Switching My Blog to WordPress.

Hello! I am deciding to part with BlogSpot and I am going to go with a more professional blogging program. Wordpress is a really great program if you are more serious with blogging! I will be posting a link on here to my new blog on here very soon, so stay tuned for that. After that I will close this blog. Thank you for being patient with me as I start something new!

Happy Fri-Yay!

Claudia

Top Five Bloggers I love!

 It has been way to long since I have written something! EEK! But I am here today to talk about my top five favorite bloggers. These bloggers keep me inspired and give those creative juices to try new recipes, DIY projects, scrapbooking, and interior decorating! These are based off of what I love to create and do.

Lets start with number 5!

In a Creative Bubble.

From her amazing photos to her scrapbook layouts, she absolutely one of my favorite scrap booker's and product designer! Her pictures never cease to bore me and her travel albums make me want to travel even more!

Number 4.

The Pioneer Woman.

For me when I go on here I always go straight to her cooking section! I have a passion for cooking and her recipes are amazing! She is such an authentic writer with her witty comments! Her other sections on her website are pretty cool too. You could spend quite some time on here. :)

Number 3.

Kelly Purkey.

Kelly is one of those travel scrap booker's. It seems like she always goes somewhere and posts pictures on her instagram of amazing food and coffee! Her shop is also one of my favorites! She posts anything from project life to fashion! Which what I love about her blog. And her layouts are amazing and yet so simple! Wanting to travel somewhere? She's got some amazing tips for traveling too!

Number 2.

Dear Lizzy.

Her blog is the cutest lifestyle/DIY blog I have ever seen! And her kiddos are adorable! I love her colorful posts and DIY projects. Her scrapbook layouts are amazing. And her craft line with American crafts is one of my faves :)

 Number 1. (drumroll please!!)

A Beautiful Mess.

It's no secret that this is my fave because it has everything I love all in one blog! From food, blogging, DIY, Décor, and scrapbooking this blog never ceases to inspire me. I love trying new recipes and getting ideas for decorating my room and workspace! This is always my go-to blog inspiration and blogging tips!

I hope this gets you to want to check these blogs out and find inspiration from them as I have!

Happy Thursday!
Xo Claudia

Travel Bug.

If you love traveling to new places and love doing things that are not part of your day to day routine, then, like me, you may have a passion for traveling! Or another for this is, Wanderlust. And if you don't get to travel very often (That's me!) then you have a serious case of the travel bug. I know I do! I have ben itching to go somewhere new and eat new things and take pictures of it all. I miss it. I haven't traveled in a very long time. Doing things out of your ordinary routine is healthy and it keep you inspired. For me it does. It keeps me motivated and inspired to do and try new things! I am so excited because I am going to New York City this weekend! This was a very delayed birthday present, but now I am finally going. I can't to explore and eat in the city. I purchased Kelly Purkey's Destination Documented workshop for New York City. This was super helpful for tips around the city and awesome ways to scrapbook all of the pictures I take! I totally recommend this if your a scrap booker, definitely worth the price.

I love all this inspiring quotes on Pinterest! Check out my wanderlust board here. I hope your planning fun travel plans and don't forget to document all of those memories!

 

 

 

Happy Tuesday!

 

Xo Claudia

 

Peonies Foreverrr.

 I have to say it. I am obsessed with flowers! I guess I got this whole flower-craze from my mom. She is amazing when it comes to flower arrangements. She even did her own flowers for her wedding! I have my favorites like white roses, red roses, baby's breath, Tulips, and Peonies! Yes, I absolutely love Peonies! They come in so many colors and they smell amazing. I am looking at one that I got from a flower shop on Friday as I am writing this. But pretty things do come at a an expensive price. Talk about the price for just one Peonies at Apotheca! This place is probably one of most favorite places to go. It's got a coffee shop, amazing tea with pretty packaging, and a flower shop! What's not to love about that? 

I snapped some pictures of some of the flowers she had and of the one I bought yesterday! Flowers make me happy and they are beautiful to look at. It's interesting how God created so many different kinds! What are some of your favorite flowers? 

Peonies Foreverrr...

Happy Weekend!

Xo Claudia 

Studio Calico's Galileo Reveal Day.

Hello! I am here today to share the kits for June's Studio Calico's kit, Galileo. I love this month's color scheme! It screams summer, and I know I am ready for warm weather and great times with friends. Also traveling this summer to a couple of places which I am excited about! So here are the pictures of some of the main kits and add-ons for this coming month.

Here are the Scrapbook and Project Life main kits! I have to say I think I prefer the Project Life kit over the scrapbooking one!

Here above are the Scrapbook add-ons! Just look at all those colors. Swooning over them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Here are the Project Life add-ons! In love with these kits! Studio Calico does an awesome job of selecting patterned papers and embellishment each month to go with the themes. This is why I love Studio Calico. Click here or below to check out all of June's kits and all the extra goodies they have to offer!

Happy Wednesday!
Xo Claudia

Happy Birthday Hannah.

About two weeks ago I went to my best friends "sweet sixteen"! But this party was anything from your average sweet sixteen. It was Mexican themed! From the sombreros to the food it was so much fun.

Also we contra danced for the first time! That was fun. I like folk dancing and definitely have to do that again! 

It was a fun day! So many birthdays this past month (mine included). 

Oh! I almost forgot, Happy National Scrapbooking Day! I hope that you are finding time to finish projects and get creative. Try new things and have fun with it! 

Happy Saturday, 

Claudia

Jasmine Jone's Love Your Lettering.

 

 

I am super excited for this class! If any of you like script and lettering then I suggest you head on over to Studio Calico and sign up for this class. I can't wait to take it and improve my lettering. Studio Calico also offers a bunch of different classes and adds new ones each month. So click here to see all the classes they have to offer!

Happy Weekend!

Claudia~

Life Lately.

Well, hello there! I have super busy lately with school and work. So I'm just here to talk about what's been going lately! 

We finally had some nice weather after all of this time! So I took advantage of it and went walking with my dog. I finally enjoyed the fresh air without having to worry about my face freezing. 

 

Then last week I went up to Maine to attend a music clinic! It was so much to see friends and sing my heart heart out. Because I am such a great singer. Not. 

On the way up to Maine it involved a stop at Apotheca! Got myself the best latte I have ever had! Do you see how I said best? Yes. It was the best I have ever tried! 

And then on Sunday when it all ended we hit the outlets and went to Frostys! They have the best donuts. The donuts are super yummy! 

To end things I am on break and I decided that my room needed a fresh look with white walls! I guess you can say I have a bit of spring fever! But man all the work I'm putting into is a lot, but it's fun. I hope you enjoyed this post and I will possibly do some more of these in the future! 

Happy Wednesday! 

Claudia 

Studio Calico's March Kit: Odyssey

Hello! Today I am here to share Studio Calico's newest kit, Odyssey! This is by far one of my favorite kits. The colors, the adventurous theme, love it! All of the kits and add-on are available for subscribers and non-subscribers. Here are some of the kits and add-ons below:

Here below is this months Project Life kit! Really loving the Gold, blue, and yellow this month.

Here are a few of the add-on kits;



 

 

 

So how about these kits? If you are interested in any of these amazing products click here! Or click on the banner below! Also don't forget to check out all the other amazing products Studio Calico has to offer!

Happy Tuesday!
Claudia~

Choose Kindness.

I know I have been MIA (missing in action)! But I came across this quote on Pinterest and it was this: 

I love this quote. It's so simple but yet it says so much I strive to be kind and to laugh often! Laughter is like a medicine that we all need! So lets choose kindness and not hatred. And laugh as much as you can! 

Happy Sunday! 

Claudia~

Travel Tuesday: Madrid.

Hello! I am here sharing my first Travel Tuesday post! Today I'm sharing some pictures from when I went to Madrid this past August. We were in Portugal visiting family and we were supposed to go to Paris, but my step mom decided that we should go to Madrid. And so we went. We were about half way through our trip and you can imagine I was getting a little homesick! I can't be away no longer than 3 weeks! Also to add to the misery I was the only teenager! Besides that I enjoyed visiting this city as much I prefer the country, it was fun exploring a whole new culture. We tried every popular dish in Spain and walked almost everywhere! We were there for 3 days and we missed our first flight! That's what we get for having very talkative Portuguese family members! Also we got lost looking for our hotel, but all was good after we found it and started exploring. So I hope you enjoy these photos and I highly recommend putting this city on your list of places to see!

Thanks for taking a look at my photos! I will be making a mini album soon and will post pictures of it when I'm finished.

Happy Tuesday! 

Claudia~ 

Studio Calico's Valentine Printable.

This past weekend has been so busy! I went to an Art Clinic on Thursday and took a floral class which included altering bottles, making tablescapes, and of course flower arrangements. It's so much fun learning and getting better at creating. Today I am here sharing Studio Calico's free valentine printable! Download this freebie here.

Studio Calico is also choosing two lucky winners to win the #bemyvalentineSC giveaway! Won't you be their Valentine? More details on their blog.


Happy Monday!

Claudia~

Studio Calico Cirque.

   So as you know by now I am a subscriber to Studio Calico. I love their monthly kits and how each time there is always something new! It's Happy Mail right at your door monthly. This month's kit is called Cirque! I love the hints of pink and gold. The embellishments in this kit are to die for! This months kits are featuring embellishments from Hello Forever Paper Co and Dear Lizzy.  I can't wait to get my kit in the mail!

 

This is one of the add-on kits High Wire. 

 

This is another add-on, Roman Ladder! I love this one! I am in love with all the Gold! These are just some of the few amazing kits and add-ons for this months kit! So head on over to Studio Calico and check out there latest kits here. Or click down below!

 

 

Happy Thursday!

Claudia ~

 

 

Workspace Friday.

   I know, I know! It's been quite a few days but I have been super busy with school and work! I meant for this to go up on Wednesday but that's ok! So today I'm showing you guys some of my somewhat decent script. I am just a beginner! And there are tons of inspiration on Pinterest. Click here to see my script board! Anyways I came across a few and decided to sit down and try a few. And for a beginner I did ok! Here is some of my work:

I will hopefully plan to post something on Sunday! Thanks for taking a peak into my workspace. Comment below with a link to yours!


Happy Weekend,
Claudia~

Studio Calico Handbooks.

  I'm here today to share you these beautiful new handbooks from Studio Calico. I mean you can't help but feel excited for all those mini albums you plan on making this year! This white leather album is to die for! These are the 9x12 albums and they also have new 6x8 albums.

Or how about this Gold one? I mean you can never have enough gold in you scrapbooking! It's just a no brainer. Really!

 

I can't wait to get a hold of one of these albums! All of these albums are available to preorder now on Studio Calico! Just click here. 

 

Happy Thursday,

Claudia~