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    <title>A Beautiful Mess</title>
    
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    <updated>2013-05-18T10:18:50-05:00</updated>
    <subtitle>A lifestyle blog by an independent fashion designer and boutique owner. I blog about handmade, fashion and pretty things. </subtitle>
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        <title>Hanging Planters Are Easy To Make!</title>
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        <published>2013-05-18T10:18:50-05:00</published>
        <updated>2013-05-18T10:18:50-05:00</updated>
        <summary>This past week we added hanging planters to our porch. We used white cord, terra cotta planters painted white and Elise's tutorial to make them. It was so easy and fun! We made six planters to hang around one side...</summary>
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            <name>elsiecake</name>
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<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019102468396970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Hanging planters are easy to make!" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2019102468396970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019102468396970c-800wi" title="Hanging planters are easy to make!" /></a>This past week we added hanging planters to our porch. We used white cord, terra cotta planters painted white and <a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/04/material-4-of-27-rope-into-potted-plant-hangers.html" target="_blank">Elise's tutorial</a> to make them. It was so easy and fun! We made six planters to hang around one side of our front porch. </p>
<p>
<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019102468739970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Hanging planters are easy to make! " border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2019102468739970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019102468739970c-800wi" title="Hanging planters are easy to make! " /></a>Sometimes there are projects I want to make for, like, a year and just never get around to it. This was one of them! It feels good to check it off my mental list. What are some projects you've been wanting to try for a long time? xo. Elsie</p>
<p>ps. Our front porch makeover will be on the blog next week... can't wait to share the whole thing with you!! </p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Sister Style: Ice Cream Times</title>
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        <published>2013-05-17T14:00:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2013-05-17T17:39:48-05:00</updated>
        <summary>I guess today is a double dose of ice cream! This week's Sister Style was at Elle's Patisserie. We are big fans and try to visit as often as we can. I am happy to share that we will be...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>elsiecake</name>
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<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47aa96970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Elle's in Springfield MO" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47aa96970b image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47aa96970b-800wi" title="Elle's in Springfield MO" /></a><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb45138d970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Ice cream date" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb45138d970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb45138d970d-800wi" title="Ice cream date" /></a><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb4515f9970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Ice cream times!" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb4515f9970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb4515f9970d-800wi" title="Ice cream times!" /></a>I guess today is a double dose of ice cream! This week's Sister Style was at <a href="http://ellespatisserie.com/" target="_blank">Elle's Patisserie</a>. We are big fans and try to visit as often as we can. I am happy to share that we will be serving ice cream from Elle's at my wedding (in less than a month!!!!!). They have created a special flavor based on Trey's and my request. Which is just too kind of them. Plus it's totally delicious. Elsie and I popped in to Elle's earlier this week and had a scoop of salted caramel (me) and buttered pretzel (Elsie).<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb451b73970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="A Beautiful Mess - Sister Style" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb451b73970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb451b73970d-800wi" title="A Beautiful Mess - Sister Style" /></a><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47b22d970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Elsie Larson" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47b22d970b image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47b22d970b-800wi" title="Elsie Larson" /></a><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20191023db03a970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Elsie of A Beautiful Mess" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e20191023db03a970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20191023db03a970c-800wi" title="Elsie of A Beautiful Mess" /></a><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Elsie's wearing: Bag c/o <a href="https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/us/" target="_blank">Cambridge Satchel Co</a>, T Shirt/American Apparel, Jeans/J.Brand, Shoes and Sunnies c/o <a href="toms.com" target="_blank">Tom's</a>, Leather Bracelet/Thrifted.</span> <a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb452132970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="ABM- Sister Style" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb452132970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb452132970d-800wi" title="ABM- Sister Style" /></a><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20191023db4dd970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Emma of A Beautiful Mess" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e20191023db4dd970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20191023db4dd970c-800wi" title="Emma of A Beautiful Mess" /></a><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47b941970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Cute purse" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47b941970b image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c47b941970b-800wi" title="Cute purse" /></a><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Emma's wearing: dress/Target, crochet top c/o <a href="http://www.chicwish.com/" target="_blank">ChicWish</a>, purse/vintage, sunnies/UO, boots/Minnetonka (gift from <a href="http://www.skunkboyblog.com/" target="_blank">Katie</a>).</span> </p>
<p>We hope your weekend plans involve a sweet treat! TGIF ya'll. :) xo. Emma</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Peanut Butter &amp; Cayenne Ice Cream</title>
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        <published>2013-05-17T08:37:24-05:00</published>
        <updated>2013-05-17T08:37:24-05:00</updated>
        <summary>This is one of the best parts of making ice cream at home: off-beat flavors! Life is an adventure, and playing around in the kitchen shouldn't be any different. If something sounds tasty to you, then I say give it...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>elsiecake</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb440321970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Peanut butter and cayenne ice cream" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb440321970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb440321970d-800wi" title="Peanut butter and cayenne ice cream" /></a>This is one of the best parts of making ice cream at home: off-beat flavors! Life is an adventure, and playing around in the kitchen shouldn't be any different. If something sounds tasty to you, then I say give it a try. You never know what you'll come up with. It might turn out awful (and hilarious), or it might turn out amazing. I've had my fair share of hilariously bad kitchen experiments, but I am happy to report that this particular ice cream flavor falls in the amazing category. :)<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c46a5dd970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Homemade peanut butter ice cream" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e201901c46a5dd970b image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c46a5dd970b-800wi" title="Homemade peanut butter ice cream" /></a>I thought about calling this something like, "thai peanut" or something along those lines. It's a really fun blend of creamy peanut butter and spice. To me this tasted just like a really yummy peanut butter ice cream but then the finish—that's where the heat is. It's like a surprise at the end.<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb441be4970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Yummy peanut butter ice cream" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb441be4970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb441be4970d-800wi" title="Yummy peanut butter ice cream" /></a>Peanut Butter &amp; Cayenne Ice Cream, makes about 1 1/2 quarts</p>
<p>1 cup brown sugar<br />2 cups creamy peanut butter<br />3 cups half and half cream<br />2 cups heavy whipping cream<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1 1/4 teaspoon cayenne*</p>
<p>Blend together the sugar and peanut butter until well combined. Stir in the half and half, heavy whipping cream and salt. You want to slowly incorporate it as you stir, otherwise it will splash everywhere. Now stir in the cayenne. </p>
<p>*If you are concerned that it may be too much spice for you start with half the amount suggested above and taste the batter before adding any more. You may find that want more or less spice, it's up to you! <a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb442403970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Homemade ice cream" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb442403970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb442403970d-800wi" title="Homemade ice cream" /></a>I find that it's best to refrigerate ice cream batter overnight before processing it in my ice cream maker. <a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20191023cc174970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="An easy way to make ice cream at home" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e20191023cc174970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20191023cc174970c-800wi" title="An easy way to make ice cream at home" /></a>Then follow your ice cream maker's directions to blend the batter into creamy ice cream! If you find that your ice cream is the consistency of soft serve you can put in the freezer for a few more hours to help it harden. <a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb442e70970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Thai spiced ice cream" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb442e70970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb442e70970d-800wi" title="Thai spiced ice cream" /></a>Try this! It's a really fun, delicious and complex flavor. You're gonna love it. xo. Emma</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Simple Photo-Covered Journal</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8358081ff69e201901c082d18970b</id>
        <published>2013-05-16T14:53:22-05:00</published>
        <updated>2013-05-16T18:07:19-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Hi friends! We're big fans of carrying journals and notebooks over here. Last fall I made this journal and filled it with ideas within a few months! Time for a new journal. This time, I thought it would be fun...</summary>
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            <name>elsiecake</name>
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<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe1e30970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal! www.beautifulmess.com" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe1e30970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe1e30970c-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal! www.beautifulmess.com" /></a>Hi friends! We're big fans of carrying journals
and notebooks over here. Last fall I made <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/09/make-your-own-house-stamp.html" target="_blank">this journal</a> and filled it with ideas within a
few months! Time for a new journal. This time, I thought it would be fun to
make a photo covered design—something super simple with large striking images. These
journals make great gifts, because you can customize them for any holiday,
friend or family member! <a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe1f0c970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal! www.beautifulmess.com " border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe1f0c970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe1f0c970c-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal! www.beautifulmess.com " /></a>This is another post from our <a href="http://goo.gl/sgykK" target="_self">Canon USA</a> collaboration. We used
the Canon <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/professional_photo_inkjet_printers/pixma_pro_100?cm_mmc=BA-_-PR-_-2013051-_-ABeautifulMess#3PRO-100&amp;WT.mc_id=C202357" target="_blank">Pro-100</a>
printer to print two photos, slightly larger than our journal cover size. We
printed a color and black and white photo from my home for the front and back
cover of the journal on this huge semi-gloss <a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_294551_-1" target="_blank">photo paper</a>. Again, we chose the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/professional_photo_inkjet_printers/pixma_pro_100?cm_mmc=BA-_-PR-_-2013051-_-ABeautifulMess#3PRO-100&amp;WT.mc_id=C202357" target="_blank">Pro-100</a>
for the quality of the blacks in the black and white photo. Plus, the size of
the printer made it easier to print both photos on one sheet. However, if
changed the orientation of the photo, you could definitely make this work with
the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/photo_all_in_one_inkjet_printers/pixma_mg6320?cm_mmc=BA-_-PR-_-2013051-_-ABeautifulMess#3MG6320&amp;WT.mc_id=C202358" target="_self">MG6320</a>.<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c08218b970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal! supplies www.beautifulmess.com" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e201901c08218b970b image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c08218b970b-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal! supplies www.beautifulmess.com" /></a>Supplies needed: A blank journal, 2 printed photos (measure your journal cover and add half an inch to the width and height to get an image that's easy to work with), scissors, fabric, Mod Podge.<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb059f68970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal! step 1 www.beautifulmess.com" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb059f68970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb059f68970d-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal! step 1 www.beautifulmess.com" /></a>Step 1: Cover the front cover with mod Podge, leaving the spine untouched. Adhere your photo to the cover. Allow it to dry completely. Use scissors to trim away the excess so that the photo is flush with the front cover. Repeat with the back cover.<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe2397970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal! step 2 www.beautifulmess.com" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe2397970c image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2019101fe2397970c-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal! step 2 www.beautifulmess.com" /></a>Step 2: To create a flexible, fabric-covered spine, just cut a piece of fabric 3 inches wide (larger if your journal is super thick) and the height of your journal. Use Mod Podge to adhere the fabric to the spine, pressing it into the dips around the spine. Allow it to dry completely.<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c08252c970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal!(back) www.beautifulmess.com" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e201901c08252c970b image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201901c08252c970b-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal!(back) www.beautifulmess.com" /></a>Here's what the back cover looks like! 
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<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb05a391970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal… time to jot down ideas now! www.beautifulmess.com" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb05a391970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb05a391970d-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal… time to jot down ideas now! www.beautifulmess.com" /></a>Now I'll be carrying this everywhere with me for the next few months, jotting down ideas. :) If you're not currently carrying an idea journal, you should totally make one too!<a class="asset-img-link" href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb05a51c970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Make a photo covered journal! so fun! www.beautifulmess.com" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb05a51c970d image-full" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e2017eeb05a51c970d-800wi" title="Make a photo covered journal! so fun! www.beautifulmess.com" /></a>Have a great day! xo. Elsie </p></div>
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