Gettin' By

A little blog love.

Today I'm feeling especially thankful for this little blog.  It took some convincing to get me into the whole blogging game, but now that I'm in it, I'm finding out how much I really enjoy it.  I love "meeting" new friends, keeping in touch with old ones, and generally just having a forum for all this (sometimes) entertaining stuff that makes up my life.  Where else could I relate all my poop stories without getting weird looks from people?  (Oh, I know you all give me weird looks, too, but at least I can't SEE them.)

So in honor of the blog and shared insanities, I'm offering up a little prize.  Most of you are scrapbookers and will appreciate a big ol' stack of Bazzill cardstock, no?  And it just so happens that I have a bunch to share.  So leave me a note, link me to your blog, and I'll draw a name on Friday.  And if you're not a scrappy, crafty-type and can't understand the importance or worth of a large stack of lovely textured, beautifully colored cardstock, well, this is me giving YOU a weird look. :P

Happy Thursday, blog readers!

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There's a good chance we've entered the Terrifying Threes...

...and we'll most likely being seeing a lot more of these expressions.

Lord help me.

The Good Schtuff: Inspiration Edition

Let's ban the Monday blahs with a bit of creative inspiration, shall we?  Here's a list of goodies that are making me particularly happy these days.

Admittedly, I'm not a big stamper.  But I couldn't pass up this stamp (unmounted, it was just three bucks!) at Cat's Life Press.  Their irreverent, fun titles and phrases will be appearing on lots of my future work, and at these prices, you can afford to stock up on several!   Check 'em out!

Is it weird to be inspired by footwear?  Not if it's the genius designs of John Fluevog!  I've spent so much time browsing this website, and not just shoe shopping.  The funky color combos, the Alice in Wonderland-like designs, and the gallery of clever ads are fabulous sources of inspiration. And don't miss the hilarious "About" page where you'll learn lots of interesting facts like how John and Barbra Streisand share the same birthday and how the shoes can actually ward off Satan.  (See Mom - who needs church?!?)

Need a hip beat to groove by while you're creating?  Then tune into Chipotle Radio.  (Props to my pal Emily for turning, er, tuning me into this music!)  Yes folks, the famous burrito-maker also has excellent taste in tunage.  This funky, eclectic world beat will keep you grooving.  And a note to any Chipotle execs out there: I'll gladly mention your site daily in exchange for free food.  :)

Finally, I am really enjoying my new subscription to ReadyMade Magazine.  With a tagline of Instructions For Everyday Life, this eco-friendly mag really has a bit of everything in it:  unique home decor and art projects, reviews for everything from music to tools to books, artist profiles, organization tips, and even recipes.  It's consistently chock full of inspiration.  And the ads...pure eye candy!  The ads alone are worth picking up a copy.

And with that, I'm outta here!  Hope you all have a creatively fabulous Monday!

As promised:

I was able to sneak in some much-needed scrap therapy yesterday, mostly because my kids were having one of those rare days were they donned halos upon waking and just made my job as momma very easy.  And bribing them with Sponge Bob movies and Nothin' But Nacho goldfish snacks helped, too.  At any rate, I cranked out three (count 'em, THREE!) pages in just a few hours.  Don'tcha just love it when the mojo is flowing??

This first one features some shots of H and Oma this past Mother's Day:

I played around with some diagonal stitching on this one to make a quilt-y effect:

And finally, a little ode to my sister-in-law.  She makes me wanna be a better mama :)

Everything on these pages is from the July Studio Calico kit.  Oh, and the vintage typewriter font is my current fave, Typenoksidi, and it can be downloaded here.

Today I'm channeling any of my remaining creativity into a brochure for a client and some wedding invitations for a friend.  The kids are thinking a trip to the pool is necessary, and with a projected high of 101º today, I tend to agree.

Finally, thanks for all your prayers & positive thoughts for Oma.  It means a lot. :)  I'll keep you updated on her progress.   Have a wonderful weekend friends!