Storyteller 02 | Special Guest Jill Drangsholt
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Hi friends! Jill here. Today I have a funny story to share with you about a squirrel that has been visiting my house lately. But before I get into the story, let's chat about the design. I loved what Ali said in the classroom about doing the low hanging fruit projects first. Meaning, whatever is easiest and comes to you first. For me, that is usually something with a grid, especially if it uses a divided page protector. So for today's project, I cut apart two of the 12x12 papers to create a grid using one of my favorite page protectors with a 9x12 grid with 9 slots.
For my journaling spots, I cut out the hand drawn ovals from one of the patterned papers. You could totally just hand write your journaling inside of them, but I decided to use the digital version of the paper so that I could fit more of my story into the spaces. I also used the digital version of the Alphas Are Awesome #25 to create the numbered titles.
For a finishing touch to my layout, I cut out the word "question" from a few of the 3x4 cards to create word phrase strips and put them on each of my photos. I love how they communicate my many questions about what the squirrel was up to.
As a reminder, you are the boss of your supplies and are allowed to cut a small part out of a card without worrying about wasting it. Using a small part is always better than not using any of it!
You can read about my squirrel story in the photo above or hear more about it in my process video as I tell an expanded version of the story while putting the page together.
Here are a few more close ups of the photos in my layout:
I hope you enjoyed my project and my story! And if anyone has any insight into this squirrel's behavior, please let me know!
You can follow along with Jill's other crafting adventures on Instagram (@jill.drangsholt).
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That’s a funny story!…thanks for sharing. I love your layout and how you chose to tell it. I’m inspired to try something similar, as I have so many questions about what is going on in my garden with digging and plants disappearing.
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Yes!!! Tell a good garden mystery story!
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We had the same thing happen with our lights! The squirrels didn’t bury the bulbs, just left them on the ground. We found that we could still leave them up on our deck if we left them on all the time. The squirrels would leave them alone so thinking they must get a little jolt of electricity when they bite in to the rubber. Our squirrels chewed every bulb off a set of white lights we had in a tree in our back yard before we noticed.
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This is such a delightful story! Squirrels are so entertaining.
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Hey Jill, love the "low hanging fruit" approach! Sometimes the simplest designs are the most satisfying. Speaking of satisfying, have you ever felt the addictive pull of a simple, yet challenging game like Drift Boss? It's like those grid projects - easy to pick up, but hard to master. Your squirrel story sounds intriguing too! I'm all ears. https://driftboss.lol
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I love how this turned out and love the reminder to cut up the cards! Funny story!
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Jill, this layout is adorable! I love the grid design and how you reused the word "question" - such a clever touch! Your advice about not being afraid to cut things up is spot on. It’s so true that using even a small piece is better than hoarding it. By the way, if you’re looking for a fun distraction while brainstorming project ideas, my kids and I have been hooked on Snow Rider 3D lately. It’s silly but surprisingly addictive. https://snowrider3dd.github.io
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This is a great approach! Focusing on the "low-hanging fruit" first is so smart for getting momentum. It reminds me of how I start new levels in Geometry Dash – I'll often just decorate the easiest parts first to build a foundation. It really helps to see progress quickly and stay motivated. Can't wait to see your finished grid layout and hear about that squirrel! https://geometrydashjump.com
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Everything is subtle and very gentle.
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