It’s Just The Beginning…
Just because Project Mania ends today doesn’t really mean I’M ending my project rampage. In fact, although I prehaps didn’t accomplish as much as I wanted to this month, my project days are just beginning. With a new house, you know I’ll have plenty of things to work on (I’ll give you a tour when [...]
The Digital Scrapbooking Experience
Finally! After a crazy two days I have a chance to write about DSE! Thursday afternoon I taught an Illustrator class at the Digital Scrapbooking Experience in Provo, Utah. Jen Allyson flew in from San Francisco to help me out. I had a WONDERFUL time with the students! After teaching 5 years of college, I [...]
Printing a Digital Book
I finally did it! I printed my very first digital scrapbook. I remember when I use to explain digital scrapbooking to people, they’d say, “Digital?…does that mean you just look at them on the computer?” And I’d have to tell them you could but the point is to have it printed and have a BOOK. [...]
If Things Couldn’t Be Busier
You’ll notice a little update on the blog and studio site. Specifically, check out the background pattern which will be printed in fabric (Coquette)in two color schemes (plum and moss) in 4 fabrics total (unfortuately not in the background color I have here). Pull the Internet browser out for a good look at this pretty [...]
When It’s A Birthday
With my fantastic silhouette machine from quickutz, I made these darling die cut happy birthday cards that you can pick up at 2peas. I made them originally for my two brothers-in-law that share a common birthday. These boy-happy papers are from my Bella Bella line. Super easy to make with the files in this folder! [...]
A Big Pink Kangaroo
When walking in, I might have felt like it was the state fair (Here’s my annual reference to the Minnesota State Fair and the plethora of deep-fried foods on a stick) due to the carnival-like food and interesting hari cuts. But in fact, Josh and I were attending an Australian Pink Floyd concert. It was [...]
It’s Not My Project But…
it is my paper. Somehow I managed to miss the gallery of layouts on the My Minds Eye blog. There on the sidebar are some of the most amazing layouts I have ever seen using my Bella Bella Collection! Go here to see all these amazing layouts. In paper news, you can catch my Halloween [...]
The Blog Hop
If you haven’t stopped by the blogs on this Project Mania blog hop, you’re missing out! And if you want to participate, you are definitely welcome to join us by sending me your link at info@carinagardner.com and you will added to the list. I recently got around to seeing what these ladies are up to, [...]
The Only Constant is Change
It is a season of change at our house. Our oldest daughter started Kindergarten, Josh started a new job a couple of months ago, I recently signed a fabric contract, and we are buying our very first home. It’s a wonderful time, but difficult to say the least. Labor Day Weekend and this week has [...]
Paper Flower Wreath: Free Pattern
I finally got around to this project! This little paper flower wreath was a big hit with my girls as they pranced around the house with them all day! I recently got a Silhouette from QuicKutz, which makes this little project a breeze! But if you don’t have a Silhouette, the flower shapes are simple [...]
Monthly Menu Planner- Free Download
It’s the offical “start” of Project Mania! And I thought I would start off with a free download! I’m hoping to inspire you to get organized this month or finish a project that hasn’t been finished. It’s appropriate that it is Project Mania month because September will be my busiest month yet! We just learned [...]