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8/31/15

Studio Calico \\ Brimfield Sneaks


Don't you hate that feeling when you come up short with ideas or creativity?  That's the way I've been for about a month now.  I can't even begin to tell you how many times I opened and starred at the September kits from Studio Calico.  I printed photos, moved papers around, but still....nothing.  Not one idea.  Then I decided to just walk away for a few weeks (thank goodness I had a few weeks, right??).  I spent that time taking photos and really falling in love with my camera again.  I love taking photos.  I love documenting our days.

Stepping away and trying something different helped tremendously.  It took away that feeling of anxiety of NOT being able to "make" anything.  It reminded me that creativity ebbs and flows in different ways - and that trying something new (or going back to something old) is just as good.

Once I found a rhythm, I was able to create four (of my new favorite) layouts in just one evening.  Three of the four sneak photos here are from the Brimfield Main Scrapbook kit.  The papers this month are just perfect and I love the softer, more subtle colors this month.  


The main kit includes this super cool star transparency (which I layered over a white piece of card stock so it's kind of hard to see here), as well as this skinny gold alpha.  I need a lifetime supply of those alpha.


I couldn't resist creating a FULL page layout filled with photos of our summer.  It's definitely a very photo heavy page, but I love it so much.  In one glance, I can relive summer all over again.


This photo is a peek of the Typewriter add-on (with a few main kit papers thrown in too).  Lots of words and layers on this page!



For my Project Life projects, I decided to stick with the 6x8 size of my July album and add in a few more pages.  I LOVE this size!  It really is so easy to work with!  

Can't wait to share the rest of these projects with you tomorrow at reveal!  What's on your shopping list?

8/27/15

August Project Life Album


Eight months, eight albums!
I love this picture above.  I love that all of our memories from this year are recorded.  And I love that I've been able to use my supplies in a creative and different way!!

I'm so excited to share another fun Project Life album with you this month over on the Studio Calico blog!  I decided to keep things simple and use an extra 4x4 album I have in my stash for August.  Most of my photos are square anyway, so it kind of was a no-brainer!

Like in previous months, my album is mixed with tags, journaling cards, stamps and extras, as well as full spread photos and typed journaling.

I know I don't add a ton of words into my albums, but I guarantee I've added more this year than any previous year doing the 12x12 size.


Here's a little walk through video of this album.  Short and sweet - just like the book!





Stop by the Studio Calico blog to see more pictures of the book, as well as read a little more about how this one came together!


8/26/15

Lunch Box Love Notes


I am always trying to think of fun, new ways to use my stash and supplies!!
Since we are in full school mode right now,  I thought it would be fun to put together some cute little lunch box notes for my daughter!  These are SO easy to make, and they are SO worth the extra effort!  My daughter loves showing off her notes at school!

Hop on over to Maggie's blog to see a quick tutorial for creating your own lunch box notes!  They are sure to put a smile on your little one's faces!



8/24/15

Week In The Life: Sunday Photos


I'll be sharing the highs and lows from each day throughout the week:

Sunday highs: Scott cooking breakfast, getting organized for the week, soccer in the backyard, morning family walk, finding Anna reading Drew books, the sound of kids laughing and playing, washing, folding and putting away all of our laundry (high five for that), the best watermelon ever, family that lives close by, day date with Scott, walking around downtown, The Pit, Rye, outdoor concerts, sneaking closer to the stage, singing at the top of our lungs on the drive home

Sunday lows: looming deadlines, no creative motivation, most of the places being closed downtown, staying up too late



8/23/15

Week In The Life: Saturday Photos






I'll be sharing the highs and lows from each day throughout the week:

Saturday highs: family breakfast, yummy Americano, Anna's outfits and her love of boots, morning walk down to the farmer's market, cool breezes, Lara Bars, drawing and coloring, Coconut Charlies, the kids changing back into their pajamas after we got home from a walk, homebodies, hanging with friends, walking downtown Wake Forest, Lafayette Village for dinner, kids running around, umbrella lights and fire pits, camp outs on the floor, happy kids

Saturday lows: farmer's market closing early, showing up for a birthday party that is next weekend (womp womp), having to work on the weekend, chasing Chase around the backyard when it was time to leave, lines at the food truck festival

8/22/15

Week In The Life: Friday Photos


I'll be sharing the highs and lows from each day throughout the week:

Friday highs: it's Fri-yay | no line at morning carpool | quiet work time in my office | morning shower | finding all of our names spelled out in scrabble tiles on the couch (by Drew) | lunch date at Gonza's with my boyfriend | chips and salsa | Jumpin' Beans | Anna's first soccer practice | dinner at a new restaurant | hangman | Christmas pajamas | potty dance for Anna | jumping on the bed

Friday lows: sub-par meal at Gonza's | no cash for the photo booth | craziness at dinner | kids acting like crazy kids | running out of printer ink | forgetting Anna's shinguards for soccer practice


8/21/15

Week In The Life: Thursday Photos


I'll be sharing the highs and lows from each day throughout the week:

Thursday highs: running with Chrissy | yummy salad | lunch duty | Scott home | afternoon coffee and chat with Chrissy | hydrangeas | family "fancy dinner night" | chicken tacos | evening lake trip | finding "fools gold" and magic rocks | walking sticks | Blue Jay Point Park | summer sunsets on the drive home | awesome neighbors | preseason football | quiet time reading my book

Thursday lows: carpool lines | heat and humidity (it's getting ridiculous here in NC) | Anna crying when I left school after lunch duty | sandy kids and dog and sand all in my car | piles and piles of laundry that need to be done | deadlines

8/20/15

Week In The Life: Wednesday Photos


I'll be sharing the highs and lows from each day throughout the week:

Wednesday highs: half way to the weekend | iced coffee | no line at Target | new make-up | taking Chase to doggie daycare | playing with paper | more texts with Marcy | legos, legos and more legos | my staple lunch: sausage, eggs and avocados | sweet comments on Instagram | watercolors | being 15 minutes early to pick Anna up | monster drawing from Anna | swinging at the playground | quick trip to the library | dinner with Mimi & Poppy (high five for not having to cook) | forehead kisses from Drew | tired pup after doggie day care | hot baths | Scott coming home today

Wednesday lows: Chase running after the neighbor's dog bright and early | the rush of the morning (even if I feel prepared and ready, it's always, always hectic) | Scott being gone | trash day | hitting my knee on the side of the chair | live chat problems | work craziness | black watercolor paint everywhere | messy craft room | out of this world humidity (so much for drying my hair) 




8/19/15

Week In The Life: Tuesday Photos


I'll be sharing the highs and lows from each day throughout the week:

Tuesday highs: pretty morning light | Anna super excited and easy to wake up this morning | a great workout with my neighbors | taking a shower before work | playdate for Drew during my work call | productive morning | carpool line by myself | loud music | instagram break | iced coffee at the gym | texts from Marcy | Drew getting so excited over legos | power kale salad from Panera | Drew holding my hand | evening bike ride with the kids | bubble baths | Drew coming in and singing to me after I tucked him into bed "I've been loving you, you've been loving me, in my sweet heart" | a quiet house | making dinner plans with the bestie 

Tuesday lows: creative drought | Drew getting sick when he wasn't with me | back pains | camera focus issues | Chase pulling on the walk like a crazy dog | pouring rain on the way to gymnastics | no umbrella | white pants and mud puddles | traffic on the way to pick up Anna | stinky trash | Chase stealing all of our socks | Drew's boo boo | Scott gone for the night | drying my hair | humidity