We've been making scrapbooking videos with the iPad:
Heads Up! Valentine's Day is Tommorow! No, I haven't done anything yet. No, I'm not worried about it. Here's why:
A few years ago I had a blog post about how I don't like to buy Valentine's Day cards here is the link to that post (#2) and other posts about Valentine's Day and improving your marriage by scrapbooking:
1. Celebrate the pople you love with mini books.
2. Why I don't buy Valentine's Day Cards.
10 Reasons Why I Love You Mini Book:
I'm taking Stacy Julian's Twelve Class at Big Picture Classes and this week focuses on People You Love, the audio message from Stacy this week focuses on a Simple Scrapbooks mini-book called 10 Reasons I Love You. Several years ago, I actually won a few of these mini-books at the National Scrapbooking Day crop my local scrapbooking store, Scrapbooking in Paradise. I love making mini books but haven't made one in a while, maybe I'll make a few before Valentine's Day. Here are 10 links to Mini Books I have Made.
1. 10 Reasons I Love My Husband Mini Book (This is the Simple Scrapbooks product that Stacy Julian was talking about in this week's Audio for the Twelve Class).
2. Home Made Thankful Mini Book
3. Turning Old Hard Cover Books Into Scrapbooks
4. A Day In The Life Mini Book
5. Autobiography in Mini Book (One Page Per Year)
6. My Life In Three Words Mini Book
7. My Daughter's Mini Book Incorporated Onto A Scrapbook Layout
10. Metal Mini Book
It looks like its been about 5 years since I did this type of album for my husband, maybe I'll make another one.
Want more mini books? Check out these links:
I made this page a couple of years ago and I'm STILL on my journey to attaining my goal weight. I am HOPING that 2012 will be my year. I'm enjoying a relaxing day today but I'm mentally gearing up to hit it hard in the new year and am excited about the MOVE MORE EAT WELL class at Big Picture.
MY 12 RESOLUTIONS FOR 2012:
1. Reach my #1 Goal at the Office
2. More togetherness w/ Charlie - just the 2 of us.
3. Three {yes 3!} Ski Trips. Whoo Hooo!
4. Find time everyday 4 Yoga, Stepping, Weights or some sort of exercise.
5. Keep up with Project Life & post 52 Weeks on my Blog.
6. Finish writing & editing first Improv Scrapbooking Book & Write & epublish 6 more.
7. Finish Losing 50 Pounds & Attain Goal Weight by 7/4/12
8. Take cre8tive classes and spend time everyday creating & learning new things.
9. Celebrate Ally's 9th.
10. Celebrate Mac's 10th.
11. Get New Venture Going w/ Charlie & Finish 11 or More by End of Year.
12. Create 12x12 = 144 layouts in the Twelve Class.
(Bonus: 13. Celebrate our 13th Wedding Anniversary!)
What are your NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS?
Hello Scrapbooking Blogging Friends!
This month the Scrapworthy Lives - The Happiness Project - focuses on the concept of "PAY ATTENTION!"
Author Gretchen Rubin's "Pay Attention" month in the "The Happiness Project" included meditation, examining true rules, stimulating the mind in new ways, and keeping a food diary. For me, when I think about paying attention, I can't help but think about how scrapbooking helps me to pay attention to the good things in life.
I also can't help but think about my son's issue with paying attention. He has ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In our family, we have spent a lot of time and attention on his ADHD issues. As a result, I think maybe we are sometimes guilty of paying less attention to my daughter. I made these two scrapbook layouts about paying attention to my daughter:
Journaling: "Mom! Look! Look how high I can swing!" Allison called out across the playground. "Come Here! Come Here! And bring your camera!" Said my 7 year old daughter who normally does not want me snapping her picture all the time. "Did you get it?" She commanded with a smile. "Lay down so I’m on top of the bar!" "Got it" I called back. "I know you think Mac is the only one who has the super-powers to swing high, but I can swing higher!" Allison declared with what seemed like a lot of forethought. Later, when we got home, I came across the scrapbook I had made for my son, Mac, called "Super Mac" which included pictures of him swinging high. I created that book for my son after reading a book called "The Gift of ADHD" which depicts a boy swinging high on a tire swing. Then I realized that maybe Allison was feeling a bit jealous of the attention we give to Mac and his special needs because of his ADHD. Charlie and I are constantly trying to figure out the best way to address the ever changing special needs associated with Mac’s ADHD; and so it must feel to Allison like all of our attention is on her big brother. Allison, the little sister, has generally been so well behaved and is quieter by comparison, so she tends to get a little less attention. This exchange and these pictures of my daughter remind me that she also needs lots of attention and that she too has special gifts and needs. Now I make extra special sure that I am giving my full attention to Allison every day for a part of the day and we have special "Girl Dates" which we have always had but now take on a deeper meaning. Allison: I love you my girl. Mommy (photos January 2011 / journaling October 2011).
Journaling: Allison, My Sweet Girl, You are always saying: "Look at Me!" "Find Me!" "Play With Me!" "Chase Me!" "Watch Me!" "Listen to Me!" I was recently talking to your friend Aspen’s Mom and she declared "Oh! Your Daughter is an EXTROVERT!" after only talking to you for a few minutes - and I realized she was so right! You love being the CENTER OF ATTENTION and you love having company no matter what you are doing Yes, my girl, I’m not sure how this didn’t occur to me much sooner, You are a charming, friendly, and authoritative little extrovert! After realizing this, I did a Myers Briggs Test for kids and your personality type is EFJ - Extraverted-Feeling-Judging; the test results are on the back of this page. They say that you are well suited to becoming a CAREGIVER which is interesting since you have always said you’d like to be a doctor or dentist or animal doctor, those professions will suit your personality type perfectly. I LOVE YOU and your type and I love it when you ask me to take your picture like you did this day on the slide! Love, Mommy 10/2011
On both layouts, I created circles {with nesting die cut circles on one layout and with brads and the naturally framed circle of the slide in the other layout} around my daughter so that she would be the center of attention:
Ok, now go pay attention to the other Scrapworthy Lives Happiness Project Blogs!
Here is the Blog Roll List:
2. http://kissandtellscrapbooking.typepad.com
5. http://adriennefalzon.blogspot.com
6. http://nickylamarche.typepad.com
7. http://www.valerieserfozo.com
8. http://scrapsandsass.blogspot.com
9. http://www.scrapworthylives.com
11. http://mahsliceoflife.blogspot.com
12. www.MichelleRoycroft.blogspot.com
13. http://www.kimberlykalil.com
14. http://www.1200somemiles.com
15. www.scrappingmojo.blogspot.com
16. http://www.yourmemoryconnection.com
Enjoy the Blog Hop & Pay Attention!
On birthdays, I'm not the best at buying cards - actually I think they are a giant waste of money - and I'm not a card maker either. Chances are, however, if you are in my family and its your birthday - I'll make a scrapbook layout about you. I won't give you the layout, mind you, but I will make it and think happy thoughts about you. Maybe someday, I'll put these types of layouts in a digital photobook so that the people in my People We Love Albums will actually get to enjoy these layouts.
This aqua colored patterened paper with the cameras is one of the first pieces of scrapbooking patterened paper I ever bought probably in 1998 - but here it is looking hip and trendy (imho) - in this layout which is a scraplift inspired idea from This Layout from I Heart Penguins .
Chances are, if its your birthday and you are in my family, I'll also make you a birthday border from odds and ends scrapbooking supplies:
Ok, so I'm off to a birthday party for a Virgo - we have a lot of Virgo's in our family (my sister, my mother, my cousin, my sister in law, just to name a few); so I've thought a lot about the commonalities of Virgos and my compatibility with them. I think there is probably a little something to the astology thing - and tarot.com seems to have a general enough but also specific enough daily email horoscope that I've been getting for years and it is freakishly right on every day. So here's what tarot.com says about Gemini's and Virgo's being friends:
"The two of you have keen intellects and enjoy discussing books, politics and current events. Your attitude toward these issues is a little more detached than your friend's, but that's only to be expected. Virgo takes everything to heart, which can be a source of strain in your friendship. Be very careful about making offhanded jokes to the Virgin, for your friend can take such remarks very personally. At times, your pal's anxiousness can get on your nerves, while your frivolity can drive Virgo to distraction. For the most part, though, you can enjoy a fulfilling friendship. Activities like hiking appeal to you both, since Virgo loves the outdoors and you like exploring. Alternately, you could both enjoy bird watching. Hands-on activities like pottery and knitting could also have tremendous appeal for you."
Hmmmm. Here's what a few other sites say:
"A relationship between a Gemini and a Virgo is one that evolves over time. Both friends need to take an effort to understand and appreciate each other. Gemini could often have more than one opinion about everything. Vigo must accept this character of Gemini, and act accordingly. If they could understand each other well, Gemini and Virgo could have a long lasting friendship. Initially Gemini might find Virgo too serious and fussy. Both star signs need to be patient and wait for their friendship to blossom. Gemini and Virgo have an entirely dissimilar outlook of everything. Gemini might find the bare, plain attitude of Virgo drab and monotonous, and Virgo might resent the vacillating and unrealistic nature of Gemini. Gemini could introduce excitement and fun into the lives of Virgo. The twins are quicker in reaching decisions than the virgin, but the virgin is more stable in its decisions. Gemini do whatever suits their fancy for the moment, while Virgo work towards achieving set goals. Gemini must be careful not to be too aloof from Virgo, while Virgo must learn not to censure or rebuke Gemini too much. Gemini might dislike the fussy and exacting character of Virgo, and Virgo might find the fickle and changing nature of Gemini unappealing. Virgo usually concentrate on one thing at a time, while Gemini keep changing their attention to different things. Virgo should not deprive Gemini of their independence. They could always make use of the ideas and innovations of Gemini."
"Gemini is a jack-of-all-trades, a whiz-kid, a trickster and a messenger. Virgo is a technician, an efficiency expert, and a bargain seeker. If you can give a Gemini good communication, social interchanges and a variety of life experience, then you have a better chance of getting their love and affection. If you can give a Virgo good health and the time to do things right you have a better chance of getting their love and affection. TIP: You will be happy when you determine exactly what you want together. Gemini is essentially articulate, versatile and adroit; Gemini likes variety. Gemini is an idea person. Virgo is essentially level- headed with something of a flair for statistics and analysis. Virgo is highly selective and prone to inquiries and examinations. Gemini will find Virgo to be practical, methodical and in possession of natural money handling abilities. Gemini's mind naturally likes to go from subject to subject. Gemini has varied interests and like to keep up with what's going on in the world. Gemini can be the original "quick study" who grasps facts, concepts and ideas; but Gemini can get bored easily and do not like things to drag along. Virgo can be cautious in matters of the heart. Virgo likes to do things for people and tends to be more of a giver than a taker. However, Virgo does need to be thanked. Virgo may feel like Gemini has not one, but at least two different personality sides. Gemini needs open lines of communication. The best friends for Gemini are the ones who appreciate Gemini's sense of humor."
Long Story Short? I think that the relationship between Gemini's and Virgo's can be challenging because I feel like we are totally different beasts; but I've got a lot of these relationships in my life, so like understanding people with their Myers-Briggs personalities - I think its useful to know astrological signs too, even though I'm not sure I totally and completely believe the astrology bit, the common traits do seem to be right on; and September is a busy birthday month for me because of all of the Virgos in our family.
Daisy Girls layout inspired by Celine Navarro's "Love Being a Teacher" Layout.
this guy:
I had a crush on him in high school not only because he is so darned cute, but he's funny and smart; and he is still all of those things. He's still single & I'm happily married to a funny, smart, and cute guy; so there's no love connection or anything like that, just a lot of admiration, and I had a really nice chat with him at the reunion. So I guess I just have to nominate Eric for the next series of the Bachelor, although I like him too much to do that to him. He's still single & living in NYC ladies.
I printed these pictures of Katie and I on my at home printer and then printed out our post-reunion emails. And, no, if you can't read them, I'm not going to post the journaling - we Daisy Girls have to have some secrets you know? I know the page isn't perfect but its fun and I love it and it captures us. I love you Katie! Daisies Forever!
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