A Bit East-coast

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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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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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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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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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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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Q & A

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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!! 

 

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playing 

 present participle of play (Verb)

Verb:

Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. Engage in (a game or activity) for enjoyment.

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I am still playing with my tags & embossing. Trying to keep the posts coming & blogging something!! We had a great Christmas & New Year-now it's time to pack-up the decorations,sigh. The house looks so bare when it all comes down. Now I am off to doing some cleaning, later!

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q and a

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A question and answer period or exchange.

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Lori in AZ said:

Merry Christmas, Keisha! I have been a follower of your blog ever since China. Your style is great! I have a few slice questions: what cartridges do you have in your collection? Which one(s)you use a lot? What's your favorite and why? I love your slice die cuts but don't know which you use when you post your work. Please tell which with a layout/card/craft. Thank you so much!

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Hey Lori...Yikes, let's see I have 22 cards...I have all the Christmas cards & Halloween cards; I love the cards with words & expressions. And if it has cool butterflies, I HAVE to have it-Paper Reverie, Vintage Findings, Jungle, Just Chillin-all have the best butterflies and are my top favorites. Paper Reverie also has leaves that I LOVE. Paper Reverie & Vintage Findings have a great BEE shape that I love to use. Noteworthy & Wedding I use most for flowers-Wedding has great letters & words too. Fall Back To School is a top card-great letter/number fonts and shapes. Mix & Mingle has lots of letter/number fonts. 

I use Paper Reverie, Vintage Findings, and Just Chillin most of all-and if you see a butterfly, bee, bird, leaves or words on one of my pages-it was done with one of those cards.

PatienceFaithandHope said:

Original is definitely what your work is! I love it, I will admit I do stalk your blog but it's mainly to see your beautiful home decor. It is the complete opposite of mine Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing your talent with all of us. You inspire me!

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Patience, I love it when people stalk my blog! I just have a stalker that is literally a stalker-not in a good or funny way...but creepy. Thanks for being one of the fun stalkers, lol!!!

Heaven said:

Love Love LOVE these! So pretty. Keisha your art is always amazing. How are you making those faboo boxes and where did you ever find all that glittery ribbon?? Love it all! :)

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Heaven, I was all over Michael's holiday ribbons!! I can't wait until next year so I can add more to my stash!!

 

fran heupel said:

where is your scrapbook table from? love it and love your style.

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Hi Fran...my large craft table with the shelves was made when we lived in China-a Pottery Barn knockoff.

 

 

janice said:

Keisha, I simply love everything you create. Your style is so pretty. If I may ask, can you please show us some of your storage ideas on things like how you store unmounted rubber stamps?? That would be so cool. Also, how do you store your bulky scrap layouts? Love your blog, def one of my top favs.

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Hello Janice...I keep my clear/unmounted in a canvas storage basket. And I plan to keep my bulky/odd sized pages in a linen storage box from Restoration Hardware. Right now I put them in clear plastic bins.

I'll try to post a photo of the stamp storage later this week, thanks!!!!!

 

 

 

sarah said:

I miss your pages, but your tags are just as fab!! Happy new year to you & your family x x

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Sarah LOL, good to hear that the pages are missed! I just need to take some time to recharge and work with where my inspiration is, kwim??!!

 

 

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Yesterday I snapped off a few photos of the stuff on my desk right now. I am deep into my metallic embossing powders & tags...and stamps & buttons...and stuff! I hope that you all have a HAPPY NEW YEAR; I will be back next year with answers to those questions that were asked in the last postings.

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