last night when i was half asleep i had a rush of inspiration... i wrote down some random notes in the dark and this morning i was delighted to find these ideas sleeping beside me. lesson learned: it's always a good thing to sleep with pen and paper. well, it's monday and i have a feeling this is going to be a wonderful week for creating. for the next few days i am in what i like to call "love, elsie lockdown" (meaning i won't be leaving my house... except to get starbucks... until a new collection is completed). maybe i will take some breaks here and there to post on here though... you just might be my only connection with the outside world! so if you are feeling crafty, let's make some stuff.... ok? happy monday to all... 
xo. elsie
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if i was cooped up in my house all day working, i would not look as half as cute as you do. big props.
Posted by: Mallory | May 05, 2008 at 02:00 PM
that picture of you is ADORABLE! it's definitely a crafty week :]
Posted by: Sarah | May 05, 2008 at 02:04 PM
mallory... don't you worry.. i don't usually look cute when im working at home. today will is taking my photo, that is the only reason! haha. :D
Posted by: elsie | May 05, 2008 at 02:08 PM
You are just too cute, Elsie!! Thanks for sharing your creative thoughts you wrote down while half asleep. Have a fantabulous week!!
Posted by: Toni | May 05, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I hear you about feeling like it's a creative week and yes I sleep with a pen and notebook by my bed...believe it or not it is when I come up with my best ideas!
This is what I thought of last night:MadLibs... I am sure you know of these (who doesn't) go to www.madlibs.com and www.elibs.com...great for inspiration!
Posted by: Danielle | May 05, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I hear you about feeling like it's a creative week and yes I sleep with a pen and notebook by my bed...believe it or not it is when I come up with my best ideas!
This is what I thought of last night:MadLibs... I am sure you know of these (who doesn't) go to www.madlibs.com and www.elibs.com...great for inspiration!
Posted by: Danielle | May 05, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I hear you about feeling like it's a creative week and yes I sleep with a pen and notebook by my bed...believe it or not it is when I come up with my best ideas!
This is what I thought of last night:MadLibs... I am sure you know of these (who doesn't) go to www.madlibs.com and www.elibs.com...great for inspiration!
Posted by: Danielle | May 05, 2008 at 02:55 PM
I TOTALLY DO THE SAME THING IN THE DARK! The problem later is that sometimes I can't read my own writing or the notes don't make sense when I'm fully awake! LOL!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Shannon Taylor | May 05, 2008 at 03:11 PM
I DO THE SAME THING AT NIGHT!!!! I write inpsiration notes too. But the big problems are not always being able to read my own handwriting & sometimes not being able to make sense of my notes once fully awake! LOL!!!!! Hope you notes totally keep you inspired!
Posted by: Shannon Taylor | May 05, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Well, monday is almost finished here in Holland. But I wish you a create-full week, have fun and let us know how you are doing! :-)
P.s. Totally jealous cuz you can get starbucks all the time and me... only when I'm at the airport or in a foreign country!!!
;'-(
Posted by: Annemieke | May 05, 2008 at 03:33 PM
fun :)
i designed this IN a dream once...then i made it :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frecklednest/401416458/in/set-72157594554804714/
lockdown tip: get dressed every day...you'll be the most productive :)
--xox
Posted by: leigh-ann | May 05, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Elsie, your posts always make me smile. I hope you do end up blogging for breaks :] Can't wait to see what comes of your midnight inspiration!
Posted by: Amanda | May 05, 2008 at 03:50 PM
you have a beautiful smile everytime i see your pictures...you have a happy, loving spirit about yourself i love and i thank God for giving that to you....your work is truly awesome and inspiring!...
remain blessed!
Posted by: essensevibez | May 05, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Such cute pics of yourself! Happy creating!
Posted by: Donna. | May 05, 2008 at 04:45 PM
***AHHH*** SO FUN!!! :] Ok, so, today's the ole birthday and i turned 18. :] How bout for my present you leave lots of posts when you can with pictures! :] I love love love pictures!! Tomorrow the girls and I are headed for *sushi* :] YUM! Can't wait! well, ttyl! peace.
Luvs
mAdi
Posted by: mAdi | May 05, 2008 at 04:49 PM
CUTE Photos!
Can the new lines please please please please please have some cute Birds and bird things in them?? It seems like I can NEVER find cute funky things with birds so I can scrapbook my 5 babies (3 parakets and 2 mini parrots)... just a idea if you have a artist block :)
Posted by: Lauren Z | May 05, 2008 at 05:32 PM
so cute!
BTW, just wanted to let you know that your post about your new etsy update inspired mad creativity in me! I spent all weekend making stuff, and it was so much fun. Thanks! : )
Posted by: Jaime | May 05, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Too cute! Glad you are able to read it! I hate it when I can't read my night writing.
Posted by: Michelle Jacquemet | May 05, 2008 at 07:01 PM
I love the way you do your make-up! oh that's my add kicking in....focus Stella! I mean to say...have a great creative week Elsie. enjoy that coffee break!
Posted by: stella | May 05, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Elsie getting creative is always a good thing!:)
Posted by: Liz | May 05, 2008 at 09:11 PM