enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

  • january wrapped.

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    I am trying to take a photo a day again. Last year I lost steam in April. This year, I have already missed a few days but am chugging on regardless. Above are the results from January. (The mosaic was created using flickr and the mosaic maker @ big huge labs.)

    Thank you for your feedback so far on the giveaway post. Most signs point to, mini-books, photos, personal stories & a letterpress tutorial. All good stuff I will keep in mind. Comments will close tonight at 9:30 EST.

    Also, If you are looking for Valentine related crafts : I did a project for Cafe Mom that should go up later this week. I will keep you posted.

  • seven randoms : super bowl halftime edition.

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    I was tagged a while back for seven random facts. It took a Super Bowl half time and some wine to prepare this post.

    1. My family had a van with a CD player before we had one in our house. I remember sitting out in the garage listening to Brandy and the Beach Boys in the car. Yes, I had a Beach Boys CD. I also had a Billboard hits of 1950-1959. I had no good sense for music so I just adopted my dad's taste. Good times.

    2. Facebook only advertises Barack Obama and engagement rings at me. The Obama ones I understand – my profile says liberal. But have they noticed I have been in a relationship for 2.5 years and think I need to get myself a ring? Because seriously? Facebook? I KNOW. 🙂

    3. I have to turn off the heater in my car to parallel park. I always get nervous and start to sweat. The heater just makes it worse.

    4. Dancing around the apartment to a fantastic song is one of my most favorite things to do.

    5. Paul and I are not engaged and I have already designed our save the dates. I told him my idea last night – he approves.

    6. I used to get really embarrassed when I didn't know a certain band that people were talking about, so I would just pretend I did. Now I just say "WHO?" It's awkward for about two seconds as opposed to the horrible six minutes when someone inevitably said "Oh yeah? What's your favorite song by them?" and I was forced to answer, "you know…that one."

    7. When people wave their cell phones at concerts I am simultaneously embarrassed by my generation for being lame and also proud that so many of us don't smoke.

  • oh hey! a giveaway!

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    Sweet MAGIC it's February! My birthday month and my favorite month. To celebrate, I am hosting a giveaway. It's called "These Are My Favorite (Pink, Purple, Red & Blue) Flat Things That Will Fit In A 9×12 Envelope." Because HEY! I hate paying a lot for shipping but I love to give away stuff.

    Inside the thick envelope there will be: pretty & hard to find papers, my 2nd favorite Tiny Art Print by KAL (my first favorite is hanging on my wall in original form), discontinued Paper Source labels (gasp! – These are worth AT LEAST $2 each!!), letterpress prints & cards and other cool paper goods.

    To enter, leave a comment telling me what you would like to see more of on this blog. If you can't think of anything, just leave your name and that will count too. Internationals, PLAY ALONG! I promise I will ship the envelope outside the US if you win. Giveaway will close Monday night and I will announce a winner on Tuesday.

    Hooray! And go FOOTBALL! It's February AND Super Bowl Sunday!

    p.s. There are still valentines for sale! You're favorite lover and/or friend will be so touched.

  • so cool.

    How cool is this idea?

    Paul and I might make them into T-shirts.

    I am running on empty – it has been a very busy week with the no sleep + the many hours of work. I am very much looking forward to tomorrow. A real live day of rest.

    If you emailed (or commented) to request a reprint, look for an order form and some more information in your inbox tomorrow morning.

    Good-night!

  • possible reprint.

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    Happy Friday!

    I am considering running a third edition of the above print. I want to be sure there is enough interest to justify the letterpress set-up cost. They would be $5 each (+ $1.50 shipping) and probably sold privately, not through etsy.

    Please email me at elise.blaha@gmail.com if you are interested.

    Have a great weekend and look for a cool giveaway here on Sunday to kick of my favorite month, February.

  • journaling + thank you.

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    I am loving my 5 Year Diary. It is surprising how easy it has been to think of something to say every single day. There is not a lot of space which means I can be very concise. (Somedays this is easier than others.) But, wow, it is such a cool idea and already something I treasure. Thank you for such a perfect gift, vero. Now please get a blog.

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    Thank YOU for the Valentine card love. It is a fun "I LOVE YOU" and I am hoping to sell 250 cards. Lofty goal, I know, but that is how many envelopes I bought. Ha!

    Happy happy Thursday.

  • you’re the bookmarks toolbar to my internet browser.

    I have not been sleeping very well these past couple nights. On the one hand, "#$%@!" because I look like the boogy-man, but on the other hand, "Excellent!" because it means my brain is crafty again.

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    Originally, I had planned on doing a whole letterpressed Valentine card line but then I got two jobs and suddenly it was the 28th of January. This idea came Monday night and I decided to run with it. The cards are flat printed, but lovely just the same.

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    They are customizable and ready to be as funny or sweet as you. Perfect for Valentine's Day and priced to sell. Available in singles or packs of 4.

    Also, just added this morning: 4×6 letterpressed "08 in sum" cards. I wanted to do a mini-book kit out of these but again, I fell off the bus. They would make a perfect cover for a simple 2008 photo album.

  • snow!

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    Top photo: There was a dusting of snow when I woke up this morning and it continued to fall for most of the day. I am so looking forward to hibernating tomorrow.

    Bottom photo: I am slowly filling in my mini diary from marta's shop. I am being careful with this one and never forcing the entries – makes it even more special.

  • sweet deal.

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    I am a big online browser but not a big online buyer. But I clicked a link tonight that took me to J.Crew and I saw they were having a take an extra 30% off sale items sale. I think 30% of the women of the world are on the site right now because MAN, is it sloooooow. I stuck it out and came away with two pretty pairs for just 22% of their original price.

    Sweet deal.

    p.s. Hooray for the chalkboard paint love.
    p.p.s. I am finally going to letterpress again on Wednesday. I am so happy to be excited about it again.

  • i just emailed paul to ask if we can paint the walls in our kids’ rooms with chalkboard paint.

     

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    I blame Ali's baby room tour and Heidi Swapp's CHA update.