ABC's of Love

A - Admire, adore, affection, all yours, alluring, always, amazing, amore, anniversary, arresting

B - Bad times, be mine us, beauty, better half, bliss, boldly, boyfriend

C - Cherish, completely, caressing, crazy about you, crazy in love, cuddle, cupid’s arrow, cutie pie

D - Darling, dearest, dedication, deep love, delight, desire, devotion, dream

E - Embrace, enchanted, endless, endless love, enjoy, eternal, eternity, everything

F - Faithful, falling for you, favorite, first kiss, flirt, flirtatious, flutter, forever, fun, funny valentine

G - Genuine, girlfriend, giving, good times

H - happiness, happy, hard times, heart, heart to heart, hers, his, hold me, holding hands, honour, hopelessly in love, hug

I - I love you, in love, instinctively, intensely, intuitively

J - Joy, journey, jumping

K - Kindred spirits, kindly, kiss

L - laugh, Life long, lifetime, love, love letters, love notes, lucky

M - Mad about you, memories, mesmerizing, mine, miss you, moments, my valentine

N - Never-ending

O - One and only, oneness, one heart, one mind, only one, other half

P - Passion, perfect, promise, pursue

Q - Quiet love, quickly beating heart, quest

R - Respond, respect, romance

S - s.w.a.k, secret love, sentiments, slow, smitten, smooch, softly, soul mate, special, spiritual, sweet, sweetheart

T - Tenderness, this kiss, thrills me, through thick and thin, together, touch, truly madly deeply, trust, true

U - Unconditional, underlying, understanding, unforgettable, us

V - Valentine, vivacious

W - Want, wait, willing, wish, with all my heart,

X - Xoxo

Y - You complete me, yours truly, yearning, yield

Z - zing, zealous, zestful

ANNIVERSARY ABC's
	ABC Anniversary List A- Anniversary B- Birthdays, Belong Together, Blessed, Blessings C- Caring D- Devotion, Dating E- Engagement (how it happened) F- Friends, Family, Fun G- Golden Years, Gifts H-Holidays (traditions), Hobbies I- Interests, I Love You J- Joy K- Keepsakes, Kisses, Kids L- LOVE, Letters M- Many years together, Memorable Occasions in our marriage, Moving or Moves N- Nicknames, Notable Achievements O- Our life together P- Pets, Parents, Q- Quotes R- Relatives, Relaxing S- Special Times T- Trips U- Unique V- Vacations W- Wedding X- eXtra Special, eXcitement Y- You're the light of my life, Years, Youth (photos of couple as children) Z- Zoom (close up photo)

The ABC's of ANIMALS

The ABC's of ANIMALS

A

Aardvark, Abalone (Sea snail), Addax (Screwhorn antelope), Adder (Snake), Agouti (South American rodent), Albatross, Alligator, Anaconda (Water boa), Anchovy, Angelfish, Ant, Anteater, Antelope, Arctic Fox, Armadillo, Avocet (wading bird)

B

Baboon, Badger, Bald Eagle, Barnacle, Barracuda, Bass, Bat, Bear, beaver, Bee, Bighorn (sheep), Bird, Bison, Black Widow Spider, Boa Constrictor, Bobcat, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Buzzard

C

Camel, Canary, Capuchin (Organ grinder monkey), Capybara (largest living rodent), Cardinal, Caribou, Cat, Catfish, Centipede, Chameleon, Cheetah, Chicken, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Chipmunk, Cicada, Clam, Cobra, Cockatoo, Cockroach, Conch, Condor, Coral, Coyote, Crab, Crane, Crayfish, Cricket, Crocodile, Crow

D

Deer, Dingo (Wild dog of Australia), Dog, Dog Fish (small type of shark), Dolphin, Donkey, Dove, Dragonfly, Duck

E

Eagle, Earthworm, Eel, Egret, Elephant, Emu

F

Falcon, Fiddler Crab, Finch, Firefly, Flamingo, Flounder, Fly, Flying squirrel, Frog, Fox

G

Gannet (large seabird), Garter Snake, Gazelle, Gecko (lizard), Gerbil, Giant tortoise, Gibbon (small ape), Gila monster (poisonous lizard), Giraffe, Goat, Goldfish, Goose, Gorilla, Grasshopper, Grouper (marine fish), Grouse (gamebird), Guinea Pig, Gull, Guppy

H

Haddock, Hammerhead Shark, Hamster, Hare (longer ears and hind feet than rabbit), Hatchet fish, Hawk, Hedgehog, Hermit Crab, Heron, Hippopotamus, Hornet, Horse, Howler Monkey, Hummingbird, Hyena

I

Ibex (wild goat), Ibis (wading bird), Iguana, Impala (type of antelope), Inchworm (caterpillar of geometer moth)

J

Jackal, Jackdaw (part of crow family), Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish, Jerboa (desert rat), Jack Rabbit

K

Kangaroo, Kestrel (Small falcon), Killer Whale, King Crab (Horseshoe Crab), King Snake, Kingfisher (Bird), Kissing Gourami, Kiwi (Flightless bird), Koala, Komodo Dragon, Kookaburra (bird)

L

Lacewing (Insect), Ladybug, Lamprey, Lark, Lemming (Rodent), Lemur, Leopard, Lion, Lizard, Llama, Lobster, Locust, Loggerhead (Marine turtle), Lorikeet (Small Parrot), Lovebird (Small Parakeet), Lynx

M

Macaw, Mackerel, Magpie, Mallard (duck), Marabou (Unattractive stork), Marmoset (smallest monkey), Millipede, Mink, Minnow, Mockingbird, Mole, Monarch Butterfly, Mongoose, Monkey, Moose, Mouse, Mudpuppy (large Salamander), Muntjac (Small deer), Musk Ox, Muskrat, Mussel, Mynah, Meercat

N

Narwhal, Nautilus, Needlefish, Newt, Nightingale, Nutcracker (bird), Nuthatch (bird), Nyala (Oxlike antelope)

O

Ocelot (cat family), Octopus, Opossum, Orangutan, Orb Spider, Oriole, Osprey, Ostrich, Otter, Owl, Oyster

P

Paca (large rodent), Panda Bear, Pangolin (scaly anteater), Parakeet, Parrot, Partridge, Peacock, Peccary (similar to a wild pig), Pelican, Penguin, Perch, Peregrine (large falcon), Pheasant, Pig, Pilot Whale, Piranha, Platypus, Polar Bear, Polecat, Porcupine, Porpoise, Prairie dog, Prawn, Proboscis Monkey, Pronghorn, Pudu (smallest deer), Puffer (fish), Puffin (bird), Puma (Cougar or Mountain Lion), Python, Pigeon

Q

Quail, Quarterhorse, Quetzal (bird), Quokka (small kangaroo), Qwauk (black-crowned night heron)

R

Rabbit, Raccoon, Ram, Rat, Rattlesnake, Raven, Ray, Red deer, Red fox, Reindeer, Rhesus Monkey, Rhinoceros, Roach, Roadrunner (bird), Roe deer

S

Sailfish, Salamander, Salmon, Sand Dollar, Sandpiper (bird), Scallop, Scorpion, Sea Anemone, Sea Cucumber, Sea Horse, Sea Lion, Sea Otter, Sea Urchin, Seal, Shark, Shrew, Shrimp, Skink (lizard), Skunk, Sloth, Snail, Snake Snapper, Sparrow, Sperm Whale, Spider, Spider Monkey, Sponge, Spoonbill (wading bird), Springbok (gazelle), Squid, Squirrel, Starfish, Stingray, Stork, Swan, Swallow

T

Tamarin (primitive monkey), Tanager (bird), Tapir, Tarantula, Tarpon (game fish), Tasmanian Devil, Teal (small duck), Tern (sea bird), Thrush (bird), Tiger, Toucan, Tree frog, Trout, Tuna, Turkey, Turtle

U

Uakari (South American Monkey), Urchin (sea)

V

Vampire Bat, Vervet Monkey, Vicuna (Smallest camel), Viperfish, Viscacha (Related to chinchilla), Vole, Vulture

W

Wallaby (kangaroolike Marsupial), Walrus, Warthog, Wasp, Weasel, Whale, Whelk, Wild boar, Wolf, Wolverine, Wombat, Woodpecker, Worm, Wren, Wildebeest, Walleye

X

Xiphius gladius (Swordfish), X-ray fish (transparent body), Xyloryctes beetle (Rhinoceros beetle)

Y

Yak, Yellowhammer (bird), Yellowjacket Wasp, Yellowshafted Flicker (Alabama State bird - type of woodpecker)

Z

Zander (sport fish), Zebra, Zebu (Brahman cattle), Zorille (resembles a skunk)

ABC ALBUMS

ABC ALBUMS

Use a 5x7 or 8x10 album. Create the album as a learning tool for children or create a book of
values! Keep it simple! Add photos, stickers, die-cuts, and ABC’S.

Below is a listing of words of you can use as titles!
(Thank you, Angie Gates!)

A
admire, angel, angry, asleep, apple, august, aunt, awesome, autumn, America, airplane, alphabet,
alone, alligator, April
B
bears, baby, beautiful, Bible, ballerina, bottle, barn, brother, breakfast, bubbles, bunny, butterfly,
balloon, bathtub, bib, birthday, baseball, basketball, big, bicycle, bonding, blowing, ball, bat
C
candle, cake, cousin, cow cuddly, cupcake, children, cute, Christmas, chairs, chicken pox, clown,
cloudy, closet, clothes, computer, cooking, cookie, costume, cowboy
D
dance, daughter, daddy, dinosaur, darling, doll, doctor, dress, drink, dinner, delight, December,
decorated, dentist, diamond, diaper, daring, darling, doubt, dollars
E
ear, energy, exhausted, explore, enlightened, east, Easter, early elves, empty, everyone,
excited, encourage, experience
F
fall, first, Fourth of July, friends, fun, frown, family, father, Father’s Day, February, favorite, food,
filled, film, flight, full, flirt
G
graduation, grandma, grandpa, grumpy, groom, game, gentle, golf, grass, green, grin, glee,
guide, glad, grimy, ghost, glare, glider
H
Halloween, Hanukkah, husband, hello, haircut, happy, hats, heart, hope, hot, house, hill, hide,
help, horse, halo, horde, hint, high, helmet
I
imagine, ice cream, igloo, inside, inspire, inside, image, irritate, ice, ice skate, ice rink, important
J
joy, jack 0 lantern, jacket, January, jingle bells, July, June, jester, journal, juice, jazzy, jelly, jam,
jeep
K
keepsake, kindergarten, kiss, king, keep, key, kids, kind, kitchen, kite, kitten
L
lullaby, lace, lady, life, live, Lent, lake, lawn, listen, look, lips lock, line, loan, lazy, list
M
March, May, Memorial Day, Monday, Mother’s Day, music, munchies, milk, man, mom, mother,
memories, marriage, mighty, ail, moody, mistletoe
N
Noel, November, nap time nephew, niece, New Year, newborn, nutty, new, novel, nice, neat,
nature, natural, nighty, nurse, nerves, name
O
October, ornament, open, ogre, olive, opposites, outside, outdoors, outstanding, over, older,
oval, otter
P
Pumpkin, prayers, peace, peas, peek a boo, party, place, plain, paid, plaid, papa, parents,
perfect, phone, puppy, present, pretty, picnic, pile, please, pleasant

Q
queen, quiet, quails, question, quills, queasy, quiz, quilt
R
reunion, ribbon, rolls, rest, ride, roast, roost, rabbits, rings, river, rose, rain, ready, rainbow,
rein, real, rhyme, right, rhino, ripe
S
September, Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day, summer, spring, Sunday, swimming, sun, sunny, Santa
Claus, sleepy, smile, son, soft, safe, slide, slip, skates, surprise, sweet, soar, sour, swing, sure,
slurpee
T
Thanksgiving, Thursday, Tuesday, turkey, try, tip, taste, trip, tongue, tree, tennis, toys, treat,
trick, thoughts, tickle, ticket, traditional, teeth, toddle, trade, tomatoes
U
under, umbrella, unforgettable, up, uncle, use, utility, underwater
V
Valentine’s Day, vacation, valuable, veggies, vibrant, video, vivid, vote, voice, vibes
W
Wednesday, winter, wood, worship, wish, writing, willing, whimper, while, welcome, walk, wall,
wild, wonderful, whispering, waiting
X
X-tra, X-cellent, X-ray, xylophone
Y
yummy, yellow, yard, yawn, young, yipes, you, yo-yo
Z
zoo, zebra,

ABC List for Scrapbookers

A = acid free only

B = begin with a baby book BINGO!

C = crop, crop, crop

D = don't forget die-cuts

E = e-mail it to me

F = Frances Meyers stickers

G = gotta have it all

H = have hopper will travel

hundreds of pages done & to do

I = if you will swap with me, I will swap with you

J = just getting started

K = kiddos - without whom we probably wouldn't be scrappin

L = lots of love inside

light tables

M = make and take

mothers tired and droggy

Mrs. Grossman's stickers

N = never quit

night owls

new friends

O = ocean pics we all gotta get cause they make the best pages

P = Planet Paper

pages not done

photograph every minute

Q = quiet - artist at work

R = remember to journal

S = sleep, what's that? secret pal save those scraps

T = take your time tell your life goodbye take lots of pics

U = unless you write it down, you won't remember the details

V = very relaxing (gratifying) hobby

W = who, what, where

X = x-acto knife

Y = yellowing photos will not be tolerated you will never run out of things to do

Z = Zig pens

Book of Me Quotes

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Treasure this day and Treasure yourself, truly, neither will ever happen again." -- Ray Bradbury

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage." -- Lao Tzu

"Savor the moment. Search for a little joy, and you will find a great deal of it in unexpected places." --Unknown
When and where have you found joy in an unexpected place?

What does it mean to "be yourself" - for you? What does that look like? How is it different from others?

How to paint a scene (little or no Photos)

How to paint a scene

Use this “formula” to create layouts for memories that have no (or few) photos. Use journaling to “paint” the picture, instead of the camera! You can also use these tips to create layouts on roles not included in the chapters that follow, a sort of “build-your-own-role” section.

The setting of the event is your canvas.

Where does your story take place? Your home? A restaurant? Your school? What does the room or the landscape look like? Describe the furnishings, decorations, or any landmarks.

Use your senses!

	What do you hear in this place?
	What do you see? Turn around 360º, and describe what is behind you, to the side, above you, and below you.
	What do you taste?
	What do you feel? Is it warm or cool in this place? Is anything slick, hard, soft, fuzzy? Do you associate any fabrics with this place or event?
	Who is with you? What is their relationship to you? Who is not there? Are there any strangers around you? Describe their clothing, speech, and mannerisms.

Any good story has a plot.

	What action is taking place?
	What’s the background of the story? Why are these people gathered together? How often do they get together?
	What’s the most exciting thing that happened on this occasion? What’s the “climax” of the story?
	What happened afterward?

Bring it on home! (Offer insight gained by hindsight)

	What was the best thing about that time/event/place? What didn’t you like?
	What did you admire about the people involved?
	What did you learn by participating?
	How did it affect you, and make you the person you are today?

Responses to all these questions will paint a vivid picture of your memories. If you don’t have photos, your journaling can help someone visualize what it was like to be there, even if they don’t have the visual “cues” to help them. Without photos (or with very few photos), you’ll have to take a cue from the memory itself for ideas on how to decorate your page. Personally, I’m a big fan of simply matting the journaling on cardstock, placing that on a patterned background, and calling it done! But, if you would like to add a little more “visual interest”, you can find various decorative elements to help illustrate the main theme of the story. You can use die cuts or paper-piecing patterns to give the basic idea of what the story is about.

We often create layouts based on fabulous pictures that make us smile. The photos make the entire layout. But sometimes the photos just aren’t there; sometimes we have just the memories. I strongly encourage you to make pages about those precious memories anyway. The stories are all there, just waiting for you to paint the picture.

Excerpted from page 78 of The Book of Me

BOOK OF ME IDEAS (aka BOM or Encyclopedia of Me)

BOOK OF ME IDEAS (aka Encyclopedia of Me)

Make your BOM books in chapters. (1) Before marriage (2) after marriage, before kids (3) after kids, pre-retirement (4) after retirement, before death.

Because who you are changes over time, make your BOM books reflect that. Your kids will love seeing who you are and were.

Don't stress for perfection when you write on your pages. Take a deep breath and then let your heart flow out your pen. It will mean much more to you and your loved ones when it's all you, it doesn't matter what it looks like.

Favorites:
"let's talk about me"
"favorite drink"
"favorite smell"
"cherished recipe"
"favorite place"
"favorite song"

about me:
*scrap your horoscope
*"I would do anything for love, but I won't _______"
*what is your superpower?
*what's your one wish...... you only have one, make it count
*when i am sad.......
*then and now
*lifecycles...what are yours?
*I will never _____________
*what is your scent

Misc. inspiration:
*use a book title
*use a bad photo
*use a cd/album cover
*what is everyday to you?
*you are sexy.....find it
*womanhood - what does it mean to you
*use a line from a movie, a song lyric, quote from a book, something that moves you
*crap + scrap = possibility (use a scrap of paper you can't throw away and use it in a LO
*REALLY alter a picture (i.e. sand, paint, chop, transfer, etc.)
*real woman _________

*scrap an inanimate object

Scrapbook Size:

"What is the best albums size for your needs?"
Scrapbooking albums come in all shapes and sizes. There is no one specific album size that is "best" to use, but here are some tips on the various sizes available:

The 12 x 12 papers are readily available and this particular size seems to be a good size to fit pictures and other memorabilia on the pages without too much crowding. You can also buy ready-to-make pages kits in the 12 x 12 size.
If you want a smaller size book go with a 9 x 9 or 6 x 6 size. These sizes are great for children to start with because they are smaller and easier to work with for tiny hands. The 8 1/2 x 11 size is becoming almost obsolete. There are not many scrapbook papers available in that size anymore and the industry seems to be steering away from the 8 1/2 x 11 size and going to the square sizes instead.

I found it on the web by Sherrill Ghilardi Pierre


JOURNALING PROMPTS:

Have you ever experienced bottling up your anger or pain? What happened when you couldn't contain anger or pain anymore?
What bugs you?
How do you deal with anger?
How easy is it for you to forgive those who have caused you pain or made you angry?
Do you harbor resentment towards those who have done you wrong?
What are the types of projects you procrastinate about?
What thoughts come to you as you're procrastinating?
What do you do instead of the project you're avoiding?
How do you feel when something is unfinished?
How do you decide if your work is good enough?
What do you do after you make a mistake?
When is the last time you really tried to succeed?
What's your first reaction when someone lets you down?
What's your first thought if someone hesitates before giving you their opinion about your creative project?
How do you feel when you imagine an upcoming performance?
What's your first reaction to a blank page or canvas?
What do you have to do for much needed silence?
How do you express your love? To yourself? To other people?
How do you appreciate yourself?
What is your tolerance level towards someone you love or value whose opinions, values and/or personality differs from yours?
Name everything you've done that you're proud of (things you've been able to attain that bring you happiness):
Places you've visited that you've enjoyed
People you've met that you gained the most from
Character traits you think others admire in you.
Character traits you admire in yourself
Things you've done you never thought you could do:
What's your favorite color?
What color car do you drive? What kind of car is it?
In your house what are the predominant colors?
What's your favorite outfit and color?
Color of eyes, hair, skin?
What color is your nail polish and make-up?
What color accessories do you prefer? (purses, jewelry, etc.)
What color are most of your clothes and jackets?
What color is your birthstone?
Right now, what is on your mind?
Your 10 greatest joys
When you're on top of the world...
Nobody knows that you...
What age were you most inspired?
If you had to evacuate your home because of a natural disaster, which of your possessions would you bring with?
Five places you would like to visit are:
If you could pass on a piece of advice that meant a lot to you when you received it, what would it be?
Name any life changing books you've read.
10 of my very best ideas:
There was a time when you almost gave up on something. Write about that experience.
What would be the perfect autumn day?
Do you have reoccurring dreams? What are they about?
A world event that is causing you distress is...
You are going to make tomorrow different by...
Do you like progress?
If you could choose a different time period to live in, when would it be?
If you were a flower, you'd be a...
Why do you think you were born into this world?
Who do you miss the most from your past?
10 types of food or dishes you've never eaten that you'd like to try
Would you work for someone who stresses you out even if the money was good?
Who inspires you?
In the next year you plan to...
What keeps you going?
What's the most important thing to you?
What are you pessimistic about?
What was your first car?
How do you feel when you are by yourself?
You look up to ______________ because...
Did you have a bicycle? What was it like?
Work through a painful memory. Describe it. Feel it. And see if you can let it go.
One thing you want to change about yourself is...
Are you sad? Why?
Write a letter to someone you need to forgive..
Are you depressed? Why?
How do you treat the people that irritate you?
What is the nicest thing you have done for someone?
10 of your absolute worst pet peeves
If you had one week to live, you'd...
What needs cleaning in your house?
If the phone were to ring right now, who would you want it to be?
What do you think happens when we die?
Everything happens for a reason, right?
Write about a question that looms large in your mind right now.
Your first pet was a _____________. Write about it.
Do you have regrets?
My top favorite songs right now are...
Make a list of five ways you've changed in the last five years. What changes do you wish to make in the next five years?
Friday makes me...
Happiness is...
Which countries you would love to visit?
What things do you expect in a good friend?
Today is the first day of the rest of your life, and you're going to...
If you disappeared today, who would be affected?
You are 20 years in the future. Write a letter to your today self.
Places I have lived, in order
What are some unfinished projects hanging over my head?
Your dream job would be...
One thing you want to accomplish TODAY is...
Who is one person who changed your life?
What is your legacy?
What would you do if the sun didn't rise tomorrow?
What are some relationships have had the greatest impact on your life?
Right now you should be doing ______________ instead of ________
Write about an old resentment or unhealed hurt.
You forgive _______________ because...
If you had to donate one million dollars to any charity, which one would it be and why?
What have you accomplished in the last five years?
Do you think nobody understands you?
Joy is...
If you could have three wishes, what would they be?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
You need other people because...
Famous people make me...
You're truly afraid of...
What did you do before we had the Internet?
Injustice in the world makes you feel...
Isn't this moment the most important thing?
What did you accomplish last year?
What superpower would you choose to have?
Did you go to college or have vocational training? Where and when?
Are you happy with who you are? What do you feel right now?
You feel ___ years old inside because...
Name three reasons why you should get out of bed tomorrow...
What is changing in your life right now?
Write about your favorite pet.
List 10 things you want to accomplish before it's too late.
What was you favorite vacation or trip ever?
How important is rest and relaxation to you?
If I were going to be stranded on a desert island, what 10 items would you want in your pockets?
The perfect personality is...
What are your 10 deepest sorrows?
Who do you envy and why?
What are the values you cherish even though they run counter to societal values?
Describe the perfect winter day. Tell about an activity you would do on that day.
You meet a homeless person on the street. Do you give them money? Why?
Describe the most serious illness or accident that you have had.
A time you want to experience again...
What five relationships have had the greatest impact on your life?
What would have happened if you didn't leave the house this morning?
What do you sense you're supposed to do before your life is over?.
If you were to publish a book about yourself, what would you title it?
Could you live without that one special person in your life?
10 unforgettable moments in your life
10 things you really like about yourself
You're going to make tomorrow different by...
What is your earliest memory? Why has it stayed with you?
How did you meet your closest friend?
Do you get upset when people don't do what you tell them to? Why?
You'll never do _______ again because...
Do you do anything to help the needy?
The book you're reading right now is teaching you...
List the jobs you've had during your life.
Crowds make you feel...
When you're over-stressed, you...
Words that hurt you...
Something comfortable is...
Do you believe that what other people think is any of your business?
Are you pleased with what you look like? If you could change any part of yourself what would it be?
Are you afraid of death?
Name five things in your refrigerator.
If money didn't matter, what job or career would you go for?
Is writing a form of self therapy?
When you're around too much negativity, you...
10 things you think are crucial for you to be happy
What is the most frustrating part of who you are?
What is the best thing about being you?
Use five adjectives to describe yourself, expand on each one.
Do you lie to yourself?
Do you excuse behaviors you know are wrong?
What do you really, deeply want from life?
What are you doing today to get you what you want?
What is the last thing you did just to make yourself happy?
Have you ever felt bliss? What was that moment (or the last time you felt it) like?
Describe a perfect spring day and activities on that day.
How do you feel about winning? Losing?
What is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to you? The worst?
What can frighten you the most and why?
What is the most exciting place that you have ever been to and why?
Tell how, when, where you learned to drive and any memorable experiences.
What are your most deeply held values?
Who do you miss the most from your past?
What sound is most comforting to you?
What sound describes you?
You love the sound of.
What's your favorite smell? What do you associate with your favorite smell?
Five books that changed your life.
What are your favorite sounds?
You forced to give up one of your senses. Which one will it be?
What was the last CD you bought?
10 types of food or dishes you've never eaten that you'd like to try:
What are your food preferences and how did they come about?
What don't you accept about yourself? What don't you accept from others?
What is your personal secret of happiness?
What is the most important lesson, message, or advice that you have learned?
What personality trait do you admire and why?
Tell about your civic or political activities.
What are your favorite movies and why?
If you could be an animal, which one would you choose and why?
What do you think brings good or bad luck?
Tell about all the places you have worked.
What are your simple pleasures?
What is your most valued possession?
What rules have you broken?
When's the last time you laughed at yourself?
When's the last time you made a new friend?
What are Sundays like for you?
What secrets do you have?
People see you as....
You feel at peace when....
The best gifts you were ever given...
What monopoly figure do you usually use?
What do you love about your job? Hate?
What is your job now?
What bores you?
You like being female/male because....
Do you live a high-tech or low-tech lifestyle?
Do you visit your local library? Do you remember to have books back on time?
How often do you read?
What assumptions would a stranger make about you based on the books you read or have read?
What are your favorite topics?
What are the last 10 books you've read?
If you could write a book, what would it be about?
People are surprised to learn that you...
Words you hate; words you love.
What books or movies have changed your life?
Celebrities you're sick of:
The first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning was...
Do you like taking naps?
What kinds of things are you working on right now?
Foods you never get tired of eating:
Your favorite snacks:
What do you like on your pizza?
What are your comfort foods?
What are your favorite desserts?
What fruit is your favorite? Least favorite?
You never get sick of:
How do you know when you can trust someone?
What does someone have to do for you to call them your friend?
What do you love to buy? Hate to buy?
What's the worst thing you've ever done with your hair?
What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done with your hair? Do you like your hair now? What's the style, color, etc.?
What are the best compliments you've ever received?
What music do you listen to the most?
What are your most embarrassing moments?
What gives you the creeps?
What do you collect?
How did you choose your pets' names?
What brands of toiletries do you HAVE to have?
What is your hair care routine? How about your routine in the morning when you get ready?
What should you change about yourself?
What has been the most touching image you've seen recently?
What are you truly passionate about?
What is your big dream currently?
What makes you excited?
What do you need to feel successful?
What do you do in your spare time?
What would you like to be an expert in?
What do you do that you lose track of time while doing?
If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
Who are your favorite actors?
What are some events that have happened in your life that you wish you could relive or erase?
What are some places you'd like to visit?
List all the things you're grateful for:
What's the worst advice you've ever been given?
Do you own an object of sentimental value?
What is your idea of a perfect day?
In what way(s) do you indulge yourself?
What are some fragments from your past that have stayed with you even though they might seem insignificant?
Are you the type that "collects" things or do you live sparsely?
Are you a night owl or a morning person?
What makes laugh?
What are some adjectives that describe you?
What is your biggest vice?
What would you consider your best characteristic?
Do you have a nickname? Do you like being called that?
If your house were on fire, what material possessions would you grab?
What have you lied about?
I wish I were more...
I wish I were less...
What color represents you? Why?
What is the most beautiful thing to you in nature?
Describe all the houses you've lived in:
What is more important to you? Photographs, scrapbooks or journals?
What sound do you associate with each of the seasons?
When do you know when each season is "here"?
What is the best gift you've ever been given?
List all the vacations you've taken:
If you could live one day without consequences, what would you do?
What is your favorite season?
Who was your first real boyfriend/girlfriend?
What strengths have you developed over your life?
What do you show to let others know you love them?
Describe a time when you felt rejected.
Do you believe in a higher power? Describe what you believe.
What experiences have you had that you can attribute to a higher power?
What's troubling you right now?
Describe the first time you remember saying I love you to someone outside of your family.
I will never forgive __________________________ for _______________________.
Describe what is going on around you right now in detail.
What in your life do you doubt?
What has inspired you to hold on when all looked lost?
What memory do you treasure most?
Do you go out to eat or to the movies alone? Why or why not?
If you saw someone commit a crime, what would you do?
What has it taken to allow you to be who you are today?
Write a letter to yourself as a child.
What are some of the things you would not share with anyone, no mater what?
I would want ____________________ to play me in the movie about my life because ____________________________________________.
What beliefs, values and principles guide you?
In what small way have you been loving today?
If you had the courage to speak your mind you would say:
What makes you you?
What rituals do you have?
What stops you from being creative?
Who helped you learn to love?
Talk about a time when you hated someone or something.
What are your thoughts on suicide?
How long can you go without a bath or brushing your teeth? What are your ideas about cleanliness?
What do you wear to bed? What led you to chose that?
What has it taken to allow you to possess what you have today?
Write to yourself as an older person.
You would call your autobiography ____________________________ because:
Today what you like about your life is:
What do you really enjoy doing?
Do you take in positive experiences or compliments?
What is unconditional love to you?
What place do you really love?
Who would you really like to get to know?
What are the rewards for being creative?
What has sustained you through the hard times?
What songs do you sing in the shower?
Could you be brutally honest with friends and family?
What makes you look sexy?
Do you like to sleep?
What is your ideally peaceful place?
What are you thankful for?
Around other people you are:
When have you been the most scared?
Under what conditions would you kill?
What would you like to dream about?
What if you were more attractive or uglier? How would you be different?
In what ways are you still effected by childhood problems?
What have you lost during your life?
What are all the important days in your life?
Tell about a work experience.
What word describes what you're searching for?
In the silence you find:
What is something dumb you've done?
What is your favorite fantasy? What have you done to make it happen?
Under what conditions would you steal?
What do you think about capital punishment?
If you could find out the truth about one thing, what would it be?
How would you describe your self-worth?
You are grateful for your body today because:
You know you'll be ready to die when:
Do you believe in ghosts, angels or spirits?
What has been your most frightening dream?
Could you give your life for someone?
Under what conditions would you get a divorce?
Under what conditions would you stay in a marriage if you weren't happy?
How would you cope if you lost everything you own?
You can tell you're joking around when you....
What were the feelings about the death of someone you knew?
If you could read someone by their signature, what would yours say?
What has made you feel the weakest in your life?
Has anything you've tried to change remained the same?
What's a favorite story you have about yourself?
What makes you laugh?
If you were to die in a year and were able to make amends to all you needed to, who would you make amends to?
Describe your favorite dream:
What is your worst habit?
What was the last compliment your received?
What kinds of things aren't you good at?
What good thing have you done today?
What was your first job and how much did you make?
You want to be remembered for:
What makes you feel guilty?
What makes you feel the most secure?
Under what conditions would you approve of abortion?
Are you trustworthy?
Where do you go to find inspiration? Describe it.
What is one thing you're facing now that you think you can't do?
What are your special abilities? Are you using them and how? Or, are you allowing them to lie dormant until you have time and why?
What little things have happened to you lately that have really touched you or made a huge difference in your day?
What do you/can you do to make a difference in others' days?

NEW YEAR

Make a list of all the things you MUST do each week (kids, job, house, etc.).
How much time can you realistically dedicate to your creative work each week?
Can you think of a way to create a portable creative lab so that you might write, sketch, or do other creative work during stolen moments (like waiting at a doctor's office, or waiting to pick up the kids after school . . .)?
List one thing you'd like to accomplish in 2006, and then list ten things you will need to do to accomplish it (think small; make a phone call, look up a phone number or web site, etc.).
List everything you accomplished in 2006 that makes you proud (not just creatively - list everything.)
Make a list of people you want to keep in your life in 2006 - people who help you feel good about yourself.
What makes you a good friend? In what ways could you improve?
List one way that you plan to learn something in 2006.
What bad habits will you try to leave behind in the new year?
What good habits do you have that you'd like to continue?
What new good habits would you like to adopt?
If you could predict the next year, what do you think would happen?

CHILDREN

Tell something about each of your children, their personalities, their talents, traits, that make them different and special.
Tell about your life as the children left home - new interests, what did you do with the extra time -- new employment, moves, hobbies, etc.
Do you have any grandchildren? If so, how many? How did you feel about being a grandparent?
What is your child-rearing philosophy?
Tell about each of your children's names, birth date, location, doctors, circumstances surrounding the birth - raising them in the home -problems, joys etc.
Tell about a favorite trip or vacation.
Describe getting a Christmas tree, when did you put it up and decorate it?
Write about your family's Christmas traditions.

YOUR CHILDHOOD

Tell about the houses you lived in childhood - addresses, phone #'s, etc...
How did your mother spend her time?
Where you responsible for any household chores? What were they?
Which did you enjoy most/least?
Describe a typical day during your Jr. High years.
What kind of extracurricular activities did you participate in at school?
Write about some places you went to with your father.
Write about some places that you went to with your mother.
Describe a childhood Christmas.
Did it snow much when you were a child - tell something about it, what did you do?
Did you ever celebrate a your birthday in an extra special way? Tell how you celebrated them.
Tell about your own family traditions: Christmas, birthdays, graduation, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Mother's or Father's Day, weddings, funerals, hunting etc.
Whose was the first funeral you ever went to? How old were you and how did it effect you?
Did you and your father share any interests together - what and why?
What were your Christmases like as a child?
What was a typical day in elementary school like?
What did you do when you were a child that got you in the most trouble and how did your parents handle it?
Do you remember your first crush? Tell about it.
Did you attend church (Sunday School, CCD, Confirmation)?
How did you feel about school?
Do you remember any of your great-grandparents? What were their names? Write about any memories that you have.
Tell about your mother: personality, characteristics, stature, coloring, talents, temperament, family stories about her, her role in your home, etc..
What is the most important lesson, message, or advice that you have learned that you might pass on to others?
Thinking back was there a teacher who had a great influence on you?
Do you wish you had more sisters or brothers, and why?
Did you have a favorite aunt or uncle?
What types of games did you play as a child?
Where did your grandparents live? What was their home like? Did it have a certain smell or look?
What was your relationship with your grandparents like?
Did you ride a bicycle? What kind was it?
Tell how, when, and where you learned to drive and any memorable experiences.
How did you like being the oldest, youngest or middle child? What were the advantages or disadvantages?
Were you ever in any school clubs (speech, drama, etc.)?
How did your father spend his time supporting his family?
Do you have any handed down talents?
Are there any recipes you make that have been handed down?
What were the favorite places to go with your family when you were young?
Tell about any ancestors that you know about - name, dates, etc. for historical purposes and any stories about them.
What vacations did your family take?
What is your mother's best trait? Worst? What traits do you share with her?
What is your father's best trait? Worst? What traits do you share with him?
Describe a favorite childhood friend and something you did with her or him.
Where did you live as a child - town, country, suburb, etc.?
Describe your yard as a child - did you help with the yard work?
Did your family have reunions?
What was your teenage social life like? Tell about your friends, dances, dating, outings, church functions etc.
What were your favorite Halloween costumes?
Did you have a favorite subject in school? One you dreaded?
What was your favorite grade in school and why?
Did you have a childhood hide-out? Where? Describe it.
Describe a place you remember from your childhood.
Did you have a favorite pet as a child? Did it have a name? What memories are connected to it?
Did you belong to Boy/Girl scouts, Camp Fire Girls or 4-H?

MARRIAGE

Describe a favorite vacation of your married years.
Describe your wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, suit etc., if male.
Write a description of your husband or wife.
Describe your last home as a young couple.
Tell about anniversaries, celebrations, trips, gifts.
What were your fears, expectations, anticipation's about getting married?
Tell about a special date you had with a boy/girl friend or your fiancée.
Tell a dating story.
How did you become engaged?
Describe your wedding day.

Planning Your Book of Me Album

Planning Your Album
Before you begin your album, you will want to determine what type of album you are going to do. Is it going to be an ABC album? That would definitely affect the titles and topics you choose. Or is it going to be a "past, present, future" type of album? Or just an album with topics about you? Let's look at some topic ideas.

30 Topics and Titles

1. 10 Things about Me
2. The Chef in Me (love it or hate it)
3. Circle of Friends
4. Crafts & Hobbies
5. A Day in the Life
6. Faith & Me
7. Favorites
• Activities
• Clothes
• Games
• Movies
• Music
• Books
8. Favorite Foods
• Restaurants
• Drinks
• Snacks
• Desserts
9. Favorite Job
10. Fears
11. Growing Up
• Where I was born
• Where I lived
• How many houses I lived in
12. Hairstyles through the Years
13. High School Years
14. Hopes and Dreams
15. Housework & Me
16. I am Blessed
17. I am Grateful
18. The Last 10 Years (how I have changed over the years)
19. Making My House a Home
20. Man of My Dreams
21. Mom & Me
• What we do together
• What our similarities are
• What our differences are
22. My Emotions
• What makes me happy/sad
• What makes me laugh/cry
• What makes me angry
• What makes me nervous
23. People That Inspire Me
24. Pieces of Me
25. Self Portrait (a personal photo and journaling about the photo)
26. Uniquely Me (things that make me unique)
27. Vacation Favorites
28. My names (maiden, married, nicknames)
29. My Purse
• Favorite purse
• What's in it
30. My quirks

6 Reasons to Scrapbook You

6 Reasons to Scrapbook You

By Fion Lim (Nov 6, 2005)

As a devoted scrapper, you probably gain satisfaction from scrapbooking about others. Oftentimes, you are the one glaring missing light in your scrapbook albums, simply because you're so caught up with hiding behind the camera and being a fixated shutterbug. Somehow, it's happening too frequently.

Ever thought about why you should take a step back and start scrapbooking about yourself? Ever wonder how scrapbooking about "you" could bring out the shine in you? Come on, you are special; there's no way to deny it. Rare like a diamond. Just probably covered up in layers and needed some polishing to bring out the natural shine. And scrapbooking is a powerful method to reveal the rareness in you.

There are so many glowing benefits to creating scrapbooks all about you:

1) Leave Behind an Everlasting Legacy
For the people who will never get the chance of meeting and knowing you, your scrapbooks about yourself will leave behind memories of you as a person. It's a mean of letting them discover and know about you.

I once read of a mother who was seized with terminal stage of cancer. In her final days, instead of resting, she struggled to put together scrapbook albums of herself. Why? Just so that her two very young toddlers will get to know about the mommy whom they'll never see in person again. The scrapbooks will be constant reminders to the kids of their mommy's love for them and her thoughts about them. It's a heart-wrenching story, but it's a wake up call that you don't have an eternity. You have to take steps now to make time to leave behind a part of who you are. Like they said, "You'll never know"...

2) Show the World You as an Individual
Yes, besides being known as the scrapbooker who so lovingly and tenderly put together the family scrapbooks, your children and present or future grandchildren would want to know how you look like. They'll wonder "How did Granny Kate look when she's a baby? And what did she look like when she's a young woman?"

You're likely to have the same curiosity of your ancestors too. So showcase your changing faces or appearances throughout the years or decades. Come out from behind your camera, and ask or plead with someone else to take over the role of the photographer. You are important and you need to be in those pages.

3) Reveal the Real You
By scrapbooking, you'll immortalize a part of yourself in a permanent way. And through reading your journaling, others will get to know you in an intimate sort of way. You are granting them permission to be privy to your inner world of thoughts, which are usually hidden by the superficialities of your daily life. Your journaling will reveal the authentic side of you that many may not have the privilege to know of otherwise.

Do consider leaving those alluring computer fonts aside for a while, and write in your own handwriting. It may not be perfect but it's much more personal. Your handwriting is undeniably a part of you.

4) Pass on Your Beliefs and Values
Worried that your values and beliefs will be lost forever to your future generations? Scrapbooking about them is a great way to ensure that they'll get passed on from one generation to the next. "Great-grandma Emily is a strong believer of filial piety. It's her strongest trait..." Your scrapbook albums will likely become treasured family keepsakes, where your words will echo and impact on your future generations’ lives.

5) Pull You Out from a Crossroad
There are probably times in your life when you feel uncertain and lost about yourself. It's like your identity has gone missing. I've been at such a crossroad before too. At such disheartening moments, try scrapbooking on themes like "What Makes Me So Unique", "The Many Hats That I wear" and "Top 10 Things that I'm Most Proud". These themes will once again call attention to your own uniqueness. Such meaningful pages will reinforce the value in you as an individual. If you're daring enough, try "10 Things I Like About You". This is where you'll have to get a couple of your closest kin and friends to each make a list of things they like about you. You'll have to cast away your shyness and get those lists from the people you care about.

Then someday when you feel like you're in the dumps, pull out these precious little lists, read over them and call to your mind that you are wanted and loved by others. Instead of dwelling on your failures and imperfections, these powerful lists will push you forward and make you look at the positive traits of yourself.

6) Pump Yourself Up with Pride
When you're done with some scrapbooks on yourself, flip through them occasionally. You'll find yourself looking at you with a renewed sense of respect and pride. Be it as a mother, nurturer, wife, partner, daughter, sister, colleague or dreamer, your scrapbook albums will showcase you in different roles. It'll tell others that you aren't merely just a mom. The pages will remind you that you have meaningful contributions to make in various roles.

Are you beginning to see the therapeutic wonders of scrapbooking about yourself? Doesn't it reaffirm the goodness within you and unleash the power of you being a diamond? Aren't the above reasons compelling enough to cajole you into scrapbooking about yourself? Each delayed moment is a moment lost forever. So take positive steps now to uncover the diamond in you to share with others.

WHAT IS A “HOSTESS CLUB” AND WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

What is a Hostess Club?

WHAT IS A “HOSTESS CLUB” AND WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

WHAT a Hostess Club is

1 A group of people who agree on purchasing a set amount (or more) of merchandise from me each month during the club duration (usually 6-12 months depending on number of members).

2 For their participation, each member receives the following:

· FREE Idea Book & Catalog ($9.95retail)

· Designated Guest Hostess for one month (based on random drawing) which includes:

§ Free Exclusive Hostess Set ($11.95-$28.95 value based on sales)

§ Free Hostess Awards ($15.00 and up based on total sales)

· Mini Catalogs

· Preferred Customer Status – find out about sales and special promotions before others

· 10% shipping on all orders ALWAYS – no minimum shipping charge

· Exclusive Tips & Techniques training at monthly hostess request. Hostess can choose any topic from extensive list of techniques ($5.00 per class value)

· Special surprises and offers during club membership –EXCLUSIVE to members!!!

· $10 Merchandise Certificate to use during your hostess month

COST:

Initial fee of $10 is payable at time of sign up. After that, your only obligation will be to purchase the amount of merchandise agreed upon based on number of club members. For example if we have 5 members, monthly obligation will be $30 (5x$30=$150), 8 members, monthly obligation will be $20 (8x$20=$160), 10 members, monthly obligation will be $15 (10x$15=$150) SO, call any friend you think would like to join and we will start he club as soon as membership reaches at least 6. But there will be a limit of no more than 12 club members!!! So join now!!! If your club period goes over an Idea Book & Catalog period, members can purchase the newest Idea Book & Catalog for just $5.00 or can use the "house" copy at Hostess Club meetings if they would rather. The $5.00 for the Idea book will NOT count towards the monthly order commitment.

Sound good? Great! All you need to do is fill out the Commitment form and as soon as there are at least six participants, we’ll begin the club. This can be a really inexpensive way to add to your stamp collection, HOWEVER, the success of the club depends on the members. You must commit to the full term of the club. Thanks for your interest! Guests are welcome at our hostess club meetings if space permits (first come first served on spots available) at a cost of $5.00 per guest (fee waived with a $25.00 Merchandise Purchase). I also encourage my hostess club members to collect orders from friends outside of the club to help with total sales for their Hostess Month!!