What Type are You?

 

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I'm doing research for my assignment in typography and I stumbled upon this fun and quirky little quiz that tells you what typeface matches your personality. Four questions, click here.

White on White Challenge

Love this look. While I was wandering around blogland the other day I came across a post by one of my favorite scrappers, Jennifer Johner. She challenged readers to a white on white scrapbook layout. So I accepted the challenge and I really love how it turned out. It's so pretty and simple, yet has plenty of visual appeal as well. I used a lot of textures to make the white stand out, and I contrasted with  black handwriting. I didn't really have a lot of white supplies, so I just turned some stuff over and glued it on the page face down!

Sources- lace cardstock and stick pin-making memories, butterfly laser cut paper- ki memories, lace- thrifted, transparancy- hambly, journaling stickers, vinyl sticker and letters- american crafts, brad- my minds eye and border strip- doodlebug designs, posie- made by me.
 Have you tried a white on white page? Well why not accept the challenge yourself?
Happy creating!
-XO. K.

Pinkies Up.

Just wanted to share some pictures from the tea party we had. Celeste got a Fancy Nancy tea party book for Christmas, so when we invited her cousin over for a tea party she tried her best to follow it. We didn't have all supplies, but we substituted well. We made butter cookies, cucumber sandwiches and dipped carrots in hummus. The girls got all dressed up, I did Celeste's make up for her and she wore her Fancy hat! The girls kept reminding us mommies to keep our pinkies up while drinking our tea, because that's the fancy way!  -XO.

Project Monday- Ritual

 Ritual.

 When I first read the word my morning routine immediately came to mind. It is strangely ritualistic. It never really deviates from its pattern, and if it does it throws off my entire day. I work early, so the first thing I do as part of my morning ritual is stumble towards the coffee pot.

Sometimes I stand in the kitchen waiting for my brew, other times I stand in front of my closet hoping my outfit will jump out at me. (It never has ;)

Then I do my makeup. I think this is very ritualistic, because it is always the same steps in the same order with the same amount of precision.

Moisturize, foundation, concealer, eyes, lips. Eyeshadow is my favorite makeup. I have so many colors, but I usually stick to purples and grays.

I love to match my eyeshadow to my outfit and I usually wear two shadow colors at once.
What is your ritual?
Check out Bubblegum Life for more fabulous photo prompts!
-XO K.

How was your Saturday?

Ours was lovely, while I started out the day cleaning and doing laundry, I ended with an afternoon party. Yay! Parties are way better than cleaning! Celeste asked if we could make pancakes for breakfast, so I obliged. We made banana cinnamon pancakes with whipped cream on top. Homemade whipped cream makes everything especially yummy.

  It was pretty warm when we headed out, so I wore a short skirt with sheer tights. I love the colors of this wool plaid skirt, its bright enough to be fun but not over the top.

Sweater & Skirt- Old Navy, Thigh highs- Victoria's Secret, Necklace- gift

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend, see you for Project Monday!

Just Thinking About it

Just thinking about school resuming on Monday makes me anxious, nervous, and tired. I am so excited to be continuing my journey towards a career I will enjoy, but also nervous about the growing sacrifices I must make in order to realize these dreams of mine. I know in the grand scheme of things it is most definitely worth every bit of effort I am putting forth, so I keep on keepin' on.
I am so proud of myself for opening my Etsy shop, I have wanted to do it for a really long time. But I am a bit nervous at how much I can devote to it with a course load added to my busy life. I am just going to keep adding artwork at what ever pace I can and hope for the best!
On that note here is another item I've added to the shop. I called this one Soak up the Sun. I love her smiling happy face just soaking up the suns rays. It has been unseasonably warm here and it is just such a tease! I can't wait for the warmer weather, as much as I love scarves, mittens, sweaters and wool socks I am eagerly awaiting the days when I do not move so frigidly because I'm freezing!
XO.

Project Monday- In Series

A series of photographs... Carrie over at Bubblegum Life did a series of herself jumping. Very cute! I love the idea. For my series I chose to photograph various steps while baking cupcakes. After dreaming of cupcakes and mopeds, I decided to bake some chocolate cherry cupcakes. I first tried this recipe a couple years ago for my mom's birthday. It is a cake recipe meant to make a four layer six inch cake. I tried to make a two layer nine inch cake and it fell apart. So I delivered my mom a chocolate cherry trifle for her birthday.

So if you decide to try out the recipe, I recommend keeping it in cupcake, or very small cake form! Now if I just had that moped....

Recipe:
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine


ingredients:
CAKE:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

FROSTING:
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. maraschino cherry juice

TOPPING (optional):
16 whole maraschino cherries, with stems
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 tsp shortening

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line sixteen 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper baking cups.
2.  In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
3.  In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter on medium to high for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sour cream and flour mixture. Fill each cup with two slightly rounded Tablespoons of cake batter.
4.  Bake 18 minutes or until top springs back. Cool completely on wire rack.
5.  Prepare cherries (if using): Drain cherries, keeping stems attached; pat dry with paper towels. In small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate and shortening. Cook on 50% power 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Dip cherries in chocolate; place on waxed paper until set. Store, covered, up to 24 hours.
6.  Prepare frosting: In a large mixing bowl combine all frosting ingredients. Beat on medium-high until fluffy.
7.  Ice cupcakes- spread onto cupcakes. Top with a chocolate covered cherry. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Servings: 16

Enjoy your delicious cupcakes! XO