2012 Top Ten List

Time for my favorite layouts of 2012!  I struggled with Mojo for much of the year, it seems, but managed to still create quite a few things I live.  Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order:

I notice a few trends here.  First, I really love single-photo layouts, but in most cases I use a fairly large photo (4x6 or greater).  Second, I used Mit/Paint/Ink on each of these.  Third, I like bright, bold colors.  Fourth, my fussy cutting habit is alive and well!  It’s interested to look at a collection of your work and see what defines it, isn’t it?

Thanks so much to all of the companies and design teams that sent my products and creatively supported me this year: Want2Scrap, Little Black Dress Kits, Pretty Little Studio, and The Curtsey Boutique.  I’m looking forward to what 2013 will bring!

~Alyssa~

It’s A Friday Four

What’s a Friday Four?  Well, it’s a FREE Class at Miss Art’s Papercrafting School. Today the first one is posted, and I am the teacher.  I’m sharing the step by step directions for this tag in a Four Minute video (get it?  Friday FOUR? Witty, I know.  )

For more info and to view the free class, go HERE.

Have a great weekend!

~Alyssa~

Friday Faves, Vol. 3

I am just sitting down to scrap, at 9pm, and I realize that I haven't posted Friday Faves.  So, here's what I've got going on right now.  :)

1. Gmail.  Love how intuitive it is.  Keeps my email organized better then any other provider I have ever used.  AND, the search function works.

2. Design Seeds.  I said it before, I know... it bears repeating. This is the palette I am planning to use tonight.  Just adore it!

3.Reese's cereal.  A late-night indulgence. :)

4. Zip Dry.  Been using it forever, and love it.  Nothing else has ever come close for me.

5. Ditching my built-in CD storage to make room for more paints.  A girls gotta have priorities!  :)

Have a great weekend!

Friday Faves, Vol. 2

Today's Friday faves were kindly inspired by things I wish were in my house... and maybe they will be someday.  When they are WAY on sale.  Like 75% off sale.  :)

1. Anthropology.com Bedding

 4. Also from Anthro:

 3. More Anthro (anyone noticing a trend?)

4. Yeah, I'd wear this.  Maybe I will, when I am a little thinner.

5. I need a new wallet.  Mine is 10 years old.  This one is cute (http://www.fossil.com), but I haven't seen anythign that really screams at me yet.  Gotta plan on having it for another 10 years, so I really gotta love it.  Suggestions, anyone?

 Happy Weekend!  Go forth and be creative!  Oh, and leave your wallet suggestions here before you get distracted.  :)  I'd really love to see them.
~Alyssa~

Friday Faves

Ok, peeps, I am SOOO wanting to get back into the blogging routine.  I miss it!  So, starting this week, I am bringing back Friday Faves.  I used to do this every week, and it was a blast, sharing with you some of my favorite discoveries from the week.  So, without further ado, here are this weeks top 5:

5. Our new household puppy.  Apparently, his name is Max, he eats table food and is toilet trained.  He also wears a Barbie dress on his head.  At least I don't have to worry about him biting the neighbors.  I think.

4. Instagram photos.  I LOVE.  Words aren't enough.  So, here are some (more) examples.

3. My Crockpot.  I made this, it was awesome.  Wish I had a photo.

Mom's Scalloped Potatoes and Ham (from Simple and Delicious)
10 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (peeled if you so desire)
3 cubs cubed, cooked ham
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar (use sharp cheddar if you really like cheddar)
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 t. paprika
1/4 t. black pepper

In greased slow cooker, layer in potatoes, onions, ham and cheese.  Repeat layers till cooker is full.  Pour soup on top, sprinkle with paprika and pepper.  Cook 8-10 hours on low.

2. Plums.  got some huge, juicy plums this week, and I've been eating them all day long.  Yum.

1. Design-seeds.com.  A-MAZE-ING color inspiration.  Here are a few that are at the top of my list.  See my Pinterest or Design Seeds for more.

Have a beautiful weekend!
~Alyssa~

Pretty In Pink

Just a quick post to let you know that I designed this week's Friday Sketch at Your Scrapbook Stash!  You can see the full post, including close-ups HERE.

Happy Scrapping!
~Alyssa~