** SHE'S TWO **

Boy I tell you there is nothing worse than being without your trusty computer. Ok... maybe there is!!! I was able to get through it all with the help of my friend Myia and for most of the two weeks my cell phone. It did give me a chance to work on some projects. That I will share with you ladies in a few more days.

For now I have a few projects to share from the Jan/Feb issue of Scrap n Art Magazine.

But before we get into that let's talk about my baby girl Bailey. SHE IS TURNING TWO. I just can't seem to wrap my mind around that. She is totally entering her terrible two stage. She rolls her eyes, kisses her teeth (all of which she has inherited from her older sister, of course), stomps her feet, and cries when she doesn't get her way. And not to mention this look...

Exhibit *A*



So question?? Are you a bad mother if you forget your baby's birthday is a week away but remember to reserve your space for a crop? LOL!!!

If the weather permits we will take the children to the aquarium for a fun afternoon and come home for hamburgers and fries (with a little ice cream and cake)

Now onto some scrappy scrappy-ness!!!

This was created for the Scrap n Art Magazine Jan/Feb issue featuring Stamp Zia.




This was created using the color palette from the color room


This last one is of my niece Makenzie created For Shimmerz Paints and Petaloo.

Creative Scrappers Sketch #100

This is a very very special reveal and I am so happy to be apart of it all. There is a month long celebration going on at Creative Scrapper and a handful of prizes and giveaways. And did you see who our montly sponsor is this month? It's the NOOK --- My scrapbook Nook Kit club that is. So be sure to get on over and check out the new sketch, and it's reveal NOT to mention all the other amazing things going on this month.

I am without a computer, can you believe my computer fan was over heating and shutting itself off. OMG, I have been without a computer for almost an entire week and I feel like I am going to faint everytime I think about it. I am not able to participate in any challenges or share any additional projects. Because the only computer available (which is how I am making this post) is from my husbands work laptop. It does't have photo editing or the ability to hold the number of uploads I make a week. Not to mention that is NOT what they gave him the laptop for in the first place. So thank you to my hunny for allowing me to make this very important upload for the reveal of sketch 100. However, since this isn't my computer I am not able to upload the sketch like I ususally do with the layout. So you lovely ladies will have to get on over to the Creative Scrappers blog to check out the sketch for yourself. I totally apologize for the terrible photo ladies. Thanks for your understanding!!!

Masking with Shimmerz is so much fun

My use of Shimmerz is very simple on this layout but it creates a major effect. I used a doily I found in the kitchen the other day to create my background using Spritz in Licorice. Then I used Vibez Razzle Dazzle Berry, and Sea Foam Spritz to create the paint splatter look.






For more details on what was done to this layout. Please visit the Shimmerz blog here.

Creative Scrappers Reveal Sketch #98

YAY!!! it's Sunday, which means it time for the Sketch reveal and all the Designer reveals at Creative Scrappers
If you haven't heard it's our birthday and we are rapidly approaching the 100th sketch. So if you haven't been to the blog you better get over there and check out the Sponsors, giveaways, AND of course the designer reveals.




Here is mine. love these American Crafts papers from their I Do collection. See over at Creative Scrappers ladies.

CREATIVE SCRAPPERS BLOG BOUNCE

This Bounce is "free-style" ~ meaning there is no correct order to bounce from Blog to Blog.
All Sketches posted on the designers blogs have been created by our readers and some past sketch designers. All sketches submitted were given to DT members and they selected their favorite sketch to be featured!


When you're finished bouncing around the Creative Scrappers DT blogs,bounce back to the Creative Scrappers site to leave a final comment



You'll have the entire weekend to bounce around !


Here you will find links to all the Creative Scrappers designers participating in the bounce.
Each of them have a RAK to give away and all you need to do is leave them a comment on their blogs!!!


* Emmy Brannstrom
* Helena Johansson
* Kaori Watanabe
* Nicole Nowosad
* Patti McCarthy
* Tajanee White
* Wati Basri
* Yumiko Ubakata
* Delaina Burns
* Helén Westén
* Issa Lucido
* Jill Sarginson
* Loredana Bucaria
* Marielle LeBlanc
* Mija Comstad
* Stephanie Hart
* Tanya Tahir
* July Gaceta
* Kristine Davidson

Have a great weekend Bouncing Around!

Here is my sketch








Don't forget to leave a comment if you want have a chance to win a RAK!!!
Please be sure to become a follower as well. Thanks again ladies!!

READ ALL ABOUT IT!!! OMG

We have some Exciting News to share......
Liz Kartchner is the newest Face of Shimmerz!!!
She is excited to become a Shimmerz Endorsed Instructor and will be using Shimmerz Products in her upcomming classes!




Liz writes a monthy column for Creating Keepsakes Magazine called "Dear Lizzy", she wrote the book "52 more Scrapbooking Challenges" and has a fun Craft Line called "Dear Lizzy" from Amercan Crafts.
Welcome to Shimmerz Liz!!! To learn more about Liz you can check out her inspiring Blog Here

You don't want to miss all the fun coming from Shimmerz

DID YOU KNOW????

I have people asking all the time. Is Shimmerz a new product?

Well. . . the answer is yes and no. We created and released both Shimmerz Paints and what was then "Shimmering Spritz" back in 1999. They were distributed by Personal Stamp Exchange and through sales reps. That was long before blogs and design teams.





Just like any new business we made mistakes and learned from them. Shimmerz and Spritz did really well for quite a while, but then we stopped manufacturing and aggressively selling for a few years. We were still there just not really noticeable.

So in June of 2008 we decided to try again. We got a blog, website and a design team and started manufacturing Shimmerz. Then Blingz, then we reintroduced Spritz, followed by Pearlz and Vibez.

So even though you didn't know us. . . we've been around for a L-O-N-G time. Just look at those labels. EeeeK!!! Thankfully we have a new look, but the product and quality are all still the same.

So spread the word. . . we really aren't the new kids on the block.

Creative Scrappers Reveal #96

Hey ladies, hope your having an awesome weekend. I have been so busy with the little things lately. You know keeping the house together, bills, babies, etc. It was also spring break this week so Jeremiah was out of school. He spent three days with his Grandparents, and another day with his best friend. So, I haven't seen much of him this weekend :(

March 21st is my Texas anniversary. I still can't believe it's been that long, it doesn't seem like it. I remembe the butterflies I felt when Steven announced we'd be moving, for real this time. I was sick to my stomach, yet excited for our family. Well, the Lord has really blessed our lives here in Texas. And I have met some amazing folks. Speaking of Amazing folks, I had the pleasure of cropping with my new friend Leslie Ashe again, and the talented Daniella Dobson. Thanks girls for hanging with me on such a nasty spring day (can you believe it snowed in Texas, it's spring). I had such a great time.

Anywho, since we've moved I have been waiting to paint and create a peaceful, inspring space. Once it's almost complete I will share my new scrap space with you ladies, and you can tell me what you think.

So let's get onto the fab sketch this week. I hope you ladies come and play along and be sure to check out the DT members reveal.





Madison loves candy!! I created this using the March Scarlet lime kit. Love this kit. Aren't those letters yummy???


Well I am off to bed, since it's 1:40 in the Am. Chat with ya soon ladies!!

Creative Scrappers Reveal Sketch #94

It's that time again. There is a new sketch over at Creative Scrappers . We have alot of fun coming up over the next few weeks. So Be sure to play along with us this week and all the weeks to come. Can't wait to see what you girls do.

SHIMMERZ - POP QUIZ!!!

Just for fun I was wondering......can you match the 5 flowers to the 5 Shimmerz Products that I used? :) (be sure to click on the photo to enlarge, so you can see the detail) All of Shimmerz Paint Products work so beautifully together, and we thought it would be fun to see each product used side by side to see the differences.......do you know which is which??? ;) Check back in a couple days to see if you were right! Here is the link to the Shimmerz Blog

Prima's Big Secret...

Check out these goodies!!! Oh how I want them all. Drooling!!!

WARNING!!! WARNING!!! Picture heavy post. I had such a super fun weekend. I received the Noel Mignon March kit which is amazing and worth ever penny. It is by far the best kit I have ever received. I took it with me to my Saturday Crop at Scrapper Boutique with the lovely, and crazy talented Leslie Ashe. Ok, this was my first time meeting Leslie in person. We have talked a few times, emailed, and texted. But she is soooooo much more fun in person (and tons on cyber space). She is my kind of lady, she likes to talk, laugh, scrap, and she isn't camerea shy. Cherie (the owner of Scrappers Boutique ) is in the photo with us. I love this lady she is sooooo sweet and talented herself. If you are in the DFW area and haven't stopped by the store yet, be sure to do it. Oh and get this I even had the chance to talk to the amazingly talented Kimberly Garofolo who is a dear friend of Leslie's. Also Leslie had a chance to talk to a dear friend of mine the awesomely talented Myia Manghum. So we just had ourselves a scrappy getting to know each other session. And I pray we have many many more. Thanks gals for such an awesome weekend!!

Now onto the photos...

Isn't she gorgeous?


Ok, really how cute are we? LOL


Who doesn't love taking me shots? Hahaha!!


A sneak peek of some work done at the Crop stay tuned for the complete reveal :)

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Creative Scrappers Reveal

It's time for another fab sketch from Creative Scrappers. If you haven't already played along in the previous sketch please do so. You will love them. There is still time to play along and win from your monthly sponsor My little bit of Whimsey







Here is my take on the sketch. This is Madison almost 2 years ago.



This post will be short, I have a fun reveal tomorrow and some pics of a new Scrappy friend and I. Come back girls, Happy Scrapping!!!!

Hey guys!!!

Hope everyone had a romance filled V-Day. I had a fab one. While we didn't make the marriage conference which I was sad about. We did get a chance to hang out without our 3 cuties,lol. They hung out with their Grandparents and we went to Dallas.

Steven had it all planned out. We started out with a movie (Valentines Day,very cute movie), then we headed to "300" a super cool bowling alley in Addison. Then to finish the evening we ate dinner at the Olive Garden and then laughed the night away at the Improv. So big fun for us!!

I was asked to give an interview for the lovely and talented Essence vibez
on her super cool blog "YOU INSPRIE ME"

Essence thanks girl for such a wonderful honor. I had fun doing it. You rock and I love your work. Thanks again!!

Please ladies head on over to the blog and check out the interview and all the other super cool artist that have been interviewed. You won't be disappointed.

I have a few things to share today and a few sneak peeks.

this is the sneak peek for Creative Scrappers Sketch 92 which will go live Sunday. Please head on over to the blog and check out the reveal. You'll love it!! There is still time for this weeks sketch as well.



Here is a sneak peek for a layout created for the Shimmerz reveal coming up on Monday. If you haven't treated yourself to visiting the Shimmerz blog please do so. The DT is amazing there and you will be soooo inspired. I mean these ladies ROCK & ROLL babe!!!

Some Pre V-Day Projects

I love Valentines Day all that comes with it. I hope each of you have a fun weekend planned and most important a safe one.
Steven and I are headed to a marriage conference at our church (Gateway). I expect to experience great things in Christ and our marriage this weekend. I am already married to an awesome man. But when you put Christ in the center of that you are guaranteed to have a successful marriage. I am so excited and this conference is right on time. Our 5 year anniversary is approaching. Wow, 5 years and so many wonderful blessings later. I am so excited and blessed. I hope to be blogging again Sunday and have some more fun things to share. Thanks ladies chat with you all soon :-)

Reveal at Creative Scrappers

Hey girls, there is a new sketch up over at Creative Scrapper please stop by and play along. You will love the possibilites of this sketch. Here is the sketch and my take on it. Can't wait to see what you ladies come up with. You won't want to miss the chance to win from our monthly sponsor My Little Bit of Whimsy

INTRODUCING SHIMMERZ VIBEZ

Introducing VIBEZ....16 Vibrant Colors with intense Shimmer and Shine!!! Watch our announcemnet below and share it with your friends! We are giving away a FULL Collection Set of Vibez Miniz to one lucky blog reader that makes a purchase from our site today! Set contains all 16 colors!




Introducing VIBEZ....16 Vibrant Colors with intense Shimmer and Shine!!! Watch our announcemnet below and share it with your friends! We are giving away a FULL Collection Set of Vibez Miniz to one lucky blog reader that makes a purchase from our site today! Set contains all 16 colors!



and because we are soooo excited about VIBEZ we are giving you more chances to win...be sure to drop by the Ed team blogs and leave them a comment. They are each giving away a free bottle of Vibez today!!!

Jeni Boisvert
Lori Renn
Lucy Edson
Bethany Kartchner

We can't Wait to hear what you think about Vibez!!!!!

Shop here for your chance to win: Shimmerz Shop
and be sure to ask for Shimmerz Paints at your favorite store!
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Pearlz and Teresa Collins

Here is my project using the amazing Vibez

SHIMMERZ VIBEZ Sneak Peek

Coming Feb 2nd will be the reveal of the new Shimmerz Vibes. And they are BEAU-TI-FUL!!!
Here is a sneak peek of what I did with mine. Be sure to stop by the Shimmerz Blog and check out the rest of the Design Team reveal. Not to mention you don't want to miss out on what else they may have going on :-) (wink, wink).