In The Works

I've had two SMASH journals sitting on my desk since they first came out. I had no idea what I wanted to put in them, except that it be one large project. I've still got a lot of the Alaska tidbits that I collected that summer and though it would be a good way to showcase them. Plane tickets, coffee sleeves, maps, tickets, correspondence, etc. The photo below is the inside cover. For the most part, all paper, embellishments and washi tape are from Studio Calico. 

I have a bad habit of keeping hotel room keys. I must have almost 100 of them. I used washi tape to seal the bottom of the coffee sleeve and then adhered it to the page with double-stick tape. A perfect little place for my cards.

I had a leftover map of Anchorage so I used that for the background and stuck some baggage claim stickers at the bottom. I'll probably add some small Instagram photos as well. 

A large view of the page, along with the TSA ticket.

This was our first schedule that Tony had made out of Stephanie and I. Washi tape, acrylic dots and some stickers complete the page.

This hung on our cabin door for the better part of the season. I ripped it off before we left. It pretty much sums up the summer there.

I love this empty Top 10 list. I'm using the mini alphabet stickers to add the top 10 quotes from the summer.

I've still got lots of stuff to add but I wanted to post what I've got so far.

Is anyone else using their SMASH journal for a large, single project?

This Just In: {Studio Calico}

In addition to my regular Project Life kit subscription, I took advantage of the Last Call sale that Studio Calico had last week. And I'm so glad I did.

Seriously, how fabulous is this kit? It's the June Roundabout version and I love the colors. I truly believe these kits just keep getting better each month.

Even though I'm not doing Project Life anymore, I can use these kit components for my other scrapbooking projects (Sn@p binder, anyone?)

Yeah, that Field Notes tag? *Swoon*

SC also snuck in a little 'Sorry' button because two stickers were out of alignment in last month's kit? Um, really? Didn't even notice.

Last month I signed up for the Happy Little Moments Class and was looking for some small opaque envelopes. Voila! And a few more stamp kits to boot.

During the Last Call sale, I managed to snag the February 2013 Front Row scrapbook kit.

Mostly, I had my eye on those enamel dots...

... And the wooden die cuts. 

That is a seriously thick roll of deco tape and I can't wait to start using it.

Since I was on a roll, I picked up the Navy Pier kit. 

It's packed with papers, alpha stickers, washi tape from Freckled Fawn, a stamp set and more.

Still trying to decide what to do with those plastic letters. I'm sure I'll think of something :)

So ladies, what did you get in the mail today?

Links up if you got them!

The UPS Driver is My Best Friend

Especially when they bring stuff like this.

Photos coming soon.

(I'm too excited right now.)

Retail Therapy

Project Life by Becky Higgins

I spotted last years version a little too late so I was determined to score one for this year. They were so popular this year, in fact that Amazon.com has already sold out of them. Don't worry, they'll restock soon. This year it's available in two different color themes; Turquoise and Amber. I ended up choosing the amber version. Here's a video of Becky detailing the entire product.

I cannot wait to get started!

I will be posting each page as I finish it.

I also purchased this beautiful bit of Merino and Bamboo roving from Hampton Artistic Yarns to try my hand at felting some of my Celestial Waters soap. I think I'm going to post a how-to showcasing each step. I love the arctic colors and I think it will be a great match for the scent.

Stay tuned!

The December Daily: The Goods

I stopped by Michaels and Hobby Lobby to look for things to add to my December Daily album. And of course, I came out with way more than I intended to buy. I think that usually is the case with stores like these two however. I knew I needed something to use for either foundation or accent pages and I wanted to pick up some embellishments as well.

I toyed around with album vs. something spiral bound. We don't have very many places around here that will bind things so my options were pretty limited. I couldn't find a spiral bound album anywhere. Anywhere! I knew ahead of time that I didn't want a very large end product. A 6" by 8" perhaps. While I was walking towards the front to check out I ran over to the $1 bins to see what they had. Score! A perfect little spiral bound journal that I would be able to take apart and use for my base. (I'm rather good at re-purposing if I do say so myself!) :) You can see it in the photo below.

I also snagged some stickers, a fabric covered dove and some reindeer head cut-outs from the $1 bin as well. I found a lovely holiday vintage-esque paper stack at Hobby Lobby and some clear velum frames that I can't wait to use.

I'm still playing around with ideas for foundation pages. I'll keep you posted!

The December Daily

Yes, I know it's only October but I am so excited and can't wait to start on my December Daily! I think I'm going to run to Michaels and Hobby Lobby this weekend to see what I can find for my foundation pages. If you'd like to follow along, head over to Ali's blog. You can also see past December Dailies on Flickr for 2009 and share your work in the 2010 gallery. Or follow on twitter with the hashtag #decdaily.

(Many) photos coming soon!