The Pink Room

Time for a reveal...

Inspired Blueprints has done it again with another fabulous sketch for you!  It is sketch #37...

and here is my take with a little Sassafras Lass flair...

***WHAT five LOOKS LIKE***

 

 

I LOVE the Jillibean Soup Corrugated Cardboard Alphabet!!  I just had to get it from Ms. Lisa and Co. over at Scrapbook Circle...their November kit included these and some gorgeous papers I can't wait to put to use!! 

With the holidays approaching it hasn't left much time for scrappin' it seems!!! But my mojo is coming back around... :)  Have fun with this sketch!  And if you haven't become a member yet over at IB...come check us out here!

I got a FABULOUS goodie bag today from my scrapper friend Taj!  She bought by my December kit for Kreatorville Krafts and I just can't believe how jam packed this kit is!!  I can't wait to start playing and will hopefully have some reveals to share later this weekend!!!

Take care and have a great rest of the week!!! 

My Kreatorville Krafts Bobblehead...

Yes, that is right I said my very own bobblehead...compliements of the very awesome Keandra Willis the owner of the new and uber exciting kit club Kreatorville Krafts !!!  I was so excited to see this and was even happier when she gave me a PINK turtleneck!!!  Love my pink!!!

I was thrilled when Tajanee, one of Kreatorville's Kore Kreators, asked me to be the December Kontributing Kreator, or as they call me the December Diva!! Hee Hee!

Tajanee is local here in town and what is so great is that Keandra is coming to visit her this weekend!  I am excited to meet them and can't wait to get my kit and start playing!!!

What makes this kit club so special is that you as the subscriber will get to choose ONE of darling holiday embellishments and ONE of the holiday titles for your kit!!! These awesome title and embellishments are handmade by Keandra herself!  Check out her Esty store here.

Aren't they cute?

Stay tuned for the December Kit reveal soon!  Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

Playing catch up...

Good grief!  A long time since my last post!! What a bad blogger I've been... So much going on I just can't seem to catch up...It's December already and Christmas is around the corner...yikes!  So much to do as always!  Not a lot of time for scrappin' lately with teaching at Anthologies and the Thanksgiving holiday...but I hope to get some layouts done this week!  I would also like to dig into getting my December Daily Album done...I've seen so many beautiful albums on the web from other scrapper's that I am inspired to create my own!!

I got up this morning and looked outside this is what I found...

Of course before school Mason had to get a taste of the snow and playing a little...no coat or gloves he just ran out the door! 

 
 
   
  
 

 

And what is snow without a good old-fashion snowball fight!

 
 
  
Anthologies had an AWESOME turn out for the Holiday Open House last week...the projects are gorgeous and so many ladies came out and signed up.  The classes started yesterday and everyone is so excited and getting into the holiday spirit!  Here are a few pics from the open house...

 
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.  We celebrated with Mark's family on Thursday and then with my family on Saturday.   Every year we take the traditional picture of the COUSINS together.  It is so amazing to see how each year they grow and change. 

Here are a some photos from the holiday weekend...

Maren, Colby, Mason and Parker...

 
Some more exciting news comes from my sister!  She is 12 weeks pregnant and due the middle of June 2010 with her first baby!!!  So, so, thrilled for her and my brother-in-law Matthew...I can't wait to take her shopping for maternity clothes, plan the baby shower and shop for all the baby stuff that you THINK you need but really DON'T!! Ha!  I was pregnant with Maren the same time she is now so the baby and Maren could possibly share the same birthday!!!  We will see!!

Lastly, one of my scrappin' friends, Abbie Torroll, has a new Etsy store, Heartsmiles, where she is making ADORABLE crocheted hats for babies, toddlers and little girls.  I bought this one for Maren and she absolutely loves it!!!  So stop by and check it out!Okay...I think that is all for now.  I will be back later in the week for Inspired Blueprints next sketche reveal!  Take care!

 

A TOOT TOOT and some REVEALS to share...

WOW!  It has been awhile since I've posted anything!  But I have some great things to share...

First up... I received some AWESOME news last week from Scrapbook Trends.  They picked up two of my layouts for the April 2010 publication.  I was FLOORED when I saw that it was two, it just made my day!!  Both layouts were design work done for Anthologies so the ladies there were just as excited!!!

Inspired Blueprints has another fabulous sketch for this week!  Again this month the ladies on the DT incorporated the EAD Designs rubons in their layouts!!! Check out sketch #36!

and here is my take on it...

***YOUR SWEET FACE CAN LIGHT UP THE SKY!***

some closeups...

Next up is a little SNEAK of two of the projects I'm working on for the December classes at ANTHOLOGIES!  Our HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE is coming up this week, November 20th and 21st, so if you live in the area come by and see us!  You will see all the classes that we will be offering for the month of December and will be able to sign up for them as well.  I will be there on Friday so come out and see me!

This is a sneak from the layout class...This class will feature two single layouts that have coordinating pattern papers and embellishments. They are different designs but will look nice together side by side in an album.

And this next one is a fun altered project that would a great decor item for the holidays...The picture isn't the best...but I hope to have more this week to show!

  
 
 

Okay!  I think that is all for now...

We have a busy week ahead.  Mason has his Thanksgiving Chapel on Tuesday and I will be teaching at Anthologies on Thursday for The Creative Buffet class from 10am-2pm.  Then our big OPEN HOUSE on Friday and Saturday.  Hope to see you there!

Have a great week everyone!!!

Halloween fun and IB reveal...

Well...what a busy weekend we had!!  Halloween was packed with fun, family and friends, just the way it should be!  Here are a few shots from the night...

 So after all the trick o' treating was over...Mason started to feel warm and was running a slight fever.  By Sunday night he just wasn't acting like himself...so Monday morning I took him to the doctor and sure enough...SWINE FLU it was!!!!  He is doing good and resting mostly...once he is not running fever for more than 24 hours he can go back to school.  His symptoms seem to be pretty mild...I wouldn't have thought he had anything serious if the doctor hadn't tested for it.  But now I'm just hoping Maren doesn't catch it!  (I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!)

Onto Inspired Blueprints reveal for the week.   EAD Designs is our sponsor for the month, so all of the design team members were able to choose the color and style of the rubons they were to use in their layouts this month!  They were so much fun to play with...of course I chose PINK!!!

Here is sketch #35...

***READY TO LEARN***

some closeups

I guess that is all for now!  Have a great week everyone!!!

 

 

Inspired Blueprints Reveal and Anthologies Sneak Peek...

Up this week is sketch #34 at Inspired Blueprints!  Here is the sketch...it is ROUND this week!

and here is my take...a little orange and black to get into the Halloween spirit!

 
 

Up next is a quick sneak peek of one of the 12 x 12 layout classes that I will be teaching at Anthologies!  I have seen some of the projects from the Design Team and they are AWESOME...ladies you are going to love November's line up!!!  It has been wonderful meeting so many nice ladies at the Creative Buffet!  Everyone comes away with a beautiful piece of work!

Okay, that is all for now!  Have a wonderful Halloween everyone!  If you live in the area, please stop by Anthologies tomorrow from 12-4pm we will be having some fun Halloween festivities!!

Hope to have lots of fun pictures to share of my "Hulk" and "Foofa!" 

 

 

Heidi Class, IB Reveal and Anthologies News...

I had such an awesome Saturday!!!  I am still smiling ear to ear...Forty lucky ladies, my girlfriends and I got to spend a fun, relaxing day scrappin' with Heidi Swapp and Janet Hopkins!!!  It was such a thrill.  Heidi was so genuine and down to earth it was like scappin' with your girlfriends ~ well almost!!! :)  And Janet couldn't have been nicer and is super funny!  They put together two fabulous projects that helped me learn a few new techniques and play with goodies from the House of 3.  Janet even brought her new baby girl Blakely up to see everyone!!  At the end of the day, Heidi spoke to us about her life, family, adventure to China and back and what life holds in store for the future!  I hope she will be able to come back to Dallas again soon!! Here are some photos from the day...  
 Onto some scrappy reveals...It's time for sketch #33 at Inspired Blueprints.  Here is the sketch...

and my take...

***Faces of Personality***

and some closeups...

 and lastly...

I have accepted a position with Anthologies as an Instructor!!  I am so excited about this opportunity and look forward to designing and sharing all the goodies with our fabulous customers!  The Design Team is busy working on projects for the Holiday Open House which will be Friday and Saturday, November 20th and 21st!!!  It will be the first time to preview all the wonderful classes and be the first to sign up for them!!!  If you live in the area please stop by and say hello or sign up for the Creative Buffet, where you can work on any project of your choice.  It has been very popular and all the ladies seem to love the format!!  I will have more news and photos to share as I get trained and begin designing!!!  Stay tuned!

Okay...that is all for now!  Have a great Tuesday everyone!!!

 
 

IB Reveal and Heidi Class...

Hey everyone!  I just wanted to pop in and reveal sketch #32 for Inspired Blueprints!!  I loved this one!!  It was based on a layout by our very own Lynn Kopas!  She is such a talented, sweet lady.

  Sketch #32...

 

and here is my take on it...

***TINY DANCER***

some closeups...

I used the pink tulle I bought from Hobby Lobby and the little Dew Drops to imatiate her little tutu leotard.  The fun paper is from Fancy Pants and all embellies can be found at Anthologies!!!! 

come on over and check out the wonderful gallery from all our members!  We are also celebrating our 1 year anniversary this month so there is a lot of partying going on!!! LOL!!

This Saturday can't come to soon for me!!!!  FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY I get to meet my scrapbook hero...Heidi Swapp!  She is coming to Dallas, well the Frisco area, which is only 30 minutes from my house, too teach 2 classes with Janet Hopkins!!!  I will be spending all day scrapping and making two awesome projects...take a look!

Ever since they started the house of 3 I have been loving all the new digital and hybrid kits!!!  Hopefully I can compose myself enough to concentrate enough! Ha!  I will try to get some pictures of the event to post after!  And if you live in this area and want to sign up I think seats are still available...check it out here.

I did have a little brush of fame with Heidi about 2 years ago now I think...Recollection was the LSS at the time here and they had a national contest where Heidi judged the layouts and I was the lucky one!  I did get a little blurb on her blog about the contest.  It was such a thrill for me and my 5 seconds of fame! Ha!!

Okay that is all for now!  Have a great week everyone!!!

 

What a "GRAND" weekend and IB Reveal... (photo heavy!)

I was busy, busy, busy at the GRAND OPENING of Anthologies this weekend!!!  They had a super fabulous opening day...with a 45 minute wait to check out!!  Crazy!  But you gotta love the die hard scrappers!!!  I had so much fun meeting so many wonderful ladies who enjoy this wonderful craft as much as I do.  Nita and Tracy along with all the wonderful staff got that store into tip top shape for the Friday opening and they didn't look back.

The store looked awesome and was FULL of all the new lines from CHA!! I think everyone was a little overwhelmed but in a good way! I was in charge of the make n'takes each day and unfortunately I didn't get a photo of them!  Finally on Sunday, after things calmed down a bit, I did manage to get a couple of shots in of the store and some of the ladies there working on the make n'takes...

  
 

Nita, the store owner and me...

 
 
  
 
 
  
  

Some of the ladies with Nita signing up for fall classes!  There are such awesome projects!!  Here is the schedule with all the class and times if you weren't able to stop by this weekend.

Now onto some more scrappin' work for the store...I haven't done a mini book in awhile...not that I don't like them...for me they just require a  little more time.  Although I do love how this one turned out.  This album is from Clear Scraps!  Anthologies has a whole wall to choose from!

For this particular minibook I got to play with the new Sassafras Lass Sweet Marmalade Collection

 

***SUMMER FUN '09***

 



Next up was the new line from My Mind's Eye ~Road Trip/Beep Beep.  I have to say this is one of my new favorite manufacturers.  I LOVE the thick feel of the paper and the texture and colors are just fabulous.  The line for the girls is too die for!!!

***THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED***

 
  

Stay tuned for more from the store.  They still don't have everything out in the store and are expecting more shipment!!!  Can't wait to see what I can play with next!

Next up is sketch #31 reveal at Inspired Blueprints!!!  This is one of my favorite sketches and was really fun and easy to do!

***DARE TO DREAM***
  some closeups...

I also wanted to share a small mini book I did for the Mon Ame Memories September kit. I designed this book for Maren so she could look at all her relatives...now for those family members that are not present in this little book it was ONLY because I ran out of room and only had so many pages! LOL!!

***Pearfect Family***

 

 

 

And lastly I wanted to share a quick altered frame I worked on last week.  I saw this paper and immediately wanted to do something other than a layout with it.  (I think it is from American Crafts? ~not sure though.)  I picked up the frame and ribbon at Hobby Lobby and used my circle punch to create the shapes around the photo, added some alphabet stickers from Doodlebug...and that was it!  Super easy and something fun to decorate the house with!

 

 

Okay...I think that's all for now!  I hope to work on my Halloween ornament tree this week...I got the whole Pink Paislee Halloween kit to embellish it...so I will let you know how it turns out!!

 

Have a great week!

 

1300...

That is number of members we are trying to achieve by October 1st at Inspired Blueprints!!!  If you are not a member YET...hop on over to IB and join!!!  With so many members there is always inspiration to be found!  There are TWO sketches released each month and if you load your sketch into our gallery then you have a chance to when the RAK from that month's sponsor!  It is that easy.  Even if you don't want to enter to win, just having the sketches for inspiration is an added bonus!!!  You have until OCTOBER 1st...so let me see all my scrappin' friends there!!!!

Now for the IB sketch this month...it is sketch #30...

Here is my take on the sketch...

***YOUR FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL***

some closeups...

Next up is design work for Anthologies!!! All the ladies there are working DAY and NIGHT getting the store in order and it is looking awesome!!! I am hoping to work opening weekend, October 2nd-4th...Make n' Takes anyone??? Tracy and the team have so much planned...if you live in the area, please come by and say "hello!"

Here are some of the collections you will see in the store!

First up is Bella Blvd.  Love all the bright, fun colors in this collection...

***It's all about the Cake 'TWO~day!'***

More Bella Blvd... ***FAMILY VACA!***

COSMO CRICKET ~ Earth Love is next!!! This is such a great line and works so many ways! This little guy is courtesy of my friend Natalie K...loving her new backdrop and doesn't he look adorable in that little pouch???

***SNUG AS A BUG***

***BURIED TREASURE***

Stay tuned for more great lines!!!  And if you are interested in taking any classes at the store...check out the calendar here.

And I can't forget the new September kit from Mon Ame Memories...here is one of the layouts from the kit...I used the Setember sketche from Basic Grey for this one.  Hope to finish working with the kit by the end of the week with more reveals to share!!!

***THE DOG POUND***  (Photo courtesy of Natalie K Photography)

And lastly...I have to share Maren's first day of dance class.  She definitely loved the class and carrying her little pink bag!!!  The Dance Space is the cutest studio...it is covered in pink and black which I was a TOTAL fan of!!  She is in the Itty Bitty class and it is pretty cute to watch!!

Okay...I think that is all for now!!! Hope everyone is having a good week!