Good morning everyone! I am so excited to share with you my newest "scrapbooking" article *and* also one of Etsy's best mini journal creators like EVER: Cindy Ruijgrok. (If you have a scrapbooker on your Christmas list this year, this would be the perfect gift...there are so many little surprises... Continue reading

If you're looking for creative gift-wrapping ideas, you already know this: when it comes to gift-giving, the outside is oftentimes just as important as the inside. No matter what the occassion, a uniquely (or cleverly) wrapped gift makes a statement that you're offering more than just an object...you're showing you... Continue reading

Can you believe Halloween is TODAY?! How quickly the month of October has flown by! With that said, we thought today would be the perfect time to pay tribute to some spooky, fabulous Halloween decor we have received this fall from our readers! First up, two projects by the amazingly... Continue reading

Good morning everyone! When I came across Penelope Lach's vintage button rings in the Cartwheel's Flickr gallery, I was immediately smitten! They are ever so gorgeous! I mean, REALLY gorgeous! Such great design, fun style and perfect color choices. Also, this stunning mini book from Sasha Holloway. I love her... Continue reading

My niece turned 7 this year and she had her first big slumber party. An American Girl Doll themed sleepover. And a doll party just wouldn't be a doll party without a chain of paper dolls dressed in pj's (scraps of patterned paper). I got the idea/template from Martha Stewart.... Continue reading

Always one of our favorite days at Cartwheels In My Mind! Here is an adorable layout from Patty about her son's first painting experience. I loved this page with all the different brightly colored elements mixed with the kraft background. And how cool are those digital paint details? Love! Next... Continue reading

Happy Thursday, ya'll! Here are some of my favorites from our Cartwheels Flickr gallery. I'm sorta in love with this super fun layout by the talented Kerry Lynn Yeary. The photo speaks for itself, so adorable. I love all the layers and the whole feel of the design and product... Continue reading

Good morning blog friends! Today's reader submission comes from Jessica Wilson who's sweet style we've always adored. Wow! Isn't this photo sensational? I love the colors and the details! Jessica says: Sadness falls upon me...because this is probably my last daylily to bloom this season. So beautiful and peaceful. TFL!... Continue reading

Happy Thursday...and guess what? It's almost Friday! But before that, we have a great layout from Beth Perry to share. Great design, great color and some great techniques too. Thank you, Beth for sharing this layout with us! Next up is the cutest altered jar by Flickr username: "northernmemories" (northernmemories,... Continue reading

Is it really Thursday already? Where has this week disappeared? Today, we wanted to share this amazing photo from Melissa Martinez. Wow! Isn't this sensational?! I love the colors and the details!! Melissa says: I took this picture on our recent trip to Costa Rica this is my favorite butterfly... Continue reading

Mondays are always great fun when we can share some of the amazing artwork pieces we receive on a daily basis. And when we saw this scrapbook layout from Elizabeth for our Creative Challenge 03: "Team You", we knew we had to share it! Team Rosemond by Elizabeth Rosemond. You... Continue reading

I had a busy, but fun-filled week. Friday: My hunny and I found ourselves suddenly without children so we headed to Island Style Cafe for an impromptu date night. A friend told me it was the best Hawaiian eats in... Continue reading

This is the big day. The big reveal. The culmination of a whole lotta hard work by two amazing ladies. When you get a chance, please go here and check it out. Take a look around. Leave a comment. Let... Continue reading

I've been dropping hints in various places lately about something coming June 1st. Did you know that June 1st is TUESDAY? Well, it is so be sure to check back tomorrow! Continue reading

I'm doing a major clothing purge this weekend and I was inspired to try on my wedding dress today for the first time since we said 'I do' almost 13 years ago. I had always feared I would never be... Continue reading

Ahhh... I'm back and it feels so nice. What's the saying...you don't know what you've got till it's gone? Something like that. I am so excited and energized about blogging again. I am so excited that I toss and turn... Continue reading