Sharing Our Spoons and Dad's Day

This is my first week of sharing my "spoons".  I wanted to focus on doing something fun for this the first time and I'm not listing all 5 categories like the other spoon sharers are doing.  Way too much work for me! LOL!

Something fun: Take time to treat yourself – maybe a pedicure or Starbucks (if you don’t typically splurge for specialty coffee)

What I did was hit 2 tag sales!  That's total fun for me.  And I scored a couple of cool things too:

OK - so I didn't really need another printer's tray, but this one was in such good condition and such a pretty light brown color.  I thought the flower frog was cute, too.

So building on this weekly list, this week I'm going to make an effort to be outside early in the morning each day.  I think it would be a great way to start the day ... and I think this would fit this category:

Mental/Emotional: take a day to be alone, write a letter, paint, etc

I posted a project up on the Mercantile Blog yesterday ...

A hybrid project that turned out so adorable - love it when my computer makes cute things like this!  Look here to see the whole thing!

digital supplies:

Printed Tickets Expressions

Printed Tickets Stars and Stats

Printed Tickets Boy and Girl Icons

thanks for visiting!

Lullabies, Butterflies, and the New Renter

What a spring it's been!

I've gone off to sleep every night in March and April with a sweet lullaby from hundreds of these guys:

I've already seen more butterflies in May than I have all last year:

and the terracotta walled, dirt floored apartment that went unrented last year ... has a RENTER!

meet Toad:

Quite a spring so far!

{photo brush: JBS Frame Rub-Ons}

S.O.S. and Mercantile May

Living with a Lovely Life Challenge has had me searching for others with similar challenges who are living their life positively.  I stumbled upon this blog: anewkindofnormal.com .  The byline on her blog had me hooked: "Choosing Hope in Spite of Chronic Illness" .

Jamee has started a weekly link-up post entitled: Sharing our Spoons -  aptly abbreviated S.O.S.   She's urging those with chronic illnesses to take make some healthy decisions and link up to her weekly Tuesday post:

1. Physical: could be weight loss or exercise related or it could be goals like eating more veggies or cutting soda
2. Mental/Emotional: take a day to be alone, write a letter, paint, etc
3. Spiritual: start a new devotional book, commit a certain amount of time a day for prayer/meditation
4. Something fun: Take time to treat yourself – maybe a pedicure or Starbucks (if you don’t typically splurge for specialty coffee)
5. BONUS: One thing to get you out of your comfort zone a week – try something new, sign up for a class you maybe have been putting off.

If you're wondering what living with a chronic illness has to do with spoons, read this here.  One of the best explanations of living with a chronic illness.

I love making connections - either on-line or irl - and this is a great way to do so.  I'm picking something ... number 4 .... something fun ... to focus on this week ... !

And speaking of FUN ... the Mercantile May Papercrafting Kit and Add-Ons are nearly sold out.  How I LOVED the paper in the Papercrafting Kit!  My projects this month:

A little mini in a box using much of the Antiquarian Kit in honor of my flower girl way back when:

    

A sweet fairy cut from the vintage sheet music cover and embellished:

Did I say the Papercrafting Kit papers were gorgeous?  This layout uses 2 of them:

And a layout of dear niece ... more lovely paper and Artisan Add-On goodies too:

Thanks for stopping by!

One A.Mazing Book

To say I was floored by this book is an understatement.   Edited by Jennifer Wilson and designed by Lynette Penacho.  Truly amazing!

Wonderful inspiration in all aspects of scrapbooking.  On sale this weekend for National Scrapbook Day - going on sale 10pm CDT Friday night!

Click below ... and you'll see just what I mean!

Everyday Storyteller Winner!

Big Congrats to Heather!  You'll be getting an email soon!

 Heather K. (interstitchal) said...


Fun! Thanks for the chance!

May 1, 2012 12:37 PM

Everyday Storyteller - Blog Hop!

Hello everyone!  I'm a contributor to Everyday Storyteller, a wonderful new book being released 10pm CDT Friday! There are lots of fun giveaways to help celebrate the event:

First, there's a launch part at 8:30pm CDT on Friday, May 4.

Have you signed up as a VIP to the party?  There will be prizes ... more than $700 worth of prizes ... including one from my most favorite scrapbooking manufacturer, Jenni Bowlin Studio!  OK ... now I know you'll definitely sign up!  Click right here:

Next, I'm giving away a copy of the book  on my blog.  Just leave a comment below - and remember to leave your email address if your comment does not link to a blog where your email can be found. The giveaway closes at 11:59 CDT tonight.

While we're talking about a book on "practical ideas for scrapbooking", here's a practical idea:

Try changing the font size of some of your journaling sentences in a paragraph.  It's a great way to add interest and emotion to your journaling.

  Visit the rest of the blog hop ladies:

1. Cheryl Ashcraft
2. Anna Aspnes
3. Katie Clemons
4. Elise Blaha
5. Paula Gilarde
6. Sara Gleason
7. Michelle Hernandez
8. Debbie Hodge
9. Katrina Kennedy
10. Amy Kingsford
11. Cindy Liebel
12. Crystal Livesay
13. Robyn Meierotto
14. CD Muckosky
15. Nancy Nally
16. Christine Newman
17. Ashli Oliver
18. Amanda Padgett
19. Renee Pearson
20. Lynnette Penacho
21. Elle Price
22. Heather Prins
23. Traci Reed
24. Lauren Reid
25. Amber Ries
26. Kristin Rutten
27. Betsy Sammarco <-- You are here!
28. Jenn Smith-Sloane
29. Jessica Sprague
30. Melissa Stinson
31. Amy Tan
32. Tiffany Tillman
33. Jennifer Wilson