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Thursday, March 1, 2012

February in Focus: OLW Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY

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Welcome to to my stop on the One Little Word blog hop for February. If you’ve come from Margie’s blog, welcome! The full list of blogs is at the end of this post.

The Giveaway

My special giveaway this month is a brand spanking new Ella Publishing ebook on Stamping - scroll to the post below to enter!

The Prompt

We were asked to take 9 photos over the month to document/express our word. Even though I’ve not taken a lot of photos this month, I managed to find 9 that represented what I’m focusing on right now. I just should have found a photo of Phill to include!
I am sure I’m missing a few focus points (eg faith and sewing) but I like this reminder of what my life is about right now!
  • Baby Nano
  • Emily
  • Us
  • Phill’s new hobby (coffee making/latte art)
  • My health
  • Growing friends
  • Creativity
  • Scrapbooking
  • Gardening
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More posts about my One Little Word adventure:


  • One Little Word in Focus OLW Blog Hop: January 2012
  • One Little Word January Blog Hop
  • One Little Word September Blog Hop
  • One Little Word August Blog Hop
  • One Little Word July Blog Hop
  • One Little Word June OLW Blog Hop
  • One Little Word April Self Portrait
  • One Little Word–My album so far
  • One Little Word 2011–Grow
  • One Little Word 2011

    About the Class

    Ali Edwards sends out monthly emails with a prompt for the month and you just complete it as you are inspired to throughout the month. Did you know that the One Little Word class is open all year?

    Want more OLW inspiration?

    Head over to Sharyn’s blog.

    Here’s the rest of the stops in the One Little Word blog hop:
    Thanks again to Margie for organising this hop!

    Happy hopping!
    Melissa
    *Thank your for using affiliate links to support my blog*

    PS. My Big News!

    I'm so excited to share with you that I've been invited to teach at True Scrap 3! I'm the only Aussie instructor and I'd love to see some fellow Simple Aussie Girls there!
    Did you start scrapbooking with dreams of rows of finished albums?s
    Is the reality more like a cupboard of unfinished objects (UFOs)?
    In Finish what you Start I help you learn how you can actually finish a project, and get the results you want by focussing on what motivates you in your scrapbooking.
    • Prevent writer's block by using journalling you have already
    • Finish pages faster by keeping your process simple
    • Rescue half-finished projects by repurposing or finishing them with rediscovered motivation.
    • Get a headstart on your own project using printable worksheets
    • Have fun and get the project done!
    Join me for plenty of inspiration for your next project, or that little extra kick to get those UFOs done!

    Join me for the most awesome scrapbooking event EVER!

    I'm so thrilled to be teaching at True Scrap, and know it is well worth the $127 you pay to get in no matter what kind of memory keeper, scrapper, crafter or photographer you are!
    Register Today!
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    Wednesday, February 1, 2012

    One Little Word in Focus: OLW Blog Hop

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    Welcome to to my stop on the One Little Word blog hop for February. If you’ve come from Karen’s blog, welcome! The full list of blogs is at the end of this post.
     
    After completing a hybrid album last year, I’ve decided to stick to my usual digital pages this year. I just love the slim finish of photobooks, so I’ll just print my book out as a soft cover photobook at the end of the year.
     
    In the mean time I’m using this page as my January cover and photo of myself.
    To keep it in plain view, I’ve also made this page my desktop background.
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    If you’d like to see how I created this layout check out my latest Digital Scrapbooking Workshop.

    More posts about my One Little Word adventure:

    About the Class

    Ali Edwards sends out monthly emails with a prompt for the month and you just complete it as you are inspired to throughout the month. Did you know that the One Little Word class is open all year?

    Want more OLW inspiration?

    Check out Devon’s Blog

    Here’s the rest of the stops in the One Little Word blog hop:

    Thanks again to Margie for organising this hop!

    Happy hopping!

    Melissa
    *Thank your for using affiliate links to support my blog*
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    Wednesday, January 4, 2012

    Boot Camp Perfect: Scrap Happy Blog Hop

    scrap happy 3Welcome to the Scrapworthy Lives Scrap Happy Blog Hop.I've been loving reading Stephanie's blog about the Scrap Happy project over at Scrapworthy lives, so I was thrilled when I found out she's got a blog hop going. You have probably found me from Kiss and Tell Scrapbooking.

    This month the theme is:

    Boot Camp Perfect

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    This month we are looking at all the of the Happiness Project ideas and implement a few of them during the month. Here’s some things that have stood out to me from this series in 2011:

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    I think my aim to focus on whatever I’m doing will take me a long way towards happiness – being present in the moment.

    What have you learned through the Happiness Project? Or about happiness in General in 2011?

    Head over to Scraps & Sass for the next stop in our journey.

    In case you get lost, here are the rest of the blogs:

    Here’s to a happy 2012!


    Melissa

    Enjoy this post? You may also enjoy Lisa Day’s Journey to Happiness What Matters Most class at Big Picture.

    What matters most in your life? Have you really taken the time to think about the answer to that question?

    “We will be working towards celebrating and creating a life
    dedicated to focusing on what matters most to you!”
    - Lisa Day

    In Lisa Day’s latest workshop, you’ll spend four weeks setting up creative action plans to make sustainable changes that will help you focus on and stay true to what matters most. In class you will create two layouts and two mini albums which can be used as a guide to creating and celebrating a life – never losing sight of what matters most.

    Do you want to make some changes in your life so that you can experience greater happiness and really focus on the things that truly matter to you? The journey to happiness is an on-going process, but with a clear focus, you can enjoy that journey every step of the way. Only $19 for the class!

    register-now3 

    *affliliate links where possible- please use them to support my blog*

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    Sunday, January 1, 2012

    One Little Word: Wrapping up 2011 and my new word #OLW Blog Hop

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    20111231 One Little Word 02Welcome to to my stop on the One Little Word blog hop for January. If you’ve come from Tere’s blog, welcome! The full list of blogs is at the end of this post.
     
    I’ve got quite a few pages to update you all since my last One Little Word post.
     
    I mixed October and December’s posts in together to break up the text and photos and fit in my smaller format album.
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    I have a little video of my finished album here:
    My One Little Word 2011 Album
     
    Here's the slideshow of my One Little Word album in process over the year:
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    Did you know we have a OLW flickr group? Join us here
     

    What about 2012?

    My word for 2012 will be Focus.

    I’m easily distracted (Phill would say that’s an understatement) and with another addition to the family on the way in May, I feel like this an aspect of my life to work on.

    More posts about my One Little Word adventure:

    About the Class

    Ali Edwards sends out monthly emails with a prompt for the month and you just complete it as you are inspired to throughout the month. Did you know that the One Little Word class is open?

    Want more OLW inspiration?

    Check out Nicki’s Blog

    Here’s the rest of the stops in the One Little Word blog hop:

    Thanks again to Margie for organising this hop!

    Happy hopping!

    Melissa
    *Thank your for using affiliate links to support my blog*
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    Monday, December 12, 2011

    Keep a Contented Heart: Scrap Happy Blog Hop

    scrap happy 3Welcome to the Scrapworthy Lives Scrap Happy Blog Hop.I've been loving reading Stephanie's blog about the Scrap Happy project over at Scrapworthy lives, so I was thrilled when I found out she's got a blog hop going. You have probably found me from Kiss and Tell Scrapbooking.

    This month the theme is:

    Keep a Contented Heart

    During this busy Christmas season when advertisers and even the government seem to be encouraging us to buy more, do more, and spend more ;Gretchen Rueben suggests some tasks that keep us focussed on contentment:

    Laugh out loud

    I’ve talked about a couple of ways to document the laugh out loud moments in my Dececember Daily Inspiration Podcast!

    Use good manners

    Oh yes, being mannerly can help us focus on the good, and be concerned about our own actions rather than those of others.

    Give positive reviews

    As a young teenager, I decided to try complimenting at least one person per day, something I should pay attention to doing again!

    Find an area of refuge

    For me a few quiet moments of contemplation, prayer and sleep while Emily rests are my refuge. My art is also a refuge, but one that I can’t rely on being able to do every day! But I do write most days – especially during December Daily!

    Being Content helps me focus

    Rather than being scattered thinking about the next big thing, being content helps me focus on the here and now, the precious moments I have in my hand already!

    How has being content brought you happiness lately?

    Head over to Nihao, Cupcake! for the next stop in our journey.

    In case you get lost, here are the rest of the blogs:


    Melissa

    PS Want more Scrap Happy goodness?

    Enjoy this post? You may also enjoy Lisa Day’s Journey to Happiness What Matters Most class at Big Picture.

    What matters most in your life? Have you really taken the time to think about the answer to that question?

    “We will be working towards celebrating and creating a life
    dedicated to focusing on what matters most to you!”
    - Lisa Day

    In Lisa Day’s latest workshop, you’ll spend four weeks setting up creative action plans to make sustainable changes that will help you focus on and stay true to what matters most. In class you will create two layouts and two mini albums which can be used as a guide to creating and celebrating a life – never losing sight of what matters most.

    Do you want to make some changes in your life so that you can experience greater happiness and really focus on the things that truly matter to you? The journey to happiness is an on-going process, but with a clear focus, you can enjoy that journey every step of the way.

    register-now

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    Monday, November 7, 2011

    Pay Attention: Scrap Happy Blog Hop

    scrap happy 3Welcome to the Scrapworthy Lives Scrap Happy Blog Hop.I've been loving reading Stephanie's blog about the Scrap Happy project over at Scrapworthy lives, so I was thrilled when I found out she's got a blog hop going. You have probably found me from Kiss and Tell Scrapbooking.

    This month the theme is:

    Pay Attention

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    Attention is such a precious thing, I'm in the early stages of pregnancy and find it a lot harder than usual to focus on others. Whether it's due to morning sickness, tiredness, hormones, or just my easily disctractable nature, I just find my mind wandering.

    I've been using tools to help me pay attention, so that means using my Memory Logbook, and journals to jot down details; lists, my whiteboard and reminders on my computer of things that may slip my mind; and overall mindful attitude to be sure to be paying attention to my increased energy and sleep needs.


    I've been paying attention to the little details even though a website launch, university tutoring and life in general can always distract me from the bigger picture. My family deserves to have my undivided attention!


    Even though I've only scrapped about 5-6 pages in the last couple of months, I've taken the time to pay attention to the little details of our daily life and I've been blogging at the kitchen table while Emily watches her favourite TV programs. Here's a sampling of my recent posts with this in mind:
    I am the only one who can choose where my attention goes and today I am grateful to have this reminder.

    How has paying attention brought you happiness lately?

    Head over to Nihao, Cupcake! for the next stop in our journey.

    In case you get lost, here are the rest of the blogs:


    Melissa

    PS Want more Scrap Happy goodness?
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    Monday, September 5, 2011

    Scrap happy blog hop: Contemplate the heavens

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    I've been loving reading Stephanie's blog about the Scrap Happy project over at Scrapworthy lives, so I was thrilled when I found out she's got a blog hop going. You have probably found me from Kiss and Tell Scrapbooking.

    This month the theme is:

    Contemplate the Heavens

    Boethius: “Contemplate the extent and stability of the heavens, and then at last cease to admire worthless things.”

    Scrapbooking with a feeling of wonder helps me stay peaceful. Here’s a page I created back in 2008 in my early scrapbooking days. I love that over 3 years later I still love this page – the colours and sentiment have me ready for spring to bloom!

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    This year our back yard doesn’t have an almond tree – in fact it looks a little like this:

    Backyard

    But a lot more level now! I must take more photos.

    Want more of the Scrap Happy project? Head over to Scrapworthy Lives

    Here’s the other blogs in the hop!

    What keeps you focussed on the big picture? Let me know about it in the comments below.

    Melissa
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    *affliliate links where possible- please use them to support my blog*

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    Thursday, September 1, 2011

    One Little Word September #OLW Blog Hop

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    Welcome to to my stop on the One Little Word blog hop for August. If you’ve come from Cheri's blog welcome! The full list of blogs is at the end of this post.
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    August’s prompt was to take a photo of yourself and add some affirming words. To simply take a breath.
    I’ve taken an video of my book to date – it’s coming along well! You can see I used the picture above along with some patterned paper and affirming words.
    My One Little Word Album so far.
    Here's the latest slideshow of my One Little Word album:
    Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
    Did you know we have a OLW flickr group? Join us here
    For more posts about my One Little Word adventure:
    Ali sends out monthly emails with a prompt for the month and you just complete it as you are inspired to throughout the month. Did you know that the One Little Word class is still open? You still have plenty of time to catch up or why not just jump in with this month’s prompt?

    Want more? Check out Kathryn's blog

    Here’s the rest of the stops:

    Thanks again to Margie for organising this hop!

    Happy hopping!

    Melissa
    *Thank your for using affiliate links to support my blog*
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