Scrapbook Pages and Cards I Made in August

 Slowly but surely I am working my way through all the photos from the first of the year until the first of July and trying to get my scrapbooking pages done. I finished up our vacation to Acadia at the end of May so I know I just need to find a couple of empty weekends and I could easily get caught up. 

 I had quite a few cards to make this month too-- birthdays, thinking of you/cheer/get well for a neighbor that just found out they have cancer, and a back to school/fall card. Plus I got an order of "new" supplies in that I just HAD to play with!




















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  1. Maria RineerAugust 28, 2023 at 5:41 AM

    So pretty! I love the textures that you use in your cards and the pages.

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  2. HollyAugust 28, 2023 at 7:21 AM

    These are my fave scrapbook pages yet!

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  3. LyssyAugust 28, 2023 at 8:12 AM

    You do such a great job! I especially love the Acadia one :)

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  4. Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 28, 2023 at 8:20 AM

    I love getting in new supplies :) Those are some awesome looking pages and cards! Speaking of cards, my next themed party on Thursday is for handmade cards, would love to have you join me :)

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    1. Joanne August 29, 2023 at 5:42 AM

      Oh perfect! I'll definitely check that out.

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  5. AnneAugust 28, 2023 at 9:16 AM

    What fabulous cards and scrap book pages. I did try and I've made a few cards and did lovely scrap books when my babies were born. But I decided that I just didn't have the talent to make them as I wanted. That reminds me, I'm going to get all my stuff together and put them on a neighbourhood sharing site, see if someone else would like a go.

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    1. Joanne August 29, 2023 at 5:42 AM

      That is a wonderful idea; I am sure someone else will get lots of use out of them.

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  6. Linda @ Life and LindaAugust 28, 2023 at 9:55 AM

    These are fabulous. You are so creative. Thanks so much for sharing at Love Your Crewtivuty.

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  7. Jennifer WiseAugust 28, 2023 at 10:33 AM

    These are so beautiful! I'm really into scrapbooking and photos--not just for the fun but for how meaningful it is, too--and have gone digital now. You've got some lovely cards and preserved memories here. Visiting from Senior Salon Pit Stop.

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  8. Banking and FinanceAugust 28, 2023 at 10:46 AM

    So beautiful
    Thanks for sharing

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  9. Kim CarberryAugust 28, 2023 at 10:47 AM

    The cards you made are so pretty and I love your scrapbook pages. x

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  10. JenniferAugust 28, 2023 at 10:54 AM

    Wow - you do an amazing job! Love the scrapbook pages....oh, and the cards too! :)

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  11. MelisAugust 28, 2023 at 10:55 AM

    Very lovely! All the textures and colors are a perfect capture of energy of the season!

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  12. Kari August 28, 2023 at 1:15 PM

    These are so cute! How lucky your loved ones are to get cards from you. 😘

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  13. Adrienne PatenaudeAugust 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM

    all the cards you made a beautiful.

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  14. NicoleAugust 28, 2023 at 4:06 PM

    Everything looks great! Good job on getting almost caught up!

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    1. Joanne August 29, 2023 at 5:47 AM

      Thank you! It feels good to be getting near the end of that huge stack of photos... which must mean it's nearly time to order another one.

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  15. Jodie's Touch of StyleAugust 28, 2023 at 4:50 PM

    Your cards are incredible Joanne. Do you make more than one of each design when you do them?
    XOOX
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne August 29, 2023 at 5:48 AM

      Usually I don't make more than one of each design unless it's my Christmas cards but sometimes if I really love how a card turned out I'll make more (if I think of it!).

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  16. AnonymousAugust 28, 2023 at 9:43 PM

    The cards and scrapbook pages look beautiful. So sorry to hear about your neighbour. I'm sure they would have appreciated the card from you.
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  17. MarshaAugust 28, 2023 at 10:17 PM

    I am always so impressed by your creativity, Joanne! I especially like the first birthday card!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne August 29, 2023 at 5:48 AM

      I was really thrilled with how that one turned out!

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  18. Nancy 's Fashion StyleAugust 29, 2023 at 2:11 AM

    I was just talking to friends about you and your scrapbooks. How amazing I think they are!

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  19. Heather{Our Life In a Click}August 29, 2023 at 7:59 AM

    Your cards and pages are so pretty! I don't do traditional scrapping anymore but I enjoy looking at them!!

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  20. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!August 29, 2023 at 9:34 AM

    Joanne, they all turned out great! Years ago I made cards and really enjoyed the process. Thanks for sharing with SSPS, we sure appreciate it.

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  21. JeanieAugust 29, 2023 at 12:17 PM

    Hi Joanne! Wow -- you've been busy. I love your cards and pages. They turned out so well. I used to be so good pulling together photos and now, not so much! So hats off to you! I know your friends will really appreciate the extra work you put into their cards. On another note, thanks so much for coming by today to Marmelade Gypsy! It was lovely to hear from you.

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  22. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 29, 2023 at 5:58 PM

    Joanne,
    Your cards are all so pretty and you are so talented!! I enjoyed seeing your scrap books pages too!! I wish I would have gotten into that when I was younger,,,,Thanks so much for stopping by!!! I appreciate you taking the time to do so!!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  23. StephanieAugust 30, 2023 at 12:09 AM

    Your scrapbook pages and cards turned out very nice. :)

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  24. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 30, 2023 at 2:19 PM

    You do lovely work, Joanne! I feel ashamed to admit I have a basement closet full of rubber stamps that I have not touched in years. I keep hoping my grandchildren would show interest in using them but after using them a few times they lost interest.

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    1. Joanne August 30, 2023 at 4:32 PM

      Aw, thank you! I tried to get my boys involved in card making and scrapbooking a few times but none of them took to it either.

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  25. SlabsAugust 30, 2023 at 9:26 PM

    Awesome cards and scrapbooking! Thanks for sporting the SSPS logo to show others where you party and hang out.
    Thank you for sharing your links with us at #276 SSPS Linky. See you again next week.

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  26. Lindsay's Sweet WorldAugust 31, 2023 at 11:47 AM

    Loving all of these so much, and I especially love that rainbow birthday card you did. That might be my favorite card you've ever done!

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  27. DebraAugust 31, 2023 at 7:19 PM

    your cards and scrap pages are wonderful. I do not have the patience to work on things like this. What I do is digital scrapping. It has to be easy for me to keep me interested. Your creations are very lovely!

    Take care and best wishes!

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  28. Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 31, 2023 at 10:07 PM

    Yay, you made it to the party! Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 161 for Handmade Cards. Pinned.

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  29. PaulaShort September 1, 2023 at 10:12 AM

    Joanne, these are absolutely beautiful! Oh my, you do such lovely work.
    Visiting today from SSPS 276 #153&154

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  30. Dee | GrammysGrid.comSeptember 7, 2023 at 9:21 AM

    Joanne, CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 162 for All Things Crochet from the previous linkup for Handmade Cards.

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  31. SlabsSeptember 8, 2023 at 11:02 PM

    Congratulations, your post will be featured as the blogger of the week on Monday. See you at InLinkz 278 Senior Salon Pit Stop. Unfortunately, I do not have your IG and FB handles so will not be able to tag you, but you will be mentioned on the blog and newsletter.

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