cityscape

cityscape stamps

 from CB2!

•Natural rubber stamps on reclaimed wood blocks

•Layer stamps to create a cityscape scene

on sale!  $24.95

Set of five stamps: one of each design. 1.25"–1.5"Wx2"Dx.75"–2"H

so perfect for my next mini book inspired by elise's class

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25 while 25

so i must say this was love at first sight.

being inspired to keep memories in a tangible list, and not take up much time,
i have been compiling lists...slowly.

25 things to-do and done while 25

1. got engaged

2. had an all girls weekend

3. made something organic

4. scavenged a city-wide yard sale

5. got my dream job

6. kept a (small) garden

7. celebrated my “last fling”

8. threw a party

9. got a passport

10. took a weekend trip

11. planned my wedding

12. celebrated with friends who tied the knot

13. used my sewing machine

14. back blond like the old days

15. organized and eliminate stuff

16. took on premarital counseling

17. welcomed new babies in the family

18. went on at least one road trip

19. had a photo session

20. went to a smokies game

21. bought a real piece of furniture

22. chopped off my hair

23. bought my wedding dress

24. made a lot of something

25. went camping in the blue ridge mountains

i plan on showing you  more of this list soon!

my 26 while 26 list is already in the works.

AND even more exciting,

i am taking a class by the very crafty & inspiring elise

on how to compile our photos, travel sentiments,

and tell a good story all at the same time!

i'm really super excited about it.

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homemade holidays

so i love love love love LOVE this idea made by jill. she previously posted about making things for the holidays, but i really only got to do one project last year.

cute!

i found this and this on google searched tutortials.

ugh...i'm super busy

so, maybe i'll save the homemade craftiness projects for my new cousin who will be here in march?

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wedding idea post #1

cool DIY over at WeddingBee!

i've seen versions of this idea EVERYWHERE since shopping the wedding surf. it would be a fun and easy project

here is also a link to DIY hanging votives. i personally think the wire way is the only way to go.

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