17 days....seriously!! Is that the longest dry spell ever....geez! So sorry! Do you ever just feel like life just rolls you up in a little ball...and then plays catch with you? I've kinda felt that way lately - so much going on. So much to do...so much that I want to do that I can't sleep at night. I've got a million ideas running through my head...creativity can really get ya going when you want it to. It's a good feeling, but I'm sorry that I haven't been here posting. I want to post every day - so need to get in a groove!
First up - for those that asked...the shoes in my last post for the National Scrapbooking Day Inspiration Challenge at Two Peas (thanks for all of those that participated!!!) is a photo that I've had saved on my computer for probably 4 years as inspiration. So, unfortunetly, I don't know where they are from and I'm sure they aren't available anymore. Sorry! They are dang cute though huh! :)
There was a new Garden up at Twopeasinabucket.com on May 15th - have you checked it out yet? The Seasonal Layouts this month were to be on 'Spring'. I couldn't be happier to see the weather getting nicer here - my kids miss the warm weather and have had a hard time with the transition. So it's great!
Here is my Spring layout for this month:
c) Twopeasinabucket.com
You can see more details about the layout and supplies used by going here. Have you ever used the great labels that are printed on back of the fabulous Amy Butler papers (for K&Company)? I temporarily glued the yellow cardstock to the back of the label on this paper and cut it out. I then traced around the edges with a white pen...such a fun label! Lots of random photos, stitching, rubons, and paper...fun. The butterflies are the Stampin' Up! Sizzix die which I LOVE!!! Go here to purchase.
Speaking of Stampin' Up!, check out this darling new alphabet set that is on sale, 20% off, for a limited time (until May 31st). It will be in the upcoming new catalog - so check it out now and get it while it's on sale - what a great set.
Also, until May 31st, buy any 3 patterned paper packages and get the 4th for free! You can see all the current specials by going here. And the wonderful online shopping is here (click on the SHOP NOW tab in the upper right hand corner). There are lots of great videos and inspiration samples on my site as well.
I recently got one of these and I've had ideas of things I've been wanting to create with one of these for years! I've been wanting a Gocco machine for so long and never splurged and got one...but I'm so excited to use this. I'm going to pick up some more inks today and then I'll share - hopefully some videos of it too. Fun fun! Love new toys!
I've also been completly consumed with searching for photos from the Spring Quilt Market and also the National Stationary Show that is in New York right now. Arghhh...so wish I could be there! I have obsessions with stationary and letterpress and all that goodness. It makes me happy! :) Why do all things paper and fabric and all that fun stuff make me so happy? Funny!
Want a few fun links for today? A few things that are super cool...
I love this line soooo much! I'm heartbroken that she isn't designing scrapbooking supplies anymore - seriously - sad!! She's amazing!
Have you seen these new embossing folders from Quickutz? LOVE THEM! There are 12" ones too!
Some cool pages: This and this from Lisa McGarvey...love her stuff always.
This from Nichol - again - love anything with butterflies! She used that Stampin' Up! Butterfly die that I linked too earlier...so cute!
Jen Johner always makes me smile - her work is so cool! Love this one.
I love Rhonda's stuff always!! Love this and this and this!
This from Shannon Tidwell is so cute!
Love how Erica laid out this layout and that title is awesome!
Love how Jen did her title/journaling on this layout.
Awesome use of the new paper cards from Sassafras Lass - way cute!
And this is so cute from Jamie - love how she used that die-cut paper!
I just finished working on my layouts that will go up on June 1st and they were so fun! I also will have a Weekly Challenge layout in June. Lots of inspiring stuff in the Garden right now - love being inspired by everyone!
Ok, lots of links today. Hope it leaves you inspired! Off to take care of my 'mush kiddos' and get some stuff done! Have a great Monday! :)
nice to see you back robyn ;)
love that layout ... totally caught my eye when the mid-month garden went up! and love all the links ... you make our lives easier when you just point us to the good stuff. lol!
Posted by: laura vegas | Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Great layout as always, you have such great style. Thanks for all the links I love Karen Russell as well and I'm going to miss her Narratives line imensly.
Off to peek at the garden..
Have a great day,
Take care,
Paola
Posted by: Paola Norman | Monday, May 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM