dog. I have taken a lot of photos of Wiley over the years and I am so grateful that I did. I took even more during those final days. As I was struggling through those days, my daughter said "Mom, you need to make a standout of Wiley". I couldn't have agreed more.</div>
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A standout is similar to a canvas but it is significantly cheaper. It doesn't have the texture of a canvas but it still hangs freely on the wall and there is no need for a frame. We have several standouts around our home and I have made several for my family and close friends. I love them. I always order my standouts from <a href="http://www.whcc.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Whitehouse Custom Color</span></a>.</div>
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This is the original image that I created of Wiley. The photo in the background is one of my favorites of him because I can see so much of his personality in it. </div>
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My standout came a day after I ordered it. They are sooooo speedy and once again, I was THRILLED with the quality of it. What I see on my computer screen is EXACTLY what I get on my standout. This is what it looks like on our wall.<br />
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One of the great things about being a digital scrapbooker is that you can also call yourself a digital artist. When I look through online galleries, I see so many AMAZING pages that would look great hanging on the wall. I encourage you to go through your gallery and find a page that you really like. Find some way of getting it off of your computer or out of your album and displaying it so it can be enjoyed every day.Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-19621645825271363562013-09-03T19:42:00.003-07:002013-09-03T19:42:25.307-07:00First Day of School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today was the first day of school and let's just say that our house was overflowing with excitement. This year Ellie is in 4th grade, Amelia is in 2nd grade and Quinn is in half-day kindergarten. This is the first time that they are all at the same school and that makes me very happy! Here are some photos before school.</div>
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We are so lucky that we live within a few blocks of school. I love that the kids just walk to school.</div>
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Quinn is in morning kindergarten and Jeff came home from work early so he could meet him after school. Quinn came barreling out of the doors just beaming. You gotta love it! I'm so glad that Jeff was there to experience this as well.<br />
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The kids were still as excited after school. We are so happy with the school that they attend. They are eager to jump into tomorrow. When Quinn went to bed tonight he said "Mom, when I wake up in the morning, can I just put on my clothes and head right to school....I don't want to have to wait tomorrow". Kids are priceless!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-25604750460300404412013-08-30T06:06:00.001-07:002013-08-30T08:34:55.007-07:00Last Call for Making Memories with Children<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/making-memories-with-children-with-jana-morton/">Making Memories with Children</a> starts tomorrow....TOMORROW.....yeah! The girls and I are so excited about our new class and hope you can join us. In this class, your child takes the driver's seat, you will act as the co-pilot and we are providing the navigational system. Tomorrow morning the first lesson will be posted. In that lesson, you will receive an introductory video from me along with a introduction pdf that will give you the tools you need to help your child create an album all about them. I love that the entire focus on this album is getting my children to create/write/document their lives, working on a project together and building their self-esteem as we go.</div>
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Each week there will be a short recording from one of my daughters for your child. This recording will set up the lesson and explain what we need them to do. Your child will receive a prompt sheet (or two) to get them started with their assignment. The prompt sheet goes along with a new template(s) each week. You can easily plug your child's work right into the template.</div>
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We have been working through the system and having fun with it. You can find out more about the class <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/making-memories-with-children-with-jana-morton/">here</a>. Today I am giving away a spot in the class over at the <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2013/08/making-memories-with-children/">Creating Keepsakes blog</a>. Head on over to the blog and leave a comment for a chance to win. We hope to see you in class! Have a great weekend.Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-83563977605859492452013-08-28T21:39:00.001-07:002013-08-28T21:39:46.357-07:00Mask Appeal Challenge & TutorialI'm over on the <a href="http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/blog/mask-appeal-scrapbook-challenge-soften-edges/">Designer Digitals blog</a> today with a new Mask Appeal Challenge and a freebie. Use the free mask in the pack and post your pages in the Mask Appeal Gallery at Designer Digitals for the chance to win a $5 gift card to the store.<br />
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Here is the page that I created for this challenge. I LOVE using masks. When I use a mask, I can put a page together in no time.<br />
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I thought I would post a tutorial about my page. I will say that MY FAVORITE alpha at Designer Digitals comes from the <a href="http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/supplies/product_info.php/products_id/15021"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Hey There Kit</span></a> by Katie Pertiet. I seriously could use this alpha on every page. I love the font and the wood texture of it. I was using it so much that I had to find a way to switch it up a bit and that leads me to this tutorial on changing color.<br />
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You can see how the original title looked below. I think I used the burn tool to make the top portion of the title a little bit darker. I just wanted to add a little bit more color to bring out the colors in the rest of my page.<br />
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1. With the title layer active in the layers palette, I activated the marching ants by hitting Control (PC)/Command (Mac) and Left Clicking.<br />
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I love that it is so simple to alter products in the digital world. It allows you to maximize your stash of goodies. I hope you enjoyed this and find time to play along with the Mask Appeal Challenge. Have a great day!Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-85568138277417436852013-08-27T08:35:00.001-07:002013-08-27T08:43:43.821-07:00Creating Keepsakes September/October 2013 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Creating Keepsakes Sept/October 2013 issue is hot off the presses. My dear friend Gretchen McElveen created this AWESOME page for the cover and I couldn't wait to tear into it.</div>
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We all love to capture that perfect photo and tell about the happiest days of our lives. But what about the other days...the saddest days...the days that you wouldn't ever want to live through again. Those days are part of our story as well. They make us who we are and one day will tell others about the qualities that we possessed to get through the rough patches. Life is not always easy.<br />
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In all honesty, we have had a very difficult summer. We have watched our beloved English Bulldog Wiley's health deteriorate and it has been so difficult. My close friends and family know how much I have struggled with this. He was our "first child" and we ADORED him. <br />
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On Monday, we said "good-bye" to our beloved Wiley and it was one of the most difficult things that we have ever gone through. <br />
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The last few months have been a painful journey but I am certainly grateful for 11 wonderful years with Wiley. He was such a special dog. I find great peace in knowing that God is taking very good care of him now. I woke up in the middle of the night and created a page for Wiley so that I could get my feelings down on paper. <br />
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Wiley is a very special part of my story. I certainly want to remember all of the happy moments that we have shared but I also want to document the difficult journey we have been on over the last several months. The difficult times tell us a lot about who we are, what is important in our lives and how we get through it. Scrapbooking is about being real and sharing yourself with your loved ones. <br />
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I want to encourage you to think about the struggles that you have had to overcome and tell that story. I think there are so many benefits to sharing the difficult stages of our lives. It gives you the opportunity to voice what you have been through and how you have gotten through it. It gives you the opportunity to use creativity to help you heal. It gives you an opportunity to appreciate the amazing gift of life and to savor the incredible journey that we are on.<br />
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Give the ones you love an extra hug today.<br />
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As a mother and as a scrapbooker, I always think about what I want to capture each back to school season. I think it is very important to think about it BEFORE the actual first day of school and to capture shots that will truly tell your child's story.<br />
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I think we all take the traditional back to school photo of our child with their backpack or school bag. I always try to think about where I want to take the photo before I engage my children. It has been very easy for us because our back patio is surrounded by woods and lots of shade. It is a great spot for lighting. Thinking ahead can really help you get the best photos. <br />
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I always take photos of my children individually as well as together. When I am telling their story, sometimes I focus on the group and other times I focus on each child. I like to have everything covered.<br />
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Other photos that you might like to consider would include back to school preparations. Such as the following types of photos.....<br />
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<li>a photo of the kids and the shopping cart full of school supplies</li>
<li>a photo of the kids racing to the mailbox in hopes of finding the card that tells them who their teacher will be</li>
<li>a photo of the kids signing their name on their new school supplies</li>
<li>a photo of their signature</li>
<li>a photo of the kids backpacks, tennis shoes, folders, or first day of school outfit</li>
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When I am photographing anything, one of the things that I am most focused on is capturing emotion. A first day of school is packed with emotion. Here are some photo ideas that might allow you to capture that emotion....<br />
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<li>your child leaving on the bus.....child's emotion or your emotion as a parent</li>
<li>the excitement of seeing friends again after the summer break</li>
<li>the end of the school day when your child rushes to you or a sibling</li>
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One of my favorite layouts is the layout below. It was my daughters first day of school and my son who was home all day with me missed them so much. The photographs are not great because of the lighting but they bring me right back to the emotion of that day.</div>
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What photos and emotions are you hoping to capture this school year? I think it is important to think ahead and anticipate where you are going to capture the photos that truly tell your child's story.<br />
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Speaking of going back to school....did you hear that Digital U is back? It is on Tuesday, August 20th at 9:00 Eastern Time. We will be discussing how to document the school year. If you are new to Digital U, it is a free seminar that we host at Creative Passion once a month. We discuss various topics and it is a whole lot of fun. You can register <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/digital-u/">here</a>. We hope you can join us and best wishes for a great start to the school year.</div>
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<br />Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799751741361644167.post-40746047109347473062013-08-13T21:50:00.000-07:002013-08-13T21:52:29.039-07:00New Class - Making Memories with Children<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hello. It has been awhile since my last post. I have been very busy working on my new classes for fall. I'm excited to tell you about my latest class, <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/making-memories-with-children-with-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Making Memories with Children</span></a>. As many of you know, I am very passionate about documenting my children's lives and my new class is all about capturing your child's stage right here and now. Do you know what is the coolest thing about this class? It is geared toward children and their loved one. It is a joint project that will guide you in creating an album together. Let me tell you that putting this class together has also been a joint project. My daughters, Ellie and Mia are helping me with the class and we are all very excited about it.</div>
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Do you feel like your child's stages are flying by at rapid speed and it is a struggle to keep up capturing let alone documenting their lives? Are you looking for an efficient method of recording the details of their life?<br />
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<b><a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/making-memories-with-children-with-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Making Memories with Children</span></a></b> is for you. This class is designed to give you and a child in your life the opportunity and tools you need to create an album together. Your special child will be in the driver's seat and you will be the co-pilot. The goal of this class is simple. We want your child to be the author of their album and for the two of you to share this fun journey together. The sales page which includes a short recording regarding the specifics of the class is up at Creative Passion. You can check it out <a href="http://creativepassionclasses.com/making-memories-with-children-with-jana-morton/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>here</b></span></a>. As a new school year begins with lots to document, we are excited about what is ahead for you and your child. I hope you can join us.Jana Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937557017352668822noreply@blogger.com3