Category Archives: Scrapbooking

The day it all stopped, part 2

A couple days ago, I was sad about the loss of my scrapbooking hobby. Today, I had another thought. I stopped scrapbooking because I started telling my own story. In the scrapbooks, I told my children’s stories. I told our … Continue reading

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The day it all stopped

I haven’t scrapbooked in five years. Has it really been that long? It seems like just yesterday I was trimming photos and laying out beautiful pages. How did this happen? On New Year’s Eve my twin daughters pulled out all my old … Continue reading

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Week In The Life: Day 2.

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008: The morning rush: Matt carried Jewel's cello for orchestra practice, Jude hurried into his shoes. My morning cup of coffee–nectar of the gods. And after coffee, I cleaned bathrooms… ..and changed the linens. I played with … Continue reading

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The Book of Jude

Here’s a little book I made for Jude. I’m embarrassed to tell you how long it’s taken me to put this together. With all the exhaustion of pregnancy, I’ve had precious little energy to devote to scrapbooking. But this past … Continue reading

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O, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?

Rebecca Sower of scrapbooking fame (yes, that Rebecca Sower!!) tagged me on her blog! I am to write about 7 things which are lovely in my life right now. Here goes: 1.} A new baby  incubating inside me! 2.}  My … Continue reading

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Loving this!

The designers at Daisy D’s must have a window into my brain. I love their vintage patterns, and beautiful color schemes. This is the new Family collection. I can’t wait to use it for a special, secret page I’m planning … Continue reading

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More McCanns!

I call this beauty "Tiffany" for her Tiffany-blue satin ribbon. I used Prima flowers, Bohemia rhinestones, Daisy D’s die-cuts, Glossy Accents adhesive, a black sharpie, Americana acrylic paint, Making Memories blue staple, & a hot-glue gun. I call this can … Continue reading

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One little, two little, three little McCanns…

Awwww..aren’t they cuuuute?

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Miss Java McCann

Formerly known as Miss Don Francisco Coffee Can of The Pantry. Now, Miss Java McCann debuts with an updated look: she wears a respectable silk plaid skirt, but shows off her sassy side with a little ruffle n’ ribbon. Materials … Continue reading

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Papa & Mama McCann

The can decorating thing is getting a little crazy ’round here. Here’s Papa McCann (he’s the one on the left–don’t ask why I call him a he, I don’t know). His name is McCann. Not because he was made from … Continue reading

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