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A super cute & easy journaling spot/gift tag tutorial

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Hey sweetpeas! Happy Saturday!

As promised I have a quick & easy...and fun tutorial for you! Even if you aren't a journaler, you can whip up a batch of these to use as gift tags or place cards! I myself adore wrapping gifts, and I'm always adding sweet and happy bits to my stash. Ribbons, trims, sequins, feathers, tulle, and the list goes on! Taking an afternoon to create a batch of these will ensure a lovely starting point or "cherry on top" for future gifties!

Gather a simple list of supplies:

-assorted pretty papers

- decorative edged scissors

-assorted paper punches

- ruler

- favorite adhesive

-fine point black marker

Pair pretty papers to punch. :)

If my florals look familiar...you are right! They are leftovers from last weekend's project!

One of my art journaling trademarks is faux stitching. I started adding these tiny dashes to edges of pages and photos and couldn't stop! I love that they add a "handmade" feel! :)

I hope you guys enjoyed this lil tutorial! I'd love to see yours if you make some! :)

Enjoy your day!

xo Jenny

Friday Favorites!

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It's Friday! Hooray!

I've actually been waiting all week to share some of these with you! I'm so so excited for Spring and all of the colors and scents and patterns and projects that go with it!

To start, I have to share The Spring issue of Inspired Ideas by my dear dear friend Amy Powers! Amy is one of my all time favorite people! And I consider myself so lucky to be able to count her as a friend. If you don't know of Amy...you must pop over and visit her candy colored, Love filled world! She makes hearts happy! Oh, and you can purchase past issues of Inspired Ideas as well! They are beyond amazing! And I'm not just saying that because we've contributed, I mean it! Non stop eye candy and projects to fill your life with sweetness, magic and fun!

Next up is this darling minty "Ahoy" dress from Shabby Apple! I adore the color combination and cut. Simple yet sweet. It is on my Springtime wishlist! :)

When I first came across this collection I felt as if I had been waiting for them or already owned them, know what I mean? The concept and colors and clean yet sweet feel. The name even makes me smile! The "Collage Cabinet" by Sigrid Strömgren. LOVE it all to bits!

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I know I'm not the only one totally in love with Butter London nail lacquers. Their name alone is cute! And I love their square bottles. I have so many of their polishes on my Springtime wishlist, and at the top of the list is "Rosie Lee". Pink glitter polish!... and look at it paired with that creamy taupe! Classic meets Glam! I LOVE it!

I am so so loving this watch by Kate Spade! I'm not really a watch person, and by not really I mean not at all. But as soon as I saw this I imagined glancing down at my wrist throughout the day. Loving those floating gold "polka dots".

I'd love to see your recent faves, leave me a link to some! :)

I'll be back tomorrow with a sweet & simple tutorial! :)

Happy Weekend!

xo Jenny

Summer Memories in Black & White

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Today I have given myself the daunting task of updating the photo album. I used to do a good job of keeping albums up-to-date ... until blogging came along! Ever since then it's been sadly neglected along with the gardening and the housework! So today is the day when I relive all those happy, summer memories and pop holiday snaps, party shots and family photos into the 2012 album so that they be enjoyed (and laughed at) in years to come!

Melissah xox