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Dr Seuss Quotes for Scrapbooking

Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss! His birthday is today-- March 2^nd.  Today I have some great quotes for scrapbooking life lessons a fun Dr. Seuss color combo for you to try!  Let’s look at the quotes first.

 

 

This is just soooo true! One of the many lessons I try to teach my kids. The next quote is along the same lines…

 

 

We are in the thick of daily home work battles – so this quote hits close to home…

 

 

In honor of Dr Suess's birthday here is a fun color combination I came up with that is perfect for your next card or scrapbook page!

 

What is your favorite Dr. Seuss quote or book? Feel free to share in the comment section below. . If you’ve never left a comment before all you have to do is to click on the title of the post, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your comment in the comment box. Sometimes comments may take a little while to appear. 

 

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Dr Seuss quotes for scrapbooking

Ok, I realize I am a little late to the party, a belated Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss! His birthday was this past Friday -- March 2^nd.  Over the past few days I’ve noticed many favorite Dr. Seuss quotes posted on Facebook and Twitter and it got me to thinking. There are some really great quotes about life lessons here that are just perfect for my kids’ scrapbook pages.

 

I thought I’d share a few of my favorites with you. If all goes well later in the week, I’ll have a completed scrapbook page or two featuring these quotes that I’ll share with you!

 

Here is the quote that got me thinking….

 

This is just soooo true! One of the many lessons I try to teach my kids. The next quote is along the same lines…

 

We are in the thick of learning to read and the daily home work battles – so this quote hits close to home…

 
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss quote or book? Feel free to share in the comment section below.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

 

Inspirational quotes for scrapbooking

Do you struggle with your scrapbook journaling? Do you just add a title (maybe) and a date then move onto the next layout??

 

Or

 

Do you write novels and go on and on with your journaling?

 

Weather your journaling style is minimalistic or you are the next Pulitzer Prize winner, an easy go to strategy for scrapbooking is using quotes. Hey even Pulitzer Prize writers get writer's block sometimes!  And sometimes other people just hit the nail on the head – someone else said exactly what YOU were thinking but didn’t know how to put it into words. Often times I will use a quote as a jumping off point for my journaling and other times the quote stands alone.

 

My son has his favorite stuffed puppy toy. It has been his favorite as long as I can remember. He is almost 7 and he still sleeps with Puppy every night and when he is not feeling well Puppy is by his side. A few years ago I took a bunch of pictures of him cuddling with Puppy. And the only journaling on that scrapbook layout is a quote:

 

Happiness is a warm puppy. – Charles M Schulz

 

That was just the perfect quote. It captured the moment perfectly and no other journaling was needed.

 

With the passing of Steve Jobs this week, I’ve seen a lot of his quotes on Facebook and Twitter. People were truly inspired by Steve Jobs. And his quotes made people think of other inspirational quotes by others. Many of the quotes I’ve seen are perfect for scrapbooking and I plan on using some of them on scrapbook layouts for my kids. They are little pearls of wisdom that I want my children to hear and hopefully remember. I thought I would share the quotes with you. Maybe they will inspire you as well.

 

Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected. -- Steve Jobs

 

Time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life. -- Steve Jobs

 

The future depends on what you do today. - Mahatma Gandhi

 

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. -- William Arthur Ward

 

What are some of your favorite inspirational quotes? Have you used them in your scrapbooking projects? Share your favorites in the comment section below.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

Great quotes about sports perfect for scrapbook layouts

Are you in the middle of fall sports season? We are right in the thick of soccer season in my house. And of course I have my camera at all of the games. I know there will be a scrapbook layout or 2 or maybe even 3 (you know you can relate!) about soccer.

 

Here are some great quotes about sports that will be perfect for your sport themed scrapbook layout. Whether it is soccer, football, hockey, swimming or golf….these quotes will help you get your journaling done in a flash.

 

A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be. -- Wayne Gretzky

 

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.  -- Michael Jordan

 

The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.  You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime.  -- Babe Ruth

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure. -- Colin Powell

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

Quote of the week: Summertime!

I have taken a couple weeks off of my quote of the week posts due to the excitement of the Stampin’ Up! Convention, but do not fear: I’m still going to feature this weekly post!

With how hot it has been in the Northeast over the last week or so, I thought I would share some quotes about summertime. These quotes would be perfect for your summertime scrapbook pages.

 

This quote would be great about a lazy summer day:

Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.  ~Henry James

 

This quote is perfect for a scrapbook layout about your summer garden and the harvest of flowers and vegetables you are gathering:

Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer's year - it brings to harvest all the loveliest flowers of the soul.  ~Author Unknown

 

Here are two quotes perfect for little kids at the beach:

Don't grow up too quickly, lest you forget how much you love the beach. ~Author: Michelle Held

Play in the sand; splash in the water; get dirty; get wet. The beach is the only place my mom doesn’t get mad about me doing that stuff. Of course I love the beach!  ~ Dixie Dykens (age 5)

 

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the week: Forth of July

On this forth of July weekend I knew I wanted to share the lyrics to a song with you but I couldn’t decide which patriotic song to share. After much back and forth I decided to share two songs with you :) The first song, My Country ‘Tis of Thee is a traditional patriotic song and the other is God Bless the USA/I'm Proud to be an American, a more contemporary song.  I think it is important to teach patriotic songs to our children and include them in your scrapbooks. When you go to scrapbook your July 4^th celebration consider including either all or part of these lyrics on your layout. Maybe just pick the verse that means the most to you.  In addition to talking about your July 4^th traditions in your journaling also consider  discussing why your favorite patriotic song is important to you.

My Country 'Tis of Thee
Written by: Samuel Francis Smith

My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of Liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrim's pride!
From ev'ry mountain side,
Let freedom ring!

My native country thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love.
I love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and templed hills;
My heart with rapture thrills,
Like that above.

Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees,
Sweet freedom's song.
Let mortal tongues awake;
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break,
the sound prolong.

Our fathers' God, to Thee,
Author of Liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's holy light;
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God, our King!

 

God Bless the USA/I'm Proud to be an American
Written by: Lee Greenwood

If tomorrow all the things were gone
I'd worked for all my life,
And I had to start again
with just my children and my wife,
I'd thank my lucky stars
to be living here today,
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
and they can't take that away.

I'm proud to be an American
where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the men who died
who gave that right to me,
And I gladly stand up next to you
and defend her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota
to the hills of Tennessee,
Across the plains of Texas
from sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston
and New York to L.A.,
There's pride in every American heart
and it's time we stand and say:

I'm proud to be an American
where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the men who died
who gave that right to me,
And I gladly stand up next to you
and defend her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the week: children

Today my two oldest graduate from kindergarten. I can’t believe it. Time really does go too fast. I’ve been telling them all week that they can’t graduate, that they need to stay in kindergarten and not get older, of course they are not thrilled with the idea. They are looking forward to being in 1^st grade next year. I love this poem that I am sharing with you today. I don’t remember where I came across it. I plan on using it in each of their scrapbooks. I would like them to stay 6 for ever and ever.

"Now We Are Six" by A. A. Milne, written in 1927

Now We are Six
When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Three
I was hardly me.
When I was Four,
I was not much more.
When I was Five,
I was just alive.
But now I am Six,
I'm as clever as clever,
So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever.

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the week: topic graduation

This year I am celebrating my 20 year high school reunion and my 15 year college reunion – where did the time go?? I’m not really sure, it has seemed to pass in the blink of an eye! In honor of graduation season, here are some great quotes you can use as an inside card sentiment:

In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins:  cash and experience.  Take the experience first; the cash will come later.   Harold Geneen

 

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.   H. Jackson Brown, Jr., Life's Little Instruction Book

 

Graduation is a time of completion, of finishing, of an ending, however, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning for the new graduate.  Catherine Pulsifer

 

There is a good reason they call these ceremonies 'commencement exercises'.
Graduation is not the end; it's the beginning.  Orrin Hatch

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

Quote of the week

Since it is wedding season I thought I would share some quotes about weddings this week. But before I share the quotes I found, looking up wedding quotes made me think of my wedding day. When I got married the best man (my brother in law) and maid of honor (my sister) each gave a little toast.  My brother in law had a heart-felt toast prepared and it was quite lovely. On the other hand my dear sister, Trina had nothing prepared, but what she shared has been quoted over and over again by my family. Here are her heart-felt words of wisdom to my husband: “Matt, welcome to the family. Good luck, you’re going to need it!” LOL

 

I don’t know if you would want to use Trina’s toast on your next wedding card but the below quotes would be great as an inside sentiment on a wedding card or as the foundation of a scrapbook page or mini wedding album scrapbook.

 

To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. - Bill Wilson

 

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin

When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.  - Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally

 

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.  - Emily Brontë

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

 

Quote of the week

Since it is dance recital season I thought I would share some dance inspired quotes with you this week. Next weekend is my daughter’s ballet/tap recital. She has been practicing and practicing and just loves to dance. These quotes would work well on a variety of scrapbooking layouts.

 

Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels.  -- Author: Faith Whittlesey

 

Dance is a poem of which each movement is a word. -- Author: Mata Hari

 

Dance like nobody is watching  -- Author: Unknown

 

Kids: They dance before they learn that there is anything that isn't music. Author: William Stafford

 

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the Week

All of you crafters out there will appreciate this quote:

 

When life gives you scraps, make memories

 

I came across this quote on a website: www.scrapbooklayoutsnow.com

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

Jessica

Quote of the Week

This weekend is my 12 year wedding anniversary. I met my hubby at college 15 years ago. I have been feeling very sentimental and thought I’d share the lyrics to our wedding song. The Preacher’s Wife was one of the first movies we saw together. The moment I heard this song, it felt so true to me. I’ve been planning on using these song lyrics on a scrapbook layout about our first dance and hope to complete it this weekend at the crop.

 

I challenge you to use song lyrics on your next scrapbook project. Without further ado, my wedding song:

 

 

I Believe In You And Me by Whitney Houston

I believe in you and me
I believe that we will be in love eternally
As far as I can see
You will always be, the one, for me
Oh, yes, you will, I believe in dreams again
I believe that love will never end
And like the river finds the sea

I was lost, now I'm free
I believe in you and me

I will never leave your side
I will never hurt your pride
When all the chips are down I will always be around
Just to be right where you are, my love
You know I love you, boy, I will never leave you out
I will always let you in, boy
Oh, baby, to places no one's ever been
Deep inside can't you see, I believe in you and me

Maybe I'm a fool to feel the way I do
But I would be the fool forever
Just to be with you forever
I believe in miracles, love is a miracle
And baby, you're a dream come true

I was lost, now I'm free
Oh, baby, 'cause I do believe
I do believe in you and me

You know that I do
I really do believe in you and me

 

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the week

My little boy has been home sick most of the week with asthma issues and strep throat. He finally gets to go back to school tomorrow. With him home all week, this quote kept coming to mind:

 Mothers of little boys work from son up till son down!  -- Author Unknown

I’m sure those of you with boys can surely relate. This is a great quote for a card or scrapbook page.

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the Week

I came across this quote in Creating Keepsakes magazine (March/April 2011).

 

Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn’t music. – William Stafford

 

It made me think of  one of my favorite songs. I already have scrapbook layouts for my older 2 children with the complete song lyrics as my journaling. Don’t be afraid to use song lyrics in your scrapbook layouts, sometimes songs say exactly what is on your mind or in your heart. I have plans to make a layout for my youngest as well.

 

I Hope You Dance, by Lee Ann Womack ……Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance…..

 

Another easy song choice to use on a scrapbook layout is your wedding song. It’s a perfect match with a photo or 2 of you and your hubby on your special day. You could even explain why you choose your specific wedding song.

 

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the Week

Every Friday I post a quote that inspires or moves me in some way. This week I have 2 for you:

 

Just as pieces stitched together in a quilt warm our bodies, scrapbooks bind together memories to warm our hearts.  ~Author Unknown

and

Scrapbooking isn't about scraps of paper and photos.  Scrapbooking is about scraps of life - yours and those special to you.  ~Rebecca Sower

 

I choose these quotes because I really have the itch to scrapbook and they remind me why I scrapbook.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

Quote of the Week

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be. ~Douglas Pagels

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

Quote of the Week

My friend Donnajean post quotes on her Facebook page regularly. Here is one she posted this past week. It made me think about my priorities and how I want to make a difference in people’s lives.

 

“Don’t waste your energy on things you cannot change, but focus on where you can make a difference.”

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

 

Quote of the Week

Every Friday I post a quote of the day. Here is the quote for today:

Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things. ~Author Unknown

This quote would be great on a card for your BFF or on a scrapbook page about friendship.

Happy scrapping!

Jessica