Rectangle Scrappin'

:: New Product - Coming Soon to PDW! ::

I've been seeing these 6x12 pages around some blogs and galleries, and I just had to try a set of them. They are really fun! My CT girls went absolutely NUTS with them and made me 8 layouts the first night!! Check it out!




:: Deep thoughts by Mish ::

Today is the first day it really feels like fall here...almost winter, even. It's 40 degrees, windy, and we even saw a few snow flurries on our way to gymnastics! It makes me want to curl up with my favorite blankie and watch TV all day. But we managed to not only do gymnastics, but I took the girls to go vote with me, and then we made a trip to the library to get some Thanksgiving books.

I've been thinking about Thanksgiving a lot this past week, as I put away my Halloween decorations and try to think ahead. It's so easy to grumble about daily annoyances, like...

This leaky kitchen faucet is driving me nuts!

I hate doing laundry!

Ugh, I have to clean out the fridge...again!

Years ago I got an email that I have never forgotten. Every time you find yourself grumbling, find a way to turn it into something to be grateful for. So...

This leaky kitchen faucet is driving me nuts!
Thank you Lord, for providing enough water to make my faucet leak. Please be with those in Georgia, Florida, and other parts of the world who are struggling to find fresh water.

I hate doing laundry!
Thank you Lord, for giving me so many clothes that keep me warm, and thank you for the family who wears these clothes. It's my joy to be able to bless them with clean, folded clothes when they open their drawers in the morning.

Ugh, I have to clean out the fridge...again!
Thank you, Lord, for providing such an abundance of food to nourish our bodies. We are blessed to be able to enjoy a variety of foods, even fresh fruits and vegetables. Help us to use this resource to Your glory.

I know, I know...this is easier said than done. But I find that it's really important, as the weather gets colder and we have less daylight each day, to be purposeful about finding the joy in every little thing. Otherwise, I find myself in dark places and I know I'm not setting a good example for my kids.

:: Layouts ::

Here's a page from the baptism of our new little godson, Zachary. I decided to try a 6x12 size, using my new templates, and it was fun!

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This one is from my Grandma's Halloween party.

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Heidi helped me make this one. She jumped up on my lap while I was making it, and placed the stars, bat, ghost and swirl all by herself. She also gave me all the journaling. It was so cute I had to leave it just the way it was.

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I'm also working on my Christmas gifts already. Mom is getting a CD calendar. I made these templates for the PDW It's a Date: Calendar Creator kit (very cool, BTW). So far I have 6 months done:

Jan-Feb-March

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Oct-Nov-Dec

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Okay well that's all for today. Adios!