I'm on a kick... paper crafting. I know some of you probably might laugh at that, but forever I sort of threw out the idea that I would be a "scrapbook person".
I have many friends who have mad scrap-booking skills...for real, like they go to these weekend "scrap" trips and scrap like crazy. They have books and books filled with perfectly pieced together pages that include every detail of the last 10 years of their children's lives, like every vacation, every bath time or messy face. Every school activity, sports event and holiday and hobby are completely and thoroughly documented ... you know the type.
The idea of that scares me to death! I am just... not so organized. Plus, I don't like the feeling of the "perfect page". It totally intimidates me. This is most of the reason I never really got into it... I would take FOREVER to make 1 page and then decide it took too long and abandon the entire idea.
I like quick projects. Things I can finish in a few hours or 1 day or an evening... you know? I just like getting it done.
So, lately, I'm sure you've noticed, I've been making a lot of "scrappy type" projects. I'm just trying to really have fun with the idea of scrap-booking meets mixed media. I'm using a ton of my favorite papers and embellishments and making things that aren't technically scrapbooks... just scrap"ish".
Luckily, for people like me, paper crafting is not what it used to be! You can find so so sooo many unique ways to use paper crafting supplies, it's amazing!
I find it much easier to make things that are dimensional and chunky. I like things to pop out and be sort of piecy and intricate in detail, yet lucid and distinctive all at the same time.
I feel like I am rambling... but this is how my journal goes... some days not much to say, some days too much!
Let me just get on with some recent photos for you! he he
I am still working on some custom banners... seriously though, they are really fun to make, so yeah! Last week I made this "Baby" banner with my sister in mind... her very favorite color is green. As I'm writing this, it's still available in the shop, you can find it HERE.
These are some of the photos I've just been playing with... colors aren't exact, of course, but I was just having fun over at picnik.
Fun right?
Okay, next project... a collaboration... me and my 9 year old daughter.
She was headed to her sweet little girlfriend's sleep over Birthday party this evening. She wanted to give her a special banner for her room, so we pieced this together for her. My daughter was very proud of it!
Lastly, I took some inspiration from Karla. She has been making these incredible altered books for her boutique (check her out HERE!) and I read HERE how she assembled a book to keep all of her online info... login info, passwords, etc....
Great idea Karla! :0) I SO needed this!!!
Here is my version... not filled in yet (except 1 item.... I pixelated it) but you'll get the overall idea. I thought I would make a book just for the Sugar*Sugar shop... all of my contacts, accounts, purchasing info, etc...all kept in one sweet little book!
I bound it with ribbons, so if I ever need to add more pages, I can simply untie it. FUN!
Time for me to sign off for now... hope you have a great weekend!
xo,
Analise
Hi Analise! I'm with you--I just love the papers and doo-dads you can find with the scrapbook type stuff. They offer so much now in terms of paper crafting. Do you have any special sites or do you do local? I ask because my area doesn't offer much so I order online mostly.
PS. Check out my sweet cones I did with scrapping stuff. www.lavenderlookingglass.blogspot.com
xo
Kris
Posted by: Kris | March 03, 2009 at 09:37 AM
The banner you have created is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Sachiko | March 03, 2009 at 07:43 AM
I think these are by far the prettiest banners I have seen. Very inspirational. I am happy to have found your blog
Posted by: Lois0607 | March 03, 2009 at 05:14 AM
I feel the same way about scrapbooking. No matter what I did I just didn't love my pages. (Of course having all boys doesn't reall fit in with my pretty pink/aqua ways). I gave up and now have a few choice photos in albums and the rest are in phto boxes, sorted, dated and kept out of the hands of greasy little boy fingers. Your banners are so gorgeous! Love them all!!!
Posted by: Sarah | March 01, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Gorgeous banners and I love the book too!!
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | March 01, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Love your beautiful creations! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Ginnie | March 01, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Those banners are so cute! Thanks for all of the fun inspiration! You do such a great job.
Jenni B
Posted by: Jenni Bowman | February 28, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Awesome craftiness- way to go. It all looks so yummy.
Posted by: Lee W.- The Way I See It | February 28, 2009 at 05:02 PM
I love it all! The color combinations just make me SMILE!
Posted by: Cindy Roberts | February 28, 2009 at 02:27 PM
Awesome Books! Are you going to make any to sell? Can't wait to hear more! Keep up the awesome work girl!
Love Ya
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Gomez | February 28, 2009 at 10:46 AM
I swear woman, im thinking were like sisters torn apart. Your like my twin with all of these crafty things. im so glad that i found you and look forward to being inspired all the time. i literally check your blog at least 2 times a day to see if theres a new post from you. keep it up, your wonderful!!!!i made e a banner for her bday. il lhave to add pics to flickr when its done :)
Posted by: april | February 28, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Once again, your blog never fails to disappoint :)
Both banners and book are perfect!
Posted by: Berlin | February 28, 2009 at 06:58 AM
hey sweets,
i would def call you a paper crafting queen!!!
you are so very talented!!
love your book. cute.
have a fab weekend.
oxoxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | February 28, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Isn't it nice to have all the info together in a pretty way? I'm loving my book! I figured that I make lots of pretty things, then sell them, I ought to make one for me. I'm glad you did too!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | February 28, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Hi- I was wondering where do you find all your inspiring crafts and supplies? They are all so gorgeous. I love your blog! Daisy~
Posted by: Daisy | February 28, 2009 at 05:31 AM
Everything looks so yummy! The banners are delightful. I too loved Karla's Journal, yours is looks like lot's of fun. Have a wonderful Weekend.
Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Diane | February 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM
You have the best supplies ever!!!
Posted by: pamela | February 27, 2009 at 11:04 PM