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05.17.12

Long Ago | A Balzer Designs blog hop

I’m honored to be playing along in the Crafter’s Workshop/Balzer Designs blog hop today. You may have seen them around, featuring new stencils every hop… if not, you can check all the hops out here. This round is focusing on the Wood Parquet stencil.

And here’s what I did with it.

I started by misting a piece of grey cardstock with Studio Calico Clay Mister Huey. I moved the mask over slightly and then misted again with Mister Huey white. I love the subtle effect that gave.

I’m also really loving the Prima Chalk Inks. This one is Brick Wall.

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Be sure to hop over to the rest of the gal’s blogs and see how they used the same stencil.

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Traci Bunkers

Paula Phillips

And I’ll see you again tomorrow. :)

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05.16.12

Wordless Wednesday | New Sand

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05.15.12

Washi Organization

I love washi. It’s no secret. But I have a big problem in that I see pretty tape, order it, and then realize that I already have that style! Oops.

So earlier last week I set about a solution to that problem.

And here’s what I came up with.

I took a bunch of shipping tags I had and wrapped a little strip of washi tape at the bottom of each of them.

ETA: I also wrote the manufacturer on the back.

Once this was done I simply added them to a ring.

And yes, I do need a bigger ring. hee hee.

Two items of note for fellow washi lovers (or wannabes)…

1. Studio Calico is gearing up for a washi workshop featuring all these pretty little tapes. Tons of contributors and a gob of PDFs!! So, if you’re looking to find some new ways to use your washi you might want to consider signing up for this class!

2. If you love washi you might also want to keep an eye on this little shop. (I’m just sayin’) ;)

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Melissa Stinson - Such an awesome idea, Marcy!! I’m totally going to do this with my washi- it’s a bit out of control and I have a hard time remembering what I have when it’s time to work on a project. This will also solve the problem of all those rolls that I like to leave bundled up with my SC kits, but then forget I have.

I think I’m going to write the manufacturer (and name, if there is one) on the tag, too, plus add a note if it’s in a certain kit bag as opposed to in my main washi storage.

Thanks for such a great tip!

Marcy - That’s what I did too Melissa… I wrote the manufacturer names on the back.

Sandra - Oh my that is some collection! I want it all!! Thanks for sharing your great idea.

Lauren - Oh my, she said as she wiped the drool from her chin!

Tara LeClaire - Great idea Marcy! Plus, it’s fun to look at

nic - that’s quite amazing!

elisa - great idea!!!!

Sierra - Awesome idea! I love your rainbow of gorgeous washi! Would you mind sharing what the washi tape about three cards behind Amy Tangerine’s its the little things hot pink washi tape? It’s light pink and it looks like there’s writing on it. Thanks!

Marti - Great idea, Marcy! I have mine stored in a tired basket, so I can easily hook a ring of tags on the top.

Marcy - Sierra – that one is one of the October Afternoon Cakewalk tapes.

Marti - *tiered basket. (I am the tired one! lol!)

Valerie Bishop - Very Cool idea!! TFS!

Michele H. - I love this!! I must be the only person on the planet that doesn’t own any washi tape. I want some though…:)

cinback - Very cool idea.

rosalie boutcher - wow! love it… great idea, and being in the very same washi boat… i um gave my daughter some this week as i had a double up!!! she was one very very grateful 13yr old!! ha she LOVES washi hmmm wonder where she got that from??! ha so might have to do this, just need the tags!

April W - Marcy, your collection is AMAZING!!!

Jennifer - Holy Washi Collection! Ha ha Yes, you recently inspired me to purchase a bunch of washi (got 6-7 rolls to start). I can’t get over your stash! Great organization, btw

Cassidy - Um these are AWESOME! Cool idea.

05.14.12

Make it Sunday at Elle’s Studio

Every Sunday Elle invites past design team members to create a layout or project and share the step-by-step instructions over on her blog. (The site also got a redo this weekend and looks amazing… so go check that out!)

Yesterday was my turn, and I made this…

Super simple, but if you’re curious as to how I put it together you can check that out here.

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Today: Today is either for grocery shopping or some crafty madness. I don’t know which one will win out. We’re all pretty pooped from Mother’s Day festivities… so who knows… maybe a nap will win? ;)

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05.11.12

Project Life | Week 10

Right now I’m in a Project Life slump. I’m not discouraged. I will get caught up again. :) I’m only 2 weeks behind. Not bad. When that happens I make my weeks simple and to the point. If I know that I’ll be in a slump for a while (like now) I take out my SLR… nothing speeds things up like using photos that fill entire 4×6 spots. There’ll be journaling cards and washi. Few other embellishments. But it’ll happen.

So for today I have week 10 to share with you.

Week 10 was busy. We saw The Lorax in the theater, had our first church service since our New Year’s Day fire, had some (finally) snowy weather, packed for our trip to Florida, left for our 30 hour drive south and stopped in Nebraska to visit Lisa.

Here’s a better look at the left side.

After realizing that tucking my photos under elements on journaling cards would NOT require me to be a surgeon I gave it a go. The photo will cover that gapping hole… it’s really quick once you get going.

And a peek at the right side.

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Today: Today is a big day for Miss Molly. She gets her braces put on today. :) She’s not as excited as she was at the beginning of this whole process though. hee hee. The rest of the day is for cleaning and getting ready for the weekend.

Have a good one. :)

Project life is a system created by Becky Higgins to help you simplify how you document life and preserve memories. It’s a reminder to celebrate the little things. You can find out more about Project Life here. You can find more of my Project Life posts here.

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