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Kristin Thomas
Somewhere with a mountain view....
I'm a crafting, chocolate craving, photo taking, cookie baking, computer gaming mom to five who dreams of far off places & new experiences!
Interests: Crafting, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper crafting, Sewing, Gardening, Photography, Travel, Visting National Parks
Recent Activity
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So..... I'm trying again. This Project Life thing. I love what I actually finished in the album for last year. Even though I only completed about four months of layouts. I enjoy this process, whether it's trying to find that special but ordinary moment that we sometimes forget in our... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2015 at Life's Little Joys
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Each year I have such plans. Resolutions or goals, whatever you like to call them. The LIST. My to-do list! What I want to accomplish! Some years, the list is long. Some years, the list seems too predictable. Last year, I tried to challenge myself. Ugh... I didn't get very... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2015 at Life's Little Joys
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We ended 2014 with a quiet night at home. I didn't do much in the way of decorating this year (still in the Christmas cleanup mode). But I did find these amazing gold and silver candle holders at Target. They added a bit of sparkle to our evening! A night... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2015 at Life's Little Joys
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A memorable day, truly. I love to have all of my family home, even if it's only for a short time. She was the first one up, aside from her brother who had just finished work, and happy to help with the cooking.... .... after her first eggnog of the... Continue reading
Posted Nov 30, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Ignore the fact that I'm missing weeks 10 through 43. I have a plan. Indeed, I do. As I was looking to jump back into this project (while still trying to figure out how I got so off course), I kept trying to go in consecutive order. Week 10, week... Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Thank you, thank you! A heartfelt thank you to all who donated tickets to veterans and their families! It was an amazing day! Although we've been back to State College, PA, dozens and dozens of times throughout the years, we had yet to return to Beaver Stadium for a game.... Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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a year of good intentions + life = an unfocused mind at least for me. right now..... like when I accidentally put granola in my coffee....instead of my yogurt. oops. just a few minutes ago....I accomplished something. a seemingly small thing. i cleared out my inbox. seriously. emails had numbered... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Bao Bao .... the baby panda at the National Zoo. We saw her .... finally! As soon as we arrived at the zoo, the panda cam showed that she was out in the yard. So we rushed over to get a peek. We skipped the sloth bear (my favorite) and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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With much more beauty to come! Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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LOVED using the Studio Calico Office Hours PL Kit for this layout! The sequins added such a fun twist.... She is just so cute! I love her excitement for the special dress up days at school! Something I learned this week: A broken side mirror does not like the car... Continue reading
Posted Apr 9, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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So much for staying on top of things! I'm behind...again. This cold, dreary weather has been draining my enegry like crazy. I'm talking cat naps in the afternoon here..... I'm so looking forward to sun and heat....and more sun!!! I've had several layouts done and ready for showing for weeks.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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I'm seriously behind on my albums and trying to find a balance between Project Life and my regular layouts.... So I kept it very simple. Another layout is complete. I'm happy! Supplies: Simple Stories Snap Collection; Project Life Honey Edition Core Kit; Project Life Honey Edition 12x12 Paper; Becky Higgins... Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Almost caught up! Loved stitching on the layout this week.... Supplies: PL cards from the Project Real Life class; Weekly PL Cards by Hello Forever; Calendar Cards by Hello Forever; Becky Higgins Corner Rounder; Studio Calico PL Sugar Rush Kit: Studio Calico Sugar Rush Scrapbooking Kit; Project Life Jade Edition... Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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So totally excited to get my scrapbooking kits in the mail each month. Being so busy lately, I've barely had time to play around with my new goodies. Or even open the boxes. It is so sad.... .... the OHDEERME Embellishment Kit, ....the Studio Calico Kits. These rub-ons are from... Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Last year, Lia went to a bowling party. She was so excited! We arrived at the bowling alley, she saw her friends, she heard the noise...bowling over. Afraid of loud noises, she refused to bowl. Until ten minutes before we were supposed to leave. She tried it and loved it.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 23, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Week 5 Layout...done A bit late?....well, yes I spent quite a few minutes organizing my craft room. I'm still waiting for those extra hours promised! More sleep would be lovely.... Worked out a bit. Glory thought it would be fun to join in..... Had fun digging through my stamps. Literally.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Feb 18, 2014
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Dream Big Sparkle More Shine Bright Such a feeling of joy! Seeing the sparkle of excitement in your child's eyes.... What a fabulous weekend! So proud of you both! Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Our day starts with Valentine's gifts... Dress bags are packed....check Wigs ready...check Feis buckets finshed....check Feis buckets filled...check Ghillies, hard shoes, buckles, sock glue, water...check, check, check Burb packed....check At the hotel...Finally So excited! Good luck, Lia and Aislinn! I'm so proud of you both!!! Go McGinley School of Irish... Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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So....I have to say.....this layout was tough for me. The journaling....ugh! It's not quite what I intended. I couldn't put in writing what I actually wanted to say and after shredding journaling card after journaling card (literally), I settled. I settled to finish. To move on and tackle my journaling... Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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cold temperatures.... snow... ice... And then I saw this.... Is it soon to Spring? Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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Did we want to build a snowman? Yes. But....we were sick.... :( Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2014 at Life's Little Joys
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We have such a happy kitty! Definitely a beloved member of the family, he is also kind of odd...for a cat. He loves a good New Year's celebration.... A cat bed.....not necessary. Give him a backpack.... or a pillow..... or a doll.... Our Glory loves.... ...leather. (I'm not really happy... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2014 at Life's Little Joys