A Family Day

Yesterday my husband, my girls and I spent the day at a local plantation.

We hiked the area and took in the sights.

Walked through the old homes and buildings on the property and just enjoyed being together.

this is an old store building that was brought on to the site and on the inside it still has all of the shelving that is original to the store.

I love history and learning about new places. This was a great way for us to spend the day together and be outside and enjoy the time spent with each other.

DIY Paint Sample Card #tutorial

I am always finding that I am re buying the same paint colors each time they are on sale, because I didn't remember the colors that I have on hand. So after one such shopping trip on Saturday I can home and created a one sheet folded book out of mixed media paper and made my one paint sample card.

I started out by drawing a grid on each little page and then sorted my paints by brand. This way I can have one spread per brand and know which color goes with what quickly.

I painted one of the blocks for each color and then moved on to the next brand.

After each section had dried I went back with a ballpoint pen and wrote the name of each color. I now have a small reference tool too keep in my purse so when I go paint shopping again I will know what colors I have and the ones that I need. This is also a great way to see how each color does with coverage. My next project is completing the same chart on black paper.

My Portfolio Flip Book

Instant Download Kits

I have 4 new kits available in my Etsy shop, and when you spend $5 or more in my Etsy shop you can save 10% with coupon code "BECAUSE" 

Paisley Power Digital Scrapbook Kit

Doodle Journal Cards Kit

Watercolor Journal Cards Kit

Collage Journal Cards Kit

My Most Popular Posts

I decided to create a post today to share my top 5 post of all times, all in one spot.
# 5: Baby Shower Punch

# 4: More Smashbook Fun

# 3: Wall Pocket Organizer Tutorial

# 2: Homemade Laundry Detergent

# 1: The Nook/Kindle Cover Tutorial 

Mod Cloth #Sale with #Coupon Code Sponsor Post

Sponsor post, I will make a small precentage of the sale if you click through and buy something. you do not have to use these links to make a purchase but it you do you will be supporting this blog. 

To celebrate the dog days of the sunny season, ModCloth is offering a 15% off coupon for the entire site before taxes and shipping, excluding gift certificates! The coupon has no limit on number of uses, but you gotta be quick! 

This sale will only be for 24 hours between 7/23/13 7:00am (PST) to 7/24/13 10:00am (PST)

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More Peeks from My Sketchbook

Saturday was spent playing around in my sketchbook. It was a gray and rainy day so I had to do something to brighten it up.

Remember to check out the Digital Release 7.20.13. that is now live in my Etsy Shop. And here is a coupon for my blog readers only. You can save 15% off at check out with coupon code "ASLRblog". 

Stella and Dot Sponsor Shoutout

Kiss those summertime blues away, because Stella & Dot just launched their new fall line! This collection features gorgeous jewelry, scarves, bags and more that are perfect for those fall outfits! Picture the leaves changing as you walk through the park, going to a pumpkin patch or drinking apple cider, all while looking fabulous in your new fall accessories from Stella & Dot. Happy Shopping!

You can find out more about the Starter Kits here. 

Digital Product Release 7.20.13

I am so excited to announce a new digital product release that happened yesterday. I forgot to make this post live at the time they went live over on Etsy. So here goes. . . . .
There are 11 new digital downloads ready for instant download in my etsy shop. These items are printable 3x4 journal cards and each purchase comes with a PNG file as well as a PDF file. The PNG file allows you to use them in your digital scrapbook layouts and the PDF is ready for your to print onto your 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Each file is created at 300dpi for optimal printing quality.

Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4 Layered Journal Cards

Layered Collage Journal Cards Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4

Layered Collage Journal Cards Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4

Painted Layers Journal Cards Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4 journal Filler Cards

Watercolor Flowers Journal Cards Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4 journal Filler Cards

Watercolor Pattern 2 Journal Cards Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4 journal Filler Cards

Watercolor Pattern Journal Cards Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4 journal Filler Cards

Doodled Journal Cards for Project Life, Project 365 Printable 3x4 Journal Cards set of six

Blue Doodled Journal Cards Printable 3x4 Journal Filler Cards for Project Life, Project 365, or Scrap Life

Brown Doodled Journal Cards Printable 3x4 Journal Filler Cards for Project Life, Project 365, or Scrap Life

Project 365, Project Life, Snap Life Printable 3x4 Layered Journal Cards

A peek inside my sketchbook

 

 

 

A Weekend Recap

On Saturday my and my daughter spent the day at the AmericasMart in Atlanta. We had a blast and were able to meet a lot of great people.

Here is Ted Allen from Food Network's Chopped. We were able to be in the audience while they filmed Hume doing a cook demo. Some yummy things were cooked from his new cookbook.

Here is Anastasia taking a ride in the Bridgewater Candle Company VW Bug. It was covered in art by Caroline Siemas from Multiple Blessings.

We went back to the demonstration kitchen when Atlanta's own Fox Brothers from Fox Brothers BBQ were showing how to cook the perfect ribs. We enjoyed sampled of these while we watched and they were delish.

We also visited lots of beautiful showrooms. Over all we had a great day. I loved having a day for just me and Anastasia.

Icad update

 

 

 

 

Cardstock and a Silhouette

This is my stash of 8.5 x 11 Cardstock and I have been having fun making the decorations for the Vacation Bible School at our church. It will be July 22-25 and our theme this year is Oceans of Fun.

I have been cutting out a lot of sea creatures and now I'm working on sea urchin and I feel like I'm in who ville.

After I cut them out, my daughter glues them together for me then I add doodles with a black gel pen. I add highlights with a white gel pen also. These have been a really fun project and I will be sharing more of the finished projects with you on Friday.

Icad 2013 update

 

This card was krinkled up before I started design on it then I drew triangles in one color at a time all over it with prismacolor markers. I then outlined it with a black pen and added doodles with a white gel pen.

For This card I only used one pen. A Bic 4 color and I used the purple ink.

 

For this card I used all the colors in my Bic 4color pen.