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And the giveaway goes to.... Cass!   cass  said: I love the style of your blog! Just found you on twitter and am smitten. Thanks for the chance to win! Lost and Found is some of my favorite scrapbook materials lately!!! Cass Congratulations!   Send me your mailing address to Katie@katieorse.com   and I'll get your giveaway goodies to you. Read Full Story

Giveaway contents: * Journal Spilling book by Diana Trout: Filled w/ ideas, art journaling tips and how to's to help you begin * Papercrafting door hanger kits (boy and girl): everything you need is included to start creating a personalized door hanger * 2 Lost and Found 6x6 paper packet * EK's edger punch * Katie Orse 'Ame' journal sleeve & blank journal book   One winner will enjoy this Giveaway Goodie Box sent directly from me. It's simple. All you need to do is leave... Read Full Story

 Happy Valentine's Day to you all!   I have to admit, this day usually comes and goes with me. My husband is usually away on this day, and then 5 days later we  celebrate our wedding anniversary. I know...I'm trying my best not to lump two special occasions into one day, right?  When you have a loved one who is away... well, you really don't  celebrate much. But one of my favorite traditions to get over this is to play  love songs that remind me of him. I know I'm... Read Full Story

I've been missing in action these past few days. Mostly because I'm working on my studio/office re-do. It's been on my mind for several months already, but I really needed to reorganize and create workstations. Most of what I did for the business was in two areas (sewing and creating artwork). I really need three areas: computer area, sewing area, and design area).  If you follow me on Pinterest, you may have noticed that I've been pinning project tables. The ones inspired by Pottery Barn... Read Full Story

My Journaling inspiration for this week:   Source: flickr.com via Katie on Pinterest  I love trying out new backgrounds in my art journaling. Source: flickr.com via Katie on Pinterest     Documenting a month via art journaling.  I'm trying this one!     Source: flickr.com via Katie on Pinterest Source: czekoczyna.blogspot.com via Katie on Pinterest     It should be fun testing out new backgrounds and using photos in this week's journaling... Read Full Story

  I've been reading this book. My goal is to find a personal solution to help better manage  my time, home and family.  It's been a challenge to work at home and balance family schedules. One of the systems that I have in place is our family's  meal planning. I've tried other meal planning programs and we just didn't seem to click. I needed something that was VERY simple and without a service that required  a monthly fee for something that I could  easily create myself... Read Full Story

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Would you like to have this Gratitude Journal for yourself? I made a second one and would love to give it away!  Join my Facebook page  HERE  and you'll be automatically entered for my drawing. Share my business with your friends. Tweet or Facebook this blog post. Once we reach 300 the drawing begins! One winner will be chosen . Read Full Story

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Pin It   Before After I finally got a chance to go back into the studio to finish work on my 2012 gratitude journal. This weekend I began adding some of my favorite inspirational quotes. Most of what I have are clips from my internet readings, article notes that I come across, quotes, and mental notes from the day. The goal: to have more gratitude in 2012. {I'm thinking about going back and adding a 2012 banner on the cover.} The materials: -4x6 spiral hardbound sketch... Read Full Story