tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82515646449531361022024-03-05T18:30:03.946-08:00GinnyLou StudioGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.comBlogger340125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-27219211402036093822013-12-29T23:50:00.002-08:002013-12-29T23:50:25.057-08:00Thirty Reasons - Birthday Edition<br />
On her thirtieth birthday, I present--<br />
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Thirty Reasons Why Cecelia Larsen (my awesome sister) Rocks:<br />
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30. She has a cool name. C-E-C-E-L-I-A. Not many women have that name or spelling. Which I know isn't really up to her, but what IS up to her is how awesome she makes that name. I know for a fact that she is the coolest, most awesome Cecelia that any of her friends know. Word.<br />
29. She's just the right height.<br />
28. Ummm, book recommendation QUEEN. She will never relinquish this title. She reads so much all the time that there is definitely something she can find for you that you will LOVE love LOVE and gush to your friends about. Even if you're the younger sibling and you're going through a phase where "I-will-not-read-anything-my-sister-recommends."<br />
27. She makes thirty years old look CLASSY. And cute. And beautiful. She is gorgeous.<br />
26. Funny faces. Which is odd that this reason follows the "classy" reason, but it's true. She makes really awesome funny faces.<br />
25. She can be bossy when the need arises. It's a good thing. <br />
24. She's not a horrible driver.<br />
23. She plays water polo. And she's a good teammate. We worked well together (and am assuming we still do because we have this "connection" in the pool), and she can pretty much rock any sport in which she participates. High school: swimming and tennis. College: swimming and water polo. Now: Floor hockey. << Like, DANG, that's hardcore. <br />
22. She has good taste in nail polish. (HEY! These reasons are MY reasons for why she rocks, not yours!)<br />
21. She is tri-lingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese).<br />
19. She isn't stale. She keeps learning, learning, learning.<br />
18. When she belly-laughs and does that hand-clapping thing along with it, you'll laugh along with her. Probably with tears in your eyes too. She's that hilarious. Unless you're soulless.<br />
20. And! She knows how to make you smile! (Like sending you a picture of otters on a bad day you're having, or a text with the crazy secret code that means "I love you" just to make you feel better). That stuff.<br />
17. She likes eating food. And reading, and doing normal things, like going to Costco [because of the Polish Dogs]. It doesn't have to be fancy around her, but Cecelia can definitely fit in if the joint is classy OR hoi polloi. <br />
16. She finds good music and shares it with me. Jack Johnson, Zee Avi, Florence + The Machine...<br />
15. She likes Brie.<br />
14. She is wise. I wouldn't say that she has the best street-smarts out of anyone I know (that's a hard title to earn), but she definitely gets the prize for wise-ness most of the time. She has helped me through some tough times, and she's sort of good at being the serious encourager--the "Ignore what they say about you," type of encouragement, because, "I know you're awesome." That's the kind of wise I'm talking about. <br />
13. She writes the best postcards. See my fridge. It's packed. *Le sigh* Best traveling gift ever.<br />
12. She's allergic to awkward. Sort of. See, it's hard to explain--because I am so awkward sometimes and she still loves me, but let's explain using movies. She can't sit through movies that make her feel awkward. She's very empathetic, and/ or maybe she's had millions of awkward moments before that remind her of *that THING* in the movie, but she's pretty much incapable of sitting through any mildly or not-so-mildly awkward movie. Although, I hear she is getting better at it.<br />
11. Oh, yeah--she likes movies. She's [mostly] a good movie-goer, and will laugh hard enough to literally make you feel uncomfortable enough to switch rows, seats, or theaters when she likes a funny part. But seriously, we share taste in movies most of the time, and since I will usually like the stuff she likes, then she's a great movie-pal.<br />
10. Trend-setting. She likes steampunk. And zombies (or maybe that was a phase). She likes the fringe stuff before it gets really cool--which is like being a finder or a savant for new stuff. Which she likes to brag about occasionally.<br />
9. Cecelia can find the best gifts for anyone, anywhere, anytime. She is the pro. And the best part is, you didn't even know it was 184% perfect for you, because SHE did, and she got it for you knowing you would die with shock and pleasure when you opened it.<br />
8. She is a great traveller. I have loved every single trip we've taken together. We have been to Spain, Italy, and Brazil together. It was amazing. We had really awesome times--fun and crazy times. Good pictures, great stories, and memories forever.<br />
7. She is a great writer. As a result, she's pretty popular among book-bloggers, because she reviews books with pizzazz and truthfulness. (I would tell you how many followers she has, and that she got invited to be a judge for a book award, but then I'd just be going overboard). <br />
6. She's passionate. This one is hard to describe. Her hobbies show her passion the most, but they're so much more than that. If you get her riled up and talking about something she LOVES, then just sit back and enjoy the ride. You'll get a glimpse of what makes her tick, what makes her smile, and what makes her cry. It's part of what makes her awesome.<br />
5. Protective. She's the oldest child (hahahahahaha: SHE'S the OLDest!), and as such sometimes took on motherly qualities with the remaining four siblings (of which I am #2). But, there were a few times in water polo (see reason #3) where siblings' physical wellness or honor was being impinged, and she jumped right in like a mama bear. So hard core. There were threats, and actions on said threats, and one girl got a bloody nose, and she didn't get caught (that was a long time ago). It was almost scary. I just know that she's going to be a great mom. Because if she cares about me that much, then how much is she going to love her future little mini-mes?<br />
4. She can bake, and cook, and create amazingly delicious dishes. This girl is ridiculous. She'll decide to make something for the coworkers on a Sunday night, and BAM! I'm sitting over here the next day reading the mouth-wattering reviews confirming that concoctions awesomeness in Washington just wishing she would overnight me a smidgen of that goodness. Just check out her blog (www.ceceliabedelia.blogspot.com) if you don't believe me. But you'd be silly not to believe me. But check it out anyways.<br />
3. Super competitive. Don't play Monopoly, or Spoons, or water polo, or Bridge, or board games where there's only one winner unless you want to go home crying. <br />
2. She is related to me--DUH. I'm awesome. Awesome rubs off onto other people. That reason should be number one, really.<br />
1. She's lovely. She is loving. They're interchangeable qualities. I know that according to some people you're not supposed to be best friends with your siblings. Well, it's kind of hard NOT to with Cece. She's great. I love her. She's the best.<br />
Ginny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-27955696483103834572012-11-30T06:00:00.000-08:002012-11-30T06:00:00.727-08:00all yellow and blue...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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i know it might be considered bad taste, or conceited, but i just have to say it... i LOVE this card. i don't know if i'm ever going to give it away. you'll have to wrench it from my cold hands when i'm dead. (ew, no, not really. that's just weird.)</div>
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but i do love the sentiment and the colors, and the whole thing.</div>
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have any of you read "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin? i highly recommend it... it's got great anecdotes and advice throughout the whole thing. it's one of those books that i am telling everyone about, because it's so appropriate for me. it just fits my life right now. i bet it would fit yours too... go read it!</div>
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but remember that day, like tuesday or wednesday, that i said i'm pretty much addicted to using tags on my cards... yeah. evidence. RIGHT HERE.</div>
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:D but anyway, i love the layers, the colors that i don't normally put together, but did for the sake of that lovely heart and flower from CPT creations :D</div>
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thanks for stopping by, i have a Nutcracker performance to see tonight! (told you it was the Christmas season!)</div>
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thanks for stopping by, xoxo!Ginny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-4327031904997714992012-11-28T06:00:00.000-08:002012-11-28T06:00:04.486-08:00hello friend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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this card features an SRM sentiment with more flowery goodness. not any patterned paper, just some yummy colors in the fabric ribbon, the die cut flowers, the Prima flowers, and the little birdy from CPT.</div>
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thanks for stopping by, xoxo!Ginny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-82305884170134342272012-11-27T06:00:00.000-08:002012-11-27T06:00:01.211-08:00B is for Balloons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
hi there! today B stands for <b>BRIGHT</b> as well... this card is the perfect pick-me-up from any of the cold weather blues you may be experiencing. or maybe it's the sniffles. or the sneezes. no fun to be sick during the holiday season!</div>
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anyway, this card is chock full of dimension--flowers, canvas flowers, an alphabet card, washi tapes, some fabric ribbon and even a cute banner stick pin.</div>
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today i'm going to pick up the couch to add to my living room... i'm excited because it's also a pull-out bed, and i've been desperately needing one for guests that come along (and it also allows me to open my home more). pretty happy about getting it for FREE as well :D and even the delivery too--my youngest brother Joey has a truck that can haul just about anything.</div>
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you know what they say about people with trucks right? they get asked to help with moving people/ things all the time... well, it's true. i shamelessly use my brother to help me get things from point A to B if they can't fit in my awesome "Red Rocket" (aka a cherry red Toyota Matrix that i LOVE).</div>
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you see what i mean? all those lovely bright colors... they sort of remind me of some of my Christmas decorations... i decorate my tree in white/ silver/ and PINK.<br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoxo!Ginny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-67837150753732628272012-11-26T06:00:00.000-08:002012-11-26T06:00:01.612-08:00because i still have a heart...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
how was your Thanksgiving (if you celebrated it)? do you still have leftovers? (mine are currently tupperware'd up into 7 lunch portions... not sure what i'm going to do with the rest of it...) has it turned chilly where you live?</div>
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i thought i'd pop in here again to share a quick project i made from some scraps on my craft table (to be honest, this was a long time ago). i know i have been gone for about a month? well, maybe not a <i>month</i>, but it feels like it... every time i think about the blog, i think--"<b>GOSH</b>, why haven't i posted?" and then i move on to the next thing and forget that passing thought about this blog...</div>
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<li>i re-arranged my living room furniture to make room for another couch. it has a more "grown-up" feel now, by virtue of the layout. i like it a lot.</li>
<li>i have the bare bones of my Christmas tree up. half of the pre-lit clear lights aren't working (which isn't a big deal since i cover my tree in about 8 strands of pink lights, so yah.)</li>
<li>i am doing my National Boards (NBCT) for teaching, and my brain is unable to contain the needed information. hence, my phone and planner are my substitute 'brain books.' if i lost either of them, i know i would have a nervous break down.</li>
<li>i have made about three trips to IKEA recently. had some returns, bought a floor lamp, more curtains, and other general house-things.</li>
<li>i have my ears pierced. i am buying myself cute earrings as i see them. no rush, though.</li>
<li>i have three major commitments/ concerts with my band next weekend--it's officially the Christmas season!</li>
<li>my apartment is slowly but surely getting decorated... more slowly than surely, i'd say though. my goal is to have it all done before my sister, brother, aunt, and grandma come to visit for Christmas. </li>
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the gray, the white, and the little bits of red make me smile. i love layers, so of course i have a funky flower there :D<br />
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hope you enjoyed, hope to be back more often than before. let me know what you've been up to!<br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoxo!Ginny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-67613271108587117192012-11-02T06:00:00.000-07:002012-11-02T21:05:08.068-07:00CPT: Tip Top Shape - Circles<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">hi there!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">it's me, the long lost blogger... ha! i'm here today for a quick share of the creation i whipped up for the Tip Top Shape challenge over at the <b><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">CPT blog</a></b>. you should seriously check it out... the inspiration photo (the white throw pillow) is so cool, don't you think?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">i got to use the Abigail image from Paper Sweeties, so excited to see people wanting to sponsor what <a href="http://andreascreativepapertrail.blogspot.com/">Andrea</a> and the DT (including me :D) are doing over at <b><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">CPT</a></b>! </span></span><br />
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hi there! hope your mid-week is going well!</div>
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today is pink day at school, so of course i'm decked out (literally head to toe) with my finest pink clothes and accessories. we're honoring Breast Cancer Awareness week (i have some relatives who've had breast cancer... not. fun.)</div>
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but, i thought i would share a fun card... this one is from my stash pre-move (seriously, it's going to be ages until i get it all unpacked and organized again. moving is HELL on my creativity... i WANT to make stuff, but it's just not available!)</div>
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this card features a Creative Paper Trade felt heart (with a flower), the shabby chic pink trim, and the blue and white fabric ribbon behind the pink trim, as well as a birdy note image tucked behind the doily.</div>
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i love working with everything Andrea has created... it's seriously amazing. we have some fun tutorials on the <strong><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">blog</a></strong>, and of course the amazing DT creations, so please be sure to head over there to check them out... </div>
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thanks for stopping by, xoxo!</div>
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for some reason, this project didn't get shared last week when it was posted to the CPT blog (oh wait, maybe it was because of <a href="http://ginnyloustudio.blogspot.com/2012/10/monday-manicure-beige-invasion-late.html">my internet connectivity issues</a>--grr! from last week).</div>
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anyways, i wanted to share this party favor gift bag (it actually has a gift already inside, i couldn't wait to package it up... just a little journal/ notebook). </div>
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but i love the inspiration that Andrea provided for us... be sure to check out <strong><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/2012/10/paper-nudge-favor.html">THIS POST</a></strong> to see what i'm talking about!</div>
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i loved pulling out some yummy orange and teal to go with the black and white polka dotted background.<br />
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that's it, i've really gotta run, but please make sure you check out the <a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/"><strong>CPT blog</strong> </a>for more inspiration and tutorials, there's a lot going on over there :D<br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoxo!Ginny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-65274217493154419052012-10-23T18:16:00.000-07:002012-10-23T18:16:25.829-07:00monday manicure: beige invasion (late)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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ugh, i hate not being ready to go, but i'm learning to cut myself some slack when it comes to things like my blog, or my apartment, or even work. you see, i'm kind of a perfectionist. i say kind of because i actually heard a new term recently that fits me a bit better... it's the adjective <em>satisficer, </em>and it means that i'm satisfied when i reach a good choice or sitaution, i'm not hung up on getting the BEST choice.</div>
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but it still means that i have to have reached a good choice or decision. i stumbled across this word in my reading of "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin. i've been glued to the book, mostly because almost all of it resonates with me in some way. i have also discovered that i am a normally happy person, but i should take care to cultivate it, and stay that way. by the way, i highly recommend this book to just about everyone--even though i won't follow all of the things Gretchen did, the book and ideas themselves have made me self-reflect in ways i've never done before. it's awesome.</div>
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so, here's the manicure that i should have posted yesterday. and the post that is eating at me for <strong>not</strong> having it posted on time (because gosh darnit, it's supposed to be a MONDAY manicure... ack!) :D but like i said, i'm working through stuff, and i'm NOT perfect.</div>
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this manicure really needed another coat (i only did one!), but for a one-coater, this isn't bad. it's an Orly polish, and i just love the suble sparkle of the tan/ seude color.</div>
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so yes, that's all for now. i have some other posts in the works that i'll hopefully get figured out shortly. sorry for all that rambling above, especially if you're just here for the pictures... :D</div>
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i'm so excited to share this card with you today, it's for the new <b><a href="http://prettypinkposh.com/">10 Minute Craft Dash Challenge #5</a></b>!<br />
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what fun colors, right? i'm loving the color palette here :D ...what do you think?<br />
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so, before i show my card, i have some news of the sad-ish variety--this is my last dash as a designer (at least for now)... i've been super busy, (and unfortunately, stressed) with a new job - 4 weeks new, a new apartment - less than a week, and then having all the normal things that are on my plate. so you won't be seeing sneak peeks over at the challenge posts, but you'll still see me linking up what i've made... it seems that i've become quite addicted to rushing around my craft room like a crazy lady! :D<br />
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so, here's my version of the challenge, we got to use some lovely embellishments from <a href="http://andreascreativepapertrail.blogspot.com/">Andrea</a> over at <b><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">Creative Paper Trade</a></b>... she's a genius with all things crafty, and she's been gracious enough to provide a prize to our 10 Minute Craft Dash winner! hooray!<br />
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happy monday, and welcome back to another monday manicure! it's a little later than i normally post, but it's still within my desired time frame, eh? :D</div>
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today's manicure comes from a desire to do something completely just 'cuz. i have some pretty colors in my nail stash, and i'd totally neglected a few of them... as in, never been opened (<i>GASP!) </i> i know, i know, i know! there's only so much time in the day! :D</div>
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hehe, anyway, this was super fun to paint (the pink is a creme and it goes on so smooth!) and the OPI glitter on my ring finger over the teal is <b>DIVINE.</b> seriously. it's from the ballet collection, and if you want to know the bottle name, i'll have to do some digging through my boxes and boxes of stuff... but i will :D just for you.</div>
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thanks for stopping by, xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-34057650853436362612012-10-11T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-11T06:00:06.650-07:00best wishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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it's thursday, but it's really my friday... we don't have school tomorrow, and i'm so thankful, because i'm moving! yay!</div>
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for the past 4+ months i've been staying at my parents house because i didn't have a job and didn't want to sign another year lease (or pay another $100 for month-to-month) at my old apartment. so, i moved back to a room in my parents house... not my idea of being independent, you know?</div>
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but now that i have a job, i went searching around my favorite city--and i found a steal of a place :D it's older, appliances are pretty dated (mostly the stove), and the kitchen carpet is a funky 70's flower/ mustard/ rust pattern. but it's perfect for me and i'm paying TONS TONS TONS less than my other place. and it's more than i was even looking for truthfully.</div>
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the first few days of school were great for me, but i wasn't quite into a routine yet, so one night when i <i>knew</i> i needed to go to bed, i did. but i couldn't sleep. so instead of squandering that time being awake without doing anything, i hopped up and went to my craft desk and put together this little card. just grabbed things off my desk, but as you can see, i've used some awesome CPT goodies (the fabric flag and the digital heart paper).<br />
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so that's about all i can stay for now--<b>best wishes</b> to you for your weekend and plans, it's really starting to feel like fall around here now!<br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-85084102159679810162012-10-09T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-09T06:00:17.890-07:00stars and flowers, 10 Minute Craft Dash style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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hi and happy Tuesday! it's been a good week so far... got all my laundry done and folded last night, re-painted my chipped nails, and went to band practice--we're playing Christmas music now because we're getting ready for a few concerts in December, loving the sleigh bells and the Christmas hymns i'm humming on the way out the door. don't get me wrong, i <i>love </i>fall, but i <b>LOVE </b>Christmas more :D</div>
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so anyway, i'm back with another card featuring the latest color inspiration for the <a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.com/2012/10/10-minute-craft-dash-4.html">10 Minute Craft Dash #4</a>... there's an awesome sponsor, so be sure to play along before the deadline... details <i><a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.com/2012/10/10-minute-craft-dash-4.html">here</a>.</i></div>
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used some Studio Calico paper (kraft color background), and mixed up the rest with washi tape, fabric ribbon, and some stars from Studio Calico and a few cute little brads. love this color combo-- so easy to use for just about any card!</div>
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time it took to create: 12:14 (eek!) the flowers with the fabric trim definitely ate up my time there... oh well :D still love the card... now to figure out where it's going!<br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-18486218306439623932012-10-08T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-08T06:00:07.866-07:00monday manicure: good & not so good konad stamping...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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last week marked my second week at school for the year (even though students have been there since the day after Labor Day). it was a great and super busy week. i put some finishing touches on my classrooms, went to band practice (we're gearing up for our Christmas concerts: SO excited!), and basically attended about three different meetings/ appointments besides that.</div>
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the first picture is of the manicure that i wore to my interviews when i got the job. so it was a pink base from China Glaze and then the black konad polish on top with a Cheeky super size plate. my nails are quite large, so it's a bit of a pain to get a design to transfer cleanly to my whole nail.</div>
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i used a red China Glaze base and a sparkly (think ruby shoes--Dorothy style) Finger Paints polish over it. then the konad special polish in black with the zebra print plate (konad as well). i also too the time to make my ring finger a bit more blingy... the little jewels were something of a pain to place perfectly, but i love the end result. lots of shine in the end with the Seche Vite top coat. </div>
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time for the <a href="http://prettypinkposh.com/">10 Minute Craft Dash Challenge #4</a>! super excited about this one, mostly because the colors include <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red</span></b></i>, and also because when i was creating cards with this color palette, i just couldn't stop! i actually made three cards--one of which you'll see today, and the others later on :D</div>
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i think i must be getting better at this challenge (hehehe) because this card only took me <b>7 minutes and 29 seconds.</b> that's a new record for me. i pulled out some 6x6 papers, had my twine and washi tape ready (don't think i've made a card or project without washi tape for a long long time), and started my timer! one thing that definitely helped in this challenge was having the chevron bag... i like putting those on my cards because it's perfect for slipping another little note in, or a gift certificate even!<br />
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so there you have it, hope you enjoyed! if you haven't been to <b><a href="http://prettypinkposh.com/">Paulina's</a> </b>blog yet, you need to check it out, she has all the details for how long the challenge runs, and also the spot to LINK UP your own project. so what are you waiting for? :D<br />
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i hope you've had a fabulous weekend! it's OCTOBER. i seriously can't believe it. this manicure is from the summertime (don't have enough mondays in the year to keep up with my changing nails... maybe i should make this feature more frequent? thoughts? keep it as is? let me know!) but i still really like the idea.</div>
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WITHOUT any stamping. no Konad plates used. just a brush and my polish. granted the brush was quite small compared to the brush the polish comes with... but hey! cut me some slack!</div>
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i used all the colors shown in the first three blocks, plus a black from OPI and a Sally Hensen "Going Grape" color which is really fun :D but then after i was done i thought, "what the heck" and added an Essie matte topcoat.<br />
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i think that if i did this manicure again maybe i wouldn't go so detailed (it's a lot to take in, right?) and i'd stick to a few colors, instead of five :D hehehe, well... live and learn, right?<br />
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tribal prints are super hot in fashion, and i found some inspiration from my "nails and face" <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/ginnyloustudio/nails-face/">Pinterest board</a></b> for this one. check them out! i'd love to hear what you think :D<br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-61978330304684631062012-09-30T12:00:00.000-07:002012-09-30T13:27:03.867-07:00Creative Paper Trade - Color My Week #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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i know i haven't done that post i promised about the <i>miracle </i>from the last few weeks... but i will! :D it's going to settle down around here pretty soon--i've been at school setting up my classrooms since i didn't have any time to do that <b>before </b>classes started, but after that's done, i foresee a bit of free time, and i'll be devoting that to creating and my blog!</div>
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so, anyway, onto the creations i made yesterday for the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">Creative Paper Trade</a></span></b>! this time we're focusing on some softer, girly colors, which i surprisingly loved (usually i go for the brightness!) you can participate in our challenges over there, so <i>please </i>check it out... there's an awesome prize up for grabs (including some of Andrea's handmade embellishments... i LOVE <b>LOVE </b><i style="font-weight: bold;">LOVE </i>them!)</div>
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so... here we go--first a little gift bag that i'm going to fill with either some chocolate or other edible goodies to give to the office manager at my school... she's been so helpful in getting me situated!</div>
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Andrea made the pink fabric trim, the cute little heart felt pin, and of course, the digital purple heart paper (one of my favorite digital items :D)</div>
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and since i know i have some birthdays coming up and some more thank you's to give, i made this card without a sentiment so i could use it whenever the need arose. lots of layers, some fun seam binding, a <i>glorious </i>felt flower from Andrea again, and then a bitty piece of digital goodness (a tag) tucked under the white flowers... again: hearts :D</div>
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this last one features lots of Andrea's goodies... she actually die cut the white banner and sent it along in the package of goodies, so <i>of course</i> i thought it would be perfect for this! a lovely "cherish" tag is the focal point, some polka dotted digital paper is nestled behind the purple, and then the felt heart/ flower combo... it's the best thing ever!</div>
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sorry i've been gone from blog-land for a while... i have a really good reason, i promise! :D</div>
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but first, some other reasons why i haven't been around:</div>
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but first, do you remember <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://ginnyloustudio.blogspot.com/2012/07/its-been-long-time.html">this</a></span></b>? it was a project i posted during my return to blogging (in the summer), and i did a little <a href="http://ginnyloustudio.blogspot.com/2012/07/its-been-long-time.html">summary</a> of my life this year.</div>
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these canvases have been great reminders to me through the tough times i've had... but i have to say, they have also proven true very recently (like this last four days) in my life... because...<br />
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and happy girls really are the prettiest! i start today--eek! i'm so excited, you have no idea. it's been a whirlwind couple of days getting everything ready/ done/ together. i will be posting the particulars of how it came about (let's just say BIG TIME <i>MIRACLE</i>!) in another post when i have a little more time.<br />
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:D so that's about all i can squeeze in now, but thanks for hanging in there with me--i've got some cool projects to share for <b><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">Creative Paper Trade</a></b>, and don't forget to enter your ideas for the <a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.com/2012/09/10-minute-craft-dash-3.html">3rd 10 Minute Craft Dash</a>... there's an awesome prize up for grabs! :D<br />
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have a fun monday, thanks for stopping by, xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-90904844890628357642012-09-21T00:30:00.000-07:002012-09-21T00:35:53.061-07:00CPT: Paper Nudge (the alphabet)hey there!<br />
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back with a post for <a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">Creative Paper Trade</a> (i'm <i>loving</i> being on this design team!) that focuses on the alphabet. our inspiration came from the picture below, check it out!<br />
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basically, i used Andrea's colored <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">checks and dots digital paper</span>, and some of her felt embellishments (seriously, they're the best ever!) to put this card set together in a snap.<br />
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you definitely should check out the other creations--you can see Cherry's, Jessica's and Andrea's on the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/">CPT blog</a>, and you can see the other awesome projects here:</span><br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-67031957553547199762012-09-19T06:00:00.000-07:002012-09-19T06:00:08.101-07:0010 Minute Craft Dash #3hi there!<br />
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<a href="http://prettypinkposh.com/">Paulina</a> and i are super pumped because the <i><b>third</b></i> challenge for the <a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.com/">10 Minute Craft Dash</a> is here! check out the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b>colors</b></span> on this one... so fun and happy :D<br />
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in our <a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.com/2012/08/10-minute-craft-dash-1-highlights.html">first challenge</a>, all you had to do to participate was create a project in 10 minutes or less, post the time on your blog/ photo space of choice, and link up to our page. <b>well</b>... if you missed our <a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.com/2012/09/10-minute-craft-dash-2.html">second challenge</a> (which was TONS of fun!), we've introduced a new element. colors! you're more than welcome to use neutrals along with the above colors, but we would <i>LOVE</i> to see what you can create within 10 minutes using the picks above as your guide!<br />
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now, i must confess, i was <i>so</i> excited when i saw our sponsor, <b><a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/">Lawn Fawn</a></b> (eek!), and even more excited when <a href="http://lawnfawn.blogspot.com/">Kelly</a> sent us some goodies to play with for this challenge. couldn't help but snag the "Sunny Skies" stamp set and the 6x6 "Bright Side" paper pack. awesome stuff i tell you!<br />
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and if that wasn't enough, <b><a href="http://lawnfawn.com/">Lawn Fawn</a></b> is also sponsoring our giveaway! <br />
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you're not going to want to miss this... whoever our winner is will be one lucky duck! (oh: and if you missed the <b><a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.com/2012/09/10-minute-craft-dash-2-highlights.html">WINNERS POST</a> </b>for challenge #2, then make sure you follow the link and head over there to see who Paulina and i picked for winner and favorites!)<br />
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okay, so you already know the details/ guidelines... i'm here to show you what i created in (get this!) <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">NINE MINUTES and 18 SECONDS!</span></b> **i think this is my fastest card yet, but i'm not sure how, i kept thinking "why hasn't the alarm gone off yet?" hahaha**<br />
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i want to apologize if you've been looking for my creations that Andrea sent you here for from the <b><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/2012/09/color-my-week-1-pretty-chic.html">Saturday post</a></b>... i'm so tardy in posting these, but better to share them now, than never, eh?<br />
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these were so fun to make... i honestly could have created cards along these same lines for hours--how can you not love the colors and the papers and the patterns? *swoon* andddd... if you don't think you can live without these awesome products (let's face it, you're not strong enough to resist anyway--hehe!) then you <i>need </i>to check out Andrea's store <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativepapertrail">HERE</a></b> to do a little retail therapy to soothe the soul.<br />
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that's it for tonight... i'm so glad you came by--let me know what you think :D do we almost have you drooling? :) hehe!<br />
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as always: thanks for stopping by, xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-12215688884435121352012-09-17T06:00:00.000-07:002012-09-17T06:00:05.877-07:00monday manicure: the accent nail(s) debate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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as you can maybe see from my title, i'm broaching the subject of the accent nail. like, paint all your nails on your hands the same except for one. or two, or however many.</div>
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sometimes you'll see me sporting more than one accent nail, sometimes not. this manicure, i've got two, and since you can't see my thumb in this one, i'll just say that it's blue like the pinky and ring fingers.</div>
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i know some people who hate accent nails. think they're stupid/ weird/ whatever.</div>
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and honestly, with this manicure, i LOVE the two accent nails. i know you might not, but i thought it was a super fun (and easy) way to incorporate more of what i love into one manicure. so, i'm SOLD.<br />
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pretty sure i'll be rocking the occasional accent nail til kingdom come, so be prepared! :D<br />
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thanks for stopping by, i'd love to hear what you think about accent nails and know what you're up to this lovely monday! xoxoGinny Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014217433804430611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251564644953136102.post-90541709833829650432012-09-12T11:30:00.000-07:002012-09-12T11:57:09.227-07:00get to know... ME!hi there!<br />
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popping in with a quick post about a fun introduction about <i>yours truly</i> on the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://thecreativepapertrade.blogspot.com/2012/09/accessorizing-with-ginny.html">CREATIVE PAPER TRADE</a></span></b> blog (which I'm designing for now--eeek! so fun!).<br />
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you'll have a chance to win some prizes if you comment on the blog posts, so i thought i'd send you over there to *hopefully* become a winner! (and learn a bit more about moi!) :D<br />
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