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Each year, we are bombarded with idyllic images of the holidays. Visions of shiny presents. Fantasies of joyful family reunions. Holiday soundtracks piped into every store. Glittering Christmas displays that started before Halloween. Many are having a blast at holiday parties or sipping cocoa with loved ones by a crackling fire. And then, there’s the rest of us. Most years that’s me. I am one of those people that believes every holiday has its time and place on the calendar….

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There are so many in the world right now suffering incredible losses on multiple fronts. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a home or their very freedom; many are struggling in profound ways. Losses, grief, and pain cause us to change as human beings. When we see turmoil, strife and anguish, it can change our perspective on life. With so much discord, dysfunction and crises, it’s hard to find the laughter any day never mind finding it as…

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Before I begin, my plan for the remainder of 2024 is to keep things a bit simpler here on the blog. I’ll still be posting something each week but it’s going to be more about contemplation or hopefully inspiration rather than tips or techniques. We are now just three weeks from Christmas Eve. I know not all of my followers may be a Christian but most are certainly familiar with Christmas. Regardless of your religious beliefs, I hope you all…

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Before I get into the meat of this post, I first want to wish everyone here in the United States (US) a very Happy Thanksgiving this week. I am wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, good times and something for which you can be grateful every single day of your life. And next, this will in all likelihood be the last scrapbooking tip for 2024. The Holiday Season here in the US has nearly begun. And if you’ve…

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After two weeks learning about glows, today I’m going to show you a completely different way to make an image glow without using a single layer style! I don’t know if you’ve ever seen an image where part of the subject appears to be all aglow, almost as if from within. That’s the kind of glow I want to show you today. I think this is such a cool effect. And it’s really not all that hard to create. The…

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