More TV Talk

Ohhhhhh, for a few minutes last night there was a chance that Adam would be GONE ;) Not that I was attached to Matt, but I just don't care to listen to Adam.

I've been watching reruns of "Reba" on Lifetime. Anybody else think it's funny?!

I love "Medium", but the last 2 episodes have just been depressing....I'm not sure what's going on with that show.

"Lie To Me" is a good show too.

Hmmm, Survivor is on tonight. Who are you rooting for? (And you better not say the icky "Dragonslayer Coach", lol)

And the free class passes go to....

Thank you to everyone that commented! And the winners are......

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Timestamp: 2009-04-30 12:29:20 UTC

Lisa said...

Yes, a few. I love sketches and page ideas for multi photos and using pattern paper. Your class sounds great.

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Grandma Shelley said...

I've taken several computer scrapbook classes before...I love them...I mainly take them for the knowledge and creativity that comes from the instructor...have a GREAT day!

Lisa and Grandma Shelley, please email me at angeliagotcrafts@gmail.com for your FREE CLASS coupon code!!!!!!!!!!

"Playing With Scraps" Play Along Challenge (1)

Hi, all,
I appreciate all the comments on the Giveaway post! Thank you so much, and keep them coming, as I'll pick 2 winners first thing in the morning.

To give you a little taste of what the class is all about, I'm posting an easy "play along" challenge. Anyone can play, whether you are interested in the class or not. I think it might get your scrappy wheels turning :D

I designed the class with a tutorial that follows my design process - to help those of you that say "How do I start? How do I know what colors to choose? What makes a layout "work"?" The scrappy tutorial contains 5 examples with full explanations for how to choose scraps of paper that "talk" to you, and the layout examples later in the lesson are completely different for even more practice choosing scraps to tell your stories.

So play along with me! Above I'm showing you 3 photos. For this challenge, make up a story that you want to tell about the photos - pretend they are your photos and that you have a story that you want to share with me. With your story in mind, choose 3 or 4 words that describe the feelings, thoughts, or emotions you want to communicate thru your scrapbooking design. Post a comment with your brief story and "feeling words". On Monday, I'll post my own story and words for these photos, and we'll take the next step in our "play along" challenge! (PS. If you HAVE purchased the class, be sure to check back for something a little different than what you might expect ;) )

"Playing With Scraps" Giveaway

I've got TWO free passes for my new downloadable class "Playing With Scraps" for two lucky individuals!!

Here's how it works - Post a comment on this blog post answering these 2 questions:
1) have you ever purchased an online class/downloadable?
2) what topics/themes/techniques appeal to you in a downloadable format?

That's all there is to it. I'll draw for the 2 winners (using the Random # Generator) on Thursday morning, April 30th, so be sure to check back to see if you WIN! At that time, I'll need the winners to email me at angeliagotcrafts@gmail.com with their email addy for the free pass coupon code. If you've already purchased the class and you win the free pass, no worries - we'll refund your purchase price!

Got Crafts?

So now I can tell you what I've been busy working on for the past few weeks!

I've partnered with "Got Crafts?" (brought to you by the scrapbooking superstars, Janna Wilson and Valerie Salmon), and I'm thrilled to be able to offer you my tips, ideas, and never-before-seen layout designs with complete step-by-step instructions in an easy, downloadable format. This downloadable class is very much like the types of classes I've traveled across the US teaching with a few GREAT changes. You get MORE layout designs to inspire, fresh ideas and fun techniques that you can apply to your own stash (and we all love stash busters), AND a great price point (because I'm not having to fly, or kit and ship heavy product). Valerie and Janna are dedicated to offering a great value for all their project kits and classes, and so you can bet my class passed their stiff inspection ;)

You can see all the details here -
http://gotcrafts.typepad.com/downloads/playing-with-scraps.html

Check it out!!

PS. I'll have some giveaways shortly, but don't let that stop you from hitting the "Buy" button. If you win a free pass on my blog and you've already purchased the downloadable, we'll refund your purchase price.

today was Bunny Day

For 2 years, Michaela has begged for me to take her photo with a bunny ('cause I have one of Olivia with a bunny hanging on the wall). Today was officially "Bunny Day"!

News TOMORROW!

New slideshow and profile picture

My new headshot (long overdue) taken by my 9 year old - really! She did a great job, standing in a chair and holding up my big cam. My hubby tried. He did, but he was in a hurry, and in the 10 minutes after he left, the light changed and she got the best shot ;)
I wish I could add some of the 150 layouts I've done over the past 18 months to my slideshow, but if I did, my book material for "Playing With Paper" and "Kick It Up!" wouldn't be very fresh would it? lol So, the oldies will have to do. If you are wondering where you can see new stuff from me online.....well, that's coming VERY soon. Let's put it this way - it's ideas, tips, and layout designs from me in a great new format. I can't wait to tell you about it!

Been working on something and TV

And I've neglected the blog for a bit. But, I'm excited about some news I can share in a day or two....it's been keeping me really busy! Softball season has started too, so I'm at the park with Michaela quite a bit (love that).

You guys know I love television - here's my TV update:

Love Medium, but last night was really weird.

Medium and Castle come on at the same time - so I watch Castle online and if you haven't watched this show YOU MUST. It is really smart and funny and I think you'll like it!

I'm enjoying Survivor this season. Was bummed that Brendan got the boot last week (cause I really, really, really dislike He-Who-Runs-His-Mouth-And-Is-Too-Big-For-His-Britches). Taj better up her game or she won't make it much further. She's playing it too safe. Stephen makes me gag.

American Idol - well....I really like Kris and Allison, and would rather Gokey and Lambert go home. Does that make me a minority? Probably, but I just don't see anything in Gokey, and Lambert doesn't appeal to me, although I can see how he might be IT in some crowds. He comes off as fake and snakey to me.

In Plain Sight began new shows last night. It was a bit slow, but watchable.

I'm SO SAD that The Sarah Connor Chronicles is over....loved that show, and wanted it to go on.

Heard Lipstick Jungle got canned, and I enjoyed that one too.

Been watching Little Dorritt online (pbs.org). Haven't watched last night's installment but hoping it picks up. Where's the romance?! lol That Rigaud character gets too much screen time.

What else do I watch? Hmmm, The Mentalist which is good and I catch parts of The Biggest Loser and Celebrity Apprentice (not really invested in them though).

That's all I can think of - I told ya, I like TV :D

Back in a couple days to spill my news!

Kick It Up!

My second book is up for preorder on Amazon.com, and I got my first glimpse of the cover this morning :D That is my nephew on the cover, and I can't wait to see his expression when he sees it!

Still working on the details of my special somethin'. Will let you know very soon!

Nothing like Got Sketch to get you scrapping!

A friend of mine is celebrating her second anniversary. Not a wedding anniversary, but a blog anniversary! If you haven't visited Got Sketch lately, you should check it out today.

http://www.gotsketch.blogspot.com/

Valerie Salmon invited me and some other scrappers to use one of her sketches as inspiration for a layout in celebration of her blog being 2 years old. I love the ease of following a sketch (or not following it, if the mood strikes) and her blog continually offers wonderful layout and card sketches to keep us scrapping :D She's doing something special all this month, including prize giveaways, so be sure to add her blog to your list of "gotta read" blogs.