8.31.2016
photo journal | heidi swapp
Happy Wednesday, everyone!
If you follow me on Instagram - and I hope you do! - you may have seen that I spent my morning yesterday "speed-documenting."
I gathered some photos and some embellishments (pieces from the four new Heidi Swapp Embellishment Kits) and my Life Theme Book (an awesome new photo journal...also from Heidi) and got to work gettin' some stories told.
It took me the better part of the morning and into early afternoon - but I finished!
Here it is...
...and here are the pages I finished...
I couldn't size down this photo - so I simply clipped it over the photo opening...easy peasy...
And there they are! Yayayayay!
I still have 4 or 5 pages to complete...but I'm not worried...I can whip those out in no time.
I think it's important to point out a few things...
- There are ABSOLUTELY NO RULES when it comes to documenting - if you want to include something, include it - if you don't, don't.
- There are no "small" stories...and you don't have to limit your documenting to only your sunshine and rainbow stories...tough times are just as important to your journey.
- Don't worry about over-embellishing (unless, of course, you want to!)...this real-time documenting is all about the stories. And the stories don't have to be novels! Just a few words can spark a million memories...try it - you'll see...
- Unless it's important to you, you don't need to document chronologically. Again, just tell the stories.
- Don't stress about this! We all have busy schedules - we all have a million things to do RIGHT THIS MINUTE. When you have a minute or two (in-between checking your email and Facebook posts maybe), pop a photo into a page and quickly write something down. This doesn't have to be an all-night process.
- The photos you use do not have to be award-winning, perfectly-lit masterpieces...blurry, poorly-composed, badly-lit photos are just fine.
- Start where you are! Please don't worry about "catching up" - you'll never get anything done.
and, most importantly,
HAVE FUN!
Thank you so so much for stopping by!
The photo journal Life Theme Book and all of the embellishments I used in my book can be found at Michaels stores right now! Yayayayay! Just look near the Project Life albums and you should see everything...
Click below to see all of the items available in the Heidi Swapp Memory Keeping Collection:
Also used in this post: WeR Memory Keepers Typecast Typewriter: Pink
8.26.2016
Halloween Lightbox | Heidi Swapp
It's FRI-YAY! and we've made it through the very first week of school!
The peace and quiet has been wonderful...but I gotta say...I'm missing those crazy monkey-children...(sad face).
I am, however, super-excited about the coming of autumn and all that it brings...cooler weather, apple-picking, pumpkin-spiced everything, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and especially fall decorating!
Today I'm sharing a look at part of the Halloween vignette that I created for the Heidi Swapp blog yesterday...
Now, I know you're all familiar with Heidi's Lightbox...but have you seen the brand new Halloween In Lights Lightbox inserts?!
These darling little acrylic accessories are the perfect way to dress up your Lightbox and to add some fall flair to your home decor...
To get my little pumpkin all ready for display, I first decorated the outer edges of my Lightbox with orange glitter tape*...
*NOTE: The decorative glitter tape is not very easily removable. It can be removed, but will most likely not come off cleanly. This doesn't really bother me, and I just add new tape over what doesn't come off...BUT, if this is something you know you wouldn't really like, then I recommend using the washi-style decorative tape availabe in the collection. The washi-style tape can be removed easily and doesn't leave any residue.*
Next I slid each of the 3 pumpkin inserts in the box...I love how the acrylic is "distressed" and how it gives my little guy a vintage-y look.
Finally I added some eyes and a smile...
ACK! He's so cute!
And he looks so darling in my vignette...
Wanna see him all lit up after dark?
Seriously perfect.
This little pumpkin (and all of its faces and accessories) is just one of the two insert panel packs available now at Michaels stores.
You can find a whole bunch of Heidi's new Halloween fonts & icons as well as brand new decorative tape for the Lightbox there as well!
And to see the entire Halloween In Lights collection - and to see some amazing inspiration using the collection - search #hshalloween on IG & FB.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
8.25.2016
Halloween In Lights Luminaria | Heidi Swapp
Today, on the Heidi Swapp blog, I'm sharing a look at some darling little luminarias...part of Heidi's brand new Halloween In Lights Collection (now available in Michaels stores)...
I hope you can take a minute to check it out!
Plus, yayayayayayay!!! Autumn is almost here! My favorite FAVORITE time of year!
I hope you can take a minute to check it out!
Plus, yayayayayayay!!! Autumn is almost here! My favorite FAVORITE time of year!
*To see more of the Halloween In Lights collection, search #hshalloween on IG & FB*
8.22.2016
lunch box notes | Heidi Swapp
I'm up on the Heidi Swapp blog today with a fun (and EASY!) project using Heidi's new Minc Mixed Media Collection!
Head on over to check out my little lunch box notes...
Happy happy Monday!
Head on over to check out my little lunch box notes...
Happy happy Monday!
8.19.2016
lightbox fun | Heidi Swapp
I think one of my very favorite Heidi Swapp products is the Lightbox and all of its fun accessories...
I love celebrating everyday moments in a big way!
As the Olympic Games wind up for this year, I want to say just how proud I am of all of the athletes...from around the world...you guys are AMAZING!
Congratulations to each and every one of you!
As the Olympic Games wind up for this year, I want to say just how proud I am of all of the athletes...from around the world...you guys are AMAZING!
Congratulations to each and every one of you!
*Lightbox items shown can be found at independent and online retailers...Google "Heidi Swapp Lightbox"
8.10.2016
Elle's Studio | August Kits + Projects
Hey hey everyone!
How is it possibly August 10 already? The summer has flown by! The kids go back to school in just over a week, and I have to say, I'm going to miss them being here all day! I'm sure I'll find plenty of way to keep myself busy, though...(smile).
In other news...
The Elle's Studio August Kit is LIVE and it is AMAZING!
Wanna see?
Elle just knocks it out of the ballpark each and every month with her color combinations...and I LOVE all of the handwritten details on this month's cards!
Here are all the little extras (stamps and acrylic & veneer pieces) that are available with the Main Kit this month. Those acrylic hearts are just darling...and plus, NAVY BLUE! My favorite...
And here are this month's printables and digital cut-files...perfect to use in digital OR hybrid scrapping!
OK...so now that you've seen the kit items, you wanna see the projects that I created with them?
AND...
...don't forget: the limited edition, the exclusive August Kit is on sale right now for $9.99 - but at midnight PST that price will change to $11.99 - so make sure to get yours! Kit add-ons (which are created to coordinate with the main kit) are also limited and will no longer be available once they are sold out...don't wait!
And just fyi...here are the direct links for all of the new stuff now available:
How is it possibly August 10 already? The summer has flown by! The kids go back to school in just over a week, and I have to say, I'm going to miss them being here all day! I'm sure I'll find plenty of way to keep myself busy, though...(smile).
In other news...
The Elle's Studio August Kit is LIVE and it is AMAZING!
Wanna see?
And here are this month's printables and digital cut-files...perfect to use in digital OR hybrid scrapping!
OK...so now that you've seen the kit items, you wanna see the projects that I created with them?
supplies: August Kit, Heart Circle Acrylics, Notes From Today Stamp, Everyday Love Acrylic, Sunny Days Stamp, Sunny Days patterned paper: Adventures
supplies: August Kit, Good Times Wood Veneer Flags, Heart Circle Acrylics, Sunny Days patterned paper: Stars, Letter & Number Stickers: Black, Gray
For more info on these projects - and to see the rest of the Design Team's projects, click here to be taken to the DT Gallery.
...don't forget: the limited edition, the exclusive August Kit is on sale right now for $9.99 - but at midnight PST that price will change to $11.99 - so make sure to get yours! Kit add-ons (which are created to coordinate with the main kit) are also limited and will no longer be available once they are sold out...don't wait!
.....
And just fyi...here are the direct links for all of the new stuff now available:
8.05.2016
the new Life Theme Book :: a look inside | Heidi Swapp
I'm over on the Heidi Swapp blog today with a look at one of my favorite Heidi products EVER!
The brand new Life Theme Book!
This AMAZING little book is part of Heidi's brand new Memory Keeping Collection and it can be found RIGHT NOW exclusively at Michaels Stores!
I'd love for you to head on over to see it...and, while you're there, check out the unboxing video I made...
Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by!
The brand new Life Theme Book!
This AMAZING little book is part of Heidi's brand new Memory Keeping Collection and it can be found RIGHT NOW exclusively at Michaels Stores!
I'd love for you to head on over to see it...and, while you're there, check out the unboxing video I made...
Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by!
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