SKetchabilities #41

Thanks everyone for the love you've left here and on FB for my exciting announcement! I think I'm a bit in denial right now (yeah, still!) Such an amazing opportunity! I can't wait to get started on my first Punky Album! Since I'm off work today, I keep meaning to get in my craft room, and when I think of stuff I want to work with, all I keep thinking is, "That would be so cool in a mini-album!" So I guess some layouts and cards will have to do for now... :) Erica is having another crop at PersonalScrapper-extended for slow scrappers like me even- so I need to get some stuff done for that too. I think I will plunk tomorrow away near completely for ME. What a concept, huh?

It was sunny out today, and I tried to get a few shots of the kids. They will work, but  I was really hoping we'd make it outside, but it just never happened. Maybe when Miss A wakes up from her nap I can grab a few shots. Totally needing some great pics to get my mojo jump started I think. Speaking of pics, I'm on the lookout for a great photog/Photoshop class to take-either or both really. If the sun and moon align just right, I can get some really great shots, but I'm wanting needing to learn to do some stuff on my own. Leave me a little line here if you've got some ideas for me, k?

I haven't had a chance to post my take on Karan's latest sketch, so here it is...

I loved this one (always do!) I wasn't able to get a bigger pic, so I opted for smaller one to fill it in.

This gorgeous Bo Bunny paper is courtesy of my Personal Scrapper Secret Sister Erica! We actually ended up having each other- too funny! She completely spoiled me seeing as how she's got access to all my favorite scrappy things! I did, however, have to hide a few of my peanut M&Ms since that was the first thing my little darlings noticed! Can't wait to play with some more! I was MORE than happy to find her some goodies as sort of a thank you for all she does for us each month. She really is an amazing business owner and person! Love ya Erica!
Need to go get the little one up from her nap so she doesn't stay up all night. We're headed out with some friends to go bowling with a bunch of our kiddos, so we're pretty stoked for that :)

~Til next time <3

Can't Even Believe It!

I received the most wonderful email tonight from one Shelly Mitchell of Punky Sprouts asking me to join her design team! I am beyond excited! My first real, official manufacturer design team! My little heart can barely stand it! :)

just needed to share that little bit!

A Little Tootin'

So excited! I got an email from Scrapbook News and Review requesting not one, not two, not three, but FOUR of my layouts! In fact, I think they took all of the ones I submitted! This is my very first pub with them, and I am so incredibly stoked! Just kind of a good feeling inside... I was a little bummed after the whole Cosmo Cricket deal, so this just made a little happy spot in my heart! I need to go pull the layouts down and send in my official reply, but I'm still SO doing the happy dance around here! So, when the next issue comes out on Valentine's Day, I can say this...

Thanks for letting me share! <3

A Little Call Out!

Hey all! It's busy, busy, busy around here as usual, but I just wanted to send a little shout out to let you know that I've posted a DT call over at Scraptivations! I know I have an incredibly talented group of followers out there, so if you're interested, head over and take a look! I'd love to have some of you help me out!

<3

Sketchabilities #40

Just a quick post tonight to share the latest Sketchabilities sketch... So much going on and ready for bed already!

Here's Karan's gorgeous sketch...

And my take...

Almost all of this was from my December Personal Scrapper kit. This kit had both Echo Park (used above) and Fancy Pants. I just loved this one and was waiting for the perfect snow pics to use. Erica and Lindsey both used this kit with gorgeous b&w pics, so I just had to replicate that here!

Need to head out. Hubby is asleep on the couch already, and I'll be next if I don't get myself upstairs!

~Til next time <3

More Amazing Friends!

Although I am completely frustrated because I can't actually SEE the poll on the Cosmo Cricket Blog (some setting must be messed up on my computer), I have been so blessed by so many people who have voted for me! It's so heartwarming to have people go out and seek out votes for me... Since I know I may have some new visitors coming from the CC Blog, I thought I'd re post some of my very favorite projects using Cosmo Cricket.

I had forgotten about a couple of these. Good thing I didn't have Cosmo on the brain the last time I did some scrappy shopping (other than getting my new Circa line!) because I forgot that I already had some of the papers. I think I feel some crafty projects with Material Girl in the works!

If you've voted for me already, thank you SO very much from the bottom of my heart. If you're contemplating voting for me, I'd be forever grateful to you! Remember, just visit the Cosmo Cricket Blog and vote in the poll on the right sidebar.

As always, thanks for stopping by!
~Til next time

PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!!

Thanks to my awesome friends and family, I'm a finalist on the Cosmo Cricket Design Team spot!! Please go vote for me!! It would mean the world to me to have this spot! All you need to do is go to the blog and vote in the poll on the sidebar!

Cosmo Cricket Blog

Love to you all!
C

Post 100!

Wow! For a girl who doesn't feel like she gets to blog a whole lot, 100 posts in 2 years isn't really too shabby, is it?? I'm kinda excited, I must admit! Well this post has a couple things special in it. First off, it's Sketchabilities time! Not only has Karan provided a beatiful sketch, but since the blog has hit 500 followers, she's got a spectacular prize for you to win! You've GOT to head over there (besides the fact that the DT has some more stunning work for you to see!)

Karan's sketch...

and my take...

pp, journal spot, alphas, sticker - Jillibean Soup; chipboard - Maya Road; paint - Making Memories, Adirondak

And these are the yummy goodies you can win...

Speaking of followers, I never did post the winner of my own little bitty blog candy giveaway. Amy is one of my newest followers, and her name was drawn! Amy, email me at scraptivations at gmail dot com and I'll get your blog candy in the mail to you! 

I'm also hoping you'll hop over to Scraptivations and check out the "Practice Run" challenge! I've just posted a sketch that I hope will inspire you and bring a few new friends over to play along! 

~Til next time <3



I Have Some Pretty Awesome Scrappy Friends!

You really are, do you know that? In less than a week, the support I've gotten from so many of you has been so heart-warming! Scraptivations has almost 20 followers (with only 1 post!). Plus I've had so many offers of help in so many different ways. We even also already have some sponsers lined up, with others in the works! I am really feeling truly blessed in my little scrappy world! Thanks so much for your continued support. I'll be posting a design team call soon (whoa, talk about a scary thing!) and I may even upload a "practice" challenge to see how it all goes!

I've been able to participate with my PersonalScrapper friends for Erica's New Year's crop and have already completed a whopping 2, yep, you read correctly, T-W-O challenges LOL! (Do you even know how slow I scrap??!) I can share one, but the other is for the Sketchabilities reveal in a couple of days, so you'll need to check back then.

This one is for another of Lisa Hidy's sketches (January PersonalScrapper exclusive)

pp, sticker- October Afternoon; chipboard - Maya Road; mini alphas-stash; journal card-Shabby Chic Crafts; punch-Martha Stewart; paint-Making Memories, Adirondak

These papers are from my order I just got from Your Scrapbook Stash. Erica W. has really amazing customer service as well as some awesome deals. Since it's so hard for me to get new or newer product outside of my PersonalScrapper kits, this has been my go-to shopping spot. Make sure you head over and check out the birthday celebrations!

I'm home today with Miss A and a low-grade temp. Not sure what's up with her. Last night she didn't want to eat, but just head straight to bed. We were able to get some dinner in her and hold her off til about 7pm, which is almost an hour earlier than normal.  She's feeling better this morning, but I figure it's best to keep her home and quiet for the day. Luckily it's not a school day for her- she's totally loving school these days! :)

~til next time <3

Holy Cow! A Big Step for Me!

I've been digging and soul-searching for several years now as to how to get myself a little bit more involved in the scrappy world. Knowing that the economy is still hurting puts ANY type of business venture on hold indefinitely (my dream would be to have a scrappy retreat for all of you to come join me as we scrap our little hearts away!) So that means baby steps for now... So how about a new challenge blog??! I hope you got a bit excited about it, because it's actually gonna happen! I've got a few things in the works right now that I have to get details settled with, but the blog is actually up and semi-ready to go! You can visit us at Scraptivations right now! Hoping to have you all join us over there soon, and hope to have some challenges go live around the first of February!

Can't wait!