the possibilities are endless

working on...

I have some good stuff happening this week

* Preparing for a Studio 5 segment that will air live this Thursday

and I am using goodies from one of my all time favorite scrapbook companies, Doodlebug Design

The project includes glitter and their new product offering from the plain and simple line.

 

* Learning how to shoot pictures on manual, yes you read correctly- and I am thrilled!!

* Working on a few Halloween layouts for  Express the Moment, kit club and will share later this week. 

* The weather has cooled dramatically here in Utah it is time for the Crock Pot to come out. Going to try these two new recipes this week

Dump and Go Cheesy Chicken

End of Summer Harvest Soup

* Enjoying looking at these home decorating sites for the everyday woman.

Between Naps on the Porch and The Inspired Room

Have a great week!

It is going to be a good week

Oh yeah, I have heard the 2009 summer song so many times I even am even writing the lyrics as blog titles.

Anyway- hope everyone had a fantastic long weekend, we cleaned out our garage on Saturday, not fun but very necessary. Kent and I have taken off for a few days to Bear Lake and it feels weird to be away from home, from the kids, from the noises of our house. I am sure I will relax and enjoy it, but for now I am a bit anxious. I have tons of scrapbooking to do, lots of movies to watch, and or course books to read.

(speaking of books, I am really enjoy this collection of short stories called The Friend Who Got Away: Twenty Women's True Life Tales of Friendships that Blew Up, Burned Out or Faded Away by Jenny Offill, Elissa Schappell)

 

(thanks Ann and Michael for the recommendation)

Speaking of books, I am very excited to be blogging this week about Ella. Visit the site to see what it is all about. Check out their new ezine (that is where the posted layouts are from) and if you comment on the their blog today, you are entered to win a super cool printer from Epson.

A few of my favorite layouts from this months' ezine

the cover is full of summer happiness

great article about text and titles

 

and yes for some reason a photo of me is in 3 of the 4 layouts in this quiz article by Angie (more on our project tomorrow)

and if you haven't yet discovered fabric goodness go to a local quilt or fabric store. They have the new product releases from May quilt market and you are sure to be inspired.

I recently picked up some fabric line called Bubblegum Basics for a project that I will share with you tomorrow.

 

 

I still want to pick up the Sweetwater fabric before it is all gone

and I think this happy camper fabric line from  American Jane would be perfect to make something to brighten up our trailer.

 

 

 

Enjoy!

site for eye candy

OK, I am the first to admit, I spend quite a bit of time hanging out online,checking out cool sites, reading blogs, and learning.

I am in love with this new site- the idea of having a career as  a candy/dessert stylist is so dreamy. I don't see my future heading that way so I follow the one and only Amy Atlas.

Favorite photos below, if you need to see more, check out her website, you won't regret it.

 

 

interesting new creative community websites

When you have a minute check these out

mycraftivity.com

craftication.com

spottedcanary.com

coolphotoideas.com

hope you are having a good week!

home decor sites

I have been enjoying looking at these and my new top five are below

1. The Lettered Cottage
Love her personality and style and think her design services are a fantastic offering

2. Nesting Place
her mantra, "it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful"

3. Chez Larsson
always a favorite of mine, she works as a visual merchandiser

4. Blueprintbliss
simple, clean, and full of pretty colors

5. Justbeachy
because I have always wanted to live in a coastal cottage

Enjoy

a few new sites you might enjoy

Since I have been recovering I have also been discovering some fantastic new sites and wanted to share the ones I most enjoy

photo stylist

Sweet Paul (what an awesome job)

I can't stay away from these two blogs full of home decor and crafty whimsy

bloesem

red thread, (I must try to make these birdy mobiles)

more sites tomorrow!

write.click.scrapbook inspiration galore

Hello everyone, I am interrupting my week of folk doll posting to highlight something very fun and exciting from some of my favorite Simple peeps

They plan on bringing inspiration and ideas each month, I for one am thrilled to see these ladies working all together, so check it out. See you there!

This month's theme is to make a page about why you scrapbook

layout by Linda Barber

where women create, feature on Studio 5

watch and listen to Jo Packham talk about artist's studios and what all creative spaces should include

got paper?

well if you do then make some of these ornaments I found while perusing some of my favorite sites
use your scraps, invite your kids to join in, try and enjoy the holidays!

Can't say which ones are my favorite- cause I want to make them all

ball ornament from Design Sponge

origami star

Maybe try a 3-d paper snowflake
 

or a German star ornament

paper flowers galore

or try these super cute and super easy

still want more?

paper bow

newspaper snowflakes

holiday lace ornaments

handmade ornaments flickr pool

Have Fun!

cool designs

I was recently told about designer Orla Keily by Celeste and I have to say

that I am very drawn to her simple use of line and color- I noticed this vertical

vine design everywhere at the stationery show.

What about this crisp graphic flora look? I like it

do we have anything like this in scrapbooking yet?

wondering if anyone will come out with something like this at CHA-summer?

hmmm