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Be Fully Present In Your Life

Posted on September 3, 2010 by crazydaisy

 

 

“Being fully present is the best guarantee for a bright future.”

–Guy Finley

I read this quote last week and it has stuck with me. I actually can’t stop thinking about it, which is a sure sign that it was something I desperately needed to here. I really have a lot going on in my life. Probably too much. But there isn’t really anything I can take off my plate. In my quest for finding balance, enjoying my life and not feeling guilt … I have realized that I have have to be present. What does that mean for me? Well, I have started to compartmentalize my life. When I am working, I am working. I have been trying to block out very specific times where I dedicate myself completely to the work I have to get done. When I’m working, there is no play. There is no Facebooking. There is no distractions. I am fully present. This has been huge for me. I can accomplish so much more when I just ignore everything else in my life and work …. and I can do it in less time and with less heartache.

I’ve also applied this to my kids and family. When I’m done working I completely disconnect from work and turn all of my attention to my family. I have so enjoyed the time with my kids the last few weeks, as I’ve stopped checking email, blogging or doing anything that doesn’t have to do with them. I get on the floor. I roll around with my baby boy. I chase my big girl. I laugh. I feel so much less stress. I’m present and I enjoy it. And I’ve stopped feeling frustrated, because I’m not multi-tasking myself to death.

When I think about crafting, I think aout another area in my life that’s neglected and where I’m often not fully present. I had the awesome opportunity to attend Creative Escape last week with Jennifer, two of her cousins and another girlfriend from high school. We spent four days enjoying time together and being creative. I feel so recharged and ready to focus on doing things that make me happy and being present when I’m creating. I signed up for an online class fromJessica Sprague. Thanks to the class I took from Claudine Hellmuth Iknow know how I’m going to finish a painting I’ve been working on for months. I have already started on Christmas presents for my mom and my mother-in-law.

I feel like a whole new person. Isn’t it amazing what being fully present can do for you (or me in this case)? I challenge you to make a goal to be more present in your life. It’s not easy, but it’s so worth it.  

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I’m Late, I’m Late

Posted on September 2, 2010 by crazydaisy

I feel like the White Rabbit from “Alice in Wonderland.” I’m running around in my life screaming, “I’m late. I’m late. I’m late for a very important date!”

I’d like to think I’m only late with a few things, like umm, Crazy Daisy stuff. But really, I’m just a big hot mess of lateness.

However, I see some goodness in my future. A little time to catch up. And I’ll start with the September kits.

Here they are, and let me tell you … they are fabulous! I love ‘em.

September Main 2010:

 

 

September Mini 2010:

 

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August Mini Book

Posted on August 19, 2010 by crazydaisy

I haven’t met a mini book I didn’t love. I love mini books. I love the size. I love the feeling of accomplishment I get when I finish one. I love giving them as presents. In short, I love them.

This mini book, from Amber Zimmerman, is no exception. She took all the goodies from the August 2010 Main Kit and made the most adorable mini book ever. It’s so simple, but so sweet. Love it. Check it out:

 

 

 

 

To see more photos from Amber’s mini book, visit our Gallery.

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DT: Making your own stencils or masks

Posted on August 17, 2010 by crazydaisy

Making your own stencils or masks

By Kelly Hansen

I’ve always been one to try different techniques on my pages to make them interesting. One of the things I like using is scrapbooking mask by Tim Holtz,and Heidi Swapp. Unfortunately, some people are afraid to try them because they can be expensive.

 

 

This month I got creative. Using my Cricut machine (picture above) I cut my very own custom stencil. I cut out the days of the week just the way I wanted them displayed on my layout.

 

 

Using the negative space of the stencil, I taped down all 4 sides so It wouldn’t slide around when using my paint. I also glued down the negative space of the letters. Using the paint (you can also use glimmer mist, inks) I painted (picture above) over the days of the week.

 

This is what the finished product looks like (picture above). Making your own stencil/mask allows you to be creative in so many ways. This was a great way to accent my title without having to use big letters from a alphabet set. Here’s the finished layout:

 

 

 

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Hello August

Posted on August 12, 2010 by crazydaisy

It’s August. Wow! This summer has flown by. I’m sad to see it go, but I know that my daugther is excited to go back to school and it’ll be nice to get into our  school-time routine.

 

I’m in Denmark right now, along with my husband. We have had some great adventures and have enjoyed our time as grown-ups without kiddos (though I always miss my babies when I am away from them). We have decided we need to make couple’s time a priority as it’s good for everyone if mom and dad are happy.

Since I’m in Denmark right now, I thought I’d share the four things I love best about Denmark.

1. The bread: I can seriously eat my weight in bread while in Denmark. Every day there are baskets and baskets of fresh bread. Bread with breakfast. Bread with lunch. Bread with dinner. I think I gain about 20 pounds each time I visit Denmark, but it’s so worth it.

2. Public transportation: It’s super easy to get around Denmark. Jump on a train. Hop on the bus. Hail a cab. No matter what you want to do, you can get there in no time with few, if any, complications.

 

3. The Hoptimist:  In 1968, furniture designer Gustav Ehrenreich created the Hoptimists (above). In accordance with the trends of the time, his figures were characterized by their bright and positive colors and appealing shapes. These little fellows do nothing more than bring a smile to my face. The bounce around and look like they are giggling. I bought one for my husband my last trip to Denmark and it’s a favorite trinket on his work desk. No one can walk past without giving the Hoptimist a tap and then they always walk away with a smile.

4. The Ice Cream: Much like the bread in Denmark, the ice cream is freshly made each day and uses real ingredients (like real cream) to make some of the world’s yummiest ice cream. Even if it’s snowing you’ll finding me walking down the street with my daily ice cream cone. Love, love, love it.  Interesting fact, you can get licorice ice cream in Denmark. They are serious about their licorice, it’s like their national flavor!

Is there a place you went this summer that you love? Tell us about it, we want to hear. Better yet, scrap about it and then send us some pictures of your finished pages to kimberly@crazydaisykits.com.

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August Kits are up

Posted on August 4, 2010 by crazydaisy

Finally! The August Kits are up. I have been having major computer issues. One laptop died. And the replacement had to be configured, loaded with all the programs I use … yada yada.

So, I’m typing on my new laptop that is finally working exactly the way I like it. it’s amazing how attached you can get to a particular computer after you’ve worked on it for a time. All my icons are in a certain place. Documents stored where I can find them. Links and bookmarks easy to access. I have tried to recreate my old machine and I have to say I’m SO grateful I have been backing up all of my files and have them living on external hard drives. What a relief when my old machine just started locking up, over heating and crashing. But backing up your files (photos, layouts, digi elements, etc) is a whole different topic and worthy of blog post all its own.

Anyway. Here are the August Kits. They are adorable if I do say so myself. And the Main and Mini are totally different, so you need them both!

August 2010 Main Kit

 

August 2010 Mini Kit

 

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Special offer:  For the month of August all subscribers get a free grab bag, so if you haven’t joined our club yet, now is the time to do it.

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Big Winner

Posted on August 1, 2010 by crazydaisy

We have a winner. Yep, we have a winner.

But, before I tell you who won, I have to say I really enjoyed reading all your summer memories. Isn’t summer just the best? I’m so grateful I have a way to capture my summertime memories and save them forever. I know when my children are all grown, I’ll be so glad I took the time to tell our story. And I’m sure you will to. Find the time. Save your memories forever.

Okay. so the big winner is Beth.

 
beth

my favorite summer memory is waking up in the mornings as a kid with nothing to do except find my friends in the neighborhood and play until it was time to catch lightning bugs at night…still like to do that

 

Beth, please send me your address at at kimberly@crazydaisykits.com so we can send your fabulous prize.

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DT: Fab Flowers

Posted on July 27, 2010 by crazydaisy

Get in on the flower frenzy

By Kelly Hansen

Have you noticed the trend of flowers on projects lately? I have, and I’m loving it. When it comes to embellishments I’m always looking for something different, cute, and easy to make. Take a look at this layout made with handmade tissue paper flowers I made. It was so quick and easy!



This is what you’ll need:

- 3 to 4 sheets of white or color tissue paper
- pencil
- scissors

Step 1:

With all sheets together in a stack, free hand the shape and size you would like (photo below). I made 3 different sizes for more dimension.



Step 2: Holding all sheets in hand, cut out your flowers  (photo below).


 


Step 3: You’re going to wad up each flower shape individually. This helps create that textured look.



Step 4: Now layer your flowers. Add button, brad, or any other embellishment to the center of your flower.




** To give your tissue flowers a different look you can ink, glimmer mist or even paint your tissue paper before starting***
 
 

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4 things: Daydreaming

Posted on July 26, 2010 by crazydaisy

Every time I think my life might slow down, it doesn’t. It only seems to get crazier! But, as my husband reminded me last night, I have to find the good in it all and be thankful.

As I give thanks for the blessed life I live … I do daydream of a few thinks I want, but certainly don’t need. Come on, we all do this.


1. A quick trip to Malta.

 

A killer view off the coast of Malta


I have a trip to Europe planned for August. It’s a business trip, but my husband is coming along for the ride, so it mill be a bit more entertaining than normal. As we plan our trip we are trying to figure out if we can fit a short trip to Malta into our plans. Why Malta? Why not?


2. Hair extensions.


I cut my hair about 8 weeks ago. I chopped quite a bit off. I instantly had regret. Every picture I look out with my previously long, flowing hair … I’m sad. I don’t want to wait for my hair to grow out. I want long, long hair. Now. I’m dreaming of hair extensions, but they aren’t practical and are pretty much a waste of money in my mind. I mean, come on, should I really be spending $400 to $500 on hair extensions? That pretty much ends that daydream!

 

3. Fall mini kits


Vintage Old Maid cards purchased on Etsy


Normally, most of the kit designing for Crazy Daisy is done by Jennifer. She is the one who pulls everything together. I make suggestions and if we’re together (like at CHA) we make major decisions as a team. However, she really is the one who is repsonsible for making the kits happen. But, for the fall I’m working on some fun mini kits and I can’t stop thinging about all the faulous things I could put in them. For starters? I scoured Etsy and found some yummy vintage paper ephemra. I can’t wait to use it myself and I know you all will love it.


4. CHA Summer Show Releases



Have you seen some of the CHA goodies from this summer’s show? There are a few things I’m really excited about and I can share a few lines that will be making their way into kits this fall. My Mind’s Eye “Lost and Found” collection and Crate Paper’s “Restoration” line. Love ‘em. I’m also looking forward to getting my hands on some of the House of 3 goodies from Pink Paislee.



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August Mini Kit Peek

Posted on July 24, 2010 by crazydaisy

Now that I have a baby boy of my own, I’m finding that I’m leaving the pinks behind.

And even with my daughter,  I might have gone a little overboard these last 6 years with the pink. Layouts featuring my daughter could use a little diversity … maybe a red or blue … or even some brown!

Why do I ramble about this? I wanted to tell you all little bit about the August Mini Kit and why I love it. It’s all boy. But for my dirt loving, tree climbing daughter … it will work as well.

So take a peek … here’s a little looksy at the August Mini Kit from Crazy Daisy.




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