Family Gratitude Spinner

 

 

 

 

I took Ali's concept, added and changed a few things to make it "me". While working on this project I used techniques I hadn't used in forever, heat embossing, browsed old photos, used my stash, learned a few tips for scanning photos and learned a lot about photo restoration with photoshop. 

More photos here Family Gratitude Spinner Album 

One of my in-the-works changes has been to display more photos and to have my scrapbook albums more accessible to everyone. That means moving things out of my studio. The Gratitude Spinner is perfect in our new library along with all of my scrapbook albums and minis. I moved photo displays to other rooms of the house. Now everyone can enjoy the photo projects and displays easily at anytime. 

Project Gratitude

 

Week 4: Kindness of Friends

I had the happiest of mail days when I received this wonderful book, 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women from my online friend, Lee. You can see her blog here Lemons 2 Lemonade. It amazes me when random acts of kindness like this happen on a day when they're most needed. Lee's thoughtful gift and kind words made my day. Thank you Lee :)

We're on Day 3 of snow days! While I love the unplanned day off from work and extra scrapping time, 3 days of not leaving the house tests the limits of my sanity.

 

I don't think Alyssa minds having 3 snow days. Although, no school means no cheer practice :( Since that is the case, she would rather go to school.

 

Have a great and warm day!

Comments

[Sarah C.]

Alyssa looks so pretty all bundled up! :) I think I'd be a little stir crazy too. It was weird enough having one snow day here last week. Your spinner looks wonderful! And such a great idea to spread your projects around the house. Too often our creations end up tucked away in a "safe" place even though we created them to share & enjoy.

[Heather H.]

I love your spinner! I keep looking at these at Archiver's but not sure if I could make it look nice. Love that you are moving things out where people can enjoy them. I did this last fall and I've found that more than anyone I enjoy them more!!

[Linda]

I love the spinner. I keep our albums in the family room where the kids can look at them and they look at them often, which makes me happy that they are being enjoyed. And I love your new blog header.

[Danielle]

I love your take on the Gratitude project. I also read reviews on the book on Amazona nd it sounds great. Might be purchasing this! Beautiful house by the way :)

[Da]

Love, Love, Love you atc album!!! And your daughter is gorgeous!

[Deb Wisker]

Beautiful job on your spinner! Mine is still in the box waiting for me!

[Shirley Fyfe]

Love the spinner! It's certainly a great idea! I also love your 'snow' photos too - says she who has been swimming in the pool today - the temperature here in my little part of Australia, stands at 42.4C (108.3F) and it appears to be still rising!

[Aimeslee]

Love your spinner, Jill. I *guess* I can empathize with being snowed in for 3 days...but I'd be lying if I didn't add that I do lengths of longer than that at home on a regular basis and love it...You are used to being out and about though. My parents are iced in right now without electricity, so I hope this thing warms up for all of ya'll tomorrow! xoxo

[bonnierose]

I have that book too.. it's a good one.. bless Lee for sending that to u.. what a sweetie!

[Sue]

I would love to see more of your gratitude spinner. mine is still sitting bare and waiting for me to work on it .. We've got crazy snow here in Oslo too..!! But it's finally slowly melting away..and then frozen again under -5degrees celsius...

[Kellye]

OMG..just saw my old yellow ford we decorated for that game in one of those pics. Love it!! Miss ya, hope to catch up again soon.