I love a good top 10 list almost as much as I love scrapbooking. Maybe it's the social media manager aspect of my life that has me so in love with lists like this. Today I thought I'd combine two of my favorite things with a top 10 list of my favorite scrapbooking tools!

There is something so quaint about a shabby potting shed or cottage. More than that, I love gardening. I have irises, lilies, peonies, echinacea, poppies and more in my garden. There is nothing better than looking out your window and seeing a flower in full bloom.

I am a paper hoarder. I love scrapbook paper and cardstock. I'm literally obsessed with it. No really, I am. But bold partners used to be tricky for me...

Beginning with a blank canvas makes starting a mixed media project super easy but I'm always more than happy to hit up my local Goodwill for things I can alter.

I love color. And it's not just because it makes your scrapbook layouts pretty. But because it has the ability to convey emotions and draw out important details in photos.

Beginning your journey into the art of mixed media can be an intimidating one. There are so many products and techniques it can be overwhelming.

When it comes to learning about how to use different mixed media products, my best advice is to just play around. Though I do have a few basic tips.

One of the main reasons we scrapbook is to preserve our memories. But those memories will mean nothing to future generations without context.

When I'm with her, I just can't stop staring at her. My niece is utterly precious and I don't want to miss a single minute.

If you have been following this blog for a while, you'll already know that my Oma (grandmother) was from Austria. So for this Christmas, I decided to make my mom an early gift that embodies my Oma's love for Stille Nacht (Silent Night), her favorite carol.

I'm not sure if I just like a bit of the macabre or if I just like being creative, either way, I'm really pleased with how this little tray of "horror d'oeuvre" turned out!

It's that time of year again! I love creating Halloween projects because you get more of a license to be weird and create odd things. And what better than Tim Holtz products to create your Halloween mixed media projects?

My sister is having her first baby and I couldn't be more excited for her and my brother-in-law! I look forward to spoiling my future niece, as any good Tante (aunt) would do! In fact, I'm pretty sure the spoiling has already begun.