A couple weeks ago I mentioned my new favorite pens (at the time) which were thick, colorful and cheap. Then last week I couldn't resist signing up for this planner class and erasable pens were on the supply list. I decided to order some this past weekend and my mind is completely blown. As mu...

The November release has been full of some gorgeous new products and we hope the projects from the team have been beyond inspiring! I've picked out favorites of my own, from each of the design team members, to share with you today! Click the link next to each team member's name to see more det...

Helloooo there! Happy National Scrapbooking Day! In honor of the big day, some of the Design Team members at Studio Calico are having a blog hop AND Studio Calico has also given each of us a prize to award to one of YOU! Keep reading....details about that are at the end of this post. ;...

Hi there, Friends!! I've got a fun giveaway to share with you today. I was honored when Kelly Purkey asked me to contribute to this newest online class of hers. She's got a huge cast of contributing designers for this one....you won't want to miss it! Here's a bit of info about the class: "J...

Have you heard about a little online scrapy event called... It's a fabulous 2 day event in April that showcases the following: 15 instructors teaching on a variety of paper crafting topics FIVE make and takes (my favorite die cutting gal, Kerri Bradford has a FABULOUS make 'n take that I abso...

Well hello there, Peeps! I'm popping in today with a fun, fun giveaway for you from Studio Calico! The adorable and oh-so-sweet Amy Tan is teaching a new class at Studio Calico which is starting soon, and Studio Calico wants to give away a spot in that class to one of my lucky readers! How s...

Hello there, Hope your weekend is going well. Ours has been great so far.....did a bit of relaxing, watched some football (my hottie hubs), read a good book (me), walked the puppy a few times (both of us) and have just generally enjoyed spending time together. Windsor is growing by leaps and...

I am absolutely smitten with all of this month's new releases and I can tell by the excitement that some of you have shared with me that you are too! A big thank you to each and every one of you who have joined us tonight during release festivities as well as the last five days of countdown fun...

Hello, Dearies. Today just happens to be my birthday....my 36th, to be exact and it seems that I have a bit of a birthday tradition around here.....one that involves being grateful for the blessings in my life and one that involves birthday gifts -- for one of YOU. To read past birthday po...

Just popping in to say I'm so lucky. I'm lucky for so many things. But my Dad called me today to wish me a happy birthday. That's awesome. We talked a while...Then the participants of the Lift Me Up challenge had my back. You all know how I have a technological monster that enjoys picking on me ...

After posting last week's weight-related whine fest (which generated a great commiseration of misery and support in the comments, in addition to making me me feel so much better in my quest for better health and lesser girth) I set out last week to make some tweaks. Many of you suggested shaki...

hey, hey! I have una pregunta para usted ^_^ Yep, I have a question for a chance to win not one but two kits! There will be two winners tomorrow so...all I ask is this... What would you like the next tutorial you see to be? If you don't know then lie and make one up lol!!!!! That's all folks! A...

I have a Monday morning treat for for all you readers! My friend, Celine Navarro from The Green Frog Studio, is starting a NEW, online class! She created Colorful Designs especially for the scrapbooker who is looking for fresh designs and who loves color!! Want more designs on your layouts? ...

I have another giveaway. What can I say - it feels good to share. :) This one is for a copy of the newest idea book from Creating Keepsakes called The Best of Digital Scrapbooking. NOW... before you non-digi folks run in the other direction, please listen. :) This book is fabulous for the inc...

BTW... there is still a chance to win a Clean Color video download from Erin Cobb - just click HERE. If you win but have already paid for it - no worries! She will give you a full refund! Today? Today I have lots of clear stamps. Lots. Here are just a few... These are from awhile back - from ...

So, I have lots of giveaways. Lots. I have recently purged my crafting stash. (I do every 2 months.) And I have a lot of great stuff to pass on to a few lucky folks. But before I get to the crafty goodness, I have a very special giveaway. Very special. First, I want to share the story behind thi...

Every year I say this, and every year I accomplish some of what I set out to do, but this year it is going to be something I focus on: getting scrapbook pages done and into albums so that my family can enjoy them. Looking back on the past year, I really did get a good amount done. That being sai...

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've posted. I hope you all are doing well during the start of the New Year! Oh man...so many things to say...^_^ Well, I suppose I'll start off with my word for the year and my hopes for 2011. Last year my word was Grace and let me tell ya, so much junk wen...

Jumping in here with a big HI and Happy Monday to you!! We had a great holiday and weekend. A just right mix of friends, food, and family time. My husband and I had some good 'just us' outings and a trip to the park with Josie. So why am I so happy that it's Monday? Becasue I'm upstairs in my cr...

Hello, dear readers... I think it probably goes without saying that I'm *always* dreaming of a white Christmas. Always. And this year, it looks like my dreams for white are coming true in more ways than one! Just look at what started happening last night!! The paper-whites have started blo...

Hey there! A few months ago, I mentioned that I stepped down from my article with Creating Keepsakes. Well, the first issue without my article is hitting the shelves and I am getting a lot of emails asking why I left. I truly was just running out of steam... creative juice... whatever you want t...

Hi everyone! Are ya ready for Thanksgiving!?!?! I totally am! MomChops was visiting this past Sunday and as she was giving RonChops a hug she told him to make sure he was good and hungry by Thursday (he took her advice and is currently on bread and water rations only)! She and I were plann...

Yeah, 4 more times the technological monster has come back to haunt me. 4 times I tell ya. Check it... 1.) This past Tuesday my Droid X camera and video recorder stopped working. The shutter on my phone won't open anymore. So can I get a new one? No. It was a gift from my Mom. She used...

With the holidays quickly on their way, ideas for quick, easy, but yet meaningful handmade gifts are something that is on my list of things to do. One of the things that I have done in the past is to make custom calendars digitally for family (ex. here's the one I made in 2009.) This year with a...