Heidi Swapp Memory Files

I found this video on YouTube today and I can not wait to do this.
 I love the idea of using file folders and file boxes for special event scrapbooking!
 

 

Some events in life are just too big to fit into a two page layout and this would be a wonderful way to document those events!

I did a scrapbook album out of a file folder once, but her ideas go way beyond anything I created! I also love the idea of storing these folders in filing boxes. Just too smart!

I guess I will be heading to the office supply store for my scrapbooking supplys now.

 

Some thoughts on blogging....

Okay, so here goes....
 When I first started this blog, I loved the idea of a challenge!!
I was so excited,
the idea of coming up with new posts, new ideas and
just sharing things that meant something to me with you sounded like something I would really love.
And I do.

 

 I also thought,

"Maybe I'll make a little money". hahaha

 Turns out, that's not so easy to do!
You really have to have the time to devote your whole life (or at least a ton of time) to it.
 I really respect those women who have made it big in the blog world.
They are truly committed!
This is one of the best...
The Nester

 

Also turns out, you have to enjoy writing. I do not.  I am not a writer, I just really enjoy scrapbooking, camping and home decor. Getting my ideas and experiences written in a post is alot harder than I expected it to be.
(Don't get me wrong, I never thought I was a writer, just didn't think it would be that hard)
 

 I still love the challenge of coming up with posts and sharing ideas.

 

Even though I haven't been posting as much as I should or even as much as I did when I first started,

 I  still plan to continue on.
This blog stuff has been so much fun!

I may not be here every day or even every week, but when I do post,

 I hope it will be worth your time to read. 

 

My time lately has been consumed by this sweet little beauty...

And right now, I wouldn't have it any other way,

 

 but I do have some things I am working on for future posts,

 so I hope you will be sure to check in every now and then.

 

 

Waxing Leaves...

Okay, I can't take credit for this idea.  I found it on one of my all time favorite blogs,

Memories on Clover Lane
She is always doing something fun.


Today I am

 

Waxing leaves!

 

 

 

Here is how I did it...

 

 First, I started by taking a walk and gathering the prettiest leaves I could find. It was a beautiful  day yesterday so my mom, sister and two of my daughters and I all took a walk and gathered leaves together.

 

 I piled all my leaves on newspaper that I had spread over my kitchen counters.
 

Next, I melted some paraffin wax in an aluminum pan right on the stove top.
 I used Paraffin wax I had left over from my Christmas baking last year.

 Then I just dipped my leaves...

 and placed them on the newspaper to dry.

 

Could not be easier!!!

 I used some brown thread to make a garland and tied them on the thread by the stem.

It's kind of a tedious task but worth it.

They are so simple and beautiful!!



 

 



I Love it!

 

 Happy Fall!



NEW! Tutorials From "Scrapping In The City"





I don't know how I missed this,

but I am so excited to share that Scrapping In The City, My

 favorite scrapbook store, has started making video tutorials!

 

(You can read more about the city chicks Here.)

 

These girls are so creative! I can't wait to see what they will come up with next.  

 

Here is the first video I found.





 

 

Now I will spend the next hour watching the ones I missed!!

 

Hope you enjoy!!!