the possibilities are endless

Cake Pops with Alisa Bangerter

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fun treat to make with kids

on my 09 Christmas list

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I have all her other books

on my 09 Christmas list

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oh I can think of the perfect place for this to hang

on my 09 Christmas list

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would like to make this canvas calendar

on my 09 Christmas list

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oh heaven

on my 09 Christmas list

via www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com

petite reminder

on my 09 Christmas list

via www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com

on my Christmas list, this class taught at BPS by my friend Elizabeth Dillow, join me

on my 09 Christmas list

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oh this is delightful (and it is sold, so this link will take you to one just like it)

on my 09 Christmas list

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This font, I adore it!

fun project on BPS

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this is fun and big-
check out this project on Big Picture Scrapbooking--

Studio 5 Christmas Card Displays

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I had fun on the show today sharing ideas- check it out!

on my 09 Christmas list

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I want these with my families faces painted on

Nice Package - Unique Selection of Gift Packaging Essentials - Blog - Project Inspiration: Mini Envelope Advent Tree

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nice simple advent idea

Crafty Christmas decorating ideas (Image 5 of 8) - A Home gallery | Notebook Magazine

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love this wreath, could use scraps to make it,

scrumdilly-do!: Christmas Countdown: Make Mini Wreath Ornaments, Tags & Decorations

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oh my

my scrapbooking start

Often times I get the chance to share about my scrapbooking journey,

where and how I started scrapbooking?

how did I get published the first time?

how did I get the opportunity to author Idiot's guide to scrapbooking?

how I got my former job at the former Simple Scrapbooks magazine?

how has my scrapbooking changed or evolved?

well, and more questions

So I thought this would make a great series of blog posts to share over the few months

and taking cue from all the home decor blogs I want to invite you to participate, tell all or part of your story and leave a link here, on this post, so others can read about your experience.

to participate

• scroll to the bottom of this post
• click on the linky text widget
• it will open a new window where you enter in your information
• then it will magically show up

(now this is something new so be patient please)

Now on with the show

Using the available resources in early 1992, I made a photo album/scrapbook for my son Taylor's first birthday. At the time my husband was in school and we had no money. Purchasing a ready made fill-in-the blanks scrapbook was out of the question, so I had to get creative. I borrowed a seasonal clip art book from my neighbor and headed to the local copy store. There I purchased cardstock--- the only colors available---and did a literal cut and paste technique to get these month pages. (I believe I used a glue stick for adhesive)  Upon completion of these page I placed them into page protectors.  As for the album, well I had discovered this technique when my mom made one for my wedding snapshots a few years earlier and I made puffy albums for Christmas gifts in 1991, and of course, made one for Tay.

 

anyone else  use clip art in their scrapbooks? ? ?

how about the cardstock in the neon color palette at their local copy store??

Guess what- ARE YOU STILL READING?? because the above IS NOT MY FIRST SCRAPBOOK

oh no, my first one was done in high school/college

check it out people, I know you want to know the story behind this bad boy- and you will, tomorrow (Tuesday Dec something)

and I will tell you where I put this quote in my home (clue, look at my stylish banner) tomorrow Tuesday, December something

"The best things you can give children,

next to good habits, are good memories."      

                                ~Sydney J. Harris

Enjoy your day

(wondering what this is all about- look at the top of this post)

Meet talented Jennifer

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and read about her in the Ella Ezine-
like the contrast of black and white with color photos

adorable glitter houses

Artful Blogging
Originally uploaded by charmedgirlnc.

Christmas Wreath **American Crafts**

Christmas Wreath **American Crafts**
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come on, now that is cute

Easy Holiday Gifts by Tami Morrison

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Love the coordinated pencil and mini mini notepad