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Faux Tag Spread

In a previous Cocoa Daisy project, I created a tag using the October Glow Creative Ki t paper to serve as a bookmark. I loved the idea so much that I decided to use it as a template throughout the spread. By tracing around it and then shading in the edges, I was able to mimic the look of layered paper and give my pages extra depth without the bulk. It creates a dimensional effect that makes the tags look like they’re tucked right into my notebook. To keep that “layered paper” look going, I added strips of washi tape from the Planner Kit to the top and bottom of each 'tag'  Washi is one of my favorite ways to bring in more texture without overwhelming the page. It frames the sections nicely and it also helps divide my to-dos from my daily schedule. On the left-hand side I used a Top 3 box to focus my priorities, then scattered in task lists, appointments, and reminders for the rest of the day. I also I divided my tasks into AM and PM lists I do this quite often because it makes...

Birthday gifts

Precisely at 7:46 am this morning my eldest, who's 9th birthday is tomorrow, informs me that he "needs" to bring goodies to all his classmates to help celebrate his terribly important day.

Well, after 10 minutes of scrounging around we came up with pencils, notebooks and stickers for all 21 students! Knowing how much superfluous stuff we have makes me want to spend time in every drawer in the house, digging out! I wish I had time for pretty closures but time was of the essence so twist ties will have to do.

This sure helps with that first layer. All that and he was out the door at 8:11....Time for a coffee break...that or a Valium!

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