I had one of those 'I have to scrap that' moments last Friday courtesy of Sam who is 4, so here is the page. I have made this page into a fairy tale, using the gorgeous Once Upon a Time stamp set from Stampin' Up!. You must read the journalling (have included it below the page) as it was very cute. This is what scrapbooking is all about to me, recording these everyday moments.
The journalling reads:
Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sam who was 4. He was out playing one warm spring night and ran into the house to get his Mum to show her something he had discovered.
“Mum, Mum come outside” he yelled excitedly, “I can see the wishing star”. His Mum and his brother Josh ran outside to look and saw the bright twinkling star he was pointing to. “Let’s get onto the trampoline” said Mum, and they laid on their backs on the trampoline holding hands and looking up at the wishing star. “Lets all make a wish” said Mum, and they looked at the star and wished for something. Sam said “I want racing cars that go super fast” , Josh said “I want a ferris wheel in the backyard” and Mum said “I want lots more fun and precious moments with my family just like this one”.
“Oh that’s a lovely wish said Sam” and they had a great big group hug on the trampoline, and blew one to Daddy who was in Bathurst at his car racing weekend.
“Now the blueberry will come and make our wish come true like in Pinocchio”. said Sam. “Don’t you mean blue fairy” said Josh? “No, it’s definitely the blueberry” said Sam and he smiled and looked at the wishing star.
Now here's the recipe for the Stampin' Up! supplies I have used on this layout:
- Stamps: Once Upon a Time, Jumbo Outline Alphabet
- Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper: Sweet Slumber and Parisian Breeze
- Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
- Stampin' Up! punches: Large and small oval, large and small star, eyelet border
- Other Stampin' Up! supplies: On Board Essentials chipboard, Dazzling Diamonds
If you would like to check out some more scrapbooking, I have just completed another page using the Circle Circus stamp set for our 100% Stampin' Up! scrapbooking site, StampaMemory. Here's a sneak peek, but to check out the layout head on over to www.stampamemory.com
Hope you are having a fabulous week,
Claire xx
That is the most wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. Just precious!
Posted by: Ellen Kemper | October 13, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Oh Claire, That is priceless!! These are moments you do need to scrap.
Jenny.
Posted by: Jenny Hayward | October 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Gorgeous story. Hope that blueberry makes all the wishes come true!
Posted by: Sue Madex | October 13, 2009 at 02:27 PM
A gorgeous layout and a gorgeous moment shared! Love it! Hope that blueberry waves her magic wand!
Posted by: Miriam Thomas | October 13, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Its these sorts of stories that is why I scrap..just priceless Claire. Love the design too.
Posted by: Delys Cram | October 13, 2009 at 05:11 PM
What a beautiful wee boy you have ... I HAVE to scrap moments like that too ... I definitely need to order alphabets .... and that circle set ... lovely page Claire
Posted by: nikki | October 13, 2009 at 05:38 PM
How cute!
Posted by: Sujata | October 13, 2009 at 06:46 PM
Oh Claire, how beautiful. This bought a wee tear to my eyes. Just so delightful and precious, enjoy every moment they don't stay young long enough.
Posted by: Robyn A | October 13, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Oh Claire, what a sweetie, I can almost see him saying it. What a great page that will be to show his future girlfriends. It will definitely be an "aaahhh" moment, although poor Sam will probably cringe with embarrassment.
Posted by: Kerry | October 13, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Oh How Beautiful Claire! The photos is lovely and this is a great layout.
Hugs
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | October 13, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Oh Claire this is indeed priceless! Just a gorgeous way to keep such a memory. Love it! I hope the blueberry continues to visit your home.
Posted by: Lou | October 13, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Just beautiful, my friend. Kids just say the darndest things!
Posted by: Christine Blain | October 13, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Gorgeous work (per usual)
Posted by: KarenR | October 13, 2009 at 08:54 PM
This is gorgeous & such lovely journalling!
Posted by: Caroline Colgan | October 13, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Looking great! Love the mix of papers and the stars on top!
Posted by: Cindy Major | October 14, 2009 at 04:49 AM
Claire, It is so lovely to be able to share those precious moments together,and by scrapbooking your memories will keep them special. How quickly they grow up and our memories fade. Love your use of papers and titling.
Posted by: Nerida | October 14, 2009 at 08:23 AM
So sweet Sam! Great layout Claire.
Posted by: Ros Davidson | October 14, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Absolutely priceless Claire. Gorgeous photo, adorable journalling, fantastic layout. One to treasure always. TFS
Posted by: Kerry | October 15, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Priceless story. Gorgeous layout. (as always!)
I used this stamp set to scrap my son's wedding. It was a fairytale wedding so the theme went well. Goes to show that stamp set's versatility.
Posted by: Jacqui | October 15, 2009 at 03:16 PM
oh Claire, what a beautiful moment captured forever in your heart. These are the things that we do forget over time, it is so important to write them down. We think we will never forget them but we do, life fills our days and nights and it is wonderful to keep the memories alive. I love this saying from Flavia,
"Beautiful memories tell our story, and wrap themselves in ribbons of the heart."
Sally :)
Posted by: Sally Little | October 16, 2009 at 05:10 PM
LOve~!love your page!!! the journaling is great....I always have such a hard time with mine...but you have just the perfect words...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Diane H | October 16, 2009 at 08:19 PM
That was a beautifully captured moment and so well presented! It has inspired me to journal in such a way rather than "Outing at Beach" "caught fish" LOL. THanks for sharing!
Posted by: Petra | October 19, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Claire this is just gorgeous!! Love the story, so beautiful!!
Posted by: Sharon Solomons | October 20, 2009 at 09:55 PM
What a GREAT post! Loved reading it! I love the storybook approach to this page, its something the boys will want you to read to them over & over again.
Posted by: Bec Gomez | October 21, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Claire congratulations on winning Shelli's challenge it was a most deserving winner.
Jayne
Posted by: Jayne Mercer | November 10, 2009 at 09:36 PM