Happy July!
I confess, this is
my favorite month. It has absolutely
everything that screams FUN to me all in one tidy
package. First up is my favorite holiday.
I know, some of you are saying, but Christmas is not
really in July, Dora. My fave is the 4th of
July -- I adore a holiday that has a powerful meaning,
but is permitted to be simple and low-key.
Every year, with a few neighbors, we put on a bike
parade and penny carnival for the kids. After
that, we have a bit of backyard BBQ fun, and to round
off the night, we wander over to watch the fireworks
put on by our town. No months of shopping or
intensive baking--just good, old-fashioned fun with
friends and family.
The middle of the
month brings scrapping friends to my door--or Hotel
Dora as it is affectionately called--for the summer
Craft and Hobby Association show. My gal pals
fly, drive, or hop a train to get into Chicago to
see all of the yummy goodies the scrapbooking
manufacturers have in store for us. We get a
chance to hug in person, have a cocktail or two,
sit, chat, and connect with each other. An
absolutely good time!
The end of the
month rounds out with my children's birthday
celebration. The family gathers together and
parties with my little angels (6 and 9 this year)
with presents, cake, and some backyard games.
It is an excellent end to my favorite month. I
may not have a lot of scrapping time in July, but I
take enough pictures to last me all year long!
Are you ready to
dive into the joy that is July? Join me!
Field of Wishes
by Dora
Phillips. Supplies: Template:
Crafter's Workshop, Paper: Kaiser,
Chipboard: We R Memory Keepers, Making
Memories, Ribbon, Rub-ons: KI Memories,
Brads: Around The Block, Other: Dymo
Labler.
Editor's Note: Have
you checked out the fabulous templates by
Crafter's Workshop? I fell in love with
them this month and used them with paint, chalk,
markers, and paper like the layout above.
They are versatile and fun! For more
ideas, peek at our
Showroom.
