Thankful

Sheryl says, Kaya!

What a perfect timing! I just finished this mini to celebrate my 30th birthday. Thanks for looking!

Box Cover

T-hankful

"Three decades. Mid-adulthood. Aging. Wrinkles. Crow's feet. I started to feel the panic. But I realized there's no other way to move but forward. Hence, this mini book to celebrate my third decade of living, loving and learning. And to be...thankful.

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H-earth "I am thankful for every single meal; for every morsel of rice served hot in our dining table. For everything that comes out our hearth to nourish our body and satisfy the heart. For these, I am thankful."

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A-rt "I am thankful for the chance to indulge in many crafts/hobbies; for exploring the creative soul that gives a fuller meaning to life."

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N-orth Star "I am very thankful for the family that I have; a kind husband and two adorable girls who think the world of me. They keep my feet grounded, planted to the ground."

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K-ids "I am thankful for these girls who have the power to lighten up my day with just a smile."

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F-friends "I am thankful for my friends, old and new." (Note: and even those who are not in the billing, you know who you are ;-))

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U-understood

panels 7-8

U-understood and
L-oved.
"I am thankful for this man because with him, I am understood and loved."

"How can I not be happy with everyone and everything I have? I felt silly worrying over things that should not be worried over. So here I am, 30 and counting my blessings. And the fact is, I didn't even realize I have so much until now. :-)"

Materials:

6x6 Chipboard Accordion Album by Imaginovation
Radiant Rain Shimmering Mist (copper, periwinkle, and sky blue)
Journaling books (from various lines)
Nick Bantock Collection Raised Felt Pad
Basic Grey Tags (Friend)
Pebbles Inc "Real LIfe" Tags
Jenni Bowlin Studio Stitch Border
American Crafts Elements Brads
Fancy Pants Rub on "Free Spirit")
Creative memories Fine tip Pen

Alpha: Autumn Leaves Dreamy Enjoy Letters (by Rhonna Farrer)
Creative Imaginations Martin Swoosh lowercase
Creative Imaginations Casual Blue
Basic Grey Alpha
American Crafts Sprinklers Glitter Letter Stickers

About me:
Happy Mama to now happier Lilaa and Maia (ages 2.5 & 1 year old respectively), wife to my one big love. Rekindled my love affair with Scrapbooking in May 2006. I c0-own and co-manage an online bookstore Bookoto.com with a good friend Julie Kelly.

Also, I have moved to my new virtual home here. Though you can always come by here.