Another day in the books. This was not a normal Monday for me. Usually, I close at work on Mondays, which means a little sleeping in. But another manager is on vacation so it was up and at ’em bright and early. I’ve been wearing contacts since I was 14. I’ll save you the math-… Continue reading Week in the Life- Monday
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
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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 million reasons I love crafting. I love making something out of paper and adhesive. I love documenting my stories in a creative and fun way. I love the smell of paper and shopping for all the amazing supplies. I love the look on someone’s face when they open a gift I’ve made… Continue reading Generations of Crafters
Three months down. Surely I’m not the only one who thinks this year is flying by, am I? March was a pretty busy month. The weather warmed up considerably and it truly felt like spring was just around the corner. It certainly had me fooled. We had snow flurries yesterday here in Indiana. Well played,… Continue reading March Project Life
