October 2008: The Little Things

[Kami]

It's the little things in life that matter. We've all heard that saying before and it is so true. Sometimes, when we're having a bad day or feeling really down, the tiniest thing can pick us back up... seeing a puppy playing in the park or having a stranger hold the door open for you, even a friendly smile from a passerby.

This month- think of the little things. What small, seemingly insignificant thing brings you joy or peace, cheers you up or makes your day? Tell us what it is about it what means to much to you. It seems we can all use some extra "little things" these days to help us deal with all the stresses of every day life, so let's share our "little things" with each other!!

For an added challenge, let's try our hand at extractions (need some tips on extraction... check out the DST October Newsletter for a helpful tutorial)! If you can, take a picture of your "little thing" and extract it for your layout!

Post your layouts in the Bring It Gallery (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=630)with a link here so we can all leave you lots of love!! The deadline to post is October 31.

[tiffany scraps]

Oh this sounds great. I liked the theme for September and wanted to participate but the month just flew by too fast. I'll try to do better this month.

[steph]

I tried extracting and got very frustrated!!! So it's okay if we don't? Cause my screen is going to have a nice hole in it soon if I keep trying ... LOL

[Kami]

I tried extracting and got very frustrated!!! So it's okay if we don't? Cause my screen is going to have a nice hole in it soon if I keep trying ... LOL

oh yes!! totally! you don't have to do an extraction!! i just added that to make it a little more difficult (if you want)!

[StyleSteel]

Oh wow, I love this! I can't wait to try my hand at this one!

[LoriJ]

this sounds like a fun upbeat one! Thanks Kami! :)

[Kami]

i did it just for you lori!! heehee!

[Greenfingers]

Here is one for this challenge- I get much pleasure from seeing any bird or animal (however common it is) up close. I extracted part of the squirrel but not all of him- hope that is ok.
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/thumbs/ACORNS_543_x_543_.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14410&ppuser=1687)
Acorns? (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14410&cat=500&ppuser=1687)

[Cre8tvlyYrs*Gina]

I will definately be doing this challenge! Am I able to still participate in the last challenges? They all sound great!

[Kami]

hey gina!! you can do them all!!

[fantacy]

:D definitely going to think on this one and get a layout done....there are so many "little" things in my life that make me happy.....and extraction....i LOVE extracting! :D lol

[joyuslion]

Can I get a link to the tutorial please... I don't know what the DST October Newsletter is or where it is!!!

Thanks!
:-)

[Kami]

here ya go!

http://www.digishoptalk.com/index.php?categoryid=11

[2girlsandadog]

I tried to do an extraction, but short of pulling my hair out, decided against it.

Here's my take on the challenge...
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14765

[StyleSteel]

Here's Mine

The Little Things (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14793)

[fantacy]

:( forgot to extract, but here it is none-the-less lol
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/LittleThings_500_x_500_500_x_500_.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14821)

[daisydil]

Here is my take on this challenge, I have to say after 2 days of attempting extractions I gave up for now. I have a new respect for those of you who do it on your layouts.

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/medium/SimplePleasuresPricelessTre.jpg

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15009

Thanks for such a great challenge.

Pam

[carolat]

Here is one about little things that inspire me - my youngest son Ian - and one of the little things that inspire him - a leaf floating by
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/614/medium/1008---Ian-leaf-racing.jpg

It is already posted in 2 galleries so I can't put it in the Bring It gallery but I posted the link here: Little Moments (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14882&ppuser=8822)

[peamissy]

I'm kinda glad to see that others have trouble with extractions! I do too! But I am going to try again for this challenge! I really do want to use them at times!

[evelester]

here is mine, took me forever but had a blast!

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15156http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/medium/littlethings1.jpg

[~Cathi~]

I've finally done mine!!! It was fun to think of the small things in life and how they make you feel. It brightened my day up alot :D

The Small Things (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15187)

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/smallthings_8x8.jpg

[Arlyn]

Here is mine. I was glad to see an extraction challenge. I have fun doing that, but haven't tried to be too creative. Thanks for the push! And thanks for letting me get a little sensitive. After today, I needed to reflect a little.

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/LittleThings2.jpg?441 (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15303&nocache=1)

[Family Comes First]

Everyone's LO's are so beautiful, each in it's own way! I have to get to work on my LO.

[Bec]

Here's one.
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/599/anniversary.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15477)
The roses are extracted from a photo I took of the roses in our room.

[Bec]

and another
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/flowersfrommyboy.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15478)
the dandelions are extracted from photos of my weeds.

[girlymom4]

I had to try this because I had never done an extraction before, so hopefully this doesn't look too bad....

My youngest daughter, Ashlyn, loves the slide out back and is so happy when we go outside so she can go down it a million times! It always brings a smile to my face watching her be so happy!!

Here is my LO, Diving Down the Slide (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15486)!

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/ashlynslidemb.jpg

[Kami]

and another
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/flowersfrommyboy.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15478)
the dandelions are extracted from photos of my weeds.

omg i love this and i love that i'm not the only one that loves the weeds i get as presents!!! zoe loves picking "flowers" for me and i'd rather have a vase full of her "flowers" than a vase full of long stem roses!!

[Kami]

I had to try this because I had never done an extraction before, so hopefully this doesn't look too bad....

My youngest daughter, Ashlyn, loves the slide out back and is so happy when we go outside so she can go down it a million times! It always brings a smile to my face watching her be so happy!!

Here is my LO, Diving Down the Slide (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15486)!

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/ashlynslidemb.jpg

um... that's beautiful and especially for your first extraction!!!!

[Jenny McD.]

I love these LOs! I'm feeling a little intimated with all the talent!

[DigiDandyDesigns]

I loved this challenge. It made me think about all those little things that I take for granted. I did one page but I also have a second one in the works.

Here's my page: The little things (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15764)
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/630/SOBringItChallenge-Oct.jpg

[Jenny McD.]

Here is my take on the challenge:
The Little Things (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16164)
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/medium/TheLittleThings.jpg
Thanks for this challenge; it was a great one.

[Stacey]

Here's mine:
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16261&ppuser=231

[melody]

Here's one from me. My little pretty boy always makes me feel better. ;)

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16386

[Family Comes First]

Here is my Lo: Little Moments (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16553&ppuser=8851)

[LoriJ]

Here is mine. I am having trouble posting in our gallery so isn't there but it is everywhere else on different fourms!
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/data/500/littlethingssm.jpg

[javiara4227]

Here is mine.
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/Caibo_s_hoodie_small.jpg
The only thing better than wearing a great big hoodie is seeing my son in his little hoodie.

[cj672005]

Here's mine:
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16933

[teaching_texas]

Here is my Little Things layout:

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17051

Sharon