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The Scrapbook Saga

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I can't believe we are half way through the week!  Already I've found it to be a challenge to post but I've also learned that when I find the time, I enjoy it a lot. Somehow when I sit down to write this blog, thoughts flow out of me even when I have no idea what I'm going to write about. Last weekend seemed to fly by.  I had a half day off work on Friday so I decided to sit down and work on our wedding scrapbook.  Mostly I needed to take a break from the hecticness at work so I traded that for some productivity at home.  The scrapbook I've been working on has been on my todo list for about 3 years now and though I've tried to diligently work on it, the massive project has taken me a long time to finish.  With all that in mind, I sat down at a table in our messy living room (where said scrapbook has resided the last month) and proceeded to chug.  And then chug some more.  And paste, cut, type, arrange, etc. etc. Here...

Tombow Watercolor

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I have a new hobby obsession. I've discovered "modern" calligraphy (also called "brush lettering").  I don't know why I find brush lettering fascinating but I think it is SO cool!  It all started when Jordan and I were on an evening walk through our small little town last Fall after visiting my favorite coffee shop (best coffee ever).   As we walked, we saw that a new shop had opened up so we decided to pop in to see the new store!  It felt like walking into Pinterest personified.  This little shop sells prints, art, mugs, and all kinds of goodies, each with elegant brush lettering.  The shop keepers were very welcoming and invited us to a 2 hour upcoming calligraphy class!  I was sold!  The class would be 2 hours of instruction plus a practice booklet and calligraphy marker to take home.  The only trouble is that all the classes offered just didn't work out for our schedule.  Bummer.  Even more disappointing is that I'm concerne...