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Post by mamakoala on Nov 8, 2017 22:28:25 GMT
I was scrapping some vaca photos i didn't actually want to scrap. We ended up not having a great time and my memories of the trip are not that wonderful. Of course ,the photos make it look like we were having a blast.  So I wanted to scrap them, but didn't want to scrap them, KWIM? Anyway, part of the kit i was using had these vaguely cheesy sentiment strips like "Family is everything" and "together is my favorite place to be" and "we may not have it all together but together we have it all." and i was like "oh gosh, i can't use these strips!" but of course i did (they matched!!) and as i was creating the layout i began thinking to myself--yea, we didn't have the best time, but not every family moment is perfect, and even these moments are part of the patchwork of memories that make up who we are (yes, another cheesy thought). It's hard to explain, but I sorta began to think -- no matter that this trip wasn't great, i love my family and my kids and my husband and we learned something on this trip about each other, and in the end, I think it helped all of our relationships (particularly dh and mine). So anyway, that's my epiphany after returning to scrapping after a hiatus. Oh, and the layout came out pretty badly lol so I suppose there's a lesson in there too-I'm keeping it.  |
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Post by camcas on Nov 8, 2017 22:46:23 GMT
Don’t be so hard on yourself...I’ll bet that layout is fine.
Just enjoy the crafty process
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 8, 2017 23:19:25 GMT
You have a good perspective.
And good for you for jumping back on the scrapbooking horse.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 9, 2017 0:58:17 GMT
I have to be excited about the photos and the experience to really want to scrap them. If I’m not feeling it, I don’t do it and move on to something else. I would be a terrible chronological scrapper!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2017 3:20:00 GMT
Epiphanies are good. I've had a few while scrapbooking, too.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 9, 2017 3:26:17 GMT
You have a good perspective. And good for you for jumping back on the scrapbooking horse.  |
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Post by leeny on Nov 9, 2017 4:01:46 GMT
OMG, that could have been me writing this! Dh and I went on a cruise in Hawaii earlier this year and he was not very enjoyable to be around. In our photos we aren't even smiling much. Before we went I bought the perfect album, papers and embellishments and figured I would get right on it when we got back. I went to a crop when we returned and sat there staring at the photos and couldn't even get started.
I like your attitude though and I am just going to tackle it with the thought that this is how we were at that time.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 9, 2017 16:07:31 GMT
what a great epiphany! self-realization through scrapbooking, lol! It's not just 'cheaper than therapy' it can double AS therapy, too! lol! Joking, but sort of serious, too... I can't scrapbook when I'm not in a good mood, but if I force myself to be creative / crafty with SOMETHING, I will GET into a better mood. And yeah, even though the memories aren't all great ones, they're still all part of what makes us who we are.
Congrats on getting back into it! Now that you've done it, hopefully it will be easier to continue on. FYI, my first layout of a retreat, crop, etc. after not scrapping for a while is totally the same way- it can take me a couple HOURS for that one layout, and I'm usually not all that happy with how it turns out. But it gets me into the groove, and things typically take an upswing from there. (also, there's nothing wrong with going back to it later to add a couple embellishments, etc. if you decide it needs something!)
ETA: depending on how much I spend, scrapping and crafting may- or may NOT be- cheaper than therapy, lol.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 9, 2017 16:12:24 GMT
I'm glad you have a new perspective.
I bet the layout is not awful. Once you get it in the album, it will be fine!
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Post by amom23 on Nov 9, 2017 16:32:05 GMT
I have to be excited about the photos and the experience to really want to scrap them. If I’m not feeling it, I don’t do it and move on to something else. I would be a terrible chronological scrapper!
Even us chronological scrappers have been known to skip over an event LOL. My albums......my memories!
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Post by amom23 on Nov 9, 2017 16:34:48 GMT
I do a lot of pockets style scrapbooking and sometimes the not so pleasant memories end up not being included at all or end up on a combo type page amongst other random photos with just a short who, what, where, when attachment.
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Post by marg on Nov 28, 2017 17:42:44 GMT
I like hearing stuff like this, thank you for sharing.
Scrapbooking can be really good for the soul, and for making us appreciate life. I went through a really hard time and didn't scrapbook at all for about 3 years, so to start up again really made me think about my life and these tough times I'd been through and made me focus on what is good right now and what I can be thankful for.
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Post by luckylady on Nov 29, 2017 6:39:51 GMT
I had really wanted to do an album in Nov..30 days of Thankful. I feel blessed in my life everyday and I thought it would be a fun way to maybe pass on to my children that perspective plays a lot into whether you feel blessed in your life or not. Learning to appreciate even the not so great times as a learning or growing experience is a blessing too. However, on Oct 31 (which is my birthday) my husband was diagnosed with cancer. The month of November turned into a whirlwind of tests and Dr appointments. His diagnosis ended up being terminal stage 4 lung cancer. I had been debating on doing a Dec daily and have come to the conclusion that I'm going to make every effort to make it happen. I imagine there will be lots of things going on in our lives in the coming months that will not be pleasant experiences but they are our life right now. I may finish it and never want to look at it again, but I would rather do it than regret not having taken pictures and documenting every moment that I can.
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Post by JaneB on Nov 29, 2017 8:27:20 GMT
Oh luckylady I am so sorry  What a difficult time for all of you. I hope you achieve your aim, no matter how hard the journey. My very best wishes to you and your family. |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 29, 2017 8:49:51 GMT
luckylady I'm so sorry. I wish you and your family all the best for the coming season and beyond.
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Post by luckylady on Dec 5, 2017 11:17:33 GMT
Oh luckylady I am so sorry What a difficult time for all of you. I hope you achieve your aim, no matter how hard the journey. My very best wishes to you and your family. luckylady I'm so sorry. I wish you and your family all the best for the coming season and beyond. Thank you! |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 5, 2017 11:42:59 GMT
I had really wanted to do an album in Nov..30 days of Thankful. I feel blessed in my life everyday and I thought it would be a fun way to maybe pass on to my children that perspective plays a lot into whether you feel blessed in your life or not. Learning to appreciate even the not so great times as a learning or growing experience is a blessing too. However, on Oct 31 (which is my birthday) my husband was diagnosed with cancer. The month of November turned into a whirlwind of tests and Dr appointments. His diagnosis ended up being terminal stage 4 lung cancer. I had been debating on doing a Dec daily and have come to the conclusion that I'm going to make every effort to make it happen. I imagine there will be lots of things going on in our lives in the coming months that will not be pleasant experiences but they are our life right now. I may finish it and never want to look at it again, but I would rather do it than regret not having taken pictures and documenting every moment that I can. I am so sorry to hear this, I will say a prayer for you and your DH. ((HUGS)) My DH fought pancreatic cancer for 18 months several years ago. He was told there was nothing else we could do just a few days before Thanksgiving. Since Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I've always been big on taking pictures and documenting the events of the day. I decided that I would record, in pictures and in writing, every little thing that happened that day. I am so glad I did. He passed away 10 days later. It took me a while, but I took my notes and pictures of that day and made a photo book out of them. I included everything, the good, the bad and the ugly. That book is one of my most cherished possessions. As time goes by, we forget the little things that happen. And I have it all right there in my book. luckylady, please let us know how you and your family are doing. |
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Post by grammadee on Dec 5, 2017 12:00:31 GMT
luckylady, I hope that you find the time and energy to at least take daily photos and record your activities this month, even if you--understandably-- don't have the emotional energy to actually put them all in a DD. And I hope your dh can enjoy at least parts of the season. (((((HUGS))))) to both of you and to your family.
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Post by msliz on Dec 5, 2017 12:12:45 GMT
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Post by LisaDV on Dec 5, 2017 12:16:48 GMT
luckylady, I’m so sorry. I’ll be praying for your family. I think I would want the documentation completed too. Wishing you all strength and love during this difficult time.
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Post by purplebee on Dec 5, 2017 12:29:05 GMT
Prayers and hugs for you, luckylady.
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Post by luckylady on Dec 6, 2017 3:17:46 GMT
I had really wanted to do an album in Nov..30 days of Thankful. I feel blessed in my life everyday and I thought it would be a fun way to maybe pass on to my children that perspective plays a lot into whether you feel blessed in your life or not. Learning to appreciate even the not so great times as a learning or growing experience is a blessing too. However, on Oct 31 (which is my birthday) my husband was diagnosed with cancer. The month of November turned into a whirlwind of tests and Dr appointments. His diagnosis ended up being terminal stage 4 lung cancer. I had been debating on doing a Dec daily and have come to the conclusion that I'm going to make every effort to make it happen. I imagine there will be lots of things going on in our lives in the coming months that will not be pleasant experiences but they are our life right now. I may finish it and never want to look at it again, but I would rather do it than regret not having taken pictures and documenting every moment that I can. I am so sorry to hear this, I will say a prayer for you and your DH. ((HUGS)) My DH fought pancreatic cancer for 18 months several years ago. He was told there was nothing else we could do just a few days before Thanksgiving. Since Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I've always been big on taking pictures and documenting the events of the day. I decided that I would record, in pictures and in writing, every little thing that happened that day. I am so glad I did. He passed away 10 days later. It took me a while, but I took my notes and pictures of that day and made a photo book out of them. I included everything, the good, the bad and the ugly. That book is one of my most cherished possessions. As time goes by, we forget the little things that happen. And I have it all right there in my book. luckylady , please let us know how you and your family are doing. I am so sorry for your loss. I really appreciate the prayers and you sharing your story. My husband is actually doing really well right now. He is currently in the hospital with neutropenia and a fever but is feeling good and eating well. He started losing his hair on Sat and asked me to shave his head on Sun that was more emotional that you think it should be. We are just taking everything one day at a time. Now that some of the initial shock has worn off we are trying to enjoy every moment we can and hope the chemo gives us more time together. |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 6, 2017 3:31:01 GMT
I am glad he is doing well and hope he comes home soon! Let us know how your December Daily turns out. I've never done one but a lot of the ladies here have and they always say they're worth all the work!
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Post by luckylady on Dec 6, 2017 3:45:04 GMT
luckylady , I hope that you find the time and energy to at least take daily photos and record your activities this month, even if you--understandably-- don't have the emotional energy to actually put them all in a DD. And I hope your dh can enjoy at least parts of the season. (((((HUGS))))) to both of you and to your family. I'm so sorry luckylady. You and your DH are in my thoughts and prayers. luckylady, I’m so sorry. I’ll be praying for your family. I think I would want the documentation completed too. Wishing you all strength and love during this difficult time. Prayers and hugs for you, luckylady. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers are most definitely appreciated. We are doing well at the moment. It is just random little things that will sneak and up make it all too real. I want to slow down every moment and bottle it up especially while he is still feeling good. I'm sure that there will be times when I need to come here and vent and I so appreciate that you are willing to offer encouragement when those times come. |
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Post by woodysbetty on Dec 6, 2017 12:00:09 GMT
you are in my thoughts and prayers as you walk this difficult part of your journey...wish I had words to help ease your burden but know that you have support and caring energy sent your way each and every day....hugs!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 6, 2017 16:42:15 GMT
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So I wanted to scrap them, but didn't want to scrap them, KWIM?
What a difficult time for all of you. I hope you achieve your aim, no matter how hard the journey. My very best wishes to you and your family.
