The One with Teaching a Studio Calico Class - STITCHED!

Keeping secrets is not my forte! So I'm super glad I can finally divulge a big one - I'm teaching a class with Studio Calico called STITCHED! I stitch on seriously 90% of my layouts and cards. I LOVE the unique and home-spun look machine and hand stitching gives my layouts. In this class I'll be teaching (along with some ultra awesomely talented scrapbooking friends - Allison Waken, Amy Tan, Becky...

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The One with Insta-Lately Feb 28th Edition

Insta-lately's are happening more frequently! They're a nice way to round up what's been goin' down in the Evans household. Fox tried his hand at play doh for the first time... Sometimes, even though I know he's making a huge mess, I let him because he's learning and experimenting. And I get things done :)  Coming tomorrow to the 2Peas Garden:  This super thin washi tape in the...

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The One with Studio Calico OFFICE HOURS Layouts

It's the 27th! It's reveal day at Studio Calico! Woooo to the hooooo!  I don't know how they do it, but every month the kits get better and better. So much so that I made 5 layouts instead of the usual 4 this month :) I'll share them in the order that I created them: YOU ARE by Paige Evans Description: I had so much fun designing this "YOU ARE" exclusive Studio Calico cut file background! Of...

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The One with Studio Calico OFFICE HOURS Sneaks!

In just 12 hours the OFFICE HOURS kits go live at Studio Calico! I had so much fun with the kits this month I made FIVE layouts! I can't wait to share them all. But for now, here's a teaser: Come back at 12pm Eastern Time for the full reveal ...

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The One with the Noble Paiges Book Club!

I am so excited to announce the grand opening of Noble Paiges Book Club! Last month after I read the entire Me Before You by Jojo Moyes book in less than 24 hours I said, rather jokingly, that I'd like to start a book club. And then what-do-ya-know people actually said they'd be interested in joining an online book club! But, like I needed one more thing to add to my plate... Then Kelsey Noble (a...

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The One with February 2014 American Crafts Layouts

Today I'm sharing my two monthly layouts for American Crafts! 1ST PIGGIES by Paige Evans Journaling says: I can't tell you how excited I was the 1st time I was able to put your hair in pigtails! I love having a daughter! How to: Die cut an 11 1/2" doily from white cardstock then back each and every piece with patterned paper. Took about 3 hours... but I love all the color! Layer the die cut...

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The One with the Love Love (Shaped Challenge) Card

This week's cards challenge I came up with for the Create Blog was to make a shaped card. Time to think outside the square/rectangle box! Here's what I made: LOVE by Paige Evans  Card is 6" across How to: Trim concentric hearts from patterned papers then sew around each heart using cream thread. Layer the hearts together then sew a straight line down the middle to attach them all together....

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The One with Allie in China & Paige in Germany

My poor mom. Both of her daughters (and her only two grandchildren (Eric & Tanya, Allie & Tate - change that ASAP!!! :)) live far, far, far away.  We live in Germany. Got here in July 2013 and we'll probably be here 'til July 2016.  And then my little sister Allie and her husband Tate just moved to CHINA for six months to help teach English in elementary schools.  I've...

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The One with the Real Mom Real Reviews Feature

First, congrats to the American Crafts Valentine's Day Blog Hop winner, Amanda Johnson (and I just peeked at her blog - holy moly inspiring projects!!): Aaaaand, congrats to the Love Mini Workshop with Wilna Furstenburg winner, Wida Miller (another awesome blogger/cardmaker/crafter!): Amanda and Wida - email me at paigetaylorevans at gmail dot com to claim your prize! Okay, we now...

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