52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 3

52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 3

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Welcome to 52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 3! This week, I’m diving into a beautiful technique that adds elegance and personality to your scrapbook pages—customizing ribbon borders. This simple yet effective embellishment can transform the look and feel of your layouts while showcasing your unique style. To read more about this creative memory keeping journey, visit 52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping. Welcome to Week 3 – Customize a Ribbon Border Memory keeping is more than just…

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Virginia Adventure Bucket List – Solo Adventure 1

Virginia Adventure Bucket List – Solo Adventure 1

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Caverns, Cookies, and Covered Bridges A Solo Day of Exploration in the Shenandoah Valley There’s a certain magic in waking up with a thirst for adventure—and having a whole bucket list at your fingertips. When Brian gifted me the Virginia Adventure Bucket List by Reach International Outfitters for Christmas, he may not have known just how quickly my wanderlust would come calling. On a recent Friday, with a curious spirit and a free day on my hands, I dove in…

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52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 2

52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 2

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Welcome to Week 2 of our year-long creative memory keeping journey! This week, I’m diving into the powerful art of single-photo layouts with a dramatic twist. Our challenge focuses on the transformative magic of black and white photography, encouraging you to see your memories through a different lens. By converting a cherished color photograph into monochrome, you’ll discover how removing color can actually add depth, emotion, and timeless appeal to your memory keeping projects. Whether you’re documenting a milestone moment,…

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52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 1

52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 1

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Let’s embark on an exciting creative journey as we begin our 52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping – Challenge 1. This weekly adventure will inspire us to explore new techniques, push our creative boundaries, and document our precious memories in meaningful ways. To read more about this creative memory keeping journey, visit 52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping. Welcome to Week 1 – Work Those Words! Memory keeping is more than just photos—it’s about capturing the essence of your stories…

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The Adventure Challenge – Solo Edition – Adventure 2

The Adventure Challenge – Solo Edition – Adventure 2

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Local Legends Unearthed Digging Deeper Into My Town, One Bite at a Time There’s something irresistibly thrilling about uncovering the secrets of your own town. So often, we pass by the same streets, eat at the same restaurants, and stop seeing the place we live through curious, searching eyes. That’s why I was drawn to The Adventure Challenge – Solo Edition. It promised a series of quests designed to nudge me out of routine and into the unknown corners of…

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52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping

52 Weeks of Creative Memory Keeping

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I’ve been stuck in a scrapbooking slump! While I love taking photos and telling their stories, I struggle with designing pages and Pocket Page cards—even though I enjoy creative memory keeping. To break free from this creative block, I decided to take on the 52 Scrapbooking Challenges by Elsie Flannigan. Each week, I’ll tackle one of the book’s challenges by creating either a 12″ × 12″ or 9″ × 12″ standalone layout along with Pocket Page cards. Creative Memory Keeping…

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Well-Read Wednesday – Strawberry Shortcake Murder – Cocoa Snaps

Well-Read Wednesday – Strawberry Shortcake Murder – Cocoa Snaps

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Cookies, clues, and cozy vibes! Welcome back to Well-Read Wednesday, fellow mystery and baking enthusiasts! The Hannah Swensen Series by Joanne Fluke combines two of my favorite activities—reading and baking. The second book, Strawberry Shortcake Murder, delivers several wonderful recipes, including these delightful Cocoa Snaps. Book Summary Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, Minnesota, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation when Coach Boyd Watson is found dead in a pool of strawberry syrup at…

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The Adventure Challenge – Solo Edition – Adventure 1

The Adventure Challenge – Solo Edition – Adventure 1

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A Night of Self-Care and Unplanned Magic When the Best-Laid Plans Lead to the Best Night’s Sleep There’s something delightfully thrilling about the unknown—about committing to a mystery and letting the universe surprise you. That, in essence, is the spirit behind The Adventure Challenge – Solo Edition. The concept is simple yet endlessly fun: scratch off a challenge, and only then discover what you’ve signed up for. Perhaps it’s the anticipation, or maybe it’s the spontaneity, but either way, each…

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Well-Read Wednesday – Strawberry Shortcake Murder – Oatmeal Raisin Crisps

Well-Read Wednesday – Strawberry Shortcake Murder – Oatmeal Raisin Crisps

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Cookies, clues, and cozy vibes! Welcome back to Well-Read Wednesday, fellow mystery and baking enthusiasts! The Hannah Swensen Series by Joanne Fluke combines two of my favorite activities—reading and baking. The second book, Strawberry Shortcake Murder, delivers several wonderful recipes, including these yummy Oatmeal Raisin Crisps. Book Summary Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, Minnesota, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation when Coach Boyd Watson is found dead in a pool of strawberry syrup…

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Well-Read Wednesday – Strawberry Shortcake Murder – Strawberry Shortcake Swensen

Well-Read Wednesday – Strawberry Shortcake Murder – Strawberry Shortcake Swensen

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Hannah Swensen’s Strawberry Shortcake Swensen – A Sweet Murder Mystery Treat Welcome back to Well-Read Wednesday, fellow mystery and baking enthusiasts! The Hannah Swensen Series by Joanne Fluke combines two of my favorite activities—reading and baking. The second book, Strawberry Shortcake Murder, delivers several wonderful recipes, including the delightful Strawberry Shortcake Swensen! Book Summary Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, Minnesota, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation when Coach Boyd Watson is found dead…

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