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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...
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leaky faucet blotters tutorial

It's one of those things no one really talks about. When I had my first child I didn't know it was a problem until it was.  I'm talking about Leaky Faucets!

For both kids I bought a gigantic box of those disposable cotton wipes type of things.  And I didn't even use half of them because my true milk never came in. Don't ask, I don't know why, it just didn't.  I'm hoping for a change this time around.

I made some the other day and I thoght I'd show you how truely easy it is.


Using my old high school protractor I drew a 4.5 inch circle out of freezer paper. You could use any paper I just had this on hand from another project.

 I pinned my circle to a couple of 5" square pieces of muslin cut them out and kept going until I had 70 circles.



Putting 5 layers on top of one another I overlock stitched them together getting 7 sets of pads. All in all it took a little over an hour.

Now for all you who are asking question while reading this post, I've included some answers below:
leaky faucets?  Yes, breast milk does leak in your bra if you don't have a pad on.
5" squares?  I cut 5" squares out of my fabric with my strip cutter for quick cut out.  I can't imagine  cutting out circles from a large piece of fabric that is difficult to turn.
Muslin? Yes, the cheepest fabric you can buy but still 100% cotton. Idealy I would have used unbleached muslin but didn't have any on hand.  Pureists would have used organic cotton.
70 circles? I did start cutting them out 2 at a time with a rotary cutter but ended up with cutting 5 layers at a time the old fashioned way.
Overlock stitch?  I do have a serger but only have primary colored thread and was too lazy to go to the store.  I didn't think it would look too good having red thread be see through so I just took the extra time on my machine.

Any more questions, let me know

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