making changes

Sometimes in life we need to take a step back and re-prioritize. And sometimes we need to admit that we are not superwoman. Not that we want to admit that. :) Because of this, I have made the tough decisions to leave a couple of design teams that I have been a part of for quite some time. I will be joining a new team shortly, but that team is fitting nicely into my new life plans. So this post is a thank you to the teams, from the bottom of my heart.

Stampendous!

A wonderful stamp company with wonderful employees. You will never meet such truly nice, generous, and lovely women!! I have been a fan of their stamps from the start of my addiction. :)

My favorite project created for them, using Poppy Scene. Thank you, Stampendous!!!

The Scrap Review

Writing review articles on paper crafting products was a tough job, but someone had to do it! :) It was a new perspective on products, how I use them, and how others might use them. It made me think about all my purchases and about the products I share on my blog.

My favorite layout. Created for a review of Pink Paislee’s Queen Bee. Thank you for everything, Ashley Harris! I love when you work with someone on a team and they become a real-life friend!

Hope you are having a fantastic day! thanks for stopping by!

bedtime playlist

Pop on over to The Scrap Review and read about what inspired this layout.

A close-up look at the journaling piece. I stamped the handwriting line from Mint Motif School Basics onto cardstock. The numbers were also stamped and they came from I’ve Got Your Number.

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Supplies: Stamps-Mint Motif (School Basics, I’ve Got Your Number), Patterned paper-Cosmo Cricket (Joy Ride), Cardstock-Core’dinations, Ink-Palette (L’Amour, Water Lily, Terra Cotta Tile), Letter stickers-Thickers (American Crafts)

The Scrap Review: Pink Paislee “Queen Bee”

Over at The Scrap Review, is my article and three layouts reviewing the newest line from Pink Paislee called, “Queen Bee.”

And if you leave a comment at The Scrap Review (NOT HERE) by midnight PST on Thursday, you have a chance to win the entire collection!!!

Here are a few peeks from my projects:

Close-up of the Borderlines Clear Stickers

Close-up of the Ribbon Pleats, Cork Buttons, and Bella Brads

Close-up of Punch Outs die cuts, Expressions Weathered Wood chipboard letters, Cork Buttons

Close-up of Punch Outs die cuts and Cork Buttons

And one last close-up of the Ribbon Pleats and Cork Buttons.

Stop on over to The Scrap Review and see the layouts, they are pictures that I have been waiting for the perfect papers to scrap!! thanks for stopping by!

The Scrap Review: MiMi DSLR Camera Bag

Oh ladies! You have to run over to The Scrap Review and read my article about the MiMi DSLR camera bag!! I ADORE this bag! Pop on over and see all the photos of the inside of the bag and how my equipment fits. AND the best part, enter a comment by noon EST on Tuesday (TODAY) and you will be entered to win your own Oasis Mimi DSLR camera bag!

I took my very first photo with my grandpa. I remember being so very little. It had snowed and the entire world was covered in white, all but the pine trees and the shed in the backyard. He let me take a photo. And I remember being completely thrilled that I could take a picture of how I saw the world. I still have that photo, tucked away in a very special place.

My grandpa gave me my first SLR camera at about age 12. It was an East German made Voigtlander. Oh, how I felt special using that camera! My dad taught media at his high school, so I got to roll real black and white film and have the students develop my photos. When could afford it, I bought a Canon Rebel IIG. And then my husband bought me a Canon Digital Rebel XT. (mostly because he couldn’t take all the film anymore :)). When my grandfather passed away in 1998, I got his camera (the photo above). I can still see him wearing it around his neck. Even looking at it, I can still feel him and his love for us.

I thought I would share a few of my favorite photos.

The canal with floating ice in March. Duluth, MN.

The pier from the shore line in March. Duluth, MN.

The Arial Lift Bridge over the canal in July. Duluth, MN.

Ice on a branch in April.

Butterflies on Lilacs at sunset in May.

American flags reflecting on the Washington Monument. Washington D.C.

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The Scrap Review

My latest article is up over at The Scrap Review. It is about the EK Success Embossed Curve Slim Edger border punch. (Say that five times fast! LOL!) You can read about it HERE.

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The Scrap Review: Pink Persimmon Stamps

Today I have a review of Pink Persimmon Stamps at The Scrap Review. I know, you are thinking, what? Yes, I made the creative team after I had requested the topic! LOL! Seems like things were meant to be! Stop on over at The Scrap Review to see all my cards and to have a chance to win some stamps!

The Scrap Review

I am excited because today my first review article is posted at The Scrap Review!! :) The paper line I am reviewing is the new Halloween line from My Mind’s Eye called, The Spider’s Web. Here is a little peek of my projects, which you can see all of in my article. Pop on over and say hi and you will have a chance to win the paper kit for yourself! :)

Make sure and check out my other post today with my JustRite Christmas week project. :)

Some news!

I can finally share some of my exciting news!! I am joining the team at The Scrap Review!!!
Its a wonderfully talented group of women that review paper crafting products, tools, books, and whatever else we want know you will want to get your hands on! Hop on over and check out their CHA coverage!! Thanks to Emilie and Ashley for this wonderful opportunity!! :)
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by!