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• Get Ready for 2015...with AGENDA - a New Class by Marcy Penner & Studio Calico

  

  Is one of your goals for next year to (finally!) get organized?I know it's one of mine...In fact, it's one of my goals every. single. year.But 2015 will be... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• After All of the Craziness & Confusion Surrounding Re...

  

  After all of the craziness confusion surrounding reveal, we finally made it!They're here! The September Poet Society kits and add-ons have been revealed and... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Studio Calico...Poet Society Sneaks!

  

  woo hoo!It's that time again!Studio Calico September REVEAL is tomorrow! Yayayay!I look forward to 27th every single month...like...seriously look forward to... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Fantastic Stamp & Die Set for Back-to-school!

  

  My kids went back to school today.I can't believe it.This was the FASTEST. SUMMER. EVER.Truly.I feel like we were just writing our bucket list and now the summe... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• My Thoughts on Scrapping Yourself...and a New Class from Studio Calico!

  

  When you sit down to record your family's memories, who do you start with? Your kids? Your parents? Your pets? Your boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife? Your... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Yay! Another Letterpress Project!

  

  My dear friend, Sarah Bargo, and I have been planning (nonstop!) for a huge day-long scrap retreat we are having this September...and we are so excited! Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• SANDLOT! Studio Calico's August Kits Have Been Revealed!

  

  If you are at all familiar with how Studio Calico works, then you know that the 27th of each month is a BIG day. And by big I mean BIG!The 27th of each month... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• WORKSPACE - a New Class from Studio Calico

  

  I can't even begin to tell you how stinking excited I am about this class!My workspace can best be described as "a disaster." And that's on a good day.Oh, I... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Studio Calico Sandlot Kits Sneaks! Woot!

  

  It's sneak time again...here are my sneaks for the Studio Calico August "SANDLOT" scrapbook kits add-ons!And away we go! Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Need a Creative Jumpstart? Got 5 Bucks?

  

  Then I've got a class for you...From the Studio Calico Website:It’s easy to sit back and watch your supplies pile up. Finding the inspiration once you commit... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Grammar-free Journaling! Win a Seat in This Fantastic BPC Class!

  

  Are you a journaler? Or do you shy away from adding details to your layouts?One of my favorite parts about scrapbooking is recording the little details...the... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Are You Near the Chicagoland Area? Well Then I Have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT for You!

  

  A few months ago, I sat down with my dear friend, Sarah Bargo, and we decided it was time we do something BIG. We agree that our mutual favorite "hobby" is... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• July 4 Printables...oldies but Goodies...

  

  Today I'm bringing back some printables I created for the 2012 Independence Day celebration...yay!Use these toppers and banners to decorate your food, drinks,... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Penny Arcade is LIVE!

  

  So...were you there? Were you at reveal?Did you see the new Penny Arcade kits and add-ons?They are just wonderful for summer! Bright bold colors, gorgeous... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• New Letterpress Plates at Lifestyle Crafts!

  

  I'm so so excited to share some pocket scrap cards I made using some new letterpress plates at Lifestyle Crafts!Gotta tell ya...these new plates are some of my... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• June in My Heidi Swapp Memory Planner...+ a Free .psd Template

  

  If you follow me on Instagram, you know I'm in love with my Heidi Swapp Memory Planner...It really is the perfect way to add just one little thing about your... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Hello KATE...glitter Mini Album

  

  I'm so excited to share this project with you today! I created this mini-album for the brand new JoAnn e-book (which you can download for FREE! right here) and... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• The Phone Photography Project at Big Picture Classes...I Have a Seat up for...

  

  What better way to start a new week than to have a new giveaway???No better way.So this time I have a seat in the returning Big Picture Classes, The Phone... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Here & There Class Seat Winner!

  

  Random.org has spoken and the winner of the Here There BPC class seat has been chosen!Congratulations to @littlelammco!Thank you so so much to everyone who... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Studio Calico's Penny Arcade Sneaks Are Here!

  

  AAAACK! Penny Arcade!The colors and patterns from the July kits are so lovely...so soft...but add in that punch of black and you've got a fun, eclectic,... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME