#SCinspires

Happy Monday everyone! I am excited to be joining Studio Calico for an INSPIRATIONAL blog hop! They are giving away some amazing prizes JUST for sharing some inspiration, how easy is that?! First off EVERY.SINGLE.PERSON gets to download this ADORABLE art print. It is perfect to frame and put up in your home or even slip into your project life album, you really can't go wrong!

Seriously how cute is that?! You can win a SUPER duPER cool prize by simply downloading this print using THIS LINK and entering what inspires you in the comments section.  More on the super duper cool prize below! 

I am kinda smitten with this print! I makes me want to jump in a huge pile of fall leaves and make some hot apple cider. It makes me want to snuggle under our favorite blanket and watch a chick flick. It makes me want to CREATE! There is something about fall that I find to be SUCH an inspiration. How about you? So today I wanted to share 14 things that are inspiring me RIGHT this very moment!!

1. Vintage ephemera | Come on folks... is there anything better? I have been going through my Grandmother's scrapbooks and just soaking up all the GREATNESS of these old papers. 

2. Color Theory Paint | You really have to try it if you have been holding out, what are you waiting for? The creamy texture is just perfection, and the colors SC comes out with will leave you inspired!

3.  Woodgrain Hearts | When I am just not sure what to use a big old heart will always do the trick!

4.  Buttons | Oh buttons, how I adore you. They are the perfect item to finish off a fall project! 

5. Acorns | because, acorns = love. 

6.  Funky Wood Veneer | We are talking totally unique only can be found in Ashley's AWESOME class kinda of unique. Who can resist that cat? I don't even like cats!!!! <-- don't tell anyone I said that!

7. Teen Tiny Vintage Books | I pick them up whenever I find them because they are perfect for a little collection of acorns, or a frog with some vintage photos peeking out!

8. Color Theory Ink | Specifically this color of lime light, I want to stamp it on EVERY.SINGLE.BIT!

8a. (because I forgot to put a label on it) Fall Sentiment Tape | I have considered picking up another Project LIfe kit just got this tape, don't judge. Once you have it in your hot little hands you will understand and we will be best friends again! 

9. Lindsay Letters | EVERY single thing she does is such an inspiration! I had the pleasure of meeting her two weeks ago at the influence conference and let me tell you she is one of the sweetest most generous people you will ever meet in your entire life. Love her to bits! 

10.  Photos of those I love | because that is really what this is all about, right?

11.  Ribbon | I am lucky that the nice ribbon store in town is open mainly when I am working or I would be in big trouble. I LOVE the texture it adds to any project and this color is just YUM!

12. Funky Pumpkins | I LOVE this pumpkin I picked up at our local craft store last year. I adds just a fun touch on a mantle otherwise covered in traditional fall colors. 

13. Fall Art Print | Fall is such a magical time and anything that is inspired by that is just meant to be loved. 

14. YOU | My friends, I am humbled to be a part of such a creative, loving, giving, INSPIRING community. Each and every day I am left in awe of the things you create and the love that you spread, keep it up friend! 

Now since you are SUCH an inspiration I wanted to give you a little something from the amazing folks at Studio Calico! Remember the super easy rules? All you must do is download this adorable art print using this link  and leave a comment sharing what inspires YOU! I will draw a winner by next Monday to win *weneedsupercooldrumrollnoisehere* 

The Project Life Underground Kit from Studio Calico! How fun is that?! (see totally worth the wait!!) 

The is not where the fun ends my friend, Studio Calico is also giving away some AWESOME prizes and I want you to get in on the fun! We’re giving away over $1,400 in prizes drawn from the people who download the printable. The prizes get bigger and bigger the more uses of the #scinspires hashtag.  So get on your social media platforms and start shouting from the rooftops what INSPIRES you and make sure to use the #scinspires to get the word out! Check out the Studio Calico blog every Friday for update on how we are doing!!! Let's blow those numbers out of the water!! 

Head on over to my friends blogs for even MORE chances to win!!!

Studio Calico

Stephanie Bryan
Emily Branch
Natalie Elphinstone
Dana F.
Lilin Fang
Anna-Maria
Maggie Massey
Celine Navarro
Allison Waken
Barbara PIcinich
Kerri Bradford
Jen Picard
Tracy Armstrong
Liz Tamanha
Marcy Penner
Robyn Werlich
Suzy Plantamura
Julie Campbell
Lexi Bridges
Maggie Holmes

go.be.inspired

Shanna

P.S. For those looking for my guest blogger I have a very exciting post for you tomorrow!!! 

Reflect Sunday | 9.7.14

Happy Sunday! I loved seeing everyone's reflections from last week's prompt in our facebook group  and I can't wait to see what you come up with. I am sure many of you have seen this video but I can't watch it without tearing up. There are a couple verses that come to mind when thinking about the message in this video: Genesis 2:7; Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:1-6, John 12:23-32; Romans 9:20-26; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10; 2 Timothy 2:19-2; Galatians 5:1- and a couple themes I get from this video (but it may speak differently to you!) freedom ; love ; forgiveness ; grace  ‪#‎reflectSUNDAY ‬‪#‎journalingbible‬ ‪#‎illustratedfaith‬

For those of you who have more questions about art journaling in your bible check out my other posts here. If you decide to take part in this week's reflection I would love to see your work either linked here  , on our facebook group or on instagram using hashtag #reflectSUNDAY #journlaingbible  or #illustratedfaith. Thank you so much and I hope you have an inspired day!!!  go.be.inspired. Shanna

The one with Addison's book

Since its Sunday I thought I would share Addison's little book she made on my ipad the other day. She wakes up most morning talking about God, its very cute to hear her little stories.

have a great day

xox

The one with the TWINE & TAPE love!!

You know how much I love shining the spotlight on small business so when Theresa showed me what she was up to I couldn't wait to tell you all about some of the fun things she has planned!!!

 www.twineandtape.com

Instagram @twineandtape

Blog www.twineandtape.blogspot.com

My name is Theresa, I'm 31and I live in Northern California with my husband and our three kids.  I'm a SAHM with a little online shop called Twine and Tape where I sell craft supplies.  I've always loved crafts and started scrapbooking about 10 years ago after my oldest son was born. I have a very simple style.

Theresa tell us all about your sweet little store and some of the fun new products you are working on!

I opened my shop over 2 years ago and mainly sold bakers twine and washi tape from Japan.  I recently started to add other crafting supplies.  Just this month I released my own 3"x4" wood veneer cards!  There are currently 15 designs and I'm working on more to add to the shop soon. They're perfect for pocket scrapbooking but can be used on any craft project.  To be able to put my name on a product is surreal!

I noticed you just got back from CHA! What are you most excited about coming out in the next couple of months?

There were so many amazing new products at the show, but I'm most excited about Basic Grey's new lines!  Their booth was my first stop and I ordered just about everything they had for my shop! I really love their new Capture line.

          What inspires you to create? 

My kids.  I love when they look through albums together or share them with family and friends.  It's fun to hear them tell their memories of a certain day or trip as they look at photos.   They ask a lot of questions about things they weren't there for or can't remember, like baby photos, and I love being able to share stories with them.  

(HELLO, when can I come play?)

What trends do you see coming for the fall and early 2014?

Divided pocket page scrapbooking has become really popular over the last year and I see that continuing to grow. I love that there are more and more options in album sizes, page protectors and inserts.  Capture, Project Life, and SN@P are a few of my favorites and I'm excited for their new releases coming over the next few months!  I'm sure we'll see even more of it at the winter CHA show.  

       One of my favorite passions is to shine the light on other artists, who are some of your favorite artists and/or small business owners? 

 I've always loved supporting small businesses!  A few of my recent favorites are Skipping 5 and Studio L2E.

Guess what? Theresa is giving one lucky reader a set of her new wood veneer cards!!!! Isn't that sweet? Just leave a comment telling us about your favorite trend you see for this fall and I will draw a winner on Friday! 

xox