A Bit East-coast

b.l.u.e.s

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I didn't plan for this blue theme, it just happened this way.

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New lights for my studio! They are cool & very industrial. I like the fact that they are totally different-they're black and most of my stuff is white. I like the fact that the lights are rugged-mixed with my more elegant decor. LaVaughn was shocked with my choice, lol. I was saving up for a pair of wall mount swing arm lights, but these were a steal from Restoration Hardware.

Now I can start to hang my framed tags & more photos...I am slowly buying the frames.

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n e w.t h i n g s

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First new thing-more metallic threads!!! I LOVE them and they are 50% off this week at JoAnn's-which is a GOOD deal since one spool is as much as $4.79. I had to take a few pretty photos of them, lol. I just love playing with natural tones with pops of metallic. The white flower is from Teresa Collins' new line and the cream one is from my stash.

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My second new thing is this-I am a new dt member for Teresa Collins!! I am pretty excited to be joining a great team. I made a few tags with her new Sweet Afternoon line...

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g i f t b o x

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A pretty little gift box I made for my dear friend Tracy for her birthday yesterday. I tucked a couple beauty potions in it for her-I had a hard time parting with this pretty box!

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t r y i n g

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Trying to do something! So I scrapped a page and a new tag last night-see, trying!! For the layout I used BG Indie Bloom line.

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Liz said:

Hi Keisha! As always, I'm loving your scrap room! I found the organizer for the Slice from Michaels (thanks for sharing that info with me, by the way!), but now I spy a divider in the drawer that I must have! Is that from the Container Store? It seems to fit perfectly inside!:)

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Hi Liz, lol...it does fit so PERFECTLY-I was shocked!! Go to Target...in the closet organizing section...there are some clear drawer organizing bins in 3 sizes-this is the smallest...i think it is about $2.99.

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pamela said:

Love the light in all your rooms. Your studio is lovely. Where do you usually buy your stamps. I especially like the word stamps and butterflies. So pretty!

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Hi Pamela...I haven't bought stamps in months...if i were to splurge on some new stamps I'd go directly to Stampin Up(good word stamps) or Hero Arts(good word & butterfly stamps)-first!! The majority of my are HA & SU...I also love Tim Holtz's(good butterfly stamps) stamps. I also often use Making Memories, Studio Calico, Martha Stewart and Jenni Bowlin stamps. For these tags I used SU stamps(all words) and Martha Stewart(on the tag with the flower).

Heaven said:

Beautiful!! Love the idea of turning your closet into a "lab".. lol Where'd you find all those awesome pictures of butterflies? They're so cool! Can't wait to see your room all completed! :)

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Heaven, I keep telling myself I will buy a new framed real butterfly once a month-then I buy "other" stuff!!! I hope to create a collection of them over time-they are beautiful & $$$. I bought both from Etsy Real Butterfly Gifts shop-it's amazing. Real HARD to not pick/heart TONS of insects-except the creepy beetles and scorpions!!!

Heaven said:

Sorry, have another question, been meaning to ask you this for a while lol Where did you find those awesome little cubby type things that you have the butterfly pictures on in your lab? I love them but have no clue where folks are buying them.. I haven't seen them at my local Michaels or AC Moore. Thanks! :)

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Ha, TARGET!!! They are about $11.

 

 

Holly S said:

Beautiful...can I borrow LaVaughn for a weekend? My husband is not the least handy and I need some scrapbook room help! thanks in advance...lol

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Oh, Holly, I'd share just about anything with you-but him!!! Only because he needs to finish most of 'our' projects!!! When he completes a few projects then I'll source him out...ok, honey?!

 

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On Wednesday--I scrapped! I stayed in my studio most of the day-working on this one page, lol. At least I did something. I used new BG PB&J line for my layout. The tags I did a few weeks ago and forgot to post them.

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h e a r t s

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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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s p e c i m e n s: l o v e

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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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l o v e

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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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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.