Really wanted to scrapbook tonight.
Sounds funny - but I feel like I made a shift in scrapbooking recently (and it feels good). I just feel less consumed with the overall design of my layouts and more consumed with getting the little things down on paper - the little things in life that make me who I am - the little things in life that make me smile and make me feel connected to the people I love.
Maybe that will make my layouts seem less artistic - maybe not. Either way, I'm ok with it.
That's it for deep thoughts in scrapbooking today.
The die-cut scalloped paper is some of my new stuff coming out at CHA Summer. The big circular design is an Art Warehouse stamp.
Gorgeous layout Karen, love the journalling, it's great that you've got those thoughts down on paper as they could have so easily been forgotten. Very inspiring.
Posted by: Katy Darling | June 15, 2006 at 01:33 AM
Very, very cool layout!! Am loving the scalloped paper and the large stamp... might have to google that one!!
Posted by: sarah green | June 15, 2006 at 01:45 AM
This is completly perfect and beautiful.
Posted by: Sara | June 15, 2006 at 06:18 AM
Karen...this is just lovely..love the scallops, love the journaling...my son is only 20 months...i just can't imagine him going to a dance...it broke my heart reading your journaling...!
Posted by: islandjen | June 15, 2006 at 06:25 AM
I always love, love, love your work girl!!! I'm still dying over that paper - can I buy it in bulk? LOL! And...your stuff up at Jenni Bowlin's site is awesome! Love seeing your layouts! I wish you'd post one every day! Hehehee! Great work!
Posted by: | June 15, 2006 at 07:18 AM
Wow! This LO is amazing! Cool photo corner idea! I absolutely love it and can't wait for your new stuff to come out! I need, need, need that paper! You totally inspire me to create...I hate when that happens at work! LOL!
Posted by: Michelle | June 15, 2006 at 07:37 AM
Love it!! Little Ross is getting so grown up!!!
Posted by: JillR | June 15, 2006 at 08:02 AM
Karen,
Another great layout - really beautiful. I was just going to ask about the scalloped edges and then read through the post. Weren't you using some type of punch a while back....it seems like I read it here.
Posted by: Jenn N | June 15, 2006 at 08:12 AM
Gosh, I love this Karen!! I too have a 14 year old who just graduated from middle school and is headed to high school. Scary, huh? I may have to copy your idea here and I certainly can't wait to get my hands on some of your new papers! Awesome!
Posted by: Mary L. | June 15, 2006 at 08:37 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! This layout totally rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it so much.
Posted by: Marie | June 15, 2006 at 08:43 AM
Love the layout :)
Posted by: jenn | June 15, 2006 at 08:46 AM
I love the fact that you did this layout the NIGHT OF the event! Geez, if only I could be so inspired! Great layout, Karen. Can't wait to get my hands on some of your new products...And regarding the 8th grade dance...yep, I remember that day...my oldest, arm around his gal pal, posing for photos with a Harley at Hedrick MS...and...woooosh...now he's been graduated from COLLEGE for two years!!! Time flies, capture it and enjoy it NOW! Love ya!
Posted by: | June 15, 2006 at 09:21 AM
totally GORGEOUS layout Karen!!
Posted by: Rachel | June 15, 2006 at 09:41 AM
no boys in this house (four girls) but the sentiment behind the journaling truly made my heart ache...what a beautiful layout..no words to do it justice! How ARE you making those photo corners girl? love the idea!! T
Posted by: Tanya Webster | June 15, 2006 at 09:53 AM
Awesome! Congratulations to Ross! His girl is pretty cute too!
Posted by: Misti | June 15, 2006 at 11:01 AM
Scalloped ledger paper? Be still my heart!! ; ) Love this, karen, especially the sentiment!
Posted by: joanna | June 15, 2006 at 11:19 AM
What a heartfelt layout, I totally love it. I love that you put down in words what I hear in my heart :)
Posted by: Brooke | June 15, 2006 at 11:57 AM
Love the layout, Karen!
And, scalloped ledger paper.......YUMMY!!
Posted by: Jessi | June 15, 2006 at 01:01 PM
wow...this is certainly one of the best posts I've read in a long time. wow! what a lucky ross ( a great mom and a cute girl!) did josh miss the graduation or is this from before he left?
Posted by: Sara | June 15, 2006 at 01:11 PM
sigh...soooo sweet! pls bring TONS of this new paper if/when you come to the Scrapbk Oasis in Irvine, CA...this one (as with ALL of your others) will FLY outta there!!!! LOVE it!
Posted by: krisfred | June 15, 2006 at 02:26 PM
Must. Have. That. Paper.
Sweet layout too :)
Posted by: judi | June 15, 2006 at 02:59 PM
very very cool!
Posted by: kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu | June 15, 2006 at 03:13 PM
awwww! What a precious memory.
Posted by: christinew | June 15, 2006 at 03:44 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE this LO, Karen! I must must must have that paper! White, scalloped ledger paper! Be still my heart! I think Carly will need to order cases of it! LOL!
Posted by: Alissa | June 15, 2006 at 05:13 PM
LOVE this Karen...Love it! You have such a way with design and I NEED to get me all of your new stuff coming out! What is the metal thing at the top? And did you make the photo corner???? Love it all-you are too good!
Posted by: Tonia | June 15, 2006 at 06:03 PM
That paper and stamp ROCKS!! Love it!!
Posted by: | June 16, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Goodness me I LOVE that paper- I mean yahoooo like kind of love- an I need to run and find it as soon as it comes out kind of love!!
GREAT page too- I so agree about the scrappping too- just getting down the little things in life.
Posted by: Kate | June 17, 2006 at 01:09 PM