Sunday, November 29, 2020
Scrapbooking | Emphasis, Contrast & Type
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
LSNED 2020 (& September 2020 Scrapped)
I didn't record a new (or remembered) lesson every day of September this year; however, I did make note of twelve lessons and created a digital layout to document them for our 2020 chronological scrapbook. This year Shimelle included several links in her daily Learn Something New Every Day emails, so some of my lessons came from there while others presented themselves as we went about our everyday life.
1. Even on days I feel tired and blah, I can be productive if I pace myself. I completed a small scrapbook-for-hire project despite feeling listless on a dreary gray day.
2. Having a plan in place keeps things on track when obstacles (like rainy weather) arise. When we began our morning walks, we agreed that if the weather was too bad or either of us had a very early morning call/appointment, we would each exercise at home during the day to get "credit" for that day's exercise.
3. Andragogy is “the method and practice of teaching adult learners.” Pedagogy is “the art and science and profession of teaching.”
Pedagogy is associated more with teaching kids and is dependent on the teacher,
and andragogy is more self-directed. Despite having taken several pedagogy classes and continuing education workshops for my teaching certification, I don't remember ever hearing the word andragogy before.
4. The first and youngest woman to have flown in space is
Valentina Tereshkova. In June 1963, she flew a solo mission on the Russian
Vostok 6. She is also the only woman to have flown on a solo space mission.
5. God can heal any relationship and reconciliation can lead
to better relationships.
6. We must contend earnestly for the faith.
7. I can add a custom color swatch to the colors palette in
PSE. This little technique was shared by Cathy Zielske in one of the bonus videos in the Design Your Life 2.0 class.
8. A Rube Goldberg machine refers to a complicated gadget
designed to perform simple tasks in convoluted ways. It’s named after the
cartoonist Reuben Goldberg who drew popular cartoons with these types of
machines.
9. Seinfeld’s “Don’t Break the Chain” system of productivity
works. We're adding heart stickers to our monthly calendar to track our daily walks/exercise.
10. The Bungee Chair is now available in red with the flat
straps!
11. Giant chocolate chip cookies baked in mini cast iron
skillets are called pizookies (a combination of pizza + cookies). I've enjoyed these yummy desserts before, but I don't remember hearing this name until my friend LeAnne mentioned them while we were scrapbooking together via Zoom.
12. The Tiber River runs through Rome. I can usually remember that the Thames runs through London and the Seine runs through Paris because I've visited both of those cities. However, I'm often stumped when a crossword asks for a river running through other cities (which happens pretty often), so this fact caught my attention while I was attending a virtual tour of Rome hosted by our financial advisor.
This 12x12 digital layout (along with our month in numbers) completes the month of September in our 2020 album!
Did you participate in LSNED this year? What lessons did you learn?
Monday, November 16, 2020
Scrapbooking | September 2020 By The Numbers
Here's how the numbers add up for September.
* 15 days Robbie worked from home + 1 sick day (dr appts) & 5 vacation days.
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Mantels | Fall 2020
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Upcoming Class | Hope & Christmas Trees Virtual Bible Journaling Class
There’s no doubt about it - this has been a tough year all around the world.
As we look forward to the holidays and anticipate the celebration of our Lord’s birth, how is your hope?
I’m excited to announce that my very first VIRTUAL Bible Journaling Class will be focusing on hope and how our Christmas trees can be a reminder of the hope we have in Christ.
Join me in December as we discuss Biblical hope, persevering through the tough times, and recognizing the blessings along the way. We’ll also look at why Christmas trees are a symbol of hope as we learn several techniques for illustrating these evergreen trees in the margins of our Bibles.
Hope & Christmas
Trees
December 4 or 5, 2020
(Friday or Saturday)
10am - noon
Virtual Class presented
via Zoom.
$15
Your class fee includes Biblical teaching, illustrated Bible journaling technique demonstrations, and a printable notes and tips handout.
Please note:
*This class will be presented live via Zoom.
There will not be a replay available.
*Your spot is reserved once payment is
received. Within 48 hours of payment, you will receive a confirmation email. The link to the Zoom classroom and the notes
handout will be sent separately as we get closer to the class date.
*There is not a supply kit for this
event. However, I will be sending a list of items you may want to have on hand
during the class. You’ll definitely want to have your Bible and a pen on hand.
Otherwise, I encourage you to use what you have available as you illustrate
what the Lord is showing you through His Word.
*If you are registered
and unable to attend, please let me know before November 23 for a full
refund. Sorry, cancellations after November 22 are nonrefundable.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Click the appropriate link below to reserve your spot today!
Click here to sign up for the FRIDAY class!
Click here to sign up for the SATURDAY class!
I would love for you to join me as we dive into the Word and use our creativity to draw closer to the Lord during the most wonderful time of the year!
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Scrapbooking | More Layouts From Page Kits
If you've been following along here this year, you'll know that I've enjoyed using page kits for a variety of layouts this year.
One of the kits I had on hand (from last year's Scrapbook Expo) is from Quick Quotes and can be used to create four 12x12 pages.
So far, I've only used one of the pages to showcase photos from a weekend getaway in 2013. I had to punch out the frames in the large teal paper to create space for my photos and memorabilia, then piece the center embellishment together.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Miscellaneous Crafting
Although scrapbooking is my primary paper crafting hobby, I enjoy mixing things up with other crafting as well.
I created this little card that reminds us to Bee Happy using a card kit from our local scrapbook store.
These mini canvases that I painted in the heat of August reminded me that fall was on the way!
When my niece was here this summer, she brought a yummy recipe that we tried and then scrapped for our 6x6 recipe albums.
I also altered a couple of clipboards my sister requested earlier in the year. It's hard to tell from the photo, but the one on the left is a mini-clipboard and the one on the right is letter size.
What miscellaneous crafting have you done lately?