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Big Picture Classes: Ali Edwards + Hello Story Giveaway

Last week I was in Cleveland for work and I had that chance to spend a hot moment with Ali Edwards. I love her. I think that goes without saying because, indeed, we all love her. But that lady, she... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at It's Me, KP

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My ESPN Debut

I always say I bleed Spartan green until baseball season comes along and my blood changes to blue. I love my poor, pathetic Chicago Cubs to death even though they'll break your heart every season. Well, a few weeks ago... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at It's Me, KP

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Thank you - I use VSCO presets to edit :)

Commented 6 days ago on A Dinner Party at Chateau Socol at It's Me, KP

6.11.13 Project Life Update

Back in May I shared a Project Life spread on the Simon Says Stamp blog and thought I'd post it here as well: It uses pieces from the April + May Project Kit along with a lot of stamps and... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at It's Me, KP

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YES! I am going to that concert in NYC too, it's going to be fabulous! Hope you enjoy!

Commented Jun 11, 2013 on 2013 Summer Manifesto at It's Me, KP

Awesome!!!!

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Woweeee that sounds amazing! Unfortunately I am heading right to NYC for an event right after SD. Next time I'll plan better!

Commented Jun 11, 2013 on 2013 Summer Manifesto at It's Me, KP

I would love to come to the MN fair someday! My man is from Iowa so that's how it landed on the summer list ;) You are tempting me with the bacon... sounds amazing!

Commented Jun 10, 2013 on 2013 Summer Manifesto at It's Me, KP

It is! It is it is it is! I can't wait to see The Belly!

Commented Jun 10, 2013 on 2013 Summer Manifesto at It's Me, KP

I would love to teach in Moline! :)

Commented Jun 10, 2013 on 2013 Summer Manifesto at It's Me, KP

that would be so awesome, will let you know when we're coming!

Commented Jun 10, 2013 on 2013 Summer Manifesto at It's Me, KP

He is SO Eric in that last photo!!! Xoxo

Commented Jun 10, 2013 on {Three: N's Mickey Splash Park Party} at a little bit of me.

2013 Summer Manifesto

Summa summa summertime, time to sit back and unwind. Last year I had a really great summer. Strike that. I had a really, really amazing summer. And although it doesn't feel quite like summer yet here in Chicago, I am... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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Becky Higgins Now at Simon Says Stamp

A quick PSA for you to share that the Becky Higgins Project Life supplies are now in stock at Simon Says Stamp. It's one stop shopping at its finest. I am super stoked about these kits, in particular the Midnight... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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A Dinner Party at Chateau Socol

Before I went to NYC last month, my friend James Socol emailed me and said I was welcome to invite myself over to his apartment for dinner on Friday night. I was more than happy to oblige and the next... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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Paper Tales with Amy Tan

Just a quick note that Amy and I will be teaching together at Paper Tales next Saturday, June 15th. We are doing a full day of classes with a mini album class from each of us plus a combined Project... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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Video: A Look at the Letterpress Cards in the June + July Project Kit

Last week I spent most of a day making a video showing all the contents of the June + July Project Kit and talking about the kit. Then it wouldn't upload to my computer. So then today I thought I'd... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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Boston Strong Hero Arts Stamp

I've got a special stamp to share today - this one is made by Hero Arts and all of the profits are being donated to OneFundBoston.org in support of the 2013 Boston Marathon tragedy. Kate Farricker (the owner of Absolutely... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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The washi is all MT brand, I think a lot of it came from when I was in Japan but I know they also have it online.

Commented May 31, 2013 on New Products and Some Neon at It's Me, KP

New Products and Some Neon

Saturday I Instagrammed a shot of an exciting package I got in the mail from Simon Says Stamp... new stickers and stamps! Because I design the products fairly far out I tend to forget about them (and be focused on... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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Gourdoughs

You knew it was coming right? When I made my pilgrimage to Austin, I had a Texas sized list of food recommendations but hands down the one place that was the most popular is Gourdoughs. Donuts. Yes, please. Austin definitely... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit

I had the honor of designing the stamp set to go into this month's June Card Kit at Simon Says Stamp. Paired with the Hipster line from Basic Grey, it was fun to do a more masculine set. You can... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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Rain Room

I was in New York City for a wonderful six days last week and my good friend James + I made the trip up to the MoMA to step inside the Rain Room. I'd seen photos of this special exhibit... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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5.22.13 Project Life Update

I've been making some good progress on my Project Life lately and have a bit to share. I used a lot of pieces from my June + July Project Kit, which just happen to be shipping in a few days!... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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A Beautiful Mess App + PerAnnum

Last week I was beyond delighted to receive a party in a box from friends Elsie and Emma of A Beautiful Mess blog to help celebrate their new app. You don't need me to tell you what incredible + inspiring... Continue reading

Posted May 16, 2013 at It's Me, KP

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