holidays

i LOVE the holidays. we celebrate christmas, and this year, probably like everyone else, money is tight. so, i haven't spent NEARLY as much as i do on the kids, and i've felt more of the *christmas spirit* this year than any other. i can't quite put my finger on what it is i'm feeling, but i think spending less on things that don't matter, and spending more time crafting gifts by hand and journaling this special time has imprinted the spirit of giving much more than merely going out and buying a silly little gadget or toy (that will be lost or broken by next christmas, knowing my kids!). so, here's my challenge, go into your craft room/studio tonight and grab some great product like you see in this LO made with pink paislee, hambly, ranger/tim holtz, making memories, and creative cafe, to name a few, and journal something you love about this holiday season. in this LO, i just tried to capture the innocence of a child's spirit during these special times . . . the innocence that lies in all of us when we believe in something greater than ourselves.