Welcome to the second annual My Mind’s Eye spring blog hop! My name is Amber Packer and this is your next to last "hop"!  I am sure you have enjoyed the fabulous creations the other designers have shared with you.

I just LOVE spring. I love watching earth slowly wake up.  When I first knew that we were doing a blog hop I thought I would choose an “Easter”y word.  As this month has progressed, it became clear that my word had to be life-changing.

Our beautiful, comfortable house is going on the market today.  I will add another post about this decision today (click here to read).  It’s amazing how life-changing decisions can be so smooth, so natural, so clear.  Like the decision has been made for you and it was just waiting for you to figure it out.  The next house has been on the market for 2 1/2 years waiting for us.

I found this quote to use on my layout:

“..the rule seems to be that the bigger and more

life-changing the decision,

the less it will seem like a decision at all.”

Hugh Mackay

We are content to stay and content to move, but feel guided to the new house and next adventure for our family.  We are grateful that we have each other and our faith to see us through whatever is to come.

Because our brick has a little orange in it, I chose to use Stella & Rose – Mabel for my layout.  The papers feel comfortable, classic, nostalgic – just like my home.  My favorite thing in the entire collection is the crochet trim – YUMMY!!!

Life-changing

I hope you’ve had a great time visiting a few of my talented friend’s blogs.  Your last "hop" will be back to the

My Mind’s Eye blog. 

I hope you took the time to comment on each blog you visited on your way here.  Remember to leave a comment on the My Mind’s Eye blog and email each designer’s words to amber@mymindseye.com (that’s me).

If you just happened to hop in here from somewhere else … take a minute and hop over to the My Mind’s Eye blog so you can play with us!

I hope you enjoyed your stop here.  Look around.  I hope you'll find Ambervalue in what I have designed and written.

 

p.s. check back later to read (and see) more about my house (click here).

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185 responses to “2nd MME Spring Blog Hop”

  1. rosann Avatar
  2. Nancy Damiano Avatar

    Good luck on your move. Cute layout!

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  3. ava Avatar
    ava

    great background layering on your layout, nice texture amber.
    ava
    cottagerca

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  4. Rose C Avatar

    Amber, this lovely layout will stir great emotion as years go by. Nicely done! ~ Rose

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  5. Mar Avatar
    Mar

    Lovely. Congratulations & good luck! Hoppy Easter 🙂

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  6. sandra m. Avatar
    sandra m.

    good memory to preserve! Nice idea.

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  7. Michel E Avatar
    Michel E

    Great layout.
    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  8. Jamie Greene Avatar
    Jamie Greene

    Lovely layout!

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  9. Lisa Risser Avatar
    Lisa Risser

    Great layout–love how you put this line of products to use! Happy Easter!

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  10. Julie Koets Avatar
    Julie Koets

    I love your layout! Great colors and texture!

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  11. Sarah Webb Avatar

    Beautiful message and love the simplicity of this page! TFS!

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  12. Jessica G Avatar

    Beautiful layout!

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  13. Jennifer Avatar

    My husband and I are trying to decide whether or not to move also. I have come to absolutely love the home God has provided for us and, even though they are material things, have become quite attached to these walls. We are praying about what God wants us to do knowing that we will be Ok wherever He leads us. Enjoy the new adventure!!

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  14. jengd Avatar
    jengd

    Wonderful layout! I wish you the best with your sale, move and life-change!

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  15. Jasmine Avatar

    Great layout…best luck on your move.
    Jasmine

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  16. piradee Avatar

    gorgeous layout amber and all the best on your move. i’m still wondering where I would finally settle down… thanks for the inspirations 🙂

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  17. Annette A. Avatar
    Annette A.

    I know what you mean when you say life-changing…I experienced a life changing moment myself 4 years ago…Congrats on your decision…I wish much luck. Thanks for sharing

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  18. Jan Garber Avatar

    We, too, made the decision to move and it changed our lives. What we decide today must be done to make our lives better in the future. That’s what I remind myself of every day…

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  19. kate blue Avatar

    I haven’t moved in 17 years so I know that I’d be scared but excited if I had to do it…just remember it’s a new step in a new journey-Good Luck! ps-I love how you cut the die cut frame apart 🙂

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  20. Jamie Avatar

    I really like your layout, it is so great!

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  21. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    Great layout, and good luck with the move!

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  22. Gaby Avatar

    I love the quote and your layout! TFS

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  23. samantha Avatar

    Oh i totally agree! moving is completly life changing! i love what you have done with these papers! totally JOY! thanks for your inspirations!

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  24. Abby Laubenstein Avatar

    You have a beautiful house, and from reading your other post, I can tell very clearly that alot of heart went into making it a home. Hopefully it will sell quickly and you’ll be able to create new memories right away in your new home. Your layout is beautiful, I love the mix of papers.. thanks so much for sharing 🙂

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  25. Andrea Osborne Avatar

    Fab lo! Love that collection! Good luck with the move. Happy Easter!

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  26. Lynda Manning Avatar
    Lynda Manning

    Awesome colours in your layout.Thanks for sharing!!Happy Easter!!

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  27. Suzanne Sergi Avatar

    Amber, good luck on your move! Sounds like a great new adventure!
    I love your page! Fabulous memory to document(:
    Happy Easter!!!!
    p.s. I hope your photos can be recovered. I have been there, and I definitely understand. Sending good thoughts your way!!!

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  28. Patti Margarita Avatar
    Patti Margarita

    Love the Stella Rose line… love that LO! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. Sonia Thomason Avatar
    Sonia Thomason

    Gorgeous layout Amber and I wish you all the luck with you move. Have a wonderful Easter. Sonia

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  30. Beth Sanner Avatar
    Beth Sanner

    Beautiful layout! I’ve found it’s always nice to preserve memories about each house we’ve had. The kids are always so sentimental.
    Hope your move goes smoothly!!

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  31. Darlene D'Eon Avatar
    Darlene D’Eon

    Enjoy your new home. Lovely layout!

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  32. silly stamper Avatar
    silly stamper

    moving is always emotional! great layout to remember your first home

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  33. Linda L Avatar
    Linda L

    Great LO. Love the button! and the framing of the picture. Good Luck on the move!

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  34. Brooke D Avatar
    Brooke D

    Beautiful layout and what a great way to celebrate this adventure! Thanks for sharing

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  35. Tya Smith Avatar
    Tya Smith

    Good luck Amber on your move. You chose one of the hardest words ever “change”. We moved from our house we were in for 11 years just like you did from WVC to Syracuse and it was the BEST choice we have ever made. Nice work on the layout as always 🙂

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  36. Tamara Decoito Avatar

    I love your Lo and all MME EMBELLISHMENTS AND PAPERS Thanks for sharing

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  37. Rosie Vega Avatar

    I’m really touched by emotion of this LO. Very nice LO. Amber I’m always inspired by your projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Ann Avatar

    What a great story, Amber, and lovely layout. The quote you found is so appropriate. Your pp and crocheted trims add that perfect homey touch for this layout. Thanks for the inspiring approach to your layout.

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  39. Dee in N.H. Avatar
    Dee in N.H.

    Great page and I love your story behind it! Wishing you the best!

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  40. Krista Riley Avatar
    Krista Riley

    I love your stuff! Great!!

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  41. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    Good luck with your move! Your layout is awesome!

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  42. Maria Matter Avatar

    wonderful post…this is a beautiful LO, the papers are perfect for your design!
    what an inspirational hop!

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  43. Allison B Avatar
    Allison B

    I love your LO! The ribbons and trim are my favorite too! 🙂

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  44. Amanda J Avatar
    Amanda J

    Great LO!! I am certain you guys will love your new home and the path you are being led down! Best wishes!!

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  45. Charlotta / La -Vikinga Avatar

    Hi; this is the second time I try to leave a comment… I like your LO and it looks great even though it’s “just” a house on it!!!

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  46. Heather Heyrich Avatar
    Heather Heyrich

    What a great story to document, beautiful lo!

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  47. diana Avatar
    diana

    Lovely LO using the Mabel papers! Hope all goes well with selling your home and moving with lots of photo ops and new pages to be scrapped. 😉

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  48. christa stokes Avatar
    christa stokes

    I love your story and I hope your house sells quickly. I love your layout!!

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  49. Tracey ~ GardenOfGrace Avatar

    What a gorgeous LO! Thanks for the hop and the beautiful inspiration!

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  50. Carolyn Avatar
    Carolyn

    I love the Stella and Rose collection. Nice layout.

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