[ clamour ] i'm getting a new hairstyle this week... and i'm shopping for some fun accessories :]
[ vintage avacado ] i have this in blue, it's the perfect little bowl
[ kilsook ] i love these little kids :) this one got me excited for Halloween :]
[ farouche ] scallops=true love.
[ kaleahott ] ...I also like these weird bags made from recycled plastic bags, how smart :)
And a few cool tutorial's using everyday household items...
1. Paper Towel Pages on Kinsey's Blog... tutorial here :]
2. I've had a thing for Duct Tape Construction since I was a teenager and my friends brother made a working pair of sandals out of duct tape...and even better now with Michael's selling colored duct tape :] I'm thinking up a duct tape laptop case for my new macbook, but here's a Wallet Tutorial from Instructables that might make a fun gift for your little brother this Christmas.
3. Weird to say, but... Toilet Paper Embellishments. I feel embarrassed saying that, lol. But they're really neat! Tutorial on the Everday Scrapper :]
Our Indie Business Online Workshop is filling up fast! Jill and I are so jazzed and can't wait to teach our first session this Thursday :] Register here and join the fun :]
Also, if you're in Winnipeg, i'm teaching a Notebook Making Class at Aquabooks on September 17th. More info here :]
Gotta get back to work, I'm more busy than I can believe, but totally loving it :)
Huggers,
Leigh-Ann
Joy and Alec were married in November 2008 and were ready to do something fantastic with their professional wedding photos :) Joy mailed me 86 photos in various sizes (taken by Whitney Lee Photography in Austin, Texas) and asked me to make a classic but rad album using their wedding colors and a simple, beautiful design :)
Joy and Alec are so full of love & cuteness and their Wedding looks like it was SO fun! Kazoo's, board game center pieces, and a really ugly cake they threw in the dumpster (lol, easily a great photo opp that made it into their Wedding Album). Joy, I've loved getting to know you thru the design process...your name couldn't be more perfect for you :] Thank you Joy & Alec, Enjoy :)
Joy and Alec also sent me pieces of their handmade tablecloth/backdrop to incorporate in the album. I used the red lace and b&w zebra paper as the skin inside the album :)
After Joy saw Chloe & Sean's album, she remembered a Q&A her and Alec had done and asked for it to be included in the album. While I typed their questions and answers with my little red typewriter, Lola barked so much, it was hilarious ;)
Full Set HERE :)
I save this step for last, and each time, it's so exciting to put my seal and the album number... I'm kinda a dork about it :)
Tutorial: How to Make this Cover
I learned this album cover technique from Ali Edwards at Artistry in Vancouver a few years ago.
1. Use raw chipboard letters (pre-sticky works best) and stick your title onto a cardboard album cover or panel. Press them down good. I used this technique to line them up nicely :)
TIP: If your letters have a colored/smooth surface (like my 22), sand the gloss off with a nail file.
2. Paint the album and letters the same color with acrylic paint. Get in the crevices, and do 2 or 3 coats, letting each dry in between.
TIP: For the red album, I poured squirted paint directly on the album and spread it out... But I found it worked better (and didn't dry blobby on the album) to use a paint plate & dip my brush instead.
3. After your coats are dry and solid, give your album a coat of Matte Modge Podge. Let dry, then do one more coat. It works best to apply the modge podge in sections and all in one direction.
Also, I'm working on a new little kit... i will premiere it on Monday, eeek :)
XO! LA :)
I've been so busy lately, but I wanted to share this fun little drawer in my studio :) A few years ago, I carried this desk home from a garage sale 4 blocks away and have enjoyed it so much :) The drawer has a little silver pull knob my Grandpa gave me and I smile every time I open it :) I usually just tuck things in this drawer, sectioned with vintage enamel wear & old containers, and apparently, way too many chapsticks :) Enjoy the peek :)
Right now, me and my boyfriend are sitting at Boston Pizza, both on macbooks, updating the Freckled Nest shop with lots of pretty things, check it out here :)
PS> I got a Macbook Air and I'm in love :)
(tim Robot)
(Girl Hula)
(red hot pottery)
(one Late night)
(Hiden Seek)
This is a super rad store with a fun concept! Go mouse over the items :) I want that metal cabinet in the background. I'm gonna check often, she regularly changes her living room wall/store up :) I love when peoples stores are totally a part of their home :) lol, Jill teases me about my house being a complete studio ;)
(from Sarah's Supermarket)
I still love coloring :) Better, coloring real supermodels :)
(baoStudio)
(Found here)
Thank you everyone for your encouraging comments for our Freckled Nest Sponsors! You were so nice and thoughtful, I love that kinda community :) I can't wait to share the advertisers I have lined up for next month (i have a few Sept Ad spots left, email me), they're so super and mid-month, we'll do the Feature Post/Giveaway again (in a different way) :] Stay tuned! :)
Now for the Winner of all 6 Giveaways...
ps. "I ascended and I have infused armour" hehe, listening to Mr.Lovely, Chris Merritt
Tomorrow, I start a new Website Makeover for Eve, email sign-ins for our Online Workshop and go thrifting with my Sweetie :)
Goodnight, xo!
LA
