Work In Progress

I spent virtually all day long in my scrap room yesterday.  You would think I would have had a bunch of layouts to show you today, but nope that's not the case.  It was grey outside, and rained all day, so unfortunately no photos.  I did, however think it would be kind of fun to show you what my space looks like at the end of the day.  I was working on the Member Inspiration Challenge from My Scrapbook Nook, which meant that I got to pull out some stuff I don't usually use, and get my hands, and my space good and messy.  Have a look for yourself.

It all looks pretty random, as it's pretty spread out, and some of it was already put away but this really is what it looks like as I work.  I have little piles everywhere.  I actually have one on the floor too, just forgot to take a photo of it.  It's a pile of all the collections I played with today (a little Dear Lizzy, a little Echo Park, and a little Pink Paislee, along with a stack of bubble wrap.  I know this is not the same as an actual project to show you, and I apologize for that.  Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates tomorrow, and I'll be able to get a some decent photos during the few minutes that the sun peeks out from behind the clouds. 

Today, is our last day of Spring Break, I'm sad it's over so soon.  But it sure was nice staying up late, sleeping in, playing a little Wii, and hanging with my girls, agenda free.  We're off to see The Lorax today, with my brother, and his family.  I can't wait to see my nephew, he's the cutest little brown boy I know!

Happy Friday friends, I hope you have a great weekend waiting for you.  Thanks as always for stopping by, I sure appreciate it!

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My Scrapbook Nook - April Kit

My Scrapbook Nook's April kit is on sale now.  You really don't want to miss this.  If you've been thinking about joining, now is the time.  The kit is jam packed with the fabulous new Crate Storyteller collection.  Look at all those playful colours, perfect for both genders, and all ages.  Joining now gets you TWO FREE kits in addition to the 12 you'll receive with your one year subscription.  It also gets you a free April grab bag, valued at over $55.  You've got to check it out people, it's too good an offer to pass up.

We're off to visit friends today.  Thanks for stopping by!

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Spring Break

It is finally here!

I know I've been somewhat delinquent around here this past week, and it looks like this week may see a little more of the same.  I promise you that I am working on some projects however, and will have some new stuff to show you soon.  I'm really hoping that I get at least a couple of days in to create this week while I have the break from running the kids back and forth to school and dance.

I'm up today over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles with a Praise Post.  If you're at all interested in learning a little bit of my spiritual journey I invite you to pop over and have a peek.  It's a very quick read.

In scrappy news I have two things to share with you today. One is that My Scrapbook Nook is having  another Design Team Call.  This place, is hands down, my favorite crafty inspired address on the web.  The women are incredibly talented, many of whom design for big name manufacturers.  The DT manager is one of the sweetest women I know, and also the one responsible for me really falling in love with this hobby, as she shared her designs, ideas, and a lot of her heart through both her personal blog, and The Nook blog.  The Forum is uplifting, and encouraging.  The classes/challengers are free, and run every month, and the gallery is always, always over-flowing with inspiration, and jaw-dropping creations.  I love this place, and have met many like-minded women from, literally all over the wold, who quickly become friends .  If you'd like to try out with me, you can find more details here.

News item number two is this email I received last week...

"Hello! We would like to publish your submission in the August 2012 issue of 

Scrapbook Trends..."  

Talk about through the roof excitement.  I literally couldn't stop smiling when I read the email.  I will actually have a layout published in a real live printed magazine read by thousands each moth.  I am still on the moon excited about it.  I realize it's a long way off, but I can not wait to see how they photograph it. You can be sure I'll show you once I can.

I'll leave you with a sneak of one of the projects I've been working on for a Guest Designer spot next month

Do you recognize that paper line?

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope your week is off to a great start!

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Double Digits

We are celebrating 10 years of loving this girl today.

taken this past Fall

She is one of the most tenderhearted, creative little girls I know, and she's thrilled to be entering double digits today.  She came into this world such a peanut, at exactly 7 lbs, 0.5 oz, and 20 inches long.  She cried every evening for 9 weeks straight between week 3 and week 12, and then, almost over night, magically transformed into an easy going, music loving, sweet, and friendly (she use to say hello to everyone she'd see at one year old) little doll of a girl.

Today, she's a studious kid, who loves to read, and for whom drawing, story telling, acting, and dancing all come naturally.  It has been a wonderful experience being her mother.  As much as I have taught her about the ways of life, she has taught me just as much in return by the way she is wired.

Chesse cake for breakfast- yum!

We love this girl, and celebrate her today with all our hearts.  Happy Birthday sweet Théa Dene Funk.  We look forward to watching you continue to grow and spread your wings and  become more and more the person your Father in Heaven created you to be.

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Getting Sketchy

Jeannine is up today at Scrapping Everyday Miracles with a fun and and versatile sketch.  There were so many ways to work it, that I had a fun time shuffling paper around until I found what I liked best.  This month instead of sharing the sketch with you here, I thought I'd tease you and only show you my reveal.

Details:

I used my lovey new typewriter again and cut the strips out.  I also pulled out an old set of flourish stamps I have and used black embossing powder to heat embossed them.

This photo is of Eden and me at Disney in front of the Nemo theatre.  The Lily Bee papers are from My Scrapbook Nook's February kit. 

I encourage you to head over to Scrapping Everyday Miracles to see the sketch first hand, and have a peek at the other reveals.  While you're there you may want to check out the monthly challenge also, called "This is me".

Did you know there are TWO great prizes up for grabs this month?  Not only will you be eligible for a bundle of crepe paper fringe from Dot & Whimsy, you'll also be eligible for a spot in the upcoming Ashes to Beauty class.

I'd like to thank each of you who joined us for our impromptu blog hop this past weekend in honor of Nicole, our team leader.  She was very touched by all the messages of love and encouragement.  I used random.org to select the winner of my RAK.  Congratulations to...

Rosalind, I will send  you an email using the address the left.  I'll give you until Friday to get back to me.  Congratulations once again, I look forward to hearing from you soon.





Now head on over  the Scrapping Everyday Miracles to check out the Sketch Challenge.  I hope to see some of you playing along :)

Happy Monday friends!

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Happy Birthday Nicole

This weekend, all of us over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles are celebrating the birthday of the beautiful woman who created the SEM blog, Nicole Brenna.  In celebration of her special day tomorrow, we thought we'd start the party early, and put together a little blog hop for you to enjoy.  If this was your first stop you'll want to go back here to get started.  If you're well on your way then, you should have arrived here from Jeannine's blog.

What would a proper birthday celebration be without a card...and a gift?  This is the card I sent to Nic (who lives in Norway, so I really hope it makes it in time). 

Some of you may have seen this one before.

To keep things fresh, I decided to make a second card to show you using the brand spanking new Dear Lizzy Neapolitan line that I got from Tanya over at Let's Capture Our Memories (as part of a scrappy secret I've been keeping).  This line screams 'girly-girl'.  It gave me an excuse to break out my Piglet Mr.Huey's I recently purchased.  I heat embossed the sentiment onto one of the little tags in from line, and added a doily, some Bazzill tulle, some pins, and a button.

The sentiment reads "sending you smiles"

SEM has become a second home to me on the world wide web.  It's something that is dear to my heart as a place for those who love to scrap, but want to include our spirituality, and relationship with Jesus as the foundation for why we do what we do.  It's a place where we can be real with one another, sharing our joys, and our hurts, and most importantly sharing what God is doing in us and through us everyday, not just in the way we scrapbook, and document the important details of our lives, but in all the little stuff in between.  I am so thankful thank Nic followed the promptings of the Holy Spirit to start this blog, it has brought so many women together.  And, I am even more grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it as a design team member.  Scripture talks about the church as more than the four walls of your place of worship.  It also talks about how our neighbours are not just the people who live on either side of us.  This blog, and the Facebook page are exactly that.  Believers and non-believers walking the path of life together even though we may be thousands of miles apart.  I have some pretty great 'neigbours' in my life.

So Nicole...cheers to you my friend.  Thank you for all you do for SEM.  Thank you for the privilege of serving the Lord right alongside you, in this fun and creative way.  I celebrate YOU today, and hope that in your corner of the world many are coming around you to do the same.  Happy, happy birthday my friend!

Now, onto the gift part.  In honor of Nicole's birthday I am giving away a RAK (open to North American residents only please, sorry but shipping over seas is atrocious, ).  All you have to do is hop on over to Nic's blog and wish her a happy birthday (trust me you'll be happy you did).  Just leave me a comment telling me you've done so and I'll enter you to win.  Here's what's up for grabs.

You may be the winner of a fun selection of My Mind's Eye goodies.  A selection of 6x6 Stella & Rose papers, a full package of rub-ons, and twine form the Miss Caroline line, as well as an assortment of trim, pins, and buttons, along with a MME wood butterfly, and a package of Jenni Bowlin bingo cards.

Kline will be your last host on this hop. So off you go.

See you Monday over at SEM for Jeannine's March Sketch Challenge, and your chance at the Dot & Whimsy prize pack.  And, don't forget to pop back here to see if you're my lucky winner.

Happy Saturday friends,

Sherri

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This girl

she makes me laugh.  out loud. every time we're together.
she makes me see myself in a new light with the way she loves, and appreciates me. 
she makes me want to be a better mom.
she makes me realize that perfection is overrated.
she makes me want to deepen my relationship with my Lord.
she makes me want to remember the everyday little things better.
she makes me want to grow old doing this journey called life right along with her.
i love this girl.
her name is Angela.
and i'm so blessed to know her.

Using the March Kit from My Scrapbook Nook featuring My Mind's Eye

i discovered the quote on Pinterest.  it was perfect for this photo of the two of us.  The author is unknown.

Happy Wednesday friends,

♥ S.

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