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It's turning out to be an "inspired by blue" week!

It's been a blue week on many levels ... my daughter turns 18 this weekend.  Where did the time go?  I'm working on a mini-album to give here.  I'm waffling between making it quick and easy with just some photos of her, or making it tear-jerky sentimental with mom advice.  Here's two projects that caught my eye.  I'm really feeling the blue & black right now, at least for my daughter's gift.

Glitz design Hoopla Collection (image snagged from their blog).

My Minds Eye Lush 2 Collection (check out more photos on their blog post.)

Then throw into the mix some nice Teresa Collins black & white pieces from the Posh Collection, and I think I've got a plan!  (more photos on her design team blog)

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Well, her birthday is Saturday and today is Thursday and I'm not even started ... except for the plan.  I can do it!  Catch you later!

~Anne Marie

Purposeful repurposed crafts

purposeful = intentional
repurposed = to use in another format

Recycling with the intention of turning something into a bit of art -- I love it! Look at how these gals have "purposely repurposed" some garage sale or dollar store finds ... 

BRAVA! To Jan Hennings (blog Papercraft Pleasures) for her ultra-creative use of old tinker toys and spools! Click on the photo to get to her blog post with all the details ... simply amazing! 

Jennifer Ingle (Just Jingle) is one of my favorite queens of "purposeful repurposing", and her spool art piece is adorable!

LOVE Teresa Collins' new Design Team Blog! Check out DT member Colette's adorable take on an old suitcase.

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Hope you enjoyed the goodies I posted about today ... Stay tuned tomorrow for links to some fun Friday Freebies!

~ Anne Marie

Bright & Fun Projects

As I browse through my ever-growing Google Reader, I just love seeing bright, fun projects jump out at me such as these three.

I love the bright red, orange & blue of this Mini-Album by Annabelle posted on her blog Bits and Pieces.  I'm such a sucker for mini-albums! Be sure to click on the link to see more detailed pictures of the cover and the inside pages!

Emily Spahn is the Guest Designer over at American Crafts Studio, and she posted several striking layouts that you need to go see.  What really caught my eye were these cute, bright cards ... such a great way to use up scraps!

 

And finishing off today's finds, I just adore Jen del Muro's Pinwheel Home Decor that was featured on her Guest spot on Emma's Paperie blog.  This project just might show up on my own wall in the next few weeks!

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I just love being back at ScrapBuzz ... it brings a smile to my face pouring over page after page of crafty goodness.  I can't wait to continue to share more cute projects with you! 

~ Anne Marie