good stuff.
So, over the last couple weeks I was supposed to get tons of stuff done. I did get tons of stuff done, just not exactly what I had planned on doing. So it goes. So it goes.
Tomorrow morning I head to Kansas City for the last "regular" CKU of 2005. My last event teaching my ABC's of Color class. Next year I will have a new class with a new focus. Concepting and project development are on my list of things to do here soon.
I did get to organize my studio again - like I said, great for procrastination. Loving these new baskets I ordered from Target - found them in the clearance section. I had been feeling like having things put away in drawers made it difficult for me to remember what I have to play with. Happy with this set up so far. In this photo there is also a glimpse of my new paper tray shelf. Ordered it from Display Dynamics...inspired by Donna & Tara. Having the ability to see the paper better...and going through all of it...reminded me of what I have, what I need, and I was totally getting inspired as I went through each piece of paper.
I am also loving this new font from Quickutz. Great clean lines. Classic font. I have never had a die-cutting system before - it is cool. Something very satisfying about putting the foam on the back of each letter.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Hi Ali! happy Tuesday to you. I can't wait to see what you do with the Studio font. I've had my eye on it since it came out. Have a great, safe trip.
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Gotta love the Studio!! I've pretty much used it on every page of a project that I am creating. Can't get enough of it!
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Ah..the QuicKutz. Love it!
Your studio looks so nice and fresh...and the paper rack..AWESOME!
When you get back you will have a neatly organized play area...ready for inspiration.
Have a great trip :)
Rhoda
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I just got the "Studio" die set tonight too! I haven't started putting it together yet, but from doing many other sets, I agree about the satisfaction it gives.
Can't wait to see what you do with it!
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So nice & organized. Don't you love that? :)
I've had the QK 'Studio' for a little over a month and love it! I've used it alot with the brushed silver paper from Provo Craft- looks like metal, but cheaper than metal. So fun.
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Ali-
I'm headed to CKU tomorrow too! I can't wait. I'll see you in your 2:30 class on Friday!!!
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Hey, Ali!
Always enjoy reading your blog and seeing your work on 2Peas and in various publications. I'm excited to meet you in KC - my friend & I will be in your class Saturday afternoon. Safe travels to you, and thanks for coming! Enjoy your visit.
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Ali, I definitely agree with you on putting foam on the back of your dies and the satisfaction it brings you! At first I thought "I am supposed to do what? How is this going to work?" Now I get it. Thanks for blogging. I get a ton of inspiration from you. My little brother (26) has autism. He was diagnosed when he was 12. Research has come so far in 14 years. I also grew up near Seattle. I moved to the Southwest almost 10 years ago. I really miss the Pacific Northwest. Anyways, I am rambling, but thanks for your inspiration.
Kendra
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dammage!(mormon swear word) I hate it when you go to a CKU and I sit home!! Stupid MM! JK! Will I see you in Stamford? Will you have an assistant? (DD) Let's get Christy and do dinner...YES?
kiss kiss
m
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I must be the last person on earth to not use QK's. The basket idea looks good, I hope it works for you.
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Watch out! Quickutz is pure crack! I'm excited to hear you have a new class for CKU next year, I'm hoping to go again.
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hey ail! your studio looks fab! I love the little baskets!!!
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Ohh I like the basket system too Ali. I too, have a dresser and always forget what is in there too. You are heding to KC? I swear I want to get in my car this weekend and drive there just to see you? Ohh I wish I was able to go...have a great creative time!
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I am such a basket person too. They look great! Have fun at CKU!!
:)
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Ali,
those first two lines made me laugh, thats so where Im at. I so understand. I have lists of things I need to achieve before I head over to the USA, and just as I get something off, I add something else or get waylaid...so its goes, so it goes!!
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I was wondering how you remembered everything when it was in drawers! I have to have it all visible to remind me that it's there. love the baskets!
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The baskets look wonderful!
Organizing and inventorying (sp?) is the greatest!
Have fun in Kansas City.
love jess
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LOVE those baskets and the look of them all on the shelves! DROOL!!!
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Cool baskets! I have to have everything where I can see it, but I hate clutter. It's a problem. :) Have a great trip!
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I just rearranged my scrap space too...great for finding things you forgot you had:)
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Very cool to see different organizational systems. Thanks for sharing.
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looks awesome Ali! I need you to organize for me when you come visit. haha. I've been scrapping in my new room for only a week and it's already a disaster :p
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aLi! the baskets are wonderful!!! i just recently realized how much better it is to have things "out in the open" ready for visual contact and immediate inspiration rather than stuffed in a drawer "out of sight out of mind"
love your space!!
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baskets are my favorite way of organizing. And like you I find that I can just look and see what is in it. Great organizing. Just in the process of setting my new space up in my house!
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i agree, the quickutz fonts look good!
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