Scrapbooking// One Hour Challenge// Be Free

Today I gave myself a creative challenge to complete a page from start to finish in under an hour. I also tried to limit myself to using only the supplies that were already on my desk. (Clearly I need to clean my desk...) I ended up adding a bit of washi tape and a few brads to the mix, but other than that, everything was already within an arms reach. The photos and title kind of sum up how I've been feeling lately--it feels so good to just be free and embrace all that life has to offer me right now! Come what may and love it!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock and Patterned Paper: Dear Lizzy for American Crafts, Maggie Holmes for Crate Paper, Fancy Pants; Thickers Foam Letters: American Crafts; Letter Stickers: October Afternoon Mini Market; Brads: Close to My Heart; Wood Veneer Chevrons: Studio Calico; Spray Mist: Mister Hueys for Studio Calico; Washi Tape: American Crafts; Doilie; Machine Stitching

Thanks for looking!
L

Soundtrack to My Life// You're Gonna Miss This

This morning the snow started falling again. My first thought was to recheck the calendar and count the days til spring. Knowing that counting days only makes me anxious and unhappy, I said a prayer for help to embrace this season with greater patience. Thoughts came piling upon thoughts in response to my prayer. I could just see the seasons of life swiftly coming and going--in my mind, I watched my little Max go from taking his first steps to serving a mission and marriage... I think my mother heart just grew a hundred fold. "Slow down!" I thought, as I pondered on glimpses of what's to come. Suddenly three months time seems so painfully short. For right now, he is just mine... and I'm going to try and embrace every moment of this special time.

What a beautiful answer to my prayer for patience.

L