Change is a good thing, right? I have enjoyed my time here at my little blog, but I am moving! You can now find me here... hope to see you all soon!
Oh, and as a special incentive to update your links, and come one over and check me out... I am hosting a giveaway... a blog-iversary of sorts (ok, maybe a new blog warming?!?).
Here is a little sneak:
I will be giving something away everyday this week! but you have to see me at my new home! Anyway, hope to see you there!
Well, long time no see... sorry I have been away. Family emergency called us away for a bit - but I am home for now.
I thought I would share one of my new obsessions - COPIC MARKERS! I was scheduled to attend the copic certification in Chino, CA - was really looking forward to it, and had planned to have some classes, but sadly I wasn't able to go... see family emergency above. But, I do have some markers and they say the best thing to do is to practice, practice, practice... so I made this card for my dear friend Sam's birthday, and since she will be getting it tonight, I thought I would share:
I just love these markers... so much fun!
oh, and the stamps are from Papertrey Ink "Friends 'Til the End" set - paper is Scenic Route Garden Grove.
Speaking of markers, I am thinking about having a marker club... but need people to sign up with me... leave me a comment and let me know if you want more details... could be lots of fun, and you can get the markers at a discounted price... who doesn't like a bargain?!?
Hope everyone is doing well, I will catch up soon!
One of the great things about this crazy little thing we call crafting is that it let's you express yourself in so many ways, and allows you to be you - find your niche, your style. But even better, it allows you to explore other styles and try new things! What is wonderful is having and making friends that encourage growth and exploration. One such group for me is the book club at Pink Pineapple. I just joined for this cycle, but it is so cool - a group of ladies with varying styles, supporting one another! This session is all about Somerset - even have special guests that will visiting from Somerset! The kit for the first month was a paper selection from Websters Pages - which I find gorgeous, but so not the style of paper I would have picked for myself. Very shabby chic, very "girly", BEAUTIFUL!
Today is THE day... you know, the DEADLINE. Taxes are DUE!!! Whether you owe (like me - enter sad face here) or are getting money back - it is something that we have to do... you know what they say about Death and Taxes...
I have so many exciting things to announce, I hardly know where to begin! Well... I am so happy to announce that I was chosen to be on the Pink Pineapple's Design Team. Let me tell you, the ladies at this store are phenomenal! I can't wait to get to know them better - and from what I hear, they have quite the crops!!! Woohoo... yay! I love being able to share my craft with others that are just as obsessed as I am about crafty goodness! Here are the other fabulously talented designers on the team:
Rosie Ard
Heather Barker
I think that being part of this team will really inspire me- and you, of course! Can't wait to grow in my craft! Thanks Pink Pineapple for such a wonderful opportunity!
The next exciting thing is that I will be teaching at the Desert Scrappers Retreat in May. I was so fortunate to attend this event last year, and Laura is such a wonderful hostess - but this time, not only do I get to hang with my "peeps", but I get to teach too! My dearest, Lolo will even be joining us, it will be a blast. I will be in good company all the way around - the other teachers are awesome. Might have to go check out their classes as well. Since there will be so many other mini-books, I thought I might do something a little different and do a project class. Do you remember the perpetual calendar that was in the May issue of Home & Heart? Well, that is what we will be doing, only I have updated it with the beautiful papers and embellies from the Daily Grind Collection from Fancy Pants!
and last, but not least...
today was my birthday! Thank you so much to all of the well wishes!!! I have had a wonderful day! I have to share that my hubby is a little challenged when it comes to gifts, and he blatantly ignored my request for markers for my birthday... but I got this really cool brand-spanking new Nintendo DSi... it is so cool!
it is thinner, has bigger screens, and 2 cameras. I really have to admit, it is quite fun! I see hours of wasted time playing instead of working!!! Woohoo... can't wait!
Oh, and I forgot to share some of my latest cookies:
Made them for a friend's daughters softball team... they were a huge hit! (No pun intended...lol)
Talk to you all soon - hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Thought I would share a few fun things... I am totally into Copic markers. Only have a few, because they are pricey, but worth their weight in GOLD. Here is a card I made... don't you just love gnomes?
Now that we have "Sprung" forward, I feel like we are so close to spring - I can hardly believe that we are into March now?!? Totally crazy...
My good friends at Scrap It Forward are at it again with a great challenge - they are collecting cards for a fundraiser to raise money for Autism Speaks! So get going on your cards... here were a few I made today:
I have been thinking about a lot of things lately (wow... that sounds really deep, eh?)- was up visiting friends and family last week and got to thinking about things that are important in life. You know, the little things - "don't sweat the small stuff" sort of things. My scrapping style lends itself to capturing not only important events in my life, but also the details. I thought I would share a layout I did about just this sort of thing. My BFF Lolo (also known as Laurie) got me this beautiful mug with a "D" on it... and if that weren't enough it has this little saying on the inside lip...
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