21 Things I Did While I Was 20

Today's my 21st birthday! It seems like it should be such a milestone birthday, but I don't really feel like it's THAT much more special. I don't drink, so it's not like I'm gonna go party it up tonight. 

It's kinda weird thinking that I am 21. That seems like a legit age to, like, know what you're doing with your life. Which I don't. I will graduate college this upcoming May and I'm wondering what I'm going to do after that. Move somewhere else? Stay home and just find a job around here? I have no earthly idea. But I know that God knows his plan for my life and I'm happy in resting in Him. :)

So I was inspired by Amy Tangerine to list out 21 things I did while I was 20. I have had a BLAST this year. It's been, like, the best year EVER. So it should be quite easy and fun to list out some fun things I have done in my 20th year. 

1. Visited the gulf 3 times (where this photo was taken). 2. Got my passport. 3. Went to Europe for the first (and definitely not the last) time!! 4.Visited Oregon for the first time. 5. Decided that I'm ok being single. 6. Also decided that I would LOVE to move out and live on my own.  7. Ate waaaaaay too much Chick-fil-A. 8. Got my own scrapbook space again! 9. Bought my first pair of Vans! 10. Did some freelance graphic design 11. Designed my first t-shirt! 12. Spent way too much time on Instagram. 13. Sent random happy mail to my friends. 14. Found out I'm going to be an aunt verrrry soon! 15. Bought a ton of baby boy clothes for my soon-to-be nephew. 16. Went back to my first job I ever had. 17. Did a lot of crafts with 3-year-olds (so fun!!) during the summer. 18. I also left that job and got a new job. 19. Started sharing more of my crafty work on Studio Calico. 20. Resubscribed to Studio Calico-- this time the PL kit! 21. Decided to live by the motto "yolo"-- You Only Live Once. ;) It's a funny phrase, but sometimes I'm just like, "Go for it!" 

Hello Fall

Oh, how I love fall. The weather is acting crazy here and it hasn't decided to stay cool yet (it's like mid 80's as I type this). I love the crisp feel in the air. I love driving down the road and feeling like you're in a parade because of all the leaves fluttering around you. I love my birthday (Sunday!). I love scarves. I love chai tea. Basically I just love everything fall-ish. 

So here is a cute fall card I made for the World Card Making Day challenges. A little bit of fall colors mixed with leaves is a-okay in my book. ;)

Hope you're having a wonderful Thursday! :)

Happy Beeday

This past Saturday was World Card Making Day and I actually got to participate and make a few cards that day! I also completed some challenges later, so I now have a lot of new cards to share. 

This first card was for a Studio Calico message boards challenge. The challenge was to use a stamp that you haven't used before, whether that be a new stamp or an old stamp. I chose to use an old stamp set from My Mind's Eye that my friend Katie gave me. I have used the medallion stamp before, but never the bee or the honeycomb. How cute did this card turn out?! I really think I need to use that honeycomb stamp more. 

How do you like my new cork board background for my card photography? I thought it was a nice texture, and you actually can get pretty even lighting if you take the photos outside (like I always do when taking project photography). 

Anyway, have a happy hump day! Can't wait to share more cards with you! :)

Fall Shaker Card

Fall is on its way! I decided to make a fall card for one of my mambi DT projects this month, and it turned out so cute in my opinion. ;)

I love my Fuse tool. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I used it to make a clear pocket card. Floating leaves and sequins? Uh, YEAH!

I think it looks so pretty with the note written inside. :)

Read more about the creation of this card HERE on the me & my BIG ideas blog.

21

I made a birthday card for my friend, Mecia, who turned 21 this past weekend. She is actually coming out here and we are heading to the beach on Thursday-- I'm SO excited!!! 

For this card I used various patterns from 4x6 paper pads from Studio Calico. I just love patterned paper. And that YAY! sticker is from me & my BIG ideas that I just recently found in my stash. 

mambi Design Team 2015-2016 !!!

I am happy to announce that I am continuing on with me & my BIG ideas for another year! Yay!! I love this company so much, and I am SO happy to be able to tell people that I'm a part of their awesome company. Seriously. I have never working for a scrapbook company more… :)

Here's the new team for 2015-2016. A few of us stayed on from last year, and we have a LOT of newcomers! 

Find the full announcement HERE on the mambi blog and be sure to check out all the other ladies I'll be working with! I'm looking forward to another FABulous year!

Scrapbooking + Planner {mambi}

I love my planner. I use it SO much during college time. Here is my spread from last week that I shared on the me & my BIG ideas blog HERE.