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If your kids had a lemonade stand this 4th of July, here is an instant scrapbook page for you. Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your journaling, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page.

Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your text, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page. I use Paint Shop Pro.  Enjoy!

Can anyone relate to always losing their glasses? I am constantly looking for mine, which I need in order to read anything… which means I need them a million times a day. And I don’t like wearing them constantly because, quite frankly, I can see better without them (far away, that is, not up close). The joys of getting old!

Finally, I found the solution. An eyeglass holder necklace. These babies are hard to find in stores, but I found a  very talented work-at-home mom who made this gorgeous necklace for me. Her name is Stacie Zaragosa, and you can find her on the web at www.beadingbystacie.com, http://beadingbystacie.artfire.com, http://etsy.com/shop/beadingbystacie, and http://stores.ebay.com/beading-by-stacie. You can even follow her on twitter.

I love this necklace for several reasons. It’s gorgeous. It is simple and functional. It goes with everything. And I don’t lose my glasses anymore!

You don’t have to have eyeglasses to enjoy Stacie’s work. She offers a very wide assortment of jewelry, earrings, charms, fan pulls, kits, and other items as well. And she even includes a free gift with each order!! So check her out… you’ll be glad you did:)

It’s that time of year again…. Graduation! If you need a gift idea, check out Bentley Drinkware Collegiate Tumblers. They make great gifts and are fun for tailgate parties, dorm rooms, or dining.

Made from SAN plastic, they are durable enough for even a college student! They are even dishwasher safe.

And some schools are even on sale, so check them out. 53 schools are available so far, with more to come. 

We spent spring break in Belize. I had to take these pictures of the entrance and exit signs at a local gas station.

Entrance

Exit

For all of you moms with sports-minded kids, here’s a way to make their reading
more enjoyable… well, we can hope.

Right click and save to your computer. Personalize if you wish, using any print program. Print on adhesive-backed paper or 2×4? labels. Peel and stick to the inside cover of your favorite books. You can also print on plain paper, cut out, and glue to the inside of book.

Ballerinas can find bookplates here Free Printable Ballerina Bookmarks and Bookplates. And even more bookplates are here.

What an exciting day!! It’s my day to be the featured blogger on SITS (The Secret is in the Sauce). This is a great group of bloggers who support each other by visiting each other’s blogs and leaving comments. If you have a blog and aren’t a member of SITS, head on over there and join. You’ll be glad you did.

A bit about myself… I’m a former social worker.. turned drug rep.. turned mom of 14 year old twin boys. I also have an online store, Bentley Boutique. And I try to squeeze in crafting as often as possible, which is why I created my blog. If you are into digital scrapbooking, I’ve been posting a lot of templates lately.

Now I’m supposed to list my 3 favorite posts … hmmm, that’s hard, but here goes. Funny, with all my crafting posts, my favorite ones have to do with my kids and the dog!

1. Become Superman in 5 Easy Steps!
2. 5 Creative Things Your Kids Can Do with Your Hair Rollers
3. Time for Tidbit’s Bath

Thank you to all who stop by today! I’m looking forward to checking out all your blogs as well:)

And the Karate Pages continue!  Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your text, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page. I use Paint Shop Pro.

If you have kids in karate, you will no doubt need lots of karate scrapbook pages. Here are a few I have done over the years.  Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your text, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page. I use Paint Shop Pro. On these photos, I feathered the edges about 26%. 

I’ve been meaning to share this video that I took in Prague this summer. These lifesize green men are standing on the Chech republic, and are, well… you can see what they are doing.

These scrapbook pages were made for mini olympics, but you could use them for
other sporting events.

Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics
program, and insert your pictures. Add your text, and you’ll have an instant
scrapbook page. I use Paint Shop Pro. On these photos, I feathered the edges
about 26%.

Here are a couple of pool party layouts.. 

Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your text, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page. I use Paint Shop Pro. On these photos, I feathered the edges about 26%. 

If you have kids in school, you can’t have enough school related scrapbook pages. 

Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your text, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page. I use Paint Shop Pro. On these photos, I feathered the edges about 26%.. 

Continuing on the “stitches” theme…. 

Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your journaling, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page.

If you have boys, you have probably made at least one trip to the ER for stitches! 

Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Open in any graphics program, and insert your pictures. Add your journaling, and you’ll have an instant scrapbook page.