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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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Cheers, Friday.

I'm excited to get the plant stands listed today at 8AM, thank you for your excitement around them this week. I agree, sharing the behind the scenes can be a valuable addition to a project and it's something I would love to do more of moving forward.

I have been thinking about the second half of MAKE29 often this week. I am pretty sure I have September nailed down. I have the beginnings of a plan for October. November I'm cautiously optimistic about. And December is going to be brilliant, I just have to make sure I can make it work. I'm seriously considering an edition of 2900 of December. Which is absurd, but mostly exciting because I just want this product into as many hands as possible. We'll see. There are a lot of working parts.

And speaking of big goals and crafting adventures, I recorded a great podcast episode this week with Chris Guillebeau about his upcoming book The Happiness of Pursuit. Fun fact, I am IN the book. Like in the index and everything which feels a bit surreal and definitely cool. My chapter is called "The Love of the Craft" which is pretty rad. It's a good episode and I can't wait to share it (and many other fun ones) with you this September.

Something is in the air. Something good. I can feel it. Let's roll, Friday.

ps. next week I'm sharing a video tutorial for how to make that big black and white engineered print photo.

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26 responses to “around here.”

  1. Leah Avatar

    In a book?!?! So cool!!

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  2. Meg Avatar

    Can’t wait to read his book. I love reading your posts so I can’t wait to here what he has to say about you in his book! Congrats!

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  3. jennie Avatar

    Sitting in my classroom, waiting to meet a brand new class of students, and I am already feeling your good vibes. I’m excited for you, and man, do I already want a December Make 29 purchase!

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  4. Emily Avatar

    Shake It Off. I’m addicted. Can’t stop.

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  5. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    Please tell us more about that huge teddy bear! It looks like there’s a great story behind it…

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  6. Allison Avatar

    Exciting stuff! I already love the engineer print. And Shake it Off. Taylor is rad, I don’t care what anyone says!

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  7. Roos Avatar
    Roos

    2900?! Elise, how on earth are you going to make your thirties even awesome-er? 😉

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  8. Tiffany B. Avatar

    Congrats Elise! I can’t wait to read the book. I loved Chris’s last book. I can’t wait to see what you have for us next!

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  9. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    You have the gigantic Costco teddy bear! My kids were begging to buy one when we were out shopping last week! So fun!

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  10. Lara Avatar

    I want to know the story behind the teddy bear! Is there one? My daughter loves huge stuffed animals – she’s almost one, and she rolls around with a bear that’s a little smaller than her. It seriously keeps her occupied forever. But I think she might be scared of that bear! 🙂 Was Ellerie?

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  11. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    oh how exciting!! best of luck this school year!

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  12. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    LOL! we found him at COSTCO. he’s the best. check out #costcobear on instagram…

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  13. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    Oh man, not sure. Might have to retire. 😉

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  14. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    She doesn’t either, I think. 🙂

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  15. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    E LOVES HIM. we got him at costco. He’s her new best friend. 🙂

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  16. Britt Avatar

    You are one of the most inspiring people as far as your goals and follow through. I am so well-intentioned (and pregnant). Any little advice for getting the basics done each day so I can be more effective overall?
    Can’t wait to get me a plant stand!

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  17. Dare Maurik Avatar
    Dare Maurik

    I can’t WAIT for the podcast with Chris!
    Both of you have meant so much to my personal journey!! WOOO!

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  18. Photosbykris Avatar

    Oh so excited that I was able to snag one of your products, love your stamps. I know the perfect little succulent plant to put it in, on my desk of course.

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  19. Carrie Avatar

    So funny….I was just looking at engineered prints yesterday for my office wall. A giant black and white print of my baby’s tiny perfect little lips. Can’t wait to read your take!

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  20. Welcome Home Taylor Avatar

    Definitely excited for that book!
    xoxo
    Taylor

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  21. Lisa Goren Avatar

    All exciting things!!! Was looking at your instagram feed and loved that perfectionism quote from Lean In. You seem like the anti-perfectionist. Maybe you could write a post/ do a podcast on NOT being a perfectionist- just a thought to add to your list! Have a great weekend!

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  22. Kellie Avatar

    I’m pretty sure that’s the biggest teddy bear I’ve ever seen! Love it!!

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  23. Jody Avatar

    Suddenly excited and anxious for Christmas!
    #hurryupalready
    #unnecessaryhashtagonblogpost

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  24. Jennifer @ Brave New Home Avatar

    Haha, me and my kiddos always hug those giant teddy bears when we visit Costco.

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  25. Jen Tapler Avatar

    So that giant Costco bear. Pretty cute. Except when you’re getting on a plane to fly home to Hawaii from the mainland and there’s seriously a woman carrying one of them onto the flight!! WTF? She carried it on the plane. For real. Before boarding, we were wondering if she had to buy it it’s own ticket. She didn’t. Held it on her lap the entire 6-hour flight!

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