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Month: May 2011

Project Life: Week 7

No journaling on show this week.  The LHS shows the Moorhen chicks in the park, the suppers we ate, the half-hour I spent myself in the coffee shop, a skirt I bought because I could, DS looking at my scrapbooks and a 'thank you' for buying something from Cath Kidston.The RHS shows DS peeking through … Continue reading Project Life: Week 7 →

Ruth 2011: Project Life 7 Comments May 24, 2011October 11, 2017

Perfect Days

Oh, my.  I am buzzing from my weekend away.  The city of my Grandfather's birth is awesome and her people are wonderful ~ so welcoming, so friendly and so very full of laughter.  And my very favourite person in this wonderful city?  Sian, of course.When I told Sian that I would be visiting her city, she … Continue reading Perfect Days →

Ruth Blog Friends, Family History 12 Comments May 22, 2011October 11, 2017

52 In Black & White: Week 20

~ The price of spending a penny in Central London ~

Ruth 52 In Black and White, Photography 5 Comments May 20, 2011October 11, 2017

Something In The Air

There's definitely something in the air, if you're a scrapbooker, this week.  I've completed 4 LOs, May's entry for my OLW album and a minibook, and managed to remind myself of a few basics:If you like a design, it's okay to use it over and over and even to adapt it to suit your needs.Scenic Route … Continue reading Something In The Air →

Ruth Blog Friends, One Little Word 5 Comments May 19, 2011October 11, 2017

Amy’s Challenge

Yesterday, Amy threw down the scrapbooking gauntlet and challenged all-comers to share their version of her design, with the added condition of scrapping the here and now. (Amy's LO)Scrapping the present is something I only do occasionally, and only since I've known Amy.  I do tend to scrap fairly recent photos mostly, with the occasional foray … Continue reading Amy’s Challenge →

Ruth Blog Friends 8 Comments May 18, 2011October 11, 2017

Scrapbook On The Road: Second MiniBook

With just 2 days before I leave for my Family History weekend with my auntie, I have finally finished her minibook.  Why on earth did I think it was a good idea to make two minbooks for this trip?  Yes, you're correct, because I knew I wouldn't be able to give it away.  I used … Continue reading Scrapbook On The Road: Second MiniBook →

Ruth Family History, Scrapbook On The Road 9 Comments May 18, 2011October 11, 2017

Sharing History

Having decided to include emails from and a LO about Mel and Amy in my One Little Word album, it seems only right and proper to record in there the recent act of kindness for DS from Deb.  (Goodness, that was a lot of links!)Deb very kindly sent me this photo of her and her mum, Marti … Continue reading Sharing History →

Ruth Blog Friends, One Little Word 12 Comments May 17, 2011October 11, 2017

Wit Or Wisdom: #18

Ruth Photography, Wit Or Wisdom 7 Comments May 17, 2011October 11, 2017

One Little Word: May

This month is all about the ideas, thoughts, tasks and stuff I want to tackle with my word this year.It's a fairly simple list, written down as I thought of them, so not in any particular order.  For example:Try to remember to enjoy living my life.  There's no joy in simply existing.Plan and organise future … Continue reading One Little Word: May →

Ruth 4x6 Photo Love, Blog Friends, One Little Word, Shimelle 10 Comments May 16, 2011October 11, 2017

Project Life: Week 6

Week 6: A story not for sharing, donating to the Alzheimer's Society, buying flowers for my SiL, the story of how we came to be in a brasserie, togetherness with Granny and ice creams with Daddy.Tiredness, temper tantrums and time out ~ DS had all three, my untidy desk, flyer from a market stall selling delicious … Continue reading Project Life: Week 6 →

Ruth 2011: Project Life, Blogger 6 Comments May 15, 2011October 11, 2017

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