Spring Break

Hey! Long time, no see...

So I guess I've been on a bit of a "spring break" from blogging... and it's going to continue for a little while longer. I've been a bit unmotivated to do much crafting lately. I'm not a huge fan of filler posts and posting just for the sake of posting... but I will be back! And I'll have fun stuff to show you... I just don't know exactly when.

I've been workin' on my fitness and going to yoga every week. I had no idea much how I would love it... but every week, I look forward to the next class! I also found a great iPad app (Yoga Today) with beginner, intermediate, and advanced videos in 15-minute, 30-minute, 60-minute versions. You can also pick which poses you want to do and make your own custom video. Too cool!

Hubby's knee is at about 90% right now... he's been able to do some tree climbing and is working just fine. He and I are getting exercise with our new bicycles too!

We recently went up to Busch Gardens Williamsburg with my brother (he lives nearby). We had a blast all weekend, catching up, eating, riding roller coasters, and just hanging out. Fun times!

Oh, and I got a bike! So fun!

I'll be back to blogging in a little while... can't wait to share things with you again... and please stay in touch via Facebook or Instagram!

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Around Here

As of late:

• Dreaming up some plans for sprucing up the house (bathroom, yard, back porch)
• Furniture and mattress shopping
• Yoga. I'm going once a week and my back and neck feel great! Now I'm trying to remember the positions so I can stretch every morning and evening at home.
• Celebrating birthdays (Dad's, Mom's, and mine)
• Joe has been to physical therapy once a week for the past month... and is healing at what seems like lightning speed!
• Loving pears and apples!
• Enjoying the warm weather and looking forward to going camping.

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Project Life Week 10

I used Amy Tan's "Plus One" this week. It's so bright and pretty. I love it!

Full spread:

Left side: new Kate Spade wallet and purse, a great breakfast, and visits at work.

Finally used one of these Chic Tags overlays.

I really like these little alphas I got at the Target dollar spot a while back.

Right side: celebrating our anniversary in Charlotte.

This card is too cute!

I dug out an old Amy Tan sticker. I think it coordinates well with this new line.

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Framed Word Art

Have you seen those 8x10 ready-to-frame Word Art prints from My Mind's Eye? Ever since I saw them, I've been wanting to paint a wooden frame from Michael's and put a print in there.

I got a shadow box because the frames didn't come in an 8x10 size. I used a 40% off coupon so it was pretty cheap! I didn't get a good picture of it, but I painted the outside edges lightly with gold. 

I used a regular hole punch to punch small circles out of stickers from the collection. I love how this banner turned out!

I was so happy when this little frame was displayed on the mantle at Scrappin' in the City!! Hope you have a great weekend!

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Workspace Wednesday

Just wanted to share what's been on my craft table lately... embossing powder! I know it isn't new, but it's totally new to me. I'm pretty much in love with this Martha Stewart Antique Gold powder.

This was my first (sloppy and kinda messy) attempt.

This is a Studio Calico stamp.

And another Studio Calico stamp.

I even broke the seal on a set of gelatos I've had for a while... They're a bit messy for me! I'm going to try again soon though. I think it turned out pretty. And now I have some baby wipes to get the gelatos off my fingers quickly :)

Do you like to heat emboss? What about gelatos??

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Bella Blvd Molly collection

My second project for the Scrappin in the City Design Team is this 12x12 page using the new Bella Blvd "Molly" collection. I fell in love with the camera paper and just had to make something with it. I absolutely love this page and I'm pretty proud of it! It might even inspire me to make 12x12's more often... maybe :) I used a sketch I saw over on my blogging friend Tina's page.

I adore this phrase cut file from Two Peas (designed by Wilna!). I love script font.

I used a few of the "Candid Cards" on the page. There are 4x6, 3x4 and 2x2 sizes in the packet. Tons of colors... and they're printed on both sides. Let's just say I might have tried every single 2x2 combination on this page before deciding on this one :)

I included some journaling on a tag in a glassine bag. Long story short, I always take selfies with Harley and rarely get a shot of her looking at the camera... but I keep trying. The pictures turn out really cute anyways :)

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Mini Album from 12x12 Cut Apart Paper

Here's my first project for the Scrappin in the City Design Team! I've been wanting to make a mini album out of those 12x12 cut apart sheets... so I finally did!

I used 2 sheets from Alison Kreft's "Sprinkled with Love" collection. I love the colors in the collection... the last resort we stayed at in Jamaica was decorated in black, white, turquoise, pink, and yellow. 

I cut 2 strips out of the 12x12 cut apart papers and staggered them so I would have more "pages" in my mini album. 

I used washi tape on the edges to help disguise where the papers overlapped and to add a decorative edge.

Here's one side of the album all spread out:

I listed our favorite things about Jamaica... the beach, music, food, water sports, and sunsets.

You know I had to include some enamel dots!

And the back side all spread out:

Most of the "pages" didn't need too much embellishing... just a few stickers here and there.

Hope this post inspired you to use up some of those 12x12 cut apart pages you have in your stash!

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