Scrapbooking is a wonderful past time. It is becoming very popular. What better way to display your memories and keep them alive than with making a beautiful piece of art that will add enjoyment to you photos. However, scrapbooking takes lots of supplies, papers, embellishments, and many other little pieces are parts. In order to enjoy scrapbooking and clear your mind so that you can be creative you must keep your supplies organized. Here are some tips that will help you do just that.
Paper Storage
Organizing your paper supply is the biggest challenge that scrappers face. Using stackable paper trays is one method, but there are many ideas that you can adapt so that finding just the right color or theme is easy.
Wall mounts are nice in that they are up off the desk and on the wall. You can either purchase a pre-made wall mount specifically for paper or build your own. Having your paper displayed in wall mounts makes them easy to see the colors or themes that you need right away.
Units called Construction Paper Storage are wonderful! You usually see these in class rooms. However, the price of these units are acceptable and can be obtained for a reasonable price. You can then organize your paper in to each cubby making them easy to view and pull out as needed.
Hoppers work well if you have desk space. You can sort you paper in an upright positions. This is also an excellent option as it is inexpensive and makes accessing your paper supply easy. Accordion files are the least expensive, and they work. But they do take a little digging to find what you need.
Your smaller Supplies
Pen caddies are a must have. If you are trying to utilize space that is limited a pen caddy if you invest in the type that spin. You can spin it to find scissors, glue sticks, pens and many other types of small tools that you are constantly looking for without having them lay all over your work area.
Embellishments
Boxes that have divided compartments are perfect for the job of keeping your embellishments under control. These types of containers can be found everywhere, from your local craft store or at any hardware store. If you have an old tackle box laying around in the garage you can put it to use instead of letting it take up room in storage.
Scrapbooking Furniture
Scrapbooking furniture is the ultimate desire. Scrapbooking furniture is not for everyone as it can run you a bit of money, but it surely makes cleaning up easy. Lets face it, scrapping can get very messy. And what better way to hide it all away then to just fold up the table and close the doors until you are ready to get back into your creative mood.
If you want to get your scrapbooking supplies organized you have many options. Just use your creative side to come up with solutions that best fit your style and personality
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Festival of Diwal
iwali, the festival of lights is fast approaching and there is already a sense of excitement, hope and euphoria amongst the people of India. It is also called 'Festival of Lights' as people illuminate candles, 'diyas' on this day and celebrate the victory of good over wicked powers. The day is celebrated in throughout the world, where in Nepal it is called 'Tihar' and 'Swanti'. Diwali is also originated as the harvest day where it is considered as the last harvest time of the year before the starting of winter season. Businessmen close their accounts and starts their new financial year. Therefore, Goddess Lakshmi, deity of wealth and prosperity in the Hinduism, is thanked and people offer their praying and wish to have a good year ahead.
In North India, the day marks the homecoming of Lord Ram to his kingdom 'Ayodhya' after the 14 years of exile. People of his kingdom celebrated his home return by lightning thousands of 'diyas', therefore the day has been named as 'Deepavali', which is again shortened as 'Diwali'. In the southern part of the India, the day has been associated with the victory of Lord Krishna and defeat of demon Narakasura. The western people celebrate the day in the honor of the King Bali who has been ordered by the deity Vishnu to rule the nether world.
For the Jainism people, the day has been connoted with the nirvana of Lord Mahavir, which took place on 15th October, 527 B.C. For the Sikh community, the importance of the day has been increased when their Guru Hargobind Ji, the 6th Guru, has been released from the imprisonment with 52 Hindu Kings. Overall, the Diwali calls for the worldwide celebration, with its shimmering beauty it is enjoyed by most of the people, regardless of their faith and culture.
At a time when India has barely managed to fight off the severe recession, there is huge hope from the festival of Diwali. Diwali has always attracts a lot of consumers to the market and we just hope that this year as well Diwali will bring that much needed cheer in the markets.
Euphoria and excitement associated with Diwali is unparalleled to any other occasion in the world as people in India and elsewhere celebrate this festival of lights with amazing level of enthusiasm. There are many exciting aspects related to the festival of Diwali such as the 'Pooja' Rituals, decorations, lighting of 'diyas' , exchange of sweets, gifts and shopping.
Shopping in Diwali is a treat to watch as the markets are buzzed with large scale shopping activity especially for apparels, utensils, jewelry, sweets, household items and even automobiles. It is considered auspicious to make a purchase during the time of Diwali and the shopping activity throughout India takes on a whole new meaning.
In North India, the day marks the homecoming of Lord Ram to his kingdom 'Ayodhya' after the 14 years of exile. People of his kingdom celebrated his home return by lightning thousands of 'diyas', therefore the day has been named as 'Deepavali', which is again shortened as 'Diwali'. In the southern part of the India, the day has been associated with the victory of Lord Krishna and defeat of demon Narakasura. The western people celebrate the day in the honor of the King Bali who has been ordered by the deity Vishnu to rule the nether world.
For the Jainism people, the day has been connoted with the nirvana of Lord Mahavir, which took place on 15th October, 527 B.C. For the Sikh community, the importance of the day has been increased when their Guru Hargobind Ji, the 6th Guru, has been released from the imprisonment with 52 Hindu Kings. Overall, the Diwali calls for the worldwide celebration, with its shimmering beauty it is enjoyed by most of the people, regardless of their faith and culture.
At a time when India has barely managed to fight off the severe recession, there is huge hope from the festival of Diwali. Diwali has always attracts a lot of consumers to the market and we just hope that this year as well Diwali will bring that much needed cheer in the markets.
Euphoria and excitement associated with Diwali is unparalleled to any other occasion in the world as people in India and elsewhere celebrate this festival of lights with amazing level of enthusiasm. There are many exciting aspects related to the festival of Diwali such as the 'Pooja' Rituals, decorations, lighting of 'diyas' , exchange of sweets, gifts and shopping.
Shopping in Diwali is a treat to watch as the markets are buzzed with large scale shopping activity especially for apparels, utensils, jewelry, sweets, household items and even automobiles. It is considered auspicious to make a purchase during the time of Diwali and the shopping activity throughout India takes on a whole new meaning.
Give the Gift of Your Self This Holiday
Have you heard of pay it forward? Help someone and they help someone and so on and so on. If the holidays get you down, try giving of yourself. In turn you will actually be helping YOU! This Christmas, try giving gifts of the heart. Here is a list of things you can do to spread real Christmas joy.
1. Gift of time - Spend some time helping your kids with homework or volunteering.
2. Gift of friendship - Make an effort to be there for someone you know is in need of a friend right now. We all know someone who could use an ear or a shoulder to lean on.
3. Gift of knowledge or skill - What are you good at? Can you think of a way you can share your knowledge with a child or with someone who has an interest in what you do. If you are a photographer, offer to show someone how to build a darkroom. Possibilities are endless!
4. Gift of appreciation - Tell someone how much you appreciate them being in your life. Make your Christmas cards more personal this year. Actually, write a message in each one.
5. Gift of passion - Share with someone something that you feel passionate about and tell them why. Passion is infectious and a real blessing.
Sharing these gifts sends our thoughts on a far-reaching journey where they will touch many lives. Begin multiplying your happiness by sharing one of these special gifts with someone today! Look online for the multitude of volunteer opportunities in your area. Or reach out to your family and find out what kind of love and attention they might need. Communication is the key to all these gifts of yourself.
My family is my inspiration. I hope that people remember the real message of Christmas and share that with their children. Religious or not, the meaning is clear... love, friendship and sharing our hearts.
1. Gift of time - Spend some time helping your kids with homework or volunteering.
2. Gift of friendship - Make an effort to be there for someone you know is in need of a friend right now. We all know someone who could use an ear or a shoulder to lean on.
3. Gift of knowledge or skill - What are you good at? Can you think of a way you can share your knowledge with a child or with someone who has an interest in what you do. If you are a photographer, offer to show someone how to build a darkroom. Possibilities are endless!
4. Gift of appreciation - Tell someone how much you appreciate them being in your life. Make your Christmas cards more personal this year. Actually, write a message in each one.
5. Gift of passion - Share with someone something that you feel passionate about and tell them why. Passion is infectious and a real blessing.
Sharing these gifts sends our thoughts on a far-reaching journey where they will touch many lives. Begin multiplying your happiness by sharing one of these special gifts with someone today! Look online for the multitude of volunteer opportunities in your area. Or reach out to your family and find out what kind of love and attention they might need. Communication is the key to all these gifts of yourself.
My family is my inspiration. I hope that people remember the real message of Christmas and share that with their children. Religious or not, the meaning is clear... love, friendship and sharing our hearts.
Old Friends and Old Shoes
Old friends are like a comfortable pair of shoes. They can be placed in a closet, always available but unseen for extended periods of time. When they are eventually retrieved and worn, we are often surprised and pleased at how good they feel and how well they mold to our body. After a few minutes, it is as if they had never left our feet. Later that evening, as we put the comfy shoes back in the closet, we vow to wear them more often.
I had the good fortune to see a few old friends in the past week, under completely different circumstances. One circumstance was a friend passing through town. The other was a mutual friend passing through life. Two occasions, one happy and one especially tragic, but the common denominator was the sight, warmth and love of old friends.
As we tend to the daily structures of our lives, we become engrossed in the minutiae - work or looking for work, bills, meal schedules, play, sleep. Structure is not a bad thing; it keeps us focused and moving and is necessary for growth. The downside, though, is that our peripheral vision becomes strained. We look ahead, we think about the future, and we act for tomorrow. In our zeal to push forward, we can easily lose focus of our surroundings and fail to clearly observe anything outside the direct line of sight. Similarly, in response to our requirements, we tend to purchase a new pair of pants or shoes, ostensibly thinking ahead but overlooking the dusty pair in the corner that might be what we really need.
One of the immeasurable blessings of old friends is their keen ability, expressed through long forgotten anecdotes and personal observations, to shed light on ourselves. It represents more than a mere historical connection to our past, but a providential deconstruction of our being. A good old friend has the facility to penetrate our soul, unveil us to the world, and gently put us back together again, a better person. Never overtly judgmental, the old friend allows us to share without the constraints of work or societal impositions. In the process, we may tell silly and embarrassing stories, we laugh, we expose our unvarnished underbelly, and, in the end, we become ourselves. Incredibly, this healing process can occur within seconds. The first sight of the dear old friend, followed by the long hug commensurate with time away, supplies us with tactile salve that serves to immediately dissolve barriers. Spending time with an old friend is reconnecting with one's self.
As we enter the second act of our life, there is a yearning to link with the past and complete the circle. Recently, several good friends have begun to send their children off to college. In many cases, this transitional milestone appears to have triggered a desired reattachment with the past. With children well on their way to adulthood, there is an opportunity to reclaim an identity that may have been suppressed for years.
I am grateful to reconnect with the small group of "friends of the heart", as one aptly described the collection of tight-knit friends, and look forward to never tossing those comfy pairs of shoes.
I had the good fortune to see a few old friends in the past week, under completely different circumstances. One circumstance was a friend passing through town. The other was a mutual friend passing through life. Two occasions, one happy and one especially tragic, but the common denominator was the sight, warmth and love of old friends.
As we tend to the daily structures of our lives, we become engrossed in the minutiae - work or looking for work, bills, meal schedules, play, sleep. Structure is not a bad thing; it keeps us focused and moving and is necessary for growth. The downside, though, is that our peripheral vision becomes strained. We look ahead, we think about the future, and we act for tomorrow. In our zeal to push forward, we can easily lose focus of our surroundings and fail to clearly observe anything outside the direct line of sight. Similarly, in response to our requirements, we tend to purchase a new pair of pants or shoes, ostensibly thinking ahead but overlooking the dusty pair in the corner that might be what we really need.
One of the immeasurable blessings of old friends is their keen ability, expressed through long forgotten anecdotes and personal observations, to shed light on ourselves. It represents more than a mere historical connection to our past, but a providential deconstruction of our being. A good old friend has the facility to penetrate our soul, unveil us to the world, and gently put us back together again, a better person. Never overtly judgmental, the old friend allows us to share without the constraints of work or societal impositions. In the process, we may tell silly and embarrassing stories, we laugh, we expose our unvarnished underbelly, and, in the end, we become ourselves. Incredibly, this healing process can occur within seconds. The first sight of the dear old friend, followed by the long hug commensurate with time away, supplies us with tactile salve that serves to immediately dissolve barriers. Spending time with an old friend is reconnecting with one's self.
As we enter the second act of our life, there is a yearning to link with the past and complete the circle. Recently, several good friends have begun to send their children off to college. In many cases, this transitional milestone appears to have triggered a desired reattachment with the past. With children well on their way to adulthood, there is an opportunity to reclaim an identity that may have been suppressed for years.
I am grateful to reconnect with the small group of "friends of the heart", as one aptly described the collection of tight-knit friends, and look forward to never tossing those comfy pairs of shoes.
What Makes a Friend Your Best Friend
Is a best friend really important to you? Do you know who is your best friend? Why are they your best friend? If something bad happened to you, would your best friend be devastated? These are all questions that need to be answered when figuring out who your best friend is.
Did you know that your best friend is just another one of you trapped in someone else's body? Your best friend should know as much about you as you do yourself. So, what really makes a friend your best friend. Is it the fact that they call you every second of the day, or are always with you. No, what makes them your best friend is the fact that they care. They care enough about you just like you should with them. I listed some ways to easily tell if someone is your best friend or not.
1.They share similar interests with you. If you love to dance they probably do too. When you like to watch your favorite t.v. show they are right there with you or are watching it from their own home.
2. They like to talk about problems. If they are truly a friend then no matter how big a problem is they are always there to talk to you about it and get it resolved.
3. Enjoy spending time with you. If they enjoy spending time with you even if you are just sitting on the couch watching a blank screen then they must be a best friend. Just think about it, would you sit and watch nothing for just anybody? Probably not.
4. Can't wait til you are back together. If they spend the entire day thinking about what you did the night before or what you might be doing tonight then they are a best friend. Have you ever had a great night with who you believe is your best friend? I bet you still can remember that time you had and what all you did. Time spent together with your best friend should always be remembered. These times you can't always get back.
Did you know that your best friend is just another one of you trapped in someone else's body? Your best friend should know as much about you as you do yourself. So, what really makes a friend your best friend. Is it the fact that they call you every second of the day, or are always with you. No, what makes them your best friend is the fact that they care. They care enough about you just like you should with them. I listed some ways to easily tell if someone is your best friend or not.
1.They share similar interests with you. If you love to dance they probably do too. When you like to watch your favorite t.v. show they are right there with you or are watching it from their own home.
2. They like to talk about problems. If they are truly a friend then no matter how big a problem is they are always there to talk to you about it and get it resolved.
3. Enjoy spending time with you. If they enjoy spending time with you even if you are just sitting on the couch watching a blank screen then they must be a best friend. Just think about it, would you sit and watch nothing for just anybody? Probably not.
4. Can't wait til you are back together. If they spend the entire day thinking about what you did the night before or what you might be doing tonight then they are a best friend. Have you ever had a great night with who you believe is your best friend? I bet you still can remember that time you had and what all you did. Time spent together with your best friend should always be remembered. These times you can't always get back.
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