Words to Live By

A counselor at summer camp when I was a teenager hung these words on each girl's locker in our cabin. I've kept my copy in a safe place all these years and thought it was a good fit for Kim's Words to Live By circle journal.


This particular circle journal was bittersweet to work on as it marks the end. I shipped it to Kim on Monday and found my own on my doorstep Wednesday afternoon. I haven't opened the box to mine yet. Instead I placed it under our Christmas tree to enjoy on Christmas Day - although it is quite tempting to look! :)

Supplies: Rose Moka patterned paper; Bazzill white cardstock; EK Success border punch; staples; unknown flower; Autumn Leaves button; Making Memories stitches; Micron black pen; poem author unknown.

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Optimistic

This month I had Monica's My Imaginary Friends circle journal. She asked us to each create a 2-page layout about ourselves sharing photos of our family & pets and answering the question "What is just one word that describes you?" After thinking a bit, I decided on "optimistic" as I think it fits my personality perfectly. I've always been a happy, glass half-full person and believe there is a positive in every situation.


Supplies: Bazzill (purple) and miscellaneous (cream) cardstock; Making Memories patterned paper; QuicKutz Sunshine font, tab & circle dies; Fiskars and EK Success border punches; black stamp ink; Micron black pen.

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Lucky

The last two circle journals I managed to complete before Dylan's birth thanks to help from Diana who has them before me. She was so sweet to finish and ship them to me early so I wouldn't have to worry about that one extra project while adjusting to life with a newborn. Now we're back on track and I was excited to find the next circle journal on my doorstep a couple of weeks ago - Lori's Favorite Song Lyrics.

There are moments throughout my life where a certain song stands out for one reason or another. Perhaps it was playing in the background during a memorable time or it was a favorite at one point where I sang it over and over until a new song grabbed my attention. The song that immediately jumped into my head for this project is a newer favorite - Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Calliet. The first time I heard it, Trent played the song for me and the chorus line "I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend" stood out to me as it was, and is, exactly how I feel. Very lucky indeed to not only be in love with, but married to and sharing a life with my best friend...


Tucked into the cd sleeve is a photo of Trent, Dylan and me:

Supplies: Autumn Leaves patterned papers, ribbon & brad; Bazzill cardstock; Arial font; EK Success border punch & corner rounder punch; black stamp ink; Heidi Swapp ghost heart; staple; greenroom eco cd sleeve; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; QuicKutz Sunshine font; Micron black pen.

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Bucket List

For Leigh Anne's circle journal, she asked each of us to share our Bucket List. Honestly, I'm not sure I'd given this much thought before now. Here's what I came up with:



Supplies: Cosmo Cricket patterned paper; Making Memories paint and letter stickers; miscellaneous ribbon; Heidi Swapp journaling spots; Scenic Route labels; Micron black pen; black stamp ink; Fiskars threading water punch.

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Betcha Didn't Know

Yesterday I received Pat's circle journal, Betcha Didn't Know, in the mail. She asked us to share at least 5 things about ourselves. I started on my list a week ago thinking it might take a while, but once I got going, I ended up with a list of 17 things!

Here are my pages:


Supplies: Stampin' Up (blue) and Bazzill (white) cardstock; black stamp ink; Prima flower; Making Memories brad & tiny alpha letter stickers; Crystal Wilkerson's Inked Edges template #1; Micron black pen; EK Success border punch; miscellaneous photo corners & Mickey head eyelet; Gilligans Island, Jenkins v2.0, 2peas Blocks - Scrapbooking, and Walt Disney Script fonts.

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Dinner with Friends

This month I had Theresa's circle journal - Dinner with Friends. I decided to share the crock pot spaghetti & meatballs recipe I came up with last weekend. I wrote the recipe onto a photo card, laminated it and inserted it into a pocket on the second page so it can easily be pulled out to make.


The Making Memories Chloe's Closet line worked perfectly with the colors in my photo and, along with the ribbon & thread on page 2, enabled me to meet the requirements of Jan's "Open that Package" challenge at Scrappin' Mojo. The other inspirations for my design were the Two Peas May Super Sketches class and the Two Peas weekly challenge to stack the title.

Supplies: Making Memories patterned paper, brads, snap, tiny alpha stickers, paper piercer & stitches; Martha Stewart Crafts label sticker; Fontwerks & Daisy Hill alpha stamps; Staz-On black stamp pad; QuicKutz tab die; miscellaneous cardstock; Urban Lily photo card; American Crafts ribbon; Micron black pen; Xyron 510 and laminating cartridge.

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20 Questions

Here are the pages I created for Monica's circle journal, 20 Questions:


Supplies: Cosmo Cricket patterned paper; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; QuicKutz Metro, Moxie and Sunshine fonts; miscellaneous chipboard; Making Memories paint; EK Success staples; Micron black pen. Inspired by Melissa Inman's "bestest mom" in May/June 2009 issue of Scrapbooks Etc.

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Favorite Photos

This month I had Tere's circle journal in which she asked us to share a favorite photo or photos. Two immediately came to mind as they each represent special moments in our family - our wedding day and the first ultrasound photo of our son. :)


Supplies: Bazzill cardstock; Urban Lily patterned paper & photo journaling card; Basic Grey chipboard photo corner; black stamp ink; Prima flower; Stickles; Heidi Swapp ghost hearts; staples; Micron black pen; Making Memories rub-on; EK Success corner rounder.

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Fantasy Man

The latest circle journal is Linda's "Who's Your Secret Fantasy?" When we started our group last fall, I made a list of everyone's theme and have struggled with this one ever since I first heard it. I can't really say I have a fantasy man. Yesterday, I had to complete my pages as it's time to mail the circle journals again and while trying to decide what to do, I glanced up at the wall at a graphic collage my college friend, Kim, made years ago of Cal Ripken, Jr. Hence the inspiration for my page. A good choice as I find his commitment to his team, his family and his community inspiring.


Supplies: Paper Company cardstock; Scenic Route & October Afternoon patterned papers; Making Memories grommet, rub-on, brad, and spiral journaling paper; Basic Grey chipboard letters; 7gypsies photo turn; Micron black pen.

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Saturday Breakfast

Over the weekend I worked on pages for the latest circle journal. Tammy's theme is "Around the Dinner Table." I set up the camera on a tripod and used the timer setting to get a photo of Trent & me at our table for breakfast Saturday morning. One of our favorite breakfast meals is the French Toast recipe from the Deceptively Delicious cookbook.


Supplies: Bazzill cardstock; My Mind's Eye and We R Memory Keepers patterned papers; QuicKutz metro & sunshine fonts; Fiskars threading water punch; Making Memories snaps & wordfetti stickers (not visible); Micron pens; black stamp ink; vellum; Stylus BT and Arial fonts. Inspired by Jan's Calendar Girls challenge to use a black background and by Sketch #6 at Pink Sketches Blog.

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Then & Now

I actually finished one of the circle journals early! Melanie's theme is "Then & Now." I found a fun photo of myself in the early 80's posing with Scooby Doo at Carowinds and paired it with a photo of Trent & me with Mike and Sully at Walt Disney World last month. On each side I listed similarities and differences between myself as a child and as an adult. I stamped the words "then" and "now" using Making Memories foam stamps and a teal Sharpie marker.


Supplies: Miscellaneous black cardstock; Uniball Signo white pen; Bazzill edged cardstock; Making Memories foam stamps; Sharpie marker. Inspired by Dec 24th of dw2008.

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Secret Obsession

My finished pages and tag for Terri's "My Secret Obsession" album. My two obsessions are dark chocolate peanut M&M's (maybe not so secret) and all things Pottery Barn. :) Love that PB swirl bowl I placed the M&M's in for photographing.


Supplies: Cosmo Cricket Cogsmo papers; misc. journaling spot; Doodlebug rub-on letters; QuicKutz Tangerine font; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; Stickles; Micron black pen; black stamp ink pad; Bazzill cardstock; corner rounder punch; Come Unto and Pottery Barn fonts; American Crafts ribbon; My Minds Eye rub-ons. Inspired by Nov 28th of dw2008.

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Purging & Wrapping

Yesterday we did some much needed purging and filled 2 big boxes for Goodwill and 1 smaller box for electronic recycling. After dropping those off, we returned home and finally decorated our Christmas tree. It's only been in our living room for a week. ;)

Today after church I need to complete my pages for the latest circle journal so I can mail it out tomorrow. Then wrap and box a few gifts that also need shipping. I think Christmas is sneaking up on me this year. I'm *almost* ready.

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Happy

Over the weekend I finished my pages for the next circle journal. Toni's theme is "Happy" and she asked us to create a 2-page layout on what makes us happy and include pink. :)


Supplies: American Crafts patterned paper; Katherine Teague's Tabbed Alphabet; Making Memories letter stickers, brads, metal letter, and stitches; I kan' dee market tag; QuicKutz Tangerine alphabet; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; Bazzill scallop edged cardstock; Autumn Leaves buttons; fonts: Pupcat, 2Peas Blocks - Scrapbooking, Hannibal Lecter, Another Typewriter, 2Peas Silly, 2Peas Stained Glass, Caflisch Script Pro, Gregor Miller's Friends, Anna, Tall Paul, and Kristen ITC. Inspired by Nov 7th and 28th of dw2008.

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Date Nut Balls

My pages for Diana's Family Recipes circle journal. The first thought that came to mind were the delicious date nut balls my step-grandmother made during the holidays. :)

Supplies: Autumn Leaves patterned paper & chipboard snowflake; Heidi Swapp chipboard letters; Making Memories rub-on letters, {note}worthy paper, & brad; Prima flowers; miscellaneous photo corners; Blue Lined Paper & square brush from Rhonna Farrer's Celebration kit at Two Peas. Inspired by Sept 30th of dw2008.

** This layout was published in December 2010 on Scrapbooking.com - Holiday Recipe: Date Nut Balls. **

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Thankful

My layout for my circle journal, 5 things I am Thankful for.


Supplies: 7gypsies File Folder album; Making Memories foam stamps & paint; Bazzill cardstock; fonts: Century Gothic, 2ps blocks - scrapbooking, 2ps dragonfly, 2ps old type.

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More Circle Journal Pages

Tomorrow is the big "send off" so I've been working to finish my pages for my circle journal this weekend.




Supplies: 7gypsies File Folder album; American Crafts patterned paper & ribbon; Autumn Leaves patterned paper & flourish stamp; Making Memories patterned paper, brads, rub-on, and Tiny Alpha stickers; Martha Stewart Crafts labels; Fontwerks label sticker; QuicKutz Moxie font; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; Heidi Swapp stamp; Target felt flowers; Staz-On black stamp pad.

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Circle Journal Welcome

Welcome page to my circle journal:


Supplies: 7gypsies File Folder album; Autumn Leaves patterned paper & stamp; Making Memories brad & Tiny Alpha stickers; misc. cream cardstock; Come Unto Me and 2ps Silly fonts; Target felt flower.

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Circle Journal Cover

I recently signed up for my first circle journal with several ladies from the DW group at Two Peas. The theme I chose is "5 things I am thankful for." I spent some time over the weekend working on the cover and introduction page.

Here's a look at the front cover:


Supplies: 7gypsies File Folder album; Making Memories patterned paper, rub-on letters, and Tiny Alpha stickers; KI Memories lace paper; Stickles; Martha Stewart Crafts sticker; Fontwerks label sticker; QuicKutz Moxie font; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; Heidi Swapp journaling spot and thank you stamp; Mod Podge.

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