tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33650112495948399562024-03-13T03:35:18.681-07:00MrSchiEvous CraftsJust a crafty lady talking about what I've made.Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-35639986342263108172015-02-03T08:11:00.000-08:002015-02-03T08:11:26.749-08:00The sort continues....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nothing like some musical inspiration to get your heart pumping, and hands busy. </div>
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No limits to the amount I can do!</div>
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<br />The only limits are the ones you put on yourself!</div>
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Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-23113942405547598092015-01-27T13:36:00.002-08:002015-01-27T13:36:33.238-08:00Time to Organize!- My 2015 Scraproom Mission!I know that many of us crafters aren't the neatest most organised people... So that said, it's finally time for me!! I'm finally pretty well settled in my new house, and just made a trip to IKEA this past weekend to pick out some stuff. :D<br />
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So since I'm vamping it up by organizing and arranging my space for functionality, I thought I'd take this challenge!!<br />
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Personally, I want my space to be an actual statement of me, and how I feel about crafting,<br />
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Wish me luck!! I'm off to finish painting!!Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-60892764538688312722014-10-21T11:03:00.001-07:002014-10-21T11:03:15.162-07:00Packing Insanity!Just a quick update:<br />
I am going mentally insane!! LOL... No really! Trying to pack a house full of 5 peoples things (basically alone), plus helping load the trailer with hubby, and trying to clean while keeping care of my mini's me's is proving too much at the moment!! ( HELP )<br />
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I promise November, after everything is moved and I've begun unpacking, I will get this blog ROCKING! Again thanks for still following along, and also for your patience while I get into our dream home!!<br />
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ElysiaPolka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-44134286183006140352014-10-10T09:53:00.000-07:002014-10-10T09:53:19.036-07:00Digital fun!<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">I'm new to doing things digitally, but had fun fooling with a new program, which is perfect for me right now considering my house is currently a pile of boxes!</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">I decided to check into a FREE app for my computer, to see if I like digital, as well as because of all the hype over the new BH Project life app (which is currently only available on Ipad or Iphone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">I decided to try El Collagero, for windows. This is a great free collaging app, BUT I wish there were a few more options available within it, such as layering. Oh well... like it says it's free, and had alot of other great options!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">I went back and used some photos from 2013 Ex trip and added some of these awesome cards that were made and shared with me by </span><a class="wta vF" href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/100950150389884114733?prsrc=4" oid="100950150389884114733" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'normal arial', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">Leslie Harvey</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">! I feel so honored to have the chance to showcase them with my photos! </span><br />
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I also decided that since we are getting geared up to move (finally), that I would do a page with a photo of our current house, and then later make another with a photo of our new house!!</div>
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Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-61043748746047705472014-08-27T10:51:00.000-07:002014-08-27T10:51:03.424-07:00All About That Bass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another fun swap page I made, in the single page "A" layout style. For this swap we were to make it using any 4 letter word as our theme. I took me a while to pick my word, but once I did it was easy!</div>
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I wanted to use some bright fun papers. I own a ton, and never seem to use enough of them, so was thrilled using this vintage Berry Sweet- K&CoMPANY paper pad.<br />
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First I pick my papers, and cut them to fit into my "A" sleeve, to make sure I like the look.</div>
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And then I begin my embellishment card by card.</div>
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For my first cards I used this cute mushroom printed paper. I decided I wanted to make 2 - 4" x 6" cards with it, one for the top row, and one for the bottom. (This seems to be a growing trend for me)</div>
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For the top left card, I just kept it simple by using flower patterned washi tape, and layering over top a remember flag.</div>
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For the top right card I wanted to add some photo mats, as sometimes it's hard to decide where to add them in these types of layouts.<br />
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I used a cute paper with a stitched edge as my base, then used 1/2 of the paper left over from a card I had received in the mail. (The pattern was just so cute I couldn't toss it), as my photo mat. I accented the edges with some flowered washi tape.<br />
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For the 4 middle 3" x 4" cards I used the same printed paper. It's covered in a beautiful floral design and accented with stunning glitter.</div>
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I added the letter stickers to the bottom right corners, and traced the outside with a navy marker to highlight them.<br />
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This left bottom card is a mirrored image of the top right one, offering another great spot for a photo.<br />
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The last card adds the rest of my quote to this page.</div>
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I've had several people asking how I use label stickers, and how I choose my alphabet stickers.</div>
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And here's my finished and fully embellished page!<br />
The photo's unfortunately don't do it justice, as it's hard to capture the glitter and vibrancy of the colors.<br />
I truly hope my partner enjoys this page as much as I did making it.<br />
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Remember LIVE your life to it's fullest!<br />
(And happy Father's day!)<br />
~Elysia<br />
<br />Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-66114678095608189782014-06-10T15:56:00.002-07:002014-06-10T15:56:41.879-07:00On the run!I've been here, there, and everywhere but here.<br />
Sorry, <strike>sorta</strike>!<br />
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I've been having too much fun, I've also been out to a couple crops, and enjoyed some time with some great new crafty friends!<br />
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I even got to enjoy a spontaneous vacation with Hubby, spending time with friends, and even celebrated a couple birthdays along the way!<br />
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I have tons to share, <strike>as always</strike> yet I haven't quite had the time to get them together!<br />
Promise me you'll forgive me, LOL<br />
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Anyways, I've found some great freebies to share in the mean time.<br />
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I stumbled upon these beauties on PINTEREST!<br />
Everything about them speaks to me! I love the color pallet, the vintage flower packets. and even the patterns. They are quite stunning, and you can bet I will be printing a few to use, as well as share!<br />
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And with the weekend coming up fast, as well as Father's day, I was so thrilled to stumble over this cute card. It will be perfect to make with the kids for their Daddy, and Poppa both! And with step-by-step instructions should be easy enough to get Ana to join in!<br />
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Besides this, the summer is already shaping up with plans already being made, and I should have loads of things to share. ;)<br />
Stay inspired!<br />~Elysia<br />
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<br />Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-44951622598032623302014-05-19T18:57:00.002-07:002014-05-19T18:57:30.360-07:00Swapping pages- PART 1I've joined this great swapping group for Project life cards and pages on Facebook a while back. Basically I just watched for a while, not sure if I wanted to play along, or if I was even ready....<br />
Turns out I am.<br />
I slightly missed the deadline to join a full page swap with the theme of baby, then the same thing happened with the travel theme.... I voiced my frustrations, and was thrilled to hear another lady was also disappointed she did as well. Needless to say we are trading a Travel themed full premade page!<br />
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Basically what you do is using the design "A" template above design 8 cards that fit into the page using a travel theme. You pick card stock or patterned paper, add your embellishments, etc to make them travel themed. Then mail the cards to your partner, and wait for yours to arrive!<br />
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Here's the Travel page I made for my partner:<br />
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I found this awesome travel paper as part of a ready made mini photo album at my local Dollarama.<br />
Of course I love the patterns so bought it, and cut it up!<br />
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This card has a photo or ephemera slide in pocket! AWESOME!</div>
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She can just side her goodies through the top behind the plastic, and it'll be safe!</div>
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For the left hand card I used a card from Recollections, and cut out the shape of the the thought bubble with my exact o knife, then I added some patterned paper behind it! </div>
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For the left hand card I used a patterned piece paper and added journaling die cut to the center.</div>
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I accented the card with a patterned paper boarder, and added a manila tag for photos or journaling.</div>
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I hope you like my first page!</div>
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I promise there are many more to come!</div>
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~Elysia</div>
Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-6891959377601389872014-05-05T13:37:00.002-07:002014-05-05T13:37:29.481-07:00Blues....<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm feeling blue today. Blue, and searchy...<br />
The weather is cloudy and the air is damp.<br />
I'm also not feeling well...<br />
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I found<br />
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blog I <span style="text-align: center;">stumbled</span><br />
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included a<br />
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But today<br />
I can't resist all<br />
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Seems there are many of us out here, many more then will admit it...<br />
Sometime life just gets us down.<br />
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I want to send hope to you, and your loved ones.<br />
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Know that even though you're felling blue, or pink, or whatever color it may be, You are loved, and I love that you've taken time to share in my life. <3<br />
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Stay Inspired!<br />~Elysia<br />
<a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b8/06/63/b806638fbca79a05a25ee174cc6babc0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-28123660666650454202014-05-04T14:02:00.000-07:002014-05-04T14:35:07.149-07:00Has Spring FINALLY Sprung??Hello everyone! And HELLO MAY!<br />
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One of the wonderful ladies in a Project Life group on Facebook I'm in, shared the link to these STUNNING cards for Project life! They are so feminine and soft, and just my style!<br />
I'm sure they will be making it into my <strike>elusive</strike> PL family book I'm going to be starting any <strike>year</strike> time now.<br />
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I also think they would make awesome greeting card fronts, or even lovely postcards/ notes to send to a friend!<br />
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This last week (maybe a bit more) I have been dealing with some stomach issues.... How not fun!<br />
Hopefully they will be resolved soon, and I can get back to real life, instead of feeling sore and pouting.<br />
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The funny thing is even though I've been feeling crappy, the warmer weather and the melted snow has lifted my spirits!<br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/250442429253857844/" target="_blank"><img alt="lostbumblebee" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/48/17/b0/4817b05437c5b480aad9e72b3dd35699.jpg" height="400" width="290" /></a><br />
Here's another lovely printable art card I found via PINTEREST!<br />
It is also sized (on the site) big enough to be printed out as a wall art! Love IT <3!<br />
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And a few more wonderful "Signs of Spring" PL journaling cards I found via PINTEREST.<br />
I adore the mason jars and whimsical flowers. They make me feel a little nostalgic...<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/250442429253858042/" target="_blank"><img alt=""Signs of Spring" FREE Printables" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/66/6e/b0/666eb0202fd38d5194d5013b7035e845.jpg" height="151" width="320" /></a><br />
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Hopefully these inspire you all towards spring time, and outdoor enjoyments such as tea on the deck!<br />
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<img src="http://imworld.aufeminin.com/dossiers/D20120814/Posh-Pink-Tea-123217_L.jpg" height="320" width="220" /><br />
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I literally can't wait!<br />
Happy Spring!<br />
~Elysia<br />
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This post has been shared on <strong style="background-color: #fcfbf9; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf005f; font-family: Papyrus;"><a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2014/05/pink-saturday-may-2-2014.html" target="_blank">Pink Saturday !</a></span></strong>Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-27358063980271462642014-04-19T16:09:00.000-07:002014-04-19T16:09:20.244-07:00HOPPY Easter!<div style="text-align: center;">
Easter is a time for me with family and friends.</div>
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I've been debating and have decided:</div>
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Yep, I'm going all in!</div>
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PROJECT LIFE is going to be happening alot in my world!</div>
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I'm planning on going back to the start of this year and documenting it all pocket style.</div>
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I'm not going to do project 365, or even bi-weekly, </div>
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but a monthly 2 page spread about our life</div>
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and what we've been up to!</div>
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I will be adding in some printed freebie journaling cards!</div>
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I have found some awesome ones via PINTEREST!</div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/165999936237561250/" target="_blank"><img alt="{Free} Easter Printables & Project Life | Inspired By Peanut & Bean" height="400" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/16/1a/dc/161adcf49f59ea27764777de59a3022f.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/47287864807580045/" target="_blank"><img alt="free printable Project Life cards for Easter" height="400" src="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/3e/60/af/3e60afeee4e5fa49180e4774f16cd360.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/250442429253582072/" target="_blank"><img alt="Heather Greenwood aka Scrap Happy Hippie: Easter Freebie Journal Cards" height="320" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d1/d3/48/d1d34806c42d27410272752cc5c901d9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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Enjoy! And Hoppy Easter everyone!</div>
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~Elysia</div>
Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-29882593464615580672014-04-13T15:54:00.002-07:002014-04-13T15:54:58.806-07:00Where to start....Where to start....<div>
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Blogging again seems to be a hard thing for me.</div>
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Maybe because it requires I share myself with the world again.</div>
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I have all the ideas, and know what I'd like to share, but I just can't seem to force myself to do it. </div>
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I feel like that awkward girl staring at her crush during a high school dance. </div>
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OK (deep breath), so.... I've fallen for a new love!</div>
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It's hard to admit, and to let go of old thoughts and feelings, but it's making me happier then I've ever been!</div>
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And the next step is just admitting it.</div>
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Admitting it to all my friends, and by moving forward and onward into a new phase in my crafting life.</div>
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So far I have been using this style of book to document our 11 day trip we did to China last year.</div>
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I'm finding that it's perfect for photo heavy pages, and the splashes of journaling I wish to add.</div>
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Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-8342255954337005562014-03-23T15:21:00.000-07:002014-03-23T15:54:09.444-07:00Sunday reflections <div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Seems I've lost myself.</span></b></div>
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I've lost my interest in blogging,</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Or have I just lost my interest in seeking approval from the outside world.</b></span></div>
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I've been on an inward journey.</div>
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A journey which has taken me towards a new view on life,</div>
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I have been crafting. I have been swapping.</div>
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I have even been scrapbooking, TRULY SCRAPBOOKING.</div>
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I have been doing it all my way without prying eyes to judge me and my work.<br />
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I HAVE BEEN FINDING ME!</div>
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I've also been finding I miss sharing it all with you!<br />
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Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-50285152823283317312013-10-07T09:15:00.000-07:002013-10-07T09:15:14.034-07:00a new direction<div style="text-align: center;">
SO! I KNOW, I KNOW!!</div>
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It's been a million years in blogging time since my last post.</div>
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Let's first get my excuses aside... I have been going through a transition in my life, as well as in my crafting.</div>
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We have listed our house for sale, FINALLY! I'm hoping, fingers crossed, we will be moved into our new home before Christmas but we need to sell our house first! So, it's a waiting game for now.</div>
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Needless to say I have had to pack most of my craft room in bins and boxes, ready for our new home. I'm hoping I will have "my own" room there, or at the least a great NEW area to craft in.<br />
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This said I have a bunch of excess "stuff" I want to share with friends in my crafting circle, so if you'd like a FREE ephemera envelope of goodies: PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!<br />
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All I ask in return is that you mention me on your blog, just a simple thanks for the goodies and a link back to my blog would be awesome.<br />
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I have also gone through a change in my crafting focus,</div>
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I made my very own SMASH BOOK, and to-go kit to take with me during a grand vacation I went on with my hubby. The only thing was I truly had no time or ambition to do anything with it while we were gone TO CHINA!<br />
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We've been back for several months already but the photos are haunting me... there are just so many and the theme of the book I had made is just not speaking to me (as stunning as it is). I've picked up some new supplies and am working with some great oriental prints, and can't wait to show you it once I decide how I want to bind it.<br />
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If you can't wait to see what types of things I'll be adding<br />
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Stay Inspired!<br />~Elysia</div>
Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-77230178364099474082013-02-07T11:16:00.003-08:002013-02-07T11:16:33.277-08:00Happy February ~ POP!This month has been a whorl of exiting new prospects! I have been crafting and swapping again!<br />
I am delaying putting up those photos though, so my partners can receive them first, I just hate ruining a surprise!<br />
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And I've even been asked to assist on The Altered Paper's swap site!! If you would like and invite just let me know, as we've made the site private to protect everyone swapping there. That said, I've been so inspired by the group of ladies over there, they have renewed my spirits and brought back my "twinkle"! THANK YOU!! I can't wait to get to know each of you, and hopefully swap you as well.<br />
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I'm hoping all this renewal will start "shining though" here, on this blog. And I've made some decisions about my posts. This coming year they are going to be varied between:<br />
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What is my idea of an inspirational posts? Well, there will be:<br />
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Will this be something you want to see?? Maybe, maybe not, but that is for you to decide.<br />
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My February ~ INSPIRATION POP!</div>
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I joined a <a href="http://pinterest.com/missy110/" target="_blank">PINTREST</a> pinning board swap on <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/user:MrSchiEvous" target="_blank">Swap-bot</a>, and it was fun! It was a great excuse to beef-up an already existing board: <a href="http://pinterest.com/missy110/going-postal/" target="_blank">GOING POSTAL</a>, and show it off to some swappers that are interested in the same things.</div>
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February also has me thinking about Valentine's, of course!-</div>
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Even though we don't really celebrate it, it is hard not to think about new ways to show your family, spouse and other loved ones that they are important.</div>
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So SERIOUSLY, how can I object to a holiday filled with PINK and CHOCOLATE, and FLOWERS, and HEARTS, and LOVE?!</div>
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Stay INSPIRED!<br />~Elysia</div>
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Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-67729125556651117802013-01-23T09:42:00.001-08:002013-01-23T09:42:56.816-08:00What a New Year!This year so far has been a whorl wind. Where does the time go, I don't really know...<br />
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My days are filled with physio, organizing, cooking and activities with the kids. Which has been keeping me happy and obviously busy. I have done a bit of swapping: A special birthday swap with Tee, as well as my January tag, themed: Baby it's Cold outside. Here's the tag I sent to Tee via The Altered Paper's monthly tag swap.<br />
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I used a plain vanilla tag and stamped it with a large Winter Cottage Postcard stamp, I bought from Michael's store, in black archival ink. I then inked the tag with <a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/paper-details.php?product=1777" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Distress ink in Salty Ocean from the summer trio</a>. I used a stamped image of <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.5px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Magnolia Designs- Midwinter Tilda with Lantern, </span></span>that was stamped on watercolor paper. I then colored her in using my Tim Holtz Distress Markers and a water brush. I added some fun yarn as the tail, in our favorite color: PINK!<br />
I had so much fun making this kind of tag! I don't usually color, but I really enjoyed doing it, so this is a technique I will definitely be doing more of in the near future!<br />
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<b>Tee has since decided she's no longer going to be hosting swapping via her blog, so a fellow swapper, Amy has decided to open a site under the same name for swapping purposes: <a href="http://alteredpaperswaps.ning.com/">http://alteredpaperswaps.ning.com/</a></b><br />
<b> I sincerely hope those of us reliable swappers will find it to be a safe and fun place to swap through. Feel free to stop in and join in some of the awesome new swaps, as well as the ongoing tag-a- month swaps! Thanks again to <a href="http://amythecraftybooknerd.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Amy from the crafty book nerd</a>, for this great undertaking.</b><br />
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Now, my darling daughter Ana just had her 3rd birthday! I can't believe how big she's grown or how smart she's becoming. She amazes me everyday, and truly fills my heart with joy!</div>
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I asked her what she wanted for her birthday, and she said she wanted: to bake her own cake, and decorate it and eat it. So we did just that! I found <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/recipefinder/easy-chocolate-party-cake-3901" target="_blank">this awesome recipe for a "from scratch" chocolate party cake</a>! The only thing it doesn't tell you is exactly how long to bake it, just to check it for firmness: I used my convection oven, and it took just over 25 mins. It was moist and lightly chocolaty, and oh so delicious!! Mmmm...</div>
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We covered it <a href="http://savorysweetlife.com/2010/03/buttercream-frosting/" target="_blank">using this recipe for a butter cream icing</a>, and it was stunning! It's not too sweet, and was easy enough to make. And of course we added in some pink food coloring just for the occasion, with some sprinkles and candles to top it all off! And voila perfectly girly birthday cake! Well it tasted perfect at least, I do not claim to be a pro in any way.<br />
The best part was having fun making Ana's birthday wish come true, and the cake was definitely was good enough to share!<br />
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Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-56987142584072063822012-12-18T12:42:00.000-08:002012-12-18T12:42:32.383-08:00This season...<div style="text-align: left;">
The last few months have been whistling by!</div>
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As you've probably noticed, I've been sorely lacking in the blogging department....</div>
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Leanne decided to shut down her design team for Scrap'n with Flair unfortunately, so that left me wondering what the do next. To blog still or not to blog... do I try to go a different route with my blog?!</div>
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I'm still not too sure what I want to achieve, just yet....</div>
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and the up coming Christmas holiday's and the winter season, and having fun through my great friend Tee's blog: <a href="http://thealteredpaper.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Altered Paper</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>And my duo of The Night before Christmas ATC's</b></span></div>
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<a href="http://thealteredpaper.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Altered Paper</a> has a ton of great swaps set up for this Christmas season, as well as into the new year, so make sure to check out her blog and sign up for any you are interested in!!</div>
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I've also been personally challenging myself to spend more QUALITY time with my family. Given the time of year, it's time we think less about ourselves single-ly, and more as a unit including the people we love.<br />
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Ana and I have been assisting with Jase's class (for a while now) at school during outings and such, which has been a ton of fun for us all.</div>
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I'm looking forward to spending this holiday season to those most important to me, and discovering what this next year will bring to me and my loved ones.</div>
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Please take the time to hug your kids, kiss your significant others, and tell your other family members how important they are to you not just now, but ALL YEAR LONG!</div>
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STAY INSPIRED!<br />~Elysia</div>
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Hello everyone, I know it's been too long since my last post.</div>
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I've been going through some changes:</div>
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My crafting area has been totally redone and organised.</div>
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Some may say YEAH!! But, I honestly am not totally sure I like what happened...</div>
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My hubby decided what I needed, and I guess I agreed, but frankly it's more of a beige reflexion of him then the type of colorfully eclectic space I was accustom to. </div>
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Here's the before, well sorta... You see I did start taking things apart.</div>
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I emptied some drawers and </div>
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started boxing up some things, so do excuse some of the mess. </div>
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I will say only some because truthfully I did leave stuff out all the time,</div>
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as there was no where else for it to go.</div>
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Yikes, what a mess it was!!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I spent about a week sitting, and sorting, and organising it all.</span></div>
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Now, due to the lack of having my space, and everything sitting in boxes needing to be put away,</div>
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I wasn't making much of anything.... That sucked, BIG TIME! </div>
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That said I started resorting to doing other weird things like:</div>
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cleaning my own house, spending time outdoors, and even baking things for the kids.</div>
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I have to say it's taken me too long to get back into baking stuff,</div>
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I love the way it makes me feel being able to say I made this without it being something paper....</div>
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and I love the smiles my little monsters give me from a fresh cookie. </div>
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Yes, I do now have much more room to work, and everything more or less has a space to go into,</div>
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but that truly doesn't make me feel more productive.</div>
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Although, I do now know that I seriously don't need to buy any more</div>
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products for at least the next 5 yrs. ( As if that will ever really happen, LOL)</div>
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But seriously here's what you've all been wanting to see: </div>
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I went to work one night and come home to this. </div>
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The start of a lot more work, LOL, and my wonderful husband</div>
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finishing up installing my <a href="http://www.homedepot.ca/product/cubes-tall-bookcase-oak/927224" target="_blank">NEW cabinets from Home Depot</a>. <3</div>
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I've recorded a video of the ins and outs of my room, but I'm not quite happy with how it turned out, so will have to redo it early next week when my house if full of less kids.</div>
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So for now you will have to live with some photos!!</div>
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This is my new desk, it's from IKEA, but I got it used in like new condition for $60.00</div>
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I bought these 2 hanging baskets for $2.00 at a garage sale.</div>
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They store my current projects, in the top one, and the bottom one stores my paper cutters, some misc. ribbon scraps and a collection of playing cards.</div>
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On the floor is a accordion file folder I bought at Wal-Mart for $12.00,</div>
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which now holds a bunch of random paper scraps.</div>
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This desk also folds down along that side to free up some extra space, if I wanted.</div>
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But for now I have a collection of goodies on it. :D</div>
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I also have my computer on my desk too.</div>
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It's great to look at inspiration while I craft.</div>
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My favorite thing about this desk really is the large drawer!</div>
I found some awesome drawer inserts at the Dollarama that fit perfectly!<br />
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They have allowed me to organize all my most needed and used items!!</div>
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This ones full of tapes, both decorative and ones for crafting.</div>
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I have one totally dedicated to my distress inks! <3</div>
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And the best thing is I can just pull the whole thing out, use them and then put them right back in!</div>
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I have one with my crackle paints, metallic inks, and distress embossing powders.</div>
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And the last one has my Martha Stewart inks, other misc. inks, my Lindy Stamp Gang magicals</div>
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Next to my desk is this little stand,</div>
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which holds my printer, papers, and other books I need.</div>
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The ledge above my desk holds a lot of inspiration,</div>
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my lamp, and</div>
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things I love.</div>
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As well as photos, and disks full of them.</div>
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Things my friends have given me,</div>
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some swapped goodies,</div>
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and some stuff I need to use too!</div>
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As well as a way to display some of my newest things I've received.</div>
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These are my new cabinets!</div>
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We bought 3 of them, to fit the wall plus added 2 fold down door inserts,</div>
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4 sets of drawer inserts, and 2 cupboard door inserts.</div>
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I've even had enough room to display some of my things,</div>
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Some of my smaller containers have been used to sort and store other things,</div>
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of course ribbons (too many ribbons)</div>
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tons of bling,</div>
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and lace.</div>
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As well as feathers, fabric pieces and fibers.</div>
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Buckets full of stamps</div>
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In the drawers I have sorted out my embellishments by theme.</div>
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kids</div>
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vacation</div>
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flowers & bugs</div>
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winter/ christmas</div>
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words & letters</div>
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and other holidays, like Easter and Halloween.</div>
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I even found some bigger drawer inserts from the Dollarama.</div>
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I sorted my office type supplies, washi tapes, flocking powders, and loose glitter.</div>
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I even have a few hidden goodies.</div>
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my kawaii stash,</div>
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my personal ephemera I need to scrap.</div>
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I also have a big bin of beads and jewelry/ stick pin making supplies.</div>
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a few boxes with paper kits, photos and other various items.</div>
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I really feel compelled after all that work to keep it clean. But not so much so that I haven't been creating. ;)</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I've finally even started swapping again, I mean I've actually mailed out </span><span style="text-align: start;">more </span><span style="text-align: start;">than</span><span style="text-align: start;"> 1 package this month, WOW! </span><span style="text-align: start;">Frankly I think the lack of fun mail was also getting to me. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">In case you've been wondering where my blog swaps went, </span><span style="text-align: start;">they've been re rerooted to our Scraping with Flair .ning community. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Please follow this link if you'd like an invite, it is open to all crafting people!!</span></div>
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Seriously<span style="text-align: start;"> what was I doing before I swapped stuff???</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">What was I doing before blogging??</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">What the HELL WAS I DOING BEFORE CRAFTING!?!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Oh yeah: holding my babies, LOL.</span></div>
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I hope you've enjoyed my super detailed tour.</div>
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Stay Inspired~Elysia</div>
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Hello Everyone!<br />
Please stop by and see my video about this months NEW KIT, with a reveal of my first kit project!<br />
You're going to LOVE IT!<br />
~ElysiaPolka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-55225376948219777572012-08-22T15:02:00.002-07:002012-08-22T15:02:50.235-07:00Where have I been!?<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I've been here, there, and simply ALMOST every where!!</span></b></div>
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This summer so far has been FULL</div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"><3 <u>ALL 3 OF THEM!</u> <3</span></b><br />
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And OUR summer time always includes </div>
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having plenty of BIRTHDAYS!</div>
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This year we even decided to travel to go CAMPING!</div>
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BUT HEY, WHAT ISN'T WORK WITH ALL 3 KIDS?!?</div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">SO, How has YOUR summer been???</span></b></div>
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<b>I truly hope you've stayed inspired, yet also had some time to RELAX and RECHARGE.</b></div>
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I honestly can't wait for the kids to head back to school, so I can have a little quite;</div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">show off this next month's <a href="http://scrapnwithflair.com/product.php?pcategory=184" target="_blank">Scrap'n with Flair kit</a>!</span></div>
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Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-11797512034408122482012-07-27T22:54:00.000-07:002012-07-28T14:51:20.525-07:00Handmade Friendship Card~ VIDEO NOW HERE!!!<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hello Everyone! I'm back with another YouTube video. YEAH! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sorry for the delays, after some hick-ups, here it is FINALLY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm kinda enjoying making them, although I don't yet know anything about the editing part so please bare with me. ;) I promise I will go back and add some fast forward action and music once I figure out how, LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It features an awesome card I </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">made</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">using</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="color: #444444;"> </span>a </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">pre-made card as the base, and added some of the great papers from the 6 x 6 pad, some I am roses flowers, and a velum frame. The video is a bit long, but the card did turn out awesome, if I say so myself!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">~Elysia @ http://mischievouscrafts.blogspot.ca/</span>Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-26047345116286240612012-07-12T13:20:00.000-07:002012-07-12T13:20:02.863-07:00Swapping with Flair ~ New swap, and ATC inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This one I made for the <span style="background-color: white;">Fancy Hat ATC</span><span style="background-color: white;"> swap via Tee's Altered Paper Blog.</span></div>
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I called it "Off to the races".</div>
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It was made <span style="background-color: white;">using the 6x6 paper and a <a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/paper-details.php?product=1781" target="_blank">velum piece</a> which I cut into 2 pieces,</span></div>
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the mini photo was from my personal stash.</div>
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I sure hope my partner likes it!</div>
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I was enjoying myself so much that I made another one:</div>
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was made using the <a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/paper-details.php?product=1782" target="_blank">6x6 paper and lace from the kit;</a></div>
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the ribbon, rhinestone brad and mini photos were from my personal stash.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to give this one away to the first non-design team member to sign up for this month's swap!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Good luck!</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>CHRISTMAS IN JULY!</b></span></div>
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For this swap you will make and send your partner one Christmas card.</div>
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Leave the inside blank ( besides a sentiment ), so they can send it to a friend later! ;)</div>
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As with the last swap, you can swap more then 1 card if you like,</div>
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just PLEASE LET ME KNOW how many you would like to swap</div>
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WHEN YOU EMAIL ME TO SIGN UP.</div>
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<b><u>I need your details when you sign up:</u></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">Name, blog address, and mailing address</span></div>
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Please note I do have followers all over the world.</div>
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If you would like to swap within your own country to save on shipping,</div>
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let me know and I will partner you that way if at all possible.</div>
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<b>SIGN UP DEADLINE: July 19th, 2012</b></div>
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<b>MAILING DEADLINE: July 26th, 2012</b></div>
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~Elysia</div>Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-66760890576732640812012-07-09T20:38:00.003-07:002012-07-09T20:38:33.615-07:00Plumeria mini journaling book/ smash book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So the first video shows the front cover,</div>
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I hope you enjoy them both, and PLEASE subscribe to my channel,</div>
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as I will be doing monthly videos from now on.</div>
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Stop by <a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/search.php?search_string=july+kit&submit_button.x=0&submit_button.y=0&submit_button=GO" target="_blank">SCRAP'N WITH FLAIR to purchase your kits</a>, as there are very few left!<br />~Elysia</div>
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<br /></div>Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-68000892766565103792012-07-06T11:50:00.001-07:002012-07-06T11:50:39.888-07:00Grab Box Sale!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9ASSvjDkIVs?fs=1" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Feel free to stop in and check it out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/paper-details.php?product=1783">http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/paper-details.php?product=1783</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are alot of individual products currently on sale as well,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/product.php?pcategory=109">http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/product.php?pcategory=109</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and tons of individual papers so you can match up you design ideas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/product.php?pcategory=259">http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/product.php?pcategory=259</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and finish off those lingering projects</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/product.php?pcategory=260">http://www.scrapnwithflair.com/product.php?pcategory=260</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's well worth the look and the $ value is phenomenal!<br />
Happy shopping!<br />
~Elysia </div>Polka Dot PawJamma'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458731952387381433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365011249594839956.post-90137690749692265882012-06-30T14:51:00.002-07:002012-06-30T14:52:21.947-07:00July' Plumeria Kit ~ Scrap'n with Flair<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hurry on and check out this awesome video put together by Stephanie Stanton, one of our Scrap'n with Flair design team members!! She's done a stunning job of showing off the kits goodies, PLUS shows how she uses some of the kits items to put together a beautiful scrapbooking layout.</div>
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