drawing in my notebook

This past weekend my parents met us in North Carolina for a short catch up vacation.  We had not seen each other since we moved from New Mexico over 18 months ago.  That was a long time to go without a visit.  Ordinarily I would see them every few months, several times a year.  Needless to say we made the most of the trip.

While on our trip I pulled out my travelers notebook, a pencil and an erasure to draw a little.  It was good therapy and a welcome break from a nasty bit of an artists block.  

(In fact, the week before the trip it seemed to come back to me in a flood. In fact, I painted two small acrylics, water colored some and even made a bracelet.  It was so nice.)

Anyway, here are the pages I doodled on the trip.  I think these will be scanned and used for posters and other graphic art later.  I kinda love them.

travelers notebook | websters pages +  cahier blank notebook | moleskine  + pencils | faber castell

I'm not sure what the random cactus was all about but for some reason I just felt like drawing some.  That happens.  haha

So, that is it for today.  Now to head of and unpack so I can be creative again later.

Have a wonderful day,

The Perfect Pairing - New PI Issue

It's time for a new issue at Paper Issues!  This time we are talking about Perfect Pairings and the prize is from Epiphany Crafts.  Suggested link up ideas: use a favorite color combo, photo of you and someone you love, wedding photos, anniversaries, use two of something (same embellishment, etc.), photos of food/favorite food pairings, love, Valentine's Day, hearts, favorite pair of shoes/earrings/anything that comes in pairs, use "we make the perfect pear/pair" as a title/sentiment.
 
My page features my wonderful husband and I as a perfect pair.  We are finding things that we love to do together just by ourselves.  This time it was a football game.  I never thought I would love a sports arena and a game of football live.  Too many people, too loud...but I loved it.  It was a really fun thing to do with my husband.  Cannot wait to get to do more of these fun things with him.

(using Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Square + Paper Issues January Swag Bag)

Go to the Paper Issues now to link up for your chance to win a Heart25 tool plus a package each of the coordinating charms and bubble caps.  This is a super fun tool so you don't want to miss the chance to win one.

Serendipity spotlight.

Sherri is sharing a spotlight on Serendipity at the paper issues blog today.  I had to share this photo of my littlest with her ferret.  She is the ferret whisperer.  Every time she holds him he yawns a few times then falls asleep.  This time I managed to capture the yawn.  This is something I didn't want to ever forget.

Serendipity Dear Lizzy | wood grain paper and flower paper (cut out flowers) Websters Pages

You can grab any of this and much more for 20% off at Paper Issues using my code "3littleks" at checkout.  :)

Now hop on over to the paper issues blog for more inspiration using Serendipity.

Toni From Designs Flair

I have another page for you featuring the wonderful Christmas Icons flair.  I love this set.  In fact, I have a few left and will be adding them to future PL pages with my Christmas photos.

|Christmas Flair, Toni From Designs |mini alpha and vellum, websters pages | glitter paper and corrigated paper, paper studio | glitter heart and large alpha, American Crafts | snowflakes, Valerie Wibbons | newsprint paper,  DIY Studio |

Toni also has a sale on ALL her flair right now.  Take 20% off with the code "January".
Head on over to Toni's blog to see the rest of the inspiration from our team, too.  We all used different flair so you are sure to find something that inspires you.

Paper Issues Cut File #3

I finally get to play with cut files now.  YAH!!!  My husband, FIL and MIL went together to purchase my Silhouette Cameo.  Of course the first thing to do was cut some basic files and a few WA I made in PS.  Then I was ready to have some fun with the cut file at Paper Issues.  This file is available for free on the PI blog.  Download it, make something with it and link up for a chance to win a January Swag Bag.  This challenge is almost over with Friday being the last day to link up.  There are only a handful of link ups so you have a pretty good chance of winning.

Here is my page with the file.  I took the whole paper that was left after cutting and placed it on a white 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock.  Then I grabbed all the triangles that were cut out, flipped them over to the B side.  Those went back into the cut outs in a few places for contrast.  I think it came out pretty neat.

( Websters Pages: Hall Pass paper | sequins, wood veneer dots, gold leaves: PI Swag Bags | Flowers, leaves and squirrel: Open Book by Maggie Holmes)