Forever Starts Today

Another scrapbook album and keepsake box. Album is a gatefold album with 12 pages. Each page has a side pull out tag that can hold a 4x6 photo on each side. Album measures 6 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/4". Can hold 50+ pics. Album can be used for wedding/engagement pics or to showcase pics of relationship/marriage. 

Paper used on the album is "Something Blue" by Prima Marketing. Paper on the box is "Lost and Found Two" by My Mind's Eye. Flowers I purchased from Renea Bouquets on Etsy. 

Thanks for taking a look!

Beauty Blooms From Within

"Beauty blooms from within" scrapbook complete with keepsake box. Keepsake box holds scrapbook as well as pictures or or other special items. Book measures 7 1/2" x 5 5/8". Box measures 8 1/2" x 7" x 4".  This book was given to a special friend at work. She loved it!! 

Paper used was Bo Bunny's Country Garden. The flowers and butterfly I purchased from Renea Bouquets on etsy. Hop on over and check her out @ https://www.facebook.com/ReneabouquetsEtsyShop/

Why I love scrapbooking

Hello All! I haven't posted anything since July 2016. Haven't done much crafting either. Last time I posted I briefly explained some personal details of my life regarding my father. Sadly, my father's battle with cancer was lost on September 18, 2016 at 5:55 A.M EST. 

I have spent the last 5 months memorizing every last moment with my dad. Every word, every action, every conversation, every holiday.....everything. I have gone through picture after picture of his entire life - from birth till death. The picture below is the one picture that I kept coming back to. It was taken shortly after the birth of my daughter in March of 1996. My daughter was his first grandchild and only granddaughter. I am very thankful this moment between them was captured in a picture. It's moments like this that I never want to forget. 

This brings me to the reason for my posting. Life is beautiful. Every moment, every event, every part of life is beautiful and amazing. Sometimes the only way to remember those beautiful moments in life is by taking a picture. I had completely forgotten about this picture until I came upon it in my dads belongings. Had I not come upon it, I may have never remembered this special event. 

I believe this is the very reason why I started making scrapbooks - to take everyday moments captured on film and display them in a beautiful handmade scrapbook for everyone to see. 

I miss you Dad, every single day. 

RIP - Karl Richard Emery,  January 18, 1960 - September 18, 2016.