A Bit East-coast

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Ok, so today I pulled out a few more hearts! I decorated them with touches of gold & silver. These are a mixture of Making Memories chipboards & Jenni Bowlin hearts.

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Char said:

Cute hearts!! I was wondering where you got the number stamp shown in your XOXO lO? It's so so cute!

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Hi Char, that's an old Studio Calico stamp that came in a kit. I don't think they sell it any longer. For a while-I forgot I had it!

pamela said:

Yay, I 've been holding on to mine too. I love the simplicity. How did you cut the letters out though? Adorable!

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Pamela, I did the 'always' word with my Slice! I hope that you are using yours now!

cathy said:

Hi K! I actually just pinned some of your OLD hearts the other day. I bought some super cheap and was looking thru your old posts for some inspiration. I have a few more to do, just wanted to say thanks!

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Hey Cathy, I did see that, THANKS!!! I hope to see what you come up with, don't be afraid to share!!!

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I have had these Making Memories chipboard hearts for years. When I first got them I did dress some up, but I had a couple more packs that I have had stash away. I like to keep them white and add just a few little somethings to them!

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I did a quick page today! Now I need to turn my focus to CHA projects & SNOW! I hope that the snow is not too bad, we have been spoiled with really decent weather this year. Have a great weekend folks! As always, thanks for the comments.

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I started putting up some Valentine decor a few days ago. I will add a bit more to what's up so far, I need some garlands. I am not sure if i will make it or buy it! I did make the framed pieces with BG Kissing Booth line.

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spec·i·men/ˈspesəmən/

Noun:

An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display. An example of something such as a product or piece of work, regarded as typical of its class or group.

 

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This idea stumbled into my head a month ago, by accident. It wasn't going to be a Valentine theme project-until today! 

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Mikeila made herself a cute little crochet choker & super long scarf-she's so proud of her creations. She has been carrying three balls of yarn around for the past few days, I am not sure what she's making next.

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Q & A

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Louise Fortune said:

Great use of that Basic Grey line, and I am not really a pink floral girl but I am seriously considering getting some of that. Is the key you used vintage or a specific scrap book embellishment ?

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Hello Louise...the keys are Tim Holtz!! Sorry, I almost forgot about your question!

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Another Valentine page using BG Kissing Booth line-I am trying to use up these photos I printed last year, lol! I did the large letters with my Slice.

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Kiela really wanted this pink guitar for Christmas, she came home everyday checking Amazon to see if it was still in stock. Santa was a lucky man; she would have hunted him down if he had not brought it.

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A new hobby, crochet? Yes, I promised Kiela I would take her to JoAnn's to buy more yarn & needles today. I barely remember how to crochet or knit, I had to learn in 2nd grade-boys too! Both girls are trying to get the hang of it, I think I might have caught the bug again too...

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For those who missed me doing layouts! I used BG new KIssing Booth line. I hope you all have a great weekend.

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Today I did a little tag mini using lots of the new BG Kissing Booth line.

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Q & A

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Bernice J said:

Keisha, do you have an etsy shop? I love your creations and am wondering what you do with them all.

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Deb said:

Love these tags. I'd like to know if you have an Etsy shop too.

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Hey Deb & Bernice...no, I just don't think that people would pay for my stuff. It does make me smile that you two asked!!!

Dori & Stef said:

I love it. Your style is divine! and where did you get that fabulous chandelier?

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Dori & Stef...it was a surprise gift from my husband. 2 days after we moved into our home he had to go to Prague for two weeks, and this was something he thought to get for me. He actually brought it for my closet-it was just too pretty to be in there...where no one would see it!!

Stephanie said:

I love your room! Where did you get your desk? I really like the storage on the sides!

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Stephanie...my desk is a knock-off of the Pottery Barn project table. We had it made in China.

 

 

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I have wanted to try metallic sewing thread for a few years-I usually thought about it when I was feeling too cheap to buy it "this time". Or I was too chicken to try it. Yesterday I went for it and I LOVE it. I only bought one gold spool to "try", and now I will be buying silver this week. When it goes on sale I will be stocking up on every color of metallic thread there is! I really love he way the loose ends curl up with a zip from the scissors-like that plastic gift-wrapping ribbon!

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Jeanny Clary said:

Hi Keisha:) Merry Christmas and happy new year to u and family:) I Just found your blog from cricut! I LOVE IT!!! all that you do...your studio, your work, your house... i wish i knew you earlier;) hahahaha.... btw... I am Jeanny(Mack's wife) so one question how do u start it???? I dont know how to start organize my stuff:(

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HEY Jeanny!! Congrats on the baby! I was a bit lost when you said "mack", lol!! I started with embellishments by color in plastic bins-and went from there. You must call when you all are back in the states.

Deb said:

Gorgeous. Lovely. Beautiful. Can you plz come organaize my scrap room? hehe? Just curious, why do you have two Slice machines lol

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LOL, Deb...Making Memories is one of the best companies to work for!! They had me doing projects for Facebook using the Fabrique Slice(green) over the summer, which I needed to complete my projects-lucky me!!

Liz said:

Love it, Keisha! Have been waiting for you to share your new space!:). The little drawer that holds your Slice, was it made for it?? They fit in the slots so perfectly!

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I know Liz, I was shocked that it was such a perfect fit. It's from Michael's. And it holds all my cards & the little books-and blades. Perfectly!

Karen said:

The tags are lovely and have given me some inspiration to get back into creating! May I ask please what your "go to" colors are? Any trio or pallete of colors that you find yourself inspired by over and over again?

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Hi Karen,

Right now-I am all over white & cream with metallics. I usually love natural tones-white, cream, kraft papers...and green or pink. I usually don't use a tone of super bright colors. 

Denise said:

Keisha, everything you touch is gold! These tags are so pretty! Will you decorate your studio with them? I'm sorry to hear that you have a creepy stalker, those are never fun. Just know they're stalking you because they're jealous of you. You have a beautiful home and family, their life is probably empty and miserable. Keep up the wonderful work here. Your fan club far exceeds the haters!

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Denise, I do plan to make a photo wall with the framed tags & some of my favorite photos!!