givin' some love....

word up over at onelittleword...

& this word couldn't have come at a better time.....
i've been thinking about it so much these past 2 weeks...with all this time slipping through my fingers business, it's been constantly on my mind to live IN this very moment...LOVE NOW...EMBRACE what i've got right here in front of me right this minute...a constant challenge for me b/c i tend to dwell on what was before & then sprinkle in a bit of worry about what will be in the future...

but to LOVE NOW...to relish in the amazing gift of this very minute...everyday...
i've got a new little mantra...

i will LOVE NOW...
not put it off for tomorrow...
but actively, LOVE NOW...
right this very minute...
eyes wide open...
i  will LOVE NOW

that's my goal & one i will continue to strive for it every single day...
so to help me along the way i created this book...

and i used gifts from my wonderful & insanely generous & kind friends to do it...(fabric, handmade flower & album- ronda, white pom pom - beth, blue purple vintage velvet ribbon - michelle, blue pom pom - jayney, sheet music - ker & the star is from our weekend at silver bella last year & she also taught me how to make those flowers)
it reminds me that i have such a great friends...so it totally makes me happy...

so, inside i'm going to record those little moments...those big little things...
in an easy peasy lemon squeezy, no pressure way...
just write them down...savor them...our little everyday love...
because my mind is like a seive these days & because i know myself & know that if i'm going to keep up with capturing these moments it has to be quick b/c i've got cheerleading & laundry & soccer & CCD & school & scrap projects & vacuuming & library trips & market runs &  yadda yadda yadda...
you get the idea...




so this pretty little book will be a constant reminder of those everyday spectacular, magical moments...
& i can read through & enjoy them...
and be more focused to fully embrace them as they come to me...each & every day i am blessed with...

i will LOVE NOW

hope you have a fantastic wednesday!!!

xoxo

gi

Comments

[jessi lute]

omgosh!!!! gi...this is gorgeous!!! totally inspired!!! i love the design and the concept...what a fabulous little mini to hold close to your heart!!! and very scrapliftable ;)

hope you have a fabulous day!!!

[jayne]

That book is divine....way to kick some ass on OLW.......

Now, I would be doing a book if only I had such cool handwriting that looked the opposite of backwards chicken scratch!!!!!

:D

xoxoxoxo

[lisa truesdell]

this is sooooooooo gorgeous. love the quilted happyness of the strips- and everything.

[Martha]

This is beautiful...strips of fabric? I'm going to try that out!

[angie]

this is so cool!! i love the idea of it being no pressure and just little daily notes. you've inspired me!

[liesbeth]

I totally love this mini book and how cool is that, that you have included little snippets given to you by dear friends... That is love in itself! I feel really inspired right now...

[cannyza@yahoo.ca]

what a GREAT RESPONSE to a big challenge! You took it one step further....

[Rach]

WOW!!
you just wow me with your beautiful creations + beautiful thoughts + words!!
LOVE this!!

[Ronda Palazzari]

I totally LOVE (yea that was intentional)that you included all of us in there. This mini/journal is so stunning. Gi you never cease to blow me away with your creations. Amazing!

[kerry lynn]

little bits of thoughts
mixed with bits from friends?
you are such an inspiration gi
and i am so lucky to have you
as my friend.
xoxo

[lisa garay]

my sweet, gi-gi...
i love coming to see your amazing heart-felt creations.
i miss you!
-xo-
lisa

[amy]

ohhh love the album! love it.

as far as dinner - i had hershey's chocolate chips (just the chips) and some cheetos last night for dinner... realized at like 9 that i'd forgotten (or something) to eat... yet again?! :)

[erin yamabe]

omgosh, gigi. this project you created is truly amazing!!!
you should teach this one, at suzy's!!!
i so LOVE all you create:)

[melissa ;)]

this is absolutely gorgeous!!! SO inspiring... thanks for sharing :)

[Holly Hanks]

I love everything E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. about that book! And, that purple/turquoise color combination was my favorite as a kid. Maybe I should revisit it in my creating. You're always such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing with us, Gi!

[asnipofgoodness]

love the book, so colorful, and scrunptiouse!!!

[beth]

this is perfect!

and i promise i'll get back to your e-mail. :)

have a happy weekend.

[Linda]

Sigh..you're a-mazing! Love it all!