Keyplate Album

Heyas! Here's the pic of the Keyplate album mentioned in my last entry. When these little chipboard albums came in I was immediately drawn to the long curved shape of the keyplate style. Combined with their Periphery Collection I just thought, YUM!

This little guy is going to be taught as a class in our store and I just love the techniques and they are deceptively easy! Those of you with a current copy of Altered Arts Magazine have a head start advantage since the embellishment on the surface involves using the Hot Glue technique in the latest issue.

I really enjoyed mixing the combinations of blues and silvers with a twinkling hint of green. Lots of textures and yes, texture paste! (one of my fav things!) The words are four of my favourite quotes that keep me semi-sane...

The Four Agreements (I try to remember these and avoid drama!)

1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

Have a great day!