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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...

The sky is falling

We have a Burr Oak tree in the front yard that drops acorns every fall.


An obscene amount of acorns!


Right underneath the basketball hoop.  Oede11 says, "I just finished sweeping and look at it already!"
See what I mean, kid?! And you wonder why I get upset when you track all that turf rubber into the house!


It's really quite treacherous.  Belle sprained her ankle running through it last week.
It was kinda funny in a mean sort of way!
Don't call me ASPCA, it's survival of the fittest.  If the dog can't walk through some acorns, clearly we've got other issues.



Then the acorns moved in the wind. Watch out...hunter dog on the loose!

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