I designed this layout for the Graphic 45 booth at CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) Trade Show in Chicago last July. I received my example back about a week ago so I will finally be teaching this two-page layout at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique in September.
The other day I was talking to my Mom on the phone…I went on and on about all the projects I want to pursue now that my kids are back in school.
The conversation went a little something like this:
Me: Jeeze, There are so many projects that I want to do now that I have a little extra time. For instance, I want to re-finish my desk, paint a wall in the living room…I want to scrapbook on canvas, work on a shadow box. I’ve written all of this down but I get overwhelmed just thinking about where to start. I usually end up just taking a nap.
Mom: I feel the same way. There are so many projects that I want to start. So many wonderful ideas…so many, that I don’t know where to start either.
Me: *Sigh* Maybe I should just make a list of projects, put them in a jar and pull an idea out…then I’ll know where to start.
Mom: That’s a great idea! I’m going to do that!
Me: Really? You think so?
Mom: Yes! You can decorated the jar…ooo…put it on your blog. Yes, it’s a great idea.
Me: Whatever.
Mom: Seriously. The jar is a great idea.
Me: I guess. I could pick one thing at a time, take however long I need to finish, even if it’s a couple days…a week. Then pick another one.
Mom: Yes, yes! I think other people will benefit from this idea.
My mom has a way of making me feel special - don’t you think?
Mom: What should you call it….?
The conversation with my Mom went on…we ended up liking: “Creative Juice.”
Yeah? What do you think? Here’s mine:
I made my LONG list of projects:
Then I cut out idea strips and put them in my jar. Simple enough.
Here’s a close-up of the jar:
And the lid:
Now…what will the first project be? Guess I’ll go digging for a little strip of paper in my Creative Juice Jar.
Have a wonderful day!
-Christie
My husband is going to a wedding this weekend. It’s the wedding of his boss, Earl. Earl’s name does not fit him, which is worthy of it’s own post. Let’s just say that the Dixie Chick’s version of “Earl” does not apply. This Earl is handsome, very stylish and very smart.
Anyhoo, I have created a little mini album for Earl and his soon to be wife, Meegan. I used my beloved Graphic 45 Baby 2 Bride paper.
It’s always a little tricky working with Clear Albums - but definitely fun!
Here’s how my little wedding album turned out. The book actually says “Love” on the cover but you can barely see it:
And here are some (OK, a lot) of the Little Details:
I’ve been working on a few things for my Etsy Store. I still have plenty of irons in the fire. Lots of projects started (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) that need to be finished. Hopefully that will happen some time soon.
I used the lovely new Graphic 45 papers (of course). Speaking of Graphic 45 click HERE if you want to read my most recent blog post on their site, it’s called “Scrapbook Treasures”.
Here’s a little Christmas Garland I whipped up:
Congratulations to Graphic 45 on their big win at CHA Summer!
Their innovative booth and beautiful displays won BEST IN SHOW!
Graphic 45 paper is SO beautiful, I can’t help but LOVE creating with it.
I feel so honored to be on their design team along with 9 other talented women! If you would like to check out the other Graphic 45 design team blogs I have them listed on the right hand side of my blog.
I know that I’ve shown you some of my Graphic 45 projects before…but here’s another look at some of the projects and layouts I have created with their gorgeous paper:
I always seem to have “Big Plans” for my Saturdays…I can’t ever seem to accomplish all that I want to squeeze into that one day every week. Do you have this problem with Saturdays too? Right now I have so many irons in the fire I think I’m going to burn the house (or my brain) down.
Around an round she goes…where she’ll stop, nobody knows!
Yes, I know this is a pretty random post…
The above photo is a little Chinese takeout box that I covered with some of the new paper from Graphic 45’s Botanica Bella Line. I love being on their design team, seriously…their paper is so beautiful and easy to work with!
This is the class I am teaching up at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique today:
A fun summer paper bag album, bound together with (my fave) the Bind-it-all. Nice.
And NEXT Saturday I’m teaching a Two-page Layout using Teresa Collins - Travelogue paper. I love to work with this paper…tons of fun and very versatile, did I say I love this paper?
The photos on the layout are from our trip to Disneyland last September…I can’t believe it’s almost been A YEAR since we went last…it seems like it was just yesterday. Man, these days (weeks, years) just fly!
So my big plans….?
Teach, clean, create, play. Oh, and maybe get some rose bushes planted….cross your fingers!
What are your big plans? Love to hear ‘em!
A friend is someone who knows
the song in your heart
and can sing it back to you
when you’ve forgotten the words.
Live so that your children
can tell their children
that you not only stood
for something wonderful –
you acted on it.
-Dan Zaora
Cherish Yesterday,
Dream tomorrow,
Live like CRAZY today!
-Anon
Izabelle & Emilee
Exquisite Details
present themselves
along the way
