tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25424976431740441382024-02-20T15:24:14.103-05:00The Papercrafting LeagueRoberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-33509819681591334402023-09-24T18:44:00.001-04:002023-09-24T18:44:40.401-04:00Who is Scrapbooking in 2023? <br /><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b>I am finally making my favorite hobby a priority again! What are you currently scrapbooking? Are you making cards as well? Leave me a comment! 👇👇👇</b></span><br /><img align="right" src="http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc429/motherof3ezra/signature-2.png" style="border: 0px;" /><br /></p><br />Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-44211113688380326722015-12-30T17:51:00.002-05:002015-12-30T17:51:48.834-05:00Let's Scrap 12-15-15 Sketch<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the original sketch from<a href="http://letsscrapsketches.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"> Let's Scrap,</a> and I have to say I was super excited to use 8 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">photos! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was a great sketch to be able to incorporate several patterned papers without making my photos disappear, and I hope it inspires you!</span><br />
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-40957762184769311762015-12-22T09:30:00.000-05:002015-12-22T09:30:27.013-05:00Scrapbook Challenges Sketch #462<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm working with another super helpful sketch from </span><a href="http://scrapbookchallenges.com/sketch-462/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scrapbook Challenges</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> this week that features 4 square photos!</span> Head on over to their blog! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have several challenges every month, not just sketches!</span> </div>
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<br />Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-19203905426522610232015-12-16T20:04:00.000-05:002015-12-16T20:04:50.060-05:00Scrapbook Challenges Sketch 461<br />
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This week I worked with Sketch 461 from <a href="http://scrapbookchallenges.com/sketch-461/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Challenges</a>, and I have to say that I love it! Because I have so many photos to scrap from my 3 boys and 1 daughter-in-law, I have had to make a promise to myself to use no less than 3 photos each page! This sketch with 4 photos and everything placed so symmetrically was right up my alley! </div>
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<br />Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-34872653965597481642015-12-08T00:30:00.000-05:002015-12-08T00:30:00.981-05:00Let's Scrap Challenge 12-1-15 <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm playing along with the <a href="http://letsscrapsketches.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">12-1-15 Sketch challenge at Let's Scrap</a>, and I love being able to use 7 photos in two pages!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click on over to Let's Scrap and join in on the fun!</span></div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-10525399547733150892015-12-06T22:54:00.000-05:002015-12-06T22:54:32.049-05:00Let's Get Sketchy & Picture This One Word Blog Hop Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is my 2 page layout of my sweet boy, Ezra that I created for the One Word Blog Hop Challenge from</span><a href="http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Let's Get Sketchy</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> & </span><a href="http://picturethischallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Picture This</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. The instructions were to create any type of project that centered on only ONE word from the following list:</span> <br />
<li>Love</li>
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<li>Grateful</li>
<li>Friend</li>
<li>Baby</li>
<li>Me</li>
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<li>Smile</li>
<li>Encourage</li>
<li>Faithful</li>
<li>Enjoy</li>
<li>Believe</li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Dream ****** I chose this one!</span></li>
<li>Favorite</li>
<li>Wonderful</li>
<li>Hope</li>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-30642211231841698862015-12-05T16:52:00.002-05:002015-12-05T16:52:49.004-05:00Let's Get Sketchy November Wk 5 Scrap Lift Challenge<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The current challenge at <a href="http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-12-02T14:50:00-06:00&max-results=3" target="_blank">Let's Get Sketchy</a> celebrates that November has 5 weeks this year, and celebrates the previous work of their talented team members! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really liked that she included 3 photos that made a nice square focal point, and so I decided to use 4 square photos!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I mimicked her soft, layered background papers, and adhered my embellishments in similar locations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Check out the <a href="http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-12-02T14:50:00-06:00&max-results=3" target="_blank">Let's Get Sketchy</a> blog for great inspiration and challenges!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Manufacturers: My Mind's Eye, Queen & Co, Close To My Heart, Quickutz</span></div>
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Merry Christmas!</div>
Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-68709978962369385812015-12-04T10:27:00.004-05:002015-12-04T10:27:35.873-05:00Scrapbook Challenges FlashBack Friday #184<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm finally back to scrapbooking and posting on the blog! Woohoo! It has been almost a FULL YEAR since I posted here on The Papercrafting League, and I am praising the Lord that He has brought me back!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to jump right in with a sketch challenge at Scrapbook Challenges, and worked from <a href="http://scrapbookchallenges.com/flashbackfriday-sketch-184/" target="_blank">Sketch #184 in the November-December Flashback Friday challenge</a>! Here is the updated sketch from SC, and below is my one page layout!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The journaling section included in the sketch forced me to come up with more details than just the date! Thanks, Scrapbook Challenges!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I used American Crafts Junior collection papers, My Mind's Eye Lime Twist twine, Zots glue dots, Scenic Route Grafton Park chipboard, thickers vinyl alphabet stickers, and Queen & Co. washi tape. </span></div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-38384659394906884712014-12-25T20:38:00.001-05:002014-12-25T20:38:31.081-05:00A Family Vacation: A Layout for Frosted Designs<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I created this layout specifically for the "All in The Family," challenge at <a href="http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Frosted Designs!</a></span> </div>
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I enjoyed this challenge, and decided to write my own quote about family. I truly feel my family is a gift from God. In this layout, I featured photos from a family vacation with my husband, son and mom! </div>
Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-34220121015188330382014-07-07T19:56:00.001-04:002014-07-07T19:56:24.193-04:00MAP - A Layout for Kreative Koncepts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm so excited to announce that I found a super inspiration blog, called <a href="http://blog.scrapfriends.com.au/2014/07/sketch-challenge-27.html" target="_blank">Kreative Koncepts!</a></span> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone knows that I love a sketch with 2 or more photos, so I didn't need to make any adjustments to this one! Here is my sweet boy, featured in a little baseball outfit!</span></div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-22906551052867121882014-07-05T21:29:00.001-04:002014-07-05T21:29:11.077-04:00Scrap Our Stash Challenge #16<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A stash challenge from <a href="http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/p/current-challenges.html" target="_blank">Scrap Our Stash</a> is exactly what I needed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my kind of challenge - to USE WHAT I ALREADY HAVE - because I have too much stuff! Using as much from my stash is one of my goals in scrapbooking during 2014!</span><br /><a href="http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/p/current-challenges.html" target="_blank"><img alt="http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/p/current-challenges.html" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddhSkF1lB-jcH4yXmAZONrHMwoyATzH6zj5aGqHnCWwKhIltDue_3QjJdWqbXxqdQnxlXpiaEW77RBlK8446T2EnSanLCFtdNQOpYGqVmJ6FJDWE3YLDVYX3Y3BBnQTWe7dPQMrJ_9cc/s1600/Let's+Go+Shopping.jpg" width="187" /></a></div>
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Washi tape</div>
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Striped Paper (not lined)</div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-6732375783788290782014-06-29T19:50:00.005-04:002014-06-29T19:52:26.603-04:00Stuck?! SKetches June 1st Sketch<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I seized this opportunity to use a bunch of products from my stash to create a layout based on the <a href="http://www.sketchabilities.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sketchabilities #117</a> sketch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My goal for 2014 is to scrap 2 or more photos on every page, so I added 2 photos to this great sketch from <a href="http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/2014/06/team-week-3.html" target="_blank">Let's Get Sketchy!</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And here is my layout, based on this super easy sketch:</span></div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-48372465269798662642014-06-26T18:58:00.001-04:002014-06-26T18:58:00.945-04:00Stuck?! Sketches: June 15th<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a sketch girl! They really help me get that jumpstart on a layout, especially if features more than 1 photo! I love the <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Stuck?!Sketches</a> blog for their inspiration several times a month! Here is the June 15th sketch I worked from:</span></div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-75412449168097096332014-04-07T08:13:00.003-04:002014-04-07T08:13:37.568-04:00April Challenges at Scrapping Everyday Miracles!<br />
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-62217421645073624492014-01-28T18:30:00.000-05:002014-01-28T18:30:45.574-05:00A Layout for Stuck! Sketches, January 15 Sketch<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Typically, I prefer to work with several photos on a layout, as I am 3 years behind in chronologically scrapping my son's life, but when I finished up the stack of photos from our zoo trip, this one was left! I love my son's tiny finger pointing at the animals, and the profiles of the ones I love!</span> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I was pleased to create this layout with paper and zoo theme embellishments that are SEVERAL years old! I also pulled out my overabundance of buttons, and used several of those!</span> </div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-22499887159504268712013-12-08T18:52:00.000-05:002013-12-08T18:52:29.098-05:00bunny love: A Layout for Stuck?! Sketches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had loads of fun with this sketch, and knew I had to use this quirky photo of my son gingerly holding a bunny at the Apple Festival!</span> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I pulled out lots of OLD supplies from my stash, including the printed mini tags, and that blue vellum tag, which is likely 10 years old! Whew! I made my "picture frame," from the negative spaces of a square punch, and used several buttons from my excessive collection. Enjoy!</span></div>
<br />Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-63443686812126500562013-12-08T18:29:00.000-05:002013-12-08T18:29:13.690-05:00Discover: A Layout for Sketchabilities #104<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although this sketch features 1 photo, my file folders open to reveal 4 more photos!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This sketch challenged me to step out of my comfort zone by bringing out the spray ink and acrylic paint!</span> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really like how it turned out, and am looking for to the next sketch!</span></div>
Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-10803298423053225672013-12-08T18:11:00.002-05:002013-12-08T18:11:30.047-05:00Giddy UP: A Layout for Let's Get Sketchy<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am 3 years behind in chronologically scrapbooking my youngest son's life, and this layout is proof! These photos were taken in the fall of 2010, and I am just now working with them! I also take TOO MANY photos, and even though I only scrap the best ones, there are still so many! I had fun with this sketch, and was able to incorporate several scraps of my favorite papers, crepe paper handmade rosettes and everything was from my stash! Enjoy!</span></div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-8444678612042335872013-12-01T21:22:00.000-05:002013-12-01T21:22:26.991-05:00Advent Calendar!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Today is the first day of our very first family Advent celebration, and I kicked it off with this Advent countdown calendar box! (Check out the Christmas them challenge at <a href="http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-theme-challenge.html" target="_blank">Scrapping Everyday Miracles!)</a></span><br />
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I covered this Karen Foster Peek-A-Box with a Christmas paper collection by Making Memories, Sizzix Big Shot and sizzlits dies, American Crafts thickers, Close To My Heart distressing ink, various buttons, Glue Dots, gingham ribbon, bling and punches!</div>
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Details! The kits included numeral stickers, so I accented with black distress ink.</div>
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I popped out the red in the paper with glittered hearts, to symbolize the love of God for us. </div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-51730867131939016732013-11-16T21:31:00.000-05:002013-11-16T21:31:54.661-05:00WILD at heart: A Layout for Sketch - N - Scrap<div style="text-align: center;">
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I created this layout, "Wild at Heart" for the sketch challenge at Sketch N Scrap! This is the first time I've entered a challenge on the blog, and I was excited to discover it! </div>
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I was thrilled to be able to use 4 photos on this sketch, as I am 3 years behind chronologically, in scrapping my youngest's memorable events! LOL!</div>
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To create this layout, I used these products:</div>
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* embroidery floss, apple brads, buttons from my stash</div>
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Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-69110282250989672062013-10-20T17:19:00.002-04:002013-10-20T17:20:34.613-04:00Atypical<br />
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My two year old, just being himself on a typical Autumn day. He touches, tastes, and smells everything! I used Bazzill cardstock to matte the photos, some black buttons, and all other elements are from the Simple Stories 24/7 collection. Enjoy!<br />
<br />Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/15759830145005902852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542497643174044138.post-73045887661513762832013-10-06T19:54:00.000-04:002013-10-06T19:54:00.929-04:00I've been busy homeschooling! Hi everyone! I can't believe it has been 2 months since I posted on my blog! Uggh! I've been homeschooling my youngest son, which has been amazingly fun! I hope to get some of my layouts up for you to see! <br />
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<a href="http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapping Everyday Miracles August Main Challenge</a>...."I Can Do All Things Through Christ".<br />
<i>For I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13</i><br />
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God created us to do great things and gives us the strength, courage and perseverance to do them! He also delights in us and with us when we do---isn't that cool? So this month I want to you to <b>create a project about an accomplishment...it can be your own or a loved ones.</b><br />
<b><br /></b> <i>The LORD your God is with you, </i><br />
<i>He is mighty to save.</i><br />
<i>He will take great delight in you,</i><br />
<i>He will quiet you with his love, </i><br />
<i>He will rejoice over you with singing.</i><br />
<i>Zephaniah 3:17</i><br />
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I chose to create a layout about my daughter Ellie's Kindergarten graduation (back in spring 2012). She is in the Dual-Language program and many times felt overwhelmed not understanding very much of the Spanish language, but she has stuck with it despite her fears, and is on her way to becoming a fluent Spanish speaker (she will be going into the 2nd grade in the program this Fall). I know God is so very proud of her...just like I am!<br />
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So, you can choose anything that you consider an accomplishment---completing a degree, finishing a race, beating an illness, weight loss, etc. Can't wait to see what God is doing in your lives.<br />
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Oh, and don't forget the<b> Scrap Twist...use metal or something metallic on your project!</b><br />
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Here is my layout for the August Main Challenge and my twist metal elements are the brads, and the metal pin holding the flowers and star above the tag!<br />
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