Saturday, March 14, 2009

Guarantees

Thanks in part to the economic situation, we've been getting great deals everywhere, and I finally got my own laptop - a Vaio, no less, the NS model, heavy but with a beautiful large screen! The boys now have the old computer to themselves, our great three year old Compaq which is chugging along, even 'died' many a times but manages always to revive itself to serve us faithfully. :)
I have a 15 month guarantee on the Vaio, I hope it will last far longer than that!
Tonight I was flipping through 'every teenager's little black book of God's guarantees' by Blaine Bartel, and was so blessed I hope she doesn't mind that I share a bit of it with you:
1. The bible guarantees that if we trust in God, He will direct our path (Prov 3:5,6)
2. The bible guarantees that God has a plan for our lives (Jer 29:11)
3. The bible guarantees that God's purpose for us will prevail (Prov 19:21)She goes on to say that: No matter what we face or how many people let us down, God's direction and plan for us will stand strong. It is not dependent on what other people do or what breaks we catch, it is dependent on our trust in God, and God will never let us down. How true this is as I look back, and how encouraging as I look forward!

And here is our next 14 days of my 365 Project. I'm so glad we still enjoy simple joys everyday despite all the bad news going on. Also loved how this all white page turned out. Scrapping our lives is one of my best simple joys!
Credits: Paiseley from Shabby Princess' HAppy Go Lucky, "living' wordart by J Cafe.

And here are my first two layouts of our Japan trip! Finally I'm starting on them, and it's so exciting to review and re-live the trip... can't believe it's been nearly 3 months....
Credits: background paper by lauraskathi, swirl from SAreverie by Weeds & Wildflowers
We were so happily surprised to find impressionist art on our first day in Tokyo, in Ueno Park just a short walk from our hotel!
Credits: Background paper from Beautiful Rage by Scarlet Heels, swirls by Janosh Designs, ribbons by Krista Designs
As usual, the templates are available now in the store here Thanks for looking!

Not forgetting the link for this linear template
over here at Box Net Box Net is great but it does not seem to allow for your lovely comments! :)
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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009

    It's great seeing your Project 365 layouts. Thanks so much for the wonderful template.

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  2. TraceyMarch 14, 2009

    Hi Yin! LOVE the Japan layouts..beautiful pictures in the art gallery!! Thank you for the guarantee reminder..sure takes the worry out of everything knowing that God promises to never leave me. I am so far behind on my 365 layouts, but I've been taking my pictures...just need a few hours of playtime to work on the pages. Congrats on the new laptop...

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  3. beulahmomMarch 14, 2009

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful templates!

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  4. UnknownMarch 14, 2009

    Just love, love, love the reminders you shared :) Your LO's of Japan are gorgeous. Makes me wanna go on vacation just so that I have some great pics to scrap ;)
    Thanks for the template!
    ~Caryn~

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  5. My Tea PartyMarch 14, 2009

    Thank you so much to share your great templates with us. I enjoy using them so much and your layouts are very inspiring.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009

    Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Scrapbook Freebies Search List, under the Template(s), Overlay(s), Photo Mask(s) post on Mar. 14, 2009. Thanks again.

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  7. AnitaMarch 14, 2009

    Thanks for the template.. and I love your layouts! Thanks for sharing. I love using lots of pictures, especially after printing 12x12 pages with only one or two photos...your templates are perfect and have been a big help for my scrapping! Thanks again so much!

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  8. IkeaGoddessMarch 14, 2009

    Your template is beautiful, thank you very much for sharing. You make Project 365 easy.

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  9. UnknownMarch 14, 2009

    Hi Yin, thanks for the great template. Your layouts are lovely. I so enjoy looking at them! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. UnknownMarch 14, 2009

    It's always great to see your day to day life. Wish we could hang our laundry out to dry. Neighborhood covenants forbid it. And your Japanese layouts are simply fabulous. Thanks for the template. Maybe one of the days I'll get started with my 365 project, LOL.

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  11. UnknownMarch 14, 2009

    thanks yin!! as always, the best!

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  12. lwlittlebitMarch 14, 2009

    Thanks so much!

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  13. sdwrdtMarch 14, 2009

    thank you so much for another AWESOME template!

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  14. SueMarch 14, 2009

    Thank you very much for this fun template! :)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful template with us!

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  16. JillSFMarch 14, 2009

    Thank you so much for your template, but more so for reminding me of God's guarantees! Hope your new computer lives many times longer than the guarantee the company has given it.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009

    Thank you! Your blog post will be advertised on the DigiFree Digital Scrapbooking Freebie search engine today (look for timestamp: 15 Mar [LA 12:32am, NY 02:32am, UK 07:32am, OZ 06:32pm] ).

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  18. mihillMarch 15, 2009

    Thank you so much for this template. Your LO of your trip to Japan are beautiful! You have such an artistic touch to your LOs.

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  19. HMLMarch 15, 2009

    Thank you so much for your lovely templates. I ALWAYS grab them. Thanks for the trip back to Japan. I lived there as a child for 3 years.... beautiful.

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  20. Sharon KayMarch 15, 2009

    TYVM I love your 2 page templates!

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  21. Karen M in FLMarch 15, 2009

    Thanks for the template. Headed over to the store to see what's new.

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  22. elnoracMarch 15, 2009

    Oh, Yin, you've done it again! Thanks so much for another wonderful two page template! Love your layouts and your son's great book report. You have such a sweet family...

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  23. LadyPatsFanMarch 15, 2009

    nice template. thank you for sharing.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009

    Thanks so much for this template! I am a bit behind, and this will help me catch up. LOVE the 14 day layout!

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  25. ErikaMarch 16, 2009

    Thank you so much for sharing the template!
    Great LO's too, the p365 one really turned out lovely, the white bg allowing for the pictures to pop!

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  26. UnknownMarch 17, 2009

    Great post and great freebie.

    Happy St Patrick's Day from N Ireland.

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  27. JackieMarch 19, 2009

    I have given you an AWARD ! Go to my blog to receive it! Thank you so much for your hard work and beautiful freebies! Cherrie

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  28. AnonymousMarch 19, 2009

    God's promises are so wonderful. We just need to remember that He is the one making the promises, not a human being, lol!

    Thanks for the fabulous template!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009

    *THIS* is what scrapping should be! Congratulations for putting the emphasis where it should be -- on the photos and story.

    Thanks for the template.

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  30. AnonymousApril 06, 2009

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful templates!

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  31. LizJApril 14, 2009

    Another fabulous template! Thank you!
    I'll bet you're really enjoying your new laptop!
    Thanks for sharing the "guarantees."

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  32. benziengirlJanuary 19, 2010

    Thanks so much for keeping these up here! I was so devastated when I found out I lost all my digi scrapping stuff! My first thought was your amazing, easy to use templates!

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