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KISS : keep it simple, stupid.

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I have been struggling in the crafting department since coming to California. I guess it's hard to be without the normal routine and piles of stuff to use as supplies. Completely frustrated yesterday afternoon, I decided to forget the product and focus on the message in a love letter to Paul. (Images are out of focus to keep the words for just P.)

Supplies : book rings and 4×6 dividers from Office Depot, pen by American Crafts, photos by Lisa Welge.

PS. writing a love letter, even to yourself, is quite therapeutic.

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12 responses to “KISS : keep it simple, stupid.”

  1. summer Avatar
    summer

    i really like you and your ideas, elise. how darling and cool you are.

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  2. Amy Tan Avatar
    Amy Tan

    oh i love how simple this is and he’ll just love it.
    come scrapbook with me, i have way too much stuff! oh and i know you probably don’t need to as your wedding is amazing, but i’ll be working with LA Photo Party at this event on Sunday: http://www.mindyweiss.com/ridiculous-wedding-event/
    xo!

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  3. Vivianna Avatar
    Vivianna

    this is so beautiful. I can’t stop looking through your blog

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  4. christen Avatar
    christen

    love it!

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  5. lacy Avatar
    lacy

    so beautiful. he will prob love it more than anything you could have crafted over hours and hours. love moments when you get to meet yourself right where you are and things are all ok, better even. I’m inspired! Gonna do a little love note to my love today. thanks E!

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  6. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    Again another inspiring project I’m going to do the same for my hubby, I’m sure he’ll love it and what a momento.

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  7. rose Avatar
    rose

    perfecto. sometimes it’s easy to forget it’s not all about the latest paper/ribbon/chipboard. love love letters

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  8. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Very cute.

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  9. Gillian Avatar
    Gillian

    I love this I’m sure Paul will too! Loving love is awesome : )

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  10. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    such a cool idea!! Im trying to come up with a super cool scrapbook type thing for my boyfriend and my five year (dating) anniversary next Feb… thanks for adding to the idea file!

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  11. Rebekah Avatar
    Rebekah

    I’m sure he loved it! Very fun! And I like it that what you wrote is so personal you couldn’t share. Cool.
    Great post, below, about using handwriting. I just got a wacomb tablet and I’ll be coming here to see your tips. Thanks!

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  12. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    Elise, your blog is so great. I love your projects. I just got married ten days ago, and I’m going to make a book documenting the wedding weekend/honeymoon. I love your ideas!

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