Pay Attention: Scrap Happy Blog Hop

Welcome 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

Image by mshanhun via Flickr
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:

• It just takes a little encouragement
• Count Your Blessings
• Overheard today
• Today Emily...
• Today you (thanks to Ali Edwards for the meme)
• A Day in my Life, so far
• The power of one thing

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:

• Fun Mama 
• Kiss & Tell Scrapbooking 
• Melissa’s Blog You are here 
• Nihao, Cupcake! 
• Nuggets 
• Our Life with Spiky Potatoes 
• Pie for Breakfast 
• Scraps & Sass 
• Scrapworthy Lives 
• Scrap Your Life 
• Slice of Life 
• Take a Picture and Remember This 
• This Kalil Life 
• 1200 Some Miles 
• Scrapping Mojo 
• Your Memory Connection

Melissa

PS Want more Scrap Happy goodness?

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Digital Scrapbooking Day 2012

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to let you know about a special deal I have going on for Digital Scrapbooking Day in 2012.

So if you are thinking about upgrading to Photoshop Elements 10, joining the Daily Digi, catching up on True Scrap or buying my template album you can get a free workshop to go with it!

Bonus Learn Photoshop Elements workshop with every purchase from today until November 10!

Everyone loves a bonus! If you want to to learn Photoshop Elements to create beautiful scrapbook pages, why not take advantage of my buy one get one free offer!

Everyone who purchases any of the following offers using my affiliate links and simply emails me the receipt will receive your choice of workshops recordings: Photoshop Elements workshops! Value $20.00

Purchase as many times as you like, I have 7 workshops to chose from!

• Cards and More
• Photo Fixes for Real People
• Digital Scrapbooking Secrets: Stamping, Misting and More
• Two Ways to Use Memorabilia on Digital Scrapbook Pages
• Make your Own Photobook
• Learn to Create A Digital Scrapbook Page with a Template
• Create a Digital Scrapbook Album using Templates
• Digital Gift Ideas
More details on the workshops here

Happy Digital Scrapbooking Day!
Melissa
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It just takes a little encouragement...

Image by mshanhun via FlickrTo help Emily eat her porridge at 6am
Before you know it she's finished and wants more!
To help Emily think of a game to play with her toys at 7am
Next thing I know I'm singing "There were 7 in the bed and the little one said"
To remind her the toys can ride the bike rather than climb on Mummy's crowded lap at 8am
Now it's time for Spot to go to the potty and Giraffe needs a birthday cake baked!


Melissa

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PS Like this post?

• Overheard today (mshanhun.com)
• Today Emily... (mshanhun.com)
• A Day in my Life, so far (mshanhun.com)
• The power of one thing (mshanhun.com)

December Daily 2011

My 2011 December Daily Foundation pages

I was so thrilled to complete my 2010 December Daily that I turned the design into foundation pages (digital templates) for 2011. I've not yet chosen the kit I'll use along with the pages, but I have a couple of weeks to get that sorted out! I'm also thinking I won't pre-number the pages, but rather select the page with the best number of photos for each day.
 

Click here to view this photo book larger

2010 December Daily

In February 2011, I ordered my finished 2010 December Daily book. I used a limited range of supplies and a template/base page design, and if I came up with a page I loved, I just rotated or altered it and reused it. I didn’t do a page for every day and I did more than one page for some days. I’m was thrilled with the result!

Click here to view this photo book larger

What I learnt in 2009 and 2010

In 2009 year I faithfully recorded all the details of our December on the sheets that Jessica Sprague provided in her Holidays in Hand class. This is as far as I got with the scrapping though!

I did have grand plans to put together my 2009 book at the same time as my 2010 book, as I’ve got the photos and journalling done. But that didn’t happen. Not to worry! I’ve got the paper version from my Holidays in Hand class so it can wait. Or just be in paper form for good.

Foundation pages for you

I was so inspired by the whole process that I put together a template album pack so that I can share the page designs with you! I've even coloured the layers in the templates for inspiration!

Want to get a head start on your December Daily?

• Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of creating a whole album?
• Do you want to create photo-centric layouts without the fuss of lots of layering?
• Are you new to digital scrapbooking and ready to start creating pages?

I've created just what you need!
Check out my 31 templates.

New at Simple Scrapper

As you’ve seen, Simple Scrapper has inspired me a lot over the last few years, with Celebrate Monday, grow DigitalScrapbookingHQ.com with Biz Bootcamp and the simple ethos helped my finish my photobook!

I’m excited to share about Simple Scrapper’s new Membership program. I’m already signed up and can’t wait to see you there!

Our members receive VIP treatment – original downloads, special discounts and bonus content throughout the year. Premium members also enjoy exclusive benefits, including new releases each month, full access to our library, and ongoing support for stress-free scrapbooking.

Premium Membership

• Access to archive of past freebies
• Finally Get Organized online course
• The Simple Guide to Holiday Memory Keeping e-book
• 21 Ways to Find More Joy in Memory Keeping tip sheet
• New exclusive products every month
  • Three (3) single page templates
  • Two (2) double page templates
  • Instructions for easy projects
  • Online scrapbooking short courses
  • Journaling & photo prompts
  • Layout ideas & inspiration
• Bonus – Access to growing members-only library
  • 30 layered templates
  • 10 projects
• Bonus – Private members-only Facebook group
• Bonus – Light Your Fire online course
• The premium membership will be $27 for the first month and $5/month thereafter

Scrapbookers of all styles – paper, hybrid or digital – will enjoy the benefits of membership!

I always appreciate all the help you send our way, as it is presented in a way that I can understand and [addresses] something that has been a problem or a concern to me.
- Charlyn, Simple Scrapper Member

Want to learn more?

If you do sign up for premium membership – let me know and  I'll provide a bonus workshop from our workshop library (worth $20), just send me your selection and I'll get you access.

Happy Scrapping!

Melissa

A Day in my Life, so far

I thought it would be interesting to share my day as a stay at home/work at home Mum today.

Up early, (before Emily) to eat porridge and up and go.
Say bye to Phill
Check work emails and answer student questions on the forum as Emily eats her breakfast
Build a farmyard with Duplo, Megablocks and some other plastic blocks.
Start a load of washing
Come back to find Emily has put Grandma and Lego (the girl Duplo character) to bed
Eat 2nd breakfast, eggs and baked beans on toast and work on my website while Emily watches Peppa Pig and Playschool
Hang out the washing and love the smell of summer in the air and the cool easterly (which will no doubt be warm soon!)
Remember to check the cricket scores! :) Go Warriors
Convince Emily there are no bees so it's safe to play in the sandpit
Attempt to fold washing and talk to Emily through t he window (but go out every 2 mins due to flies, running out of water or the lid I've angled to shade her falling down
Give Emily a bath
Make lunch (salad vegies and philly, plus some nuts & dried fruit) and Emily's lunch (3 fish fingers, salad, Heinz Salad Cream, nuts and dried fruit)
Print off 3 cinnamon bun recipes and start making one of them (why do I always want to bake when it's time to mark assignments)
Put Emily to bed for her afternoon sleep (twice!)
Write this blog post
Sleep!
Mark some assignments.

Let's see how I go with that!
Melissa

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Today Emily...

Image by mshanhun via FlickrToday you wanted Aunty Lauren to read you Spot books (the same ones as last fortnight!)
Today you go Aunty Lauren to show you the clock (How long till Peppa Pig?)
Today you pretended to be a jelly fish with bunny's orange blanket on your head
Today you made the blankets into a car and went driving with bunny
Today you played by yourself happily until it was time for Peppa Pig
Today we snuggled up on the couch to watch Dorothy the Dinosaur
Today you asked "Emily wants a little taste of Mummy's fried egg"
Today you celebrated my pretend birthday again!
Today you went to bed happily until you spotted a hangnail
Today you told me "40 to seven, time for bed"

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