1. I finished my book made with our new favorite things kit.
I feel live i've finally found what *i* want to do with my scrapbooks.
it's exciting & it feels new again...
here are photos: 
(i didn't fill in all of my goals b.c it's too much pressure. :D)
the end. :)
i hope you enjoyed it. it's a peek into my life and a keepsake for my (hopefully somday...haha!) future children & grandchildren. i love the little details like favorite songs, handwriting and polaroids...
we only have a small stack left. it was our best selling kit so far this year... thank you! :D
2. the new MUTEMATH video.
my dear friend, brandon, did this video. it's SO amazing. i heard that they recorded it all in one take while playing the song at half speed in a speeding van. hope you enjoy.
you might remember brandon from this post.
he is so talented & so is MUTEMATH. So happy for them!
3. pineapple juice & my dad's killer life advise (every single Sunday)!
5. filling up my car with gas for $12.
6. children's craft supplies.
seriously.
7. feeling really inspired!!
9. this very very rainy day.
rain is my favorite.
10. and adding daily cuteness to RVA.
We are planning a big update for Wednesday & new items all week.
Hope your sunday is restful & inspiring.
LoveLoves. E
on the same wavelength of the children's craft supplies--i would love to see your drawings in a coloring book! i printed out the rva class embroidery patterns and my five year-old son IMMEDIATELY grabbed them to color. cute!
Posted by: Katherine | April 19, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Happy for all the greatness happening for you. And the album sneak peek is absolutely gorgeous. I wish and plan to make an album like yours for myself. An insight into little old me. Good luck this week! :D
Posted by: cindy barriga | April 19, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Elsie, I LOVE your scrapbook! it's so lovely, and i've had that sortof thing on my mind so much lately! wanting to make a scrapbook to remember all the things i love (they're always changing!:)
and, I lovvve it when you mention mutemath!:D they've been my fav band for three years now! can't wait to see them take over the music world!!! :)
Posted by: Mary-Beth | April 19, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Love this, Elsie. I HAD to go buy the kit. Totally inspiring!!!!
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | April 19, 2009 at 09:22 PM
I'm not a scrapper, never have been. I never really got it. I love photography, but I just found the whole process, unnecessary. BUT - this album an AMAZING piece of art and you've totally changed my mind about the whole thing. Now I think I get why so many people adore you (besides your cute) :-)
Posted by: Jill @ Lune | April 19, 2009 at 09:57 PM
I'm in love with that new mutemath video!
Posted by: Allison | April 19, 2009 at 09:58 PM
oooo i am lovin the style of this scrapbook!! so cute. and kids crafts supplies? definitely. my housemates and i spend a lot of time colouring and making perler bead creations. :) have a good week!
Posted by: katie w | April 19, 2009 at 09:59 PM
i love it! i have had an idea to put my photos in a book and put my poems to them.
great site..
xoxo nita
Posted by: red tin heart | April 19, 2009 at 10:10 PM
i love that your scrapbooking is starting to look more and more like painting artworks ~ just bliss!
Posted by: Goddess Leonie | GoddessGuidebook.com | April 19, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Totally restful. I spent the entire.day. outside! In my newly gravel'd backyard! It's decadent.
Love the bubble gum shot.
Posted by: mrs boo radley | April 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM
YAY!!!! i love yummy scrappies from Elsie!!! welcome back to the land of the layouts!!!
Posted by: jen k | April 19, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Great book, thanks for the peek.
Posted by: nicole renee | April 20, 2009 at 12:49 AM
I LOVE your scrapbook. So pretty and cool, just like you :)
Posted by: sofia | April 20, 2009 at 01:34 AM
Deelish Elsie! I love it. I've been playing with my blog some more... did a handcrafted header... you're so inspiring...
MWAH!
Kimber RAE
Posted by: Kimberly Rae | April 20, 2009 at 01:39 AM
great pages! i'm hoping to be starting a new chapter in my life soon and this kit might just be the thing to help as a jumping off point. tres shnazzy.
ALSO - congrats on being featured in the flickr blog today! i saw the feature was on salvation mountain and thought right away "i wonder if they're using any of elsie's pics?" lo and behold, they did! what fun!
Posted by: laura kate | April 20, 2009 at 03:14 AM
Elsie! That keepsake kit is awesome! That is a very good idea. It's great when you meet new people and show them little things about you!! :)
Posted by: Six Gun Annie | April 20, 2009 at 03:44 AM
that scrapbook is gorgous....I've always wanted to use huge pictures in my books but never have. I will be starting once I move on from the mini album craze im in. I really like how you used your kit and then showed us. It really gives you an idea of size. Good selling technique. You have such a unique style and I love it! You always bring new ideas to the table. Sometimes I wonder...where does she come up with this stuff!? I'm glad you do though b/c it opens up new doors for us.
It was rainy here all day too...its still raining now and its 5:30 monday morning.
Posted by: Angela | April 20, 2009 at 05:37 AM
This is so amazing! I can't wait for my kit to arrive! :)
Posted by: Gesine | April 20, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Wow, Elsie I just love your style. Wished I had your talent.
Posted by: Dixie | April 20, 2009 at 07:02 AM
awwwwwwwwwww! your scrapbook is amazing I love the strawberrys. Can't wait to get my kit, I'm so inspired !thanks
Posted by: Elisa P | April 20, 2009 at 07:47 AM