New Paper Pack:: Follow Your Heart

I have a new paper pack that released today at TLP!

Hop on over to TLP pick up this paper pack for 50% off TODAY ONLY!

Here's a little creative inspiration to get you going:
From Me:

From Anna:

From Nat:

It's been a little quiet around my blog this week, but I promise there is more to come soon. I'm hoping to finish up last week's Project Life and get that posted later tonight. I also have some more creative inspiration to share and big news related to my etsy shop.

I'll be back soon!

Project Life | Week Five

Here we are in week five! I was pumped this week to get to use a new kit for the month. I love the softness of this color palette.

This week held two birthdays (my nephew's and my own), the superbowl, and a sick kid.

Close up of Left:

This side we have pics from my nephew's birthday party, instagram pic of my elton john look alike baby,  a week in review journaling card (I like this concept and will probably continue with it each week), journaling card about what Jules and Lilly are saying right now (Jules- creepy and whackadoodle, Lilly- Mmmmm and Hi), and a picture and some journaling of Jules home sick from school. Turned out she stayed home sick all week.

Close up of Right:

This side shows a picture of my dog Lola, an instagram picture and some journaling about Lilly discovering a left-behind chocolate donut and the squeals of delight I heard when she started eating it, a journaling card with a pic of Lilly sticking out her tongue and journaling about how she started standing on her own this week without holding on to things, a journaling card showing what I'm reading right now, instagram pic with Jules and my nephew going for a ride, a journaling card about Superbowl Sunday, a picture of me on my birthday while everyone sang to me, and an instagram pic of my birthday present- a Keurig!

I'm totally digging my color palette this week, so I'm feeling this spread.

Oh- AND I sent my January spreads to Persnickety Prints on Sunday, and they came already. I can't tell you how excited I am to actually have my spreads in my hands and in my album. They look awesome. I'm so happy with how this project is going, and still super happy with the decision to go digital.

If you haven't grabbed my free template yet, be sure to grab it here. Other products used this week:

Linking:

5/52- Simplicity

The first thing that popped into my mind when I saw this week's M4H Project 52 theme was simplicity was my dog. Honestly, what is more simple than a dog's life? This is my chihuahua Lola, and her life consists mostly of laying around curled up into a little ball at my feet. If I'm running around like crazy, then she sits like this on the back of the couch like a queen bee. Her life is simple- I wish I could have it on some days.

Processed with M4H- Scratch.

Project Life | Week Four

I'm a little behind this week on posting my Project Life, but I got the spread done before the end of the week, and we've officially closed out January and I'm STILL caught up! Yay me!

I'll be honest, I'm not totally in love with the spread this week. The left side I'm okay with, but the right side has too many contrasting colors and makes my eyeballs bleed a little, but I have to just get over it. The purpose of Project Life is to document our life- not create a work of art. I just need to keep reminding myself of that.

Close up of Left:

This page shows my deeper dive into "properly" learning Adobe Illustrator, my new boots (yay me!), some journaling about Lilly and her crazy still-not-all-the-way-in front teeth, a beautiful sunset, a journaling card about Jules telling me she loves me "five much", and two completely adorable (yeah- I'm not gonna lie- I love these) pics of Lilly that I took while tickling her so I could get a good shot of her teeth.

Close up of Right:

This week shows off a picture of Daddy snuggling with the girls, Jules and me both doing some doodling (me for designs, Jules just because), a pic of Jules after waking up from her nap, a journaling card with a quote from Jules about her being a "genius" because she shared her sippy cup with Lilly, a journaling card and instagram pic about my book club night, an instagram pic of the celebratory Bellini that I drank after a successful shopping venture for a Bridesmaids dress for my cousin's wedding, pics of Lilly holding Daddy's and Jules' hands and walking, and a picture of Lilly telling me some story (she likes to point).

I'm excited that this is the last spread of January, which means that I get to play with a new kit for February's layouts. I've already chosen the All of My Love papers as the basis for my February layouts, and I'm excited to get to use some BYOC stuff from TLP to snazzy it up a bit.

If you haven't grabbed my free template yet, be sure to grab it here. Other products used this week:

Linking:

All of My Love is Here!

It's that time again friends! The February BYOC (Build Your Own Collaboration) has arrived at the-lilypad.com, and it is divine! And if you act quickly- it's 20% off for the whole weekend!

I have three new releases with the BYOC- Introducing All of My Love | The Papers:

The Alpha:

The Tabs:

And a little inspiration:

From me:

From Justine:

From Macy:

From Jude:

From Anna:

I hope you enjoy All of My Love!! I'm excited to use this kit as my "kit of the month" for February's Project Life. I plan to pick up some of the great journaling cards some of the other TLP designers created this month to compliment my kit.

4/52- Imperfection

Last week's Project 52 prompt was imperfection, and I couldn't help but think of my daughter's incoming teeth. She's 14 months already, and it seems her teeth are taking their time coming in. Not only that, she seems to get them all at the same time (whatever happened to one at a time?). I know they'll eventually all come in, but their pattern of arrival sure has been strange. 

Etsy Greetings Team Valentine's Day Blog Hop!

Today I am participating in the Etsy Greetings Team Valentine's Day Blog Hop! In this blog hop, we are sharing handmade greeting cards from the team, paired with other lovely handmade gift items from Etsy.

The Valentine's card that I chose from my shop is the Scattered Hearts valentine card:

This card is a folded card, measuring 4.25x5.5 inches, and is printed on 100% recycled cardstock, and comes with a 100% recycled kraft envelope.

To pair with this card, I chose this beautiful photograhic art print by CatNPhotography:

The processing on this photo is so soft and pretty, and honestly- is there anything more romantic than the Eiffel Tower? The heart bokeh in the photograph goes perfectly with the hearts on my Scattered Hearts Card.

This would make a great gift for anyone that enjoys photography, home decor, paris, or just plain appreciates "pretty" stuff!

Follow the links below to get even more great Valentine's Day ideas straight from Etsy.