I LOVE notebooks. I always have. Lately, I really don’t use them like I used to. These days I am more apt to type something into my ipad or iphone. But still, I could not help but pick up this very cool notebook. The inner pages are all KRAFT. LOVE IT! To make it my own, I just covered it with some decorative paper. To give it a nice finished look, I took the extra step to use some linen book tape at the top to cover the seam.
WATCH KIT WINNER!
JenniONT “I would LOVE to win! Thanks for the chance. Your work is amazing as always.”
email me your address at anacabreradesign@gmail.com to claim your prize! I can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Ok. I have to admit it. I have seen these fantastically gaudy watch bracelets for quite sometime now. And as much I LOVE the beads I have refused to take the plunge and wear one. I always seem to justify that I would rather just have a bracelet – who the heck still wears a watch?
That is until my dear friend Christy from Scarlet Lime hooked me up with some beaded love. NOW I am not only totally addicted to wearing these fabu beads… but I totally addicted to making them. Christy is a rockstar, so the kits she puts together are so easy that my tween is able to put together the watch bands in no time. But grab a few kits and try mixing and matching some of the beads. Right now I am working on a Halloween band. Of course there are matching necklaces too.
Here is another watch band that I just made into a bracelet and a fun dangly pendant!
Because I love these guys so much… I just have to share. Leave a comment and one winner will get a complete watch kit. The only requirement is- if you are the winner… you have to send me a picture when you are done putting it together!
Be sure to visit my guest gallery at Scarlet Lime too.
This school year, my daughter’s school Saratoga Shores implemented a new policy called the “active playground”. Recess is no longer free time for the children to play, socialize, and interact. Children are required to sign up for specific guided activities. And as with most things that are done with out community input, it is a disaster. My children, along with many from the neighborhood feel jilted. Recess has become a time of being constantly policed and scrutinized rather than a time of play.
My 7 year old daughter went to the playground to say hello to a friend, then was not allowed to leave. She had to engage in the game being played in that area. My 6th grader wanted to just chat with friends, a normal thing to do for a young lady, but she felt policed by the yard supervisors. What happened to this country that kids can’t just be kids. Many kids also spend most of their time waiting inline rather than playing and enjoying school.
The reasoning for the active playground was to help avoid scrapes and falls that happen on playgrounds and to stop some MILD vandalism that may have happened in the bathroom. KIDS are KIDS. Make rules, ban dangerous behaviour, but to make the entire community of children suffer for this? This is – in my opinion – ridiculous.
Recess, the way we all remember it – is an important time. Kids learn to play, socialize, interact, and more. This active playground was implemented with no input from the PTA, parents, or students. If you believe that recess should be restored to what it was meant to be… please leave a comment below. I will print and present this petition to the school board and to the principal of the school.
By leaving a comment below, you acknowledge that you are AGAINST the active playground concept and wish to see it banned. Thank you for your support. If you would like to reach me, please feel free to email me direct at {anacabreradesign at gmail dot com}.
PLEASE let your voice be heard. Leave your name and email. (it will not be shared or sold). Please leave your thoughts and comments. And share this link with others who want to help save recess! https://craftification.com/2010/save-recess/
This past labor day weekend was pretty awesome I have to say. My lil sis had a gig up in Jackson, WY…so I decided to tag along. Savannah and I watched “the boy” while she worked. And now, I am totally in love. In love with Wyoming. (yes really)
It was too short of a trip I admit. I could spend a week just laying by the snake river, or eating under the stars. As most road trips that Lea and I go on.. it would not be complete unless we got a little lost, and hit a dead end or two. I ”saw” the sign that said the road was closed ahead, but I didn’t read it. I got as far as the word MANHEAD and didn’t read the rest of the sign. So after doubling back we finally were on our way.
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Well, I have been a busy girl. I have so many fun projects coming up this fall… as you can see. My workspace has suffered a little. Not to mention taking a last moment vacation to California right before school started. I don’t know about you.. but I need to hit the reset button of my life. I think it will take me another week to get back into the groove of things.
So first up…I am so thrilled to be the guest designer for Scarlet Lime. The gallery will be going up tomorrow rather than today… so you still have time to leave a comment for your chance to win! I will announce the winner of the kit LATE tonight. Be sure to swing by a little later too… I am photographing some projects today and would love to share. Once the gallery is live, I will post a link here.
I am really feeling the creativity rushing back to me. So let’s play! Creative Daily will resume after the weekend.
Here is a little sneak peek at one of my current projects…
I am so excited to this months guest designer over at the Scarlet Lime. Not only do I get to play with some amazing kits, but I get to work with Christy Tomlinson. An industry friend from WAY back! As always, Scarlet Lime has kits for every taste, and now, for any budget. The gallery will be live on Friday, so be sure to stop by the Scarlet Lime for look at all my projects.
Scarlet Lime is excited to introduce you to their NEWEST subscription kit: their Frugal FAB kit! We at Scarlet Lime know that everyone is on a tight budget, but we also still want to nurture your creative souls with fabulous products coming to your door each month! So we decided to offer a kit that is not only FULL of FABULOUS goodies, but at a STEAL of a price! This kit retails for over $40.00 and is only $19.95 for a subscription! Our September Frugal Fab debuts on the 1st but YOU can get a sneak peek of this FAB kit and sign up early, by emailing us at christy@scarletlime.com , and don’t forget about our good old main kit subscriptions! These kits are always chalked full of exclusive products, brand new goodies and unique finds! Check out both of our kits at www.scarletlime.com
Leave a message right here for you chance to win the September kit. Featuring some fabulous CHA finds… you don’t want to miss this kit. Winner will be announced Friday night.
