Cards and Scrapbook Pages I made in February

The first two cards are actually old cards that I pulled apart and remade. Sometimes I make a card and I am just not happy with them but I set them aside until inspiration strikes.  I also worked on making some Valentine cards and trying to use all of the digital stamps I've bought at least once.  

Before:

 I pulled off the top layers and happened to notice the Christmas image I had printed and colored in. 

After:
I just added the star brads and moved the bow and now I LOVE it!

Before:

This delicate card tore right near the saying while in my drawer so I pulled off the saying entirely 

After:
And added this adorable mouse image; it's so cute!



I had this card base with the snowflakes lying around and had been stumped as to how to finish it off when I spotted this adorable penguin trio and knew the snow would be perfect for them!


I finally got started scrapbooking our Hawaii trip! As each of the boys were born they had their own scrapbook and I always kept their books/photos separate from one another so when we  had an outing I typically made 3 pages; one for each of them. Then as we started going on big family trips I created family albums (some trips like Disney filled an entire album themselves!). So I've gotten into the habit of keeping 4 books going simultaneously. 

In a weird way I actually find this easier since I get to use up even more photos! I rarely have any two pages that turn out the same and I try to pick photos for each of the boys' pages that either have them in it or showcase their favorite part of the day/thing about the trip. 

Maui Black sand beach- for my/ "the family" scrapbook

The same stop but for Alec's scrapbook

Road to Hana day- Alec's scrapbook

Road to Hana for Ian's scrapbook

Road to Hana- my scrapbook

Road to Hana-- Evan's scrapbook










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  1. Handmade in IsraelFebruary 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM

    Your cards and scrapbook pages are gorgeous. The penguin is so sweet! Glad you went back to some of the cards and gave them a new life.

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM

      Thank you so much! It's nice to breathe new life into a card I just wasn't loving.

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  2. Maria RineerFebruary 24, 2025 at 6:32 AM

    Very nice! How lovely of you to go the extra milessss to make each of the boys a scrapbook of big events plus one of your own. The cards are so pretty as usual. Thanks for sharing!!

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  3. LauraFebruary 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM

    Oh wow you were busy :) I love that little hedgehog :) And the background paper for the road trip scrapbook is gorgeous!

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you so much! I found some really lovely Hawaii/Tropic themed patterned paper on Amazon.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM

    You know I love them all. The Hawaii pages you made are just spectacular!

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    1. Andrea NineFebruary 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM

      This was me BTW. Lol

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    2. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM

      Thank you! The hardest part of the Hawaii pages are narrowing down the photos.

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  5. JudeeFebruary 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    I enjoyed seeing all your cards. They are really lovely.

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  6. LyshaFebruary 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM

    You're so creative. I especially love the valentines day car.

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you! I don't often get to work with pinks and purples so I really have fun when I can.

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  7. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthFebruary 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM

    Amazing cards and scrapbook pages Joanne. LOVE penguins so must admit that caught my eye.

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you! I love penguins too; and they always make me think of my oldest son who has had a fondness for them for as long as I can remember.

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFebruary 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM

    I love the cute cards and beautiful scrapbook pages. What creativity! #MMBC

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  9. EllibelleFebruary 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM

    Such cute and beautiful cards, I do love the "before" cards too! And such great layouts for your scrapbook pages!

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM

      Thank you! Sometimes I think I'm just too critical of the cards I make but I really want to love them all... even if I have to rework them a time or two.

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  10. HollyFebruary 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful as always- love the creative ways you preserve the memories!

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  11. Kari February 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM

    These are all so good. You're so talented, Joanne.

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  12. Jodie's Touch of StyleFebruary 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM

    OMG, I just love how you took cards and recreated them. That's like taking an outfit you don't love and finding ways to make it work.
    And your scrapbooking is so impressive,
    XOOX
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM

      It really is much like reworking an outfit that just isn't quite working!

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  13. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM

    You have been busy! I love the cupcake card....

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM

      Thank you! I find I'm drawn to any image with cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc.

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  14. NancyFebruary 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM

    Lovely cards! Making those scrapbooks must be a lot of work!

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM

      Aw, thank you! They are a labor of love, that's for sure.

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  15. Kim CarberryFebruary 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM

    Your cards are so pretty and the penguin is just adorable. Good job with the the scrapbook pages.

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  16. Hena TayebFebruary 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM

    You created some beautiful pages.

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  17. JeanieFebruary 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM

    They're terrific but that black and gold at the top is especially striking.

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  18. BethanyFebruary 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM

    I enjoy looking at your cards and scrapbook pages. The Hawaii pages are giving me all the flashbacks to when I was pregnant and on bed rest with my oldest son - I spent my days scrapbooking our honeymoon to Hawaii.

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2025 at 6:02 AM

      Aw, that is such a neat memory to share. What a great way to keep occupied while on bed rest.

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  19. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM

    Very creative cards and scrapbook pages. I like how you changed up some of your handmade card stash--the three penguins is my favorite! Your Hawaii pages look as bright and colorful and the state and accentuate the photo memories so wonderfully.

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  20. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comFebruary 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM

    Those penguins are the cutest thing. Love the scalloped treatment on the card with the single penguin. Beautiful. And you have showcased your gorgeous vacation pictures with such pretty pages. Do you use 4x6 size photos? I see so many scrapbook pages done with small photos and althought I trim mine sometimes, I can never maintain the quality of the photo and make it as small as I would like. Where did you find the Hawaiian scrapbook paper? So tropical and fun. Love the colors. You have perfectly captured the trip.

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM

      I do use 4x6 photos. On occasion (if I think of it!) I'll order some wallet size ones to fit more on a page but I rarely ever remember. I found the Hawaii paper on Amazon in a pack believe it or not. I thought it was too perfect to pass up.

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  21. Marsha BanksFebruary 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM

    I think it's wonderful you've got all these albums documenting not only your boys' lives but also your life as a family. Your cards are just beautiful, too...even the befores!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  22. Angela WebsterFebruary 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM

    Your scrapbboks look amazing, how lovely that the boys have all those memories captured for them. My daughter and I enjoy scrapbooking together but it's more a creative pursuit for us than memory keeping.
    You have made some lovely cards too.

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  23. Veronica LeeFebruary 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM

    Your cards and scrapbook pages are beautiful
    I especially love that little hedgehog.
    The Hawaii pages you made are amazing.

    Happy Tuesday, Joanne!

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  24. JeanneFebruary 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful pages! I would love to visit Hawaii. I'd also love to scrapbook my vacations... Some day there might be time... :)

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  25. Jen WhiteFebruary 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM

    I love the cute cupcakes and penguin card. So sweet. Your scrapbooks are amazing. What a perfect way to capture your time in Hawaii.

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  26. MandyJoyLoves♥February 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM

    The Hawaii pages are awesome!

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    1. Joanne February 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you! I am having so much fun with those.

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  27. Lindsay's Sweet WorldFebruary 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM

    What a great way to repurpose your old creations! As always, I love the scrapbook pages!

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  28. NatashaMarch 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM

    You're so creative! It is always so beautiful or fun. And what dedication to make scrapbooks for each of your kids AND one for the family!

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