Baptism Book

I have a neice and a nephew who have turned 8 in June and have been/will be baptized this year. The book below is one I made for my nephew. I kept is simple and basic. I used lots of white and one basic color. For my niece I followed the same basic pattern, it just had more frills (ribbons, a few more decorative elements.) These were fun to do and I'm hoping it will make it easy for them to record this amazing day in their lives.

Jakob's Favorite Things

Here is a mini book I made for Jakob for this last birthday. Its such a fun way to showcase something in his life. This book focuses on his favorite things right now. I love having this documented because I know 6 months from now all the answers to these questions will be different. Its a way to freeze time and always remember the little things that make up who we are.

Scrapbook Page

Here is the only scrapbook layout we did at the retreat. I decided to put some photos of Jakob and Karter together on this page. I just want to add the title "Brothers" and add some journaling.

The Latest

I actually scanned these on the computer with my scanner. They didn't scan that great, I need to figure out how to do it better, but I thought I would still share them with you. It feels SO GOOD to be scrapbooking.

Christmas Cards 2009

Last night I just grabbed all my cards and started cutting away. Such an easy project!

Spring Time Inspiration

Lots of post out there in blogland talking about spring. I think we are all ready for a little springtime magic. This post was so inspiring. I love color!! The idea of taking pictures of bits of color around your home is something I will have to do. Just looking at this mini book of yellow makes me feel that springtime is indeed right around the corner.

Its More Then Photos, Paper, and Glue

Thought I would share some thoughts on scrapbooking. My camera's battery is dead and I have to recharge it, so I haven't been taking photos. I don't like to do too many posts without pictures. Anyway, just finished a project I will share as soon as I can take some photos. In this project I ramble on about scrapbooking and thought I would share. It is truly how I feel as I document our lives through photos and words.

Scrapbooking is not only a way to document our lives,but in doing so, we can see our lives in a new light. It helps us view what we do and we analyze why we do it and if we should continue to do it. What we see as we collect photos and write about our everyday lives helps us view ourselves clearly. It helps us keep what works, stop doing what doesn’t, and appreciate the precious moments that go all too quickly.

Utah Trip 2009

Easter 2006

Trying to catch up on all the photos I have not scrapbooked. Hope to see some more of these pages completed. Feels so good to get caught up. (Sorry the photo isn't great, blame the photographer!!)

Celebrating Oregon

Oregon is celebrating 150 years of statehood and Jakob's school asked each family to create something to display for this event. I decided to showcase all the things we love about our amazing state. Jakob helped me pick out some photos of us enjoying the many beauties of Oregon. I made a collage with photoshop, printed it out, and cut it in the shape of our shape. I was really happy with the way it turned out.

Newport Scrapbooked

These are the first digital pages I have done since I was on bedrest. It is so fun to scrapbook digitally for two reasons: 1. There is no mess to clean up. 2. Once you learn a few tricks, your pages come together so quickly!! I'm sure as I learn more I will be able to throw my pages together with even more speed. I will enjoy this way of recording our lives, but I don't think I could ever give up scrapbooking the traditional way. I think a lot more of my pages will come together digitally for the next little bit. I would like to keep up/catch up with recording our lives and with three little children it is hard to make time. Love that I now have an option to do both. (One of the blessings of bedrest!! So glad that I'm done with that.)

Me Album

I have been working on that list of projects I posted earlier. Tonight I have been focusing on my Me Album, since it is about me at 30 and I am now 31!! Crazy. I'm almost finished. I'll post pictures later.

I also worked on a couple bookshelves and Karter's quilt. Love the feeling of working on projects, so rewarding.

Scrapbooking Supplies!!

I just bought a couple kits from It Kit Studio and I am so excited to get them. I'm still trying to take it easy since I've been off bedrest, still want this baby to stay put for at least another couple weeks. So, what a perfect opportunity to get caught up on some scrapbooking. Digital scrapbooking is great and I am so glad I finally had the chance to learn how to do that!! BUT, I love to scrapbook and create with glue, paper, stamps, paint, buttons, etc. It has been so fun to do a couple pages these last couple days. I told myself I wasn't going to buy anymore scrapbooking supplies until I had made a dent in the ones I have, but these were such a good deal!! (40% and 75% off!!!) Anyway, I'm so excited to get them.

This is the sight I ordered these kits from. Such cute kits each month!!

http://www.itkitstudio.com/store/newstorefront2.html

Here is the April Kit I got!! So many fun colors!!

Here is the December Kit, 75% off!! So much fun Christmas paper!!

Oh, here are a couple other sights I like to order from. I'm actually signed up with Cocoa Daisy to receive their kits each month. They are based out of Oregon, fun!!

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/?SSAID=219598

http://www.cocoadaisy.com/

Free Digital Scrapbooking

Just wanted to list a couple of my favorite free digital scrapbooking sites.

http://www.shabbyprincess.com/downloads.asp

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/list/?c=24&f=c_336

http://creatingkeepsakes.com/mag/index.ihtml?issue=January+2007
This is one of my favorite kits!!

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