Scrapbook Blessings Club

By Peggy Porter My son Gilbert was eight years old and had been in Cub Scouts only a short time. During one of his meetings he was handed a sheet of paper, a block of wood and four tires and told to return home and give all to"dad." That was not an easy task for Gilbert to do. Dad was not receptive to doing things with his son. But Gilbert tried. Dad read the paper and scoffed at the idea of making a pine wood derby car with his young,eager son. The block of wood remained untouched as the weeks passed. Finally, mom stepped in to see if I could figure this all out. The project began. Having no carpentry skills, I decided it would be best if I simply read the directions and let Gilbert do the work. And he did. I read aloud the measurements, the rules of what we could do and what we couldn't do. Within days his block of wood was turning into a pinewood derby car.A little lopsided, but looking great (at least through the eyes of mom). Gilbert had not seen any of the other kid

Welcome to ScrapBook Blessings and the first CSDivas Fall Blog Hop !!! If you are coming from ANN's , you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with with the CSDivas, then click HERE .We started yesterday, and I want to thank everyone who hopped on by :)  now for day 2 of our Fall Hop!!! The Design Team members have created fabulous Fall creations to inspire you and to motivate you to create some projects, just perfect for the season. There will be prizes along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a grand prize up for grabs at CSDivas.  Here is a sneak peek... So let's get started... I get the honor of having the "Back to School" theme so I decided to show a great little project you can whip up for your kiddo's favorite teacher.  (lot's of photos but so easy to make)  (This is project number two.  If you missed yesterday's, just scroll down to the previous post

Welcome to ScrapBook Blessings and the first CSDivas Fall Blog Hop !!! If you are coming from ANN , you're in the right place! If you've just happened cross my blog and would like to play along with starting at the beginning with the CSDivas, then click HERE. The Design Team members have created fabulous Fall creations to inspire you and to motivate you to create some projects, just perfect for the season. The Blog Hop is 25th and 26th.  There will be prizes along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a grand prize up for grabs at CSDivas. Here is a sneak peek... So let's get started... I get the honor of having the "Back to School" Fall theme so I decided to show a great little project you can whip up for your refrigerator to keep track of your kiddo's school week appointments. For this project, I used my Gypsy to alter my calendar and Cricut Expressions for all the cutting.  I was choose the colors to match my kitchen decor

As you know( I hope) we are having our Fall Blog Hop on September 25th and 26th. Each DT is going to showcase a project/LO/card, etc., pertaining to Fall.  To find out the details, click HERE I thought I would give a sneak peek of what my Fall Theme is :) Can you guess?!?! Hope you can "HOP or better yet, FALL" on by :) Cricut Cart:  Apple- Just Because Cards #1 Teacher- Wild cards

I posted this at Creative Scrapbooking Divas . CSDivas is having a blog hop this weekend 9-25/9-26, hope you can make it :) For more information and a picture of the goodies see the previous post. I have a great tutorial for you today...mini gift bags.  These are perfect to put some little treats in and give as a gift or party favor.  So let's get started... First you need 8 1/2x11 cardstock.  Position paper lengthwise. Using scoring blade on paper trimmer or a peper scorer like what I have,  score paper at 2", 5", 7", and 10". Turn cardstock, and score at 2" and 7 ". Hold paper horizontally with the 2" section at the top. Cut off all but one 2" tall section from the top. This will be the flap closure for the box.  Cut the narrow piece at an angle to create tab for adhesive. Make vertical cuts at the bottom to create 1 1/2" tall flaps, and cut off the narrow piece. This will be the bottom of the box.    (It should look li

I pray you are having a blessed day :) For this weeks song, I'm worshipping to a song by Bebo Norman, I Will Lift My Eyes. I just found out that my gall bladder has to be removed now. On one hand, I see that all this is a process, and God is with me the whole way. On the other hand, I just wish this would be easy and done with by now. I hope this song blesses you as it has me :) God, my God, I cry out Your beloved needs You now. God, be near calm my fear and take my doubt. Your kindness is what pulls me up Your love is all that draws me in

1. Do you do garage sales? If so, tell me about one great find. If not, tell me why not. I love garage sales, yard sales, estate sales, flea markets, antique malls.  One persons trash is anothers treasure.  Scrapbooking supplies 2. Name the last thing you fixed. My scrapbooking shelf 3. Name your A) Favorite item of makeup OR B) Favorite tool I don't go anywhere with out my mascara.  Blonde lashes make me look washed out. 4. Which room in your home needs organizing more than any other? Do closets count? My bedroom closet needs it bad. 5. Which room could use re-decorating? Kitchen needs updated 6. Share something unique about your town. Canfield Fair, 3rd largest county fair in the country. 7. If you could send a one-sentence message to your great-grandchild, what would it be? Keep Jesus in your heart and know that you are loved unconditionally. 8. Do you Facebook? everday 9. Describe your favorite shoes. Cute black pump with a cute buckle. At home, I prefer to be barefoot. 1

My BFF, Jen posted this at Thoughts of a Working Mom , so I had to do it! Feel free to C & P, and fill out your own. Leave me a comment, and I’ll come visit!  1. Where were you three hours ago? Scrapbooking 2. Who are you in love with? My husband 3. Have you ever eaten a crayon? Maybe when I was two 4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? yes, Emmy's balloon 5. When was the last time you went to the mall? July 28th, Jessica's friend's bd party at build a bear 6. Are you wearing socks right now? Yes 7. Do you have a car worth over $2000? Yes 8. When was the last time you drove out of town? Saturday. When we went to Pittsburgh to see Spirit of America at the new Consol Center... LETS GO PENS 9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? No, I thin it was 5 months ago 10. Are you hot? No I'm feeling pretty comfortable right now  (but hubby thinks I'm hot, lol) 11. What was the last thing you had to drink?big big glass of.... ice water! 12. What are y

CSDivas is having a Fall Blog Hop on September 25th and 26th. Here is a chance for you to win a RAK very easily: Simply post on your blog about our Fall Blog Hop with a link to CSDivas and you will get a ticket. Also, for every friend who joins CSDivas will earn you another ticket! Click on the image below and it will take to the sign up page :) RULES: 1) Post on your blog about our Fall Blog Hop with a link to CSDivas. Right click on the picture and save as to your PC to include it in your post. 2) Post a link to your blog post in THIS CHALLENGE thread, so we can checkout your post and your awesome blog! 3) Let your friends know to register in THIS CHALLENGE thread, so we can know who invited her. Provide your friend with your profile name please. 4) Last chance for ticket should be posted on September 23rd. 2010. (Even if your not into scrap booking, please consider posting this on your blog, thanks you!!!)

Creative Scrapbooking Divas is having a Blog Hop on September 25th and 26th.  Each Design Team member will be posting either a Back to School, Halloween or Fall tutorial/ layout/ card.  You will have until September 28th to post your creations on the individual blogs as well as on CSDivas for a chance to win some Blog Candy!  That's right!  Who doesn't like candy, especially candy that includes some great scrapbooking goodies and doesn't make you gain weight!  I hope you'll join me and the other great gals on the CSDivas Design Team for some great Fall fun. Also you can earn "tickets" ahead of time by posting this event on your own blog and encouraging your followers to attend as well.  Just copy and paste this image to your blog with the CSD addy:  http://divascreativas.ning.com/ .  Please go to  Creative Scrapbooking Divas  site for more details.  READY FOR SOME CANDY