Losing steam

I think I need to start a new series for Fridays. Something along the lines of - Outta Gas, Losing Steam...suggestions? By the time Friday rolls around I am running on fumes. Let's see how many cliches I can write in one post, shall we? So last Friday I listed some favorites of the week.
Decided to do it again.
These are some of the posts I starred in my Reader:

Because I love every single detail of this shower-
Floral Bridal shower from bre notes on Kara's Party Ideas

Because I wish I was as cool as April and did a Craft Camp for girls and I really want that scrub-
Funky Vintage Kitchen's Craft Camp, day 5 post

Because I am knee deep in dieting (yes, still) and I love to torture myself:
Redhead Recipes' chicken pesto panini (YUM!)

Because someday I will learn to can:
How About Orange's Canning for Beginners post

Because I have a daughter who would think she'd died and gone to heaven (see another cliche) if I made this for her:
Artist Case pattern on Skip to My Lou from This Mama Makes Stuff as part of Bake, Craft, Sew Along

What caught your eye this week?
Happy Friday!

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Funner in the Summer; Summer Memory Album

I'm super excited to have the amazingly talented Wendy Sue Anderson to add her idea to Funner in the Summer:

I am having a hard time believing that summer is half over...but it's true - the calendar is proof! I don't know about you, but I have taken hundreds of pictures documenting dozens of fun days and activities. Of course, I'll scrapbook some of them, but not every single one. That's not to say they aren't worth saving, and the memories aren't worth preserving. Here's a fun and easy way to record the summer memories - and even get the kids involved!

I purchased a simple, fabric-covered 2-up photo album from Target. I embellished the front with chipboard letters and rub-ons.

Next, I made several 4x6 cards with space for journaling - this is something the kids could put together all by themselves. Just cut a 4x6 base and let them add stickers, patterned papers, ribbons, etc. to personalize each card.

Now print (or gather) your photos.

Use the journaling cards to write the "who, what, when, where, why, or whatever." Tuck the photos and journaling cards in the pockets.

Sit back and enjoy reliving your summer memories!

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Isn't that such a great, easy doable idea?
Totally doing it. Thanks Wendy!

If you have ever dabbled in scrapbooking, then you've heard of Wendy. She's been in every magazine you can think of for it and shares her ideas on her blog, just me...and my little world. She's also a member of the 2010 Creating Keepsakes Dream Team- how cool is that? But I think it's safe to say her number one accomplishment is her family. Go say hi and check out all her designs.

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First off, thank you to everyone for your comments about my blog re-design. I'm so glad you all like it as much as I do! :) One added bonus is that I was able to number my comments again with the redesign and oh how I've missed that (ever tried counting to 201 of 315 comments to find a winner? no fun!).
On that note, the winner for the DownEast giveaway-
Random.org chose lucky #82:

Courtney who said:
I'm really liking the Time to Shine top and the Flower Path top. And I'm right there with you about needing a DownEast locally-we have none here in Florida so it's online shopping for me, too.

Email me Courtney.
As always, thanks DownEast. And thanks to everyone for playing along.

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