Ever hear that song by Veggie Tales in Madame Blueberry??? Alexa LOVES Veggie Tales-always has.
When I saw my title made me think of that song! LOL! I LOVE it. Its called Im SO Blue. About a blueberry who has everything but always wants MORE! Im sure at times we can all relate to that!
Anyone know how to link songs to click “play” here? Its really a cute song.
So Im in a blue mood these days-
Seems to be a color I pull out alot as of late. Maybe cause its soothing? I need soothing.
I dont know! But what I do know is these are a few ideas all with soothing schemes of blue.
I hope you get inspired somehow! Im not in a chatty mood-tired and stressed. “I” want to stamp but my body say’s “NO! Not today” I dont want to agree, but if the mojo needs to rest, then you gotta let it.
I feel like I have ALOT on my plate. I get SLAMMED this time of year with TO DO’s that I put alot of pressure on my self to be Miss Martha Stewart for! WHY? I dont know. Maybe cause my mom always did? Its an inherited thing like her OCD, and cleaning obsessions.
Amber’s birthday was August-Alexas was end of September, Jason’s 30th was 2 days after in which I trying to pull his plans together for. We are doing a last minute (hopeful) gathering THIS weekend.
Noahs b-day is Nov 13th, and lets not forget Halloween projects, and Christmas. AND a baby shower for a close friend-which I have a cool idea for-just need to implement it!
I cant even think that far ahead-I need to go ONE day at a time. I am stoked I got Noahs birthday invites done! Now I need to just get them out. His party is planned and taken care of. Will post that on Friday!
Got the kids Christmas photos done and am so stressed about our family card! Im leaning towards no stamping but think of the HORROR!!! See theres that self pressure.
UGH!! OK who really came hear to see that? I dont know, but I feel better already!
So for now-I promised to share a super cool idea-new to me 😀
I have to say I LOVE this bag! It is the tin tie bag from Paper Trey Ink. I always chop off the tie part! LOL!
1)I ran some cardstock through my Xyron machine (adhesive).
2) I then punched the 2 flower shapes with my Martha Stewart flower punch.
3) Removed my backing, and put into my Fun Flock.
4) Brayer-ed over it to smoosh it in permanently.
CHEAP Velvet Flowers in any size punch you own! That can be shaped to pull forward or whatever.
Now for the stems I used this super cool tape (from Scor-Pal) directly on the bag-then added my flock.
You know I LOVE my butterflies, and so I had to add this one from Card Greetings II.
NOTE: BTW Little Monsters set is on SALE! Till Halloween 😀
Here is a quick card I did for the sale-click for larger view. Its pretty cute. Details HERE
Here is a sample I made with the MFT set Meet me at the Cafe. Sentiment was Fancy Flexible Phrases by SU!
I kept thinking about those windows you go by, and there is a wedding display with cakes, and gifts, and wines. Like a boutique. So I set me window scene. Not too overdone-simple.
I had gotten this pale baby blue toile type of printed paper at a LSS (more scrap), and found it to be perfect!
It has a hint of shimmer, so I used shimmery white cardstock.
I kept thinking blues for something old, something new……….you get the idea. A nice bridal shower card I think.
Then onto a bag of treasures
This was a quick idea-cutting down a lunch bag.
I used Ooh La La by Lizzie Anne Designs for the Eiffle Tower. I loved the whimsical style it has. Its stamp[ed on shimmer white-punched with SU! Scallop circle-which is so pretty!
This is clean and simple. Great for a need to whip a gift package together in 3 minutes! LITERALLY!! LOL!
The layer of patterned paper is actually a card (from Target $1 spot!!) cut in half-so its like a small card mounted to the front of the bag, so you can put your message right there. I get my white lunch bags from Walmart! Wicked cheap too.
I could have dressed it up, but was playing with the idea. I liked it simple.
OK Im off. Tomorrow Ill be posting a card using Alexa‘s set!
13 Responses for "I’m So blue…………….."
Lauren, these projects are fantastic! I love those colours! I find I get myself in a rut using the same colours too. I don’t know why, I’m just drawn to them for some reason. When I try to change that, my cards end up in the crap pile…rofl….so stick with what feels right to you at the time! I LOVE seeing whatever you create!
That bag you did is an awesome idea! I will have to remember that for a quickie bag! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Lauren…I think we all suffer from “Super Mom” syndrome. We really want to do all of these incredible things for our family and friends but really there are times we really have to say “no”. I have 5 kids (20, 17, 15, 10, 8) and I finally realized that sometimes I’m serving them better to say no to some of the things in life that are good but they’re still negotiable as to whether I actually SHOULD do them and instead stick to the non-negotiables that I have to do. What ends up happening if you end up actually giving them more of yourself when you’ve eliminated some of those “extras”. You also have SO much on your plate that is non-negotiable that in order to maintain any sanity or energy you’ve got to put a stake in the ground and turn down some of these things. I know it’s incredibly hard to do so but in the end you’ll know it was the right thing to do.
I’m thinking and praying about you.
Corinne
Lauren – Incredible stuff today! I love every single thing…not that I usually don’t 😉
You are a terrific Mom, and friend, and do SO much, much more than a lot of people I know (myself included) but agree that as women in general, we put a ton of pressure on ourselves to make everything perfect always. You’ll wind up getting everything done, and it will all be fabulous…that’s the way it always happens…oh, and you’ll be exhausted too 😉 but, it’s the nature of the beast I guess…
If it doesn’t get done, it wasn’t meant to be my dear! Hugs to you, chat soon!!
Well blue being my favorite color I am a little partial to your latest work!…. (This bridal card is just stunning!!)
I do visit quite a few scrap blogs and yours is the 1st one I visit, almost every day.
I think cards are really a matter of personal preference and yours are the ones that “talk” to me the most.
Every time I see your work I think to myself “waow, she really has a gift”, you have an eye for color combination and thinking of the last little detail… Those are really little works of art! 🙂
I’m glad you have this in your life to take your mind off things, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing it all with us! You’ve made my day quite a few times! ♥
Beautiful cards and projects Lauren. I hope you feel relaxed soon. I do the same thing as you. I take on so much and have to go over and beyond what anyone else does. I just need to learn to say no and to chill out!
Have a better day!!
These are great cards Lauren! Try to relax, maybe (yes I know usually very hard) find a day or a few hours for just you. This time of the year it does get crazy I agree. Hang in there.
I love your cards Lauren, especially the cafe one. I swear you are the worst enabler with this set, every project you make with it is so great!
Your schedule sounds the same as mine; Halloween party, Thanksgiving, youngest daughters birthday party, my birthday, Christmas, oldest daughters birthday party. And then 14 yes you saw that right, 14 birthdays in March!!!! Im ultra busy from October through May…….
Lovely!
All of your projects are beautiful! I love the blues…so keep it coming. 😉
Oh…and we are big VeggieTales fans! The kids always want me to sing “I Love My Lips”, because they love that I can do the speedy tongue twister. What we won’t do for laughs. 😉
Well, considering how much I love blues, keep being in a blue mode…ok? 🙂 I have got to try those velvet flowers stuff/flocking for myself. My kiddos grew up with Veggie Tales and Barney. I love the Veggie Tales better.
After reading what you wrote………………..you certainly are very busy. You do have a lot on your plate and yet you are able to make all of these wonderful items using the color blue. 🙂 Every thing that you made is very pretty Lauren. I hope that things slow down for you soon.
Mary
wow, these are gorgeous. you are quite the little energizer bunny. the world will NOT end if Martha doesn’t show up for Thanksgiving! Really. you have sooo much on your plate and still manage to create lovely gems.
Lauren, blue is my favorite color, so I just love these projects. The bridal card is my favorite; what a beautiful accent pin! Sorry you are feeling overwhelmed. I hope you can let some of it go and enjoy the process of whatever you want to achieve/spend your time. Thanks for sharing your amazing creativity!
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