My Life Is Wherever I am

A New Start

2012-03-01T13:17:00.000-08:00

I tell myself that everyday -life is full of surprises. For those of you who don't know I got laid off at work this past Monday at American Crafts. It's still hard to believe. I worked for them for 4 1/2 years. But it's time to move on to bigger and better things. I'm just so amazed at how many opportunities have come to me in the last couple of days for work. I have all this freedom to do what I want. :) Everything is falling into place and I couldn't be more happy. I want to thank all of my designer friends, close friends, and family for all the support they have shown me through this change in my life. (you know who you are) It couldn't get any better.

It just happened to work out that I was able to go with my mom and sister to my grandma's house on Tuesday and Wednesday. What a nice getaway it was to be with family and to take a breather before getting back into things. It was a nice retreat. We were able to go through all her photos and scan them into the computer so we can have them. I love family history and I love seeing pictures of my mom as a little kid. I was super happy. I was in my happy place.

Here's to the new adventures in my life. A new start.

Right Now

2012-02-20T13:34:00.000-08:00

This is how I feel right now and I hope that it will stay like this.

( I am making this into a print for a few people already. Let me know if you're interested. :))

36 hours in Vegas

2012-01-26T22:24:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I went to Vegas with some of my favorite girls. We had a blast. You would be surprised of how much we did with the 36 hours we were there. Not to mention we slept about 16 of those hours. :) Our form of partying in vegas is eating at the yummy restaurants and shopping and going to shows. We did just that. First stop was lunch at Cabo Wabo. It was so delicious as you can see in the photo below.

We then did some shopping at Urban Outfitters and H&M. Found some goodies there for sure. Next stop was Serendipity. Enjoyed every bite. The best stop of the whole trip.

We ended the night with Phantom of the Opera. It was so great and so was the whole trip. Not to mention I lost a little bit of money. And I will end with that! Happy Weekend!

Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Video

2012-01-23T20:54:00.000-08:00

Things have been quite crazy around here. When I say here I mean work (well pretty much every part of my life) but especially work. We are getting ready for CHA. A little over a week ago Liz asked us to come play with her and her new line with American Crafts called Neapolitan. It was full of laughter and eating lots of donuts. A little too many donuts if I say so myself. Enough with that, now let's get to the best part -the video. Enjoy!

The List of 23

2012-01-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I turn another year older tomorrow. Since I for some reason missed my list last year, I can't remember if I did it or not. So here is to The List of 23:

1. Dance more
2. Go on a vacation (New York in March!)
3. Run a 1/2 marathon
4. Read all the way through one book
5. Finish a mini album of some sort for myself.
6. Graduate from college
7. Go on more bike rides
8. Take more pictures
9. Write in journal more often
10. Write thank you notes monthly
11. Appreciate the people in my life more
12. Don't procrastinate homework. Get good grades
13. Learn a new trick
14. Improve in my designing skills
15. Maintain a clean room
16. Make the best out of any bad situation
17. Feel more confident about myself
18. Host a giveaway on my blog
19. Ask a boy out
20. Go for a hike
21. Go on a helicopter ride
22. Send out birthday cards
23. Make handmade gifts

I feel good about these. This is going to be easy as ~~pie~~ I make it. Here goes nothing!

DIY Ruffled Shower Curtain

2012-01-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it? I finally completed something that I started. It only took me 8 months to complete. At least I did it, right? That's what I have to keep telling myself. It was one of those projects where I had all this ambition in the beginning and then I lost it. I am so glad it's done and ready to be used and seen. It just feels that good!

Week #1: Weekend Recap

2012-01-08T20:53:00.000-08:00

This weekend was so grand. It was my last weekend of freedom before school starts so I did as much as possible! Hung out with my close friends, finished some projects i've been brewing up for awhile, went to one of my new favorite places to eat, did some shopping, and ended it with a cold walk outside.

1. Enjoying dinner around the coffee table at the boys.
2. The shower curtain is finally finished! Better late than never.
3. Making paper lollies with my sister using old American Crafts paper. First project using my new cameo.
4. Chipotle with Andi and the girls.
5. Sitting and enjoying the atmosphere while the girls try stuff on.
6. Found lots of good deals. Shopping was a success.
7. Went for a brisk walk this afternoon with the roomie. Very much needed.

I would definitely say this weekend was a success and sure made me happy! Let's hope there are more of these in the near future. Now here is to a new semester! May I get good grades and stayed focus. It's going to be quite the heck of a schedule for me.

Necklace Giveaway!

2012-01-03T21:55:00.000-08:00

Hey there the few readers I have! My darling friend Ashley is doing a giveaway on her blog for a cute hope necklace. As much as I want it for myself, I thought I would share the chance with you to win this beauty of a prize.

Photo by Ashley

You should also follow her. She's pretty cool like that. Very inspiring and such a great person to know. :) I think i'm pretty lucky to call her my friend. Good luck!

My One Little Word for 2012 + resolutions

2012-01-03T21:50:00.000-08:00

Hello there 2012. You have been so good to me already. So many good things have happened so far. It's been a great start. I have so many hopes for this year. I want things to change and improve for the best. I have been thinking a lot about what my one little word will be this year and it came to me so quickly. I have decided to follow along this year with this project and am quite excited about it. I have chosen the following word.

Motivation.
It says so much. One thing that has been lacking in the past year or so. If I have this word in my life I will be more willing to complete tasks fully and not be disappointed in myself. I am excited to see myself change for the better.

Now for my resolutions. I have a few. Some are very vague and others are very specific. Some might even fit better into my bucket list of things to do when I am 23. But here it goes:

1. Run 1/2 Marathon
2. Eat Healthier
3. Make a lifestyle change
4. Draw closer to Christ
5. Do an act of service

I wanted to keep my list of resolutions quite small to make it obtainable.

Here's to a new year. 2012. I know you are going to be a good year, because I am going to make you one good heck of a year!

Happy Birthday Mom!

2011-12-03T09:40:00.001-08:00

Today is my mom's birthday. How happy I am to have her in my life and as my mom. She is that amazing! I love everything about her.

1. She listens
2. Loves to have fun and be goofy with me
3. The cutest grandma ever
4. The most patient person I know
5. Serves others with a smiling face
6. If she makes something she makes it in bulk to give to others
7. Very hip and up to style
8. Loves her family
9. Hard worker
10. Most important: loves the gospel.

Not only is she my mom, but she is my very best friend. I am so grateful for her. Can hardly describe it . Thanks mom for all you do for our family. We wouldn't be who we are today if it weren't for you. Have the best day ever! I love you!

Bijou Market

2011-12-01T22:36:00.001-08:00

Okay so it has been a few weekends since Bijou Market was here. I'm just a little behind. Forgive me. Andi and I have added two new girlfriends to our bunch. Ashley and Ashley! Love them both so much. I know Ashley M from my ward and Ashley W from work! Little did I know, the two Ashley's knew each other before I introduced them. What a small world. It's all meant to be that we are friends! So we decided we would take a trip to Bijou Market. So worth it. We then ended up at a local pizza place down the street from Bijou Market called Two Jack's pizza. Reminds me of my pizza place back home. Loved it!

My favorite kind of pizza: Hawaiian

The cute print I bought at the Bijou Market. You can't see but under the bike it says

"It's better Tandem"

Can't wait to be done with school so I can finish decorating my room and take pictures for you. I think it's about time I do something about it. 'Twas a great time with these girls! I'm excited to say we 4 are hanging out again tomorrow night filled with dinner, making snow globes, and dancing.

An Instagram Thanksgiving

2011-11-26T12:30:00.001-08:00

How could I forget my SLR this weekend? Of all weekends. Good thing for the iPhone camera and for Instagram for saving my holiday weekend. For those of you who follow me on Instagram... I apologize for the same photos.

My holiday week started on Wednesday with my cousin, Spencer's, Wedding. It was such a beautiful day for him. The next day we had Thanksgiving with the Hansen side at my parents' home. The girls made coffee filter wreaths while they boys watch football. We then made candy trains with the kids. While everyone else was shopping the black Friday sales my mom and I made the 25 days of christmas for the grandkids. So glad that I can check that off my list.

Wish List

2011-11-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

Black Friday. I've never experienced it before. Maybe I will one day. I just don't like to deal with all the chaos and people fighting over things. I'm one who goes when it's all picked over or I will just "window shop" online. I've been eyeing this for a long time now since Ann-Marie got hers. (I secretly want to be just like her). Isn't it just so pretty?? For now, I will just keep staring at this for awhile.

via: Amazon

Thankful

2011-11-22T06:59:00.001-08:00

I love this special time of year. Time to reflect back on what you are most thankful for. Not saying that I am not thankful all year around, but that I'm especially thankful now. Here's a video of random people who have been asked what they are thankful for. I hope you enjoy it like I did.

A few things that I am thankful for this year:

1. Family
2. Having such great friends
3. My apartment
4. My belief
5. My car
6. Getting into my program at school
7. How things happen at the right time
8. The beauty of this Earth
9. My job
10. Nice people who come into my life and make it that much better

Christmas Details

2011-11-21T10:23:00.001-08:00

All of a sudden I have been in the mood to decorate for Christmas. Holy smokes there are so many cute ways to decorate for Christmas and I can hardly stand it. I just want to stay inside where it's warm and craft away. My friend Ashley loves deer so much that I had to think it over for myself. It only took me a few days to get on board with it, but I still only think deer are cute figurines. There's no other way they are cute. :) I'm in love with the acorn-topped ornaments so much that I bought acorn tops on Etsy today at this shop so I can make my own. And mushrooms... how can you go wrong there? Let's see what I will be able to pull off this holiday season.

Wood Felted Mushrooms:

via: Stemellina

via: Creature Comforts

Pink and Red Packaging:

via: Maya Lee

Twisted Felt Garland:

via: The Purl Bee

Deer Centerpieces/Decorations:

via: Sweet Paul Magazine

DIY Leather Pinecones:

via: Freshly Picked

What are your plans for this wonderful Thanksgiving? Anything fun? Mine includes, family, laughing, games, food, shopping, food again, hot springs, and movies.

Best Warehouse Sale Ever

2011-11-18T08:44:00.001-08:00

It's that time of year again for the annual American Crafts warehouse sale. Do I think this is better than last year? Yes. Do I think you should come? Yes. Do I think it's not just for scrapbookers? Yes. If you scrapbook, craft, DIY projects this sale is for you. We have some of the best scrapbook companies that will be there:

Sales up to 90% off. You cannot beat this deal. We're even selling our new Cutup trimmers for a stealing deal! Get presents for friends and family too. Let me know when you're going and maybe I will see you there. :)

Weekend Recap: Home

2011-11-09T16:48:00.000-08:00

This past weekend was a great getaway even if I didn't get all my homework done, but when does that ever happen? It was nice to be with my parents and see my sister and nieces. They always help me forget about my worries for the most part.

Home was quiet. Very quiet. It was enjoyable. It didn't even snow like it did everywhere else in the state. And that's a big surprise.

This is one of many pictures that we took together. Halee finally figured out how to make funny faces after smiling at herself because she could see herself.

One of the best parts about small towns are the hometown food joints. One of my very favorite things to eat there ----> Lakeside Pizza's cheese sticks.

Random Thought: My Hoodlums

2011-11-03T19:21:00.000-07:00

This might sound cheesy but I'm going to say it anyways. The best part of my day is seeing my new, sweet, baby Nephew and getting the biggest hugs and squished cheeks from Jack even if they are sticky from a sucker. It makes it that much better that we're stuck together. I love stopping by knowing that he is always going to give me hugs and chuckle with me.
I couldn't resist that picture of my cute little niece. Isn't she the cutest little chicken you've ever seen? If there is one girl who gets in mischief, that would be her.
These little hoodlums bring me so much joy! They are full of energy and craziness at times, but I couldn't ask for it any other way. Thanks to these kiddos (and one more who is not pictured), my life is complete.

Also I am super excited for this weekend. I get to go home and enjoy it. It's been awhile and I am ready for this weekend to be here already!

(and no these cuties are not young street ruffians or gangsters. I just like saying hoodlum)

Arizona Recap

2011-10-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

My overall trip to Arizona was fabulous. It was filled with lots and lots of driving, heat, hiking, meeting Soleil's family, eating lots of cupcakes with Mollie, and playing with Gretta. It all started out with a very long drive there (a total of 13 hours due to traffic the first 30 min of the drive).

Starting to get goofy due lack of sleep.

On our way to hike a mountain in 90 degree weather.

On our way to The Valley to meet up with Mollie.

Mollie and Me

We first stopped by Sprinkles before lunch. I promise it's just because it was on the way. :) It was my first time ever and I loved every bit of it.

We got a free chocolate banana if you say the secret word "banana split" that day. Of course I had to try their famous red velvet and their seasonal caramel apple. Every one of their cupcakes was divine.

Enjoyed a delicious sandwich at this place. Super cool.

Then we ate our cupcakes. Yes, we ate all three and felt somewhat horrible about it.

We can't forget about this cute doll in all the commotion. She was an angel. Don't you just want to kiss and squeeze those cheeks of hers?

Thanks for being so good to me Arizona. I will definitely have to make this a new tradition every Fall break, but maybe add a plane ticket instead. :)

Farewell

2011-10-20T10:10:00.000-07:00

We will miss you so much at AC Sarah! Best of luck. Let's make sure we keep up the Brown Boot Club and stripes. Don't forget about us.

Fall Breaks, Roadtrips, and Friends

2011-10-19T20:07:00.000-07:00

Has it seriously been 19 days since I have last blogged? I am so sorry. You want to know why? It's because I have been working my butt off the last 2 1/2 weeks putting my portfolio together to apply for the BFA program at school. Now that that's done it's fall break at school! Life couldn't feel better right at this moment.

You see those two cute girls above? Well I get to go visit them this weekend and am so thrilled! This is what got me through all that school stuff -- knowing that I get to see them really soon. We are going to have a blast. I don't even know what we have planned, but I do know it's going to be fun and full of talking, eating, laughing, oh and being crazy.

Here's to Fall Break, 12 hour drive, and Friends. Gotta love it.

Reasons Why I Love Fall

2011-09-30T21:04:00.000-07:00

I just love how fall makes me feel. I love everything about it (except that winter comes right after) I guess I love to make lists too. So here you go.

1. Pumpkin everything: Pumpkin curry, pumpkin sheet cake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin trifle, pumpkin candies. I think you get the point.
2. Sleeping with my window open.
3. Cool breeze running past me.
4. Walks up the canyon.
5. Gilmore Girls
6. You've Got Mail
7. Burning a fall candle
8. Homemade soups
9. Skinny jeans and boots
10. Leaves crunching beneath my feet.
11. Squash
12. Canning with my family.
13. The idea of football
14. General Conference

What do you love most about fall? I want to hear.

On another note, my sweet little nephew was born 6 weeks early. Everything is going alright thus far. He is such a precious little thing. He is in the NICU. I got to see him for the first time tonight and I guess I was so excited to see him that I blacked out and fell to the ground. I even had to be wheeled back to my sister's room. A great thing to tell baby Nick when he gets older. I love him so much already and what a special spirit he is.

I'm excited to watch General Conference tomorrow. I invite you to watch it and enjoy it too. Lots of inspiring words will be said. Have a great weekend!

A to Z list

2011-09-26T22:37:00.000-07:00

I saw this list going around on people's blogs and thought I would join in on the fun. So here it goes to the A to Z list.

A. Age: 22
B. Bed size: Queen
C. Chore that you hate: Laundry and taking out garbage
D. Dogs: 0
E. Essential start to your day: Pray
F. Favorite color: Right now it's Yellow and Gray
G. Gold or Silver: Both
H. Height: 5'9"
I. Instruments you play: I use to play the piano. Had lessons on and off from kindergarten through Junior High.
J. Job title: In-House Scrapbooker/Product Designer
K. Kids: None
L. Live: In a condo w/2 amazing girls.
M. Mother’s name: Donna
N. Nicknames: Eese (from my oldest Niece when she started to talk)
O. Overnight hospital stays: None
P. Pet peeves: People walking down the parking lot instead of on the side so you can get by and drivers in general.
Q. Quote from a movie: I have never been able to quote movies.
R. Right or left handed: Right
S. Siblings: 2 older sisters.
U. Underwear: Yes
V. Vegetable you hate: celery, but it's okay when it's in soups
W. What makes you run late: The people i'm with sometimes.
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Knee and Teeth
Y. Yummy food that you make: Homemade sweet and sour chicken is my favorite
Z. Zoo animal: All of them especially the elephants and giraffs. Such amazing creatures.

Well Hello There Fall

2011-09-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

Today has been such a great day. After church, Ashley, Soleil, and I decided to go up the canyon to enjoy nature and the beautiful weather. You can tell Fall is in the air. The leaves are starting to change, you don't die while standing directly in the sun, and there's a slight breeze. It just feels like Fall.

I love this girl, Soleil! I'm lucky to call her my roommate. This picture describes every bit of her; happy and always full of energy.

Gotta love Ashley too. She's a new friend and we are definitely keeping her around for as long as she will let us. Isn't she gorgeous?

So here's to Fall, with lots of pumpkin foods, cool nights, and possibly some corn mazes.

Noise With Dirt On It

2011-09-16T19:42:00.000-07:00

It's a Friday night and I'm sitting on the couch watching You've Got Mail and now Gilmore Girls while I do homework and wait for my roommate to get back with the pizza. It might be pathetic to say, but I like nights like this where they're laid back even if it is on a Friday night. Now I want to tell you about one of my favorite buddies in the whole world. Jack.

For those of you who don't know this cute little guy, this is my nephew. He makes just about every motor noise there possibly is. Did I mention he knows every truck name from back hoe to roller? He even says "beep beep" when he's backing up one of his trucks and when he stops he makes the "shhh" noise. You know what I'm talking about, right? Talk about all boy don't you think? Anyways, he is about to become a big brother for the first time. It's still hard to believe. He's not going to be the baby anymore. Things will be changing but for the good. It's always exciting to have a new addition to our family. I can hardly wait to meet this little guy.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have fun plans for this weekend. Back to homework I go.

It's Time

2011-09-14T06:57:00.000-07:00

One of my best friends on her wedding day back in August. What a perfect day it was for her.

1. for new changes.
2. to let certain things go even if it's hard.
3. to buckle down and focus on school.
4. to be the person I've always wanted to be.
5. to grow up and face reality.
6. to remember what matters most.

These are just a few things that have been on my mind and I just have to get them out and do it! I hope everyone is having a great week because I sure am. :)

Fall Fashion

2011-09-10T18:09:00.000-07:00

Time to take a break from homework and blog. Let me just tell you that I am a sucker when it comes to Fall fashion. I love everything about it. (insert sigh here) I also love Pinterest where I can store all my wants for Fall clothes. If I had all the money in the world I would be every. single. one. of. these. outfits. Would you have to agree? I am drawn to the muted colors but then seldom pops of bright color as well. I'm usually a bright colored person, but I think I'm finally drawn to the more "grown up" colors as I would call them. As I'm looking at these images, there's a lot of brown and if you know me, I don't wear much brown. But I love it! I will keep staring and dreaming of these images...

Source: suzannakarlsson.blogg.se via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: polyvore.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: store.delias.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: kendieveryday.blogspot.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: store.delias.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

And then to talk about these stripe shoes above. I am very sad to say that I searched just about everywhere to get these pretties. I even made my sister go look in a store in her town for me. No luck and so now they will never be in my life.

To end on a happier note, tomorrow my roomies and I will hopefully get together with one of our friends to take roommate pictures. I hope it will happen tomorrow. I'm excited for an excuse to take pictures.

Have a great rest of the weekend!

CK's Budget Friendly Scrapbooking

2011-09-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

I have a layout featured in Creating Keepsakes special issue: Budget-Friendly Scrapbooking! Not only was I published but for the first time.

This special issue of CK has a lot of great layouts and ideas on how to stretch your supplies and save money. They're in stores now so grab one when you can or order one here.

In this layout I wanted to show how you could use multiple rub ons from one sheet on one layout. I really loved this picture of my niece, Halee. How could you not scrap it? :)

Weekend Recap: Last Taste of Summer

2011-09-06T22:57:00.000-07:00

It was a great weekend filled with canning all sorts of different things made from tomatoes, kayaking, waverunnering, and relaxing. It was the last taste of Summer for the year. We drove up through the mountains on a little Sunday afternoon drive which was quite enjoyable if I do say so myself. Not to mention homework that I did on Labor Day. That definitely was labor and I'm not too excited about homework taking over my life again. I have to remind myself it's a positive thing and I will have to get through it.

Welcome!

2011-09-01T22:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new blog! This blog has been a work in progress for awhile now. It still isn't done, but I thought maybe you would want to know that I am still alive. Bear with me a little longer until I get everything figured out. I hope that I can be a better blogger for you.

Here's a quick update to what I am up to these days. School started this week so i'm trying to get back into gear in that department. Back to a set schedule. Actually quite excited about that. My life consists of working, school, and settling into my new apartment. I'm finally embracing the fact that Fall is right around the corner. If school is back in session then Fall can come. Bring on the jeans, boots, and sweaters please!

Here's to a new blog, new schedule, new friends, and a new me!

Thanks for stopping by!
Lindsey

About Me

2011-09-01T21:47:00.000-07:00

Well hello there! My name is Lindsey Hansen and this is my blog where you will see just about every side of me. I am a single girl who tries to tackle way too much at the same time. I'm a student, scrapbooker/designer for American Crafts, picture taker, and crafter. My iphone is with me 24/7. I have a love for many things such as frozen yogurt, my nieces and nephews, purses, workout clothes, boots, long hair, blogs, pinterest, chaptstick, the letter L, the chevron pattern, yellow and gray, thrift shopping, polk-a-dots, stripes, food, scrapbook paper, notebooks, dresses, chick flicks, going to the movies, my friends, and of course my family. I don't know what the word relax means. I always have to be doing something thanks to my dad.

I own a little craft business with my sisters called Three Sisters. We do craft fairs and boutiques when we can. I'm obsessed at looking at blogs even though my google reader has practically been abandoned for my new love for Pinterest. If you want to know what I like, follow me on Pinterest. I think that sums me up! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you like what you see!