Summer Time!

It's time to gear up for Summer! The kids are simply aching to trade in their school outfits and jump into swim suits and flip flops.

All around us are signs of the coming heat wave and pool time laughter. So grab your cameras, don't forget the sunscreen, and take the plunge!

Spend as much time as you can this summer enjoying your family and treasuring what really matters the most--MAKING the memories you so enjoy transforming into works of HEART!

All too often, no matter how we try, the time just passes by as we rush to achieve everything on our lists that even the most talented and creative multi-tasker would have trouble achieving.

Then, all of a sudden, we look up and the season has changed. Alot has been accomplished...but what about those trips to the pool? The picnics you dreamed of all winter long? The lazy days sitting in a lawn chair simply enjoying the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze.

Soon enough, the cooler days of fall and winter will give your summer a break, leaving you with oodles of new fun in the sun memories to craft into albums galore. But for now, enjoy the fun, the sun, the extra hours of daylight, the laughter of the children playing, and most of all life.

Don't forget---take your camera--you will be glad you did!

 

Theme: Men and Boys
Technique: Titles, Borders, and accents
Colors: Blues (monochromatic)

 

Digital Downloads

Mommy Dearest
Free Graphics by Barbie Chewning

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this fabulous kit by Barbie Chewning!

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this beautiful card by Barbie Chewning!

 

Articles and Tutorials

Father's Day

Just in time for Father's Day, the POTH Design Team has created several ideas to share with you.

 

DAD title by Joyce Groom
A Father Like No Other by Joyce Groom
Father's Day Altered Puzzle Card by Jo'Ell Catel
Father's Day Card from Daughter by Jo'Ell Catel
Monogram style Father's Day card by Jo'Ell Catel
Simple Father's day cards by Joyce Groom

 

 

From trash to treasures, these altered items are sure to be a hit!

 

Wedding Keepsake altered cigar box by Joyce Groom

 

 

Have you tried making a coffee filter album yet? These albums are way too cute and fun to make!

 

Sock Hop Coffee Filter Album by Jo'Ell Catel

Coffee Filter Albums by Christine Ranson

 

 

Floral Photos Brighten Spring and Summer Decor by Rachel Paxton
Budget Bathroom Makeover Ideas by Rachel Paxton
Graduation Party Planning Checklist by Rachel Paxton
Scrapbooking Graduation Memories by Rachel Paxton
Daily Chore Charts by Rachel Paxton

 

Who Have You Flashed Today?!

That's right! You need to be putting the flash on someone. Your camera flash that is! We are challenging you to join us in a daily flash!

Each day, upload your best flashing to the gallery. Share in the fun of simply taking photos and capturing those memories as they happen around you!

Look for those caught off guard and special facial expressions! Have an inpromptu family photo shoot. Whatever method you choose --just take more pictures...and then share them with us here at POTH!