Just because (39)

One of my best friends contacted me last week… she wanted a specific printable to hang as a reminder in her kitchen – “we can do hard things”.  Little did she know, that simple phrase was on my list of printables I wanted to work up… so I was more than happy to oblige.

While I was designing, it really got me thinking about our hardest trial to date – all 3 of us surviving Connor’s NICU journey.  I’m sure that won’t be our last struggle in this life, but I hope and pray that it was our most difficult.  One thing’s for sure, we never knew we were that strong until we had to be… we had no choice.  We definitely count our blessings every day for the miracle that Connor is, and we’re humbly grateful for all of his progress.

I love this phrase – it’s a perfect motivational reminder that we’re never given more than we can handle… and that if we set our minds to it, we can do anything.   

This installment of the Just Because series is a doozy – there are 12 colorways, 3 versions of each color, using 3 pattern pieces: chevron, dots, and houndstooth – that’s a total of 36 files available this time!  I sure hope you have fun with this one.  :)

To download the 8x10 image(s) for printing, simply click on either image in this post, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared.  Save the image(s) to your computer, and they’re yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.  (Wondering how to download from 4shared?  Please read more here.)

I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:

Under the Table & Dreaming	Kuzak’s Closet	I Heart Naptime
Heather Lynne/Raising Memories	The DIY Show-Off	Keeping It Simple
Sew Can Do	The Girl Creative	Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making the World Cuter	C.R.A.F.T.	Skip to My Lou
Mad in Crafts	I’m Topsy Turvy	Sugar Bee Craft Edition
Tip Junkie	Oops! I Craft My Pants	Crazy Domestic
My Delicious Ambiguity	Today’s Creative Blog	Hope Studios
Lucky Star Lane	Someday Crafts	Blue Cricket Design
Sew Much Ado	Bargain Shopping Paradise	Night Owl Crafting
Somewhat Simple	My Backyard Eden	Creations by Kara
House of Hepworths	Fireflies and Jellybeans	Beyond the Picket Fence
Everything Etsy	Tatertots and Jello	6 Inches of Ribbon
Fingerprints on the Fridge	A Few of My Favorite Things	It’s a Hodgepodge Life
Fun to Craft	Tidy Mom	The Shabby Nest
KojoDesigns	Chic on a Shoestring Decorating	Just a Girl
Seven Thirty Three	Beat Until Fluffy	A Little Lovely

If you would like to blog about this free printable, please accompany any images from my site with a credit and link back to this post. As a courtesy, please do not link directly to a downloadable file but rather to this page. Thank you!

I always love to see the creative ways you put my freebies to use.  Please be sure to send me links or pictures!  I can’t wait to see what you’ve done with them.  :)

Enjoy!

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Just because (38)

I try really hard to be an optimist… just ask my husband.  But sometimes, I still need a bold reminder.  That’s what this printable is for – hopefully it’ll help you, too.  I’m going to print it and hang it in our home office.

So, here you go… another printable in the Just Because series.  :)

This time around, I’ve sized it at 5x7, and it’s in 16 colorways.

To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage above, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared.  Save the image(s) to your computer, and they’re yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

I always love to see the creative ways you put my freebies to use.  Please be sure to send me links or pictures! I can’t wait to see what you’ve done with them.  :)

Enjoy!

If you would like to blog about this free printable, please accompany any images from my site with a credit and link back to this post. As a courtesy, please do not link directly to a downloadable file but rather to this page. Thank you!

Just because (34)

I saw this graphic on Pinterest the other day and fell in love with its simplicity and sweet message.  I scoured the internets for over an hour, trying to find someone to attribute it to, but came up empty handed.  This was definitely a phrase/graphic that I wanted to display in my home!

So, I changed it up just a little… for the place I plan to use it (Connor’s playroom), I wanted it in different colors and a serif font. 

And, guess what – it’s another printable in the Just Because series… :)

To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage above, and a new window will open to the download location in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

I’d love to see how and where you display your new print!

I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:

Under the Table & Dreaming	Kuzak’s Closet	I Heart Naptime
Heather Lynne/Raising Memories	The DIY Show-Off	Keeping It Simple
Sew Can Do	The Girl Creative	Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making the World Cuter	C.R.A.F.T.	Skip to My Lou
Mad in Crafts	I’m Topsy Turvy	Sugar Bee Craft Edition
Tip Junkie	Oops! I Craft My Pants	Crazy Domestic
My Delicious Ambiguity	Today’s Creative Blog	Hope Studios
Lucky Star Lane	Someday Crafts	Blue Cricket Design
Sew Much Ado	Bargain Shopping Paradise	Night Owl Crafting
Somewhat Simple	My Backyard Eden	Creations by Kara
House of Hepworths	Fireflies and Jellybeans	Beyond the Picket Fence
Everything Etsy	Tatertots and Jello	6 Inches of Ribbon
Fingerprints on the Fridge	A Few of My Favorite Things	It’s a Hodgepodge Life
Fun to Craft	Tidy Mom	The Shabby Nest
KojoDesigns	Chic on a Shoestring Decorating	Just a Girl
Seven Thirty Three	Beat Until Fluffy	A Little Lovely

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Prior to becoming a SAHM, I worked in an office full-time.  One of my biggest pet peeves were the co-workers and/or bosses who would come to me needing assistance with something that could have been handled very differently if they had just thought ahead.  (Inevitably it was always at 4:29pm on a Friday afternoon, ensuring that I had to stay later than planned.)

This phrase is not mine, but I did have it displayed on my desk at 2 different companies.  My colleagues were always amused… but I was completely serious about the sentiment.  :)

Perhaps you’ve got a situation, whether it be at work or home, where you’re continuously being put out by others not planning ahead? 

For you, another printable in the Just Because series…

To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage above, and a new window will open to the download location in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

Just because (30)

One of these days, Connor’s going to be ready to move out of his crib.  I do plan to utilize the crib as long as he’ll let me (ie. we’re done once he figures out how to climb out of it!), but in the meantime, I’ve been brainstorming the next phase of his room.  One of Brian’s bachelor-hood hobbies was sailing, so I keep thinking that maybe a nautical theme would be fun.

I saw these adorable sailboats on Martha has Minions, and knew I had to adapt them to a printable.  I think this sailboat turned out pretty cute, and if a nautical theme is the way I go, I plan on creating several more little sailboats to hang on his wall.

In the meantime, here’s another printable for you in the Just Because series… available in both a 5x7 and an 8x10.

To download for printing, simply click on the image above, and a new window will open to the download location in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

I hope you like it!

I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:

Under the Table & Dreaming	Kuzak’s Closet	I Heart Naptime
Heather Lynne/Raising Memories	The DIY Show-Off	Keeping It Simple
Sew Can Do	The Girl Creative	Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making the World Cuter	C.R.A.F.T.	Skip to My Lou
Mad in Crafts	I’m Topsy Turvy	Sugar Bee Craft Edition
Tip Junkie	Oops! I Craft My Pants	Crazy Domestic
My Delicious Ambiguity	Today’s Creative Blog	Hope Studios
Lucky Star Lane	Someday Crafts	Blue Cricket Design
Sew Much Ado	Bargain Shopping Paradise	Night Owl Crafting
Somewhat Simple	My Backyard Eden	Creations by Kara
House of Hepworths	Fireflies and Jellybeans	Beyond the Picket Fence
Everything Etsy	Tatertots and Jello	6 Inches of Ribbon
Fingerprints on the Fridge	A Few of My Favorite Things	It’s a Hodgepodge Life
Fun to Craft	Tidy Mom	The Shabby Nest
KojoDesigns	Chic on a Shoestring Decorating	Just a Girl
Seven Thirty Three	Beat Until Fluffy	A Little Lovely

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From one of my most favorite songs, “Love is Spoken Here”…  another printable for you in the Just Because series…

This is perfect for Valentine’s Day, or even year-round!

BONUS – This printable is available in not only the regular 5x7 Just Because size, but also as an 8x10.

To download the image(s) for printing, simply click on the image to the left, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared.  Save your chosen size to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.  


I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:

Under the Table & Dreaming	Kuzak’s Closet	I Heart Naptime
Heather Lynne/Raising Memories	The DIY Show-Off	Keeping It Simple
Sew Can Do	The Girl Creative	Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making the World Cuter	C.R.A.F.T.	Skip to My Lou
Mad in Crafts	I’m Topsy Turvy	Sugar Bee Craft Edition
Tip Junkie	Oops! I Craft My Pants	Crazy Domestic
My Delicious Ambiguity	Today’s Creative Blog	Hope Studios
Lucky Star Lane	Someday Crafts	Blue Cricket Design
Sew Much Ado	Bargain Shopping Paradise	Night Owl Crafting
Somewhat Simple	My Backyard Eden	Creations by Kara
House of Hepworths	Fireflies and Jellybeans	Beyond the Picket Fence
Everything Etsy	Tatertots and Jello	6 Inches of Ribbon
Fingerprints on the Fridge	A Few of My Favorite Things	It’s a Hodgepodge Life
Fun to Craft	Tidy Mom	The Shabby Nest
KojoDesigns	Chic on a Shoestring Decorating	Just a Girl
Seven Thirty Three	Beat Until Fluffy	A Little Lovely

Just because (14)

Only a month until Valentine’s Day! 
Have you started making your Valentine’s plans yet?  I need to pull out my decorations and finish up a few crafty projects.  One of those tasks is to change out my “Just Because” frames with some new, festive printables.  :)
So, for you, another holiday (or any time of the year, really) printable in the Just Because series…
I have a few of these planned to post over the next several days – you can get a sneak peak on the Freebies page.
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage to the right, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared.  Save your favorite color version to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.  


I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:

Under the Table & Dreaming	Kuzak’s Closet	I Heart Naptime
Heather Lynne/Raising Memories	The DIY Show-Off	Keeping It Simple
Sew Can Do	The Girl Creative	Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making the World Cuter	C.R.A.F.T.	Skip to My Lou
Mad in Crafts	I’m Topsy Turvy	Sugar Bee Craft Edition
Tip Junkie	Oops! I Craft My Pants	Crazy Domestic
My Delicious Ambiguity	Today’s Creative Blog	Hope Studios
Lucky Star Lane	Someday Crafts	Blue Cricket Design
Sew Much Ado	Bargain Shopping Paradise	Night Owl Crafting
Somewhat Simple	My Backyard Eden	Creations by Kara
House of Hepworths	Fireflies and Jellybeans	Beyond the Picket Fence
Everything Etsy	Tatertots and Jello	6 Inches of Ribbon
Fingerprints on the Fridge	A Few of My Favorite Things	It’s a Hodgepodge Life
Fun to Craft	Tidy Mom	The Shabby Nest
KojoDesigns	Chic on a Shoestring Decorating	Just a Girl
Seven Thirty Three	Beat Until Fluffy	A Little Lovely

Just because (6)

I’m a SAHM, both by choice and necessity.  My biggest joy in life is raising my son and watching him grow, but that doesn’t mean that the mundane doesn’t get me down sometimes.  (How exciting is doing the laundry and dishes, right?)
I really liked this quote I saw on Make it Do, so I paired it with a digital scrapbooking freebie from Scrap Orchard’s So Maui kit, and made myself a nice little reminder…  I thought you might like it, too.
To download the 5x7 image for printing, simply click on the image above, and a new window will open to the download location in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.


*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for this image is here.  

 

Just because (5)

Sometimes, a sweet little reminder is all we need.  Hope this print brightens your day!
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage to the left, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.  

*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.  

Just because (4)

Just ask my husband – I’m not a big believer in beating myself up over the past.  What’s done is done… learn from it and move on.  We’ve had this quote displayed in our home for a few years now.  It’s a nice little reminder that you can’t change the past, but you can shape your future.



To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage to the right, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice. 

*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.  

Just because (3)

I saw this quote recently on a post at Moosh in Indy.  I don’t handle stress well, and am generally a pretty laid back person.  For those times when things do become unavoidably stressful, this should be my new mantra.
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage to the left, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.  
 

Just because (2)

This is one of my all-time favorite quotes, by one of my all-time favorite authors, Willa Cather.  I’ve always loved this message, but I especially clung to it shortly after Connor’s birth.  It will always remind me of that particular time in our lives.
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage to the right, and a new window will open to the download location in 4shared.  Save to your computer, and it’s yours!  Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.

*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.