Contemplation

is a wonderful thing. Especially at 12:00 midnight....what else ya gonna do? So, I've been surfing the net, mainly because I'm bidding on one of those stupid Shrek babies (the girl) & want to see if I'm gonna win it. Those that know me, know I won't pay more than retail....my high bid is in, so I really should go to bed....I'm not gonna bid again if I get outbid, but it's the thrill of the bid that keeps me awake.

I also found out, while surfing the wide-net, that Heidi Swapp is going to start Club Heidi....a monthly kit club. Those that know me, know I adore all Heidi Swapp products & probably should own stock in her company, but I don't. I'll anxiously be awaiting the debut (love this word....looks like it should read de-butt:) of her first kit & I'll probably be a subscriber.

I've also been cleaning my scrap room & scrapping some. More cleaning then scrapping, but I've decided I've got to keep my supply buying down to a minimum (disregard above paragraph). I guess that's why I've also been surfing the net checking out the cool 3M Scotch ATG 700 adhesive guns? Yay.....I'm still looking for the "perfect" adhesive, but aren't we all? So, as soon as I find a decent price, or a local craft store that offers a 40% coupon starts to sell them, it'll still be on my "wish list." Anyone wanting to part with their's, feel free to mail to my house!!

I've also been reading a TON of scrapping magazines. There are times I feel I can't get enough of them & will read 3-5 in a week & want to buy more!! HUH? What the heck am I gonna do with all of them? I mean, come on, I'm gonna forget half of what I read within 2 minutes of putting the book down. I'm getting smarter though.....I'm marking my pages with Post-It notes, which isn't a new thing to me, but maybe it'll work this time? I just love reading them though, so inspiring with the beautiful work, great techniques & wonderful ads. It does get depressing though, because I devour them, all the while a bazillion ideas are going through my head. Then it's time for me to pen those ideas to paper & nothin'!! I mean...........where does it all go? The ideas that is? If you see them, please send them back to me, because I do miss them.

And, we still have our ALL ABOUT ME challenge going on over at Scrapfabulous. It's NEVER too late to start a scrap album about yourself, so I hope you'll go over & join us. The layouts being uploaded are really great. We're also giving weekly prizes away, which is always a fun thing!!

Here's to all you Fathers out there reading my blog (ya right!!)............HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!

Our weekend..............

was spent here, very relaxing, but extremely HOT!! Yep, that's why we spent the 3-hours at the water's edge. AND, this photo is compliments of my wonderful, 7-year old, who went approximately 25-30' into the water to get this picture of us. The other mothers were very leary of her dropping my Canon Digi SLR Rebel, but they forget she's the daughter of a scrapper:) Fine photo!!

I also listed a few paper auctions on Ebay & found time to clean clothes out of closets that I also need to list on Ebay. Having girls means having TONS of clothes!!

I'm also working on design team projects for Scrapfabulous. Totally lovin' the July kit, which will have some awesome Rusty Pickle papers. You won't want to miss this kit.

And, last, but definitely NOT least, we're still hosting our ALL ABOUT ME challenge at Scrapfabulous. Don't forget, if you go here & introduce yourself, say you joined because of my blog.............I'll send you a nice little RAK. Hope to see you there & thanks to those who have joined....your RAK will be on it's way!!

A Challenge & Shrek 3!!

I've already mentioned that ScrapFabulous is hosting an "ALL ABOUT ME" challenge here. This challenge is designed to get you started on an album about YOU!!! Your family will thank you for it....I promise. So, we're into Week #2 and the challenge has already been posted. Here's my layout from the first week.

Here's the deal.....................for those of you that go here, introduce yourself, mention my blog & participate in this challenge, I will automatically send you a nice RAK. This is on top of the Random drawing RAK that ScrapFabulous is doing weekly during this challenge. So you stand the chance of getting 2 RAKS...............nice!!!

AND, I went to see Shrek 3 today & totally LOVED this movie. Worth seeing again, if I do say so myself, not to mention the quality bonding time spent with the family.

I hope you all have a very blessed weekend!!

July Guest Designer.......................

ScrapFabulous is looking for a July Guest Designer. The theme for the Guest Designer contest will be “Freedom” in honor of Independence Day.

All layouts submitted must showcase either the 4th of July celebration, a soldier’s story, or what it means to be “free”. Layouts must contain at least two of the different elements involved in scrapbooking such as: - chipboard - ribbon - rub-ons - stickers - stamps - cardstock etc. Any patterned paper or color combination will be accepted. So, don’t be afraid to get creative ladies!


After you’ve completed the ONE perfect layout, simply upload it into the July Guest Designer album in the ScrapFabulous Gallery.

The contest begins May 31st and ends June 6th so hurry up and enter!!!

The lucky winner will not only receive fame and glory but will also be featured on our Designer’s webpage and receive the free monthly kit from ScrapFabulous along with a 15% discount on store product with FREE SHIPPING. Once the kit is received the July Guest Designer must complete either 3 layouts or 2 layouts and an altered project to be showcased for the July Kit. Also, you will be required to participate in the message board hoopla and praise layouts uploaded into our gallery.

A Challenge & a coupon

I'm a tad late in posting this, but please go by ScrapFabulous & check out the new ALL ABOUT ME Challenge we're running for the next 6-weeks. There are PRIZES involved!!! See, your family not only wants, but NEEDS to know about the person behind the camera. So, here's your chance to tell your story.

Starting Friday, June 1st, I will post a challenge every Friday. You will have until midnight, the following Thursday, to upload your project into the gallery. A winner will be picked every week!!! Even if you can't get your project uploaded by the deadline, I hope you will still participate. Here's your opportunity to scrap about yourself & I hope you'll take advantage of it.

Also, Just Let Me Scrapbook is having another sale. Details below:

To celebrate Memorial Day last Weekend, take 25% off your ENTIRE ORDER by using the code HOT25 at the checkout! This is really good timing with all the new products that have arrived this week.. and with much more expected soon! Be sure to share the code with your friends!
It can be used through Monday, June 4.

Now, back to my normally scheduled weekend activity....dance recital!!