Today's Fresh finds: Books for creative living!!

As an avid reader and lover of all things creative I have to share when these two worlds collide. Most of these books I have not yet read, but I certainly want to, and have added them to my wish list.

These are  suggested reads to accompany you on your creative journey.

Available for pre-order

The Book of Doing: Everyday Activities to Unlock your Creativity and Joy by Allison Arden

Cool Craft: Explore your Creativity by Bridget Bodoano

Creative Stuff: An Activity Book for Visual Thinkers by Dave Gouveia

Available now!

Creative Foundations: 40 Scrapbook and Mixed-Media Techniques to Build your Artistic Toolbox by Vicki Boutin

The Graffiti Doodle Book by Andrew Pinder

and of course, by our own May Flaum, Scrapbook Workshop: the Best Techniques from your Favorite Scrapbook Bloggers

What are your favorite creative reads? Please share!

Fall is surrounding me here in Utah and I have managed to keep my fall decorations up and intact. (a big feat in a house full of boys) I wanted to add a little something else so I checked out some of my favorite sites with free printables and hit the jackpot, and you know me, I love to share!

1. Wraps from Rebecca Cooper
2. Favor box  from Yellow Mums
3. Quote from Craftily Ever After
4. Banner from Rebecca Cooper
5. Garland
6. Fortune cookies from Kind over Matter
7. Dinner helps from Anna and Blu
8. Quote from Rebecca Cooper

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Hello all- this post was up for a day on our Inside Access page- wanted to share with everyone in case you didn't see it.

wedding (Orangegirl photographs)

picnic in the park

field of pinwheels

Kate Spade

digital download

red, white, and blue

DIY paper pinwheels

mobile

Now go make a bouquet of pinwheels for your home!

Have you seen all of these jumbo bling products? Think of costume jewelry and you will get the idea of what I am talking about. These pieces are quite fun and I want to see them used. How about you? Have you tried to incorporate these embellishments into your  projects?

Teresa Collins Blingage

Bazzill Basics

Glitz Design

Prima

Tim Holtz

Websters Pages, sparklers

What do you think of this trend? Do share!

Many of you already know that I am happy spring is arriving. With spring comes pastels, bunnies, flowers, sunshine, and longer days. These products encapsulate what I think spring is all about. What products remind you of spring and the Easter holiday?

Elle's Studio pennants

hanging Easter decorations

Easter centerpiece

butterfly gift wrap kit

DIY spring centerpiece

Easter subway art (free download)

Easter egg ornaments

Cabachons

spring DIY bags

printable Easter bags

DIY Easter basket

cupcake liners

Happy Spring!