Greetings, joyful crafters! Can you believe it’s only 16 days until Christmas? Astonishing, isn’t it? Today, let’s take a moment to remember Henry Cole, the British businessman who, back in 1843, was too busy to pen individual Christmas letters to his friends, family, and contacts. His innovative thinking led to the invention of the Christmas […]
According to my friend, Google, the origins of National Beautiful Day are unknown, but what is known is that it is a day to appreciate the beauty of the world. The sights, the sounds, the scenes and the gestures that we find beauty in. It might be a sunrise or a sunset. It could be […]
Greetings dear friends! World Kindness Day 2024 is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large. It encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness and foster a culture of […]
Hey everyone!! As the air turns crisp and cozy, November invites us to focus on gratitude for life. For digital scrapbookers, this season is a reminder of the joy in capturing memories that warm the heart. It’s all about documenting those moments of thankfulness—whether it’s family gatherings, quiet moments of reflection, or the laughter we […]
Greetings sweet scrappers!! To say I’m shocked at how quickly October has gone by is an understatement!! It is finally beginning to feel a little bit like fall here in far-northern Illinois and right now; while browsing the gallery and writing this blog, I am surrounded by the yummy aroma of a scrumptious pumpkin spice […]
According to Google, today we are to celebrate World Food Day. Food brings people together in a huge variety of ways, from family gatherings to first dates. Everyone has a favorite food, with varieties ranging from pizza to pasta, cookies to cakes, and all of the good stuff in between! So many amazing dishes and […]
If you’re a beginner digital scrapbooker, you’ve likely experienced the feeling of staring at a sea of paper options, embellishments, and templates, unsure of where to even begin. You’re not alone! It’s easy to get stuck in option overload when there are so many beautiful designs and endless possibilities at your fingertips. Even the best […]
Hello friends! Gosh, it’s hard to believe we’re welcoming in the month of October already and a new month of challenges has started! Seems that September was over in the blink of an eye!! While preparing for this post, I was blown away by the stunning layouts created by you, our amazing community for the […]
Hi there sweet scrappers! According to Google, today is National Daughter’s Day … a day to celebrate and cherish the gift of our daughters. Those that bring us so much love and joy into our lives. (Of course, those of us with sons feel the exact same way, but today we are talking about daughters). […]
We create habits for all types of things in our lives: from daily schedules to exercise routines. Habits are beneficial for us and have evolved over time for the ability of our survival as humans. We settle into our habits so that we are ready to respond to new things and new environments. This helps […]
Phew! After all of the Summer Challenge Shoutouts, it’s time to get back to regularly scheduled blog posts! Today I wanted to share some of the spectacular pages I’ve discovered in the gallery. Tammybean04 rocked her page using Em’s Summer Memories page drafts and her Island Life kit! Her photos are just stunning, and her […]
Hey everyone hope you’re having a great day. I wanted to stop by and share some inspiration on some common themes for documenting those back to school pages that seem to take up the gallery during this season. There are of course many varied ways to document school themed pages. I’m only going to cover […]
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