So my Granddaughter Torrie went to her Pageant this past weekend and of course we took like 200 pictures LOL! I am so excited to do the pages now. My son Todd was her escort he was dressed in a suit for the formal competition. He looked so nice and Torrie was in her formal dress so pretty. The picture below is the 2 of them together and of course more pictures to come. LOL! I am such a proud mom and Grandma of course.  My daughter was beside herself. It gave a break from everyday life and a way to dream. Torrie didn’t win the Pageant but she really had fun and enjoyed the hotel pool LOL! She won a trophy for participating and was so happy to get it she didn’t care if she won. And of course we told her she did a wonderful job. She did everything she was asked to do and didn’t get scared or stumble or freeze so she did awesome.  Her Uncle Todd bought a sash and crown so she knew she did a good job. She was in heaven.  Read more... (306 words, 1 image, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)

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The birth of your first baby, special events like Christmas and birthdays, getting your first dog- whatever activity you have in mind, these are things and events which you probably wished to be redone all over again. Special events create a feeling of undefined happiness and joy which you can only experience. Why not share it? Make a scrapbook to record all these wonderful episodes in your life so your family can also take pleasure in the happy feeling it provides. Creating memories which you and your family will enjoy is as easy as counting. Continue reading to see how.  Read more... (588 words, estimated 2:21 mins reading time)

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Hello everyone. So I am getting ready for a yard sale next weekend. Been a busy one around here this weekend just trying to get everything out and sorted so it’s ready to go. WHEW!! But I think I have it. I found some really nice wood frames I am going to try and put a 8 1/2 X 11 page in the frame with some pretty ribbon and flowers and cardstock ready for a pictures like a Scrapbook page so I can sell them. I will let you know how it goes. I will also make up some gifts in a jar to sell those just sound good LOL! I am going to put out some of my Angels and Snowmen etc.. to sell, let you know how that goes too. We are hoping to make some expense money for July 23, 24, & 25th for Torrie’s pageant in Wichita.Wish us luck!  Read more... (251 words, 2 images, estimated 1:00 mins reading time)

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Free scrapbooking ideas and scrapbooking quotes are plentiful on the Internet; they are easy to access and implement, facilitating scrapbooking efforts a lot. If you want to create some special album to preserve unique memories or surprise someone dear with an unexpected gift e.g. as a homemade baby shower favours, you can use free scrapbooking ideas to power your creativity. Patterns, layouts, calligraphies, embellishments, methods and even instructions become preferable to photo cutting, mounting or gluing. It all depends on whether you want to create a traditional or a digital album, because tips and free scrapbooking ideas are available for both.  Read more... (416 words, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

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So no Scraping this weekend. DD’s turn to have the flu. But I am ready to take more pictures for Easter. Hope the weather is nice. AND I hope we get to scrapbook some of these great pictures. LOL!! Soon I hope really soon. Here is my first official Easter picture. It is me, Torrie  (grandaughter) and our dog Socks. He is ready for Easter. Ears and all! Enjoy next weeks weather!!

Til next time, Donna

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Scrapbooking has become a very popular form of expression in recent years. Although it has been around for ever practically, it has made a whole new sweep with this generation. It’s a great way to express yourself and to keep great memories. It’s also a wonderful way to introduce the importance of family as well as completing projects with your children.  Read more... (429 words, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

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Scrapbooking freebies help people get started with scrapbooking. They are available on various Internet websites dedicated to scrapbooking and craft supplies and they are often organized in archives and galleries. Just register and you can get whatever you need from a certain particular page. Professional scrapbookers and web designers create digital scrapbooking freebies, and they provide a much easier alternative to covering everything on your own.

Unlike the rest of scrapbooking supplies, scrapbooking freebies help you make considerable savings. Yet, we must mention the fact that they are mainly designed for digital applications although lots of them work with software programs that enable printable versions of any digital album. Scrapbooking freebies have a number of embellishments together with pre-made layouts and templates. Search online to find them.  Read more... (366 words, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

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