Chime In!

So, when I was a kid, my grandparents traveled the country full time in an RV. They would send me postards from where they were visiting, and my Mom would help me to poke red pushpins into the map from whereever the postcard came from. It was so fun to watch the map fill up with red dots. So, lets have some fun and build a map. Leave a comment, and let us know where in the world you are...and let's see how many places we can name. Sounds fun, huh?!

Featured Blog of the Week

Want a peek at some major eye candy? Sure you do...you know it!! Well, have I got a fix for you, today!! Take a visit over to Lythan's wonderful world: Slightly Squiffy. I love that name...I'm not sure what it means, but it makes me smile. Anyway, there is some truly beautiful art there for you to enjoy...have fun!!

Congrats Lythan!

Slightly Squiffy

Featured Layout of the Week

Isn't this the coolest layout?! I love the photo- (could someone please tell me how to get that lighter look without overexposing?!), but I also love the way she framed the photo. And the journaling is just so cool, I am going it so that you can read it:

I don't wanna be a flame
I wanna be a raging fire.
Words from my favorite song by Ginny Owens.
Recently, I have become aware of just how much I want this,
No. . .I need this to be the way that I live. Everyday.
I don’t want to just go through the motions.
Be mediocre. Take things for granted.
No.
I want to live life passionately.
Give my self completely to all that I do.
I wanna be a raging fire.

Awesome, right?!! What a blessing this layout was to me!! Congrats, Paula, on being this week's Featured Layout of the Week!!

Chime In!

So- who has been your greatest encourager in your Christian life...the one who has always picked you up, dusted you off...the one who has always held you accountable?

No question for me, that has been my Dear Sister. I am blessed beyond measure, no doubt!!

Leave a comment and let us know- who has been yours?

Featured Blog of the Week

Ok, I love a blog that just has me smiling cause I took the time to visit. EssenseVibez had me grinning ear to ear!! What a wonderful, sweet spirit, and a great sense of humor! And..eye-candy!! Oh, the eye candy!! Seriously- this blog is into my stash of favorites...it will be yours too, I bet!!

Congrats at being this weeks Featured Blog of the Week!!

EssenseVibez

Page Prompt

Last week's Chime In had to do with favorite verses. Your page prompt for the week follows that train of thought...Put together a page for your album that includes your favorite verse on it somewhere. It is amazing how well the Scriptures compliment your jouraling, or add to the point you are trying to make with your page. Be sure to share with us what you have done!!

Featured Layout of the Week

OK- what is there not to love about this layout!! I mean- it is just so pretty- from the wonderful layers, to the sewing, and even the cardboard is such a wonderful textural touch!! And how sweet does her dear little girl look?! If only we could all learn this important lesson, right?!

So, congrats, Anne-Marie at being this week's Featured Layout of the Week!! If you could contact me at : ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com we'll get you set up for a free month at Scrapbook News and Review.

Faithbuilder Friday

I love this link...I have actually used it for a page in my prayer journal. You can learn alot about the character and attributes of God, buy studying His names. This page lists some of the names Of God, as found in the Bible- along with their meanings. Very cool!!

Names of God

Chime In!

This week's question: Do you memorize Scripture? Do you have a favorite verse? Hey, it's a twofer...2 questions for the price of one, lol!! So, leave us a comment and let us know!

Issue 5 is LIVE!

Issue 5 has published!! And in it you will find over 300 projects, cards,and layouts...not to mention countless articles, tips and tricks, product reviews, organizational ideas...and this month's Faith Column!

This month, we are talking about finding God, learning about His grace and His character, through nature. I have included tips and tricks, and several wonderful ideas to get you started. Want a peak? Sure you do! Well, here you go:

It’s that time of year. It’s warming up, the sun is
shining and people are headed outside. It’s time to think about
vacations, swimming, picnics and other outdoor fun. It’s time to think
about the One that created that outdoors, too. There’s so much to learn
and see of our Creator by enjoying what He made. It’s all right there,
evidence of His love, artistry, creativity, thoughtfulness, imagination
and so much more.

As scrapbookers, it’s so natural for us to
include events in our albums. This summer, let’s think about including
some natured inspired praise as well. Nature included in our scrapbooks
can do so much: praise, teach, and even allow us to explore the
personality and character of the Creator.

This month, our challenge here at AFP is to find God in Nature. Go outside, take some pictures, and create a wonderful layout. I know you have it in you! Then share it!! We want to see it, too!!

Featured Layout of the Week

This is just an awesome layout- from the colors to the words...love the flowers and the butterflies- Tracey just nailed it!! More than that, I am in love with the challenge that she has given over at a Scrap of Faith. sometimes seeing the beauty inside ourselves- the way that Christ does, is an incredibly difficult thing to do. I would encourage everyone to go on over to a Scrap of Faith and join in!

Congrats, Tracey, at being named this week's Layout of the Week! If you could send me an email at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com we'll get you authorized for a free month of the magazine.

Chime In!

Let's have a completely fun, light question: With the start of the Olympics- do you have a favorite sport you like to watch? Play? Come on- leave a comment, chime in and let us know!!

Featured Blog of the Week

Just visited JackieAnn's blog- love, love it!! What a fun blog, filled with wonderful art and good times. JackieAnn is such a fun loving, supportive Sister in the Faith...I love finding her blog is just as fun...and just as full of Faith!! I also have to say- I love how easily JackieAnn moves from traditional scrapping to digital. Definitely a Jack(ieAnn) of all Trades. (Sorry, had to, lol!)

Congrats, JackieAnn. You are this weeks Featured Blog of the Week!

Featured Layout of the Week

OK, I totally love this layout!! The cool blues, the incredible photo, the lovely swirls and tags. In every way, Hazel managed to capture the mood of the message she was scrapping. Totally fabulous!! This was done for the Freedom Challenge over at SALT Challenge blog- really worth a visit, btw.

Hazel- incredible layout! Congrats on being this week's Featured Layout of the Week!! If you could send me an email: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com with your user name at SNR, I'll get you authoriized for your free month of the magazine.