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Inspirational Genealogy Quotes

I love words, as I am sure that many of you know by now. Today, instead of digging around for new genealogy words that I do not know the meanings of, I decided to find some inspiring genealogy quotes. These quotes help to put all of our time and energy spend researching ancestors into perspective. Keep one or more of these handy for when you feel as though your research does not matter, or when you are getting frustrated because it is not going smoothly. For example, this quote for C.S. Lewis reminds us that even in this world where … Continue reading →

Using Inspirational Words

I’m not big on using quotes in my scrapbook layouts. I use them occasionally when I am extremely moved by certain words or phrases; however, they really have to fit the theme of my layout in order for me to add them to a page. Some scrappers can’t live without quotes. Their memory books are chock-full of inspirational words that they feel help convey a certain mood or some how describe a sentiment in a particularly eloquent manner. Whether you use quotes to embellish your scrapbook on a regular basis or you only employ them in rare situations, you should … Continue reading →

More Quotes to Inspire You

Need inspiration? Feeling down and depressed, or worried about the future? Has the world monetary crisis finally gotten to you and the constant talk of doom and gloom dampened your spirits? We are more than our thoughts yet having positive thoughts and a positive attitude can make the difference between happy days and sad, and ultimately a life well lived versus a life wasted in recriminations. So, here are some more thought-provoking and positive sayings for you from those who have been through dark times and survived regardless. The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta … Continue reading →

Uplifting Quotes to Inspire You

We all need some inspiration from time to time and who better to get us thinking than the great thinkers of the world? Here are some more thought-provoking and life-enhancing thoughts for those who have given life some thought. If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun. Katharine Hepburn Learning new things won’t help a person who isn’t using what he already knows. Anon. Have patience with all things but first … Continue reading →

Inspirational Quotes from Inspirational People

Inspirational people are no different from you and me. They have come across obstacles in life, often greater than those we might encounter, and they have turned them into something positive. As we feel our way through troubles times – both personal and worldly – let’s have a look at the thoughts of some of the successful people from the past. By standing on their shoulders and using their experience, we may enrich our own life experience. Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together. Vincent van Gogh Plant the seeds of … Continue reading →

In the Name of Love

I heart all of the heart-shaped scrapbook embellishments that line the shelves of my local craft store.  Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spread the love you have for your favorite people, places and things.  Of course, there is no better place to document that adoration than in a love-themed scrapbook.  Whether you are looking to craft layouts featuring treasured Valentine’s Day sentiments or you simply want a place to store inspirational love-themed mementos a memory book is a terrific option. To help spice up your heart-astic pages consider the following: Lollipops:  Create heart-shaped lollipops from patterned or plain … Continue reading →

Thanks for Giving

In the chaos that surrounds the holiday season, it’s easy to lose sight of the true meaning behind the special occasions. Thanksgiving is filled with food, food and more food. The sumptuous spread can tempt people to focus more on what’s sitting on the table rather than who they are sitting next to at the table. When you are designing layouts for your Thanksgiving scrapbook, don’t forget to include memories that illustrate the true meaning of the holiday. Look for photos that speak volumes for the type of relationships your family members share with one other. You can further enhance … Continue reading →

Rad Grad Layouts

From preschool to college, graduation ceremonies are in full swing across the country this month. Commencement is a huge milestone in the lives of loved ones, be it from kindergarten, eighth grade, high school or law school. These special moments deserve scrapbook space, even if it means creating a single layout. However, in most cases, the monumental event typically warrants at least a few pages, if not an entire memory album unto itself. These days it is easy to find ways to craft multiple rad grad layouts. Scrapbook supply shops are filled with graduation-themed embellishments, from diploma-shaped die cuts to … Continue reading →

Free eBooks For Your Kindle – Week of May 17, 2012

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People who love to read tend to end up with too many books to fit onto their shelves. One way to avoid this problem, but still be able to read a lot of books, is to get a Kindle. One nice thing about the Kindle is that Amazon frequently releases eBooks that you can download for free! Here are a few of the free eBooks being offered right now. Almost A Bride is a FREE eBook that was written by Patricia McLinn. It is the first book in the Wyoming Wildflowers series. This is a romance novel that was originally … Continue reading →

Quote Me

Journaling is a feature of scrapbooking that some crafters shy away from due to lack of inspiration. In my opinion, you shouldn’t let a little writer’s block prevent you from sharing your thoughts on a particular photo, memento or experience. What’s more, there are no rules in scrapbooking that prohibit you from using words made famous by other people. Inspirational words, whether they are in the form of poems, song lyrics, or well-known quotes, can easily be incorporated into a scrapbook layout. One of the simplest ways to add them to your journaling block is to purchase products that come … Continue reading →