2 Sketches 4 U - Kazan 19

Good Tuesday morning!!
The weather has gotten colder
& I'm hoping to stay indoors & scrap today:)
Hubby is off from work,
so I've given him "pick-up-kids" duty*hehehe*
Once they're home though,
my scraps will have to wait.

I had a chance last night to work with the latest
2 Sketches 4 U - Kazan #19 sketch.
Sorry for the bad pics,
but even using my Ott light or natural sunlight & no flash,
I'm not getting good color.
I used Bazzill Kraft cardstock w/Jenni Bowlin papers
& my Expression to cut USA, the stars & freedom.

Like I mentioned before,
I'm hoping to scrap today.
I haven't scrapped any personal layouts in a while,
and I'm itching to work with a larger palette.
I did a 12x12 last night,
but it was a scraplift, to get my juices flowing:)
Hope your day is filled with beautiful things!!

Exciting news!!

*hehehehe*
I'm totally excited about this!!
I couldn't believe it when I realized I had been chosen,
and I am completely honored & humbled!!
I already had several of the new design team members bookmarked
because I LOVE their work,
so I'm thrilled to be working with them (& a little nervous too).
I'll be playing with Kazan's newest sketch today
and hoping to do more scrappy stuff!!

Super Bowl!!
Who watched?
Boy..............what a game.
I was rooting for the Steelers,
but quite honestly,
I hated to see either team lose.
They both played hard & deserved to win,
but unfortunately,
they can't both go home w/the rings!!

The Groundhog also saw his shadow today:)
6 more weeks of winter is in store
and I'm fine w/that.
Maybe it's because I live in sunny FL,
but probably because I have a ton of
new Winter clothes I'd like to wear more,
before I go buy new Spring clothes!!

That's all I have for today!
My Monday has started out beautifully
& I hope yours will be just as blessed!!

Exciting News!!

Check out all the details here!!
I'm so excited:)
I finally got to see who else made the team
& WOW!!!
There are some seriously talented girls.
If you've never visited the site,
I hope you will!!
There will be sketches of all sizes
for pictures of all sizes
and a ton of inspiration!!
Hope to see you there!!

2 Sketches 4 U - Rae's Bonus sketch

Not feeling too productive lately.
I have a ton of housework that needs to be done
before our Super Bowl party this weekend.
I always think I'm up-to-date on housecleaning,
until we have people over
& I realize what a mess it is*sigh*

Yesterday I finally sat down with the bonus sketch
that Rae did at 2 Sketches 4 U.
One night while trying to get to sleep,
I formulated my layout,
right down to wanting to use some bright colors
and cupcakes:)
All their great cards had me thinking of cupcakes!!
Though I don't consider it a total waste,
it just didn't turn out the way I had planned.
Not sure what it is about the card I don't like,
but there's just something?

Look for this card in CARDS July 2009

I have tons to do between now & Sunday.
But as always, I'm wanting to scrap.
My lss is getting some of Imaginisce's new Twitterpatted
and I'm anxiously awaiting a call.
Yes, it reminds me of some Sassafras stuff,
but it is still so darned cute & colorful.
I hope your day is more fun than mine......
off to clean!!!!

CPS 100

I'm so tired tonight.
Every other Tuesday I volunteer in Ashlyn's class.
Those teachers know when I'm coming too!!
They have so much to keep me busy
& I love it.
We also had a parent meeting tonight
concerning FCAT testing.
So glad we went, as I learned a lot.
Fortunately, 3rd grade is only tested on Reading & Math.
So, that means I don't have to stresss myself
over what I need to be helping Ashlyn with.
She's going to do fine,
but I think mommy's gonna need a Starbucks!!

CPS is celebrating their 100th sketch.
They have tons going on at their blog,
including a winner for their 100th sketch & prizes.
Check them out, if you get a chance!!
So, here's one of my takes on this sketch.
I did find the sketch extremely challenging,
but I did 2 takes, liking my second better.
I'll upload my 2nd when I have better lighting,
but here's my first, once again,
using Making Memories Chloe's Closet.

Also getting ready for our Super Bowl party this weekend!
I'm more excited about the food then the game*hehe*
It's gonna be fun!!
I hope you have a wonderfully, blessed Wednesday.
I know I plan on it!!