The Cozy Farmhouse

On the Move

2009-10-23T10:33:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone! So, a good friend of mine recently introduced me to the sparkly new world of WordPress Blogs, and I have to say, it was love at first sight! The interface is much more of what I had been looking for, and making a new blog is always a fun and exciting change of pace for me. Thus, I decided to make the switch over to WordPress and I really hope you will come visit me! I have a whole journal full of ideas and projects and inspiration that I am dying to share with everyone! So, if you would care to join me (and I hope you do!), grab a cup of coffee and get your Cozy Farmhouse fix here!

Have a wonderful day!

Coffee with Friends

2009-10-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

This morning I had an impromptu coffee date with friends at Starbucks and it was fabulous (but then again, coffee + friends is always a win-win situation). The date was filled with swirling conversations covering virtually every topic affecting our post-college lives. Most often our greatest worries boil down to the universal quandry "What the heck am I doing with my life?!" And of course, that's where friends come in: to pull us out of our existentialist funk and remind us that we can weather whatever comes our way! :)

Janelle brought Sarah (the birthday girl this week!) cupcakes from Crumbs Bakery in Calabasas and we all got to sample one - delish! I was just looking Crumbs up (apparently they don't have an official website) and I came across this article about Jessica Simpson visiting their bakery! Heck, if I am only allotted one girl crush, it would most definitely be Miss Simpson. My friends will attest to this fascination of mine, haha! Right Jaymee? So thank you friends, for making this a wonderful start to a beautiful Sunday!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

2009-10-17T13:51:00.000-07:00

So as you know, I have been working on a Fall 2009 mini-book for awhile now and finally got around to taking a few photos! Here is just a sampling of what I've been up to. There are MANY more pages to follow! In fact, last night I was showing John what I had been working on and he told me it's not going to be a mini-book, it's going to be a freakin' MEGA-book! What a wise old owl he is. HA!
Additionally, I was so psyched to find these two silver trays at the Goodwill, aka "The Willy" according to John's family. They are just bursting at the seams with the killer one-liners these days, I'm tellin' ya. Haha! Anyways, I took one look at these fabulous trays and snatched them up immediately, for a grand total of...$1.98! SOLD! They make perfect holders for my various scrapping embellishments!

Oh, how I love other people's discarded possessions...

Finally, I just have to show you how ridiculous California weather is. The above photo was taken on Wednesday, after the most amazing rainstorm (or heavy drizzle, to be completely honest). Gorgeous, right? I was really digging the Fall vibes and the coziness of it all. But then...

I go outside to take photos on Thursday morning around 9 AM, and what do you know, it's already 90 freakin degrees out! Oh, what I would give for a cold spell of low 70's. Maybe a week of rain? Maybe some cumulus clouds every once again to remind me that it's almost November? Lest, dreams be dreams...

P.S. I Made This

2009-10-16T10:07:00.000-07:00

So, my fabulously stylish friend Janelle recently sent me this link to the most amazing DIY site! It's called P.S. I Made This and it is packed with so many great ideas!
I am especially loving this recent post about making faux-milk glass out of glass jars, puffy paint, and spray paint! Holy cow, how did they know that I would love this? It's funny because I have a hard time parting with empty glass jars; there's just something about their inherent beauty that prompts me to salvage them from the recycling bin week after week. Now I have an excellent reason! Haha. Plus, I LOVE to spray paint. What's not to love about instant gratification and saving a ton of money?

I'm telling you, this blog is GORGEOUS! Such amazing ideas broken down into easy steps that anyone could do - just genius.

In fact, Janelle and I have plans to make faux-fur vests similar to these in the very near future! How very Rachel Zoe of us...hahaha :)

Such a cozy day...

2009-10-13T12:20:00.001-07:00

This is the day I have been impatiently waiting for the past 5 months. No, it's not a long-awaited holiday or someone's birthday. It's simply a perfect fall day: rainy weather with no plans. I am living up each and every second of this weather. After all, Southern CA is not exactly known for it's rainfall. As I write this, I am listening to the Ella Fitzgerald station on Pandora, sipping a hot cup of coffee, and wearing my coziest sweater. It doesn't get any better than this...
As you know, I've been on a mini-book kick these past couple of weeks. This one is the Fall 2009 book I am happily tinkering away with everyday. I have a feeling this one is going to be quite the chunker, hahaha. More photos of the insides to follow.
I have loved gathering all my little supplies, such as this vintage bingo card, tickets, trims, and even bottle caps! They are my newest obsession. I take all salvaged bottle caps to the garage where I hammer them to flattened perfection. I think they add such a nice dimensional touch to any page and best of all, they're essentially free! I have also loved making die-cuts with my beloved Slice that I purchased last year at Cool Scrapbook Stuff. I really enjoy being able to take scraps of paper and turn them into fabulous artisan labels for all my pages. It's the little things that make the biggest difference, as we all know :)

Wedding Weekend in San Diego

2009-10-13T12:02:00.000-07:00

This past weekend my cousin married the love of her life. It was such an amazing weekend filled with several highlights: beautiful ceremony & location, lots of laughter, Ashley and I dancing to our requested Ting Ting's "Shut Up & Let Me Go," impromptu photo shoots, late night conversation, cute dogs, venturing through La Jolla, and many other little gems that I will fondly treasure in my memory...

Living It Up, Disney-Style

2009-10-05T11:18:00.000-07:00

Yesterday John and I went to Disneyland. Gorgeous weather: cool, breezy, cloudy...perfection. Here are just a few of the highlights (which I am absolutely dying to scrapbook!):

This last one is my favorite shot of the day. It's funny because I told John that all the photos that day needed to be in landscape orientation, due to the prospective mini-book I had formulated in my head (after 5 years he doesn't even question my odd requests, haha). However, one of Disney's professional photographers offered to take our picture with our camera (nice guy!), and thus, here is my favorite shot of the day, in portrait orientation. Hahaha, I guess I can't plan for everything! This one will just have to go in a frame :)

Love to Plan Ahead

2009-09-29T11:48:00.000-07:00

It should come as no surprise that I love Target. I love everything about it.

Question: What's better than walking out of a store with toothpaste, a new cocktail ring, a book, cough drops, ponytails, and a cake stand?
Answer: Nothing. Target is just plain FAB.

And to top it off, I am particularly in love with their Hollywood Intuition line that is chock-full of amazing things. Especially their gorgeous handbags at prices that even my measly budget can afford. So currently, I am trying to figure out which bag I want. Not that I need a new bag. But I want a new bag, and sometimes that's just as important as needing a new bag. I'm sure you fashionistas out there understand.

So I am torn between both of these bags, as seen above. Bag A would be perfect for trips to Disneyland, when I want to be hands-free and forced to edit what I actually bring. It's meant to be worn around the waist, like a fanny pack but fanny pack in the COOLEST, HIPPEST sense of the phrase. Bag B would be perfect for a weekend away, when you want to use it like an overnight bag. I can also imagine it as a perfect carry-on bag when flying. And despite the fact that I'm not exactly racking up the frequent flyer miles these days, I just like to entertain the thought of it.

Next weekend, I'm going to a wedding in San Diego and I already have dreams about what I will pack and what I will pack it in, etc. Bag B is looking like the ideal choice! I love the thought of filling it with a magazine, my camera, a scarf, snacks, pens and paper, sunscreen, etc. I love to pack and plan ahead for what I will need. Unpacking is a completely different story, but I digress.

Oh heck, I will probably just get both :)

Happens Every Day

2009-09-28T14:47:00.001-07:00

Oh. My. Goodness. Last night I finished one of the most well-written, poignant, touching, beautiful (the list goes on) novels I have ever laid eyes on. In fact, at certain points in the story, I was unable to read because I was crying so hard! And I am not a crier. Not in books, not in movies, rarely in real life. And there I was, just bawling for the heroine of the novel. Happens Every Day is an insanely good read. INSANELY good. I won't give away too much, but I will say it has a very happy ending. I read this book in a day, I was so enraptured. So if you're looking for a gorgeous story to keep you entertained this Fall, here's your book!

In other news, I am hoping to venture to Disneyland tomorrow and make a new mini-book detailing my adventure! Eeeee! So excited to make a mini-book. Haven't done that in quite some time. This excitement all stems from a recent post on mini-book solutions from the always-inspiring Elise Blaha. It is golden, you have to check it out!

Under the Weather and Beverly Hills

2009-09-24T17:17:00.000-07:00

Both of my parents have been sick with bronchitis for the past couple of days, so it was inevitable that I too would catch some form of a cold! Luckily it's just that - a cold. And quite honestly, I don't even mind it - it gives me a great reason to wear pajamas all day and take 5 naps! Haha! There is always a bright side...

Yesterday my friend Liz and I ventured to Beverly Hills for her job interview. It was a day to remember as there were several scheduling conflicts, HOT weather, typical LA traffic, and crazy people meandering throughout the intersections. Nonetheless, we had so much fun making fun of the situation. Plus, lunch was delish; iced-blended drinks from Coffee Bean never tasted so good; Liz secured a job; we didn't have to pay for parking; we appreciated God's greatest gift: air conditioning!; we saw Lauren Conrad from The Hills; and we cracked ourselves up over the nuances of the day. So in retrospect, it was fab! Oh! And I am almost positive I saw Rachel Zoe's apartment! You know, the penthouse suite they always show on The Rachel Zoe Project? I am so excited to see things like this, you have no idea! Hahaha...

Happy Autumn!

2009-09-22T11:36:00.000-07:00

Lots of happy things as of late. A few things I've been up to...

Working my way back into the creative mode (and making a big happy mess in the process).

Long, wonderful bike rides with good friends.

Finding insightful and inspiring blogs to delve into.

Autumn has officially arrived (and brought along the Santa Ana's)!

Cooking yummy and healthy dinners with friends.

Laughing hysterically over Jimmy Fallon's dance moves during the Emmy's.

Seeing another live taping of our beloved Conan. This time with Charlize Theron and Dave Matthews Band! So. Much. Fun! (P.S. How cute are his wife's red shoes?? LOVE!)

Going with the flow and having faith that this is where we are supposed to be.

Planning a knitting lesson with John's super-crafty Grandma.

Getting ready for a huge garage sale this coming weekend.

Enjoying lots of time outdoors.

Savoring my Fall magazines. Especially Sunset Magazine. Reading about travel immediately sends me to my "happy place."

Trips to Trader Joe's. Stocking up on low-priced produce and wine. Yum.

Planning on going to yoga tonight. Loved it before and can't wait to do it again.

Cleaning the house today. Love the satisfaction I derive from a clean living space.

Finally finishing this layout. It has been in the works for at least a month and I finally decided to complete it.

Have a wonderful first day of Fall! I am off to clean while listening to my favorite podcasts and then hit the gym later for some happy workout time :)

What's Not to Love About Friday?

2009-09-18T17:56:00.000-07:00

Being that it is Friday and there are only FOUR days left until the first official day of Fall, I decided to put together a little list of things I am loving at the moment.

Exhibit A:
Oh, how I love Rachel Zoe and all things associated with this fashionista. Love her show, love her book, love all the sparkles, love her assistant Brad, love her newsletter, love her style theories, love her over-the-top wardrobe, LOVE her!

Exhibit B:
One late night, while cleaning up before bed, the images on the TV had me double-taking every 5 seconds. Finally, I decided to sit down and watch and became absolutely enthralled by this fabulous show on HGTV called Pure Design. I'm telling you, HGTV really scored major points in my book with this amazing show. I love the host and head designer, Samantha Pynn's shabby-chic/vintage-inspired style and take on eco-friendly design. I also love all the stunning visuals. Be sure to find out when it plays in your neck of the woods...

Exhibit C:
1. { the dim sum dollies }, 2. Untitled, 3. a girl and her camera, 4. Pretty Polka Dots, 5. Untitled, 6. log cabin ttv, 7. autumn day sp 9/17 ttv, 8. winter me sp 10/12, 9. 120708, 10. forsite, 11. bandopola1, 12. Just another Starbucks morning, 13. Concord, Massachusetts, 14. precious things, 15. Introducing "Late In the Afternoon", 16. The absolutely magical atmosphere at Harvard, 17. 77_polaroid, 18. happy love day. 218/365, 19. thursday loves* 2/19, 20. amy seely - singer/songwriter
Love my Flickr Faves! If only there were any hourly pay for finding favorites on Flickr...I would be rolling in it! Ha!

Exhibit D:
Newsletters from Anthropologie in my inbox make me one happy camper. I especially love when they interview their personal shoppers. It makes my style-loving heart skip a beat! And what's not to love about the gorgeous language and sentences like: "the glow of fireflies, hum of cicadas and crunch of sweet corn giving way to sharp air, turning leaves and shiny apples in just a few short weeks." Oh, I should have been an English major...

Exhibit E:
I have been a fan of Samantha Brown since her days as the host of "Great Hotels" and continue to be fascinated by her "Weekend Getaways" adventures. A recent favorite of mine was her weekend escape to Paris. Everything about it was so magical and the real kicker: hundreds of Parisians gather together every Friday night and go ROLLERBLADING through the streets of PARIS! I honestly believe that that would be my dream come true: rollerblading + traveling + Paris + the glow of the city = heaven in my book! If I can't travel myself, I will do it vicariously through Samantha! ;)

Happy 09-09-09!

2009-09-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

09-09-09...what a fun date! And today has been fun! I swear, I spent at least two hours browsing through Flickr and being endlessly inspired. Great way to start my day! I also went on a huge bike ride with a friend who is training for the biking leg of a triathlon. We have so much fun and see so much that you don't typically see as you whiz by in a car. It even smelled like fall! Talk about oh-happy-day for me! Haha! I find that the more time I spend outdoors, the happier I am. For instance, yesterday I had a terrible headache that I just couldn't shake but I knew if I went outside for a walk, things would get better. And they did! It ended up being a great way to start a wonderful evening. Now I am off to tutor Espanol! Have a fabulous day!

For the Love of Fall

2009-09-05T14:45:00.000-07:00

Can I just say how excited I am that it's already SEPTEMBER? I am almost beside myself with anticipation for fall, so the mere fact that we are in September is really making me happy. I say this as the mercury hits over 100 degrees everyday and fires are raging nearby. Nonetheless, let's be grateful that sweaters and scarves and boots are about to make a comeback. Well, they kind of already are inching their way in. I try to rock a pair of boots at least once a day and scarves are always an excellent piece to the daily fashion puzzle. Sweaters...I'm still holding out for you! It's just too darn hot but I have faith I will be busting you out in no time soon! :)
Speaking of fall accessories, I just listed a bunch of new fall-inspired hair wear on my Etsy Shop, so be sure to have a look! The photo above features one of my new favorite headbands; one that I wear with just about everything (even to my softball games!). I promise you, I only make things that I would buy and wear (and I do wear!) myself. Despite my art school background and all the assignments that were made just to please the teacher, all I can do now is make things that I am in love with. Now I will step off my soapbox and continue on...haha :) Lately, John and I have been going on what we call "adventures." They usually occur once a week and often take place not too far from home. And they are seriously one of our best ideas yet! Two weeks ago we visited Moorpark (oh, approximately 15 minutes from home) and had such a wonderful day exploring places that we have never seen despite the close locale. For instance, how CUTE is this hair salon, as seen in the photo above? Absolutely adorable and right up my alley. This building features the common architectural style as seen on High Street - how dreamy is that? So charming and delightful, I must say. This past weekend we went to Ventura for a magical day of beach strolling, picnic lunching and shopping their gorgeous downtown area. I am in love! I recently had a fabulous dream where I worked at a creative job in Ventura - you never know, it might become reality!
Such happy campers we were! (Sigh...) I love our adventures...

Busy Weekend!

2009-08-16T10:43:00.000-07:00

Oh man, I am so happy to be back home after a VERY busy two days, spent furiously making more hair accessories and then organizing and selling them...phew! Paper Tales' Junque and Trunk Show was fun and inspiring and seriously exciting to shop at (see above and below)! It took my mom and I SIX hours to get to San Diego when in reality it should have only taken 2! Reminds me of going home for Thanksgiving this past fall - holy moly! But we made the best of it and I rekindled my love for San Diego.
The little details are always my favorite part of scrapbooking!
I was lucky to get a booth outside in the fresh air (I just wrote "hair" instead of "air"...is that a Freudian slip in marketing terms? haha!). So many vendors, such beautiful things.
Lots of Double Your Fun headbands!
All in all, it was a great experience and I got to see my favorite customer Gen!

Junque & Trunk Show!

2009-08-12T10:24:00.000-07:00

This coming Saturday (August 15th), I will be in my beloved San Diego selling my hair accessories and other goodies at Paper Tales' Junque & Trunk Show! I am so excited to be a part of such a creative event! If you're in the neighborhood, be sure to pop on by! I have been working on lots of new designs and am curious to see how they will do...Check out the Paper Tales website for details and directions.

In other news, I had the most magical evening last night! My brother, his girlfriend, my boyfriend, and I went out in the backyard and laid on the lounge chair cushions on the ground and watched the Perseid Meteor Shower (I had to look that one up, haha!). I can't even explain how fun and cozy and magical it was! We all laid side-by-side, looking up at the night sky and laughing at John and Andy's hilarious antics. Even our pup Jake got in on the action and snuggled between Ashley and I - so sweet! Such a perfect way to end a great day! :)

Been Gone So Long...

2009-08-06T10:01:00.000-07:00

Whew! These past few weeks have been crazy! Lots of fun (and some not-so-fun) things have been happening and I am just here for the ride!
To name a few:

Temp-Job (no me gusta).
Softball games.
Seeing the taping of The Conan O'Brien Show (highlight!)
Lounging poolside.
Making lots and lots of crafty goodness.
Baking cupcakes.
Applying for a countless number of jobs.
Playing Taboo and Scattergories late into the night.
Seeing "Funny People" (love that Seth Rogen).
Cleaning and organizing.
Hunting down Dot's Cupcakes in Pasadena (THE cutest shop ever!).
Looking forward to Christmas.
Renewing my Disneyland Annual Pass.
Getting hooked on "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood".
Lots of workouts at my favorite gym.
Getting ticket reservations for the September 14th taping of Conan - yesss!
Poring over Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.
Looking forward to seeing "Julie & Julia" this coming Friday!
Reserved my spot at Paper Tales' "Junque and Trunk" show next Saturday!
Loving the mix of clouds and humidity. Makes it feel like Disney World :)

Hope you all are having a wonderful summer! I will definitely be posting photos of all my projects very soon! :)

Buy 2 get 1 FREE!

2009-07-13T14:25:00.001-07:00

This week only at The Cozy Farmhouse I am doing a fun promotion: Buy any two hair accessories from the shop and receive this bobby pin for free! Be sure to mention that you are interested in the free gift at checkout in order to claim your extra accessory. This happens to be one my favorite new designs that I'm constantly wearing myself and I can't wait to share it with you too! :)

Found Paper Co.

2009-07-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

I was so excited when I found out that Xenia of the gorgeous etsy shop Found Paper Co. wanted to feature my etsy shop on her blog! I was absolutely thrilled that she would even consider me! She has a new blog feature where she showcases artists that are new to etsy and gives you a little background information about the person. I think the idea is genius and I can't wait to see who pops up in the near future! So go check out her blog today and leave her some love! :)

Resist-Paper Tutorial

2009-07-12T00:05:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I wanted to put together this tutorial for you, explaining how you can create a resist texture for your backgrounds. It's a similar concept to Heidi Swapp's new Invisibles Collection but handmade instead! So let's get started...

For my project, I'm using VersaMark ink (but any ink pad designed specifically for embossing will work), a Prima "Grate Kit Club"stamp, Glimmer Mist in "Sunflower" (but any sort of paint or spray will do), clear embossing powder, a heat gun, and white cardstock paper. Make sure you have a cover for your work surface to catch runaway embossing powder and Glimmer Mist spritzes.

I found that it's easier to stamp and emboss half of the paper first. Once that dries, do the other half. It makes it less likely that the ink will smudge or become distorted in the handling process.

Finally, make a layout with your new textured paper! Isn't it so much fun? I love finding new ways to customize my paper, since I love a rough, textured look. You could seriously make a million different backgrounds using this simple concept. I already have plans to use my woodgrain stamp, letter stamps, butterfly stamps...you get the picture! I hope you enjoy this technique! Be sure to share your layouts if you decide to try it for yourself! ;)

Happy Mess

2009-07-06T22:11:00.000-07:00

I have been in such a scrapping mood these past few days - it makes me so happy! I love to use all my fun products and tools and just jump right in. This is seriously my "happy place." Here are some examples of my happy mess that turns into fun layouts!
iPod, Slice, rub-ons, stamps...I am ready to go!

Here's one of my newer layouts...I've been on a multiple photo layout kick lately, using up all my photos and supplies which makes room for even more photos and supplies, haha! I have received some touching messages from my etsy customers and they really make my day! I am so grateful for their kind gestures. Today I read such an inspiring article on etsy that really gives me hope for my future, despite the grim economy as of late. I have faith that things will work out for the best! :) I hope everyone is having a wonderful, creative week!

Headband Land

2009-07-06T09:56:00.001-07:00

I'm having a big etsy update this week. I just added one new headband and plan on adding even more headbands and bobby pins, so stay tuned! I've also been a scrapbook FIEND this weekend, cranking out a bunch of layouts, so more photos to come! :)

Back in Action

2009-07-05T01:11:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. I had a nice relaxing day, spent scrapbooking, shopping, working out, lounging in the pool and hanging out with family...just how I like it! My family has been painting the interior walls of the house all weekend, so when I don't have a roller in my hand, I'm sneaking off to work on scrapbook layouts because I can't seem to get enough! :)
Today I took advantage of Jo-Ann's 40% sale on clear stamps, so I bought two new sets that thrill me to no end! It really doesn't take much, I swear...hahah! You can see one of the ticket stamps on the layout above. By the way, driving a Smart Car is so much fun! I thought that a VW Bug was pushing the limits of smallness, but the Smart Car takes the cake. Just FYI, in case you were wondering, haha...Here's a layout I did for the challenge group. The goal of this challenge was to incorporate 80% Hambly in your layout, so I did my best! I tend to be a Hambly hoarder (so I've noticed!) mainly because I'm in love with anything they make and also because, well...they're not super cheap. But I am DETERMINED to use my stash! I figure, there will always be something new and exciting just around the corner so I might as well use it up and enjoy it!
My boyfriend and brother were somehow capable of convincing me to buy them these raccoon skin caps at Disneyland last month. The photoshoots that ensued were worth every penny! I swear, these boys have me rolling on the floor with all their crazy antics...Finally I have been creating headbands/ hair accessories like CRAZY! I literally filled this basket! I just took photos today, so be on the lookout for an etsy update in the next two days - wahoo! :)

Inspiration for Your Thursday

2009-06-18T10:21:00.000-07:00

Well hello there! I am so thrilled that the weather here in Southern CA has been so nice and summery! Not too hot, not too cold, not too June-gloomy...perfect! Today I want to share some links to things/people/ideas that are totally inspiring me these days!

First of all, I love Ali Edwards and all her fabulous ideas and such. So I am especially thrilled about her new "Tuesday Tutorial" series! My favorite thus far is this one from Heidi Swapp!

This blog packs a huge visual punch in the home decorating arena! Check out Desire to Inspire if you are in the mood to see some serious eye candy!

Some gorgeous layouts: love the arrangement, love everything she does, love the clustering, love the simple color scheme, and love how magical it is

Ever since my boyfriend taught me how to put YouTube videos on my iPod, I have become obsessed with finding awesome crafting tutorials and then watching whenever and wherever I want! Kristina Werner has an amazing library of card-making videos that I definitely recommend for your viewing pleasure.

The Simply Handmade blog has such great crafty ideas, not to mention a FREE mini-book download (Gen, isn't just heavenly??)!

This cute little jewelry display

Seeing people's workspaces is almost more inspiring than seeing the final product! I also love this one and this one too!

The teacups and carousel make me want to create another Disneyland album! Speaking of Disneyland, John and I need to renew our annual passes soon! Eek! It is always a huge investment but in our little world, it is worth every penny! We are such Disneyland-aholics and have now become spoiled for life! haha!

Right now I am reading How Starbucks Saved My Life and I have to say it is such a good read. Very inspiring to someone who is quickly becoming disenchanted with the job market...

Joann's is currently having a huge sale! I've already been there twice this week, where I bought some gorgeous tulle for all my tulle needs (hahah) and this because I have a sudden urge to incorporate paper into my jewelry :)

In other news, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has so kindly purchased hair accessories from my shop. You have no idea how much it means to me to know that other people "get" what I'm all about! So thank you, thank you, thank you! :)

Wahoooo!

2009-06-17T12:17:00.001-07:00

So I am feeling newly inspired. I've been organizing and re-organizing my craft supplies and it just makes it THAT much better to actually create things when I can find them easily. Novel concept, I know, haha! I have not forgotten about the challenges, Gen and Cherie, I've actually been working on weeks' past challenges, as seen below:

The layouts above all pertain to the challenges. Using scraps, using a die-cut machine, etc. So much fun to try new things! But now it's my turn, so here is this week's challenge: Find a layout of another scrapper (online, in a magazine, wherever), and without scraplifting, get inspired by it to create your own rendition. I often get so inspired by layouts for no reason at all. Sometimes it's the color scheme, sometimes it's the way product is being used, sometimes it's the theme...you get the picture. Be sure to post the inspiring layout when you post your own. I can't wait to see what you gals come up with! :)