tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65173722628268052752012-01-29T23:35:34.985-08:00My creative explosion that is lifeBobbi-Jo Grunewaldhttps://profiles.google.com/112596433630207064372noreply@blogger.comBlogger8151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517372262826805275.post-41133593400582397472012-01-29T08:50:00.000-08:002012-01-29T08:50:37.219-08:00

Happiness is an impromptu visit to the local YMCA for a swim. Hearing the children laughing, their squeals echoing off the walls, the splashing, the smell of the chlorine....it all makes me smile. Life is not just to be endured, but ENJOYED! Join in the Simple Things Challenge, and share a photo of something that made YOU smile this week!

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Happy Free Friday, Friends!  A good friend of mine was looking for a card that she could use, as a visiting teacher, to record her sisters' phone numbers as well as their appointment dates. She wanted a card to hand out to all of the Relief Society Sisters that gave the basic responsibilities of a Visiting Teacher as well. I did some searching online, but came up empty. So, I decided to

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Happy Monday, Friends! I had a fab reader and friend, Talia, ask about how to add a signature to the bottom of your posts. The answer is, you need to add the signature image to your post template so that it appears on every post. I am going to walk you through the steps to adding YOUR signature to your posts. It's very simple and it adds that nice personal touch to your posts. 1. First, you

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Have you been to see the movie "We Bought A Zoo!", yet? I went over the Christmas break with my sister, and it was one of the best movie experience I have had. Not only because she and I were laughing until our sides hurt (inside story) but because the movie was so touching, funny, moving, and REAL in a strange way. I loved it. I came away with a NEW favorite quote that my sister and I BOTH knew

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 My mother in law knows how I love SMART ideas, so she sent me this list of "25 CLEVER Ideas to Make Life Easier!" as seen on "The Daily Buzz". Some of them I had seen before, but there were a few "aha!" ideas, too! Here are just a couple that caught my organizational eye! 1. Gotcha! Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a stocking over the vacuum hose. No more

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Okay, I'm about to toot my own horn for a second. I am pretty brilliant. Yep. A huge smarty pants! I know I have gushed and gushed about the Take 12 Challenge from Ella Publishing, and I gladly went about my day on January 12, snapping photos of random pieces of my life. I then 2 of their amazing templates (LOVE LOVE LOVE) to create this two page layout in a snap! And I mean, a snap. This came

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This year's theme for the LDS youth is one of my all-time favorite scriptures.This is a charge for all of us to step up and let our light shine. I love it! When a reader asked me to create a printable for the theme, I was excited to jump right up and do it. I hope You like it and that you will display it, especially for the youth in your home. As always, I'd love a comment and/or for you to

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Congratulations, Freja~ You are the winner winner!! I will be trying to get into contact with you so you can get your prize today. For the rest of us, I hope you'll still join in the Take 12 Challenge~! I sure will be playing along. I can't wait to take my first 12 photos tomorrow!

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It's a new year which means a lot of new goals, and some old ones too. One of my recurring goals is taking a photo every day for one whole year. This has been a way that I document our day-to-day living and I make it into a journal of sorts. This year as already begun and I've got a brand new blog for this year's photo-a-day! Even an old tradition needs a new face sometimes :) This will be my

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"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" It's a new year and while most might cringe away from the idea of "resolutions", I love the idea of a new start. Sometimes a new year is just the motivation I need to make some changes in my life, and let's face it...we all have changes we can make. If there is a perfect person out there, I have yet to meet one.  I like to choose

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Oh happy day!  I am so excited to share something amazing with you. It very well might change how you document your life through photos. This is something I only recently discovered and the timing couldn't be more perfect. Let me introduce Ella Publishing's 2012 TAKE 12 PROJECT!  The goal of the 2012 Take Twelve Project is to take 12 photos on the 12th day of each month for a full 12

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Happy Tuesday, my friends! I just returned from an amazing Christmas visit with family and friends in Alberta. I had THE best time and loved every second. However, I did neglect this little blog :( Sorry about that! I am so excited to share this new printable, though, so I am posting my free printable a few days early this time.  I have created a free printable for the 2012 Primary theme,

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Happy Friday, and a very Merry Christmas to all of you! Only 2 more sleeps! Wahoo!  Today I'm sharing a new favorite quote that will be my mantra for the coming year - with the key word being "Simplify". Don't we women need that reminder, sometimes? I especially love that this quote came from one of my personal idols.. Marjorie Pay Hinckley, who (I feel) represents the epitome of womanhood.

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On this day in history, some amazing things happened... In 1620, the Pilgrims on the Mayflower land on what is now known as "Plymouth Rock" in Plymouth, Massachusetts! In 1872, the Challenger Expedition sailed from Portsmouth In 1913, the very first crossword puzzle was published by Arthur Wynne in New York World (I love my crossword puzzles!!) In 1937 "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"

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Oh my stinkin' word.  I am so in love.  Yes, with my husband.  Yes, with my children.  But also with this bit of gorgeousness: Yeah. It's a bag. But it's so much more...  I am planning a little trip in April and this baby will be my constant companion. It will snuggle with my Canon 5D and my lenses..as well as my wallet, chapstick, and whatever else I decide to throw in there

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Enjoy a more "beachy" Christmas Print! A fabulous reader wrote in and asked for this and I was happy to oblige...and now I'm sharing it with you. Enjoy, and Happy Friday! Click to see large version, then right click to save!

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Is it okay to take a moment to be a proud mama? My eldest DD joined a fun little choir type group in the community and they performed their Christmas concert last night. She had a small solo in one of the numbers and I just thought she did a fantastic job! Her solo is around the 3 minute mark, if you want to see her :)  I was impressed by her courage and willingness to do this. At first, when

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Can I share one of my favorite families? Meet the "O" family. Why do I love them? Well, many reasons. One of them being...Jenna and Mike were my first clients since moving here and I was able to be the one to capture photographs of their first pregnancy, first newborn photos, first toddler photos, and the photos of their second pregnancy and newborn! They also have referred me to many, many of

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I am here, today, to share a fun post that I did for Ella Publishing a few weeks ago. In case you missed it over there, I'm sharing it here, today!  I have been a professional photographer for the past 6 years and the number one question I get asked from other professional and hobbyist photographers is...HOW do you pose groups? GREAT question. I struggled with the same thing for a long

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Have you seen or read "The Polar Express"? If so, then you will understand the sentiment behind the ringing of the sleigh bell. The magical sound of the spell stands for faith, for believing in something special, for magic. Today I'm sharing a cute little printable that you can attach to a jiggling sleigh bell for a simple, but magical gift for someone you love. This is perfect for all of us...

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I LOVE this time of year. I wake up every morning feeling an extra bounce in my step. Could be that it's because my birthday is coming up...but really, it's because of Christmas. I love the lights, I love the music, I love the baking, I love how everyone seems to be just a little more civil to one another. Mostly I love that many more are focused on the Savior..even for a short time. It's the

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a couple of weeks ago, my husband surprised me with something FANTASTIC! A NEW Christmas tree! 13 years ago, we were given our very first Christmas tree...a throw away that no one wanted. We babied it, decorated it, and loved it for the first 13 years of our lives together. But, it was time to move on and get a "real" fake tree :) So, we went with this gorgeous 7 1/2 ft tree with "frosted"

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I forgot completely about posting these pics from the rest of the 30 day challenge. Here they are in all of their glory! LOL! Day 23: Sunflare day 24: Animal Day 25: Pink Day 26: Close-Up Day 27: From a Distance Day 28: Flowers Day 29: Black and White Day 30: Self-Portrait

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Congratulations goes out to Angie Center who said "I have a little 4 year old daughter who is having a tough time sleeping in her own bed. Having beautiful music like this would really help her. Thanks for introducing it to our home!"  You are the winner of the "Follow The Star" CD! I'll email you to get your mailing address. Thanks to everyone who entered. I really hope you will pop on

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Happy Free Friday, Everyone! I am totally getting into the Christmas groove around here. The tree is up (pictures to come soon!) the Christmas carols are playing on the radio, and love is in the air all around. I absolutely LOVE this time of year. I feel so...MERRY and BRIGHT. Today I am sharing TWO different 5X7 printables with you. I needed a couple for frames on my piano and side table, so

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I have had a fabulous reader write in and ask for some tips on getting better shots indoors. This is a great question, and it's a challenge that faces all of us - whether a professional photog. or a mom with a camera. The holiday season is SO important..we don't want to miss a thing, or end up with terrible, blurry photos. Here are 7 tips for getting great shots this Christmas! 1. Open up

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Happy FREE Friday, everyone! I'm sharing a recent favorite quote found on quotegarden.com and it was just one of those quotes that hit me like a brick. Yes! There has been only one Christmas, over 2000 years ago, and ever since we have been celebrating the anniversary of that very special first Christmas. So, I created this simple 5X7 printable that would be fun to frame, use as a gift tag or

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Hi everyone! I have a favor to ask you. Please.  Way back when, I created a print (Women who make a house a home) that was a very close replica of one that I saw on a blog. I loved it and wanted to recreate my own. That blog was showing the print which actually came from a SHOP that is selling the print. I didn't realize this. So, because I don't want to take away business from anyone, I

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The Bob King Christmas CD is now available!  I'm so excited about this. It is called 'Follow The Star' by Bob King with family and friends - the "friends" includes a couple of my own kiddos.  In fact, my eldest, TJ, sings a couple of solos! I'm one proud momma (even though she actually recorded it over a year ago). You can listen to her song here: Oh, and here is one of the kids'

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I haven't been slacking in the photo challenge...only slacking in posting the pics :) Here are days 15-22! Day 15: Silhouette Day 16: Long Exposure Day 17: Technology Day 18: Shoes Day 19: Orange Day 20: Bokeh Day 21: Faceless Portrait Day 22:  Hands

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Happy FREE Friday, everyone!I am sharing a new piece of printable word art using a quote submitted by one of my readers. I was struck by the "true"ness of this message. I believe that each of us are responsible for the energy we bring into any space. Great reminder! Enjoy this free download, and if you like it....please become a follower through google friend connect and/or leave a comment. It's

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Part TWO of my Tips For Getting GREAT Group Photos is now up on Ella! I hope you'll check these out...they are my favorite of all of the tips. I know if you'll try to implement them, you'll really find a difference in your group shots.

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I am beyond THRILLED to tell you that I'm guest posting today on Ella Publishing Co. ! I was so excited when Wendy Smedley contacted me to ask me to contribute, and after a lot of thought (like, .25 seconds) I agreed to do it! She suggested that their readers would be interested in tips on photographing groups, and I knew that was a great topic because I have received more than one email asking

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Have you been playing along with the 30 day photo challenge? It has definitely been a CHALLENGE for me. I don't know if it's the cold weather outside (winter has officially hit!) or if it's just a lazy streak after a CRAZY busy Fall Portrait season. It's been so hard to pick up my camera just for fun. Sad, isn't it? But, I'm not giving up! Here are days 13 and 14! Day 13 - 13 things! I fretted

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Day 10: "Childhood memory" This was hard! How do you photograph a memory? I'm sure there are creative ways, but when I thought of my childhood, I almost immediately thought of my "My Little Pony" collection. I had dozens and I loved to set them on my shelf "just so". Now my girls collect them, so it's one of those full circle things :) Day 11: "Blue" This is our "occupy Regina" movement camped

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Happy free Friday!  I know it's a little early, but I wanted to share a bit of Christmas word art with you in time to print it and be ready to display. Other fun uses might be to frame as a gift, or to use as a Christmas card! This is free for personal use only, and if you like it, I'd love a comment here! Oh, and I'd love to see how you use my printables. Link here with your blog posts with

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Here is someone I love - just one of many "someones" I love. I have been blessed to have the most amazing people in my life, to love so many amazing people, and to be loved by them in return. How did I ever become so blessed?

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Day 8 - A Bad Habit Playing solitairre on my iPhone. It's definitely a habit, now, and a waste of time!

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I just took this photo with my point and shoot, which works amazingly well with close up shots! I was surprised! I'm sure I could be more creative, but I'm having a hard time dipping in to that creative vat right now. Start of winter blahs? Who knows? All I know is, I LOVE munching on oranges :)

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The challenge today (day 6) really was a challenge....photograph from a low angle. Low angles are generally VERY unflattering. Ew. But, the theme wasn't the only challenge...we experienced the first snowstorm of the season, which meant cold weather and low light. *sigh*. Time to face the challenge! My eldest spent some time sitting on our bench near the front window, gazing out at the flying

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A reader asked me if I would mind doing a version of my Families Are Forever Printables- only in black and white.I love when you guys have requests! I was happy to oblige. Just click on the image below, then right-click to save! These are sized to 5X7. Happy Free Friday!!

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Here is my photo for day four of the 30 Day Photography Challenge! The theme is "green", so I went with my absolute FAVORITE veggie to snack on...the cool cucumber! I photographed the cuke on two pieces of white canvas to really make the GREEN stand out. Then....I ate it :)

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The theme for today is "clouds". Well, all we had today were wispy little things, but I wanted to stick with the schedule. After all, that's why it's a "challenge", right? I considered taking a photo of the electronic "cloud" that makes up my iPhone, Computer, etc. You know, the information "cloud". But I changed my mind - I knew I could do something outside. So, I went in my yard, lay on my back

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Hey everyone!! I am here to share my favorite spots to find FREE digital scrapbook paper as well as papers and elements at great prices. I love using patterns in my designs, and while I normally design my own patterns, I also love finding digital "gems" out there. Here are a few of my favorite finds! 1. Digital Design Essentials I adore her stuff. Especially her free kit. I love the designs,

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I figured that the theme doesn't need to apply just to me, so I took a photo of my hubby dressed in his suit. We both attended the funeral of a man my husband only recently met when he gave him a blessing while in the hospital. He only knew him a short time, but he had an impact - and the service my husband gave so selflessly to this man and his family had an impact on me, so I was glad to attend

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I have seen these 30 day photography challenges all over the net and I knew I needed just this boost for my creativity. My drive to photograph things in a creative way has been lacking, so I'm hoping this challenge will help me see the world just a little more creatively this month. Here is the schedule I'll be following: And since today was day one, here is my shot. It's pretty pathetic. I

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Congrats, Ladies!! I know you'll enjoy your Pickle Doodle Designs! I sure do :) Contact me with your email address so I can pass them along to Elizabeth. Congrats!

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From Cleopatra, a Scurvy Pirate, a stinkin' cute witch, and Princess Leia! Happy Halloween!!

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The last red leaves on our tree in the backyard are holding on for dear life as the cold begins to set in. I am going to miss the colors of Fall when they give in to winter. I think I'm holding on to Autumn as much as this little leaf is :) Join in the Simple Things challenge! Post a photo of something simple that made you smile this week, then share it with the rest of us!

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Happy Friday! I came across this quote while browsing on Pinterest and it immediately struck me with just how TRUE it is. I am guilty of fretting, talking, and thinking about my problems - but have I spent as much time on my knees praying over it? I recreated this quote in colors that compliment my bedroom decor so that I can have it on display in a spot where I'll see it every morning and

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Here is the quickest tutorial ever to create a fun candy dish on a stand from the dollarstore! What you'll need....a glass candy dish that is flat on the bottom (like the short one with the lid in the second photo- hello, $1!!), a glass candlestick (again, $1 - talk about breaking the bank!), and some Epoxy glue (once again, $1 from the hardware section of the dollarstore). Similar to these ones

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I have to introduce you to this gorgeous, dimple-cheeked, curly-cued little doll! I had so much fun spending some time with her and her parents, and capturing a few moments for them. She is such a gorgeous little gal, am I right? And I just LOVE the colors this time of year. Reds, yellows, oranges, browns, and even greens...Autumn is gorgeous! I can't wait to

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I like to be organized. A lot. My family might call me an organization nazi enthusiast. I like how being organized feels, I like how it looks, and I like how it makes my life a LOT easier. So today I'm sharing a few finds that will feed my need for organization...just a little ;) 1.  A Magazine Rack as a Can holder!  This idea from PB&J stories is brilliant. I especially love her added touch

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Happy, happy Monday~!  And let me tell you..it is definitely a HAPPY Monday because TODAY I get to introduce you to my newest sponsor, AND let you in on a fun giveaway she is doing. Let me introduce you to Elizabeth from Pickle Doodle Designs! Elizabeth designs and offers boutique style baby and home items. They can all be custom ordered according to your specific needs. Case in point...I wanted

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Happy FREE Friday, everyone!  This week is another fun quote from Mr. Walt Disney. This 8X10 would be super cute framed and displayed in a child's bedroom, or perhaps made into a card for a teacher? After all, teaching a child really allows them to dream, and then DO!  I ask only that if you download, you take a sec to become a follower through GFC to the right. And then...... Enjoy! Oh,

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It is Parent/Teacher Conference time, once again. I tend to kind of go back and forth whether or not to bother going. I always end up going, though, because - though my girls are excellent students- I always want to communicate well with their teachers and catch any potential problems before they start. They also use these conference for goal-setting. I really like this aspect. They first have

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1. Open a photo of a person - a fairly close up photo works best for this. Remove any major blemishes with the healing brush tool or however you usually do it. When you're photo is almost ready to save, do this technique. 2. Duplicate the photo layer by clicking on Layer>Duplicate Layer OR just click on the thumbnail of your photo on your layers palette and drag it onto the "create a

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            I'm so excited to announce the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Little Miss Cherie! Drumroll please....and the winner is.... Congratulations Sarah!! Shoot me an email (itworksforbobbi@gmail.com) and we'll get your prize info to you! Thank you to my sponsor, Little Miss Cherie, for such a fun giveaway! Don't forget about the special discount for all Simple as That

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I absolutely LOVE this quote from Pres. Thomas S. Monson reminding us to choose our love, and love our choice! I am SO happy that I chose someone WONDERFUL to love, and I absolutely love my choice...every day :) I was happy to create a printable for a friend to give her sister for a wedding gift. I love the idea! Here is a free download for you to enjoy :) Happy Free Friday!  Choose Your

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Just a little peek at a few of the sessions from the past couple of weeks. I have been SO busy, but I love what I do. These families are amazing - all of them! Here are a few peeks :) More to come, soon! Take a second to enter our current giveaway, too. Contest closes this Saturday! Click on the giveaway link to the right :) Good luck!

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I am SO excited to share something that I discovered a while ago and recently put into practice. It's called, a "Dear Daughter Diary" (or you could substitute in "Son" or "Child").The name doesn't matter..it's what it IS and what it DOES that is so amazing! You buy a journal/notebook for each child (who is old enough to write or draw pictures), then you explain that this is a special journal

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I just have to share this with you. Erin from "Little Miss Cherie" has been adding some REALLY gorgeous new items to her etsy shop! My new fave? Her Pearl and Ribbon necklaces! I just have to get me one of these. This little baby is only $15! Oh, and because you are friends of mine (hee hee) Erin is also offering EVERYONE 15% off orders in October!! Just use the code "bobbiblog' to get your

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Who doesn't love the genius of Walt Disney? Today's quote is one that consistently makes me smile, especially when I consider who said it. There are few people who created more magic in this world than did Mr. Disney...all with his imagination and the will to see it done. Yep. It's kind of FUN to do the impossible :) Kind of Fun Printable 8X10 Enjoy the free download, and please become a

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I love Autumn, and one of the reasons is...THANKSGIVING! In Canada, we celebrate in October so we get to fill up on turkey even earlier! Today I'm sharing just a few of my favorite FALL finds with you. I hope they inspire you as much as they have me! Our Best Bites shares some absolutely ADORABLE Oreo Turkeys. It's *almost* a shame to eat them! Oreo Turkeys! How about something fun

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Is it just me, or do the brilliant Fall colors last for such a short time? It seems like the trees are afire in reds, oranges, yellows, and browns one second, and the next - the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare. Maybe it's a Canada thing. Not sure. All I know is that I'm SO glad I was able to get a few Fall sessions in while the colorful leaves were still hanging on :) Here are a few

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Happy Monday, everyone! I'm doing a happy dance, over here! Why? 2 reasons: First, I get to introduce my first sponsor: Meet Erin, from "Little Miss Cherie"! Her mantra is  "I think it's important to smile and that's what my flowers will do for you every time you put one on or see them out and about" Isn't that the truth? Erin is the creator of the most beautiful handmade flowers for

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What an uplifting and inspiring Conference Weekend! I love our church leaders and their loving and wise counsel. I am not alone in finding a new favorite quote from the Saturday afternoon session of Conference when Elder Neal L. Anderson quoted a lovely woman's blog, and said this wonderful quote: Motherhood Is Download This was just one of many, many inspiring messages that were shared

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My youngest has learned and shared one of life's greatest secrets: When in doubt....hug a puppy. It really does wonders for the soul :) Join in the Simple Things Challenge! Share a photo of a simple thing that makes you smile!

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Happy day! We have a winner of the $30 Bath & Body Works giveaway!!  Congrats to comment #13: Shirley! Shirley, I need you to please contact me with your email address so i can get your certificate to you. If I don't hear from you by Monday, I'll draw another winner. Hope to hear from you, soon! A big congrats, and enjoy your gift certificate. I hope you'll enjoy a little pampering :)

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I had to share another layout inspired by my time at the Ella Publishing ScrapBOOT camp last week. I'm telling ya...I loved it!! So, this layout was inspired first by an amazing class taught by Lisa Dickinson on designing with pattern! She challenged us to try creating a layout using patterns of the same SCALE, which is just what I did with the clouds...totally different colors and patterns,

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T.G.I.F...am I right? It has been a great week, but a SUPER busy one that I'm happy to see coming to a close. I still have a busy weekend ahead, but somehow it just being the weekend makes it all better :)  Today's free download is a quote that I came across a while back and I immediately knew it was the truth. Haven't you ever learned something new with such pleasure that it became permanently

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Autumn is my absolute FAVORITE time of year! The crispness to the air, which makes putting on a sweater totally kosher. The amazing color everywhere you look. The smells of apples, spices, and leaves that permeate the air. This is the most amazing season!  Our tree decided to opt out of the brilliant color fashion show and drop every one of it's leaves FAR before the others on our street. Well,

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Happy Tuesday! I hope your week is off to a great start :)  I have had some friends ask me HOW to resize my printables for other uses - such as fridge magnets (smart!) or cards. I love hearing of fun ways that people are using my printables, so I am more than happy to share a short video tutorial on ONE way to do this. So, open Photoshop, open one image (a printable if you'd like) and play

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Yep, it's that time of year! Fall Family Photos! It seems that Autumn is the ideal time for people to want their photos done...and why not? The earth is so colorful, the temperatures are mild, and life is getting back into the swing of things. What does that mean for me? A LOT of photo sessions! Here are just a few from last week. Fun, fun, fun!

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If you were able to watch the General Relief Society Broadcast for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, then you know that it was an evening NOT to be "forgotten". The talks were amazing, encouraging, and uplifting, and I was especially impressed by Pres. Uchtdorf's talk on 5 things NOT to be forgotten. It touched on so many things that I needed to hear. I went home and got straight

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Happy FREE Friday, everyone! I'm back with another "inspirational" children's quote! I think a large part of our jobs, as parents - and therefore, teachers - is to free the potential within our children. They are like blank canvases with the potential to blossom into great works of art! I, too often, am caught up in stifling and controlling instead of guiding and instructing. This is a great

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I am LOVING the Ella Publishing "ScrapBOOT Camp" going on this week! I have been so inspired, and even with an insanely hectic schedule, I managed to put their "drills" to work and create a page about life, according to... My daughters each answered the same questions in their own unique ways! I implemented ideas such as working with a grid, journaling without grammar, and combining different

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Following in her father's footsteps, my eldest has officially joined the school "safety patrol" as a captain! Of course, I had to pop by the school on her first day to capture some shots :) TJ didn't have any time to stop and pose for pics...work to do!! There was a small "lull" where she endured a posed photo ;) But, right back to work making sure the kids at school are crossing

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I am so excited to share this new find with you!! This just makes me so happy :) Do you want a SUPER easy and SUPER fun way to create your own backgrounds with custom colors...for free? Uh, YES, please! Okay, so first, you visit the website...JAPONIZER.  Here is what you'll see:   You can choose from a variety of patterns by clicking on the pattern box. You can choose the scale of

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I did something I have been wanting to do for a while...I've signed up for BOOT CAMP! No, not the camo-let's-crawl-through-the-mud-in-the-rain kind of boot camp...a SCRAPBOOKING boot camp!! I am so excited to get my crafty BUTT in gear!  Ella Publishing is hosting a boot camp that starts today and offers classes and challenges to get us back into creating.  I need this. Badly.You can find

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Happy Friday, Friends!  For the next month or so, I'll be sharing some inspirational quotes about children/learning. Why? Mostly because I was asked by the Pre-K teacher at our school if I would create some printables to display in her classroom each month, and I immediately knew I wanted to take on the challenge. I created about 8 and I really love how they turned out. Here is the first in

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It has happened!! We have hit the magic 500 "It Works For Bobbi" friends!! I can't put into words just how amazing this makes me feel. THANK YOU for supporting my little blog and joining in the fun we have here! Of course, a momentous occasion like this calls for a fun giveaway!! WOOT, WOOT! So, I am stoked to be giving away a $30 gift card to my favorite "PAMPER ME!" spot...Bath And Body

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So...after much debate, I have decided that it's time for It Works For Bobbi to take on some Sponsors! I'm so excited about this...it's a big step for me. If you have a website/shop that you think is a great fit with what I share here, then I'd love for you to become a sponsor! Here are all of the details : I hope to hear from you! I'll be limiting the number of spaces to 10, so they could

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You can't get much simpler than enjoying a deliciously hot summer evening by tossing stones into a serene pond. Divine simplicity!! I hope I take the time for more of these simple, serene moments. Life passes fast enough...no need to hurry through it! Join in the Simple Things Challenge! Hope to see you over on Rebecca's blog!

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BOO! I have something kind of fun for Free Friday....a HALLOWEEN (yes, it's never too early) subway art printable in 3 great sizes! These will be a fun (and EASY!) way to add some spooky flair to your home decor this Halloween! As always...100% free for personal use only. Enjoy! Pin It 4X6 download 5X7 download 8X10 download

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Yes, it's only the first week of September.  Yes, it's over 30 degrees Celsius outside.  Yes, I have been decorating for Halloween.  Okay, I like to think of it as "Autumn" decorating, but let's face it...one of my frames says "trick or treat". I'm not fooling anyone, but I don't care. I LOVE this season! Today I'm sharing a little peek at some of my Autumn/Halloween crafts, and a few links

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Summer is not OFFICIALLY over, and though the weather outside is scorching hot this week, I have not been able to stop myself from perusing Pinterest for fabulous FALL ideas! They are all over the place! Here are a few of my favorite finds: Thanksgiving Board from Lil' Luna Mossy pumpkin wreath from the High Heeled Hostess Pumpkin Cake from 2 bundt pans! Free Printable Placemats (and

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How do you celebrate the August birthdays of two of the most FUN, most EXCITING, most DAZZLING young ladies in the universe? With a FUN, EXCITING, and DAZZLING CIRCUS birthday, of course!! You MUST have rainbow decorations, rainbow cupcake wrappers (cut on the silhouette machine), rainbow water bottle labels (designed by moi in Photoshop), rainbow banners (from Pick Your Plum), circus clown

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With Fall in the air, there is no better way to spend a Saturday than with good friends, enjoying a new-to-us hike! Feel that sun beating down!! Join in the Simple Things Challenge over at Simple As That! 

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I'm so happy about today's free printable! A reader wrote in a asked if I might make a printable with this fabulous quote by one of my favorite women...Audrey Hepburn! I went with pink (of course) and a happy, girl font. Hope you enjoy!  Oh, and be sure to update your bookmarks! As you can see, I can now be found at www.itworksforbobbi.com ! Wahoo!!  Happy Friday!  Download your 4X6

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I had the pleasure of visiting the amazing Z family at their cabin on the lake to do some family photos! I had a wonderful time with them...especially their two adorable girls!! I don't think it's possible to take a bad picture of these two :) It was fun to have a little creative fun in a spot I hadn't even seen before the session. Thanks for a wonderful time!

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Yep! It's finally that WONDERFUL time of the year where the kids go BACK TO SCHOOL, routines are reinvented, and life seems to just make sense, again ;)  So far, a typically great start to the new school year! The hustle and bustle of gathering in the gymnasium to find out whose class you'll be in. Oh, hey! There is so-and-so from last year! (love it) Checking out your new classroom and

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I'm not sure where "they" come up with the traditional anniversary gifts for each year of marriage. Today it has been 13 years since I married my (cliche but true) very best friend and heartthrob. So, traditionally, we would gift each other lace. Or, if we wanted to feel modern...we would go with textiles. So, lacey, patterned curtains? Is that what 13 years of marriage comes down to? What does

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My kids are starting back to school this week, and I wanted a "sweet" way for my kids to express their excitement for getting back to school to their new teachers! I created these bag toppers which staple on to regular sandwich-size ziplock bags! Fill the bag with all of the "S'more" fixin's, add the bag topper, and you're ready for a sweet back-to-school gift for teachers, librarians, coaches,

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Have you ever tried the Italian Wedding Soup from East Side Marios? I have. I love it. It completes me :) It is a simple soup with meatballs and tiny pasta that just makes my taste buds sing and dance!! I loved it so much that I immediately went about trying recipes to find one that I could make from home and still love as much as if it came right from the restaurant. Sure enough..I found a

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I have been receiving requests for MORE Photoshop Tutorials, and I'm so happy to comply..but...I am running out of ideas of what YOU want to learn! So, let me introduce the Photoshop Tutorial POLL! YAY!! Okay, I'm easily amused :) So, just click one of the options below, or leave a comment telling me what YOU want to learn how to do in Photoshop! I will hear and I will answer :) Happy Polling!

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Happy Friday, Friends! I'm here today to share something near and dear to my heart..something that I KNOW you'll want to know about so you can get involved. I'm so proud to be working with an amazing team of women at HowDoesShe.com and these gals have done something incredible! Here is Missy telling the story on the news: http://www.kivitv.com/multimedia/videos/?bctid=1116577265001 After the

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Today my youngest...my BABY...turns FIVE! It just can't be true. 5 years sounds like such a long time, and it seems to me that she was born just yesterday. But, it's true...she is a five year old! It's the last year she will be able to show her age using just ONE hand. Okay, my heart just broke a little :( In celebration of five WONDERFUL years with her in our lives, I'm sharing just 5 of the

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