Monday, April 16, 2012

Note to Self : an Echo Park design team blog hop…

Welcome to the Echo Park Paper Design Team Blog Hop!
Note-to-Self-DT-Blog-Hop-Graphic
Today the Echo Park Paper Design Team is showcasing projects from the "Note to Self" collection. I wanted to share this layout I created with a few funny photos from a family photo shoot last summer.  I love that my kids have so many cute cousins (and we just found out there’s another one on the way – yay!!).  I don’t take enough pictures of them all together…so I was glad when my friend, and our photographer (Lori Muse) captured these shots of the kids – being silly…it’s what they do best!
note_to_self_layout
And here are a bunch of detail shots…so you can see more of the fun bits and pieces of this collection:
note_to_self_layout_detail1
I love that big scallop border sticker…and the label stickers too:
note_to_self_layout_detail2
Isn’t the number paper so fun?  And the border strip with the pointing finger is a favorite of mine as well.
note_to_self_layout_detail3
And the tickets, oh the tickets…in such a great color combo:
note_to_self_layout_detail4
And one last thing to mention…I love how so many of the collections have big AND little letter stickers that coordinate – love it!
note_to_self_layout_detail5
I know I say this about almost every single Echo Park Paper collection – but truly, I love this one!  You can see the entire collection HERE on the Echo Park website – and you can check it out and purchase it HERE at Two Peas in a Bucket (my favorite place to shop online for scrapbook supplies)! 
And there you have it – this is the final stop on the Note to Self hop (if you started from the beginning).  If you missed any, hop back to the Echo Park Paper blog because you’re definitely going to want to visit every single stop – for inspiration AND for more chances to win!  Yes, I said WIN! 
One lucky winner will be selected from each blog to receive an Echo Park Paper collection kit of their choosing. All you have to do to qualify for a chance to win is leave a comment before midnight on Wednesday (April 18th).  Tell me about the last note you wrote to yourself was for…mine was to jot down a price for a chair I’m hoping to buy for our family room…to qualify for the drawing. (It’s also helpful if you leave your e-mail address or some way to contact you if you win!)  The winner will be announced on each blog Monday, April 23 so be sure to check back to see if you've won.
Happy Monday! :o)
p.s. I just got word that something “REALLY BIG” is in the works for Echo Park Paper Co.  I have no clue what it is…but I can’t wait for the first part of May when we can find out!! ;)
supplies2

163 comments:

  1. What fun photos! I love candid shots, shows true personality! I love how you used so many patterns and it does not look overwhelming, great job!

    ReplyDelete
  2. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Wonderful layout! I love how you used this line! The last note I wrote was to to remember to call about my cable service! I'm always writing notes! LOL!

    ReplyDelete
  4. What a great LO, I love all the layers in it!

    ReplyDelete
  5. beautiful layout! love the different papers on the side.
    -Luanne

    ReplyDelete
  6. cute LO! The last note I wrote to myself was to remember to give my daughter money for a collection at her school for a little girl with cancer :-(

    ReplyDelete
  7. Love all the detail in your layout. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I love your layout! Thanks for sharing! This is definitely an amazing line!
    Denise

    ReplyDelete
  9. The last note I wrote for myself was to remember to bring hair ties, cold bottled waters, and snacks when I pick up my daughter and her friend from school and take them to the color guard clinic.

    ReplyDelete
  10. the last note i wrote myself was a "don't forget to pack" list for our soccer tournament for this past weekend.

    love all your little details!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Love your layout. Looks like you're having a FUN life!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Great layout!! I'm always jotting down items on my grocery list; but recently noted that I need to make an eye dr. appt. Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. I wrote myself a quote I found in a magazine.

    ReplyDelete
  14. The last thing I wrote a note down about is my to do list for today. Always a to-do list going on somewhere. Darling layout btw..so many fun details!

    ReplyDelete
  15. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  16. What a GREAT layout! Love how you showcased the papers. This is one of my faves too!

    The last note I wrote myself....a list of things to do I guess, and I wrote it on my hand, because I tend to make lists and then lose them.....

    ReplyDelete
  17. i wrote a note to myself to remind me of about 30 things I have to do YIKES
    thanks

    ReplyDelete
  18. I love this layout! Looks like you were having great fun in the photos! Love how you used the elements too! The last note I wrote to myself??? - I'm always writing notes to myself! I am so forgetful! I am always making lists (and most of the time leaving them behind!) - the last 'note' was to make appointments with the doctors for medicals to apply for a green card to stay in this country! We are originally from the UK but prefer life here so much more! Thank you so much for the inspiration and the chance to win! :-) x

    ReplyDelete
  19. I have to agree with you....I love this collection. Bought a bunch just last week. Your layout is wonderful!! New follower of your blog. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Really enjoyed this layout! Thank you for sharing it! I wrote a note to myself before going to the grocery store about what items were on sale at another store so I could compare prices. Save more on food, more to spend on scrapping :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. I wrote a note reminding myself to return a blouse that didn't fit. Always love your layouts!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Great LO, liked it very much.
    Thank you for share it with us.
    Judith Liron

    ReplyDelete
  23. My last note was for my church position and some tasks I need to do for this weeks activity.

    ReplyDelete
  24. I wrote to my self a note to remember that I have to call the university to process my papers.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Cute layout, super fun collection!

    ReplyDelete
  26. The last note I wrote to myself was the date & time of a doctor's appointment.
    Love your layout!

    marshatf@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  27. hee, you last comment, something "big" is in the works made me smile. Having met Madison and company, everything they do is "big"! but back to the question, my last note to self was to look up a guideline with an investor my company works with so i know what to do the next time the issue comes up. Very pretty layout, even tho it was for silliness.

    ReplyDelete
  28. I wrote myself a note about my TODO list for the day.

    ReplyDelete
  29. What a brilliant layout, I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Love the pictures. Coming from a large family, I know what a challenge it can be to get these group pictures. Your layout is so fun. My last note; quick notes from Jennifer Gallacher's 6x6 album project.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Wonderful layout!! I can't wait to hear the big announcement from EP!! The last note I wrote was a To Do list for this week. Not too fun but necessary!!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration!
    <3
    Katie

    ReplyDelete
  33. Great page! I'm with you on all the cute tags and stickers!

    ReplyDelete
  34. My last note was a description of a layout that I'm scrap lifting for our next crop.

    ReplyDelete
  35. love the LO and the use of all different papers on the left. cute!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Awww... its sooo cute! Those were the days! I liked the scalloped border too...
    It was such a fun participating in the hop... All the DT projects are just out of the world... same papers but yet so much of variety!

    I love EP!

    ReplyDelete
  37. What a great page you created. Makes me want to be a kid again hanging out with my cousins.

    ReplyDelete
  38. love your layout!!! my last 'note to self' was a reminder that my dd has her physical for basketball tryouts tomorrow evening...I would be absolutely LOST without my post-it notes!!!

    ReplyDelete
  39. I am more of a list taker...I write out all the time the "stuff" I have to do :)

    dlyaritz@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. Oh so pretty layouts! My last note was a yummy soup recipe for a carrot-potatoe-soup :)

    ReplyDelete
  41. Awesome layout!!! I love all the layering and the colors are so pretty too!!! I am a total list person...I write a list everyday for what I'd like to get done the next day and then whatever I don't cross off, goes onto the next days list. I make lists for grocery, Target, Wally World, etc...and sometimes I even remember to take them with me! LOL Thanks for a fab post!
    hugs,
    joni

    ReplyDelete
  42. i really liked this layout. I think I use my list notebook more than i use my journal! lol it's a way better understanding of my daily life.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Love the LO, really cute and all the layering. Very creative.

    ReplyDelete
  44. This LO is just chock full of details! Loved it!

    ReplyDelete
  45. great layout - we have family gatherings like that - the cousins all love getting together and we all have a great time!
    Sandra ltb

    ReplyDelete
  46. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  47. Such a happy layout...love the picture and the papers. My last note I wrote to myself was my to do list for today. Thanks for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Great collection! I think the last note to myself was a grocery list, not very exciting~

    ReplyDelete
  49. This is such a cute LO. My last note to self was to get my menus together and make a grocery list.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Hi! This layout is soo cute love it! Thanks for sharing! Big Hugs.. Maggy :)

    ReplyDelete
  51. Last note to self was a grocery list and things to do list.

    dcm_007@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  52. My last note to self was my grocery list yesterday! Post-its are my best friend...

    ReplyDelete
  53. Last note I wrote was the supplies I used on my cards for my blog readers to know what I used. Love your LO!!

    ReplyDelete
  54. I agree with what you say about the letter stickers, it's really useful to have large and small ones that go together. The last note I made to myself was measurements for our kitchen blinds - a bit dull really!

    ReplyDelete
  55. My last note to myself was the name of a book I want to check out at Amazon.

    Selenaintx

    ReplyDelete
  56. REally cute page and fun photos! YOu did a great job with this collection!

    ReplyDelete
  57. hat an awesome collection! I cannot wait to create with it. Thanks for the inspiration! I cannot wait to hear what the big news is....

    ReplyDelete
  58. Awesome layout! This collection is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  59. wonderful layout! thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  60. So cute! The last note I wrote to myself was a grocery/to do list. Ahh....the life of a mom!

    ReplyDelete
  61. Thanks for all the detail shots.

    The last note I wrote to myself was a shopping list this morning.

    ReplyDelete
  62. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  63. I love everything Echo Park. They can do no wrong.

    My last note was in my planner about planning a trip to the KC Royals game. Trying to decide to see the Red Sox's play or Oakland Athletics. Tough choice in our house.

    kbrown0@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  64. Another great project to inspire me. Love the colors of this collection.

    ReplyDelete
  65. Great LO! I love all the strips on the left!
    My last Note to Self was probably a post-it to let me know I needed to replace a photo mat on a LO (I specified the cardstock color and size so I wouldn't for get.) Ironically, I decided to take care of the problem right then and there, so I erased my note so I could re-use my post-it! TFS and for the chance to win Echo Park goodness!

    ReplyDelete
  66. I made my to do list for the week this morning.

    ReplyDelete
  67. I have to agree that everything EP does in fantastic!!! Great layout!!!

    ReplyDelete
  68. Wonderful family photos! So hard to get everyone in photos, so I'm glad you did. Even better that you used Note to Self to document the pics - really a versatile and fun collection!

    The last note I wrote to myself was to jot down some details about new flooring...a guy came to measure our family room just today. That old carpet is finally coming up! :D

    ReplyDelete
  69. LOVE family photos! And Note to Self works for these types of LOs. Mahalo for sharing. The last note I wrote was about trying out a new database at the library to see how to navigate its different searches.

    ReplyDelete
  70. Awesome layout! The last note I wrote to myself was to remember to bring a dolly for my friend that was moving. That is truly how forgetful I can be...lol!

    ReplyDelete
  71. Love your fab photos of the cousins. I have only three cousins, but my children have 12 second cousins and every year we get together for one weekend of camping and the kids have so much fun and I get so many wonderful photos.
    Today I wrote a note to my self with a phone # for tomorrow's conference call for work that i get to take from home..yeah!

    ReplyDelete
  72. Great page & what fun pictures! This is awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  73. There is so much to look at on this page! The pictures are so much fun!

    ReplyDelete
  74. What a great photo and page! This collection showcases it perfectly!

    ReplyDelete
  75. Nice layout. The last note I wrote to myself was the reference number of my flight booking to Paris... :)

    ReplyDelete
  76. Love your layout. My last note was to remember what I needed to bring to school this moring.

    ReplyDelete
  77. Fabulous colors! Thanks for the inspiration.
    My last note-to-self was to sign my son up for a computer camp tomorrow.

    ReplyDelete
  78. Love Note to Self and your layout is fantastic !
    My last note-to-self was to remember to mail my federal tax extension :)

    ReplyDelete
  79. Such a fun hop, thanks for the inspiration!
    My last note to self was to remember to mail the taxes!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  80. Oh my goodness, this layout is so fun!!! Love all the colors and patterns!

    ReplyDelete
  81. Great LO. Love the fun pics.

    My last note to self was jotting down the title of the novels that I want to buy on my iPhone. Since iPhone, my notes have gone electronic.

    cutiephinphin(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  82. I love to write notes and lists! The last one was about some ideas for the album I'm working on now.

    ReplyDelete
  83. Love all the layers in your layout! The last note I wrote myself was probably a list for the grocery store I'm always forgetting something...lists help keep me on task!

    ReplyDelete
  84. Cute layoute. Love this line by Echo Park. Can't wait for the news on Monday.

    ReplyDelete
  85. Great layout !!!!! Epp is my favorite brand
    thanks for chance

    ReplyDelete
  86. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  87. The last note I wrote to myself was notes for a scrapbooking layout- things to include in the journaling...ha! GREAT layout!
    email: tomjan@frontiernet (dot) net

    ReplyDelete
  88. Great layout! I write notes all the time!! Just wrote a note to remind me to pick up some bread!

    ReplyDelete
  89. Yes, the number paper is my favorite. This a great line.

    ReplyDelete
  90. great LO! I write notes all the time. Last note was to remind me to pick up something on the way home.

    ReplyDelete
  91. I wrote myself a positive note in my blog to try to bring my spirits back up!

    ReplyDelete
  92. I have about a bazillion notes, unfortunately they are all To Do Notes. I love this collection, the colors are amazing

    ReplyDelete
  93. Ha!my last note to self was to check if i won in a blog hop.i usually forget to do it!Thank you.Great collection

    ReplyDelete
  94. wooooooow...thank you for this chance!!!

    ReplyDelete
  95. Great layout and thanks for showing in detail so many of the elements from this wonderful collection. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  96. Awesome family laoyout! These papers were perfect for it. Love your creation!!

    ReplyDelete
  97. The last note I wroe was to remember to send a get well card to a friend who just had knee surgery.
    trscrap247@msn.com

    ReplyDelete
  98. LOVE family photos! And Note to Self works for these types of LOsI love this collection, the colors are amazing. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

    ReplyDelete
  99. Great layout - thanks for the chance to win!

    ReplyDelete
  100. Your LO is beatifull, i love this collection ¡¡¡ and I love to winnnnnnnnnnnnnn ¡¡¡¡

    ReplyDelete
  101. Lovely layout. This collection is so versatile. I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  102. The last note I wrote was a grocery list :)

    ReplyDelete
  103. Love your beautiful layout. The last note I wrote was a reminder about what time my daughter's clarinet lesson was changed to for next week.

    ReplyDelete
  104. Loving this layout! The last note I wrote to myself says CAMERA, it's to remind me to bring my camera to work tomorrow so I can take photos of our office for our new website! (very unexciting!)

    ReplyDelete
  105. Fabulous layout - I love all the tiny little details - so perfect. All the hop projects show how wonderfully versatile this collection is!
    Lowri

    ReplyDelete
  106. gorgeous layout...! The last note I have written was the card making challenge due date (which I updated everyday).

    ReplyDelete
  107. The last 'note to self' i have written is about an apartment i have to go look at...lol I hate moving! Anyway, I love what you have done with these wonderful papers, great projects! Thanks so much for the hop and so much inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  108. My last note was a grocery list!
    I love the Echo Park collections!
    tleyshon@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  109. Your layout and photos are WONDERFUL! That last note I wrote was the sketch of a challenge-FUN! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  110. Love your work! Hmmm last note was to hubby when he went away to a men's retreat.

    ReplyDelete
  111. Really love your project!!!
    Last note was to my hubby before he left to Las Vegas!!!

    I am your new follower
    Thanks
    Gaby Beard
    mgb2000@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  112. The last note I wrote to myself was a friends address so I could post her a huge box of scrapping goodies! :) You have got to love happy mail!! TFS your lovely project..x

    ReplyDelete
  113. Love the layout! Makes me miss my own cousins...and my son's cousins too! My last note to myself was ideas for vacation spots for this summer...already lost it!

    ReplyDelete
  114. I must confess that I love writing notes, but I never write to myself, although I talk to myself a lot - out loud sometimes...
    But I make lists though, specially when packing, or shopping lists... Things I can't forget.
    Thanks for the chance.

    ReplyDelete
  115. Would journaling about being a parent on a scrapbook page count?? otherwise it would have been a shopping list. Your page is STUNNING!! thanks for sharing.
    Ashly
    kmmommy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  116. Last note to myself was a list of what I need to take to a scrapbook weekend trip in a couple of weeks :) Thanx for this chance to win!!!

    ReplyDelete
  117. Ok! I want this kit!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

    ReplyDelete
  118. Real FUN layout, Wendy! What a delightful collection to work with and you ROCKED it!

    ReplyDelete
  119. Fantastic layout, Wendy! I always love your work! Thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  120. I wrote myself a note this morning - blog hops to finish/do

    ReplyDelete
  121. Very cool layout. Love the way you added the buttons and that picture is so cute!

    ReplyDelete
  122. I am a note writer since my teens, my note this morning consisted of the errands I need to run before the weekend. Crossed a few items off a running wishlist I carry in my purse.

    ReplyDelete
  123. Thanks for the chance to win :)
    My last "Note to Self" was a list of how much $$ I need to shell out for my daughter's horse shows in May....ugh!

    ReplyDelete
  124. I love your layout with all of it great details! The last note I wrote to myself was to jot down the time of my hair appointment tomorrow :) I would not remember anything if I didn't write it down!
    Joanne xo

    ReplyDelete
  125. Very beautiful layout. Thank you for the chance to win such great products!

    ReplyDelete
  126. oh, my notes to self are the totally boring kind - what to buy from grocery store, don't forget to call such and such.. i need more happy notes!

    ReplyDelete
  127. The last note I wrote to myself was to remember to bring my craft tool box to our crafting get together tomorrow- I forgot it last time. lol

    Love your layout and this collection!

    ReplyDelete
  128. The last note I wrote to myself was a reminder to blog about a recent card that I made. I love your layout and all the fun details and that stitching ROCKS!

    ReplyDelete
  129. Great layout!! So many details!!! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  130. --->> Your layout using the NOTE TO SELF kit looked really great! Such heart-warming moments with the photos.

    I already own a set of the NOTE TO SELF 12X12 kit and will be submitting my entry to Echo Park soon for the blog challenge contest.

    I REALlllLYYYYY LOVE this NOTE TO SELF kit with the Red, Brown, Neutrals and Grey colour tones. AWESOME colour combination and FUN elements stickers! *HEARTS*

    Simply LOVE LOVE LOVE the products from Echo Park! I could do much more if I win this!
    Thanks for the chance! =DDD

    --->> Traci P.

    ReplyDelete
  131. Thanks for sharing your projects and the chance to win :)

    ReplyDelete
  132. Love your layout with Note to Self. thanks for sharing so much detail!

    ReplyDelete
  133. My most recent note to self was a list of things I needed to do on a very busy day....only way I can remember what to do! LOL!

    ReplyDelete