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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...

Knitted Valentine Tutorial

One of my students asked me how to knit a heart. 

  Here is the pattern I came up with:

Using size 7 needles and superfine yarn**
(I started at the bottom point of the heart)

Cast on 2 stitches
Row 1: K all sts.
Row 2: K1, yo, K to end of row
Repeat Row 2 until there are 20 st.
Divide row in half using another needle or safety pin as place holder
Start with connected yarn end
Next Row: K1 k2tog, yo, k2tog k to end
Continue until 4 st remain
K4 sts
bind off
Repeat for other side of heart top

**use any size needle and yarn you'd like
I just had these handy

I think it jazzes up my blah winter coat for the weekend

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