Get messy and kick start the mojo!

So it's 5:22pm on May 9th. Really.
Already.
I feel like I'm on a moped speeding down the highway over here!
Only it's more boring than that- like maybe it's an electric bike- not a Vespa which would be awesome actually.
My husband would take offense at my electric bike dig.
Electric bikes are apparently the sliced bread of motorized mobility.

Been on a "so many ideas, so little results" down swing lately.
I have the motivation and the inspiration but it's all going to pot on the page right now.
Last night- at around midnight I might add-
I made this.

Materials:  Red punchinella, plastic white embroidery grid and washi tape from Gauche Alchemy,
Crate Paper Storyteller paper, "I love" pin from A Flair for Buttons on Etsy, Heidi
Swapp "Epic" photomat, 7 Gypsies tape, American Crafts star border punch, Studio Calico wood
veneer hearts, camera, arrows and stars. Mister Huer in Schoolhouse red and Cream, Prima
Chalk ink stamp pad in cream and yellow.

Just trying to get over the hump and get cracking.
It's probably due to the piles and piles and PILES of crap on my desk.
Seriously- piles- it's not remotely fun to look at it since it's begging to get cleaned.
I'm starting to show on my pages.

 Here are some detail shots:

Creepily accurate map!

Perfect for Project Life or for those who prefer smaller embellishments on their pages.
I bought a "choose your own mix" pack of 12 flair buttons and got to mix and match.
A Flair for buttons- Etsy.

I've had these GCD Studio paper strips since last summer but they were hidden away in a
random flower pot I was supposed to alter. I found them while searching for my bag
of sewing machine thread which has been missing for over a month. 

I watered down some neon yellow paint and spilled it on the page.After it dried, I sprinkled some black Mister Huey mist on it but everything ran together. I finally realized I don't need to buy black staples. I can just use a permanent marker on the ones I already have. Brain? Where have you been?

GRATUITOUS CUTE TODDLER SHOT!!!!

May 7th- Wants to walk the dog but refuses to take the hat off. It's 70 degrees out.

UPDATE!!! Studio Calico just released it's Summer 2012 collection!! HEXAGON MASK!!!! Mistable fabric Ali font Thickers!! SUNRAY STAMP! And typewriter wood veneers! It's gonna be an AWESOME June!!!

MuChos SmOoChEs!
Michelle

Scrap FX Blog Hop Winner and a page for Cocoa Daisy

Hello!
The winner for the Scrap FX goodies is Paula of My Creative Ramblings.

UPDATE- May 8th! Paula DID follow my blog but for some reason I didn't get a notice so disregard yesterday's note. Sorry Paula- you got back to me right away- thank you!

It sure was a crazy weekend. International  Scrapbooking Day had me jumping from Cocoa Daisy to Scrapbooks and Cards Today (a Canadian Magazine) trying to finish challenges on time.

Here is a page for the graffiti challenge over at Cocoa Daisy- have you SEEN the Graffiti Bridge kit?
It's SO AWESOME!!!

I made this for for the Cocoa Daisy Kite Strings challenge in which you had to use more than 12 inches
of string. The chipboard is from Scrap FX.  The washi tape is from Gauche Alchemy which has some fantastic color and print themed combos- check the out HERE.  

Naturally the kit already sold out. I am a stamp subscriber so I at least got my hands on their FABULOUS stamps!

Some detail shots!

The photo is printed on the back of the paper

by mistake giving it a painterly look. 

It took 4 days to dry so I couldn't touch it much...

which is why it's wonky on the page.

I used watered down cream colored acrylic paint and washi tape to alter
this chipboard title- one of my all time favorites from Scrap FX.

Gauche Alchemy washi tape- get some!
The black staples are from Making Memories
love how rock and roll they look!

Side note!
This:

Miss Lola does ATTITUDE in the BEST way!

Much love mi gente!
Michelle

CHIPBOARD MADNESS! Welcome to the Scrap Fx Blog Hop!!

HELLO!!!
Welcome, welcome chipboard lovers!
It's so great to finally share my LOVE for Scrap FX with people who understand!

My name is Michelle.
I'm living it up in Brooklyn, NY, USA with husband Dave and STAR of the show: Miss Lola.

I was over the moon when I heard I would be joining the Scrap FX design team!
I then did a double take when I saw the work of my fellow team mates.
There's not a middling talent in the whole bunch!

Here's today's mission (should you choose to accept it):

• You have 11 fantastic blogs to navigate.
• You have until midnight Sunday, May 6th (Eastern Standard Time) to do so.
• You MUST leave a comment on EACH BLOG to win the GRAND PRIZE:

Just over 100 dollars worth of Scrap FX Chipboard!!
Many which you may NOT find in US stores!

Blog Hop Order

• Michelle Logan       http://mlogandesigns.blogspot.com.au/
• Bellaidea                  www.bellaideascrapology.blogspot.ca
• Erin                            http://scrappin-sisters.blogspot.com
• Kristine                    http://kristine89.blogspot.com
• Michelle H.              http://myanaloglife.blogspot.com   YOU ARE HERE (YAY!)
• Misty                         www.myscraptherapy.com
• Rachelle                   www.rachiebabe56.blogspot.com    
• Scarlett                     http://scarlettsscrapoirs.blogspot.com.au/
• Sharryn                    www.sharrynt.blogspot.com
• Yuka                          http://nsnlso.blogspot.com/     
• SCRAP FX                http://www.scrapfx.com.au/blog

I will be giving away a prize for anyone who follows this blog using Networked Blogs or Google Reader or the email link at the upper right.
You can also follow my Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram feeds (boxes to the right of this screen).
Leave a separate comment for each way you've decided to follow and I will enter you to win my prize. 
The more ways you follow the more chances you have to win. 

My Analog Life Blog Hop Special- A wedding themed mini kit!
Just follow and leave a comment letting me know!

Ok onto my special project for today.
You'll see several versions of the Shadow Box on the hop- they are SPECTACULAR!
Perfect for a Mother's Day Gift and a real challenge for an everyday moments scrapper like me.
This one is on it's way to Grandma's House.

 I painted the box light grey and used coarse texture gel to add a chevron surface texture to the
frame but realized the final look was too edgy for a baby project so the buttons went on top.
 I FINALLY got rid of all those pink and mint green buttons!!! WHEW!

Quick detail shots:

Scrap FX script font wordletts are delicate but wonderfully durable!
This one went through misting, pastel crayons direct to surface and finally heat
 embossing with Stampendous Shabby Chic powder before I decided on a look.

Teeny tiny 2 and a half inch shoes! THE CUTENESS! 

I just layered the buttons all willy nilly.
I used Zip Dry paper glue.My glue gun would have been
great but it gets too messy for small items like buttons.  

Thanks for joining the Scrap FX blog hop and for joining me here on My Analog Life!

Now off you go to ooh and ahh over Misty's latest project over at: www.myscraptherapy.com

MuChoS SmOoChEs!
Michelle

Everyday Stories blog hop WINNER

HIYA!!
I'm SO evil!
I'm forcing you to read my actual blog post to find out who won the Everyday Stories blog Hop e-book prize.
Don't worry- it's a short post.

It's a crazy week around here!
Tomorrow Wednesday, May 3rd starting at 6pm I am part of the SCRAP FX blog hop! 
Woo hoo!
You'll have 2 chances to win scrappy goodies if you follow or leave a comment.

Some photos:

GRAND PRIZE- what you get if you follow each blog in the hop
100 dollars worth of chipboard goodness, most not available in the US yet.

Wedding Theme mini pack
What you get if you are a followers (new or old) of My Analog Life

SNEAKY PEEEEEK!
I'm so in love with my project- it's meant to be a gift for Mother's Day- I may have to keep it.
I am a Mom after all!

 Miae is the lucky winner of the Everyday Stories e-book prize on this blog! YAAAYYY!

To everyone who swung by for yesterday's Everyday Stories blog hop- THANK YOU!
I hope to see you again!

MuChoS SmOoChEs!
Michelle

Tell YOUR story. The Everyday Storyteller BLOG HOP

Hello!!! 
Welcome to the Everyday Storyteller blog hop!


Everyday Storyteller is a fantastic e-book with 33 contributors providing practical ideas and tips for telling the most important story of all- YOURS!


I am so incredibly honored to share a bit of my story telling style in this wonderful new publication.


You are cordially invited to the VIP launch party at 8:30pm CDT on Friday, May 4. 
There will be more than $700 in prizes given away so RUN don't walk and sign up!

Guess what? I have a copy to give away today! 
Just please leave a comment below telling me your favorite tip or technique for capturing your family's story.
You have until midnight tonight- central US time- hurry! 
Only one entry per person please!


Here is the order of the blog hop:
Cheryl Ashcraft- cherylisadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com
Anna Aspnes- annaaspnesdesigns.com
Katie Clemons- www.makingthishome.com
Elise Blaha- eliseblaha.typepad.com
Paula Gilarde- paulagilarde.com
Sara Gleason- plantyourstory.com
Michelle Hernandez- myanaloglife.blogspot.com << You are here! YAY!
Debbie Hodge- www.getitscrapped.com
Katrina Kennedy- www.captureyour365.com
Amy Kingsford- www.amykingsford.com
Cindy Liebel- tctliebel.typepad.com
Crystal Livesay- liveyourstories.com/blog
Robyn Meierotto- pinktrikedesign.com
CD Muckosky- cdmuckosky.com
Nancy Nally- scrapbookupdate.com
Christine Newman- listgirl.com
Ashli Oliver- purplemailbox.com
Amanda Padgett- everydayelementsonline.com
Renee Pearson- reneepearson.com/rpblog
Lynnette Penacho- nettiodesigns.com
Elle Price- ellesstudio.blogspot.com
Heather Prins- eatherprins.wordpress.com
Traci Reed- www.tracireed.com
Lauren Reid- onestorydown.com
Amber Ries- zaubera.blogspot.com
Kristin Rutten- logyourmemory.com
Betsy Sammarco- justapharmgirl.blogspot.com
Jenn Smith-Sloane- liveteachcreate.com
Jessica Sprague- jessicasprague.com
Melissa Stinson- scrappyjedi.com
Amy Tan- amytangerine.blogspot.com
Tiffany Tillman- simplytiffanystudios.com
Jennifer Wilson- simplescrapper.com


But wait! That's not all. (ha!)


I have a great visual story telling tip for you today:

When looking for scrappy layout ideas or inspiration, walk the local mall or streets in your town. 

I keep a visual journal of scrap page ideas I get while walking around. Pinterest and galleries aside- many of my best ideas come from looking at store displays.

Example:

SO fun! How about mixing up font sizes on your next layout?

The Gap's store window shows the latest  neon and triangles trends but what I really liked
were the easy to make flowers. Just cut paper into strips, pin the pieces together using a
a brad and fan them out. Instant flower goodness!

Your photos don't have to be perfect- they are literally just notes on the margin. As long as they make sense to you later they will be great for scrappy inspiration when your mojo is flagging.

Thanks for joining the hop today!
Don't forget to join the fun this Friday at the VIP event! 

(Also, leave a comment to be entered in the book give away!)

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle
http://www.everydaystoryteller.com/