Project Life Instagram Giveaway!

I love giveaways especially when it involves crafting! I won an amazing Travel Pack from Crate Paper on Instagram. It is 100% my style and I have used a little bit of the pack on my travel pages. Have a few ideas for pages from California as well. The set is called Journey and it is adorable! It has tepees, glampers, arrows, and more. Below are a few of the pages I have made with my pack! These are pages from NYC and New Orleans!

Project Life

I just started my first Project Life book and I'm obsessed. My last scrapbook was Smashbook but I just had too many pictures. Project Life is super easy to do and I love all the adorable journaling cards. One thing my Smashbook lacked was journaling. Yes I could have added myself, but I think the journaling cards really make you tell a story. Even going through my pictures I remembered little stories I wanted to add. This scrapbook is starting with my trips to NYC, Virginia, North Carolina, and California. I love pictures and feel like these books let me feel less guilty about printing 200+ pictures.

Paper and decor from Hobby Lobby

Journaling cards from a pack can't remember which one...

Paper and decor from Hobby Lobby. Journaling cards from Michaels the snap brand.

Journaling cards were a Project Life pack and the cork United States is from Hobby Lobby. The stamps were an alphabet set from Stampin Up.

The cards are all from a Project Life kit, the stickers and wood globe are from Hobby Lobby.

These journaling cards were a free downloadable from this blog: http://www.sweetcarolinestudio.com/2014/06/happy-camper-new-release-exclusive.html?m=1

The rest of the decor was from Hobby Lobby, and the paper was from a card pack.

I use the Overgram app to add text to pictures like I did on this page. It's free to download. http://www.overquick.com/

The adventure paper was from a free downloadable. The other paper was from a really old card pack I had.

These cards were all cut from 12 by 12 paper I bought at Hobby Lobby. The little flag is from a set of flags I bought years ago. Lots of people asked how I add text to my pictures. I use the overgram app which is FREE! 

I used Stampin Up alphabet letters, a Project Life card kit, paper from Hobby Lobby, and a snap pack from Michaels.

I used paper from Hobby Lobby, a snap pack from Michaels, and a Stampin Up wood stamp.

Wood paper is from Hobby Lobby, trees are from Jo Ann's,journaling cards are from a snap pack.

Journaling cards were from a snap pack, wooden journey was from Hobby Lobby and the wooden car was from Jo Ann's.

Paper was from Hobby Lobby and an old set from Archivers RIP! Mini clothes pins and twine was from Target dollar spot. The big clothes pin was from Michaels I think? The feathers and letters were both Stampin Up and I used embossing powder on them. 

Paper Hobby Lobby. Journaling cards Target card pack.

Sticker and wood paper Hobby Lobby, card pack for journaling card Target, arrow cards Project Life card pack, and the glamper was a downloadable. Get it here: 

http://www.studiocalico.com/digital/free/wanderlust-printable-shapes

Washi tape and pink journaling cards from Target, glitter paper and arrow sticker Hobby Lobby, white journaling card Project Life card pack.

Pink journaling card and pink triangle paper Target card pack, glitter paper Hobby Lobby, two journaling cards were free downloadables. Get them here: http://www.studiocalico.com/digital/free/wanderlust-printable-shapes

http://www.sweetcarolinestudio.com/2014/06/happy-camper-new-release-exclusive.html?m=1

Too many things on this pages tickets and decor Hobby Lobby, chevron paper was old not sure where I got it. Wooden airplane and vacay from Michaels. Journaling card, pink and orange paper a Target card pack.

Paper, glitter stickers, and pennants from Michaels. Twine was from the Target dollar spot. Journaling card was from a card pack my friend gave me. 

Paper was from Hobby Lobby and Michales. The gold embellishments were from Michaels.

Wooden Christmas Tree DIY

I have had this on my crafting to do list for a long time! Every time I'm looking through Pinterest at Christmas DIY projects this comes up. I wanted to do a pallet Christmas tree but I realized that it would be easier to just go to Lowes and have them cut it for me. I came up with measurements for small trees and liked how they turned out. I made 7 trees total 1 has 5 layers and the rest have 4. Below are measurements.

30" 7 pieces

20" 1 piece

15" 7 pieces 

10.5" 7 pieces 

8" 7 pieces

5.5" 7 pieces 

Here I put out all the wood by size.

I used butcher paper to stain the wood on. The stain I got was dark which was perfect because I only had to do one layer. 

I let everything sit out and dry for a few hours.

Once it was all dry I got to work hammering these trees together. The wood I got was 2" thick so I bought 3" nails. The finished product turned out amazing!

California Hikes

California is nothing but beautiful hills. I have been hiking a bunch and really love the views out here. Ventura and Santa Barbara are the bulk of where I have hiked. It's a really pretty area to explore for vineyards, tasting rooms, and of course beautiful views! Below are some of the hikes with miles and links to plan your hike!

Chumash Trail: Pt. Mugu, Valley trail, and Mugu beach

I have hiked this a few different times and ways and LOVE the view. It's right across from the ocean and you can hear the waves from most parts of the climb. This is a really steep one but when you get to the top it's worth it. There is a beach right across the road if you want to dip your toes in the water after! The trail is 2 miles round trip but a real workout because of the climb.

http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/mugu-peak-hike-point-mugu-state-park/

Inspiration Point:

I got really lost trying to read the directions off hiker speak...but it led me to a really cool view that was off the path. The best way is to double check the trail signs and follow the Jesusita signs to the Inspiration Point. This trail is really cool because it is partly on private land and you can see horses! It also has a water fountain and rest area along the way which worked out because I drank my entire camel back and had to refill! It's 6.7 miles round trip. 

http://www.santabarbara.com/activities/hikes/jesusita_to_inspiration_point/

Rattlesnake Trail:

When getting to here don't search for Rattlesnake Trail search for Skofield Park. It isn't easy to find. Parking is just what you can find there isn't a lot. This trail is pretty cool and I actually saw a little water! Rattlesnake Canyon Trial is 5 miles round trip and a bit rocky. 

http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/parks/features/pathstrails/skofield.asp

Sherman Peak Trail:

This is the highest I have ever hiked in my life! 9,909 ft. looking out over the mountains. Cold at times and not a soul on the trail this was a perfect escape. If you want to hear nothing but the wind and birds this is the trail for you. Lots of tall trees and a huge opening to view the mountains. You will be at the highest point looking down at all the mountains. It's 5 miles round trip in the Sequoia National Forest.

http://www.summitpost.org/sherman-peak/250336

Camp Nelson Trail:

The Camp Nelson Trial is a popular mountain biking trail. We camped at the head of the trail in the Quaker Meadow Christian Camp. I drove shuttle for my bf and his friends so they could ride the trail. When the guys were done me bf and I hiked the trail backwards. It was a really pretty trail with lots of redwoods and even one to hike through! We decided to hike it backwards to watch out for oncoming bikers. This is a 5 mile trail but we only hiked half way to the big tree.

http://www.sequoiamountainadventures.com/camp-nelson-trail.html

Moro Rock:

This trail is in the Sequoia National Forest but I wouldn't really call it a trail. It's a pretty steep stairway to a great view. If you are afraid of heights I wouldn't try this one. During parts of the trail there aren't guard rails! We went around sunset but didn't bring head lamps so we had to go down early. Some people brought picnics for the top to enjoy the view. 

http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/moro-rock-sequoia/