Southern Scraps

This week I'm featuring a fabulous shop I stumbled across on another blog- Stacy Lynn. You'll find the best accessories, bags, and skirts here. Here are some of my favorites:

Get those unruly purses and papers- bills, coupons, you name it, organized and under control with these great etsy finds. New Style...Beautiful Petite Address Card File with Colorful Patterns and Printed Address Cards by rfrantzdesign Hooty Hoot Owl Eye Candy Customizable Organizer by crabappledesign 2010 Desk Calendar by heatherkintne r NEW UPDATED SIZE Quilted Purse Organizer by andsewmuchmore The Original Hands-Free List Maker/Coupon Organizer (Lush) by TheOrganizedShopper

It's B uy a Musical Instrument Day . I'm not sure who started it or why, but nonetheless, someone has dubbed May 22 as such. This made me think of the John Mellencamp song "Play guitar." Maybe you're not really interested in buying a real instrument, but you could consider these instrument themed items from etsy. Violin Coasters - Set of 4 by littlecoastergnome You're Saxy by crackeddesigns Get The Beat Drum Kit Guitar Saxophone Mic Stand Amp Indie Rock Messenger / Field Bag Poppy Pink Red by happyfamily For The Love Of Rock N Roll in Pink Free Shipping by DesignsbyDebi

Another great gift combo for Mom! Shoulder bag by lsnyder24 and card by SouthernScraps

It's time to get your girl something special for Valentine's Day. No, it's not too early, get your order in at etsy now before the good stuff is gone. Ladies, if you are reading you can direct the men here for a matching gift and card. Pair this purse from simplestitches101 with this card from SouthernScraps See how those swirls compliment each other!

For a cute, coordinated gift and card, consider this Blue Meadow Charmer Tote by sidquilts and this "Simply Fabulous" card by southernscraps

I have read many times about getting inspiration for cards or scrapbooking projects from magazine ads or objects around you. This has just never worked for me... until today. A girl came into my office with a black purse that had bright colored hearts all over it. They look like they have been dry-brushed with paint. SO.. I thought, why not paint some hearts on black cardstock? And then at lunch, I went shopping, and saw another purse with plaids and circles and I have an idea for a card from it. I'll post some pics when I get around to trying my new ideas. This week I have a birthday card to make and a set of cards for a doorprize at a luncheon, so it may take me some time to get around to them. In the meantime, here's an article at ScrapJazz that outlines what I'm talking about.