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There's nothing more relaxing than a lazy Sunday morning sipping my delicious "King's Road" coffee using my favorite mug, while still in my pj's at 10:30! What a perfect time to update my blog.

If you are like me, you have zillions (is that really a number?) of photos that you are planning to organize -- one day! Well, until that "one day" comes around, here is an easy way to keep and display your photos: in the newly created Altered Artworks photo box and photo holder. This altered box holds all your 4" x 6" photos in one place, filed with three tab dividers (family, vacation, school, etc.). As a bonus, you can choose one or two of your favorite photos to display with the coordinating photo clip.

Altered with beautiful designer papers, coordinating buttons and ribbon, this two-piece set is available in many styles. Look for an upcoming workshop where you can create your own photo box and holder set, just in time for those summer and back-to-school photos.

How do I choose my color combinations?

I want to share with you my newest clipboard set, personalized for Elysa's boss at Handbago.com. Kris is so sweet - she dropped off Elysa last week and wanted to meet "the family behind the intern". We got to talking about the creation of her company and wound up discussing ways I can market mine!

As a thank you, I altered a clipboard using the colors of Handbago.com: black and white with a hint of lime green (or as I like to call it lemongrass). Keeping with the sophisticated look of their logo, I stuck with only these three colors, and embellished the clipboard using ribbons with differing textures and widths and added charms. I also altered a pen to coordinate with the clipboard.

I hope she likes it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Here is the result:

Day 2 - Hey, I can get used to this! Here is a photo of one of my favorite altered artwork pieces from the clipboard ensemble. Using fun cherry-theme designer papers, this clipboard measures 6" x 9" and comes with two pads of lined paper. The clipboard is embellished with coordinating ribbons, flowers, buttons and a personalized tag. It easily fits into your handbag or tote. Need to make a Shopping List? Things to Do? Errands to Run? Wish List? Guest List? This clipboard will be your new BFF. Well, maybe not, but it will come close! Also, look at the slideshow to the right to see some other works in my current collection.

Day 1
Today started like every other day: wake up the kids, walk the dog, eat a piping bowl of nutritious oatmeal, and then put my chauffeur cap on to take the girls to their respective summer jobs. Then it happened. Elysa sat me down and said, "Mom, you need to create your own blog!" Well, I can never resist her adorable face, especially since she has slightly puffed cheeks from her wisdom teeth extractions last Friday! So, here it is: my very own blog. So grab your coffee, clear off your craft table, and join me in my new adventure.