Monday, December 31, 2007

Happy New Year to YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In a few short hours, this year will be behind us. I hope 2007 was a good year for you, but I hope that 2008 will be even better!!!! May you love the Lord more deeply and truly. May you seek His face in all you do! And if you do not yet know the Lord, I pray that this is the year that you would seek to know Him more, with all your heart. For God is a loving and compassionate God who cares deeply for you. I am reminded of how God cares for the birds of the air in Matthew 6:25-27. God's word reminds us of how much more valuable we as humans are to Him than these. And if he cares for them, will he not care for you??? Will you trust Him with your heart this New Year!!
This year we purchased and "opened" one of our gifts early. We welcomed Pearl and Zack into our home. I share with you these pictures, and may they be a visual reminder to you of how much the Heavenly Father cares for {YOU}!!!!!
Blessings to you as we enter a new and GLORIOUS year!

Sincerely,
Sonja




A little Vintage Christmas


I love all things 'old'. I love talking to older people,( and the older I get, the harder that is to do, LOL!!!). I love shopping for antiques, and finding some 'one of a kind' things.
And sometimes I just like to play with my supplies and see what comes out. I love this Vintage Christmas stamp ( now retired ). I bought it specifically for the sleigh image. I did a little poking around the net to see what colors, and designs are typically used, and it helped me a lot. Playing is so much fun!!!!!!! And I am glad to see my daughter is catching the "BUG" too. Well, so, here's the card I had a lot of fun playing with. And thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!








I hope you had a lovely Christmas!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

My Christmas cards this year.........





Gave one to as many as I could. I try to be a thrifty person, and was able to stamp the lace ( one of CTMH's newest stamps) right onto the card front. So all I had to cut was the ribbon, Chocolate, and Colonial White cardstock. ( and the star too, sorry forgot that one) If that wasn't thrifty enough, the ribbon doesn't even go 'ALL' the way behind the 'little town'. This way I could glue it right down, and knew it would stay. But SHHHHHHH!!!, don't tell anyone 'K'???!!!!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Advent Calendar

Now here's something that took a little more time and effort than I had originally thought. I have plans yet to make one for myself too, hopefully. I went and bought a tart tin at Wal-Mart, selected my paper and got to work. I really wanted to use the 'Bethlehem' set from Close to My Heart because I wanted it to be a count down to Christ's birth. I learned a lot doing this advent calendar. Like NOT to use my CM, green cutter again for this project. It's just too hard on it. I will have to think of a substitute, or I am brain storming using the lids from my tomato paste. If I ever get around to doing mine, I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. I did a lot of embossing and made my own template for the top piece.





Onto more to share.....

Sincerely,
Sonja

Holiday Gifts

With most of the holidays, and gift giving over, I can now post some of the things that I have been busy making for gifts. Here's some of them.....
I was so delighted when I found http://www.cornishheritagefarms.com/intro.php. This is where I purchased some Thomas Kinkade stamps, and made some cards for my mother-in-law for Christmas. Thomas Kinkade brings her a lot of joy. So when I saw these stamps, I knew what to do for her for Christmas. I look forward to making more of them for her in the future.
And in all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, I didn't even take pictures of the bundle of cards I made for her. Too much to do. But these were the cards that I first made to get my "juices flowing", hopefully making it easier for me to create mass amounts of them. I was given a beautiful little book that I altered and am in the process of putting all my samples in, hopefully making it easier for me to pick paper to go with what I have. Saving me time and money. I will share that with you soon too.







This one was made for my Pastor's wife as a little something extra with the gift I gave her. It's made with CTMH's paper, PANSY PURPLE. That's her favorite color, and I thought she could use it as an anniversary card. Hopefully she liked it?!

Friday, December 21, 2007

Altered Picture Frame




I picked up a whole bunch of these at a Liquidation Store here in town. I love making these for gifts and personalizing it. I thought this turned out so cute. The picture of the little baby is of my {now 8 year old} little girl. Yikes, where does the time go??!!!! I just thought her picture would look so cute in there. And it does. This is absolutely, with out a shadow of a doubt, my favorite baby picture of my precious little girl. I hope my neighbour finds this to her taste. It's their first Christmas with their precious little one. How exciting to think back to our first Christmas with our little girl. Oh, to go back would be splendid, for they grow up all too fast.

Sincerely,
Sonja........wishing you a Merry Christmas!!! Only a few days left!!

You know it's been too long since your last post if.......

you have to pause and think of your password,LOL!!! No kiddin. I know it's been a while. Trying to be ready for Christmas is time consuming, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am also busy trying to enjoy the holidays and spend some time with family. Today my daughter had another little tea party. We went ice skating. It was a lot of fun!!

I promise there are some goodies on the way.

Sincerely,
Sonja

Monday, December 10, 2007

True Friends are a Gift from the Lord. I am blessed!!!

I am at least twice blessed!!!
Well, as Christmas is approaching very rapidly, I am busy as a bee preparing. Also trying to get the last of the children's studies in.(We homeschool) But today's post is about two friends the Lord has blessed me with. Great testimonies and a great source of encouragement for me. Since I joined Close to My Heart, I was surprised to meet up again with a friend I knew at a church I used to attend. It's an amazing story really. Trish has become a great friend, with lost in common. Most importantly our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We also share a paper crafting passion, which is how me met on the CTMH boards. It is NOT by chance that we have been reintroduced to each other. We have been talking alot on the phone. And at the end of November she made her way down here for a lovely visit. I would love to have her come down again, not because she spoiled me (thanks again Trish!!), but because she is a delight to my soul.
There's another friend who has been a delight to my soul for the last 8 years. She is appropriately named Grace. Let's just say there is a lot of memories one collects over eight years!!!! One of them being every year we have gotten to celebrate the birthdays of our boys who are 9 days apart since birth. But the Lord has moved their family on. I would be lying to say I was happy/ecstatic to see them go. But I know when and where the Lord leads, you follow. I have done this before not that long ago in fact. And the older I get the more I realize my best friend is with my all the time. A young girl thinks she needs a "BEST" friend. But how vain is that. I have so much growing up to do. It's not to say that friends aren't needed. But I am called to "be" on first. I don't usually set out to share so much on this blog of personal thoughts! This blog is more about sharing my creation with others who might appreciate it, even use it. My creations, as you have seen, usually have a purpose, with someone in mind to receive them. This time I share with you another card box that I made for Grace as a going away gift. I love picking up these boxes and recovering them to make them more personal. Her favorite color is red. I thought this paper and style of box went well enough together. I made a few dividers for the inside and a couple of pens. It's a good ensemble!!?? And let's not forget, a matching card that has all that sappy stuff that girls write down and then cry over,LOL!!!!

Sincerely
Sonja




True Friends are a Gift from the Lord. I am blessed!!!

I am at least twice blessed!!!
Well, as Christmas is approaching very rapidly, I am busy as a bee preparing. Also trying to get the last of the children's studies in.(We homeschool) But today's post is about two friends the Lord has blessed me with. Great testimonies and a great source of encouragement for me. Since I joined Close to My Heart, I was surprised to meet up again with a friend I knew at a church I used to attend. It's an amazing story really. Trish has become a great friend, with lots in common. Most importantly our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We also share a paper crafting passion, which is how me met on the CTMH boards. It is NOT by chance that we have been reintroduced to each other. We have been talking alot on the phone. And at the end of November she made her way down here for a lovely visit. I would love to have her come down again, not because she spoiled me (thanks again Trish!!), but because she is a delight to my soul.
There's another friend who has been a delight to my soul for the last 8 years. She is appropriately named Grace. Let's just say there is a lot of memories one collects over eight years!!!! One of them being every year we have gotten together to celebrate the birthdays of our boys, who are 9 days apart, since birth. But the Lord has moved their family on. I would be lying to say I was happy/ecstatic to see them go. But I know when and where the Lord leads, you follow. I have done this before not that long ago in fact. And the older I get the more I realize my best friend is with me all the time. A young girl thinks she needs a "BEST" friend. But how vain is that. I have so much growing up to do. It's not to say that friends aren't needed. But I am called to "be" one first. I don't usually set out to share so much on this blog of personal thoughts! This blog is more about sharing my creation with others who might appreciate it, maybe even use it. My creations, as you have seen, usually have a purpose, with someone in mind to receive them. This time I share with you another card box that I made for Grace as a going away gift. I love picking up these boxes and recovering them to make them more personal. Her favorite color is red. I thought this paper and style of box went well enough together. I made a few dividers for the inside and a couple of pens. It's a good ensemble!!?? And let's not forget, a matching card that has all that sappy stuff that girls write down and then cry over,LOL!!!!

Sincerely
Sonja




Saturday, November 24, 2007

a little "Blue" to Cheer!!


When Close to My Heart came out with a new "E" sized stamp, I was in love with it instantly!!! They are a great size, not too big, not to small. Even better yet, it came WITH numbers! So as I had need to make a card, I found myself using the new set I got. It's called Homestead Alphabet. This particular card was made with someone who's favorite color is Blue. So after a little playing around, this is what happened. Not one of my favorites, but I hope she will feel the sentiment behind it. Hopefully this little "Blue" card can give a little CHEER!!

Sincerely,
Sonja



Items used to make this card:
Paper-CTMH- Denim Blue
CTMH- White
Tracy Porter - Patterned Paper

Ribbon- CTMH- Denim Blue
Flowers - Prima and CTMH
Brad - Dollar Store, matched the Prima perfectly
Corsage Pin - Walmart
Beads and Blitz - combination of Dollar Store and Micheal's

Stamps CTMH -Moments - Past Stamp of the month
CTMH - Homestead Alphabet
CTMH - For Every Occasion- Past Stamp of the month
Ink CTMH Denim Blue, Moonstruck, Black
Punch- MU- Giga Scalloped Square, then cut off the sides.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

My NEW Room

I am so loving my new room!!!!!! It is wonderful. I find it very relaxing and easy to work in. I have a few more things I am planning on doing in here. I have a few more shelves and things I would like to put up, but don't want to put any unwanted holes in my walls until I am absolutely sure of their place.

I got around to making some flower pens that I have been wanting to make for a loooooong time now. Micheal's had a sale, 40% off ALL their flowers, so the timing was great. Ofcourse pickng colors was easy> I love green, and you can never go wrong with white. I also added a brown one and put a little BLING in the middle. It gives my room a little warm, cozy, pretty feel. Just looking at these flowers makes me happy. I still have to get some beans, or something to fill the container with. But all in due time, right? LOL.





I also picked up some of these goodies along my shopping travels. The basket was a gift. I turned it into my photo storage of the pictures I most want to scrap. Here they are organized and ready to go. I had fun decorating the basket last night. Now I have to fill it with pictures, and I'll probably add a few more dividers too. And my little yellow canisters are an old Bathroon line from Martha Stewart I picked up at a Liquidation Store for next to nothing. I'm planning on putting the tools I use the most in them to have in arms reach. My paper piercer is one of the first things to go in there. And one of my favorite pieces is my Lazy Susan. Picked this up at a Garage Sale a few years ago for 10 bucks. I finally have an great use for it!! I'm gonna love having that on my table.





















Hope you've enjoyed this little peak into my room. NOW, to go mess it up!!! LOL!

Happy scrappin'.

Sincerely,
Sonja

Monday, November 12, 2007

SAD but TRUE



It was indeed my Camera!! Congratulations----scrappernic!!! You guessed right. On the first try too! I think I am still in shock!!!!! I can not believe how thankful I am even though my camera seems to have vanished. The last weekend in October I was honored to be trusted to take pictures at a Wedding reception of a couple we know. I can't even imagine how horrible I would feel if I had lost those pictures. Thankfully as soon as I got home that night I saved all 600 and then some, pictures. So they are safe on my computer ready to be burned. It was Thursday night I went to take a picture of a card I made and upload, and post it and share it with you. And as you know I couldn't find the camera anywhere. It still insists on hiding from me. I say hiding because I will feel like the world's worst fool if I say it was stolen and it decides to show up. I still can't figure out this mystery. I have a hard time believing I could be that careless with my camera. Especially not notice the minute it was gone. Worse yet I will never leave it in the van again. I will also be putting my name, and phone number somewhere on it. This way if a it I ever am careless again, and a good Samaritan happens upon it, I will stand a chance at getting it back.
I miss it alot!! I use it all the time. What scrapbooker doesn't, LOL. We bought it last year for our Ten Year anniversary. It's going to take awhile to be able to save up to buy a new one!!

In the mean time though, a dear friend has offered to lend me their extra camera! Isn't that just a BLESSING!!!! So I will be able to post pictures soon. Oh, ya, and my room is done! Moving the furniture in tonight!!! So when I get that all pretty and organized I'll post that too. There will be so much to post as soon as I have a camera to work with. In the mean time I will enjoy setting up my creative zone!!


Sincerely,
Sonja

In the mean time, here are a few pictures I took of that Wedding.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Before I give it away.

The last time I know I had it, was last Sunday morning. After that it's a complete mystery to me. I've need it at Church for the last 6 or so weeks. Last Sunday was no different. So I took it, and was intending on using it. However, it turned out that I wouldn't have need of it for this particular Sunday, but would need to try again for next Sunday. Either DH or myself took it down to the van after services, can't remember who, as all the Sunday's we've carried it to Church seemed to have rolled into one. It would have been placed behind the two front seats, in the middle, on the floor along with an album I've been working on. This Sunday was a special Sunday. We had a Baptismal service to attend at 2 in the afternoon. So we grabbed a quick lunch at DH Shop, then went to the special service. I only brought my purse in. Then after the service, we went home. Again, as I can't remember one time from the next, yet I am very certain it was me that brought the items in from the van and into the house. Thursday night, I tried to find one of the items that I had brought in from the van. ONLY I CAN"T FIND IT!!!!! Panic!!! We search everywhere!!!! You know, when you look 20 times in the same spot hoping maybe this will be the time that you see it!! I was not so fortunate. I still can't find it!!! I am still unwilling to say that it was stolen, because I know we humans can be careless sometimes. But I am leaning that way if it doesn't show up soon!!! I just can't believe I can't find it!!! It's not an easily replaces item. Well, before I give anything else away..........any guesses?


Sincerely,
Sonja

Saturday, November 10, 2007

"IT"

I've needed "IT" at Church for at least the last 6 weeks.

Sincerely,
Sonja

12x

Heres another clue.---My sympathy has increased 12 times, for those that have had this same thing happen to them.

Sincerely,
Sonja

Friday, November 9, 2007

Take a Guess.

Thought I would put a little challenge out there for you.( sorry, no prizes, just a little fun, and see if you can be the one that figures it out).

Anyone care to venture a guess as to why I am a little sad and frustrated tonight? I am happy to say that I am happily married and there's been no fueding, although we were both a little worked up last night. Still are!!!

So any guesses?!!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Friday, October 26, 2007

Wedding


Going to a Wedding tomorrow. Brides chosen colors are pink. So this is what I came up with for a card for the Happy Couple.

Sincerely,
Sonja

Monday, October 22, 2007

Before Pictures


Well. It's being worked on. DH put one coat of paint on it today. Probably has to do another one when this one is dry. Then I get to set my "play station" up. I'll post pictures of the empty painted room just as soon as the second coat is on and dried. Since my DH is a painter he had left over paint and the equipment to do this job fairly quickly. I don't even want to think about how long it would have taken little old "ME" to do this. I am very grateful. And he was happy to use up some extra paint he had sitting in his shop, not being used.
In the mean time, I have more than a few other projects calling my name. But this is progress, and I am so excited!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Friday, October 19, 2007

Ribbon Inspiration


When I saw this ribbon, I loved it!! And now that my ribbon is all organized I had a hankering to create something. All the products I used were Close to my Heart, with the exception of the ribbon. Aqua has always been one of my favorite colors, which would probably explain why I was so drawn to this ribbon. I can remember even coloring with that color with my pencil crayons while we traveled growing up. I remember it destinctively. I think I am pretty happy with this card, what do you think?

Sincerely,
Sonja

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Getting Ready


I am patiently waiting for DH ( who's incredibly busy)to get the time to paint my new craft room. Which is done in his spare time. (Who came up with this, so called "Spare time" anyway??LOL) But while I am waiting, I figured I had a lot of organizing to do, LOL. So I have started with my ribbon. I have seen a lot of ribbon storage ideas. THis one seemed to suit my style, and my needs. So I went with it. I really don't remember where I saw this, but I really liked it. I cut up really good cardboard boxes and then covered them in craft paper. Boy, was that time consumming!!!!! I either taped the ends, or used little mini safety pins I picked up at the Dollar Store. Works great!! I have two of these white metal baskets, and I only filled one. Should I buy more ribbon??? LOL! I just love looking at all the colors. Should give me lots of inspiration don't you think?

Sincerely,
Sonja

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

WOOOOAH HOOOOO!!

O.K. I really can't believe I just did that!! Amazing!! I am such a computer dumbo. I can never figure out all the lingo my husband and brothers use half the time. Really I can't. I am just tickled that I was able to get this up and running. Now I've been able to put up a talking mini me!!!. Well, sorta looks like me. Not really. But hey, it's pretty cool. That is my scraproom behind that pretty lady you see. That has since been taken down and I am getting a NEW SCRAPROOM. WOOOOOAH HOOOOOO!! I never thought I would even get a whole room to myself. Well, not entirely, I am sure my kids will be in there from time to time. And I do have to share it with a few boxes that need to be stored and our Freezer. But hey, I am still one happy lady. I mooved everything out yesterday. DH says he will paint in mayber later this week. SO in all reality, lets face it, life takes it's time. I could have it done by the end of the month, or next. LOL When I get it done, I'll post my pictures. So today, I have alot to look forward to. I'm so excited!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Thursday, October 4, 2007

TEXAS


I once lived in Texas and have very fond memories of my life lived there. I was young, so life was good. �I remember our neighbour who, when his grandson would come to visit, we would ride his quad and dirt bike out back behind the house. �There was a large treed area out behind the house that we could get lost in for hours. It probably wasn't as big as I remembered it. But in my childhood mind it was big! �I remember walking home from school. I remember snow cone day at school. I remember Six Flags and their 12 foot hot dogs. �I remember the park with the pond, where we would feed the ducks and watch people fish. �I remember the Christmas where my Grandmother paid for me to have my ears pierced. I remember the star that my Grandfather made out of tin foil for our tree. �We used it for years! �I remember so much. But still my one of my favorite memories was of the friendship that I mad with C.H. When it came time for me to move, we made one last stop of Braun's Ice Cream Store, ( remember VERN! LOL). �We then wrote letters for a long while after. �Then, somehow, time expanded and we lost touch. �Ten years later our youth group was going to a conference in the city where I lived. So I decided to look her up and give her a call. �So it was that we sat down to a dinner and caught each other up to speed, and drove through the old neighborhood. A few more years passed. �I couldn't seem to get a hold of her again. It seemed I had lost contact with her. �Than came this contest I had entered. I needed to find some pictures to scrap �with what I was suppose to use. �I was drawing a blank. �Then I remembered my trip down to Texas and the pictures I had of the two of us. �So I got started. But I was still s little curious of where she was and what she was doing. �Someone I know suggested a few things to try and find her. So I started looking around. �It wasn't long before I was able to connect a few dots together. �I found a number. �I decided, what have I got to loose!? If it was the wrong number, than so what, right? �Well, she answered the phone!!!!! I was amazed that I was able to recognize her voice right away. �It was �a good long talk and a later one than I should have dared, had I been more careful of the time difference. �It was a real treat to receive updated pictures of her and her family. It was a blessing beyond measure to see how the Lord works and directs our lives and how much we fundamentally have in common. �It was also a blessing that I wasn't anticipating to reconnect with her. �And now I have �a memory dear to my scrapped!!

Hope you enjoyed my little story!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Friday, September 28, 2007

I just recently had a birthday. (not telling you how old I turned) It was a good one, I will say that.Even despite the fact that my birthday falls on 9-11. I had a few people who are very dear to me come over and we ate, talked and managed to get a few creations done. My DH took the kids out (did I mention I'm spoiled!!!?) and had the whole evening with my friends in complete serene!!! I love my children, but it was nice to have adult conversations. LOL� And it was a blessing to be with my friends.
One of my most treasured gifts this year was a new CD by a family we know who compile their own CD's. They are a testimony of true devotion to the Lord and I am encouraged every time I listen to their music. They have a few now, and we are enjoying learning as a family to sing along with the music. �Although I find it very difficult to find a favorite. I thought I would share their link should you care to check it out for yourself and hear a few �samples of their music. My husband new them growing up. I know it will bless you immensely!!! �It has blessed me!!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Here's the link
http://www.fehrfamilymusic.com/

Monday, September 24, 2007

What makes me HAPPY



What makes me HAPPY!!!

1.Chocolate, the more the merrier,LOL!!  But give me real chocolate, not candy bars. BLAH!
2.When my DH brings his computer downstairs into my room and plays his game while I craft away--"Just so he can be with me!!"" {Love Him!!!}
3. When I get time to play and get something out of my brain that I have had bottled up for quit sometime. TOO many ideas and not enough time!!! This was one of those times. �Last night I got to copy an image out of the new IKEA catalog and make some more of my own Background paper. I am sure I will use this in many more ways and many more colors. �
4. Sharing my creations!!!

All supplies are Close to My Heart with the exception of the Button and the ribbon.

Sincerely,
Sonja

WAY TO GO!!!!!!



Here's a 4x4 card I made with a matching envelope. �Make someone feel extra special with their accomplishments!!! �I used Close to My Hearts 4x4 envelope template and a sentiment�{Way�to�Go!} from a past stamp of the month. �I love velvet!! �So I had to use some of my new ribbon I got from Micheal's. �I love Rick Rack too, so the combination of the two were just too much to resist, LOL!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Friday, September 21, 2007

Flat OUT!



Well, I guess I am a busy Momma. Got too busy for awhile, and then realized I hadn't seen or HEARD the little one in a while. �Thought I should go investigate. �And this is where I found him------FLAT OUT------- on the floor of all places. �Poor guy!! �He must have been too tired to make it to his bed, which was RIGHT there!!! �I can't believe he found the floor a comfortable place to sleep!! Yah it's carpeted, BUT!! ��I guess these little ones will really sleep anywhere!! �So I scooped him up and put him in bed--- that's better. �Now I've been a good mom!!!LOL!!! �He's too precious!!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Another Baby Card


Another card I made using some scraps from a layout I did. �I'm really just trying to see if I am smart enough to figure out how to Watermark my pictures,LOL! �I AM NOT so computer savy. �But I am learning a lot. I even surprise myself from time to time,LOL!!!

Sincerely,
Sonja

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

New Baby Card


I made a little card for someone special. �The adoption went through, and they have a baby all their own now. Fresh from the Father's loving hands! �I can't claim the layout of this card as my own, but I did adapt it to make it work. �Most of the supplies are Close to my Heart. With the exception of the button and Chip Board. �Although the "BOY" is covered with CTMH'S awesome double sided textured Cardstock. �

Sincerely,
Sonja

Friday, September 14, 2007

First Altered Box

This was a Christmas gift I made for a dear and wonderful friend. �I took a box from Micheal's craft store and covered it with some scrapbook paper I thought she would like. �Made matching cards to go inside with some of my favorite stamp sets. �This was one of the first ones I ever did. �Since then I�have loved doing it so much I have plans to do a lot more of them�as�gifts.�But�I�have�yet�to�
alter�one�for�myself.LOL!�

Sincerely,
Sonja

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Altered Box, Card gift set


Altered Card Box/Gift



Thursday, September 13, 2007

an introduction to ME

I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a wife and a stay at home-homeschooling mother of four beautiful children.{Who you might see on here occasionally} But most importantly I am a child of God, created for his glory. A creation of art with purpose.{need daily reminding of this fact!!!}

Webster's describes art as ": an activity whose purpose is making things that are beautiful to look at, listen to, or read.

Needless to say, I am still a piece of art in the making! Daily being conformed into the image of Christ. I will not be perfected until I am in Heaven with my Saviour. But that doesn't stop me from trying to be more Christ like. �It's the same with my art, some days I am always feeling like I have too much to learn and will never produce some of the awesome things I see out there. And other time I can be really surprised with the results. �But I enjoy the challenge and the push to learn more and grow in my knowledge. Which brings me to why I am here. �I do not profess to be " all that and a bag of chips" as quoted from a good and dear friend. Yet i have a desire to share with others the art that I create. Even if I don't know all there is to know yet. �Art is for fun, and one never knows how it will turn out int he end. It can be spontaneous, planned, but always beautiful to look at. It can put a smile on a down cast face, bringing some much needed cheer. It can tell a story that should never be forgotten. Left there to be seen again, and again by someone who needs that little reminder of just how important they are to you. �

This is why I scrapbook and handmake special cards for the ones I love so dearly. It is one of many ways I can let them know how special and valuable they are to me. And when I am no longer here, I will have left these things behind to remind them of that fact.

FOR: " Blessed are the children of scrapbookers, for they shall enherit the scrapbooks."
----Author Unknown

May you be blessed.

Sincerely,
Sonja