Didn't make the cut

I'll admit, I would much rather have too much for my students than not enough. After teaching my 2 workshops this past weekend, I learned some things, and I need to make some adjustments in my materials. So, this layout got cut from the lineup in my Designs With "Heart" workshop. Don't worry, there are still 5 layouts to keep my students busy! This BasicGrey paper line matches my youngest daughter really well...the fun, funky, bright colors and patterns are perfect for her.

poppy ink info

I've had several questions about how to subscribe to or how to get Poppy Ink kits. I thought I'd just post Heather's info here for anyone who happens to decide they want to jump into this AWESOME kit club :) Sad news is that October is already sold out, and it is absolutely YUMMY. It was my first kit to work with, and I'm excited about the layouts going up on the site on October 1st.

Here is Heather's post from the site board - which is a great place to get peeks and info about the kits!
October kits are sold out. November kits will be available for pre-order on October 1st. We are not going to start a waiting list, yet. We are going to begin growing slower than we have been, however. When the kits are sold out we will be taking the buttons down, and leaving the pricing up.

Ordering: I have a lot of people asking how to order, and what our prices are. To order you will need to wait until the kits go up on preorder.
Prices: 1 month/ $30
3 month/ $28
6 month/ $26
S&H is 6.50
*end of Heather's post*

And you are going to want add-on info too (those are the extra goodies that you can order to compliment your kit, or just because you want the goodies!) Those go up at approx. 12AM MST on the 1st of each month. That means October add-ons will be available, even though the main kits are sold out. Be warned - they sell out quick!
Let me know if you have any more questions :)

Savannah ROCKS

Truly. And the staff at Savannah Scrapbooking made me feel right at home :D Pictured above is Jamie and her girls (plus me). I had such a great time, and I enjoyed the chance to meet and talk with ladies who love this hobby as much as I do. Thank you to Jamie, her staff, and all the ladies in my classes! I hope they had as much fun as I did!
Also posting a photo of my traveling mates - my sister, Debbie, and my mom, Maedean. I don't know what I would have done without them. They worked really hard to help me prepare the many pieces contained in the kits for each workshop. Hours and hours, without complaint. Thank you, Mom and Debbie! I am so glad we were able to do the trip together.

I am glad to be home though. I missed my husband and my girls.

I'll blink and it will be November, and I'll be off again. Not so far this time - Birmingham, Alabama, is an easy drive. If you are in that area, come see me at Scrap, Etc. on November 11th!

ready to roll

Well, not really, lol. But I need to be! I'm very excited about teaching at Savannah Scrapbooking in Savannah, GA, on Saturday. This is another sneak peek at some of the goodies in the album workshop. I hope my Savannah ladies are ready to SCRAP!! Jamie, the store owner, has been soooo good to work with, and I know we are going to have a great time :D
In other teaching news, I can finally spill that I'll be teaching at Scrap Etc. in Birmingham in early November. If you've never been to Monique's store, you SHOULD GO. Wonderful selection, decor, ideas, and top notch staff. A friend and fellow HOFer, Heather Preckel, is teaching some classes there this weekend, so why not stop by and see her?! And then be sure to plan a trip to see me on November 11th.

Happy birthday, special lady!

Today is my mom's big day. She's my best friend, and I am looking forward to whisking her away to Savannah next week!!
Any weekend plans? I'm taking some little giggly girls to the mall tomorrow - celebrating Olivia's 11th birthday. That should be fun *said with not a bit of sarcasm* ;) No, really. I'm looking forward to it :D
Working on kitting for my classes next weekend...not a lot of glamour in it, but it's necessary. I like to be very organized and prepared so that classes go smoothly - most of all, I want us to have FUN! And we will, I just know it!

meow

This photo makes me laugh out loud! My sister's cat was not very happy about this impromptu photo shoot (picture me dragging him from his carpeted tunnel). Olivia was a bit worried that she might get bitten or scratched. I sat them in a doorway to get enough light, and then I kneeled on the deck and tried to get the shot. The cat kept sliding down, and I asked Olivia to boost him up. This was her idea of a good shot ;) Do you have photos that make you laugh? I think this one will be fun to scrap.

It's official! I'll be teaching in Massachusetts!! Right At Home Scrapbooking in North Attelboro will be my destination in January - I'll be flying on my birthday, in fact. More details later :D And I still don't have a date for my visit to a Southern town, so I can't spill that one yet. Maybe soon!

boxing it up

and moving it out - a box of K&Company projects, that is. I completed 10 projects for the upcoming Memory Trends show (and related packaging and catalogs). Can't talk about any of that though, lol. So, what can I talk about? Well, I can hint about some upcoming travel plans - I'll be teaching my 2 workshops in the South!! I will say I can drive there from my house, so that will narrow it down, huh? I'll say more when I get the exact date, I promise.

It's that day...that day that will never be forgotten. I will say a special prayer for all the families who lost loved ones, and all those affected by the terrible tragedy. I will also say a prayer for peace, for love, and that hearts full of hate would be changed.

fall shows

Not ignoring my blog, I promise. I've just been working on things I can't share right now, and feel like I don't have much to say. So, let's talk about tv, why don't we? :) Are you looking forward to the upcoming fall season of television? What shows are you waiting for?
Prison Break is already in it's new season, and it's good, but I'm missing some of the magic from last season.
Hoping Grey's Anatomy gets better - I was not loving the show at the end of last season. I don't care what happens to Meredith anymore. Funny thing is, as I watched some reruns of early in season 2, I remembered liking her and her scenes with Derrick. Something changed...
I've watched a few new ones - Justice and something about hostage negotiators.
What about Shark? That looks pretty cool.
CSI Miami is a favorite of mine.
I know there is more. Let's hear your favs!

the quiet after the holiday

Hope your holiday weekend was a nice one. Our's was so very nice. Time spent with family, and a bit of scrapping thrown in for good measure. I wish I could show you. Soon! I managed to complete 3 layouts for Poppy Ink. Ohhhhh, the October kit is just yummy. Uh oh, better not let any hints slip ;) When you work in the industry, even loving scrapping as I do, it can sometimes become a job, with all the stresses and worries that go along with a job. Don't get me wrong - I love doing it. But, this weekend I scrapped purely for the joy of it, and I had a blast.
The girls had their last swim of the season :( It is hard to say goodbye to those long hot days. But, the water is getting too cool, and with school and homework, I doubt we manage to swim again.
And, I also watched about half my P&P this weekend! I told ya it was very nice ;)