What do you count as a Blessing?

Ok, I need a little help here. My next project is a "Counting our Many Blessings" accordian book. I made one for myself last fall and love it but it's rather personal to my own family to do the same for a class project. I need help expanding on this question,

What do you count as a blessing in your life?

Some of the categories I used in my previous book were:

the miracle of LIFE
the comforts of HOME
the bonds of FAMILY
the happiness in MEMORIES
the art of RELAXATION
the joy of SIMPLE PLEASURES
the beauty of NATURE
the LOVE of a lifetime

Can you help me add to this list? I'm having a little trouble thinking outside of my own box.
Please post suggestions in the comments section. I'd love to see what you come up with.

Thanks,
Jill

Photos of First Two Class Projects!

Hey! I finally got photos of the first two projects posted! We've had some computer glitches lately making me unable to download photos from my camera. Back on track now though. Thanks for waiting. Here they are!

This is the project for Class #1:

School Days Paper Bag Book
Finished size is 6x6.5"
Class date - August 25
Fee - $25

School Days Paper Bag Book (cover)

School Days Paper Bag Book (inside view)

This is the project for Class #2:

Halloween Pop-up Book

The finished size is about 5x5"

Class date - September 22

Fee - $35

Halloween Pop-up Book (cover)

NOTE: Doorknob and plate are not included in class materials. Sorry.

Halloween Pop-up Book (inside view)

To register for classes, please contact me at gajgreen@aol.com. Classes are held in classrooms at St. John Lutheran Church at 16 Great Road, Sudbury, MA, 6:30-9:30pm on the dates posted. Space is limited so please register early.

Thanks for looking. There will be more to come!

- Jill

Thanks for looking. Hope to see you at one of my classes soon.

Here are photos of a couple of past projects of mine. Will upload photos of the first two class projects in the next couple of days. Thanks for looking.


This is the inside of a Teacher's accordian book I did for Teacher Appreciation week. Inside each pocket were special teacher inspirational or humorous quotes or sayings.

This is what the Teacher book looked like on the cover and with the book closed up.

This was a special book I put together for my husband for our anniversary. I assembled various photos that went along with the lyrics to the song "100 Years" by Five for Fighting.

More to come!