I'm back . . .

After a very long absence . . . I'm BACK! Life has been somewhat crazy for our family lately. Seems like it's that way for everyone these days. I haven't scrapbooked in forever! But I'm starting to get the bug again. Christmas cards need made. Presents to create. Time to have some fun!!!

SDU at Michaels

Yea! Finished my certification process. Now just gotta learn everything in the book, make samples, and get people registered for Sept classes!

Little girl no more . . .

My youngest daughter's new hair cut! It's shorter than it's been since she was 2! Last year we cut it up to just below her shoulders. I nearly had a heart attack then. I guess that little girl with the hair down to her waist really isn't coming back! It's really cute - now that I'm breathing again! lol

SDU . . .

I'll be teaching in the Jackson Michaels, also!

EK Success - Scrapbook Design University

. . . will officially start at Michaels in Flowood, MS in September with ME as instuctor! Yea! It's official now so I can share the news!

Crop Connection . . .

Wow! This weekend was so much fun! Nadine, Andrea, and Deanna always do such a wonderful job putting everything together. And what sweet ladies they are! Thanks to all of the croppers who made this such a memorable first-time event for me! Can't wait to see you all in January!

Crop Connection, Pearl, MS

Hey, ya'll! Come see me at Crop Connection this weekend! For more info, here's the link:

Crop Connection

June Kit

Kit is done just haven't gotten pictures posted. Had to go on vacation. But kit is gorgeous! If I have any left after Crop Connection, they will be in my Etsy shop!

Pearls and silver and gold! Oh, my! June kit is beautiful!

June kit will be out soon and it's going to be gorgeous!

My definition of crisis management:. Bops or Baskin Robbins ice cream!

Shea Arender the Illusional Legend

This is a promo clip for one of the concerts my hubby is playing for. I'm not a big Elvis fan but Shea is a great entertainer! If you like Elvis, Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Michael Buble, Harry Connick, Jr., you'll really enjoy this show! 

Oh, and of course the band is awesome!

Etsy Craft Party!!!

Anyone in the Jackson, MS area interested in an Etsy Craft Party to celebrate Etsy's birthday? @etsy #craftparty : june 18!

Send me an email or a message on Facebook. I have some locations in mind if we can get a group together!

Pics from May kit

Unfortunately it's rainy and cloudy today so I'm having problems getting good pics of these layout. But these are the ones I've gotten done so far. They are really simple but I didn't feel these pictures needed a lot.  I still have lots of product left and more pics of these events to get done!  As always, pictures are clickable for a bigger/better view.

The first 2 are my granddaughter, Jolie with my neice, Lauren. Lauren was playing with her on the playground at church. Jolie loved it. I layered some of the tissue paper diecut flowers and used the green glitter glue in the kit to make the swirls. This stuff is a lot like Stickles but came from Michaels. The little word pieces (love, for you) are cut from another paper in the kit. The "constant motion" is from stickers in my stash. I love the blurry picture of Jolie at the bottom. She is so busy it's almost possible to get a picture of her not moving! That picture just typifies what my pics of her usually look like! lol

The next 2 are my grandson, Gavin. We usually go to Myrtle Beach each spring and there is a couple who build a huge sand castle every year. I took these pictures from the balcony of the condo on the 7th floor. Gotta love a good zoom lens! In the pictures, Gavin is making sand angels and walking on the beach with my husband to see the sand castle The boats and anchors are cut from one of the papers. The "memories" diecut is included in the kit. I did add the "sand angel" stickers. Notice the cute little alligator brads? Those are included!

The next 2 layouts are my grandson, Freelyn playing in my brother's backyard on Mother's Day this year. He was so enthralled with the my nephew's, toys, the tire swing, and the bikes in the backyard. I hand cut the hearts out of one of the papers. And the green bandanna paper is a square 12x12. I just cut out the middle to use as a diecut on my page. I'll use the border I have left on another layout.

May Kit at last!

Finally! May kit is listed on Etsy! Still working on samples. Will post those probably tomorrow! This kit is full of cute Martha Stewart cardstock and lots of other goodies! Fun!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48006427/may-whole-kit-and-kaboodle-scrapbook-kit

New Kit

Still trying to get the pictures of my kit done! Took them Sat but for some reason the lighting just hasn't cooperated with me. So re-doing them today. Cute Martha Steward papers and great for those school activites you need to scrap or those summer outdoor pics! That's all I'm saying for now! Heehee!

'Things can appear to grow worse, but if you conquer despair, no deeper pit remains to trap you.' Of Men and Angels, Bodie Thone

Crop at Michaels this Fri 5-9! Space is limited so sign up and join us!

Any Hero Cards

Wow! I actually got something made! Operation Write Home is doing awesome work sending cards to our service people for them to use to send back home to their loved ones. If you aren't familiar with them, check them out! These are called "any hero" cards. I will write a note in these and add them to a box of cards. Operation Write Home will make sure both of these are delivered to one of our military people. Cool, huh?

These are both made on a kraft paper base. The papers are MME Bohemia line. Stamp on the pink square is Inkadinkado Flower Sentiments. Ink is Tim Holtz Vintage Photo.

Yea! May kit is done! With very cute Martha Stewart papers! Now to get pictures and samples made.