A Beautiful Mess

things that make me smile on a busy day...

First of all, some big boxes full of Daisy, Forrest and Bloom  at my doorstep yesterday! I am so exicted to see these new collections in stores now... here are a few of my faves from the Daisy (pet) collection...




a few of my fave papers.

epoxy stickers. i love the real stitches!


rub-ons... :D

ribbons.

a stamp font that i love much.


pretty much my favorite product to play with... chipboard buttons.

my favorite new album... i love the little window!

chipboard frames. i think i could use that pink one a million times... :)

and soft charms...
so much fun. now all i need to do is print out a few photos and make some little treasures this weekend. i have been dying to scrapbook this past week... it's the best feeling!

*sigh*

in other news... i updated my elsiecake Etsy shop today... here are a few peeks at what is new...





link here.
ok.... i have a pretty lengthy to*do*list for the rest of today... and guess what? tomorrow we will be helping the lovely brett and rachel move. I am so thrilled that they are finally here. It's going to be a lovely lovely summer.

The past few weeks have been crazy busy which isn't a bad thing, but you know.... this weekend is looking like it might be a little bit more chill and i couldn't be happier! 
Well, i am off to clean and cook and hopefully make felt dolls tonight (just for fun!). That makes me sound so domestic.... we can pretend! ;)
elsie
 

a share from my new book!

I thought it would be fun to share a few of my very favorite pages from my newest book!



(the darling little cocoa!)

(my favorite little boy in the universe)

(bright eyes lyrics)

(home decor inspired... i used a bamboo place mat on the layout)

(awe... weezer lyrics!)

(my sweet mom and dad)

(inspired by colorful beaded necklaces...)


(the lovely miss amber...i love her pages so much!)

(kendra. i love this. she is such a classic!)

(rachel is so talented.. it's really insane.)

(the page by candice melts my heart!)

i hope you enjoyed these little peeks. i have been feeling so loved opening my e-mail each day and hearing from people who are using the new book! it's so exciting. i also saw this cool little review of the new book. happy happy!

in other news, i have some news to share for my etsy shop....

(will share more images of the new goods in the next few days!)

and a new baby set of paintings for my bedroom (flaming lips lyrics, per usual).
happy monday! Elsie

 

New Book!

I am so excited! The new Recipe Book has just hit stores this week! :D Check it out at your local scrapbooking stores or click the link to the left in my sidebar.....

Have a nice friday! Elsie
ps.. if anyone has any other links to online stores where the new book is selling post them in the comments! :)

Claire & Cody samples and other fun stuff....

hope everyone had a lovely weekend.
the weather here is officially *amazing*, i hope you can say the same! :)

Here are some samples using our new Claire & Cody lines (in stores now!)....
rachel:


Kendra:


Suzy:


I want to give Suzy a special *CONGRATULATIONS!* for this! You are so talented! We are so happy for you!
Brenda:

over the weekend my friend, vanessa, turned 21 and we had a fun little robot party... here are a few photos!







i am really excited about some new painting and stitching projects i have been working on. after a dry spell that lasted a few weeks i am *verrrry* excited to say that my mind is full of ideas again. i think that being inspired to start a new project is definitely one of my top 3 favorite feelings in the world... :) love it!

and i am missing this face, badly....

xxo. elsie

ps. these photos of jenny lewis are so beautiful..... i love her style.

hi

i just wanted to share this new pic that my friend, wess, took. (flaming lips lyrics)
also, if you are interested... i did a few interviews recently that are online now...
this one was so much fun. and this was a phone interview. (here is another link so you can see ali's interview as well!) 
i always feel sort of silly doing interviews still, but they are still very fun. :)

well, my lovely friends from Red Velvet are coming to stay with me for the weekend. We are going to make art, take photos and  relax. so looking forward to this...

cheers!
 

*new* Hobby Lobby Collections!

I am super excited to announce that there are two new Love, Elsie collections at Hobby Lobby! You can also view and order the new products here! 
Here are a few peeks.....

Emma:






Josie:





There is also a brand new paper pad available including papers from Roxie, Betty and Toby.... :D

I am SO excited!

also check out my new Claire and Cody lines at your local scrapbook stores!





I saw lots of the new stuff here. Feel free to leave a link in the comments if you know of any other online stores that are carrying Claire and Cody! :D

xo, Elsie

claire*giveaway!

Since my Claire (and Cody!) collection has just arrived in stores, i decided to do a fun little giveaway to celebrate! Nothing too fancy this time, just sign your name and city.... i think i will ask Mr. Larson to choose the winner this time. :D

(the includes letter stickers, rub-ons, chipboard buttons, chipboard frames, acrylic stamps and soft charm frames)

GOOD LUCK! xoxo, elsie

love, elsie + valentines= too much sweetness!! :D

first of all... i wanted to share some links. You can view the complete Love,Elsie CHA release here! 

or you can look at claire,  cody, daisy or forrest! 

also... in honor of the day of *love*......

happy valentines day to all!!!! :D

CHA/New *Love,Elsie*

Such a great day today! It is *always* so much fun to share the new collections for the first time!
Here are a few photos from our booth....

Claire





Cody








Daisy





(and look who came to visit me! i love you, emma.)

Forrest

and more photos from our booth.....




Cool! :) well, that's all for tonight.... We are having a great time!
Be sure and stop by our booth if you are the show!

LOVE, elsie

ps. which collection are you most excited about?

pps.... almost forgot.....




(soooooooooo excited about the new book!) 

ok. goodnight. OVER AND OUT, scrapbookers!

introducing......

Claire:

Cody:

(layout by: Rachel)

(layout by: Kendra)

Daisy:

Forrest:


(layout by: Kendra)

I am going to share images of all the product tonight.... I just wanted to share a little peek at each of the new lines!
Love, Elsie