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Around Here: May 2014
Another packed month. Beginning some new journeys, managing commitments, and trying to remember to breathe. Lately, I’ve been: … marveling at our garden’s blooms. After a good rainstorm, James and I finally weeded our flowering beds. Olivia was such a great little helper! She loved being outside and eagerly carried the weeds we pulled over…
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In the Workshop: Quick and Easy Scrapbook Page
Want to know how I made this? Click over to Snap Click Supply Co’s blog for a step by step! I just love combining beautiful digital elements with handcrafted embellishments! Here’s the full digital base starting point: What sweet memories are you recording lately?
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Easy Spring Gift Box
I fell in love with this beautiful lattice gift box in the silhouette store. And, it just happened to be the right size for a darling album from one of Olivia’s sessions with our favorite photographer, Tiffany Henning. I cut the file out using my silhouette and adorned the top of the box with a…
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Two Photos and a Lifetime in Between
Mother’s Day is around the corner. My mom has always treasured this little grouping of photos that sits nestled in the edges of her dresser mirror: I was probably 15 months old, happily exploring flowers at my grandparent’s garden. The little girl on the carousel is my mom. I recently asked her why the photos…
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Around Here: April 2014
I didn’t think that life could actually get fuller. And then it did. April has flown by and I’m trying to catch my breath and replace moments of overwhelm with confident faith that everything that needs to get done will. This month I have been: … finishing projects. … planning surprises. … reading this article:…
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Easy Handmade Spring Butterfly Card
This card couldn’t be easier to make. I started by cutting out this digital file by Samantha Walker on my silhouette. Then, I added a white square to the inside to highlight and contrast the butterfly cut-out. A couple of punched butterflies staggered in a diagonal line adhered with glue dots finished out the look!…
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Cherry Blossoms of Japan
A few days ago, I posted this photo on Instagram for “throw back Thursday” with the caption: Remembering our incredible trip to Japan 4 years and all the gorgeous blooms! Today’s weather is just absolutely perfect- there’s a slight breeze in the air, the temperature is hovering around 70 degrees, and the cherry trees in…
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In the Workshop: Easy Easter Gift
Olivia sent some special packages to her favorite buddies that contained a Spring/Easter surprise. Aren’t these solar powered dancing chicks adorable!? Olivia has gotten such a kick out of watching this toy- she is constantly pointing, “talking,” and running up to her new friend! I packaged this easy Easter gift in a DIY container made…
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