First I gotta tell ya what an exciting night of soccer we had last night! Bailee has had at least 3 games so far this season and had yet to score a goal in any of them. I have to admit that my expectations weren’t too high because she hasn’t had near the experience as the other girls on her team plus she’s one of the smallest and youngest. Kacie scores just about every game and is super quick and good…. she’s been playing for several years! She’s exciting to watch! Cassidy scores at least one goal a game too! She’s taller and almost quicker than the other girls on her team! She LOVES soccer! Macey LOves it too and has so much fun playing but has gotten a little discouraged watching all her sisters score and it hasn’t happened to her yet. But it will. She definitely tries hard and that’s all I want to see as a parent.
Anyway, I’ve been watching Bailee in her practices and can’t believe what a different player she is verses playing in a game. Almost like she gets stage fright or something. In practice she is a MACHINE and scores and dribbles past her experienced teammates. It’s been CRAZY to me that she HASN’T scored any goals in a game. Her coaches told her at the last practice that if she were to play as hard in a game then she’d be scoring goals left and right. Well… guess what happened last night? Their team tied 6-6 and Bailee scored 3 of her team’s goals plus got an assist! It was sooooooo exciting for me to watch her get a taste of that rush that comes with competitive sports! She was an animal last night! I wish I had video taped it! Okay…. enuff of the proud parent stuff. Pretty cool though I have to say.
…………And this “Daddy’s Boy” layout just might be my all-time favorite. I’m in love with it. It has my two favorite men in the world on it. What’s not to love? HA HA! I created this for the Sewing Feature on the Bo Bunny Blog. There is some super awesome creations posted over there. 
I machine stitched as well as hand-stitched on this layout. The little baseball on the layout was inspired by the ball on Brody’s outfit. And I hand-stitched the stitches on the baseball! FUN STUFF! Then this card was fun too! I wanted to make a stitched border on it so I used the light blue thread and tightened up the zig-zag stitch on my machine. Easy Peasy! Try sewing on some projects! It’s a lot easier than it looks and you can practice as much as you need to on some scraps! Just have fun with it!
So the Scrap Pink Crop was a lot of fun over at Create My Keepsakes this weekend! I can’t believe all the amazing work and projects that were created because of it! Well done ladies! Now that it’s over I can share my project here with you. Some of you have seen me make several of these over the years. Maybe you’ve even received one as a gift! They make AWESOME gifts! And with Christmas coming… here’s a fun idea! I won’t post all 365+ questions that go in the jar here. If you want the word doc with all of them on it then shoot me an email at shannavineyard@comcast.net and I will send it on to you.
If you have any questions whatsoever about this project PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t hesitate to post it here in the comments. Chances are that someone else may have the same question! I am not the best at explaining myself so please forgive me! I will respond in the comments as well. Here Goes!
***OH! And if you don’t want to MAKE one of these yourself but you’d really love to give one as a gift…. I am putting this in my Etsy Shop to sell WITHOUT the jar but everything else is included. If this ones sells then shoot me over an email and I can make a custom one for you no problem!
Personal History jar & journal.
The jar I used for this is a large 9 inch jar I got at Michael’s for $1.99. Feel free to use any other kind of container or jar…. This is your project! Same with the album. Use what you have around the house or go buy something special. Mine is just your basic 8×8 chipboard album.
**All you need to do is create/alter the front of your journal.
**Create a tag like the one shown here to add to your jar. (the wording I used on the inside of my tag is included in the word doc I can email to you when you request it)
***The questions just get copied onto colored paper (see my jar). Cut each question onto it’s own strip of paper so you can use a pencil like I have pictured below to curl it up and throw it into the jar. (This is the most time consuming part. I printed and cut the questions into strips then sat on the couch and watched one of my shows as I curled the strips and threw them into the jar! Or you can even crumple them up if you would rather not curl! Remember… this is YOUR project)
I have made many of these over the years for family & friends. They make wonderful gifts and it’s an awesome way to get your OWN PERSONAL HISTORY started. I love how interesting all the questions are. Things I never would have thought about that someday my kids and grandkids will appreciate knowing about me.
September 30th, 2008
September 30th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Carolyn Says:
Oh Shanna, I love the History jar idea!! I would love to make some of these for sure for Christmas!! Please e-mail the list of questions if you could!! You have my e-mail addy. Wonderful idea!
Thanks!
September 30th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Kaelene Zapata Says:
I love your proud parent moments . . . you’re so enthusiastic and excited for them! You’re a good example to me, of how I want to be someday, as a mom.
Cute scrappy stuff, as usual! Will you email me the list of questions? I have wanted to do this, before, as Christmas gifts, but didn’t ever get around to it. As “rich” cough, cough, ya right, cough, as I am feeling this year, I gotta do something cheapandease!
♥
September 30th, 2008 at 11:01 am
LisaW Says:
I just loved your project you created last weekend for the CMK crop!
Isn’t it such fun to watch the kids in soccer? Now you’ve got 3 soccer stars!
September 30th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Nati J Says:
I love the idea of making a History Jar/Journal. Can you please send me your list of questions. I would greatly appreciate it!!!!!!
September 30th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Sharla Says:
Hey Shanna! I had a proud soccer mom moment on Saturday as well..3 goals and 2 assists! It’s so much fun to watch them score and do well.
I would like a copy of the questions for the jar as well…….thanks!!!
September 30th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Sylvia Says:
Hi Shanna
I love soccer too and my boy (4 yrs old) has been playing for a year now. I am so glad that you and your girls are enjoying it too. Great sport.
Please email me the list when you do the email. I love all your projects. I can’t believe I have been “part” of your life for more than 3 months now. I found your blog before Brody was born. WOW eh?
Thanks for sharing
Sylvia
Canada
September 30th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Shelia Says:
Hi. I saw your journaling jar on two peas. I love the idea! Can you email me the 365 journaling prompts? Thanks so much! sheliachildress@att.net
September 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Julie O. Says:
I really loved this project/gift that you posted for the crop. I totally had planned to do it but my days just filled up. I love it so much that I am going to do it and give it as a gift for Christmas…probably to my mil.
As far as the below post goes…so glad I’m not the only gal who has a husband that doesn’t read their blogs every day! Wouldn’t you just be eating up every word if your dh wrote a blog?? We’re always so curious to know and hear what they have to say! LOL! Seriously…what a sweetie.
September 30th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Anabelle Says:
OMH, I love reading your blog! You have so many great ideas. LOOOOVE that layout. Could the baseball be any cuter. And that jar! It’s the perfect gift. Would you email me the questions??? I’m totally making this!
September 30th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Nicole Says:
The the history jar idea. Can’t wait to make these for gifts. i would love a copy of your 365 questions.
nikkilizdesigns@msn.com
thank you
keep creating.
September 30th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Shirley Fyfe Says:
I’ve made these in the past too Shanna and they certainly are VERY well received!
September 30th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
shelley moore Says:
ok, you KNOW i simply MUST have this too! What an amazing project!!! Thanks so much for sharing it!
September 30th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
shelley moore Says:
Oh, and I almost forgot - GO BAILEE GO!!!! Congratulations - you’re an ANIMAL!!! Gimme a B, Gimme an A, Gimme an I, Gimme an L, Gimme a double-E… what does that spell?? BAILEE THE SOCCER STAR!!!
Ok, so I thought she deserved a special cheer for coming out of her shell and kickin’ some soccer bootie!
September 30th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Audrey Pettit (APet) Says:
I SO love your jar project, Shanna!! I didn’t get one made in time for the CMK crop, but I’m definitely going to make one. Love it!
And I love that you’re such a proud parent. I think that’s awesome!
Made another project with your scrolly frames today. Love that guy!
September 30th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Hillary Says:
I’m glad the girls are having so much fun with Soccer, that’s awesome! Love the pic and the layout. So cute!
September 30th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Leslie Ashe Says:
Seriously?? Could you blow me away any more than you have???? I LOVE that jar, LOVE it!!
Your girls are so CUTE! What a GREAT mom you are!! so fun - I bet your kiddo’s just love being around you!
October 1st, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Cathy Says:
I have been a lurker for years now! I absolutely have LOVED getting to know your family. My fav of all times was the “freak of the week” before you met your Prince Charming. I would absolutely LOVE you to send me the questions and the little quote describing how to do the questions. I am sharing this idea for our wards midweek activity. These are so easy and inspiring! LOVE your blog!!
October 1st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Cathy Says:
Oh I forgot to mention the stuff about your girlfriend you would always share and the “bow chika bow wow” stuff! HILLARIOUS!!
October 1st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Mary in NC Says:
Hey girl - love the History jar. I’m sending you an email about you making one for me - no time for me to make one. Love that you are a proud soccer mama!!!
October 1st, 2008 at 7:27 pm
JILL Says:
I love all your projects and have purchased from your ETSY shop before. You are so inspiring. I would like two of the History Jars. Can you email me details about the price?
Congratulations to your girls!
October 1st, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Becky T Says:
Oh goodness, Shanna! I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love that layout of Shane and Brody. That little guy is SOOO cute, I can’t get over it!
October 1st, 2008 at 10:53 pm
lisa Says:
organized sports. its soccer season then? ok. go team. go girls. i love soccer. as long as someone else plays, and i don’t have to watch. i am glad your girls are having fun with it! and i love that layout–i think next time though you should just make a real ball from scratch. i think you’re getting lazy!!!!!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:54 am
Stacy Says:
Love your “daddy’s boy” lo. Man-oh-man, I love coming to your blog. You always inspire me. (thank you)
I would love for you to send me the info/questions for the history jar.
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Darcey Says:
I love your idea for the “all about me project.”
Have you posted your questions up anywhere?
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Darcey Says:
PS - Your son is aborable!
October 3rd, 2008 at 9:38 am
Lisa Says:
Shanna— I LOVE this project. Can you send me the details on it — the questions, etc. This is a fantastic idea.
Your baby boy is such a cutie patootie!!
Lisa in FLA
July 27th, 2009 at 8:32 am
sivan Says:
wow you’re an amazing paper scrapper. all your project are great but i really like this cute scrappy stuff! Will you email me the list of questions? I have wanted to do this, before, as Christmas or bday gifts, but didn’t ever get around to it. you’ve got my mail
thanks much. sivan