Morning :: Free Download

in the midst of stormy seas and uncertainties and the topsy turvy …

  • we are drawn to things that can steady us, the things – no matter how small – that we can count on
  • we embrace the blessing of each new day
  • putting on brave faces and standing tall and guiding our paths
  • we hold on to whatever we can look forward to, whatever warms our hearts, whatever routines and everyday little joys
  • I am reminded, as ever, of the importance of making memories and documenting personal histories and celebrating all the little routines and rituals of our lives

And one of those “rituals” we can find joy in and count on is the fabulous bit of storytelling and memory keeping hullabaloo that is National Scrapbook Day. This year, as always, the Lilypad Designers have created a fresh series of free downloads to kick of this year’s National Scrapbook Day festivities!  So welcome to my little bit of the memory keeping Happy! You may have found your way here from Liz’s blog as you hop along collecting these sunny and pretty bits.

And I’m so very glad that this landscape of documenting along the hop encourages us to document the little routines and bits of regular that fill our days. I really believe it is the little things, that build the beautiful mosaics of our Story. So hope you enjoy!

As the hop has come to a close, this collection is no longer available for download. Be on the lookout for part 2 and 3 at The Lilypad this weekend.

YouYou can also take a peek at other free downloads in the Plant Your Story free download gallery {here}.

And be sure to sign-up for my newsletter to stay in the loop of all the latest news, exclusives and happenings with Sara Gleason and Plant Your Story…including the latest newsletter subscriber’s exclusive free download (available only to Garden Report subscribers).

And, if you love what you see visit my shop for more story-centric inspiration!

The Rituals: Morning collection is available on our hop until 11:59pm EDT on Thursday April 30th 2020. Please be sure to visit all of our stops before then. If you missed a spot or have lost your way, simply head to the beginning.  The first stop is in the Lilypad blog HERE.  Then, watch for the Afternoon Rituals and Evening Rituals as free with purchase collaborations during our National Scrapbooking Day celebrations, from May 1- 4.

You can continue on to the next stop on the hop at Allison’s site. She has something completely amazing for you!

Enjoy! Happy Scrapping!

All About Me :: Free Download

today I am encouraged to remember …

  • we are planting seeds of Stories that can only be told through our own personal lens, with details and points of focus that are meaningful to us
  • we have all come a long way from where we began
  • and the story of the Journey-ing is beautiful
  • it is important to leave behind traces of what we love, what we are and what we hope for
  • I am blessed to paint my own self portrait in words and photos and art and stories.

The Lilypad Designers have created a fresh series of free downloads to kick of this year’s Digital Scrapbook Day festivities!  So welcome to my little bit of the Hullabaloo! You may have found your way here from Kristin’s blog as you hop along collecting these poignant and pretty bits.

And I’m so very glad that this landscape of Story along the hop encourages us to paint our self portraits. It is one of my greatest heartsongs for memory keeping: the keeping of our own stories. I hope it helps us to celebrate the stories of the things we love *and* celebrate ourselves, beautiful works in progress that we are. So hope you enjoy!

As the hop has come to a close, this collection is no longer available for download. Be on the lookout for part 2 and 3 at The Lilypad this weekend.

You can also take a peek at other free downloads in the Plant Your Story free download gallery {here}.

And be sure to sign-up for my newsletter to stay in the loop of all the latest news, exclusives and happenings with Sara Gleason and Plant Your Story…including the latest newsletter subscriber’s exclusive free download (available only to Garden Report subscribers).

And, if you love what you see visit my shop for more story-centric inspiration!

The All About: Me collection is available on our hop until 11:59pm EST on Wednesday October 2nd 2019. Please be sure to visit all of our stops before then. If you missed a spot or have lost your way, simply head to the beginning.  The first stop is in the Lilypad blog HERE.  Then, watch for the All About: You and All About: Us as free with purchase collaborations during our Digital Scrapbooking Day celebrations, from October 3 – 7.

You can continue on to the next stop on the hop at Lynn Grievson‘s site. Lynn has something beautiful for you!

Enjoy! Happy Scrapping!

Bloom and Grow :: Free Download

planting seeds of …

  • fresh and meaningful moments of Story
  • personality portraits of loved ones
  • then and nows
  • that time strength was found in the hard times or beauty and bravery blossomed from moments of vulnerability and change or how we find our voice in new and unexpected ways
  • all the moments where love was planted and we sowed seeds of the Good Things
  • and happy bits of joy joy for the Lilypad blog hop that is celebrating all the ways in which we Bloom and Grow this National Scrapbook Day 2019. 

Yes…that’s right!  (and Yay and Hooray!) The Hullabaloo has commenced. The Lilypad Designers have created a fresh series of free downloads to kick of this year’s (inter) National Scrapbook Day festivities!  And so you may have found your way here from Krista as you hop along collecting these beautiful and storyful bits.

As for me, planting seeds of Story and celebrating the beautiful ways my people (and myself) Bloom and Grow has always been one of my personal favorite ways to keep memories and document personal stories. I was inspired by these beautiful colors and thoughts of growing, changing and planting seeds of all my favorite things. So hope you enjoy!

This download is no longer available.  It was available for a limited time as part of the Lilypad’s National Scrapbooking Day Blog Hop “Bloom and Grow”.

You can also take a peek at other free downloads in the Plant Your Story free download gallery {here}.

And be sure to sign-up for my newsletter to stay in the loop of all the latest news, exclusives and happenings with Sara Gleason and Plant Your Story…including the latest newsletter subscriber’s exclusive free download (available only to Garden Report subscribers).

And, if you love what you see visit my shop for more story-centric inspiration!

The Bloom and Grow collection is available on our hop until 11:59pm EST on Thursday May 2nd 2019. Please be sure to visit all of our stops before then. If you missed a spot or have lost your way, simply head to the beginning.  The first stop is in the Lilypad blog HERE.  Then, watch for Roots and Wings during our {inter}National Scrapbooking Day celebrations, from May 3 – 6.

You can continue on to the next stop on the hop at Scrapping With Liz‘s site. Liz has something amazing for you!

Enjoy! Happy Scrapping!


It’s About Time :: Free Download

at its core storytelling and memory keeping is about time …

  • it’s about curating memories from yesterdays
  • making fresh memories today
  • wrapping these stories together with hopes and lessons and bits of ourselves as we build lasting legacies for tomorrow
  • it’s about pausing time through photos and words
  • it’s about revisiting moments shared with loved ones
  • and ultimately it’s about making the best of the time that is given to us.
  • and inspired by that notion, the Lilypad blog hop “It’s About Time” aims to helping us to document the photos, stories and moments of yesterdays, todays, and tomorrows with a collection designed just for Digital Scrapbook Day 2018. 

The Lilypad Designers have created a fresh series of free downloads to kick of this year’s Digital Scrapbook Day festivities!  So welcome to my little bit of the Hullabaloo! You may have found your way here from Krista‘s blog as you hop along collecting these poignant and pretty bits.

As a storyteller, I was captivated by the inspiration of documenting yesterdays and immersing ourselves in those memories, letting the nostalgia run over us. So hope you enjoy!

This download is no longer available.  It was available for a limited time as part of the Lilypad’s Digital Scrapbooking Day Blog Hop “It’s About Time”.

You can also take a peek at other free downloads in the Plant Your Story free download gallery {here}.

And be sure to sign-up for my newsletter to stay in the loop of all the latest news, exclusives and happenings with Sara Gleason and Plant Your Story…including the latest newsletter subscriber’s exclusive free download (available only to Garden Report subscribers).

It’s About Time: Yesterday is available via our hop until 11:59pm EST on Wednesday October 3rd 2018. Please be sure to visit all of our stops before then. If you missed a spot or have lost your way, simply head to the beginning.  The first stop is in the Lilypad forum HERE.  Then, watch for It’s About Time: Today and It’s About Time: Tomorrow during our Digital Scrapbooking Day celebrations, from October 4 – 8th.

You can continue on to the next stop on the hop at Scrapping With Liz’s blog. Liz has something amazing for you!

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Here’s to documenting our stories of our yesterdays, todays, and tomorrows. Here’s to all the bright and beautiful and authentic memories. Happy Scrapping!

Snapshots :: Free Download

collecting snapshots of …

  • everyday details and focal points
  • personality portraits of loved ones
  • story highlights and lowlights and all the-in-between-lights
  • that time you laughed until you cried, that time we sat together in the dark when times were hard, that time I felt brave or anxious or hopeful or contemplative, that time we celebrated, that time we embraced routine
  • all the moments that weave together into a beautiful tapestry of what our life and story looks like, right now
  • and the Lilypad blog hop that is celebrating these very Snapshots helping us to document the photos, stories and moments of our lives with a collection designed just for National Scrapbook Day 2018. 

Yes…that’s right!  (and Yay and Hooray!) The Hullabaloo has commenced. The Lilypad Designers have created a fresh series of free downloads to kick of this year’s National Scrapbook Day festivities!  And so you may have found your way here from The Lilypad blog as you hop along collecting these vibrant and versatile bits.

As for me, collecting “snapshots” has always been the foundation of my personal memory keeping and documentation of family history. I collect snapshots of favorites, of milestones, of personality, of todays, of hopes and wishes, of current events.  And then, when looked at from afar or when looked at together, these “snapshots” paint a beautiful portrait of what life is like for us, right now. Or once upon a time. And so I love, LOVED this theme and I was inspired by the vibrant and fun color scape to create pieces that are versatile and story-centric to help document all of life’s Snapshots.  So hope you enjoy!

This download is no longer available.  It was available for a limited time as part of the Lilypad’s National Scrapbooking Day Blog Hop “Snapshots : The Photos”.

You can also take a peek at other free downloads in the Plant Your Story free download gallery {here}.

And be sure to sign-up for my newsletter to stay in the loop of all the latest news, exclusives and happenings with Sara Gleason and Plant Your Story…including the latest newsletter subscriber’s exclusive free download (available only to Garden Report subscribers).

Snapshots: The Photos is available on our hop until 11:59pm EST on Wednesday May 2nd 2018. Please be sure to visit all of our stops before then. If you missed a spot or have lost your way, simply head to the beginning.  The first stop is in the Lilypad forum HERE.  Then, watch for Snapshots: The Stories and Snapshots: The Moments during our {inter}National Scrapbooking Day celebrations, from May 4 – 7.

You can continue on to the next stop on the hop at Mommyish’s blog. Leah has something amazing for you!

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Here’s to capturing all of life’s Snapshots and documenting all the important details of our personal story landscapes. Here’s to all the bright memories. Happy Scrapping!

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Treasured :: Free Download

currently treasuring …

  • personal artifacts that carry imprints of memories shared, traditions, details
  • heirlooms that hold remembrance of people or time, dearly held
  • all the love worn things imbued with the comfort nostalgia brings
  • all the trinkets, the everyday somethings big and small that are infused with LOVE and story
  • special gifts or tokens throughout the landscape of family and personal histories
  • and the Lilypad blog hop is celebrating the Treasured Things  Places and People that live in our stories everyday with a collection designed just for Digital Scrapbook Day 2017. 

Yes…that’s right!  (and Yay and Hooray!) The Hullaballoo has commenced. The Lilypad Designers have created a fresh series of free downloads to kick of this year’s Digital Scrapbook Day festivities!  And so you may have found your way here from Liz’s Paislee Press blog as you hop along collecting these creative and beautiful bits.

As for me, personal artifacts have always been one of my most favorite things to document in my personal and family stories. From my daughters’ childhood artwork, to the treasured book I loved myself when I was young and have carried with me through every military move, to my grandmother’s sewing machine, to even the every day Things that fill our current lives: the backpacks, the devices, the books, the favorites.  I was inspired to create something with a touch of Classic, a touch of Vintage, a touch of versatility and warmth to help document all those Treasured Things.  So hope you enjoy!

This download will be available for a limited time as part of the Lilypad’s Digital Scrapbooking Day Blog Hop. You can access the download by clicking on the image above or the download button or this text: Treasured.

You can also take a peek at other free downloads in the Plant Your Story free download gallery {here}.

And be sure to sign-up for my newsletter to stay in the loop of all the latest news, exclusives and happenings with Sara Gleason and Plant Your Story…including the latest newsletter subscriber’s exclusive free download (releasing to Garden Report subscribers on Friday).

Treasured: The Things is available on our hop until 5pm EDT on Thursday October 5th 2017. Please be sure to visit all of our stops before then. If you missed a spot or have lost your way, simply head to the beginning.  The first stop is in the Lilypad forum HERE.  Then, watch for Treasured: The Places and Treasured: The People during our Digital Scrapbooking Day celebrations, from October 6 – 9.

You can continue on to the next stop on the hop at the Sabrina’s Creations blog. Sabrina has something amazing for you!

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Here’s to embracing all our personal artifacts and all the Treasured Things in our personal story landscapes. Here’s to all the warm memories. Happy Scrapping!

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