I just finished this great easy project! I used the advent template from MKC at the digichick...and jbarrette's woodland winter kit....and I came up with this!

You design and print the top and then there is a back where you write your note for that day. Use an exacto knife to cut the doors open and then glue it together to look like this...


You can see the one door is open here.....isn't that sweet!! And just in time as tomorrow is the 1st!!!!

I also did this layout the other day.....I knew I wanted to get my journaling down about this event right away....so I snapped that pic and did it up!! That's what is great about digi scrapping!!

No time to post yesterday...but hope your turkey day was filled with blessings! I have so much to be thankful for but at the top of the list is God's grace and love!! I did this layout of Psalm 100 yesterday while contemplating all God has done and is continuing to do for me!! Thank you Jesus!!

I also just did this one for the scraplift over at the digichick....a Christmas Photo from last year....hard to believe this year is passed already and we are on the verge of a new one...I need to finish scrappin last Christmas....

Sorry I have been MIA....life has been busy!! But here I am to update my month of thankfulness.....which by the way is winding down now...it's lamost the end of the month!! Where did it go??

November 25th....this was one happy day for this boy!! His first hunting permit in hand!! I am so thankful that he loves to spend time with his Daddy and loves doing the same things he does...they are off after Thanksgiving to enjoy a week of hunting and doing man things....
November 26th....Happy Thanksgiving Day!! Brian had to work and we went down and spent the day with his family. These are all the cousins. I am so thankful for so many things today....the blessing of family, friends, food, but most of all the blessing of Gods mercy and grace which He bestows upon us every day!! Thank You Jesus!!

November 27th.....today I am thankful for yummy chicken noodle soup...and what better way to eat it then slurping up that broth through a straw!! MMMMM!!!!!

This first layout is for the scraplift challenge over at the digichick....I love this pic of Christopher!


This next layout is for 52 sketches...week #47 is up and it is a good one....I used the new studio calico kit and ran coffeshops denim action on the photos....it's the first time I've used it and I really like it!! More cute pics of Caleb....I swear this kid does not take a bad pic!!


Thanks for stopping by and hope your day is a scrappy one!

Playing catch up again!! We've been busy the last few days......

November 23rd......I'm thankful for these silly kittens.....not only do they bring entertainment to the family but we are hoping they keep the mice down to a minimum!


 November 24th.....boys....yes today I am thankful for boys! Energetic, loud and crazy boys.....mine were wearing roller skates today and pulling Caleb around in the wagon.....yes Caleb is crying....but only because I made them stop so I could take the picture...So much to be thankful for! Thank you Lord Jesus!

I used a great free template and word art that are available for download over at Log Your Memory! We have a new challenge up.....won't you come over and play! We'd love to see your creations!

I'm beginning to think about Christmas...past and present! I just finished this layout from Caleb's 1st Christmas!  I used a free template from a sketch challenge at the digichick....and a super cute new kit called A Time of Wonder also at the digichick!

I am really thankful for the library of books we have accumulated over years of homeschooling......we love books and yes we have a lot!

Now when I walked into the schoolroom and saw Caleb sitting and reading on a pile of books he had made was I thankful? You betcha!!

I have been a Mom long enough to find joy and thankfulness even in a messy pile of books......we took the time to reorganize as we put them all back on the shelves....and Caleb learned a lesson about putting away what you take out....it's all in a days work as a Mom right!

I did this layout for the first challenge in Decembers log your memory book. Head on over to the site and get your book for the amazing prompts it gives you....I have a feeling I am going to be journaling a lot more using the log book!!

This was the template for this weeks sketch challenge over at tthe digichick....I was able to use some more photos from Emily's party on this one!


This one is for another prompt from the Log your memory book and I used a new kit I just picked up over at the digichick.....love it!!

November 20th
If I try really hard I can be thankful for legos......for all the times I stepped on them....vacuumed them.....and had to pick them up.....yeah...if I try really really hard! But seriously having 4 boys that are all lego fanatics I am really thankful for a toy that makes them use their brains and creativity....and keeps them busy on rainy days!


November 21st
Now here is a giggling boy that I am really thankful for! My oldest boy is such a sweetie, tenderhearted and quick to give a hug to anyone in need.  Look at those freckles and that grin.....adorable!! I am really blessed!!

Not such a great picture, but today I am thankful for the rain that is slowly drizzling down on us. We awoke to a mist that turned into a steady drizzle all day today. This is a picture of a little puddle in my driveway....now that I am looking at it.....I think it resembles a puddle of oil.....oh well! At least I'm keeping up with the pics and blog posts....which is amazing by the way!!

Yes that is a picture of my laundry basket.......and I do a lot of laundry.....about 3 loads a day normally....and there was a time I would not have been very thankful for that fact. But I've come to look at my laundry differently and I am so very thankful for it! Laundry means we have clothes to wear and that I have a washer and dryer to help me get them clean....so many blessings in just those dirty clothes!!!

Sketch 31 is up over at CPCM! It's a fun one this week and I made a little simple card with it.....

Well I have some amazing news that I am so thankful for today!! I got asked to be a Calendar Girl!!! Log your memory is a new site that just launched a couple months ago. The site is based around the memory log book which helps you to keep track of your memories and those moments you don't want to forget to scrap! The site has challenges and a great community of friendly scrappers from all over the globe! 12 scrappers were asked to be on the design team for 2010!! And one of them is me!! I can't wait to get started and I hope you come over and visit the great forum over there!!

I had to keep a secret all last week!!!! But now I can spill the beans........today is the big reveal!!!

I got asked to be on the Creative Team at Log Your Memory!!




Yes.....I am beyond amazed that I was picked out of a lot of other wonderful talented scrapbookers...I am still walking on air!!

All the Calendar girls are so talented and their work is going to inspire you ......please go over to the site and check out the new team and if you have not already.....get the log book!!!


It is so much more than just a planner....
It is going to be a huge help to me in planning pages and having a place to keep those memories I want to go back and scrap!

The forum is growing fast and everyone is friendly and helpful and we are having soooo much fun!!! So come hang out and I hope to see you over there!!

I'm catching up again!! But at least I'm trying to keep up.....

November 14th......this is a picture Elaina took of one of her new rabbits. This is Tweeter...isn't she precious! I am thankful that Elaina has the desire to raise and breed these cuties....she is learning a lot through the experience!

 For my photography course I was working with aperture settings today and took this cute shot of Christopher. I am so thankful for this sweet boy who loves the Lord. Our conversation this week went like this...."Mom, I know where God works..... In church......In heaven........and in our house".... my response was.....oh, I'm glad you see Him here cause sometimes I wonder!! He is six and full of so much energy!

Hi everyone I am so excited to be involved in this amazing Faith Inspired Bog Hop today!! You should be arriving at my blog from Dani's blog   http://countyourbeautifulblessings.blogspot.com/.


My next project is a cute little card I made with the inkadoo stamp Sweet Friends, the paper is SEI and the base is bazzill kraft paper. I punched the butterflies with a Martha punch and embossed with clear powder.