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Quotes on Creativity...Wisdom from Kermit the Frog 2007-08-06 20:16:00 Here are a couple quotes on creativity that I found recently that I really like: “Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.” William Plomer In scrapbooking, aren't we always searching for ways to discover new ways to express our creativity, developing new products or find creative new uses for old ones? “When you’re trying to stay creative, too many rules can drive you loopy. ...

SSFS #27 - Request Some Free Inspiration Delivered Directly to Your Mailbox - Catologs 2007-08-05 09:38:00 Catalogs are a great sourse for scrapbooking inspiration. Not only does perusing the latest in mail order shopping help you to discover the latest trends in color, texture and design, but you can also garner ideas for your layouts based on the way they arrange their products on the page...after all, isn't their overall objective to make the presentation pleasing to the eye (in order to encourage ...

Rockin' Girl Blogger 2007-08-03 17:59:00 I was tagged by Shaunte. She's a Rockin' Girl Blogger and I guess now I am too! :-) 1. Your entire family has gone away for the weekend. The house is all yours. What are the first three things you do? Hmmm...let's see...I certainly wouldn't waste it cleaning, or doing laundry and anything 'productive' like that. I'd have to say I would: #1 - Sleep in; #2 - Do some scrapping; #3 - Do some more ...

Sunset on Lewis & Clark Lake 2007-08-02 20:31:00 A few more photos from our evening trip to the beach the other night: I do love this picture...think I will have to Photoshop out those buoys, though. ... Amp

Evening at the Beach 2007-08-01 19:02:00 Well, sort of...the other evening, Lynn, Kaitlin and I went down to what we call our 'beach' here in Yankton, SD to snap a few pictures. I'm sure the little bits of sandy areas we find here along the Missouri River aren't anything like the real thing. Hopefully someday I'll have the opportunity to make the true comparison by actually visiting an ocean side beach. Regardless, it was a beautiful ...

Me? A Memory Makers Master? One Can Dream... 2007-07-31 19:10:00 So, I did it...I sent in my submission for the 2008 Memory Makers Masters Contest...one real layout following the theme of "I wish" and color copies of four of my other favorite recent layouts. Even though I have been submitting my layouts to magazines for about a year now, this is the first time that I have every submitted my work for this type of competition. It was kind of a last-minute ...

SSFS #26 - 10 Print Ads for Scrapbooking Inspiration 2007-07-29 07:53:00 Last week, the Sunday Spur for Scrapbookers consisted of the inspirational qualities of business cards. This week, print advertising is taking the spotlight. Included here are 10 ads that I find inspiring - some on many levels - and hopefully you will find some inspiration in them as well. Ad #1 - Songi - This ad has such a sleek, simple design. I love the position of the two photos and the line ...

My Next Published Layout - Scrapbook Play by Simple Scrapbooks!! 2007-07-27 18:25:00 I am SOOOO excited!! Just saw the cover of the Simple Scrapbooks Special Issue that will feature one of my layouts! It is called "Scrapbook Play" and you can preorder it here. I'm not 100% sure when this is coming out, but I think sometime in September. Here's the description from the Simple Scrapbooks website: Scrapbooking has never been more fun! Our newest special issue Scrapbook Play, ...

What's a Bumpy Elephant Worth? 2007-07-26 19:31:00 Entrance Fee for Circus - $16.00 Cotton Candy - $1.50 Blue Snow Cone - $1.50 Ticket to stand in line 15 minutes for a 2 minute elephant ride - $7.00 Watching your child giggle for the entire time - PRICELESS! (Kaitlin's comment after the ride: "Mom, that elephant was a little bumpy!") ...

Recent Photos in a Cute White Tunic 2007-07-24 19:27:00 Here are a few pictures I took of Kaitlin when we went for a walk recently. I had just gotten this cute little tunic for her and wanted some shots. This wasn't quite the shot I was hoping for with the purple bushes, but still cute. We came across this neat old house downtown and thought it would just make a great background. We knocked to ask if it was okay, but no one seemed to be home, so ...

A Review of "Scrapbooking for the Time Impaired" by Kerry Arquette & Andrea Zocchi 2007-07-23 20:15:00 Scrapbooking for the Time Impaired: Advice and Inspiration for the Too-Busy Scrapper by Kerry Arquette & Andrea Zocchi Amazon Description: It’s a fast-paced world out there, and obody knows it better than moms. With all their “must-dos,” finding a moment to enjoy their scrapbooking can be a problem. Here’s the solution: a book that speaks directly to these busy mothers, offering support, ... Amp

SSFS #25 - Business Cards for Scrapbooking Inspiration? 2007-07-22 07:46:06 Sure, why not? Anything can be inspiring, especially this great set of business cards featured on Flickr by Daily Poetics including 541 'cards' for inspiration! Card/Challenge #1 - The design of this card could easily be transformed into a layout. The color combination is also modern and inspiring. Card/Challenge #2 - How about this...a unique rope treatment to embellish the outer edges of a ' ...

Rhonna Farrer - Another Beautiful New Line - Rhonna Christmas 2007-07-21 17:55:59 I've been a great fan on Rhonna Farrer's (of Autumn Leaves) products for awhile now and her new Rhonna Christmas line certainly doesn't disappoint. She's always impressed me with her bold use of color. Her intricate die cut designs in some of the papers themselves and also in the embellishments are just awe-inspiring. I also envy her delicate doodling (certainly can't do this myself!). As if ...

A Little Too Much Cotton Candy! 2007-07-20 21:53:00 Last night we went to the circus. We enjoyed the show. Kaitlin got some cotton candy. WARNING: THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS TOO MUCH COTTON CANDY: ...

Fun Quiz - Just One Word 2007-07-18 17:39:00 Just One Word - Just a fun little meme for today: 1. Where is your cell phone? Charging 2. Relationship? Married 3. Your hair? Long 4. Work? Necessary 5. Your sister? Lynn 6. Your favorite thing? Scrapbooking 7. Your dream last night? None 8. Your favorite drink? Tea 9. Your dream car? Clean 10. The room you're in? Basement 11. Your shoes? Flip-flops 12. Your fears? Numerous 13. What do you want ...