For years I’ve seen other people posting their photos for Week in the Life. For those of you who haven’t heard of it, it’s a project meant to capture your everyday life through pictures and words. You can learn more at Ali Edwards blog. I’ve always thought about doing it. I’ve wanted to do it.… Continue reading Week in the Life Day One
I have never done Week in the Life before. For years I’ve watched people post amazing photos and layouts documenting their week and thought “I’d like to do that someday”. Well, that day (week) has come! Ali Edwards is an idol of mine. I mean, who doesn’t love her laid-back approach to scrapbooking? The way… Continue reading Preparing for Week In The Life
It started out like a day just like any other. I was on my phone scrolling through my Facebook feed when I saw this: April 28th is a Thursday and I work. Bowling Green is 4 hours away. I need more scrapbook stuff like I need a hole in the head. Before I knew it,… Continue reading Studio Calico Warehouse Sale with the Scrap Gals
Today I’ve got another layout based on a sketch from the Ready, Sketch, Go class. I’ve been trying to spend less time stressing over each and every element and choice when I’m scrapbooking and this sketch seemed like a good one for that. I don’t have any little kids in the house anymore, so some… Continue reading Sew Wonderful
Have you seen all those gorgeous sayings done in brush lettering lately? I’ve always been a collector of sayings and love quotes. You know what makes them even better? Seeing them written in bold colorful strokes of watercolor. I have tried hand lettering with brush pens and have been a miserable failure. I’m ashamed to… Continue reading Brush Lettering in Project Life
You’ve heard the saying practice makes perfect, right? Well, in case you were raised by wolves or live under a rock, the basic idea is the more you do something the better you get. We usually think of that in terms of learning something new or when trying to get better at a task. I’ve… Continue reading The Struggle is Real
There are a lot of ways that people approach scrapbooking. Some people see products that they love and are inspired to create a layout. Others are drawn to a particular photograph and plan their page around that. There are those who think of a story they want to tell and build a layout with that… Continue reading Getting through the Fear
Is anyone else ready for summer? I know I am! It’s not like we have the worst winters here in Indiana, but by the middle of February I have had enough of cold toes, the chance of icy roads, and wearing a coat. So when I saw the grid sketch in the Ready, Sketch, Go… Continue reading Summer, Simple Stories Style
I have a confession. I have a Silhouette Cameo and I hardly EVER use it! I know I’m not the only one, right? You’re on Pinterest or in the store and see something that you Absolutely. Must. Have. Instantly a million things come to mind- all the ideas, the ways it will save you time,… Continue reading Putting My Cameo To Use
I’ve got another layout today based on a sketch in the Ready, Sketch, Go class. And let me tell you, this one took me right out of my comfort zone! I’ve been scrapping for over 15 years and I can’t think of a single time I’ve used a large circle as part of my layout.… Continue reading Thinking Outside the Circle
