Hello June.
Hello June.
We are so excited to see you and all that you have to offer. Simon is looking forward to the opening of the outdoor pool with the big blue slide. Chris is looking forward to some time to read a book about Andrew Jackson. As for me, I am looking forward to a little family adventure to Chicago and to the idea of simply moving forward.
Love, The Edwards
Here's a look at other things happening around here recently:
Guests + Interviews:
[ 1. ] I was invited to be a guest designer for the Scrapsupply June newsletter. My two projects shown above were part of an article by Sharyn Tormanen about dealing with longer stories. The first is an album that includes a collection of memories about my Grandmother and the second showcases our engagement in the current political process (and utilizes a really cool Memory Book Swinging Shutter Page Protector that is perfect for longer stories). [ Here is a direct link to the first project and to the second project. ]
[ 2. ] 10 Questions with Ali Edwards @ Scrapjazz
[ 3. ] Interview on Illustrating Stories : Take some time to check out this site - there is all kinds of creative goodness & sharing happening here.
Everyday Life Photobook:
A few months back I posted about the new Celebrate Everyday Life Photobook template I created for Shutterfly. Here's a look at my entire finished book: Celebrate Everyday Life Photobook.
One of the cool things about creating these books is that
they don't have to be done in one sitting. You can begin working and
hit save to complete the book later. Don't forget to check out the articles if you are looking for more information or ideas on how to put one of these together.
This would make a great Father's Day gift (or start now for the winter holidays).
Edited: As far as I know there is no time line for how long this project will be available on Shutterfly's website. It is not intended as a limited time project.
AE Newsletter
Look for a new issue of the AE newsletter to reach your inbox this Wednesday. I am setting myself up with a new schedule to bring those to you regularly on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. [ To sign up to receive the email enter your email address in the box along the left side of this page. ]
Music List from CKU
For those of you that have been in my class at CKU over the last year or so I created a link to that iMix that can be accessed here. Looking forward to a new group of students in Houston later this week.
I can't believe it! I got on to your blog to read it (as I do daily) but also to tell you that I decided to make a "Celebrate Everyday Life" photobook and here I see you wrote about it in today's post! I decided last night that I wanted to make the book and then decided late late last night to make it a Father's Day gift for my hubby. I've been a shutterbug all day today getting the right photos to include. I hope to have it done by the 5th to receive it in time. Thanks for a great template of pages in the book! I haven't been this excited about a project in a long time!
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Ali~
We had so much fun with you at ScrapSupply! Thanks again for being a great Bingo Caller!! And I'm not just saying that 'cause I won either..we had a fantabulous time!
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As always...SO much Great information!!!
Thanks for sharing! Love you!
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How funny it is that Simon is wearing a sweatshirt jacket! Down here in Texas we can't take enough of it off!!
Sarah
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Can't wait to meet you at WCS!!! I think Simon would love Lincoln Park Zoo, especially the ape house. The aquarium is always a good bet too, and then there's the Sue at the Field Museum...
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Thanks for the music list, Ali. Brings back fond memories of sharing the day with you in Detroit. Still rockin' out to "SexyBack" with Nicole & Jenn...LOL!
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Ali,
I just finished creating your photo book on Shutterfly. It was SO AWESOME! I love your book and want to make more. You can see my book here:
http://community.shutterfly.com/gallery/post/start.sfly?postId=/gallery/1/post/GMGDBg5YuWbBwwbAb5VHsI
Thank you, Ali!
I'm a big fan!!!
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p.s. i forgot to add that I made it for my husband for father's day. I hope he likes it! It was so easy to make and so much fun, too.
My only glitch was that I didn't have enough photos to match all the specific themes---so I improvised and used a couple themes more than once. Is that OK? ;-)
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I just took a few minutes to watch the 'everyday life' shutterfly slideshow. That is a powerful layout template you've created! beautifully done! What a simplified way to make a book. LOVE it.
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Love the bike shot, have one of my guy Jack I just got great paper for...
Ali check out PedalMagic.com - great site for teaching bike riding to our special kids. Inspiration for you who inspires me!
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I love the swinging protector for longer stories. But, each time I see those photos of O'Bama I want to ask....given the fact that it is John McCain not O'Bama who guided the one billion dollar 2006 autism bill through congress, and reviewing not just their words, but their actions on autism. Aren't you torn between canidates? When people show you who they are believe them and all that.
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i just wanted to tell you how much i loved your shutterfly template. i made one for my husband as an anniversary present. i can't wait to give it to him. one year on the 22nd! :D i thought maybe you would like to see it if you had a moment to look.
http://community.shutterfly.com/gallery/post/start.sfly?postId=/gallery/1/post/GMGDFg2ZNm7Zg3aAt7V7tK
thanks again
shaina
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