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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...

Big undertaking

I hope that a least some of you are wondering what I was talking about last week.

My middle school students have been learning how to hand piece a quilt together and even quilt it!

Here are snapshots of my experience in Northwestern MN

Learning the correct way to piece together a quilt.


 With our impromptu design wall we put up our sewn pieces together.


Clean Floor?



Our final design. We talked about some of the elements of art like Value and Color.  See, those things you learn about in Kindergarten really do come in handy.





We quilted for 2 days straight and got almost all the way done!

So very proud of all!

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