Hey Guys! This month we are “exploring” here at The Digital Press. When I think about the word explore- I instantly thought of being outside! I was born, raised & still live in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest (Washington to be exact.) I have often felt that we (Washingtonians) take for granted how spectacular our state is- we have mountains & ocean & desert & rain forests!  Even though I haven’t traveled as much as I would like- I still feel like my home is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. So- I’m going to share with you a few ways that I a capture my natural world for scrapbooking.

First- I just plain love taking pictures of our backyard! Each season is just as beautiful as the one prior. The changing leaves in the fall, the snow covered peacefulness in the winter and my flowers blooming in the spring & summer. Gah- I have zillions of these layouts & they are all my favorites!

 

Another way that I like to bring some nature to my scrapbook pages is with sunset photos. We’ve had some outstanding summer fire sunsets lately. The hardest part is always capturing a picture that looks as good as with our eyes!

Lastly, and my most common way of scrapbooking nature is my kiddos enjoying it! I love capturing my kids playing outside on their bikes, running through the sprinkler, playing at the lake house, building snowmen or with a new bug they’ve found. I have a ton of samples of these layouts- but I’ll just post one of my favorites for ya!

 

There are infinite ways to explore our natural environment- even in urban landscapes- there are beautiful parks, playgrounds and amazing architecture.

My challenge to you- (HERE) in the FORUMS–  Explore Nature!

About the Author: Amie is a craft loving, dental hygienist in WA state who loves her husband, two kids (ages 7 & 4), English Bulldog, coffee, baking cupcakes, daffodils, glitter & sprinkles, reading a good book and lip gloss- not necessarily in that order.