Thursday, March 21, 2013

1000th Post (and Counting!)

Good morning!  Well, here we are on post #1000 on this blog. My very first post was just over four years ago on March 13, 2009.

I remember how nervous I was that day and I said to myself, "Who would want to see my stuff?"  A few weeks later I prayed and I sensed the Lord telling me to keep on doing it.  A few more weeks passed and I was getting overwhelmed by all the projects I wanted to make and to share.  Then I prayed again.  The Lord told me to stick to one thing; layouts.  I obeyed and it has been one of the most satisfying and fulfilling things I have ever done!  You see, I have had the chance to meet many of you in person, thru e-mail and facebook too.  I have developed beautiful friendships all over the world.  I have gone to scrapbook stores where people recognize me and say "you're Grace from the Amazing Grace blog"!  (Yes, they actually think my name is Grace, so cute!).  But the most precious thing is to be able to say that I am fulfilling my call; paper.

Thank you soooo much for your support, your kind words of love and encouragement and most of all, for enjoying "scrapbooking".  It's the best hobby in the whole wide world!

I went back to look at that first blog.  It was about a Treasured Memories Mega Crop that I had attended the previous weekendIt seems only fitting, then, that I'm at Treasured Memories this weekend for another crop, this one called "Cropping with Bea". 

Here is a picture from that first post of me with Janet of Treasured Memories.  My hair was much longer then and I must have been about 20 lbs lighter and about 20 years younger.  Remember the immortal words of Indiana Jones, "It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage."



I do have a layout to share today.  These are papers from Kaisercraft. The words "Cherish Family" are wooden blocks by Prima.


Keep leaving comments! I will announce the random winner on Monday.

Have a wonderful and blessed day!

18 comments:

  1. Happy 1000 Post. First of all you are more beautiful today then in that picture. The lives you touch each and every day by doing what you do can not be counted on a blog. When people are inspired by your layouts Whether they do their own version or whether they purchase ones from you they put them in an album and they show them to family and friends your layouts are touching their lives by a memory of that page or the inspriation to try something new that they had seen on your layout. I know you have a special spot on my heart and I treasure the memories and the encouragments you give to me. So on this 1000th Post I say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU and a special Thank you to your family for giving up some of their mommy time with you so you can give us your talents.
    Love you Much
    Friendly Stalker Kelli Here

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  2. Congratulations! You should be proud of your achievements. You have made a mark on the scrap booking world! Thank you for your inspiration!

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  3. Thank you for all the baby and animal layouts you made especially for me!!1

    Your faithful follower,
    Aida S

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  4. Congratulations Beatriz on your 1000th post! Although I have never met you personally I feel a special connection with you and pray the day will come when I will have the privilege to meet you. You have inspired me so much with your daily posts that are so AWESOME!!!

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  5. Yeah! How wonderful. Will certainly miss you this weekend. Keep on posting!

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  6. 1000th thank yous for the 1000 times you have shared with us.

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  7. CONGRATULATION ON YOUR 1000TH POST!!!!

    Beatriz tuve el honor de conocerte en persona y estoy tan agradecida con dios y super orgullosa de ti, y como siempre lo digo " cuando cresca quiero ser como tu" eres una disenora especial y una persona maravillosa. Vas a llegar otros 1000 mas y aqui voy a estar para apoyarte!!!
    Cecy

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  8. Congratulations, 1000 posts, that's alot in 4years. You really are a busy woman. I've followed you for quite sometime and you've inspired and entertained me, and I thank you. Another beautiful layout, I love the black with the paper.

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  9. God has blessed you, and you truly deserve all His blessings. You are so inspirational to many, especially me. I hope to one day meet you in person just to say, "Thanks". Have a wonderful day and enjoy your 1000th post.

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  10. Congrats!! 1000!!! Woooohooo!!! Keep them comming!

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  11. 1000 posts!!! Congratulations my sweet friend!!! You really are amazing and so very-very blessed!!! I've always admired and been so proud of you, and your beautiful work, and I'm so glad to be able to call you a friend!!!

    I may not have ever did a layout yet but you must certainly have been a focal inspiration and will always be! I hope one day to meet you too, I just know it'll be as though it wasn't for the very first time as I feel so close to you now.

    Hugs!

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  12. Your still cute as a button,hugs,Peg

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  13. Congratulations on your huge milestone! Another awesome creations from your, I love the colors you used on this layout, they are so beautiful! The inspiration you provide is so appreciated, looking forward to your next 1000 posts!

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  15. A big congratulations on your 1000th post. You have touched so many lives and inspired us all. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

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  16. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring all of us!

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  17. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful layouts. I look forward to reading your blog each day.

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  18. Love this as usual! Enjoyed seeing you in Lafayette this weekend. I have lots to keep me busy til Rayne! Can't wait to see you then....Nancy

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