The Creative Connection

Good day to you all!

Just to let you know, if you didn't already, that The Creative Connection event registration is now live. It's being held in St. Paul, Minnesota September 15-17, 2010. There will be lots of fantastic speakers and demonstrations, etc. I so wish I could swing it. Kids are in school for us in the north east and I just don't see how I could possibly get out there. But, if you are lucky enough to be able to go... check it out here. It looks like it will be an amazing, fabulous, creative event!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! We are so influential to so many people in our lives - especially our children. My mother-in-law is always telling me that the mother is the glue that holds a family together. This is a day to remember how much love our mothers have given us and how strong and loving, warm, and giving our mothers have been. I am so thankful and blessed to be a mother and am thankful for my mother, my grandmothers and all the women who have been in my life. My mother lives a long days drive away from where I live.  I often wished we lived so much closer so that we could get together more often. Even for just an afternoon tea.  Even though she is far, I will always feel near to her. Here's hoping you have a wonderful mother's day and can spend it with your mother, whether in heart and mind, near or far.

p.s. Here's a link to some yummy and pretty flower-shaped pancakes. If you're so inclined to cook a Mother's Day breakfast... these would be nice.

hugs and love,

Happy (inter)National Scrapbooking Day!

Happy (inter)National Scrapbooking Day Everyone!
I hope you find some time for yourself today to at least do just a little something related to scrapbooking. I haven't had much time myself, but am hoping to at the very least take some photographs, print out my Project 365 photos for the week and do one digital layout.

If you're lucky enough to have an (inter)National Scrapbook Day festival where you are - enjoy!
Remember it's all about the photos and the stories.

p.s. Check out mellybirddesigns.blogspot.com and http://www.catscrap.com/blog/?p=2270 where she has become the newest designer at Catscrap.com with her Bento designs!

Being a beginner...

My youngest is a bit of a perfectionist. He doesn't want to make any mistakes and gets frustrated when he doesn't draw something right, misses a ball when he's trying to play soccer, etc. Basically he wants to be perfect right away, no waiting. He will throw a tantrum, cry, crumple up paper, or kick or throw something. I think we never really get over that feeling - that frustration - we only learn to "mask" those feelings as adults. We learn to keep them under control. At least most of the time.

I'm learning something new right now. I feel like a beginner right now. I feel like a 6 year old. I feel frustrated when trying to learn something new. I want to be able to do things quickly, by instinct.... This article was helpful and hopefully will be useful to you too.  Click here.