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Altered Mini Clipboard Craft

Altered Mini Clipboard Craft

By Marty Walden · 7 Comments

This project post is a part of a paid marketing campaign with Snap. Although this post is sponsored the project idea and all opinions expressed are my own.   I love scrapbooking and paper supplies. The end ~smile~ I know. I know. If you’ve followed me for very long (or are my poor husband) you know that is the understatement of… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, scrapbooking

Easy Handmade Valentine Cards

Easy Handmade Valentine Cards

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

These easy handmade Valentine cards are perfect for kids and beginners! Just grab some cardstock, scrap paper, embellishments and anything else you have on hand! So excited to be joining Crafty Hangouts in celebrating Valentine’s Day with American Crafts products!   I received a goodie box with all sorts of deliciousness: card stock, glitter paper, self adhesive ribbon, embellishments and… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, scrapbooking, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, Valentine's Day Tagged With: American Crafts, cardmaking, crafts, Sponsored Post, Valentine's Day

Mini Christmas Photo Album

Mini Christmas Photo Album

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

  In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season we often miss the little moments and forget to pass down the stories to the generations that come behind us. While your tree is still up, I have a great project that I don’t want you to miss! I want to show you how to create an 8×8 mini Christmas photo… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, family, scrapbooking, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, paper crafts, photography, scrapbooking

Michaels Recollection Calendar: The Perfect Gift for Christmas

Michaels Recollection Calendar: The Perfect Gift for Christmas

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

I have been a scrapbooker and family memory keeper for many years. My blog started out as a way to journal many of our family struggles and triumphs as we walked the path through adoption. Even though I share mostly DIY and craft projects now, along with favorite recipes, I am still a story teller at heart. Imagine my excitement… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, family, Project Life, scrapbooking, sponsored post, Uncategorized

5 Minute Christmas Cards

5 Minute Christmas Cards

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

  My life has always seemed busy. Giving birth to two children and adopting a sibling group of three more. Homeschooling for 19 years with four more to go. Church ministry and activities, sports and music lessons. Caregiving for elderly parents. After years of 24/7 commitment to my family, I am now spending my time juggling between homeschooling our two… Read More

Filed Under: cardmaking, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, scrapbooking, Seasonal Projects

Ways to Use Social Media in Project Life

Ways to Use Social Media in Project Life

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

Are you as hooked into social media as I am? (Hint. Hint. You can follow me on facebook, pinterest and instagram.) If you have teenagers or adult children like I do (two of each kind!), communicating by text or facebook is probably common. I wanted to share some ways to use social media in Project Life memory keeping. On the layout… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, family, Project Life, scrapbooking

Catching up on Project Life

Catching up on Project Life

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

You might be asking, what happened to Project Life?  Well, you’re probably not but I’ll tell you anyway! I have been failing miserably at keeping current with my pages. In the past I have gotten behind a week or two because I normally print my pictures every 3-4 weeks. With all the blogging I’m doing I am not staying current…. Read More

Filed Under: DIY, family, Project Life, scrapbooking, Uncategorized Tagged With: Project Life, scrapbooking

Music is in Me: Scrapbooking Layout

Music is in Me: Scrapbooking Layout

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

Since I went scrapbooking last weekend I thought I’d share the Music is in Me layout I created about my oldest son. As you can tell, there is nothing very complicated in my scapbooking style. I like a nice clean (usually symmetrical) combination of journaling and pictures. This layout just makes me happy. I love tracing my son’s musical interests… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, family, parenting adult children, scrapbook, scrapbooking, Uncategorized

Bedtime Scrapbooking Layout

Bedtime Scrapbooking Layout

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

I’m going scrapbooking this weekend so I wanted to leave you with one of my favorites: a bedtime layout. Nothing fancy, just sweet pictures and fun journaling. My son Joshua, who is now 20, used to love to make a bed in every corner of the house. When he went from crib to a big boy bed I would awake in… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, family, scrapbooking

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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