tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69788475323919518572024-03-20T10:53:03.537-07:00Create OftenJennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comBlogger922125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-32783251257440309822020-08-24T19:45:00.001-07:002020-08-24T19:45:00.386-07:00How to Create 2 Layouts 1 Way | Side by Side<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDdCQ2Q457tutGSyMOSLHm7epX-g-p3RU_AFiWmgCWoOnhK33lwxZQK41dr-rFklnPEIUow-y8CsYqGD1gSvscv7FG3LAh1ujdM6JrOOe_r4rleMS5Mw7pPdv8oNctynwVQKAHVPy_4E/s900/August-23.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDdCQ2Q457tutGSyMOSLHm7epX-g-p3RU_AFiWmgCWoOnhK33lwxZQK41dr-rFklnPEIUow-y8CsYqGD1gSvscv7FG3LAh1ujdM6JrOOe_r4rleMS5Mw7pPdv8oNctynwVQKAHVPy_4E/s640/August-23.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>As a mom, my time is valuable. I use to take several hours to create a scrapbook layout and now have looked that that time differently. I might have a few hours to scrapbook, but whipping out as many pages is now my goal! </p><p><br /></p><p>Using Heidi Swapp's Storyline Chapters albums helps save time because the albums come with base pages. These pages are acid free and designed to add photos and a story.</p><p><br /></p><p>Another time saver is deciding a design for a layout and creating several pages that are similar. Here I have created two layouts with one way - side by side photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>I usually keep my images 4x6 because it quick to print from home or have printed at my local printer. So, with this design of putting 2 4x6 images side by side keeps me from wasting time overthinking it! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBV2WjLUlINdQhsM9xcDhPsItgpJrh2uPLQ-yxbFB9_0KkCCzPX0gd4oQgNzWm4EMZST6DHkOjhGu1u67khJMBDHIfDRO8vu7vFZvdtRUZfcWDfF-B-LjPv4L1eGyb-QGyiq-O_SOKHNk/s900/August-22.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBV2WjLUlINdQhsM9xcDhPsItgpJrh2uPLQ-yxbFB9_0KkCCzPX0gd4oQgNzWm4EMZST6DHkOjhGu1u67khJMBDHIfDRO8vu7vFZvdtRUZfcWDfF-B-LjPv4L1eGyb-QGyiq-O_SOKHNk/s640/August-22.JPG" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The first layout is matted with some basic scrapbook paper. Card paper pads can even make this matting job faster! The title runs along the left side for a fun look.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWSrDlfnWu34kCSSyK4ese-txi4WUt76id53AZAQdYtxCi6IPVEdVhLm5iyNehcjQdzEHdO33Fm2G8L7nEXfqSf6Vlha63kf_h66HK31_nEym5qR-EpWyrBuXcK7DCGLwZXXhWhFHcUs/s900/August-17.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWSrDlfnWu34kCSSyK4ese-txi4WUt76id53AZAQdYtxCi6IPVEdVhLm5iyNehcjQdzEHdO33Fm2G8L7nEXfqSf6Vlha63kf_h66HK31_nEym5qR-EpWyrBuXcK7DCGLwZXXhWhFHcUs/s640/August-17.JPG" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The second layout is quickly put together with stickers. I usually like to type my journaling but when I am creating Storyline layouts I am making sure to remember that it is going to be important for my children to see my handwriting one day. These journaling spots on the bottom of the page help keep my handwriting in a controlled space, Ha!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8IfsNeLTVuoKAbRgKpUOOmELxkqnWLvJIo1Z2wz1QX2E34CCHvrV77-M0osCl9ONhujma0h2SsKW2lFqw8-Vt34Nig-FXuj6wVB_dL9KXHgL1FSm3a9eNVtWjvaIK0VCtGkTSqNXwBY/s900/August-16.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8IfsNeLTVuoKAbRgKpUOOmELxkqnWLvJIo1Z2wz1QX2E34CCHvrV77-M0osCl9ONhujma0h2SsKW2lFqw8-Vt34Nig-FXuj6wVB_dL9KXHgL1FSm3a9eNVtWjvaIK0VCtGkTSqNXwBY/s640/August-16.JPG" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>This is simple yet a great way to get 2 layouts done in under 20 minutes! It gives me such satisfaction to get these pages into the kids' albums. </p><p>You can find Heidi Swapp Storyline albums at JOANN and online. Please note that this is not a sponsored post and all these designs and ideas are my own.</p><p>Stay tuned in to for a few more ways I am using Storyline to scrapbook pages in under 20 minutes. </p>Jennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-7194096388636543542020-08-22T19:16:00.008-07:002020-08-22T20:12:56.947-07:00Foil Quill Stenciling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4n6fFaauzp-ogepy9mpCMB3wZX_E4iBKZYxkmRFeVipIvkzMrvJ2805AvVZC1dBI7IrB4VKOI7FMuThImUwQD4ctZPl8ujo_T0AmAJ8fvmaPJGluZQAz7KngXXfL0KUtjINCQjYfcGro/s900/August-38.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4n6fFaauzp-ogepy9mpCMB3wZX_E4iBKZYxkmRFeVipIvkzMrvJ2805AvVZC1dBI7IrB4VKOI7FMuThImUwQD4ctZPl8ujo_T0AmAJ8fvmaPJGluZQAz7KngXXfL0KUtjINCQjYfcGro/s640/August-38.JPG" /></a></div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I love foil. I also love mixed media. However, more than ever, I love finding a quick and easy way to add that foiled look to my project without pulling out a dozen supplies.</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">This layout came together quickly with adding the <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-315518.html" style="color: #c31562; max-width: calc(770px); outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp Stencil</a> to the top of the paper and using the <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/products/?w=We+R+Memory+Keepers+Foil+Quill+Freestyle+Pen" style="color: #c31562; max-width: calc(770px); outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;" target="_blank">We R Memory Keepers Foil Quill Freestyle Pen</a> to just trace the words on to the paper. This stencil pack is made with thick poster board and designed to use the MINC Texture Paste. Yet, I love that I can get several uses out of it by using it with the Foil Quill first. </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;" /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNk17SUdt1833AzAvMuzPPmQaC-yr7f4tAoSV-HBi4Dvi6HMNr5_aWa7khVgTnu7S2VuzEVWRk2ies78PgsonJwZLVc_i5CCRB6w3nB1YCPesKvEyylKeJGb9VSI85r5m-CgZDm8BB4J4/s900/August-37.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Foil Quill Stenciling on a Scrapbook Layout" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNk17SUdt1833AzAvMuzPPmQaC-yr7f4tAoSV-HBi4Dvi6HMNr5_aWa7khVgTnu7S2VuzEVWRk2ies78PgsonJwZLVc_i5CCRB6w3nB1YCPesKvEyylKeJGb9VSI85r5m-CgZDm8BB4J4/w640-h640/August-37.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please note this is not a sponsored post and all ideas and opinions are my own.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p>To get this foiled distressed look on the alphabet chipboard letters, I drew with the Heidi Swapp Glue Pen along the edges and then, when it was tacky, used MINC foil to press gold on those tacky areas. This was so quick and easy that I will be doing it again!</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope these simple foiling techniques will make you stretch your foiling supplies even farther! </p><p><br /></p>Jennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-29841321116733942018-08-07T12:29:00.001-07:002018-08-07T12:59:13.258-07:00Introducing Color Pour <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always been intrigued by the paint pour trend. I have loved the idea and the look, but the thought of mixing a bunch of chemicals together and the mess of mixing paints frightened me. So, when American Crafts asked if I would like to try their new <a href="http://colorpour.com/">Color Pour collection</a>, now in <a href="https://www.joann.com/search?q=color+pour">Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores</a>, - with NO mixing involved, I was excited to say the least!<br />
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When I got the Color Pour Kit, I was kind of surprised. I mean, this was it? I was sent the <a href="https://www.joann.com/american-crafts-color-pour-pre-mixed-paint-kit-4%2Fpk-tidal-wave/16188922.html#q=color%2Bpour&start=1">Tidal Wave Paint Kit</a>. I also chose to add the <a href="https://www.joann.com/american-crafts-color-pour-pre-mixed-metallic-paint-8oz/zprd_16188815a.html#q=color%2Bpour&start=1">Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint in Gold</a> because I can never get enough gold in my life. Ha!<br />
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The process was easy for an 18x24 canvas. <br />
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1.Prep my area with a tarp.<br />
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2. Pour Metallic paint into one large disposable cup (cups provided in the starter kit). Or use the <a href="https://www.joann.com/american-crafts-color-pour-measuring-cups-4%2Fpkg/16189102.html#q=color%2Bpour&start=1">Color Pour Measuring Cups</a> sold separately. <br />
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3. Pour all the paint from the kit from lightest to darkest into the cup with the metallic. No mixing needed.<br />
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4. Turn cup upside down on canvas (place canvas on cup upside down and flip canvas over). <a href="https://www.colorpour.com/overview/">Watch the video to see how easy it really is</a>! Move the canvas around to have paint go across the entire surface. <br />
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5. With the canvas propped on upside down plastic cups, have the canvas dry overnight. <br />
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I did this project after putting the kids to bed and let it sit overnight. I was able to move the canvas in the morning off the tarp, but it still needed to dry for another 6-8 hours before I could touch the top of the surface.<br />
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While the canvas was wet, I did add glitter from the Galaxy Surge Kit. For those that have been following me, know I have a terrible anxiety to glitter. I loved being able to add glitter without the glue in the kit. I just poured the glitter to the wet paint and let it dry. I was able to easily pick up the tarp the next day and throw out any glitter that fell. Best clean up ever!<br />
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After the canvas was completely dry, I added gold foil flakes. The flakes seem to be the same as Heidi Swapp's Foil Flakes so it was easy to use with glue and a paint brush. I followed some of the original flow of the pour to tell me where to add the flakes.<br />
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I hope you give Color Pour a try! It was such a fun experience! I was thinking of putting a vinyl quote on my canvas until I decided it would be awesome to add a Heidi Swapp Neon Word right on the top! I just sliced a small hole in the canvas with a craft knife and pushed the wire through. Then, the battery pack can sit behind the canvas to turn on at night for a fun glow!<br />
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You can find all the <a href="https://www.joann.com/search?q=color+pour">Color Pour</a> and <a href="https://www.joann.com/search?q=heidi+swapp+neon">Heidi Swapp Neon Wall Words</a> at your local Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores <a href="https://www.joann.com/search?q=color+pour">or online here</a>.<br />
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There is something I love so much about matching my photographs to papers. In my scrapbooking crop days, I would bring my photos to the scrapbook store and I would walk around the paper racks with my photos in hand dragging them across the pages looking for the perfect color match.<br />
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It was something I loved so much that when my mother would come to visit she would give me her stack of photos ask me to match the papers for her so she didn't have to. Ha!<br />
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Sometimes it is just a pop of color that I can pull out from the photo, like in this case, my daughter's headband. Then, the page evolves from there.<br />
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This page from Heidi Swapp's Hawthorne collection is designed for cutting apart and using each card on its own. Instead I used it just as it was for a background. It looks like I took the effort in cutting each piece of paper but instead it was so much more simpler than that. I just matted my photo and placed it on the paper. Easy as can be.<br />
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I also made sure to use the Foam Stickers from the collection. They are easy to use! I added Hot Pink MINC Reactive Foil to it on the 0 heat setting on the MINC Foil Applicator. This just added the perfect amount of pressure to make the foil stick to the words.<br />
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I do love the Hawthorne Ephemera pieces. Some of them can be run through the MINC Foil Applicator Machine, but I just left them as they were.<br />
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If your kids are anything like mine, they are counting down the days before summer! That deserves a celebration alone, but this year we are also celebrating a graduation! <br />
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This year marks a new chapter in my son's life as he graduates from elementary school. He, like I am sure many of his peers, are a little apprehensive for the school year to end. Starting middle school is such a huge step for this pre-teen. He is trying to hold on to the memories that he has had with all of his teachers and friends with all his heart.To help him with this transition we have thrown him a summer party.<br />
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Everything is better with a party, right?<br />
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Lemonade is his favorite and so are these American Crafts Milk Glasses. Every time I pull them out I add a belly band with pattern paper and drop in a paper straw and he feels special.<br />
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I foiled a Heidi Swapp Wall Word with Heidi Swapp Foil Flakes. I loved using the Heidi Swapp Magic Medium as glue because it dries fast! I sponged it on the word in small sections adding foil flakes to, and then letting it dry all the way before buffing with a tissue.<br />
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Heidi's special Letterboard hack is to use small velcro pieces to the back of the word to attach the Wall Word to the board. It works perfectly. Just carefully remove the word carefully after the party so it doesn't damage the letterboard.<br />
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Ice cream sandwiches to keep cool and some good company, will make any party a success!<br />
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So here is to my sweet boy and the new chapter in his life! As his mom, I am having mixed feelings about his growing up, but a party will help me feel a little better about the changes. So will a bit of chocolate.<br />
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<b>Supplies | </b><a href="http://heidiswapp.com/product-tag/jo-ann-wall-word/">Heidi Swapp Wall Words - Chill in select Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores</a>, <a href="http://www.heidiswappstore.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&CategoryID=1371&ProductID=24904&PPG=2&RootCatCode=09000">Heidi Swapp Rose Gold Foil Flakes</a>, <a href="http://www.heidiswappstore.com/default.aspx?PageID=1006&CategoryID=1375">Heidi Swapp Letterboard X-Large, Heidi Swapp Letterboard Alphas 2 Inch Serif Pink, 1 Inch Serif Pink, 1/2 Inch Serif Pink</a>, <a href="http://www.heidiswappstore.com/default.aspx?PageID=1006&CategoryID=1372">Heidi Swapp Pineapple Crush Pattern Paper</a>, Self Adhesive Velcro, <a href="http://www.cratepaper.com/default.aspx?PageID=252&CategoryID=1028&ProductID=20468&RootCatCode=03000">Crate Paper Ceramic Stand</a>, Paper Straws, <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=957&CategoryID=933">We R Memory Keepers Tissue Fringe</a>, and American Crafts Milk BottlesJennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-80102712840827341432018-03-08T23:20:00.001-08:002018-03-08T23:20:07.171-08:00What is the Definition of Scrapbooking?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was two weeks ago that my son turned 11. I made sure his baby album was pulled off the shelf and on display. My family enjoyed looking at the photos, especially the children. However, it wasn't until my mother-in-law looked at the album and said something out loud. What she said had been giving me mom-guilt for some time now...<br />
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She turned the pages and pointed to those pages filled with stickers and loaded down with embellishments and said, "So this is what <i>real</i> scrapbook pages look like." She was looking proudly at my work but I saw what was missing. Where was the story? Where was the basic information about the photos that I don't even remember anymore?<br />
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I had to admit out loud to her that although the page was a way I could express myself artistically, it wasn't really a "scrapbook page"... Memory keeping should be just that - about the memory. Not a page filled with "stuff". Although that is fun too! <br />
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I am going back to the basics with Heidi Swapp's Storyline collection. The who, what, when, where is easily filled out on the pages that come inside the album's page protectors. I created this double page layout with the photos my sister sent me after a birthday trip she and my brother-in-law took E on.<br />
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Don't have that many pictures for your own story? No worries! Just use these sketches as your guide to create two separate layouts.<br />
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With Storyline I am closer to doing that! You can find Storyline and the new <a href="http://heidiswapp.com/product-tag/storyline-2/">Heidi Swapp Storyline albums</a> at<a href="http://www.michaels.com/"> Michaels Stores</a>!<br />
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11 years from now I hope that I can be better at making sure his life moments and our memories are documented.<br />
Jennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-1342660557385659592018-02-06T13:52:00.001-08:002018-02-06T15:04:07.279-08:00Donut Valentine's Day Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyone loves a good donut party... even the hostess! Just add colorful donuts to platters and light up a Heidi Swapp Lightbox and you have a quick and easy party for all ages. <br />
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It is never good to promise your kids a Valentine's Day Donut Party on Super Bowl Sunday. Just write that day on the calendar if you are a crafter so you don't forget! Two stores later these were the only donuts that were not decorated in team colors. Ha!<br />
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The kids didn't seem to mind that I took a little longer at the store for the treats. They ate them just the same. They also thought having some milk in these mason jar glasses and crazy straws were a lot of fun!<br />
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I loved making these notebooks. After dessert the older kids (or adults) can join in making a fun
notebook to take home with them. Let me share with you how I created
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Pre-cut pattern paper to fit the top of the notebook. I scored along the fold lines to help the paper fit easier. Then I foiled a sheet of Heidi Swapp MINC Toner Paper with the NEW Iridescent MINC Reactive Foil. It has so much shine!<br />
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After tracing along the foiled Toner Paper along the flap, I cut it out. Then it is as easy as gluing the papers on the front with a glue stick!<br />
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I love using a glue stick for notebook covers. It gives you a bit of freedom to move the paper as you need to around the spine. <br />
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With the left over foiled pieces, create cute Strawberry Arrows Skewers. So fun and a great after crafting snack. <br />
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You can find all the party supplies here:<br />
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<a href="http://heidiswapp.com/product-category/hawthorne/">Heidi Swapp Hawthorne Paper Collection and Stamps</a><br />
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<a href="http://heidiswapp.com/product/fresh-start-clear-stamps-food/">Heidi Swapp Fresh Start Stamps (Donut) </a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2seNCDx">Heidi Swapp Lightbox</a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2BgV5Vw">Heidi Swapp Lightbox Pink Alphabet</a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2Bge0QE">Heidi Swapp Lightbox Icons</a><br />
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You never need an excuse to snuggle and binge watch Netflix! Invite someone you love to cozy up with a Heidi Swapp Lightbox. Create a cozy for your Lightbox too with this easy beginners crochet pattern!<br />
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It doesn't matter whether you have a regular, mini, or shelf Lightbox. This pattern will work for all sizes! <br />
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Click on the photo below to download the <a href="https://app.box.com/s/1o9t1lhvry18oknep143hqio3m1epwfk">Heidi Swapp Lightbox Crochet Pattern</a>! <br />
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Make the pattern shorter and you can create cozies for your hot cocoa too! <br />
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To get your free Cuddle Weather Lightbox insert printable head to Heidi Swapp's website right here!<br />
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Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br />
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<br />Jennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-43538746362952951842017-12-12T15:50:00.002-08:002017-12-12T15:50:44.223-08:0040 Selfies Before 40 Album<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As my 40th birthday was coming I realized that in the last year I hadn't taken very many photos of myself and if I did, they for sure were not printed. This is what kicked off the inspiration behind my 40 Selfies Before I am 40 Album... well that and 3 other things.<br />
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<b>Why 40 Selfies?</b><br />
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Here are 3 reasons why I started this project.<br />
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<i>The family albums I had didn't say anything about the personality of those photographed. </i><br />
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This summer I have been working on a lot of family genealogy preservation. I had the opportunity to preserve photos that date back over one hundred years. In every album, these people end up just being a name. We might have an opportunity to hear one or two stories about their lives that might give us a glimpse of what their personalities were like. I don't want to be just a name in a book. I want to leave a legacy behind for my children and grand children to always remember.<br />
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<i>What is special about a selfie? </i><br />
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Why do children in this generation not have a problem getting their photograph taken? I think it is because they live in a social media age. Kids are with their friends taking photos all the time - sharing, texting, and uploading them everywhere.<br />
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I was feeling like, as I got older, I was taking less photos of myself. Well, let's be honest. As a stay at home working mom there are more days that I am in a messy bun getting stuff done - and even I don't want to photograph myself looking like that. Ha!<br />
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My theory was that if I took the time to intentionally photograph myself, like kids today, when I do have my make-up and hair done I would gain some self confidence. Even if it took several shots (with a filter, ha!) to get the picture I want, that would be ok.<br />
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I also needed a deadline to finish this project. It would take a lot of pictures to get me comfortable in front of the camera again and 40 before 40 would give me the time I needed.<br />
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<i>I haven't really told my story.</i><br />
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There was a lot of fun things about my childhood that I forgot about or hadn't shared with my husband or children yet. As I started to answer some simple questions, the memories started to just flow. Telling my story didn't need to take hours. It was easier to type up a small paragraph on a card then sit down and write a novel. I just needed to write down those simple memories that were coming back to my mind. <i> </i><br />
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<b>What questions did I answer?</b><br />
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Here are some of the simple questions I answered. As the memories started to flood back, I kept on gathering more cards and continuing on to the next story.<br />
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<i>What is your favorite holiday?</i><br />
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<i>What is a family tradition you had as a child?</i><br />
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<i>What is your favorite quote or verse from the Bible?</i><br />
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<i>What is your favorite color? Why?</i><br />
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<i>Do you have a silly fear? </i><br />
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<i>What are your goals?</i><br />
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<i>As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?</i><br />
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<i>Is there a miracle that happened in your life?</i><br />
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<i>How did you meet your spouse? </i><br />
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<i>What were your hobbies as a child?</i><br />
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<i>What are your hobbies now?</i><br />
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<i>Do you have any advice for your children?</i><br />
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<i>Where did you grow up as a child? </i><br />
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<i>What did you love to do for fun as a child?</i><br />
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<i>Did you ever compete in a sport or other after school activities? </i><br />
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<i>What did you do during summer vacations?</i><br />
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<i>What was your first job?</i><br />
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<i>Where did you spend Christmas? Any special memories you want to share?</i><br />
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<i>What is your favorite season?</i><br />
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<i>Do you have a favorite flower?</i><br />
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<i>What is something you learned to do as a child? Did you like it or not?</i><br />
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<i>What was your favorite subject in high school?</i><br />
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<i>When did you get your driver's license? Who taught you how to drive? </i><br />
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<i>Did you share a room as a child? If so, what were some challenges? </i><br />
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<i><i>Who was your best friend as a child?</i> </i><br />
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Now that the album is complete, I am so glad I followed through! If you don't want to do 40 Selfies (hey, maybe you are a whole lot younger than I am) you don't have to! Just getting some photos of yourself printed is what is important. Tell your story because YOU make a difference! <br />
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To find smaller <a href="http://heidiswapp.com/instax-vintage/">Instax albums</a> that would work perfectly with this project, you can use <a href="http://heidiswapp.com/instax-vintage/">these albums and filler cards by Heidi Swapp</a>!<br />
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I am packed and ready to go to a local crop! It is tradition that my sister holds an all-night crop event at her home. First we head to our independent local Craft Warehouse's annual open house. It is a craft store's Black Friday with games to earn prizes, amazing sales, and make and takes all night long. It officially kicks off the holiday season for us!<br />
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Afterwards, we head to her house for dinner and to work on projects all night long. Since my sister lives about 35 minutes from my house and I don't drive well in the dark, I just stay the night.<br />
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There are three kinds of croppers. If you don't know what a cropper is, it is a person that brings their paper crafting supplies to an event (whether it is a conference, get together with friends, or store crop night).<br />
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The first cropper is the one like my friend. She literally brings EVERYTHING she owns. We all laugh at her as she wheels in her wagon of supplies. As a card maker, she just doesn't know what she might need to make her card. Does she use even half of the stuff she hauls? - No! It is who she is and we don't judge. Oh no we do not judge, cause if we need something we can always ask her and she will let us borrow it. Ha! She also works hard during her crop time. She is there to get her craft on!<br />
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The second cropper is like me. I love to visit while I am at an event. So, I only bring a few projects to work on. I make sure I get that work done while I am there, but I also take the time to walk around and talk with my friends. I can't work on multiple projects at once, so I limit myself to 2 bags. I also don't like a messy table so staying organized while in a limited work space is key for me.<br />
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The third cropper is the person that doesn't know what to pack! They come but really aren't sure what to work on. Sometimes they love to sit and chat. They will even bring their scrapbooks to show them to friends, but don't have a goal besides having a good time. Hey, they bring the best snacks too. That's ok because they are building relationships and enjoying the time away with friends!<br />
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Whether you are Cropper 1, 2, or 3 you will love having the Totally Tiffany Cropper Seat to hold your supplies so that you can have more room at your table. I was so excited to get all my supplies into the The Lois Buddy All Event Bag. Also, the Cropper Seat goes directly into it's own bag so you can carry it easily! No need to bring in a wagon for these supplies! Just carry and go!<br />
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Here is a video I created to share what I pack to go to an event!<br />
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As promised here is a list of everything I used to pack my supplies.<br />
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<a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/crop-seat-plus-buddies/">Crop Seat</a> <br />
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<a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/lois-buddy-bag-all-event-tote/">Lois Buddy All Event Bag</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/organize-rulers-knitting-needles/">Brandy Buddy Bag</a> - Watercolors, burshes, and small shot glass for water<br />
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<a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/shelly-washi-tape-organizer-storage/">Shelly Buddy Bag</a> - Adhesive<br />
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<a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/pen-pencil-marker-organizer-craft-supplies/">Debra Buddy Bag</a> - Instax refills and Card Packs <br />
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<a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/glitter-glue-stickles-re-inkers-organizer/">Teresa Buddy Bag</a> - Stapler, scissors, pen<br />
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<a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/organizer-paint-spray-organization-storage-gail-ez2o/">Gail Buddy Bag</a> - Large and regular size washi/glitter tape<br />
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or <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/craft-supply-organizer-set-10pc/">10 pc Buddy Bag Set</a> <br />
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It has been a year since we put an offer on this house and I started packing up my office and craft space for the move. Now, even after downsizing all the "stuff" that I had before moving here, I realized it was now to me to re-evaluate once again. Piles started to consume me and I started to feel the chaos that clutter can do to a person. It was time to reclaim my room and find a solution to the problems in my craft room.<br />
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In January, I shared my room makeover over at the <a href="http://heidiswapp.com/office-and-craft-room-makeover/">Heidi Swapp blog right here</a>.<br />
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The room was pretty organized but I found that the book case filled up fast with the supplies I needed to have on hand. Plus, I didn't want my planners and journals in another part of the house so I measured my space and realized that the IKEA Kallax was a better fit for my needs.<br />
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The Kallax is shorter than the book shelf, but I measured the space and if I need more storage down the road, I can add another 4 cube Kallax to the top to line up with the other shelving on the left. <br />
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One of the reasons why I went with this system is because Totally-Tiffany's storage systems were created to fit on a Kallax. For example, on the top shelf all the way to the left, the Stash and Store Organizers fit the Letterboard letters perfectly. I can now just grab a tray and take it to the board and now the other way around!<br />
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The <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product-category/fab-files-organize-your-paper-crafting-supplies/">12" Fab File Folders</a> fit this space perfectly too! I am storing all my Minc Reactive Foils in ONE Fab File! More about how I am storing my Minc supplies later...<br />
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The <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/">We R Memory Keepers</a> Stitch Happy started to get crowded on another shelf, so it fits in it's own cubby with the cords tucked away behind it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bazzillbasics.com/">Bazzill Basics Cardstock</a> sits upright for easy access and storage binders sit for me to store my Lightbox Letters quickly.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product-category/fab-files-organize-your-paper-crafting-supplies/">8.5x11 Fab Files</a> are perfect for smaller paper pads and magazines! For inspiration, I can quickly grab the box and go!<br />
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Being organized (and staying that way) helps keeps me at peace. I have noticed that living plants also make me happy. They purify the air which is a huge bonus! If you know certain colors help you feel more at peace use them! For me white, pink, gold, and a touch of black help my mind rest. The white neutralizes my work space while the touches of color just makes me smile.What is the color that helps calm YOU?<br />
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If you are trying to find ways to organize your space check out <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/">Totally-Tiffany's website</a> for storage options! Check out the links below for more ways I organized my craft room. <br />
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I am now very careful when it comes to my hot glue gun. When my daughter was a toddler, she pulled the cord to my hot glue gun and I wasn't fast enough to get to her before the tip made it on to her lips. There is nothing like mommy guilt. It was then that I turned to a cordless hot glue gun. Now, I am excited to have something for it to sit on for more safety and functionality!<br />
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With the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/hot-glue-gun-stand/">Totally Tiffany Hot Glue Gun Holder</a>, my adhesive can sit at my desk when I am not using it and up high if I have little fingers around. I don't have to worry about it getting knocked off a shelf and burning my carpet (not like that has happened before - cough)! If you are a crafter, I am sure you have either hot glue gun war stories or war wounds too! Ha!<br />
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The glass tile is perfect to catch those annoying drippings. Tiffany recommends placing a sticky pad there so that you can pull the papers off when you are finished with your project. This makes even faster clean-up.<br />
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Not only does the holder make a great adhesive or tool organizer, I loved using it as a watercolor station.<br />
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I realized it makes a fun place to put my watercolors, brushes, and even ink-well for lettering.<br />
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I just filled the tool holder with beads so that my paint brushes would sit upright and the brush in use has a great rest in the notch of the holder. So convenient! I think it would be easy to travel to a crop or outdoors for a painting session!<br />
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I am keeping the holder white to match <a href="http://www.createoften.com/2017/01/craft-room-and-office-makeover.html">the rest of my craft space</a>, but if you love another color you could easily spray paint it!<br />
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The <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/hot-glue-gun-stand/">Totally-Tiffany Hot Glue Gun Holder</a> is NOW on special through September 18th-24th, 2017. You can check it out here along with the rest of the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product-category/craft-room-workspace-organizer/">DeskMaid collection</a> that matches it.<br />
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I have found that gratefulness is what the heart needs for peace and contentment. Whether this Gratitude Bank is used this coming Thanksgiving or all year long, it is the first step to writing gratefulness down tangibility and keeping it close at hand for the family to see!<br />
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This DIY Gratitude Bank is easy to create with any top loading shadowbox and Craft Bundles cutting files. It is the first Fall project I have created this year and I love how it turned out! <br />
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Wish Bank (found at <a href="http://www.craftwarehouse.com/">Craft Warehouse</a> any top loading shadowbox will work)<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2esJMAT">Gel Stains Maple</a> or Paint<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2wM33nO">Wood Hearts</a> or other shapes - make sure it fits into your frame's opening<br />
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<a href="http://pebblesincblog.com/2017/06/pebbles-new-collections-jen-hadfield-heart-of-home-midnight-haunting-merry-merry.html">Heart of Home Pattern Paper by Jen Hadfield for Pebbles Inc </a><br />
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<a href="https://craftbundles.com/craft-bundles/the-huge-holiday-craft-bundle/ref/128">Craft Bundles - The Huge Holiday Craft Bundle Cutting Files</a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2gsv3GF">Silhouette Cameo 3</a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2wM8bsd">Silhouette Vinyl</a> or <a href="http://amzn.to/2glV9qW">Silhouette Foil Paper</a> <br />
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1. Paint the unfinished wood shadowbox and wood shapes. Let dry.<br />
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2. Cut pattern paper to size and place in frame.<br />
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3. Cut the digital file "Give Thanks in All Things" Holiday Craft Bundle with a digital die cutting machine from vinyl and apply to glass with <a href="http://amzn.to/2gtBWYt">transfer paper</a>.<br />
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Have the family write what they are grateful for on to the hearts and place them inside the slot. Keep adding to the Gratitude Bank and fill it up!<br />
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I love that this bank can be used anytime of year especially when guests come to stay. What a great opportunity to have them participate in this new tradition by having them fill out a heart to add to the bank too!<br />
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I love this idea of acknowledging gratefulness in the home. Whether you make this a new Thanksgiving tradition or add to it to your family's week it will be sure to help build gratefulness in your family's hearts.<br />
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"Gratitude helps us to see what is there instead of what isn't." - Unknown<br />
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Something that I have been talking about with my girlfriends lately has been the need to simplify our lives. The more that we seem to hold on to, the more disorganized we feel. Everywhere there seems to be more "stuff"... more to keep clean. Last year I heard a quote that I can't seem to shake, "Clutter is your procrastination."<br />
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I realized it was true as I started to pack up my home last year to move. It was so overwhelming to deal with all the "stuff" I didn't want to let go of. Especially in my craft space. I had projects filled in drawers because I couldn't part or give them away. When I moved I promised myself that I wouldn't let my craft space be filled with clutter like that again.<br />
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Yet, it has been almost eight months and I can feel the clutter creeping up on me again. I am reminded of the quote... and I realized that I have been procrastinating two things lately. One, all the cards that I was making I was throwing in a drawer and it was piling up. Two, I wasn't sending these cards. They just sat collecting dust. It is so sad that they were being sent. <br />
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I decided to use the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/fab-file-5x7/">5x7 Fab File by Totally Tiffany</a>, that is on special this week, to organize that entire drawer of cards so that I could actually use them! Let me show you how!<br />
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The Fab File comes with dividers along with labels. I sorted my cards so that I knew what themes I wanted them divided into. I did simple ones like get well, birthday, thank you, holiday and everyday.<br />
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I placed the cards inside the divider making sure they all had envelopes - otherwise I knew that I wouldn't send them.<br />
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I added ones that I had made and even those empty ones that were given to me as gifts by other cardmakers.<br />
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Each divider has a place to add notes. I want to put birthday and anniversary dates there. Other things on other dividers, like the "get well" one, could list recovery dates so that I could remember when to send celebration cards a year later!<br />
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Any card that didn't fit the themes I had in this file, I placed in a donation pile. I just said good-bye and that was that.<br />
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I am so happy that I have cleaned that drawer. It gives me piece of mind that I have cleared out a space that was just collecting dust. I know this is just one step to working towards a new lifestyle... but as one of my friends told me, this is just a small step toward a bigger goal. The bigger goal will take time, but the small steps to create a clutter-free lifestyle will get us there.<br />
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Vacation is almost here! We are ready to take some time off to relax. When I am on vacation I still take time to create. I love keeping the supplies limited and this time I think a bit of watercolor is in order. Here are a few tips I have for being creative while traveling.<br />
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When traveling with 2 children, all my travel bags are clear so that I can find things fast! The <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/organizer-paint-spray-organization-storage-gail-ez2o/">Gail Buddy Bag by Totally Tiffany</a> is perfect!<br />
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I love a bag that can hold a lot but that is small enough to throw into my purse if I wanted it to. This sweet bag can hold 2 watercolor sets, paint brushes, and even a pencil pouch for other special pens for journaling.<br />
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I know that while I am creating, my bag could easily get dirty. When painting, I don't mind getting my hands dirty but I don't want my bags to be. The outside of the Gail Buddy Bag can be wiped down. However, the inside is what makes this bag a favorite. It comes with a clear acrylic lining. It is perfect to remove and wash out if it needed to be.<br />
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I only keep bags that can be used for a multitude of purposes. This week the Gail Buddy Bag will hold my watercolors. Next week my planner supplies. When I go out of town overnight, I might use it for a cosmetic bag!<br />
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The Gail Buddy Bag is 11"x2"x4.75" and was designed to store Paints and Mist Sprays. The entire Buddy Bag collection by Totally Tiffany was designed to help store craft supplies. Each come with a ribbon pull to help pull it from the shelf. You can find the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/organizer-paint-spray-organization-storage-gail-ez2o/">Gail Buddy Bag online at Totally Tiffany here</a> or the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/3-pack-gail-organizer/">3 Gail Buddy Pack here</a>.<br />
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You are sure to be inspired while on vacation. Use a travel bag to pack a few supplies to take with you! Jennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-31307793235053006292017-08-17T00:00:00.000-07:002017-08-17T00:00:17.799-07:00Heidi Swapp - Scrapbooking in Minutes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hear from people all the time that they wish they could scrapbook more. That they have been wanting to document or print their pictures but just haven't. Some excuses are that it takes too much time to do so.<br />
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The digital age has made life easier in so many ways. We can now email instead of waiting for a letter to take weeks to get across the world. We can take photos and see them instantly instead of waiting for film to develop. We can now print our pictures at home instead of driving across town to turn film in and them pick them up days later.<br />
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The digital age has made it easier and faster for us to capture our memories. Scrapbooking hasn't stayed in the dark ages. It has evolved too! Now you can create pages in minutes.<br />
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Now, we can use an app on our phone and develop our photos from home. Whether you are using a home printer, printing locally, or having photos shipped to your home you can develop your photos in your pjs at midnight if you wanted.<br />
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Then, Heidi Swapp's Storyline albums make it easy to pull the page out of the album, add your photos, and the Storyline stickers that help kick off what to write about on the page. This page literally took me 5 minutes!<br />
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Some people have asked me, "With the digital age why should I even print my photos? If people want to see a photo I just show them my computer, phone, or post to Facebook." Those are all great ways to keep your photos, but have you ever had your phone or computer crash on you? Have you ever lost either and the photos along with them? How many times have you sat your child on your lap to flip through your Facebook profile to show them photos of themselves as a baby until now? Does your child know what they looked like as a baby? Have they seen photos of you on your wedding day?<br />
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Documenting photos doesn't have to be hard. It can mean the world for those you are printing for.<br />
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Anyone else love long walks down aisles of paper, notebooks, pens and organization supplies? I love back to school supplies. I love cute supplies that are just-my-style. This is the time of year I find plain notebooks and pencil pouches and make them unique! These plain kraft notebooks got a makeover and I can't wait to show you what I did!<br />
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This notebook and pen set is perfect to make-over! I used the new Crate Paper's Carousel collection by Maggie Holmes to dress them both up.<br />
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All I did was trace around the cover of the notebook with a craft knife on a 12x12 piece of paper. I left the flap alone so that the contrast would stand out when closed.<br />
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Then, I created a fun elastic band. I love elastic ribbon. It comes in so many color options and requires no sewing! I just measure the size I need and tie a knot! It doesn't get easier than that. To add the bow I hot glued it on top of the knot and added a tassel.<br />
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To decorate the pen, I did the same technique. I just trimmed paper to match and used glue to adhere it to the kraft pen. <br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2vykQgQ">Crate Paper Carousel 12x12 Paper Pad</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.craftwarehouse.com/">Kraft Notebooks</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-379127.html">Crate Paper Carousel Bows</a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2vyF3mE">Elastic Ribbon</a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2fGCjyc">Fiskars Fingertip Craft Knife</a><br />
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I love this look. It is amazing how you can get a new modern look with a little paper and glue! <br />
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Now is the time to buy multiples of notebooks while the price is right. While making one for you or your teenager, make several more for gifts later in the year. You will be happy you did when you are in a pinch for a quick birthday or thank you gift.<br />
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There are times in my life where I am continually reminded of God's love for me. There is a specific verse that I would call my "love verse." God spoke it to my heart years ago and He continues to bring it up to me as almost like a hug. Not that kind of hug that you get where it is a pat or tap on your back like to say "great job". I am talking about that grab of the hand and pulling you in for a full on hug - just when you need it. The kind of hug that melts your heart. The kind hug that makes you know that you will always be loved. A verse like that needs to be celebrated with a journaling page. <br />
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I have just started using these two mediums in my bible journaling. It is like magic for the thin pages! I knew I wanted to add some paint and stamping to the page, but I don't like ANY leakage through the other side. So, using <a href="http://www.michaels.com/jane-davenport-base-paints-kit/10503009.html">Jane Davenport's Gess-Oh</a> as my first layer was key. This created a barrier on the page so that I could paint or add more layers without ruining the back of the page.<br />
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When gesso usually dries it is hard. The material it is painted on can get hard and stiff. Not with this gesso! This formula is wonderful and doesn't make the Bible page lose it's smooth shape. I just love it.<br />
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<i> </i>I started at Exodus 33:17-19 and added this <a href="http://www.michaels.com/jane-davenport-collage-papers/10503037.html">Jane Davenport Collage Paper</a>. I kind of imagine it like a pigmented napkin. The pattern has to be separated from the backing and I just do that by picking at the end of it with a stylus tool.<br />
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The paper is easier to understand by watching this quick video by Jane Davenport herself.<br />
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I used the <a href="http://www.michaels.com/jane-davenport-base-paints-kit/10503009.html">Matte Medi-Yum</a> as a liquid glue to glue the paper to the page and then again to seal the top. This creates a layer that I can then stamp over top of the collage paper.<br />
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To stamp a curved title I went ahead and used the new <a href="http://amzn.to/2hL1ZKB">American Crafts Thickers Alignment Guide</a>. It was a perfect way to get my letter stamps to line up perfectly.You can see the behind the scenes shot of me creating below.<br />
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Then I painted in the letters with the <a href="http://www.michaels.com/jane-davenport-the-color-institute-mermaid-markers/10502469.html">Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers</a>. Then I added my journaling with the <a href="http://www.michaels.com/jane-davenport-inkredible-pen/10503047.html">Inkredible Pen</a>. With the layer of Gess-Oh it doesn't leak through either!<br />
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Lastly I added some <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-314936.html">Heidi Swapp Gold Foil Flakes</a> and typed my verse on the Jane Davenport White Tape. I just taped it to copy paper and ran it through the <a href="http://amzn.to/2wvWCma">We R Memory Keepers Typecast Typewriter</a>. <br />
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I just love how this page turned out. It looks like I painted the entire thing when it was just the fun collage paper!<br />
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I hope that when you find a verse that makes you feel loved, that you will memorize it. Hold on to it and keep it close to your heart.<br />
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“Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions” – Barbara Hemphill<br />
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Welcome to part two of how I organized my most used planner
supplies. I realized that the mess that my planner supplies was in kept me from clarity. Here I was suppose to be organized with a
planner and I couldn't find anything that I needed! <br />
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I was excited to try out the new <a href="https://goo.gl/cE5gms">Totally-Tiffany Desk Maid Stamp Stadium</a> to get organized! Stamps, washi, tabs, tags, and even deco runners are ready when I need them. <br />
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I love the way it looks in my office space! Small jewelry storage containers fit perfectly with paperclips, staples, and other small goodies.<br />
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Watch how many supplies I was able to fit into this space! <br />
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I love how this stadium also matches the other <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product-category/desk-maid/">Desk Maid</a> items in my craft area. It also looks amazing on my desk! <br />
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To check out part one of how <a href="http://www.createoften.com/2017/07/how-to-organize-your-planner-supplies.html#more">I organized my planner supplies, check out this post</a>.<br />
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I was trying to find my planner supplies last week and it got so overwhelming that I had to stop. When I was young, my mother use to tell me to clean my room before going outside to play. An hour later she would check on me and the entire room was pulled apart and I would be organizing it. I couldn't just put things away if the space wasn't organized to begin with. Are you the same way? Do you get frustrated when you are trying to find that one sticker page for your planner and you have to dump out the whole drawer to find what you are looking for?<br />
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That's why I had to just stop and take a look at how much time I was digging for what I was needing. Isn't planning suppose to help keep you organized? Here I was wasting time trying to save time by using a planner. Ha! It was a total oxymoron! Here is how I got organized.<br />
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After dumping all my supplies out on to my table, I started to sort the supplies. Stickers together. Stamps together. Note pads together... you get the idea.<br />
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It was several months ago that I started to talk with Tiffany, from <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/">Totally-Tiffany</a>, about my need to get random planner supplies organized. She helped me brain storm some ideas and I am so glad she did!<br />
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She told me about her new addition to her Desk Maid collection and I knew it was going to be the answer I needed. I LOVE that the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/die-stamp-craft-supply-organizer/">Die, Stamp, and Supply Organizer</a> matches the other <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product-category/desk-maid/">Desk Maid pieces</a> in my office space. You can see those pieces and <a href="http://www.createoften.com/2017/01/craft-room-and-office-makeover.html">my office space here</a>.<br />
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Watch the unboxing video I created and how I took my mess to something I love to use everyday!<br />
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If you are feeling a little overwhelmed with your supplies, I hope this helps you get organized in some way!<br />
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Stay tuned in as I share more ways I organized my smaller supplies like paper clips, favorite washi tape rolls, deco runners, and more!<br />
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If you do not find peace when planning, recognize what is keeping you from attaining it. Try getting your supplies organized so that you can focus once again.<br />
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This Lightbox Banner Kit is available NOW at Michael's stores. It is a thick chipboard letter board and the clips and chain are included. It is an inexpensive option to have fun adding custom quotes to, without having to power it up! It comes white, but that doesn't mean you have to keep it that way!<br />
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You could paint it anyway you wish, but I wanted a cool ombre look and to get that, I used three of my favorite Color Shine colors.<br />
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Remember, when using Color Shine, the colors mix when you spray them together. Stick with similar colors and if you are having a hard time knowing what colors will mix into what, just remember your primary colors mixed together will make secondary (eg, red and yellow make orange.<br />
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The chipboard took several sprays to take the color, however, I just blotted and let it dry without messing with it too much. Then to dress up the banner more, I added some trim to the very top and bottom.<br />
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When adding trim, try not to place it in the areas where the letters slide in and out so that it doesn't damage the track system.<br />
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This kit fits all of Heidi Swapp's Mini Lightbox Letters. My daughter LOVES her new Unicorn Banner but I think she will love it even more when she realizes she can change the letters out to spell whatever her heart desires!<br />
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Let the kids get involved and have them brush their own paint on! Acrylic would be a perfect paint for this project, just make sure the paint is brushed out well on the tracks.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367896528714544409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978847532391951857.post-41638495074927726772017-06-01T22:55:00.000-07:002017-06-01T22:55:42.349-07:00A Plant Everyone Can Grow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love having a variety of air plants in my home. I found out that Spanish Moss isn't actually moss at all! It is an air plant! It is so easy to grow and is very low maintenance and looks pretty cool too!<br />
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Spanish Moss comes tied together and instead of changing the tie, I just wanted to have an easy way for it to hang from a curtain rod at my office window. I decided to make a hanger for it! Here's how you can make your own.<br />
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2skFCwK">Live Spanish Moss</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.joann.com/search?q=tim+holtz+chain">Tim Holtz Chain</a> (any style you love) - available at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores<br />
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<a href="http://www.joann.com/tim-holtz%23174%3B-assemblage-pack-of-4-large-silver-lobster-claws-clasps/15441512.html#q=tim%2Bholtz%2Blobster%2Bclaw&start=2">Tim Holtz Large Lobster Claw</a> (or another style you love) - available at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2qHbWJ6">Jump Rings</a> <br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2rLt98D">S Hook </a><br />
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<b>How to:</b><br />
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1. Measure out how long your chain needs to be by deciding how far your Spanish Moss will hang in front of the window. Trim with wire cutters and place lobster claw on a jump-ring at the end of the chain (see photo).<br />
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2. Place a jump-ring through the tie that came with the Spanish Moss (see photo)<br />
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3. Attach the lobster claw to that jump-ring.<br />
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4. Add another large jump-ring to the S hook and then hang from the window.<br />
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It is so easy to water the Spanish Moss. You just submerge it once a week for 1 minute in filtered water! These are so much fun and look really amazing with several together at different lengths too!<br />
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These are so much fun and a perfect way to start your plant collection! If your Spanish Moss looks a little dry, soak it overnight to revive it! It will make anyone's brown thumb turn green!<br />
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Wish you were a "plant lady" but don't know where to start. Try an air plant to get gain that green thumb confidence you need! <br />
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When I was asked by fiber fashion artist <a href="http://www.thehooknooklife.com/">Jessica Carey</a>, creator and designer of <a href="http://www.thehooknooklife.com/">The Hook Nook</a>, if I would give her creative office space a makeover, I jumped at the chance! Her modern but creative style was a perfect template to begin this transformation. I can't wait to show you the space!<br />
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Jessica's down to earth style can be easily seen when following her on social media. On <a href="http://instagram.com/the.hook.noo">Instagram</a>, she shares her journey as a crochet artist, breaking the traditional rules of the art form to create one of a kind fashion pieces all in her own unique style.<br />
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Jessica's yarn stash didn't need organizing, however her office space really needed to be a place where she would enjoy working. If you have to sit and answer emails and schedule out your blog posts, it should be inviting and FUN!<br />
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"My office is in my bedroom and I wanted something that I wouldn't mind looking at when I wake up every morning," she said. When I shared with her some of my ideas, she didn't need to say anything at all. Her jumping up and down excitedly was enough! So, I planned out the design and surprised her with the complete makeover in only a few hours one afternoon.<br />
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Here is what the before looked like. <br />
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Since she had a great desk, I just got to style it to make it more inviting! <br />
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Every blogger and designer needs a planner to help them stay on track! This <a href="http://www.heidiswapp.com/">Heidi Swapp</a> Personal Planner is just Jessica's style! The entire color scheme is black, white, gold, and Kraft. Swoon!<br />
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Jessica also uses a lap top to work so the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/clip-create-rotating-design-board-artist-coloring-drawing-painting/">Totally Tiffany Rotating Design Board</a> is perfect to keep it up and off the actual table. No matter what she is working on she can rotate the board so she can see the screen easier.<br />
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I knew that I would have her large crochet hooks and needles to deal with since Jessica specializes in large fibers. I went thrifting to find round vases that would work to hold them in. A vintage alarm clock in gold gives the table some character.<br />
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I created this fun wall hanging just for her and she loved it! You can find the <a href="http://heidiswapp.com/diy-minc-heat-transfer/">full wall hanging tutorial right here</a>. Her own stapler had a bit of glam and the vintage camera is completely classic.<br />
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The <a href="http://amzn.to/2r22b9i">Heidi Swapp Letterboard</a> is the show-stopper. Jessica couldn't stop dancing around the room when she saw it! The high-end all white frame and board fits any decor, but in this room - it shines. The letters come separately and I knew the Sans Serif in 1 inch would be exactly Jessica's style. She can now change out the quote to motivate and inspire creativity!<br />
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I wanted something for her to use as a mood board, while also using it to hang hooks or scissors on and settled on a few racks I thrifted. Just a clean coat of black matte spray paint gave them a hot modern look!<br />
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I also knew Jessica loves succulents and created a few planters to have at her desk. These gold foiled ones are lovely. <a href="http://www.createoften.com/2017/04/diy-foiled-vinyl-planters-with-free.html#more">You can find how I made them here.</a><br />
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This makeover was such a great way to bless a beautiful person. To learn more about <a href="http://www.thehooknooklife.com/">Jessica Carey</a> and <a href="http://www.thehooknooklife.com/">The Hook Nook</a> visit her website and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.hook.nook/">Instagram</a> feed. Her genuine personality, unique style, and creative genius has people standing up and taking notice!<br />
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<a href="http://heidiswapp.com/memory-planner/">Heidi Swapp's Personal Memory Planner</a> can be found at select <a href="http://www.joann.com/heidi-swapp-memory-planner-personal-life/15339708.html#q=heidi%2Bswapp%2Bplanner&start=1">Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores</a> or in their <a href="http://www.joann.com/heidi-swapp-memory-planner-personal-life/15339708.html#q=heidi%2Bswapp%2Bplanner&start=1">online store here</a>.<br />
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I have fallen more and more in love with planning this year than ever before. I have several that help keep me organized personally and professionally, but my Memory Planner is the way I keep my family's everyday memories documented. Here are my latest planner pages that I created for April.<br />
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The planner I am still using for April is the Heidi Swapp Love Today Large Memory Planner. I just can't help but enjoy the layout it gives me for more photos. The dividers come clear, so that the next page peeks through.<br />
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This month I was loving the Heidi Swapp Storyline Deck of Days Sticker Kits available in Michael's Stores. The captions seemed to just work for this month.<br />
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So many funny things happened that I don't want to forget. I am so glad I was able to jot it down! I also saw a few things this month that I thought to document. For example, my father-in-law has such a unique way of preparing his plate for consumption.There is a whole ritual behind it. No one in the family notices it because it is something that he has done for almost 72 years. Yet, here I am standing on the outside looking in and it is just something I needed to take a photo of. I know I will want to remember that about him.<br />
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Easter week I took a lot of photos. So did everyone else and I was able
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I did my hair and makeup so nice one day this week that I didn't want Chalk Art paint to get into it while I sprayed a birthday message for my husband. I totally took a selfie of my scarf wrapped head and added it to my page. Ha!<br />
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When my husband is away golfing, I make sure to ask him to send me photos so that I can add his point of view into the planner. I actually enjoy seeing his photos and print them often. He sees the world differently than I do and it deserves to be documented too!<br />
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I love meeting a tool where I ask the question, "Where have you been all my life?!" Totally-Tiffany has done it again with the Rotating Design Board. Just imagine a clipboard that has evolved into a "Lazy Susan" to use for crafting and in the office! It is genius and I have listed my favorite 5 ways I am using it!<br />
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The Rotating Design Board comes two tiered with a rotating mechanism in the middle so it, well rotate, of course! It comes in the classic Tiffany white, which is a perfect match for my office space! It became a staple in my craft space and I can't wait to share the ways I have been using it.<br />
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<b>1. Coloring Board</b><br />
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The concept is brilliant and was designed for coloring pages. Coloring pages or stamped images have never been easier.<br />
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<b>2. Dot-to-Dot Made Easy</b><br />
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I never knew how much I turn a paper when doing a dot to dot or crossword puzzle. Doing these simple puzzles with my kids have got a lot easier!<br />
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<b>3. Tic-Tack -Toe and Car Games</b><br />
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We will be bringing the board with us on vacations and long car rides from now on! Simple games like Car Bingo, Hangman, or Tick-Tack-Toe is easier when played with 2 people. Just rotate the top between the two players. The board can be used as an easy lap tray for homework on the go or in a waiting room. Clip a magnetic sheet to the board and you have an instant magnet board that would keep the kids busy for a while!<br />
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<b>4. Home Office</b><br />
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One of my favorite ways to use the board is as a tablet or laptop tray on my desk. No matter where I am sitting or working, I can swing the board in my direction to answer a quick email. I even had a friend try it out in her office space, as shown below, and she loved how easy it was to use. <br />
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<b>5. Planner Pages</b><br />
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I knew how much I would love to use it to prep my planner pages for the week. I have a hard time adding to my planner page when the rings get in the way. Sometimes it is just easier for me to take a week out at a time to work on. The board made that much easier.<br />
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Here is a fun and quick video I created to show you these 5 ways in action!<br />
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I can't help but think to use it for my next crop party as an actual snack "Lazy Susan" in the middle of the table - that is when I am not actually using it to craft on. Ha! <br />
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A big thank you to <a href="http://bydawnnicole.com/2017/03/id-rather-lettering-free-coloring-page.html">Dawn Nicole Designs</a> for the use of her free printable for this video. You can get the <a href="http://bydawnnicole.com/2017/03/id-rather-lettering-free-coloring-page.html">"I'd Rather Be Lettering" printable right here</a>. <br />
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Don't miss out on the <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/rotating-design-board-plus-free-tri-fold/">Totally Tiffany Rotating Design Board Special</a> this week only (expires 5/21/17). You can check it out <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/rotating-design-board-plus-free-tri-fold/">here</a> or <a href="https://www.totally-tiffany.com/">visit the website</a> for more storage and craft solutions.<br />
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When you meet a tool that makes life easier than it was before, you embrace it and use it daily.<br />
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