Crafty Calendars

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While preparing my 2009 schedule, I've been contemplating the purchase of a new desk calendar and pocket planner. I always keep a calendar near my work area and each year, I make it a goal of mine to find a......

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One Year Ago

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One year ago, I was on the island of Maui with Eric. It was our last big trip together as a couple. I remember the two of us sitting on the plane. It was a long flight and I wasn't......

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Back to Basics

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I have a confession to make regarding a standard writing instrument I can't live without. I use it all the time. The one I own has lasted me twelve plus months and it never skips a beat. It's the first......

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A trip to the apple orchard

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The lingering smell of hot apple cider and apple mini donuts welcomed us as we arrived at "Apple Junction". It was our first time visiting the Apple Junction. We'd visited other apple orchards in our area years past, but this......

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Because you asked...

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Because many of you have asked about my photos lately, I'm dedicating this post to my photography set-up. First though, it's important to note that I'm not a professional photographer, though I've been inspired by many, especially my good friend,......

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Finding time...

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In between setting up a new small business (for the project kits) and other work related tasks, I've been finding some time to work on what I love most, layouts. This is what I do to relax when I'm not......

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The Crate Paper Blog

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I'll be starting a new job soon! With the Crate Paper Inc. blog about to go live in the very near future, I'll be managing and writing the content and keeping the scrapbook community up-to-date with the on goings at......

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Tigers, lions, and bears..Oh my!

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Weekends for us is usually spent with family. We manage to fill in all hours with eventful visits, whether it be with cousins or hanging solo with grandma and grandpa. Either way, getting out on the weekends is a good......

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Attempting something new..

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I haven't created a 8.5" x 11" layout in ages. I started looking through some of my old Ali Edward books and in doing so, was reminded that there's more to scrapbooking than creating 12" x 12" layouts. I'll admit,......

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Two Boxes

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After a long afternoon, I was happily surprised by the items that arrived at my door today. I received two boxes; one from Crate Paper and another from Sassafras. Upon opening the boxes, I was greeted by scrumptious new papers......

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