But it speaks to me

My mom used to lament when television shows she didn't like were dropped and the shows she did like stayed on. Why? She was disappointed that her tastes were no more sophisticated than the general public.

In some ways, I'm the same way in that I'd like to think I can smell a fad and sophisticatedly sidestep it like dog poop on the sidewalk. I avoided neon shirts, stir-up pants, bubble skirts, and that annoying Matthew Wilder song, "Break My Stride". I fared less successfully with perms, a "Tin Grins are In" t-shirt, and "Come on Eileen" (so darn catchy!). I'd like to think nowadays that there is something for everyone...so no judgments from me if you bought that entire Crash Test Dummies album.

In crafting I know trees and owls are all the rage now, but these stamps from Hero Arts really speak to me:

Or maybe I'm just a Nora groupie.

I know, owls border on being soooo 2007. (Shout out to Cheryl who appreciated use of the owl stamps on the blank tickets yesterday.) Anyhoo, I loved playing with my new loot, including...the Bind It All. I tested it out by putting together this quick mini album, made from 4x6 photo graphs and patterned paper and cardstock cut to size:

Here's a quick page inside with one of my favorite Dymo labelers: vertical.

I think I'm digging this new gear. Anything popular now that's speaking to you?