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WITL 2020: Wednesday

It’s still going well, and Bills even getting involved taking regular photos of the day and sending them over to me which I really appreciate! The cats are finally making regular appearances after being quite absent from the first few days. Definitely showing up more today! I’m still journaling every night in a little notepad… Read More WITL 2020: Wednesday

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

WITL 2020: Tuesday

Tuesday was a very productive day, I managed to tick a few items off my to do list, including some that have been on there for months. The trouble with lockdown is you realise that you can’t really avoid the rubbish jobs anymore! 🤣 I’ve taken a picture of the second part of Monday’s journaling… Read More WITL 2020: Tuesday

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

WITL 2020: Monday

I started Ali Edwards week in the life project and I’m enjoying it so far, as I’m at work normally when WITL is happening and I can’t take photos at work I feel like it would be missing such a big part of my life so this feels like the year to document WITL! Maybe… Read More WITL 2020: Monday

May 12, 2020May 13, 2020 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

3 Easy Ideas for Shaker Pockets

I don’t know about you, but interactive elements on scrapbook layouts are always so fun. I love to see my family flicking through the pages of my scrapbooks and randomly shaking a page or pulling out some hidden journaling. Shaker pockets are a great way to use up those sequins and even left over die… Read More 3 Easy Ideas for Shaker Pockets

April 17, 2020 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

Staycation 1” embellishments: Free Printable

We are living in very weird times, and I found myself with a few minutes of quiet time and a desire to improve my photoshop skills! I decided to make some 1” embellishments I could use to document all the time at home. The ones I decided to make are useful at this unique time… Read More Staycation 1” embellishments: Free Printable

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

Creativity in lockdown

These are incredibly challenging times. As a species with a huge social drive, many of us are struggling with the concept of lockdown. Even the introverts among us will be missing family and friends. I miss the simple things, a hug from my Family, the freedom and control to go where I want when I… Read More Creativity in lockdown

April 12, 2020 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

The craft ‘room’ setup

In the UK space can be limited and until I moved to our new home in Surrey, living in a London Borough meant there was no room in our 1 bed flat for a dedicated craft area. I stored all my tools and equipment in a blanket box and a raskog cart. I scrapped on… Read More The craft ‘room’ setup

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

Scrap Paper Flower Embellishments

Today I am sharing a process to create these cute flower embellishments, here’s what you will need to get started: You don’t have to use brads if you don’t have any so don’t worry. I will suggest plenty of alternatives as I go through this process with you! Firstly you will need some flower dies.… Read More Scrap Paper Flower Embellishments

May 30, 2019 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

How to Make Beautiful Paper Bunting

I started watching a lot of fun happy mail videos on YouTube recently and I just loved seeing all the beautiful things these swappers created. I had been involved in some happy mail swaps many many years ago, but it really felt as if the quality had upped and the process supersized. On one such… Read More How to Make Beautiful Paper Bunting

May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

Days 21-30 of the 100 Day Project

So I’m more than a quarter of the way through this project and nearly a third! GAH! It’s insane how I’ve managed to stick with the project so far. I honestly thought I would have given up by now. Sticking with the project has definitely bought some advantages, firstly creative ideas definitely flow more easily… Read More Days 21-30 of the 100 Day Project

May 11, 2019May 8, 2019 SamsmessydeskLeave a comment

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  • WITL 2020: Wednesday May 14, 2020
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