tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17832329820614377522024-02-06T22:22:09.867-05:00Vintage Page DesignsAli Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-87341899848994566792013-01-20T14:50:00.002-05:002013-01-20T14:50:36.125-05:00Project Life Week Two<i>Welcome to my blog, Vintage Page Designs. Please consider becoming a follower or stay in touch on <a href="http://pinterest.com/alimanning448/">Pinterest,</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/alim448">Instagram </a>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vintagepagedesigns" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i> <br />
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I made it past the second week for Project Life and am having a lot of fun with this concept. I had these pictures ready to go for a while, but have been sick all week, so it's taken me until today to post them :(<br />
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Here's a look at my layouts for Week Two. I've continued to use Studio Calico's <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/digital/printable-journal-cards-shapes" target="_blank">digital printables</a> for many of my journaling cards and accents plus some patterned paper from this month's <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/kits/block-party" target="_blank">Block Party kit</a>.<br />
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Above I'm using page protector <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Photo-Pocket-Pages-Design-A/dp/B0049MFWZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358711236&sr=8-1&keywords=project+life+becky+higgins" target="_blank">design A</a> and below I'm using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Photo-Pocket-Pages-Design-F/dp/B005TYGI8A/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1358711266&sr=1-1&keywords=project+life+design+f" target="_blank">design F</a>. I love that you can mix and match the format depending on your content for the week.<br />
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And here are some details.....I thought it would be fun to record some numbers for the week. They're just random items, but something interesting to look back on in the future.</div>
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This is label from the Martha Stewart range available at Staples with a roller date stamp.<br />
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Both my daughter and I are home sick with yucky head colds today. But coughing doesn't stop me stamping and I needed to get my mother-in-law's birthday card in the mail asap, so I whipped up a simple card.<br />
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The butterflies are die cut from a book page with an SU embosslit and sponged with turquoise ink. Quick and easy, but a hand made card nonetheless. </div>
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I'm entering it into the <a href="http://casethissketch.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/case-this-sketch-challenge-10.html" target="_blank">CAS(E) This Sketch challenge</a> and Splitcoast challenge <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/clean-simple-cards-f239/cas-203-color-challenge-1-14-13-a-t567209.html" target="_blank">CAS203</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy store</a> has been open for a full calendar year and as I review my business moving into 2013, I wanted to give you an update and share some things I’ve learned. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I started the store in late 2011 offering a little bit of everything for sale. I wasn’t really sure what direction the store was going to take, so I tried a few different things: project kits, vintage book pages, vintage ribbon, ephemera, tags and journals.
It became clear that the journals were the most popular of my offerings. And in particular, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?section_id=10350209" target="_blank">custom travel journals</a> made with vintage maps. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So, I've decided to focus on this area of the business. I’m glad I tried a few different things, but I think the store looks a lot more cohesive with just one type of product for sale. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">During 2013, I will focus on
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bindings and materials. Watch for updates!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m really happy with the progress I made in 2012. I learned a lot and am really excited about the upcoming year. I'm hardly an expert on selling on Etsy, but there are three things that I've found to be extremely important:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There's so much to say on these subjects, that I'll write separate blog posts about them. Coming soon...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Ali </span></i></span>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-64800414572663334452013-01-11T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-11T07:00:11.495-05:00Project Life Week One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've never considered myself a scrapbooker - I've made perhaps 2
dozen layouts in my daughter's dozen years on this earth. But I journal
most days and take lots of pictures, and over the past couple of years,
I've begun to combine the two. Ever since coming across Project Life,
I've been intrigued by it. I might be crazy, but I decided to give it a try in 2013.<br />
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Project Life was created by <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/" target="_blank">Becky Higgins</a>
and is a simplified approach to scrapbooking. Each week, you put
pictures and journaling cards that document your life into photo pocket
pages. That's it! No layout to follow, pressure to come up with cute
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Also, you don't need a lot of product to get started. You need a 12" x 12" album and some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Photo-Pocket-Pages-Design-A/dp/B0049MFWZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356665707&sr=8-1&keywords=Project+life" target="_blank">pocket pages</a>
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I'm sharing with you my first week's pages. I used a hybrid of traditional and digital scrapbooking elements and most of the photos were taken with my phone. No fancy photography here! <br />
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I used some digital elements from Studio Calico's <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/digital/printable-journal-cards-shapes/block-party-printable-1-gs" target="_blank">Block Party Printable #1</a>. You can read more about Project Life and find lots of inspiration on their <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. Plus Pinterest has a wealth of eye candy.</div>
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Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-31069392240204598392013-01-10T14:56:00.000-05:002013-01-10T14:56:34.195-05:00Quick Holiday Page<i>Welcome to my blog, Vintage Page Designs. Please consider following this blog or stay in touch on <a href="http://pinterest.com/alimanning448/">Pinterest,</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/alim448">Instagram </a>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vintagepagedesigns" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i><br />
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In the spirit of making quicker scrapbook pages that I talked about in <a href="http://vintagepagedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/relaxed-scrapbooking.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, I created a speedy layout about our holiday decorating. In the spirit of quick and easy, I used Instagram pictures I took with my phone and some retired SU paper I had laying around. No over thinking here.<br />
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I'm entering this into Splitcoaststampers <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/ways-use-f46/wt409-snowflakes-1-10-13-a-t567062.html" target="_blank">Ways to Use It challenge - Snowflakes</a>. Swing by tomorrow for pictures of my first Project Life pages.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Ali</span></i>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-43165939031469069412013-01-09T08:00:00.000-05:002013-01-09T08:00:06.389-05:00Christmas Journal Finished<i>Welcome to my blog, Vintage Page Designs. Please consider following this blog or stay in touch on <a href="http://pinterest.com/alimanning448/">Pinterest,</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/alim448">Instagram </a>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vintagepagedesigns" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i><br />
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This week I finished filling my Christmas journal with photographs, journaling and bits and pieces to remind me of this season. You can see the blank journal in <a href="http://www.vintagepagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-journal.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, and here are some pictures of it filled with memories<i>. </i><br />
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I attached a piece of recycled gift bag to the front of the journal because the color and style matched the paper. And tied some of our homemade gift tags to the binder rings. <br />
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I filled the envelopes with some holiday recipes and included some our favorite candy wrappers - Roses, anyone?</div>
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And filled the pockets with tickets and programs from the concerts we attended.<br />
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It's not a masterpiece of design, but it includes lots of wonderful holiday memories that I know I'll treasure for years to come.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Ali </i></span></b>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-38115660542933894332013-01-07T17:20:00.002-05:002013-01-07T17:20:17.861-05:00Quick and Easy Notecard<i>Welcome to Vintage Page Designs. If you're new here, please consider following this blog or you can also find me on <a href="http://pinterest.com/alimanning448/">Pinterest,</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/alim448">Instagram </a>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vintagepagedesigns" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i><br />
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I still haven't sent out all of my thank you cards from Christmas, so I stamped some quick and easy note cards this afternoon to fit the bill.<br />
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I'm entering it into today's <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/clean-simple-cards-f239/cas202-technique-challenge-postage-01-07-13-a-t566843.html" target="_blank">Splitcoast CAS challenge</a> and I've listed the materials used at the end of the post.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: A Muse Art Stamps</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Black Stazon, water based markers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Paper: Fabriano watercolor card base, cream and pink c/stock</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tools/accessories: Big Shot, Spellbinder<span style="font-size: x-small;"> square </span>dies, brad and label punch</span><br />
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<br />Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-8822970879163579912013-01-06T07:47:00.000-05:002013-01-06T07:47:42.013-05:00Modern Vintage Cards<i>Welcome to my blog, Vintage Page Designs. Please consider following this blog or you can also find me on <a href="http://pinterest.com/alimanning448/">Pinterest,</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/alim448">Instagram </a>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vintagepagedesigns" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i><br />
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I really like <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/" target="_blank">Studio Calico</a>'s products because they manage to be modern and vintage/retro at the same time. I'd describe my style as clean and simple vintage, but I do like the odd splash of bright color. And you definitely get this at Studio Calico.<br />
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I created two cards with one of their recent scrapbooking kits - <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/kits/sock-hop" target="_blank">Sock Hop</a>, while I eagerly wait for this month's kit - Block Party. I'm entering it into their <a href="http://studiocalico.typepad.com/studio_calico/2012/12/s-2.html#comments" target="_blank">Sunday Sketch challenge</a> this week. The Happy Birthday stamp is from Amuse.<br />
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And here's a quick boy's birthday card with the same kit. I never have boy birthday cards on hand, so this will go in my stash.<br />
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AliAli Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-79375501464647137782013-01-04T16:06:00.000-05:002013-01-04T16:06:02.635-05:00Instagram Love<i>Welcome to my blog, Vintage Page Designs. Please consider following this blog or stay in touch on <a href="http://pinterest.com/alimanning448/">Pinterest,</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/alim448">Instagram </a>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vintagepagedesigns" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i><br />
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I'm still totally hooked on <a href="http://instagram.com/alim448/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Here are a few of my favorite shots this week. I'd love to see what others are posting on Instagram. Feel free to post a link in the comments to your profile or favorite picture and I'll becoming a follower.<br />
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One of favorite holiday foods, mince pies.</div>
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Linking up to Deb Duty's <a href="http://www.debduty.com/2013/01/this-or-that-thursday-christmas-morning.html" target="_blank">This or That Thursday</a>.</div>
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Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-70680540203958937922013-01-03T21:24:00.001-05:002013-01-03T21:25:12.944-05:00Relaxed ScrapbookingI don't think I've ever posted a full 12" x 12" scrapbook page on this blog. Well, there's a first time for everything, I guess! <br />
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I've always wanted to scrapbook, but the pages always take me so long to create because I try to make them perfect. I know I'm not alone with this problem - anyone relate?<br />
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So, I tried an experiment with this page - I didn't think about it too hard. I just grabbed a <b>small </b>selection of papers and embellishments, a favorite photo taken with my phone (not a perfect one) and moved things around on the page until I liked it. Not too much deliberating or agonizing - just fun!<br />
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And I have to tell you, it was very liberating. It might not be a masterpiece, but I like it. It was relaxing, not stressful and captured a moment in time, which is what I would like my scrapbooking experience to be all about. Stay tuned for more pages.....<br />
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I created a photo montage of some of the best moments of 2012 (inspired <a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/12/best-of-2012.html" target="_blank">this post</a> by the talented Elise Blaha). 2012 wasn't a productive year in terms of creating paper projects to showcase, but it was filled with lots of wonderful family moments that I'd love to share:</div>
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Downtown Abbey (aka Highclere Castle) in July</div>
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My goofy family pretending to be Downtown Abbey servants.</div>
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My beautiful nephew!</div>
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Wishing you and your families a very happy new year!</div>
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Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-85309276934310554042012-12-27T10:00:00.000-05:002012-12-27T10:00:02.823-05:00Washi Tape Card & TipsI've been having more fun with the washi tape that arrived from <a href="http://freckledfawn.com/" target="_blank">Freckled Fawn</a> a few weeks ago. I made a birthday card for one of my daughter's friends. I was inspired by one made by <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/184718022187947750/" target="_blank">Nicole Heady</a>.<br />
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1. Prevent the tape from lifting up by rubbing firmly with a bone folder to secure it to the card stock.<br />
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<br />Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-29552782909023346742012-12-25T09:00:00.000-05:002012-12-25T09:00:04.662-05:00Merry ChristmasFor those of you celebrating Christmas today, I hope you have a lovely day surrounded by family and friends. <br />
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This year I wrapped my gifts in brown paper (including Trader Joe's paper grocery bags) with red seam binding and greens from the garden. Here's one of them: <br />
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I hope Santa was good to you this year. I received a new macro lens for my camera - I can't wait to use it. <br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Ali</i></span></b>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-1605693112814859312012-12-24T09:00:00.000-05:002012-12-24T09:00:12.778-05:00One More Holiday CardI've made very few holiday cards this year, but here's one that I created for my best friend. The base is a Fabriano watercolor card (my favorite). I colored the Stampin' Up! image with a blender pen and
water-based inks with a little sponging around the edge to mirror
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Wishing you and your family a very happy holidays!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Ali</i></span></b>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-19198180362475261822012-12-22T09:00:00.000-05:002012-12-22T09:00:05.216-05:00This week....I've been having fun with Instagram this week:<br />
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Andy and I took a road trip to the <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/index.html" target="_blank">Paper Source</a> - always a fun time! I'm so glad there isn't one near my house because I'd be bankrupt. I found lots of really cute gifts for my daughter and one or two for myself! And we had lunch at one of our favorite Italian restaurants, <a href="http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/wellesley-home.html" target="_blank">Alta Strata</a>. Here's a shot of the Paper Source store front - they always have such nice displays.<br />
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And I finished up the last of the holiday orders for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">my store</a>. Check out this cute one:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Ali</i></b></span>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-24597348316558457072012-12-20T15:30:00.001-05:002012-12-20T17:13:54.500-05:005 Tips For Making Cards with KidsThis past weekend I worked with the youth group at my church to make holiday cards for elderly and sick members of the congregation. I wasn't sure how many of them had used rubber stamps before, especially the teen boys, so I made a few simple cards to give them some ideas. And came up with these few simple tips and ideas.<br />
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1. <i><b>Discuss Why</b></i></h4>
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We started out discussing the value of sending a card instead of an email or text. And then brainstorming what they might write inside.<i><b> </b></i>This definitely helped focus them<b><i> </i></b>and they had some wonderful ideas.<br />
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I have a whole studio full of supplies that I could have brought with me, but I kept it simple so as not to overwhelm them with choices. I gave them several stamp sets and punches to choose from plus a limited palette of markers and ink pads, a few sheets of patterned papers and card stock.<br />
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<li>I provided rhinestones and glitter pens to <i>add sparkle</i>, I decided against loose glitter for obvious reasons. Buttons and ribbon also add interest without the mess!</li>
<li>I put <i>little trash cans</i> right in the middle of the table to make clean up easy. </li>
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<i><b>4. Image Choice</b></i><br />
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This might be obvious, but the stamps that appeal to kids are:<br />
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<li><i>Bold shapes</i>, like the star above, that are easy to stamp and cut out.</li>
<li><i>Cute images</i>, like the reindeer below.</li>
<li>They also had a lot of fun with different shaped <i>punches</i>.</li>
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I had such a fun morning working with these thoughtful, young people. It was 2 days after the horror in Newtown, CT and it was good to focus on something so positive in the shadow of such sadness. The same group of kids are making snowflakes this Sunday to decorate the new school for the Sandy Hook Elementary School children in January. I'm so proud of them!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Ali</i></b></span>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-20842372588464975012012-12-17T08:24:00.001-05:002012-12-17T08:25:16.457-05:00Swedish Holiday Card For a bunch of reasons, I haven't stamped a card for ages and ages. But this weekend I made holiday cards with the kids from church, so I got out all my stuff. And I mean all my stuff - the place was a <i>disaster</i>!<br />
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While everything was out on my work table, I created this card for my sister-in-law's parents, who live in Sweden. The text at the bottom is Swedish and I purchased the stamp a couple of years ago from a craft store in Stockholm.<br />
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I'm entering the card into this week's <a href="http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-play-date-cafe-pdcc161.html" target="_blank">Play Date Cafe color challenge.</a> <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Ali</span></i>Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-49825272127156865822012-12-16T08:12:00.000-05:002012-12-16T19:56:31.304-05:00Holiday JournalHere's a peek at this year's holiday journal. It's a super simple binder ring construction that measures 6" x 9". The covers are book board covered with patterned paper and the inside pages are a mixture of patterned paper, tags, envelopes and plain pages.<br />
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The opening page contains one of my favorite quotes by Rainer Maria Rilke.<br />
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I included some pockets to store my journaling tags and other odds and ends.<br />
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I also included several tags for fun!<br />
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It was a lot of fun to make, now it's going to be fun filling it up with 2012 Christmas memories.<br />
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"><br /></span>I was so happy to receive my first order of Washi tape from <a href="http://freckledfawn.com/" target="_blank">Freckled Fawn</a> this week - you should check out their selection, it's awesome! The first project I created was some tags for a cookie swap this weekend. Here's how I made 'em:<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!<br />
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<i>Don't forget to check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">sale items in my store</a> - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?section_id=11190213" target="_blank">ribbon</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?section_id=11481833" target="_blank">vintage page kits</a>!</i></div>
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Linking to the following parties:<br />
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<a href="http://www.craftyscrappyhappy.net/2012/12/happy-hour-link-party-12.html" target="_blank">Happy Hour at Crafty Happy Scrappy </a><br />
<a href="http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/2012/12/welcome-to-fridays-unfolded.html" target="_blank">Fridays Unfolded at Stuff & Nonsense</a><br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/12/feathered-nest-friday.html#more" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Friday at The Picket Fence </a><br />
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There are just <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?section_id=12639560" target="_blank">three available</a> right now - get them while they last!Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-55685471428372380162012-12-07T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-07T07:00:02.248-05:00Friday Favorites: Journaler's Gift GuideHere are some cute gifts I've discovered for my fellow journalers out there. Enjoy!<br />
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<li><a href="http://freckledfawn.com/products/doelightful-green-washi-set" target="_blank">Delightful Green Washi Tape</a> ($8), Freckled Fawn - they have such an awesome collection.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/design-memory-craft/110731-journaling-pitt-artist-pens-4ct-set/?filters=_pens_%2F_journaling_pens_" target="_blank">Pitt Journaling pens</a> ($11.95 set of four), Two Peas in a Bucket - I use these everyday and love them. Artwork by <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/member/520073-designmemorycraft/1781545-daily-grind/" target="_blank">Mou Saha</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.techniquetuesday.com/product/LBann.html" target="_blank">Life Banners Stamps by Ali Edwards</a> ($14.99), Technique Tuesday.</li>
<li><a href="http://evalicious.bigcartel.com/product/vintage-finds-mini-fb-buttons" target="_blank">Vintage Finds Mini Buttons</a> ($7.50), ShopEvalicious</li>
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How's your Christmas shopping going? Are you done yet? Let me know how you're doing!<br />
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Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-57884995951836222722012-12-05T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-05T08:57:32.890-05:00Forest Journal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I walk in the forest most days of the year and take lots of pictures. So, I created a 5 hole pamphlet stitched journal to store these photos plus quotes, poems and ideas about the forest.<br />
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I still need to add a title on the front but I've already started to add some pictures and will continue through the winter months. <br />
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Talking of journals, I plan to do a <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/what-is-project-life.php" target="_blank">Project Life</a> scrapbook in 2013 and purchased the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Photo-Pocket-Pages-Pack-Design/dp/B005TYRHIA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3VBQCQ7E8SWDQ&coliid=I2WCL3E8ZQEU11" target="_blank">pocket pages</a> from Amazon yesterday. I want to give my album a vintage twist. Anyone want to join me? Here are a few designers who created beautiful Project Life albums in 2012: <a href="http://aliedwards.com/projects/365-project-life" target="_blank">Ali Edwards</a>, <a href="http://www.debduty.com/search/label/project%20life" target="_blank">Deb Duty</a> and <a href="http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/search/label/Project%20Life%202012" target="_blank">Michelle Wooderson</a>.<br />
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Have a creative day!<br />
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Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-89808004001910106632012-12-01T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-01T07:00:00.497-05:00Shop Update - Sale ItemsI put my store on vacation mode for a month while I worked on a <a href="http://www.vintagepagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/11/where-have-i-been.html" target="_blank">huge project</a> for my day job. It wasn't an ideal situation because I missed a lot of sales over the Thanksgiving holiday, but honestly, there are only so many hours in a day and something had to give.<br />
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But <span style="font-size: small;">it's </span>open again now and I've put some items <b>on sale</b> that I don't plan to carry any more.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/98969397/on-sale-vintage-page-bird-kit-for" target="_blank">Vintage Bird Kit</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/103909431/on-sale-vintage-page-gentleman-kit-for" target="_blank">Vintage Gentleman Kits</a> are both on sale - there are only a few left, so I'd get them while you can.<br />
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And the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintagePageDesigns?section_id=11190213" target="_blank">seam binding</a> is also on sale - priced to clear!<br />
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Happy shopping!<br />
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<br />Ali Manninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154995949505154095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783232982061437752.post-23821058073006732792012-11-30T13:56:00.001-05:002012-11-30T15:35:36.056-05:00Friday Favorites: Vintage Book Lover's Gift GuideI've recently come across some adorable gifts for my fellow vintage book lovers - enjoy!<br />
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<li>Beautiful photographic print from f2images called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53956521/4x6-in-the-study?ref=tre-1023147924-3" target="_blank">In The Study</a> ($8). </li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93080033/cyber-monday-first-anniversary-gift?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">Rustic Word Earrings</a> ($22), created by Paper Memoirs. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/search/26074948.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS" target="_blank">Vintage Book iPhone Charger</a> ($68), designed by Rich Neeley and sold at Anthropologie. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/116672061/vintage-book-snowman-frosty-teacher-gift?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">Vintage Book Snowman</a> ($22), made by HiButterfly.</li>
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