Happy *almost* Halloween!
Not gonna lie, I literally did Lilly's makeup just for this layout. Or as the kids are saying these days, "I did it for the 'gram." Needless to say, we had a blast. It took about an hour to get her whole face done, including gluing down sequins with eyelash adhesive. We ran outside for a bit to snap some photos. When we got back inside she immediately asked if she could take off her makeup. Ha!
I whipped up this layout using the new Pumpkin Song Collection from Sahin Designs. I will definitely be getting used a lot this month! Check out the collection below. And remember, if you sign up for Elif's newsletter, you get the bundle 50% off this weekend only. It's a deal, people.
Happy Crafting!
It's that time again! A new Day Zero list has been created.
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1,001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks but be specific (i.e., no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e., represent some amount of work on my part.)
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 days (about 2.75 years) is a better time period than a year because it allows you several seasons to complete tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
Start Date: September 30, 2019
End Date: June 27, 2022
End Date: June 27, 2022
Number of Items Completed: 1/101
Travel:
Visit Yosemite
See the Northern Lights
Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Outdoors/sports:
Go camping at least twice a summer (0/6)
Hike Half Dome
Spend a day at the beach
Learn basic ASL
Learn a new language
Take a flight lesson
Take a glass blowing class
Take a Wilton cake decorating class
Lists:
Create another Day Zero list
Whittle down Pinterest boards
Start a Places I Want to Eat list
Finance:
No spend Novembers (0/3)
Pay off all of my bills (and then put a dent on my student debt)
52 week money challenge
Save up one month's salary
Save up three month's salary
Save up six month's salary
Holidays:
Host an ugly sweater Christmas party
See the Rockettes in NYC during the holidays
Host a cookie swap
Harry Potter Christmas Tree!
Household:
Visit Yosemite
See the Northern Lights
Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Go to Niagra Falls (Canada side)
Visit the Keys
Visit Fort Jefferson
Visit Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Go see Thunder Over Louisville
Visit the Keys
Visit Fort Jefferson
Visit Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Go see Thunder Over Louisville
Outdoors/sports:
Go camping at least twice a summer (0/6)
Go kayaking
Hike the PCT (partial or full)Hike Half Dome
Spend a day at the beach
Go horseback riding
Climb to the top of an indoor rock wall
Go tubing down the Saco
Attend a Red Sox game
Go zip lining
Go fruit picking
Go to a polo match in Newport
Learning:Go tubing down the Saco
Attend a Red Sox game
Go zip lining
Go fruit picking
Go to a polo match in Newport
Learn basic ASL
Learn a new language
Take a flight lesson
Take a glass blowing class
Take a Wilton cake decorating class
Lists:
Watch 100 new movies (0/100)
Read 50 new books (0/50)Create another Day Zero list
Whittle down Pinterest boards
Start a Places I Want to Eat list
Finance:
No spend Novembers (0/3)
Pay off all of my bills (and then put a dent on my student debt)
52 week money challenge
Save up one month's salary
Save up three month's salary
Save up six month's salary
Holidays:
Host an ugly sweater Christmas party
See the Rockettes in NYC during the holidays
Host a cookie swap
Harry Potter Christmas Tree!
Household:
Get rid of 100 items each year (0/300)
Finish the Gap seed stitch cowl pattern
Make a cleaning schedule & stick to it
Grow an indoor herb garden
Replace ALL of the towels
Create a capsule wardrobe
Create a family command center
File all paperwork - color coded
Adopt a cat or dog!
Set up another salt water tank
Crafty stuff:Replace ALL of the towels
Create a capsule wardrobe
Create a family command center
File all paperwork - color coded
Adopt a cat or dog!
Set up another salt water tank
Finish the Gap seed stitch cowl pattern
Complete 3 Project Life albums (0/3)
Complete 3 December Daily albums (0/3)
Complete 3 Week In The Life albums (0/3)
Complete 3 One Little Word albums (0/3)
Complete 3 Week In The Life albums (0/3)
Complete 3 One Little Word albums (0/3)
Go to Ali Edward's Story Camp
Go to Citrus Twist Kits Creative Retreat
Participate on a creative team (Everyday Explorers, Ali Edwards, Kelly Purkey, etc) (Currently participating on Everyday Explorers Co. & Sahin Design)
Update digital files book
Create 10 pieces of art for the house (0/10)
Use up ALL of my yarn
Tech:Go to Citrus Twist Kits Creative Retreat
Update digital files book
Create 10 pieces of art for the house (0/10)
Use up ALL of my yarn
Blog at least twice a week
Grow my blog audience by 50%
Complete a 365 photo project
Learn how to use my DSLR better
Take a Photoshop 101 course
Foodie:
Grow my blog audience by 50%
Complete a 365 photo project
Learn how to use my DSLR better
Take a Photoshop 101 course
Foodie:
Bake bread from scratch
Try 100 new recipes (and blog them)
Do a progressive dinner (app, entree & dessert all at different places)
Weekly meal plan
Host a dinner party
No fast food for one month
Whole 30 for one month
Keto for one month
Do a 3 day juice reboot
Fun stuff:
Try 100 new recipes (and blog them)
Do a progressive dinner (app, entree & dessert all at different places)
Weekly meal plan
Host a dinner party
No fast food for one month
Whole 30 for one month
Keto for one month
Do a 3 day juice reboot
Fun stuff:
Get a 90 minute massage
Go to a concert
Watch two movies back to back on a rainy day
Save $10 for each goal completed (0/1010)
Finish a paint by number project
Buy myself flowers
Get a right sleeve tattoo
Healthy Living:
Take vitamins every day
Log 5 miles every day
Lose 50 pounds (0/50)
30 Day Yoga Challenge (0/30)
30 Day Squat Challenge (0/30)
5k a day for 30 days
Participate in a Color Run
Business:
Create 50 Project Life card sets (0/50)
Grow IG followers to 750 (0/750)
Grow IG followers to 1000 (0/1000)
Give back:
Make 10 scarves for the homeless (0/10)
Donate blood x 3 (0/3)
Send a soldier care package
Leave 100 post-it notes of encouragement
Volunteer somewhere
Watch two movies back to back on a rainy day
Save $10 for each goal completed (0/1010)
Finish a paint by number project
Buy myself flowers
Get a right sleeve tattoo
Healthy Living:
Take vitamins every day
Log 5 miles every day
Lose 50 pounds (0/50)
30 Day Yoga Challenge (0/30)
30 Day Squat Challenge (0/30)
5k a day for 30 days
Participate in a Color Run
Business:
Create 50 Project Life card sets (0/50)
Grow IG followers to 750 (0/750)
Grow IG followers to 1000 (0/1000)
Give back:
Make 10 scarves for the homeless (0/10)
Donate blood x 3 (0/3)
Send a soldier care package
Leave 100 post-it notes of encouragement
Volunteer somewhere
The new Everyday Explorers Co. Nine to Five stamp set (I believe) was made just for me. Hello, working from home! In my jammies! These stamps are perfect for documenting the daily grind and works well for those of you who commute to work, and those of you who work from home.
I had so much fun with these stamps and decided to do a 6 x 8 spread with one side documenting my commute into Boston, and the other side documenting my work from home.
Also, peep the pigeon. They're my new co-workers and hang out regularly on my window ledge. And occasionally peck at my window when I'm trying to work.
Ah, yes. The morning commute. Gotta love South Station at 0800!
While my reading may have slowed down considerably in the past two months, my love for books hasn't diminished at all.
Books. are. life.
When I saw the Bookmark collection from Sahin Designs, I knew I had to create something documenting my obsession with reading.
I threw this digital traveler's notebook spread together very quickly in Photoshop one night and I just love how all of the colors came together.
You can find this collection over at The Lilypad for 50% off today only! The have the whole bundle up for grabs, or if you just wants to purchase one part of the collection, you can do that too!
Head over and scoop them up!
Creating with the Bookmark Collection? Feel free to leave your link below!
Happy scrapping :)
How awesome is this new Passport: NYC stamp set from Everyday Explorers Co.?!?
This one is a little closer to home and is PERFECT for my upcoming trip. (And just in time, too!)
I broke out my older stash of Kelly Purkey pocket cards to use because I love the bold colors. And NYC is all about being bold. I also printed out a few things I plan on doing while in town. Luisa Omielan, Katz's (duh), walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, maybe catching a show and taking a trip to MoMA.
I love how the stamps fit perfectly into the grid on the card!
Check out the new Passport: NYC stamps here.
You can see all of my Everyday Explorer Co. posts here.
Another year old project that I'm finally completing! How awesome is this new kit from Sahin Designs?! The Fernweh Traveler's Notebook set includes papers and templates available in the standard 4.25 x 8.25 size, the Cahier 5 x 8 size, a 3 x 8, A6 4 x 6, Personal 3.75 x 6, Passport 3.5 x 5 and a micro 3 x 4 size. So there's definitely something for everyone.
It also includes 46 labels and embellishments, twelve 2 x 2 square designs, 4 PSD templates in 7 sizes, 26 png stamps and PSD brush files and more.
I had so much fun playing around with all of the papers and elements. These pages came together very easily.
If you're in the NE region and looking for a good campground, check out Dry River Campground. It's located in the Crawford Notch State Park in Bartlett, NH. There's 36 spots to choose from. The place is beautifully put together and is super clean and well taken care of. We went before peak season started and the ranger stopped by each day we were there and asked if we needed anything or had any questions.
I'm glad we packed extra blankets because it got down into the 40's each night. Thank goodness for wool socks and -20 degree mummy bags!
I collected some small pine cones, some Birch bark that I found on the ground and an small old railroad spike. I plan on making a small shadow box with those and a few photos.
Fun story: Rick was in charge of the beans & dogs the first day and BURNED the beans to the bottom of the pan. So for the next few days everything we cooked tasted like charred beans. Lunch, breakfast, dinner. My tea water. Fun times.
So much fun.
I used the Explore paper to document a bit about the trip. Just popped it open in Photoshop, added some text and sent it to print. Easy peasy.
All of the colors worked perfectly for my TN. I plan on using it to document all of my camping trips.
Don't forget to take photos of the small details! I snagged a pic of the welcome board at the campsite that had a whole bunch of helpful information. Ours even included a daily print out of the weather conditions on top of Mt. Washington.
Full page photos for the win!
Fernweh Elements
Fernweh Papers
Fernweh 2x2 Squares
Fernweh Stamps
Fernweh Layered Templates
