Scrapping and Music

One of the things I love most about scrapbooking is being able to share with someone the feelings you have in a special way. It is not like going and just buying a card (while that is awesome too) it is creating something to show someone how you feel in a more personal way. Add to that the power of music and it is an amazing way to demonstrate to someone you love just how much you mean to them.

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As most of you know, my family moved this past summer, again: two times in less than three years. Now, I am not a big fan of moving, by any stretch, but the first move it was our time, this past move it was not. It was something special that my husband earned and while I am proud, I have also been a little angry.

He recently said to me, that he bets I wish I would have married someone else. I was floored. I realize that my being down about the situation we are in has made him feel like I don't want to be with him and nothing could be further from the truth. So, I turned to my favorite hobby to express to him, just how much I love him and that being with him anywhere is where I am supposed to be. We are huge fans of Rascal Flatts and have many songs in our collections that speak to us, but this one at this time just seemed to really fit. I have included a link because I think listening along as you read the lyrics just makes it come to life so to speak.

http://musicremedy.com/audio/index.cfm?fuseaction=showaudioplayer&audioId=27326&quality=5

Anyway, if you ever want to get your feelings across without even saying a word, try making a scrapbook page for that special someone. And if you are like me and have a hard time putting things to words, do what I did and let the professionals do the writing for you. ;)

Happy Scrapping everyone!!

Sus

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School is back in session. The apples are ripe for picking. The stores are stocked with Halloween supplies. The air is turning cool. The days are getting shorter. I am just feeling in the Halloween mood! So I decided it was time to start my Halloween decorating!


I had purchased this wooden tree last fall. I painted it black and added some fun Halloween die cuts. My daughter just loves it!

The trick or treat sign was also plain wood. I painted it black as well. I then added 3 colors of glitter! I just think glitter is so fun – it adds a fun touch!!! Ribbon is another favorite of mine so I added lots to the wire!

The cards came together so easily! For the Haunted House card I used a large die cut, added a smaller one as well as some Halloween stickers. The fence was made by a punch.

For the witch card I used two patterned papers tied a ribbon on the seam. The large die cut has some dimension with 3D adhesive and the title uses basic letter stickers.


I hope this inspires you to dig out your Halloween decorations and to get started!!!! Boo to you!!!

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Scraps...

We have had several people write in about needing ways to organize their paper scraps. I struggled with this for awhile before I came up with a solution that works for me. I actually use my scraps now and clean-up is so easy!

At Target, I found these plastic 12x12 pull out drawers.

I cut a strip of the color and put it on the outside to easily identify the color. I also have a drawer for patterned papers and specialty papers.

When I need a scrap – I just pull out the drawer and find what I need.

When I’m done working on a page, if I have scraps big enough to save, it is really fast to pull out the drawer and throw them in. I store them under my countertop. It takes some space, but it is worth it for me. I can turn around from my desk and easily access them.

I couldn't find the same containers I bought but these are very similar. They are $29.99 at Target.com.

Renee