The Future of EcoScrapbooking

It's been nearly a year since I posted to EcoScrapbook. 

Life has gotten busy and I became the blogger who couldn't create new weekly content. I never thought it would be me. But it is what it is.

Over the course of a year, I didn't craft much and struggled with the future of EcoScrapbook. It was my un-craftable year and a time of being un-eco-friendly (not by choice).

My year of un-crafting made me rethink my ecoscrapbooking habits. 

There are businesses that don't have much sense of recycling and I found myself involved with two of them. I felt like a hypocrite. At EcoScrapbook, I preached about being green, but out in the work force, I have zero control of what can be recycled and what has to be trashed. It's been a daily internal struggle.

Since I was barely scrapbooking (thank goodness for mobile scrapbooking...PicsArt!), I began to take less photos. It's not that I stopped taking photos altogether (I have plenty in my gallery).

I started to enjoy life's moments by watching them without a lens in front of me.

I didn't rush to pull out my camera every time life needed to be documented. For so long, I recorded videos at school events and then finally realized that nothing compares to seeing my children through my own eyes. There's a connection you can only get when a camera isn't stealing the spotlight.

As I changed, I thought more about the bigger picture. I'm interested in the idea of teaching younger generations to take action and be more eco-conscious. In order for me to do that, my focus can't be on deciding what content to post next on EcoScrapbook.

With Earth Day here, I felt the urge to create a new post. I didn't expect it to turn into a decision on the future of EcoScrapbook.

Watch now:

What is the future of EcoScrapbooking?

That depends on you and how eco-conscious you want to be. I laid the groundwork as I presented creative and easy ways to craft and scrapbook with the Earth in mind.

The EcoScrapbook Blog and ebooks are your source for green scrapbooking and crafting. Whenever you need inspiration, just stop by and peruse my archived material or download an ebook.

As for me, I will continue to change the way I scrapbook and never stop thinking about how to turn trash to treasure. 

The EcoScrapbook Facebook page and YouTube Channel will still be up and running. Please follow along if you haven't already and I hope we can continue our community on social media. ~Danielle

Earth Day Project: Camo Rain Boot Flower Pots

Earth Day Week 2015 ends today with my final project. It's one we've all seen on the internet: flower pots made from rain boots.

These belonged to my youngest daughter. When she was about four years old, we went to an Army surplus store for a pair of work boots for my husband and when she spotted the camo rain boots, she HAD to have them! Now, you must understand, she's a girly girl and to our surprise, she wasn't about to leave that store without them. Since she needed rain boots anyway...well, I think you know the rest of the story. 

Anywho, I've been wanting to do this project for a long time and now that it's spring, why not do it today? Although I had to pull out my winter coat this morning (I was outside enjoying the 70+ degree weather last weekend), I'm beyond happy for a new season and looking forward to a fabulous summer! Planting flowers brings me one step closer to that.

Here's how I made flower pots from camo rain boots:

Supplies:

rain boots

2 geraniums

organic potting soil

shovel

drill

Directions: Drill 5-7 small holes into the bottom of the rain boots for drainage. Add soil and geraniums. (Yes, that's my daughter's shovel. Since we moved last fall, I have no idea where my shovel is.) 

Who doesn't love a quick and simple project that also includes some upcycling?

Hope you enjoyed EcoScrapbook's Earth Day Week and remember to make Earth Day every day! ~Danielle

Missed an Earth Day project this week? Check them out below:

MON: Plastic Bag Wreath

TUE: Sticks & Stones Make Tic-Tac-Toe

WED: DIY Fire Starter

THUR: Homemade Cleaners & Dryer Sheets

And swing by my other blog, Greater Toledo's Mama Meow, for 10 eco-friendly websites for kids. (Note: Local information is at the top of the post, so you'll have to scroll down to find them.)

Earth Day Projects: Homemade Cleaners & Dryer Sheets

Earth Day was yesterday, but I'm celebrating every day this week! I was out of dryer sheets and all-purpose cleaning spray and I've been wanting to make my own for some time. Since it was Earth Day, I decided it was finally time to do just that!

First up, homemade AND reusable dryer sponges:

Supplies:

 1 c dye free fabric softener

2 c water

4 sponges

old container

measuring cups

scissors

Directions: Mix together fabric softener and water. Cut sponges into thirds and place into container. Pour liquid mixture over the sponges, cover with lid and let soak for a few hours. Remove each sponge and squeeze out the excess water. Let each sponge dry before adding to dryer and replace into the liquid mix after each load of laundry. Keep the liquid mix sealed and you can reuse it over and over. 

I've only tried the dryer sponge with one load of towels and so far, so good! I used a blue sponge since I was worried about possible color transfer, but there was none.

Now it was time to make an all-purpose cleaner:

Supplies:

spray bottle

measuring cups

2 c hot water

1 c vinegar

1 ts dish soap

1/2 ts baking soda

2 tb borax

Directions: Mix together hot water and vinegar. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir and pour into a spray bottle. 

I ended up with a little extra cleaning solution that couldn't fit into the bottle and used it to do some quick cleaning. No complaints. I think I like it!

Finally, a project I've shared before, laundry soap:

Supplies:

large container

4 c baking soda

3 c washing soda

1 bar castile soap

cheese grater

Directions: Grate the bar of soap into the smallest pieces you can. Add in the baking and washing sodas and stir together. Use about 2 tablespoons per load.

We really liked using this laundry soap, but since it takes a long time to grate the soap, it's often quicker to run to the store when I need detergent. However, I like having this option and plan to make it again soon since I have all the ingredients from the other cleaning recipes. ~Danielle

Make these other Earth Day projects:

DIY Fire Starter

Sticks & Stones Make Tic-Tac-Toe

Plastic Bag Wreath

Earth Day Project: DIY Fire Starter

Happy Earth Day! It's Day 3 of Earth Day Week at EcoScrapbook and today I'm sharing another eco-friendly project I recently completed.

Apparently, there are several ways to make your own fire starter. I narrowed it down to one of the simplest ways to start a backyard fire this summer: dryer lint and toilet paper rolls.

If you've been a long time reader, you know I've made several crafts with toilet paper rolls. In fact, my Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies are famous and brings in the most traffic to this blog. Crazy, huh?

I've also scrapbooked with dryer lint. Google "scrapbook dryer lint" and you'll also find me on the first page. Another, who woulda thunk?

Both dryer lint and toilet paper rolls can end up as trash or if you don't regularly clean out the dryer's lint trap, your house can burn down. So instead, save these items and make something new like DIY fire starter.

I'm using a saved Cutie mesh bag to store these fire starters made from toilet paper rolls and dryer lint.

Check back tomorrow as Earth Day Week continues! ~Danielle

Make These Projects for Earth Day:

Kids Earth Day Project: Tic-Tac-Toe

Plastic Bag Wreath

No Sew T-Shirt Bag

Laundry Soap Recipe

Kids Earth Day Project: Sticks & Stones Make Tic-Tac-Toe

You know the children's rhyme that begins with "sticks and stones may break my bones," right? Well, not with this Earth Day Project! Sticks and stones make for a fun little game of Tic-Tac-Toe.

Supplies:

4 sticks

rocks (two different colors)

twine

scissors

The directions are simple and great to do with kids. Create a Tic-Tac-Toe board with sticks and secure together with twine. Easy peasy! A few minutes of work equals a leisurely outdoor game of strategy.

Stop by tomorrow to see what I do with dryer lint! ~Danielle

Make These Projects for Earth Day:

Plastic Bag Wreath

Summer Memories Container

DIY Ombre Corkboard

Birdseed Ornaments

Earth Day Project: Plastic Bag Wreath

Welcome to Earth Day Week at EcoScrapbook! Each day this week, I'll be sharing my latest eco-friendly projects. First up, a wreath made from plastic grocery bags:

Supplies:

25 plastic grocery bags

9" embroidery hoop

burlap ribbon

paper flowers

painted wood letter

hot glue gun

jewelry wire

wire cutters

scissors

1. Cut off the front of each grocery bag and set aside to recycle later. 

2. Stack each blank side of grocery bags on top of each other and cut off the edges.

3. Cut 10 10" strips to make 250 plastic strips.

4. Fold each strip in half and secure to embroidery circle with a knot.

Repeat until circle is covered.

5. Attach burlap ribbon to wreath making a loop at top and stapling it closed.

6. Make a bow by folding burlap ribbon around itself three times as shown:

7. Twist wire around center, insert into loop and secure together with wire. Cut off excess wire. The wire will be used to hang wreath on door.

8. Spread out the burlap to finish the bow and trim edges.

9. Wrap burlap ribbon around bottom right of wreath and staple closed. 

10. Attach painted wood letter and paper flowers with hot glue gun.

And now I have a beautiful eco-friendly door wreath just in time for Earth Day! ~Danielle

Related:

How to Make a Plastic Bag Skirt

No Sew T-Shirt Bag

Spring Diorama

Home Decor Tutorial: Repurposed Pie Pan

Tutorial: No Sew T-Shirt Bag

I don't sew. Sewing machines scare me and it's a rare occasion when I sew by hand. I like no sew projects and these easy to make t-shirt bags: 

Upcycled Fashion: T-Shirt Bags

As I organized my closet, I didn't want to donate these two worn-out green-themed t-shirts, so I upcycled them instead and here's how:

No Sew T-Shirt Bag Tutorial

In less than thirty minutes, I had two new bags to show off and looking forward to making more in the future. ~Danielle

Related:

EcoSpotlight: Eco-Conscious Children Changing the World
Mini Eco-Friendly Scrapbooks
Upcycled Projects for Every Month of the Year

EcoSpotlight: Eco-Conscious Children Changing the World

It's Earth Day! As your EcoScrapbooker, I'm delighted to spend this green holiday with all of you and have three amazing stories to share.

I'm far from being an eco-activist and know there are many more changes needed before feeling comfortable with adding an eco-friendly label to my family. That's why when I hear about children taking a stand and successfully changing the world for the better, I'm inspired and want to do more.

I encourage you to read the brief introductions and check out the links given to learn more about these three eco-conscious children who have changed the world around them.

EcoErek

Photo Source: The Sustainable Spot

Let's begin with EcoErek since he's a local boy who's made the news several times over the past few years. In 2009, Erek Hansen held his first denim drive and shipped 1684 pieces to National Geographic to set a world record. As the largest donor, he attended the ceremony in Washington D.C.

Several years and many awards later, Erek has collected over 19,000 pieces of denim and nearly 12,000 shoes. The 6th annual Denim Drive has started and if you're in the Northwest Ohio area, stop by the Toledo Zoo's "Party for the Planet" on April 26 and drop off your unwanted jeans.

Mia

Photo Source: Change.org

When Mia Hansen (unsure if she's related to Erek) was ten-years-old, she created a petition to stop Jamba Juice from using Styrofoam cups. Over 134,000 signatures later, Jamba Juice agreed to phase out the chemically-laden cups by the end of 2013.

Abby

Photo Source: Change.org

In 2012, Abby Goldberg was thirteen-years-old and already knew plastic bags were damaging the environment. She wanted her town to ban plastic bags and like Mia, she started a petition on Change.org. The signed petition was given to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who then called Abby to let her know he would veto legislation that would make it illegal to ban plastic bags. See her interview on HLN: 

Have you heard of an inspirational child making eco-friendly changes? Let me know in the comments below or share with me on Twitter or Facebook. ~Danielle

Related:

Scrapbookers of the Future

The EcoScrapbooker Manifesto

EcoScrapbooking eBook: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers

Mini Eco-Friendly Scrapbooks

Eco-friendly scrapbooking is an alternative form of traditional memory-keeping. Ecoscrapbookers are still documenting photos and telling stories, but look for a more "green" approach. We turn to recycled cardstock and often make our own embellishments by turning trash to treasure. We like the thought-process behind using items from around the home and making beautiful creations.

There are plenty of ways to create a mini scrapbook and today we'll focus on four: cardboard, paper bags, toilet paper rolls and coasters.

Cardboard

Example: Documenting Earth Day activities in a mini scrapbook album - I used cardboard, leftover DCWV recycled paper, nature-themed scrapbook paper (that I bought years ago and never used), The Cinch (book-binder + wire), fibers and black ink. Read more...

Paper Bags

Example: 100 Days of Summer scrapbook - I fell in love with Christy Musack's summer-themed paper bag album and contacted her immediately since I HAD to share it with my EcoScrapbook readers. Read more...

Toilet Paper Rolls

Example: Fun in the Sun mini scrapbook - Everywhere I look, there seems to be a mini-album popping up made from toilet paper rolls. I have yet to make my very own, but thought Jenn Bidwell Edwardson's toilet paper roll mini-album was adorable. Read more...

Coasters

Example: Pics From the Vault mini-album - This little coaster scrapbook represents the early years of my relationship with my husband. I've called it Pics From The Vault since the majority of photos have never been shown to our children...until now. Read more...

Have you ever made your own mini scrapbook? ~Danielle

Related:

Earth Day Projects for Kids

Earth Day Ideas: Home Decor

Earth Day Ideas: Fashion

Earth Day Projects for Kids

As my oldest daughter was in the midst of transforming fast food drink carriers into upcycled art, I browsed Pinterest to see what other projects may interest my children for the upcoming Earth Day celebration.

Follow Danielle Hunter's board Earth Day Projects for Kids on Pinterest.

Unable to see the image? Visit my blog or go directly to my board on Pinterest. 

I tracked down five of my favorite recycled projects to find out how to make them:

1. Junk Mail Tree via Celebrate Green Blog

2. Egg Carton Art via Mod Podge Rocks

3. Heart Crayons via Wenderly

4. Bottlecap Art via Eco-Artware Blog

5. Carton Wallet via Spoonful

If I had to chose just one, I'd go with the egg carton art. I've been all about recycling toilet paper rolls and was pretty impressed with the plethora of upcycled egg carton projects on Pinterest. ~Danielle

Related:

Upcycled Projects for Every Month of the Year

EcoScrapbook's 2012 Earth Day Blog Hop

EcoScrapbooking: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers

EcoScrapbooking eBook Launch Party

It's here! The EcoScrapbooking eBook is finally here and I'm beyond excited to share it with you!

EcoScrapbooking: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers

What began as an idea nine months ago, blossomed into a collaborative eBook focusing on eco-friendly scrapbooking. Nine scrapbookers from around the world joined me as we developed a free scrapbooking eBook jam packed with creative and "green" inspiration.

Join us today as we celebrate the launch of EcoScrapbooking: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers. 

Before you run off to check out the eBook, I'd like for you to meet all the wonderfully talented designers who I appreciate more than words can express. Visit their blogs for more eco-friendly ideas not featured in our scrapbooking eBook:

You are here--> Danielle Hunter | EcoScrapbook

Next stop--> Zaira Sierra | Hacer Scrapbooks

Lisa Troch | The Cherry on Top

Cathy Sanders | What's up with Cathy

Jules Hollis | Inspired Jules

Erin Bullock | Deeply Rooted Life

Stephanie Medley-Rath | Scrapworthy Lives

Renee Joy | Charms Buttons & Bows

Andrea Friebus | Lights C.a.m.era Action

Jody Spiegelhoff | SpiegelMom Scraps

What takes this project to the next level were the efforts of Zaira and Lisa who volunteered their time to translate the eBook into other languages. Zaira took over the Spanish translations, while Lisa tackled Dutch. Both of these eBooks will also be available for download in the near future.

You have two options to view EcoScrapbooking: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers: visit the EcoScrapbook Pressbooks site to view it online or click here for the PDF (preferably not to print, just to view and download...we're trying to be environmentally conscious today).

This eBook is free for you to view and you may share the link within your own scrapbooking community. Let's change how the world scrapbooks!

Here's a Bonus Project for you! An 8 1/2 x 11" eco-friendly scrapbook layout using paint samples, tissue paper, product packaging and a clothing tag:

"It's Summertime" Eco-friendly Scrapbook Layout

Tip: To punch through tissue paper properly, place a piece of scrap cardstock (or an extra paint sample) under the tissue paper before punching.

Close Up: Tissue Paper Flower

Six layers of tissue paper were used to make these flowers.

Close Up: Tissue Paper Flower and Clothing Tag

Supplies: FSC-certified cardstock (Wausau Paper), paint samples, clothing tag, product packaging, tissue paper, flower punch, purple floss, rhinestone stickers, word stickers (Simple Stories), black marker, purple pen, adhesive (Tacky Glue, Glue Dots), one Instagram photo. Layout is 8 1/2 x 11".

There are eleven more eco-friendly scrapbook layouts featured in the eBook. Try the tips and techniques for yourself and share them in the EcoScrapbook Flickr group.

Now, hop on over to Zaira's blog (translation option available) and check out her eco-friendly tips! ~Danielle

Earth Day Ideas: Fashion

Earth Day is five days away and the launch of the collaborative eBook EcoScrapbooking: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers. I'm beyond excited to share the book and invite you to join me on April 22nd for the celebration blog hop!

While we wait, let's tackle eco-friendly fashion. I found several neat ideas and a couple that are a bit beyond what I consider fashionable, but you be the judge. What's your favorite? How about least favorite? Let me know in the comments below. ~Danielle

Can't see the image above? Visit my blog on the web or go directly to my Earth Day Fashion Ideas Pinterest board.

Related:

Earth Day Ideas: Home Decor
Earth Day Ideas: Crafts
EcoScrapbook's Top 10 Upcycled Crafts of 2012

Earth Day Ideas: Home Decor

We're counting down the days to Earth Day and the launch of EcoScrapbooking: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers.

Last week, I shared my Earth Day Craft Ideas Pinterest board and today, I'm focusing on home decor ideas:

Unable to see the image? Visit my blog or go directly to my Earth Day Home Decor Ideas Pinterest board to see all my recent pins.

Next week, we'll tackle "green" fashion and five days later is the Earth Day Blog Hop! Mark your calendars. You don't want to miss this! ~Danielle

Related:

12 Upcycled Crafts for Every Month of the Year
Tutorial: Upcycled Summer Memories Container
Tutorial: Memorial Day Flag Centerpiece

Earth Day Ideas: Crafts

It's April! You know what that means? Earth Day is near! 

I'll be sharing eco-friendly projects all month long as I gear up for the launch of my eBook EcoScrapbooking: Crafty Ideas for Eco-Conscious Scrapbookers! 

Stay tuned for an Earth Day blog hop on April 22nd! Ten lovely scrapbook designers and eBook contributors will share "green" tips, projects AND the free EcoScrapbooking eBook.

Until then, enjoy these weekly round-ups of Earth Day ideas. This week, I want to share some of the upcycled crafts I found on Pinterest. ~Danielle

Related:
Eco-friendly Scrapbooking: Pause & Get Published
Documenting Earth Day activities in a mini-album
Take Twelve: April 2012 (Earth Day theme)

12 Upcycled Crafts for Every Month of the Year

What can I upcycle today? That's the first question I ask myself when starting a new craft project. If you're reading this right now, I know you often ask yourself that very same question.

Over the past year or so, I've meshed together recycling and crafting. The result: an arsenal of upcycled crafts for every month of the year.

12 Upcycled Crafts for Every Month of the Year

Each project is made from items that often end up in the trash or recycling bin. All of them are craft tutorials I created during my time as a Glue Dots designer and most are crafts for children or ones they can make too.

JANUARY | Kid's Craft Idea: Toy Storage Containers

FEBRUARY | DIY: Birdseed Ornaments + Upcycled Tags

MARCH | Kid-Sized St. Patrick's Day Bangles

APRIL | Easter Kid's Craft: Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies

MAY | Mother's Day Upcycled Flower Carrier

JUNE | Father's Day Cassette Tape Card

JULY | 4th of July Snappers Box

AUGUST | Summer Memories Container

SEPTEMBER | Back-To-School Project: Upcycled Pencil Holders

OCTOBER | How to Make a Plastic Bag Skirt

NOVEMBER | Kid's Craft: Newspaper Leaf Wreath

DECEMBER | A Christmas Planner: Coffee Sleeve Mini-Book

When I first joined the Glue Dots design team in 2010, I was still trying to find my niche amongst the many crafty and brilliant bloggers I've had the pleasure to discover. Over time, I realized that I love turning trash into treasure and being eco-friendly in the craft room. What was the last thing you recycled while crafting? ~Danielle

EcoScrapbook's Earth Day Blog Hop

 
Happy Earth Day! It makes me happy to have you here and thinking about the earth. I've gathered together some of my favorite scrapbookers for this blog hop and we're all excited that you're joining us today.

Let's kick off this Earth Day Blog Hop with a project I made as I was in the process of planning my kitchen renovations. 

Upcycled Travel Notebook

I'll be using this travel notebook during a mini-vacation I'm taking with my daughters and mother-in-law. We're not sure where we're going yet, but I know this will come in handy when it's time to scrapbook our vacation memories.

The cover of the notebook are floor samples I found at a home improvement store. This is what the back of the notebook looks like:

I used a little vintage compass given to me by my husband's grandmother (my MIL's mom).

The inside pages are old maps, cut to fit the floor samples.

To embellish the travel notebook, I also used these other supplies: handmade paper, Smash Pad notecard, Offray ribbon, Jillibean Soup canvas flower, DCWV cardstock, bird diecut, ink, marker, Stickles, Glue Dots©, Pink Paislee twine, edge distresser, Cinch binder and wire.

Hope my project has inspired you to look at things in a different light and figure out how to reuse items as you craft.

Now, for the giveaway...

I've included a few of my favorite things: DCWV Paper Stack (World Traveler), Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type letter stickers, XXL & Mini Glue Dots©, handmade embellishments made using paper scraps and reusable packaging (created by yours truly).

The paper and adhesive are courtesy of DCWV and Glue Dots (a perk from being a Glue Dots Dottess). I must note that the World Traveler Stack is not as eco-friendly as other DCWV stacks such as The Green Stack, but it's from "my stash" and I'm all about using and sharing the supplies I currently own.

Two ways to enter:  

1. Like EcoScrapbook on Facebook or 2. Become a blog follower/subscriber (see blog sidebar) AND leave a comment below for a chance to win the prizes shown above. I will announce the winner later this week!

You're next stop is Inspired Jules...

And if you get lost along the way, here's the list of blogs participating in today's Earth Day Blog Hop.  
Note: Links have been updated to go to actual blog hop posts.

You're here--> Danielle: EcoScrapbook

Next--> Jules: Inspired Jules

Renee: Charms Buttons & Bows

Mariah: Its Fun2Scrap

Stephanie: Scrapworthy Lives

Natalie: Almost Never Clever

S: Snaps & Snippets

Zaira: Hacer Scrapbooks (in Spanish, translation tool available)

Lisa: Recklinghausen Musings

Jody: SpiegelMom Scraps!

Thanks for stopping by! ~Danielle

Take Twelve: April 2012

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, 

we borrow it from our children. 

~Native American Proverb

Earth Day is just around the corner and I wanted to focus this month's Take Twelve on some of the things I've accomplished in my attempt to live a greener life. 

As I went through the day on April 12, taking pictures and thinking green, I realized that I'm not doing enough for the earth. I want to do more and make some sort of impact in the world. I'm vague now, but I do have a plan. Until then, here are twelve little eco-conscious things I've done or continue to do on a regular basis:

1. Planted 25 Emerald Green Arborvitae (evergreens) along my fence for (future) privacy in the backyard. I ordered them in March and they ended up arriving on April 10, the day of my haircut and 40 degree weather (there were even a few snowflakes). Picture me all bundled up and getting dirty, but with a cool new 'do.

2. Read a perpetual calendar on a daily basis with tips on "going green."

3. Bought cloth napkins to reduce our paper napkin consumption.

4. Recycle every single day. We've been doing it here before it was mandatory.

5. Documented my "green" activities on the 12th day of April for Ella Publishing's Take Twelve Challenge.

6. Wear an "I {heart} Green" organic t-shirt every Earth Day. (It's getting worn-out, but a fun tradition.)

7. Save various (trash-to-treasure) items in my upcycle drawer for future craft projects.

8. Made an Earth Day mini-album with cardboard and paper scraps.

9. Save, recycle and reuse plastic bags. (Link to an old project: plastic bag skirt)

10. Stopped using paper plates for the month of April. I'm a convenience girl that dislikes washing dishes, but can handle a month of regular plate washing. Normally, my family eats most meals on dinner plates, yet we still love the ease of an occasional paper plate.

11. Reuse the blank sides of school papers, junk mail, unwanted artwork for notes, to do lists, etc.

12. Collect reusable bags. I use these often, but not for groceries. I always seem to forget to grab them before I head out to the store. They're there, close to the back door, conveniently waiting for me to start using them again. My mind just needs to be there when I leave.

And like each month, I share the last month's finished Take Twelve layout. Below is my scrapbook page for March 2012.

I'm happy to announce that my collage was featured on Ella's blog, The Daily Trumpet. It was very cool seeing all that St. Patrick's Day green as I was catching up with my blog reading. (Sorry I haven't been by to comment lately. Life has been hectic here, but I plan to show my support again soon.)

EVENTS: Don't forget about the Earth Day Blog Hop this coming Sunday (April 22). There's a giveaway involved! Also, there are currently no entries in the Toilet Paper Roll Challenge. C'mon crafters...show me your projects for a chance to win a big prize pack! I'm all about having fun this month (maybe because someone is having a birthday on the 20th)! ~Danielle

Past Take Twelve Posts:

March
February
January