The Basics of Documenting A Week In Your Life From my 2008 Week In The Life Album. Next week, from Monday through Sunday, I will be documenting a week in my life with photos + words and I invite you to play along. (You could even begin today or tomorrow if you wanted – there is no reason it has to be Monday through Sunday vs. Saturday through Friday.) This is a creative adventure. Even if you have never scrapbooked before you can do this project. This will be a pared down project from the one I have taught previously. Some of you out there may be thinking: my life is boring or I do the same thing everyday or what story do I have to tell? From my 2007 Week In The Life album. TAKE PHOTOS. UPLOAD PHOTOS. DESIGNATE A PLACE FOR NOTES. TAKE NOTES. DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE LIFE-STUFF. From my 2006 Week In The Life album. Check out a couple articles I wrote for my Everyday Life photobook at Shutterfly (these definitely apply to this project):Listof Everyday Photos8 Techniques for Choosing or Taking Photos My 2010 journaling/category cards.
Inspirational Quotes about Helping, Sayings about Making a Difference Related Quotes Brotherhood Community Kindness Volunteers I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love. ~Mother Teresa How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Act as if what you do makes a difference. Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. The purpose of life is not to be happy — but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all. Live simply that others might simply live. We can do no great things, only small things with great love. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It seems to me that any full grown, mature adult would have a desire to be responsible, to help where he can in a world that needs so very much, that threatens us so very much. Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful.
Motivational Posters I got another good forward from McKay . Which one should we frame for his office? Something Special Card + Envelope Tutorial We hope Jennifer Casa’s Something Special Card + Envelope Tutorial inspires you to create something beautiful for someone you love. Learn more about Jennifer in her introduction, and make a visit to JCasa*handmade part of your daily routine. After you make the basic card + envelope as a foundation piece you can then embellish, embroider, quilt, print… Do something to make it unique! From Jennifer: Our lives are overrun by email, texting, and virtual hellos-– With this simple fabric card + envelope project, I encourage you to take a step back from the everyday and make something memorable, something as one-of-a-kind as your special someone. Finished Measurements Envelope = 5.25” x 7.75” Card = 4.75“ x 7” What you need Let’s make the envelope first! 2. 6. 9. Form envelope as follows: Now let’s get to the card! 2. Tuck the card inside the envelope + present to someone special. © Jennifer Casa for Sew,Mama,Sew! » Sewing Tutorials + Patterns » Something Special Card + Envelope Tutorial
20 Inspirational Quotes To Live By I love inspirational quotes. They are powerful nuggets of wisdom condensed into 1-2 lines. Whenever I read them, I am inspired to take action. I remember when I was a high school student, I would decorate the cover of my foolscap pads with quotes because they were so meaningful. Today, I have quotes plastered on the noticeboard in front of my work desk, which I change regularly to whichever quote resonates most with me at the point in time. Here, I’ll share 20 of my favorite inspirational quotes. “There are only two ways to live your life. “The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. “The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” – Bill Copeland “If what you’re doing is not your passion, you have nothing to lose.” “The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
Layer it on: ideas for making rich scrapbook pages with layering and collage | Get It Scrapped! by Debbie Hodge How do you like your pages? Simple and clean? A little busy? Or filled with layers of paper, images, tags, envelopes, fibers and any embellishments you can find to support your subject? Do you layer? Layer to add texture, dimension, and visual interest On “Read to Me” Dina Wakley began with border stitching and a layer of thick paint on her blue canvas. Read to Me by Dina Wakley Layer to create interesting white space Doris Sander made “American Tourister” with leftover bits. American Tourister by Doris Sander Layer to incorporate meaningful images and motifs Including images and motifs influences how a viewer sees your page and, what’s more, understands your relationship to the subject being scrapbooked. Awesome Sight by Debbie Hodge Layer to reveal your personal style “Sweet Snuggle” is a page full of the kinds of touches I’ve come to expect on Kayleigh Wiles’ pages. Sweet Snuggle by Kayleigh Wiles. Layer to have fun and play with interesting patterns, textures, and images
The Most Badass Tombstones Ever from Ace of Base 1. Looks like we all found a new hero 2. Deal with it, Red Coats 3. Getting the Last Word 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. More DIY Paper Pinwheels The incredibly sweet Jessica of In the Hushed Hours was kind enough to share this tutorial for DIY paper pinwheels. I love pinwheels. Pinwheels strung on a mobile? I might love those even more. Thanks for sharing, Jessica! String your paper pinwheels from an embroidery hoop to make your own mobile perfect for a bedroom or for a party. {Photos from In the Hushed Hours.} Works Not So Bad… ← Previous Post Next Post → Works Not So Bad… jon May 3, 2011 0 Other Stuff You Might Also Like» The 9 Most Unusual Models On The Planet The 20 Most Horrifying Sports Faces The Greatest Resignation Letter Of All Time How Dead Rock & Roll Legends Would Look Today The Most Awkward Baby Photos Ever Taken How Deaf People Think How Spam Came to Mean Junk Mail How to Remove Stripped Screws Origin of the Words Geek and Nerd 10 Interesting Celebrity Facts 10 Interesting Human Body Facts 8 Interesting Facts About Businesses Quick Facts Rage Comics This Day in History Leave A Response » Facts via TodayIFoundOut.com 23,914 SubscribersEmail marketing powered by MailChimp Interesting Facts on Facebook Recent Posts Stay Off The Grass May 2, 2012, No Comments Your Dog Is Gay May 2, 2012, No Comments Trained Monkey May 1, 2012, No Comments Pee In The Pool May 1, 2012, No Comments Um, No Thank You April 30, 2012, No Comments Paris Hilton Special April 30, 2012, No Comments Don’t Eat The Show Nuts April 29, 2012, No Comments Popular Attention
3D Valentines Day Card Tutorial | Paper Kawaii Origami Cherry Blossom Tutorial ⬇⬇Expand for more info! ⬇⬇ Hi people! in this video I will show you how to make a cherry blossom from 1 piece of paper. Origami Pentagon Hey all, I have made a new pentagon video, hopefully this will be clearer and I am beginning to speak in my videos. Origami Star Flower Tutorial Here is a quite short video on how to make a great origami star flower, it was originally requested by someone on facebook ^_^ You will need a pentagon shape to begin with, so first go here: Then come back :P You can download the diagram for this model at my website here: Enjoy! Triangular Origami box (non modular) This triangular origami box is made using one piece of paper for the lid, and one piece for the base. Origami Pikachu (Advanced) This origami model is pretty advanced, so if you don't really get what a squash fold is, try a simpler model. Origami Easter Basket
Shadow Box Photo Display for Photographers Need help turning your post-vacation keepsake clutter into a divine display? Our resident do-it-yourself expert, Ashley Campbell, has just what you’ve been looking for: As spring break and summer approach many families begin planning vacations and time to just enjoy being together. In my family unpacking from a trip often includes trying to find places to store or display random keepsakes we’ve picked up along the way. A shadow box is a great way to show off those little items in an clean and classy way. Filling your shadow box with too many pictures or items and result in framed collection of clutter. Supplies: 12×12 Shadow Box 12×12 print a select few of your keepsakes double sided tape craft supplies (clothespins, masking tape, decorative labels, hot glue gun, etc.) Step 1: Create your background using the Alphabet Frames templates. Step 2: Remove the label inside the shadow box and attach your 12×12 print using the double sided tape.
{every}nothing wonderful: Tutorial: Repurposed Envelopes (From Magazines to Mailing) Note: If you like this idea, be sure to check out how to make paper ruffles to add to your envelopes! Super quick and easy tutorial for you today. I have a drawer full of these and use them for everything - bills, letters, you name it...my mom does too, actually! I recently received an oversized catalog for baby strollers (why? I have more than one that I barely use). To start just pull pages out of your catalog or magazine with images you love. Other supplies you'll need: Pencil Glue - glue stick or craft glue - whichever you prefer Old envelope or envelope template. If this is a project you see yourself recreating in the future or with other papers you could invest in an envelope template kit, or you can print templates (you'll need to print at 100% on a larger format printer) from Designer's Toolbox on a heavy stock (mount to board for a longer lasting template). Trace the shape of your envelope onto the page, finding the position that you prefer on the image/page. Happy re-purposing!