Taking Back Some "Me Time"

Wednesday, October 26, 2011


I'm finally starting to put my creative cap on a bit more and am trying to spend more time in my craft room. I have one of those multi-tasker type of personalities where I'm doing a million things at once....all the time....you should see my date planner...and my to do list...sigh...

So I'm going to start dedicating a day to myself to spend all day in my craft room ,or hanging out with a friend at Archivers, or finding some hideaway spot to create. And I'm not gonna feel guilty about it either. I work so hard all week...can a sistah get just one day to herself to craft...geesh...LOL


So I'm taking back some "Me Time" and doing what I love to do most.


Here's my first "Me Time" card that I made. I had sooo much fun making it too. {I think my sister is still trying to find out why I get so geeky excited about crafting all day...she just doesn't get it does she?} LOL

I'm playing along with the ladies at the Pixie Dust Paperie for their "Birdsong" challenge and over at Scrapbookers Anonymous for their Letter "C" contest. I used loads of (c)hipboard on this card.

How do you get your "Me Time" in during the week?

{P.S. - The pretty ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon and the kraft goodies are from The Kraft Outlet}
Kate said...

This is so pretty, Angi! I'm so glad you are getting some "me" time for yourself as well. That's so important - and yet so difficult!
I try to schedule some crafting time in at least once a week. As I'm self-employed, I have flexibility - although it's still a difficult task to ignore the gazillion other things on my list!

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

Great little card! And even greater that you are taking the time to do what you what to do. I try to set aside at least 1 day per week too but it usually ends up to be a half day for crafty stuff and the other half cleaning, but I will take what I can get! We need that!

Jingle said...

I am so glad to hear that you are giving yourself time to create! It's important. This card is gorgeous!!!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

I am glad to hear you are taking back some "me time"! Besides, that means we get to see more of your crafty goodness, too!
I had to laugh when I read your comment about your sister trying to figure out why you get "geeky" about crafting. I hear ya, girl!
Wish we lived close and we could be craft geeks together!
We should make a T-shirt-"Craft Geeks-Together Forever!". Hee, hee, hee!

Nicole said...

Love the birdie! Too cute. Me Time? What is that? I don't get ANY! Need to work on that.

lauren bergold said...

You had me at "hot pink birdie" but I love EVERYTHING about this fabulous card!!! <3

Judy said...

It's great your taking time to do what you love to do. I would love to make cards all day too:) This card is so gorgeous and I love all the chipboard, lacy doily and ribbon you used. It looks all so nice together!!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

SOOO glad that you are doing what you love and having some crafty time! LOVE that little birdie on your lace/flower! GORGEOUS ribbon too! LUSH! Love love love!

Kelley Eubanks said...

Yay me time!! :) I think it is a must for us women to keep our sanity! :) Your card is great!! I love all the different elements.. they combine wonderfully to make a gorgeous card!

Jean said...

You deserve some me time for crafting. Love your card!!

Linda Breedlove said...

I hate to say this because I was there once.... BUT being retired now, everyday is craft day! See what you have to look forward to!!!
Your card is darling, and I'm happy you're taking that step for some "Me Time". Have loads of fun!

Debbie said...

Glad you took some time out for yourself!!! Your card is beautiful!!! Love the lace behind the bird!!

jen said...

Angi this is adorable!!!! I love me time...lol
I'm ready for our play date at Archiver's :)
Have a good one!
hugs,jen

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

You go girl! I loveeeeeeeeeeee this card!! GORGEOUS flower! :):):):):):):):):):):)

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a sweet card Angi! Love the fresh and fun colors and that little bird is darling!

Michele Gross said...

Absolutely!! You totally get to take a day each week to get your craft on. It's a rule in my house! LOL! Awesome card :)

papertrails leaver said...

oh my you are wowing me with the lace, bow, and total sweetness of this birdy card! ♥ it!

Beatriz Farquhar-Guzman said...

Gorgeous!!!!!!!! Love the lace and your bird is just perfect!!! wonderful layering!

Tenia Nelson said...

So so cute!!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is so cute, and so pretty, I love that little birdie!!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

And thanks for playing along with Pixie October Challenge!

kate blue said...

cute project and I so keep preaching to all "Wonder Women" that yes, they do need to carve out some "me" time at least once a week. We usually sync our calendars once a week & I just tell my family what day it is (it's usually always a Friday) and it goes on the calendar just like an appointment that THEY do NOT get to mess with. It actually works!

Dora said...

This card is sweeter than sweet, I love the colors!

Lydia said...

This card is lovely! I love the lace bits. And having a day dedicated to just crafting????.....sounds like bliss. I'm sure you'll enjoy that! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous.

Deb Hickman said...

Such a pretty card, love the cute bird. Thanks for joining us at Scrapbookers Anonymous.xxx

Audrey Pettit said...

Yay, Angi, you go, girl!! Good for you for carving out some creative time for yourself. :) LOVE this beautiful card. that layered flower is stunning. Love the bird and the kraft goodies, too.

TesaB said...

Yay for you taking some "me time"!!! LOVE this card. It's soooo sweet and fun and love the dimension and texture!!!

Unknown said...

Great project! I desperately need more time to craft too. I'm so busy with my kids right now. Enjoy your special craft days :)

Jackie said...

Really cute card! I hope you get your whole day in your room!

yyam said...

Ooh...this is soooo pretty! Love the textures here! :)

P/s: Sunday is my dedicated day for crafting. :)

Eli said...

wonderful! no more words
Great work!
Eli (Scrapbookers anonymous)

Theresa said...

yippie, for me time.. I agree. gotta have some time to decompress after a long week. =) this is awesome. I love the way you used the ribbon. thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous. =)

Yara said...

Hi, Angie!!!!
I cannot tell how I get me time during the week, because I do not have any! But your card is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Scrapbookers Anonymous!

Lea said...

This is so cute! Love that doily flower. So glad you're taking some more "me time". My "me time" is usually spent in my craft room :) Thanks for joining in the fun at Scrapbookers Anonymous!

Anne Pennington said...

Wow - loving that doily flower! Beautiful project! Thanks so much for playing with Scrapbookers Anonymous!!

Sandy Ang said...

I love your me time card. It's so pretty. Am a big list maker too, although mine is pretty short ...

farmhouse-story said...

this is so sweet! love the lace flower:)

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