Live in the Moment with our Newest Kit - and Don't Miss The NSD Crop

Nothing is as important as THIS moment...and there's no better way to connect to it, anchor it and celebrate it than our newest kit and theme, 'In the Moment.'

From awareness of and excitement about your life today, to moments of decision and change, to mindful, meditative focus, there are so many things to explore.

Planner-type elements so popular in the crafting world merge with saturated springtime color and ombre shading...icons and images include arrows, calendar templates, speech bubbles and emojis...so much fun!

Join us and make TODAY matter.

CLICK HERE to read more, see more and buy your kit.

And you won't want to miss our NSD crop - Saturday is my birthday and I want to celebrate with YOU...I'll be giving out the presents this year!

Click here to join our private group where our team will be hosting the fun!

May Kit Contents:

dropPatterned Paper:

We R Memory Keepers hello darling  breezy 

We R Memory Keepers hello darling  charming            

We R Memory Keepers hello darling  delighted            

We R Memory Keepers hello darling  jubilee 

Webster's pages these are the days   March  

Webster's pages these are the days  April      

Webster's pages these are the days   May      

Webster's pages these are the days   June     

Embellishments:

American Crafts amy tangerine rise and shine thickers - alyx white and silver  

Webster's pages #Happy mini alphas - teal             

We R Memory Keepers hello darling  ephemera pack 9-10 pcs

Webster's pages these are the days  faces & images sticker  

Ranger TH Findings  arrows  2 pcs.

Project Life inspire edition   4x4 instagram cards        6 cards

American Crafts  amy tangerine rise and shine  grace black (words)   1 sheet

PinkFresh fresh drops way to home enamel stickers 1/2 sheet

Cardstock:

My Mind's Eye shale heavyweight          

My Mind's Eye aquamarine canvas         

My Mind's Eye white classic       

My Mind's Eye lemon lime heavyweight               

Technique:

The Crafters Workshop Ronda Palazzari Stencil 6" Life Tidbits          

Color:

Faber Castell Gelatos double scoop raspberry            

Welcome to Your LUCKY Day! Our Newest Kit is Live!

Warm, autumnal color and shimmery, glimmery design fill this kit with a radiance you won't be able to resist...

I'm thanking my LUCKY stars for being able to be part of your creative journey. You'll see some art from ME on that for certain this month!

Beautiful paper and embellishments from Fancy Pants Designs, We R Memory Keepers, American Crafts, Jenni Bowlin and more.

Most of all, a chance to explore what makes you lucky, whether you're lucky or blessed (or both...or neither), how much hard work is associated with what we call 'luck', and in what ways fortune has smiled on you in your life.

You'll learn from your past and discover where YOUR lucky star is, and what wishes YOUR want to make to take your life to the next level.

Click HERE to learn more and reserve your limited edition kit now.

Take charge of your future the fun and meaningful way!

Behind the Art with Jen

Soo.... this post may be one that hits home for some of you and may offend others.  I love to swear... I just do.  I say what I mean whenever I want (in my head).  When you have kids, you modify your swear words.  I say a lot of "Whatever"s and "Darn it"s.    It's not as satisfying when you are mad at your spouse or just dropped something heavy on your toe.   I try hard to not swear in front of my kids but sometimes I just do.  My kids know that adult words are NOT for them to say and they scold me too.  I always apologize to them... all is forgiven.  Except sometimes you just need to let it all out! 

 

There are some people in my life that just drive me nuts with their complaining, nagging, or general negative attitude.  I usually smile and move on with my day but there are times when I've had enough of the negative whining.  I just have to tell it like it is... it's not pretty or polite but that's too bad.  I am not going to sugarcoat it for them.  They deserve the real word... it's only a word but it's a strong one.  It's therapeutic and necessary at times.  

 Of course if you say it too much, it loses the power behind it.  I like to save it for real necessary times when I'm really worked up or have held it in too long.  I said it... yes I did! 

 This page was made on a day when I had released the "F-bomb" several times... mostly for a good reason, though I can't recall exactly what it was at this moment but that is irrelevant.  It's the satisfaction of getting it out there and feeling the release of all the frustration let out with one word.  It may be immature, crass, or whatever you want to call it but I love that word when used sparingly! 

So, if I offend you... sorry but WHATEVER!  Just sayin'

Effort and Patience

While I'm still mulling over my 'one little word' for the year (thanks, Ali Edwards, for the wonderful inspiration) I am really feeling connected to to this month's theme at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, Patience.

I'm learning that starting a new endeavor like Inside Out requires a delicate balance of effort and patience. You can put your heart and soul into it, but then you need to let go of your expectations, your need for certain 'outcomes' or the speed at which things move. Business, and life, has its own rhythm and flow. So I'm practicing moving with the stream and trusting that all will continue to grow and flourish...

I'm so excited about our plans for the coming year. We're debuting our first Inside Out exclusive product with the February kit (designed by the wonderful Nancy Doren) and planning for more products. We will be launching a program to work with Art Therapists to provide scrapooking kits for use with clients. We'll be working on creating an Inside Out kids club called Square Foot to encourage teen and tween girls (and boys) to express their emotions, thoughts and dreams through our craft. And we're envisioning classes, retreats and hands-on inside-out style programs for scrapbookers and non-scrapbookers alike to expand the use of this uniquely theraputic brand of our art form.

Check out this month's kit and inspiration page to explore patience, and let us know what comes up for you...what do you want to accomplish, and how can you expand your capacity for patience as it unfolds?