A Bit East-coast

the greatest view.guesting

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I was happy to get an guest invite from Gail over at the Greatest View-she has the cutest handmade embellishments. I did a few projects for her with a few of my favorite embellishments she sent me to work with. Thank goodness I have some left overs that I will be using real soon for my own projects! Make sure you dropped by Greatest View there are so many cool things that I have yet to use and you should not miss!!

Greatest View products-petite doilies 

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Greatest View products-petite doilies, definition badges

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Greatest View products-stick pins, handmand rosettes

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p l a y d a y

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Since it is spring break for the girls this week, I did a layout & revamped a page today! The card I did two weeks ago. I really love the new BG What's Up line-I seem to be drawn to the muted colors. I used it for the layout & card. Accordion flowers

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OK, so one of my pages I did using Teresa Collins' Sweet Afternoon line was bothering me. I rushed to get it done after giving up on that page I did with Kiela & the butterflies(3 posts back). It still didn't turn out like what I had in my head, lol. But better then it was! I keep looking at it and thinking 'why did I do that and why didn't I do...' Oh, well.

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Trell said:

Keisha, if you're not set, I would highly recommend either Revere Pewter or Edgecomb Gray, both by Benjamin Moore. They two of the most fabulous grays and Ben Moore is the best paint on the market. Edgecomb Gray kind of changes with the light and it can give a room so much depth.

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Trell, thanks so much for the BM tip! I am going to check it out-not sure if I have ever looked in BM paints. Home Depot is just the place that we go to all the time.

Heaven said:

I absolutely LOVE all the natural lighting your office gets, makes it look so awesome. Your home and your family are stunning Keisha. You are very blessed! I have Cloudy Day in my bathroom, it's very pretty but I don't blame you for not wanting it in the living room. I think they greys will look fantastic!! Please show us pics as you go, I really love "watching" you make your home beautiful. It's very inspiring.. Have a great day!! :)

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Hey Heaven!! I know we used Cloudy day somewhere, lol. I am not sure if it was the powder room or a hallway. I will show ya when I am locked in on one color!

 

 

 

angie blom said:

GOERGEOUS.. I love the layout and the green and white look so fresh and inviting.. I love the grey colour as well, will you be doing that on all the walls or just some feature walls?? I just love the home you and your hubby work so hard at making so beautiful.

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Nope, Angie...it will be the whole room(s). The girls & lulu have scuffed the walls and they need a fresh coat all over.

 

new teresa collins designs

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 I was lucky enough to be a guest for Teresa Collins new release Sweet Afternoon. It is a beautiful line-I was immediately drawn to the pretty grey pattern papers. And her new stamps-more butterflies for my stash! 

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{Out for Publication}

 

 

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Kim Bell said:

Gorgeous!! Where did you find that take-out box??

 

Hi Kim, it was from Michael's!!

t h o u g h t s

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A new page! Jenni has some cool new stuff-LOVE the TAGS & ledger paper. 

products: bank statement pp, stamp diecut, dotted pp, vintage tags

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Regina said:

Love, love, love your scarf. Can you share the instructions?

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Regina, I am a girl with no direction! I can tell you that I used two stitches that I learned from New Stitched A Day videos-the Drop stitch and the Veil stitch. I started with a caston of 63...then 14 rows of the Veil stitch and added in some Drop stitches with more Veil stitches mixed in, lol. And I am going to end it with 14 more rows of the Veil stitch. Forgive my chaos-this is my first time knitting in [15] years. I just find videos of stitches I like-to teach me quickly!!!

brianne sheppard said:

HI Keisha :) Love everything you do on here.. your photos are gorgeous :) I just have a quick question about the paint in your crafting space, Martha Stewart Metallic gold, I'm planning on doing my Linen closets in it, but Its not available in Canada yet... (sigh) How did you think it went on? Does it come in standard gallon and quart and is it around the same price as her other paints? I also heard shes ending her paint line, and transferring her colors into CIL.

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Hey Brianne, Thanks! The sad thing is the paint only comes in 10 oz jars-we used 4 jars(about $5 each). It does take at least 2 coats-we used a roller. You can see some strokes-not a lot. I figured you would have that with metallic paint. This paint is better for smaller projects. I think closet are perfect for metallic paints---especially-if you're more of a perfectionist, lol!!!  I didn't hear that the line was ending-I do love it.

Kim said:

Such an awesome space! Where did you find the curtains??

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Kim, JoAnn's! The outdoor fabric section!! I don't know the fabric maker, sorry.

Beatriz Jennings said:

love that blouse Keisha!!! If I can ask where you got it? thanks! Love your new studio photos :)

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Thanks, Beatriz & ladies...I am a bargain shopper-love a good sale. That top is from the Off Saks outlet store-last summer(40% off day)!

 

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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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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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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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s w e e t n e s s

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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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Crate Paper Guesting...

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guest/gest/

Definition

1 a : a person entertained in one's house  b : a person to whom hospitality is extendedc : a person who pays for the services of an establishment (as a hotel or restaurant)

2 : an organism (as an insect) sharing the dwelling of another; especially : inquiline

3 : a substance that is incorporated in a host substance

4 : a usually prominent person not a regular member of a cast or organization who appears in a program or performance

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Today my projects for the Crate Paper blog went up!! I was thrilled to guest for them this week-the line is amazing. I was instantly drawn to the Random collection-fun patterns & lots of color. I hope that you take time to pop over to the Crate Paper blog-the work they do over there is stunning!

Crate Paper Random Collection I used is HERE

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Studio Calico Alphabet stamp

homemade decorations, by me...

------------------------------------------*Over the weekend I made these boxes & the witch hat, using Making Memories papers & stickers...and my Slice to cut the masks! I love Wendy Addison & Nicol Sayre's work so much, and they were in my head as I did these.