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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...

Vacation part 2


On the way up the Gondola this morning, I was a little jealous of the people who were sipping Mimosas in that gorgeous hot hair balloon this morning. On the other hand I could be stuck at home in the dungeon (a.k.a. my studio).


No. 1 and I on the lift this morning!

No . 2 says "you can call me Mr. Ski Man now". At 6 years old, he went down his first black diamond today as a proud mama watched on (white knuckled and grimacing- and it wasn't him).




What they call "cords" here... the lines from the groomer vehicle wheels.



"Let's race".... Nana and I nixed that real quick.

I'm taking a workshop from Pat Speth on Saturday. She's the Nickel quilt lady, making traditional quilt blocks using a combination of whole and cut up 5" squares. It's not my first choice in quilting but I'm bound to learn something. More on that tomorrow!

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