Fear, If, and Letting Go

Fear, if, and letting go are all obstacles that I need  to conquer, because a dance with the wind for a day and a night would not be such a bad thing.

2nd page

this is my second page, a variation on the first template. i like the pics to be center focus. thank you Fei Fei stuff for the confetti and Paislee Press for the template.

My First Page

Here is my very first Digital Scrapbook page! Thank you to Paislee Press for the layered template and inspiration. Also Thank You to Kitty Designs for the heart. I can't wait to learn how to do this and design these images as well.

Wonder Where I Got My Blog Bling?

Being relatively new to the digital design world and still trying to find my identity within it, I find it hard to keep all the tutorials and resources organized. Many times when I want to refer back to a specific blog or website, I waste hours trying to locate it. It's a big world out there in digi space! I have decided to try and develop a collective of inspiring and helpful links. I will start with my header here.

 Thank You To:
 The beautiful sequins: Katrina of Pugly Pixel for a set of FREE sequins brushes.
 Font: Who Needs Consistancy ( I can't remember where this is from )

Wonderful Photos - 7/2010

This is a wonderful photo because it illustrates one quality that I wish to instill in my children.

BRAVERY

In the world today, I think one must be brave enough to take chances. The courage to face your fears head on + the determination to keep trying after a failure =  a recipe for success!

Wonder What To Make

    We started out making the typical pine cone bird feeder but soon discovered that it fed much more than just the birds.

Basic materials needed:

• Pine cone or the likes
• Seed
• Peanut Butter

Optional materials:

• Something to spread peanut butter
• Book about topic (we used Stranger in the Woods)
• String to hang feeder

Procedure:

1. Read Book
2. Smear, paint, clump, and spread peanut butter on pine cone ( A good time to ask the children why we are using peanut butter and what the best tool for application is?)
3. Sprinkle, stuff, and pat seeds into pine cone
4. Ask what kind of bird they might see eating from the feeder ( this is a great opportunity to pull out a book about birds.)
5. You can also explore the idea of other animals using the feeder. 

   Our observations lasted about a week. We noticed our bird feeder actually became a squirrel feeder. We observed the squirrel up close while it ate the pine cone. We noticed how animals use their hands as tools just as we did in making the feeder. In the end we think a sneaky rat stole the pine cone and ran away with it. Unfortunately, we did not see any birds.
 

Wonder What To Read?

Toot & Puddle By Holly Hobbie

A beautifully illustrated picture book about being yourself and being a true friend.

   Toot & Puddle is a simple book about two friends with different ideas for fun and adventure. In the story they demonstrate how to respect each others differences by being true to oneself while being a kind friend. After a year of separate adventures they reunite at their home in Woodcock Pocket. This book carries a wonderful message.
   Aside from the sweet story and adorable illustrations done in watercolor, many a lesson can be pulled from this content. I love a book like that! Here are some topics I plan to explore.

•  Friendship                 
• Seasons
• Animals
• Maple syrup
• Post Cards
• Around the world cultures
• Calendar (months)
• Mona Lisa , Van Gogh 
• Cultural celebrations
• Adventure at home
• Hobbies 

   I know, it's incredible ! All that from a simple book about two little piggy friends.
   Love IT!