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Violeta's Show Time Layout

Hello! This is Violeta Scrap and today I want to show you a new layout that I have made with the Amy Tangerine’s collection Stay Sweet.

To make this project I have used the pictures of two puppy I have printed in 3x4 inches.

For the base of this project, I have used a patterned paper with details from the collection Stay Sweet and over it I have glued a white cardstock paper of 11.5x11.5 inches. 

Next, I have glued the pictures on the white paper and I have placed some details.  

The patterns of the Stay Sweet collection by Amy Tangerine are wonderful. I have used, among others, one with hedgehog patterns. It is one of my favorites.

To give more color to the layout, I have added some blue watercolor using the new watercolors from Amy Tangerine that are fantastic. It is one of my favorite elements from the new collection Stay Sweet. I really recommend them.

If you have any questions, you can leave them in the comments sections.

See you soon! Tons of love.

Violeta Scrap

Supplies: Stay Sweet - 12x12 Double Sided Paper -  Prickly hug (351190), On a Whim - 12x12 Double Sided Paper -  In good company (378730), Stay Sweet - Sticker Book (351208), Stay Sweet - Enamel Stickers (351212) Stay Sweet - Watercolor Set (351199)

Thanks so much for sharing this layout with us, Violeta! Other Design Team member posts can be found here. Shop STAY SWEET now! Check your local retailer and online at Simon Says Stamp and Scrapbook.com
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Beginning Your Inner Work with Heidi Stevens

If you’re feeling stuck in your 9 to 5 or you keep toying with the idea of turning your side hustle a full-time gig then this is the episode is for you. 

What does it feel like to break through the conventional path set out for you and chase after a dream? It’s very different for everyone but many people experience a certain amount of fear. After all, it isn’t easy to embrace those big unknowns in the beginning. Today I am joined by my friend, Heidi Stevens, an entrepreneur who built a 7-figure real estate business but couldn’t help but feel that something was missing. Heidi transitioned to being a soulful business coach and hasn’t looked back since. We discuss what it was like for her to transition into this new role, how she realized it was time to step out of the real estate business and the importance of setting intentions for your life.

What’s in this episode:

How Heidi transitioned from the real estate industry to soulful business coaching

Hiring a mentor to help her begin coaching

Merging her real estate business 

Realizing she had to step out of the business

The first steps to take to begin your inner work

Collaborating with other women

Setting intentions for your life

Heidi’s non-negotiables for crafting a life she loves

Giving yourself space and scheduling a pause

A quote that helps Heidi in times of challenge

Finding inspiration and taking action

There is so much to be gained from our conversation and if you already listened (and loved what you heard) I have good news– I was actually a guest on Heidi’s podcast The Soul of Business and you can tune into that conversation here.

About Heidi:

Heidi Stevens is a soulful business coach for service-based creative entrepreneurs.

In her one-on-one work with clients and through her transformative Thrive program, Heidi supports women in getting clear on their strategy, up-leveling their mindset, and tuning into their spirituality.

Over the past decade, Heidi built one of the most successful real estate firms in Los Angeles, alongside Kenny, her partner in business and in life. The two grew the firm to a multiple 7-figure business, and Heidi built and trained a team of more than fifteen people. Despite her professional success, her life felt divided. During the week, Heidi was managing her team and closing deals. Then, on the weekends, she’d step into the spiritual side of herself — attending personal development workshops, working with coaches and healers, and getting her Masters in Spiritual Psychology. 

Heidi noticed that the more she leaned into meditation, mindset work, and manifestation exercises, the more successful her business became. She realized business strategy and spirituality were closely aligned and one could inform the other. Heidi wanted to help other women discover this connection and use it to strengthen and grow their businesses and create more easeful, prosperous lives.

Over the past two years, Heidi has mentored more than a hundred women through phases of concentrated growth — both through her private client work and her group program, Thrive. She has helped them find more outward success, inner harmony, and overall growth.

Connect with Heidi:

Website | Instagram | Facebook

I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness by choosing progress over perfection.

Brush Lettering Workshop is back!

Exciting news. We’re back! After a bit of a hiatus to focus on many other projects, I am so pleased to announce that my modern brush lettering course is back by popular demand! So many of you have been asking about learning brush lettering and we have decided to re-release it for a limited time! It’s totally self-paced and available here. The course is something I worked hard to create a few years ago (here’s the blog post from the initial launch) and now, I’m so happy to say that you can now access all the videos and downloadable workbook once again. (If you have already purchased the course, then you will be able to access it again using the same links and logins as before.)

Many of you ask about my handwriting and want to know how I developed my style. The short answer is practice, practice, practice. The longer answer is that handwriting is all about muscle memory, which means that anyone (yes YOU) can have amazing handwriting. Now, you may not be sure how much to practice or where to even begin, which is where my class comes in handy. (Get it?!) The best part is that you don’t have to wait until I come teach an event somewhere nearby. You can start learning as soon as you complete your purchase. All you need to have is a wifi connection and a little spare time on your hands. Why not make this month or this summer a time for learning a new skill?

Before you get started, I need you to make a commitment right now– let go of any negative self talk or perfectionism. There are so many different approaches and styles when it comes to hand lettering and brush script. In this class, I go over techniques for forming letters with the tools that will help you create and define a style that’s all your own. You’ll learn the basics and how to gain confidence using my favorite supplies. You aren’t going to walk away with perfect handwriting right away, but you will have a better defined sense of your own style and maybe a new approach. So, what are you waiting for?!? Better lettering is just a few clicks away!

Also - For three days only, when you buy a DreamBox, (you already know how much I love mine - here’s a video) you’ll get a free crown ($300 value) plus free shipping! Use my code AMYTANGERINE10 and the first 10 people will also receive a free ScrapMaBox accessory too!

The 4 Ps of a Happy Life with Stephanie Fleming

Using a planner is a game changer when it comes to figuring out your plans, goals and how to take action to make them happen.

Today I am chatting with Stephanie Fleming, co-founder of me & my BIG ideas®, the creators of The Happy Planner®. Stephanie is on a mission to create a Happy Life movement, empowering people to take control of their own happiness. We chat about the 4 Ps of planning a happy life which includes purpose, planning, positivity and persistence. She also shares the importance of being intentional and giving yourself permission to explore who you are.

What’s in this episode:

How Stephanie got started with her business

Why they created the Happy Planner

Where they came up with their tagline

Taking charge for what you want in life

Getting to know yourself and being clear on what you want 

Taking a look at whole life wellness

Sharing your inner work with friends and family

Giving yourself permission to explore who you are and what you want

Knowing and loving the products that she creates

The non-negotiable that Stephanie needs in her day

Being intentional and taking control over your life

Learning to pick yourself back up

Mastering persistence, not perfection

What happened when they quadrupled the size of their business

Why Stephanie and her family decided to bring in outside investors

The changes that have happened in her business

The 4 Ps of planning your way to happiness

How Stephanie crafts a life that she loves through creativity

Pausing and figuring out what makes you tick

About Stephanie:

Stephanie Fleming is a creative entrepreneur, speaker, optimist and wellness seeker. Most notably, she is the co-founder of me & my BIG ideas®, creators of The Happy Planner®. What began 20 years ago as a tiny, garage-based business is now an industry-leading lifestyle brand that offers a wide variety of products that inspire customers to LIVE CREATIVELY® and PLAN A HAPPY LIFE®!

It’s Stephanie’s mission to create a Happy Life movement by empowering people everywhere to take control of their own happiness by embracing planning, positivity and all things creative!

Connect with Stephanie:

Website | Happy Planner Instagram | Happy Planner Youtube | Personal Instagram

Links:

Wellness Planners
Amy Tangerine Be Happy Box
Insight Timer
Plannercon
Be Happy Box Launch Video

I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness by choosing progress over perfection.

New Collection: Slice of Life!

Can you believe it’s that time again to share the news about another collection with American Crafts?! Slice of Life feels like we’ve put a fresh twist on the richness and fullness of the everyday.

We will be sure to share when this hits stores too. In the meantime feel free to ask your local stores about carrying the collection. Let us know what you think about Slice of Lice and what your favorite pieces are!

One Little Word with Ali Edwards

Do you have a mantra or word that you live by? For me, there is something so powerful in choosing a word that can be a focal point to help guide your life’s journey.

On today’s episode, I am joined by Ali Edwards, designer, blogger, workshop instructor and author. We chat about choosing a word to keep you accountable in all aspects of your life and how having a word helps you to embrace the grey areas. I always love talking to Ali, she's such a real, authentic and encouraging force. She is someone that I have admired for so many reasons and I am sure that many of you have too. We also discuss owning your story and celebrating it, being okay with being a beginner, and recognizing the importance of words in your life and the impact that they can bring to strengthen relationships.

What’s in this episode:

Where Ali’s passion for storytelling came from

How her aesthetic has changed and simplified

Leading with your story

Why Ali started a workshop

Choosing a word to lead your life

Becoming more aware of your habits and tracking them

Finding solutions that fit you and your lifestyle

How she started with her scrapbooking events

Being vulnerable and brave when sharing

How Ali crafts a life she loves by saying “no”

Having a trusted person to push you toward growth

Creating boundaries for your work and life

Focusing on your health

Owning your story and celebrating it

About Ali:

Ali Edwards' passion resides in that very special place where the stories and images of life intersect.

Designer, blogger, workshop instructor, and author of four books about memory keeping, Ali is well known for authentically capturing everyday life with photos and words and creating memory keeping projects from those moments that pass by in an instant.

Guided by simple principles such as not making things more complicated than they need to be, focusing on the things that matter most and embracing imperfection, Ali Edwards is proud to be a work in progress.

She believes without a doubt that there's no right or wrong way to do all this, that the real stories are worth telling, and there's a whole lot of celebrating to do even in the midst of the challenging pieces of life.

Since 2004, Ali Edwards blog, workshops and memory keeping projects have inspired tens of thousands of people to share their own stories and enrich their own lives through the process.

Ali lives in Eugene, Oregon with her two children and their cat George Washington.

Connect with Ali:

Website | Facebook | Personal Instagram | Wellness Instagram | Business Instagram

Links:
Ali's Shop (Use my code AMYTAN15 for 15% off)
Heal

I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by embracing and understanding all of your feelings, even the negative ones.

Family Fun and Go Wild Vegas 2019

The past few months have been packed with all kinds of incredible adventures and since I’ve started focusing on the word “savor”, I’ve been intentional about my work and family time fusing in the best ways. I wanted to share some highlights from my time in Vegas last month. It was a trip full of firsts. It was my first time at the Go Wild conference, my first time at the Grand Canyon and my first time riding in a helicopter. All in all, it was an incredible time. I wanted to share three highlights from the trip:

1. Helicopter Tour There was nothing better than seeing the sights from great heights! Jack, JC, and I experienced the Grand Canyon from inside a helicopter and it was amazing. I loved this experience and recorded the whole thing on video.

2. Go Wild. What is Go Wild? It’s an incredible event that brings planners (from all over the world) together. People who attend can join others who share the same passion for planning for amazing sessions, goal-setting, inspiration and more. It was the 4th annual conference and as a first timer, I plan on being there every year from now on. Also, the swag bags are beyond incredible. The enthusiasm of everyone in attendance (lining up before 6 AM just to get in the door)

3. Sharing the HARMONY principle and sitting on the panel. Even though I had to turn right around and fly to a wedding in Pittsburgh, I really enjoyed getting to share the principle with a room full of 1400 enthusiastic, positive people. The community at Go Wild was so infectious and fun. The next time I go, I’ll definitely try to be there the whole conference.

Here’s the video:

Have you ever been? Already excited for 2020! Go Wild Conference | Maverick Helicopters | Avery Ultra Tabs | The Happy Planner | KrissyAnne Designs | Erin Condren | Erin Condren x Amy Tangerine Collab | Smash + Tess Romper

The Beauty of Life’s Moments with Stacy Julian

When you are going through your day to day life, be sure to remember to tap into the beauty of the little moments. Often times, it’s easy to forget that rainbows only come after a storm. That is exactly what we are going to be chatting about with today’s guest, Stacy Julian.

Stacy is a friend of mine whom I met several years back after reaching out to her to meet in person at CHA. Then I was able to be a part of her event, 12.12.12 with Big Picture Classes, in Maui. Spending time with Stacy always brightens my day because I love that she is so open to sharing not only the shiny, happy moments but also to sharing the ones where she grew from struggles and challenges. On this episode, she shares how she got into scrapbooking and pioneered the Library of Memories. We also chat about letting go of what no longer serves you and the power that comes from women collaborating with other women.

What’s in this episode:

How Stacy came across the opportunity to start a magazine

Reflecting your memories on paper

How Stacy knew that she wanted to pivot careers

The realization that Stacy came to when she began scrapbooking

The system Stacy pioneered as a way to organize photos

How Amy got into scrapbooking

Learning to let go of things that no longer serve you

The transition of selling her company and moving forward

Getting out of your comfort zone and feeling the joy you deserve

What can happen when women come together

Advice Stacy would give to her younger self

From Stacy:

Hi. I'm Stacy.

I have BIG ideas and lots of happy plans to go and see and do.

I adore stories and color and my family and really dark chocolate—all of these things, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

I believe in God and good people.

I take pictures and I use them and share them.

Whether it’s scrapbooking or family history or blogging—I especially delight in using my pictures to connect people, places and things across time.

I love to teach and to travel and to come home.

I start projects and I make piles.

Connect with Stacy:

Website | Facebook | Instagram

Links:

Exactly Enough Time
Big Picture Classes
Creating Keepsakes

I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by enjoying all of the beauty life holds.

Be Happy Launch Party!!

The feedback and excitement over my Be Happy Box collaboration with The Happy Planner has been so amazing. Your enthusiasm and happiness has meant the world to me. That’s why when the team suggested months ago that we kick off the box with an official launch party, I said yes!! The only thing that would have made it more perfect is if the venue was big enough to hold everyone who wanted to come. If you haven’t seen my walkthrough of the box and its contents, be sure to check that out here. And remember, if you grab your box before Wednesday, June 12 at 11:59pm and use code AMYTANGERINE, you’ll get 20% off your entire purchase. Plus domestic orders over $75 ship free!

The Happy Planner played the hostess(es) with the mostest. They organized some of our favorite vendors as well as a small number of excited fans who won tickets to the event. (It totally pays to watch our Instagram Stories you guys!). Highlights from the afternoon included aura readings, cocktails, delicious food and time well-spent watercoloring together. We even finished off the event with an ice cream sundae bar. I wanted to share highlights and photos from the party.

I absolutely loved the venue and menu. My dear friend Kara Elise was the architect behind all the incredible food served at brunch. Guests could not stop talking about all the delicious options she created and we got to enjoy them on the lovely Geese & Ganders plates. The venue FESTOON LA was the perfect backdrop and the Happy Planner team absolutely nailed the decor. People were swooning over the bouquets and balloon creations that brought everything together. We talked and sipped some amazing (themed!) drinks from Coastal Cockails or for those who needed an energy boost, delicious cold brew from SloBru Craft Coffee.

You all know how firmly I believe in the crafting community– when people come together to create, beautiful things can happen. That’s why I made time in the schedule for people to watercolor and just enjoy spending part of their afternoon creatively. We used products from Ooly to paint.  In addition to the things they made, guests also got to walk away with beautiful cards where their auras were read and selfies under a gorgeous neon sign.

Overall, I had an incredible time connecting with so many amazing creatives and couldn’t believe how quickly it all went by. Looking back on the event, I’m struck by how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded, positive people who enhance each other’s creativity. I love that we were able to come together to create this incredible party with the best energy.

Have you had a chance to check out my Be Happy Box? Will you throw any awesome summer events for family and friends? If you do, be sure to surround yourself with awesome people and take lots and lots of photos.

Thanks to everyone who made this whole thing possible:

The Happy Planner

Florals: Francesca Staggs

Brunch: Kara Elise

Plates, Napkins, Cups and Utensils: Geese & Ganders

Welcome Sign: Alana Yarbrough

Workshop Materials: OOLY

Drinks: Coastal Cocktails

Coffee: SloBru Craft Coffee

Aura Photography: AURAGAMI

Balloons: BALLOONZILLA

Venue: The FESTOON LA

Neon Light: Narwall

Rentals: YEAH! Rentals

Sweet Treats: Tillamook and Double Good

Photography: Ographr

Be Happy Box Reveal!

I’m so happy to unveil this project for you! This has been in the works for quite some time and I can’t wait for you to see all the amazing goodies in my Be Happy Box collaboration with The Happy Planner!

The box officially launches June 10th at 6AM PST. For the first three days only, use code AMYTANGERINE to get 20% off your entire purchase! I’ll update the link once it’s live, but you will be able to find it in The Happy Planner shop. Quantities are limited and the products are exclusive to the box, so make sure to mark your calendars and planners.

I really hope this box can provide a bright ray of rainbow-themed positivity in your days as you use it to plan and decorate. Here’s a walkthrough of every item in the box:

Stickerbook: As you all know by now, I’m a huge fan of embellishing your planner with stickers. Using them as layers, filling out blank spaces or even covering up the occasional mistake. This sticker book contains 10 whole sheets of stickers that all come in a variety of different kinds, sizes, and finishes.

Happy Planner Tote Bag. It’s one of my favorite items in this collaboration. You always need a bag with plenty of space for all of your planning supplies so you can bring them with you when you’re on the go and this bag is perfect. I love the hot pink accents and of course, the handlettered quote on the side. It says, “create beautiful things that bring joy and happiness” which is a phrase that perfectly conveys one of the very best things about planning– the joy that comes along with it.

Dashboard: If you haven’t used one before, it’s basically a giant bookmark for your planner. That way, as you progress, you can keep track of exactly where you are in your year and flip right to your next page.

Planner: I’m really excited to show you guys this planner because it’s the first ever to be included in a Be Happy box and that’s a big deal! It’s a 12-month planner that begins in July, so you’d be able to start using it almost right away. For those of you who start school up in the fall, it could be the perfect way to keep up with all your assignments.

Washi Tape: We’re including three rolls of washi tape – two are rainbowy and bright and one is black and white.

Desktop Calendar: The spiral bound desk calendar is a great way to brighten up your work space and keep track of commitments or events that you don’t necessarily want in your official planner.

Paper: We’re including 20 filler sheets of paper. Each page has a grid on one side and the reverse has dotted grid. You can tailor these pages for any use, including in your planner or for notes, doodles or any of your other paper needs.

Phone Adapter: This last item is incredibly exciting for me. I genuinely can’t wait to use it. It’s a phone adapter for the back of your phone case. It’s rainbow hued and says “smile” which is a nice reminder to carry with me no matter where I go.

There’s a full video walk through of the box on YouTube:

These items fill me with so much joy and happiness and I hope they do the same for you as you plan your happy life. I can’t wait to see how you use them! Let me know what your favorite item is.