Sunday, June 30, 2013

It's Time for a Give Away!!


"Tools"
These are the tools of my trade. I've been scrapbooking with these amazing tools for over a decade. Right now I'm adjusting to the fact that the company that makes them is going through a rough time...and will probably not be supplying them at all any more. I'm sure, to some, it seems trite - but I am pretty sad about it. I hope that Creative Memories finds its mojo again...the only thing I know is that, with or without them, my scrapbooking will continue!


"Dots"
I am pleased to be sending a scrapbook to my 100th follower! I offered her a choice of themes, and she chose 'renew'...album will be on its way tomorrow!


"Stripes"
I love quotes ~ I find them to be a great source of inspiration for both my photography and my scrapbooking. 


"Sweet"
For me, the sweetness is in the details. 
And in the offering.


"E - Motion"
This is from a second book made to hold memories of a friend's mom. There's nothing like the precious guarding of our most important memories. It's why I do this...because I really believe it matters.


So, as these books prepare to fly away,
I'm offering my first ever
"leave-a-comment-and-I'll-draw-a-name"
give away.

{I started to feel like Verizon or Comcast...
I gave something to one of my newest subscribers without offering anything to the 
loyal followers who have been with me a while!}

Just leave a comment.
Make sure I have your email.
And on Wednesday night I'll draw a name.
You'll get to choose your theme, and I'll send you a book,
fully decorated - all you'll have to do is add the photos.

Good Luck!

*****WINNER*****
Congrats to Kim @ Little by Little!!

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Six Word Fridays ~ Kindness


Like sunlight after rain, is a
simple kindness on a dark day.


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{photo texture thanks to Tracey @ Nine Acres Designs}

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Notes


I'm a fan of the hand written note.
And of snail mail.
So I've been busy editing photos and making cards.
Some with sentiments, some with quotes.

Is there an Etsy shop in my future?


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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Black & White Wednesday ~ SOX!


Stance


Stare


Steal 


Speed


Score


Strength


SOX!!!

It was hard to watch the Bruins loose last night.
But it's back to my favorite guys...
and my favorite team.

Sure hope I make it back to Fenway a few more times this season.


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Monday, June 24, 2013

Wildflowers




I spent time last weekend with a huge field of wildflowers.
Captivated, I lost myself in a sort of timelessness.
I'm not sure, but I might have a new first love.

I think it's the beauty in the arbitrary that tugs at my heart. And the colors.
And all the swaying in the wind. The bowing down, bouncing up and circling around all done in perfect unison.
God's gentle flash mob.

I've got a little project going on with these photos - hope to share some finished shots later this week!


Dreamy, right?



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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Morning, Noon and Night













You must
live in 
the present,
launch
yourself
on every wave,
find
eternity
in every 
moment.

Henry David Thoreau














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for
Little Things Thursdays

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Black & White Wednesdays: Madi Goes Camping


I love this little girl.
Her mom is my daughter's BFF.
And her dad is my son-in-law's BFF.
(do guys say BFF?...I doubt it)
Auntie Melissa loves her so much she even lets her 'use' her camera.
Madi and Max are also BFF's.
There's just a tiny bit of personality going on here.
And enough energy for four kids!
We all love you Madi-bear!

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Dragonfly





It's the wings catching the sunlight that really got to me.
Flitting about in the tall grass and
sharing the splendor with the wild flowers,
I found the dragonflies to be...
...well...
simply mesmerizing!


{much more from this weekend's camping tript throughout the week!}


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and
Project 52


Thursday, June 13, 2013

Six Word Fridays ~ Peace



To camp in the woods on
a sunlit day. Leaves catch light
as the breeze whistles its tune.
A campfire {ahhhh, the crackling campfire}
sends smoke to dance on sunbeams.
Insects buzz all around, birds chime
in from above and critters scratch
and scamper through the dry leaves.
Coffee perks on the coleman and
a brook babbles through the clearing.

This symphony, this pleasing forest symphony,
is sweet music to my soul.
Nature works her magic, and in
the midst of all these sounds
she leaves me bathed in silence.

Peace. Peace is waiting in the
woods. Waiting to serenade all who 
enter with her songs of silence.




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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Black & White Wednesday: three little things




There are three little things around my house making me happy right now.


"Seche Vite" A miraculous top coat that I've discovered for my nails. Not only does it really, really, really, actually, totally dry minutes after you put it on....it preserves my manicure for days. If you do your own nails, it's a MUST try!


"Mail Boxes" I guess I should say mail baskets. And I know - who {other than me} hasn't used the basket on the stair trick... Well, it's new here. The son and the husband each have their own basket. I get home, check the mail and toss it into their spot - and forget about it! Clutter-be-gone!


"Writing Corner" The one room in the house that looks out over a deck, our yard and a tree filled hill is the dining room. So, I moved my desk into the corner...right next to the big sliding glass door. And made a little 'nook' for myself! It's a pretty spot to sit. Funny how just a little bit of furniture moving makes me so happy.





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