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  • How to Sort Your Christmas Photos

    -*When I began scrapbooking some 12 years or so ago, I felt I had to use every photo I took (unless it was an exact duplicate. I even had trouble getting rid of the blurry ones. II never really considered that was you DIDN’T have to scrapbook every picture. I learned later about cropping photos…

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  • Cute Crayon Holder and More!

    I was reading an article tonight and decided I had to share it.  We all like to find things that are junk and turn them into something wonderful, When the article talked about other uses for butcher Block knife holders, I just had to share!     You can read the rest of the article…

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  • Monday Motivation for a 5″ x 7″ Photo

    Sometimes there is photo that you just can’t reduce to a 4″ x 6″ photo without losing the details or that special look. Here is a great layout that puts the focus right where it goes, on your photo. Using the contrasting colors to bring out the color in your photo will help it pop.…

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  • Great New Scrapbooking Tote is Here~!

     Make your life faster, simpler, and easier with Close To My Heart’s rolling tote. Simply pack it and go to any crafting event, knowing that all the right tools and tricks are stored safely inside. These totes are so much nicer than the ones we use to have, and such pretty colors too!  Done in…

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  • From this Moment Life has Begun

    My mind goes straight to the song by Shania Twain when I hear those words. This month’s Stamp of the Month is called “This Moment” and really fits with the song. Between the banner that says “Remember this Moment” to the bulls eye this stamp set can be used year around. It is also perfect…

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  • National Thank You Month

    When I was looking us history for National Thank you Month, I found a dozen or so different “causes” shall we say for the Month of January. While I have not found any history on National Thank You Month, I will embrace this one. We all need to say thank you a little more and…

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  • Wishing You a Happy New Year!

    Wishing all of you a great New Years. I will be continuing my planning today for the start of our Photo Journal with great journaling prompts to keep you going. I will also be watching the Oregon Ducks play in the Rosebowl… Go Ducks! Have a great day! Creatively, Carol

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