Today

Today was one of those magical New York City days when the weather is just right - clean and crisp and oh so pleasant.  The City was humming and I was in high spirits.  Maybe because I did some crafty shopping?

I bought the new issue of Cloth Paper Scissors and 2 books:

I'm in an art journal kind of mood these days.  I find myself wanting to try new things and bust out of my comfortable box.  I feel like things are creatively changing for me.  It's internal right now, but I hope to see some external manifestations soon.  I also stopped by Lee's Art Shop and picked up some fun stuff...fabric paint, brushes, some little wooden frames for a project I have in mind, and an awesome little journal that I want to carry with me.  I couldn't find a link on the Lee's website, but here's the journal on another site.

(Random interruption: I clicked through a link on another site and discovered that you can make all sorts of custom slide shows for your blog through Slide.com.  Very cool and very easy!)

Today was also a lovely day because I got to have lunch with Kim and Mere from Portrait Bug.  We talked about the store opening (soon, soon, I promise - construction in NYC is such a nightmare!) and classes and crops and other fun stuff.  Ooo la la, I'm so excited by all of it.  The fabulous (and super unique) classes will be up for sale soon, along with a lot more information about PB's "Snap n' Scrap" philosophy.  Also, I'll be doing seven days of Portrait Bug projects starting later this week!  So, don't miss all the fun!

Finally, I just got my September stamps from Scrapbook Takeout and wowza, they're pretty fabulous if I don't say so myself.  I mean, I know that I designed them, but they just turned out really great.  I'm very happy.  They're acrylic this month and included in "The Works" kit. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Comments

[Nat]

oh you will love love love the Collage Unleashed book!!!!

[Gina]

I've been in an art journaling mood lately too. Thats a cute little book. Love your new stamps in the ST kit.

[sue brown]

I've been slowly changing direction over the last 6 months or so and I think I might really need that Collage Unleashed book, it's on a couple of wish lists I have, now to go and add the other one.

[Jen]

Those look like fun books! Enjoy! I have yet to start an art journal...one of these days.
Have a great Wednesday!

[sandra collins]

those books look great - hiope you have fun stepping out of the box

[Sue]

How exciting to have the Portrait Bug opening soon in NYC! The books looks so fun and exciting. I gotta go look at the Collage Unleashed book. Thanks for sharing!

[Lily]

I am going to have to check those books out. glad you had such a wonderful day

[magpiefound]

omg omg omg i cannot wait to see the store!!!!

[Nancy Jones]

OHHH I have been wanting collage unleashed!! TEll me how good it is after you inhale every page hehe