Love to create and....WIN a canvas kit!

When I was young I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. For a long time the answer was teacher or Dr. but in my heart of hearts...I always wanted to be nothing other than a mom. I loved playing with my dolls and every time I saw a baby I wanted to keep it. LOL  As I got older I thought I better go to school to do something because being a mommy wasn't going to pay the bills. LOL I went to school to be a nurse and let me tell you...that didn't last long! LOL I realized early on that I didn't like blood. I also realized that being a teacher wouldn't work because I didn't like to study and do homework let alone get others to do the same. LOL In the end I went to school to learn business management.

Soon after I became a mom , I realized that yes, that's what I wanted to be. I LOVE being a mom. I  love hugging my kids and telling them over and over again how much I love them.

I also came to realize that I LOVE creating. It's been in me for a long time. I come from a family of extremely creative people. My grandma could cook, design, sew, crotchet, etc. My great uncle could also design and do other things. My dad is extremely creative with his hands and has designed beautiful things for my mom.

I love that I have two passions! My kids and designing. I love that both make my life complete.

My last post I said that I found a quote that I totally loved! It's probably my most favorite one in a long time. I feel that it fits me as an individual. I created a project using the quote. Hope you like it.

"She designed a life she loved"

 I love working on canvas. For those that have been following my work for a long time know that I've published different books and designed my own canvases for many years.

I also love designing on books!! I mean...I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!

One of my last ones is this one

I'll be teaching this class plus others this weekend at Treasured Memories in Oak Park, Ca. I can't wait!! I have a lot of places that I'm going to be in the next couple months and I'm adding more for the next year. Keep coming back to see where I'll be.

So it's been a while since I did a give away.

For those of you that like the canvas and the book above...

Leave a comment and tell me which project you like and why and the winner will receive a kit!!

You have from now until Monday, October 8th to post.

Thanks for coming to read and check out my blog. I appreciate you leaving a comment.

Hugs,

 

 

 

A contest, two projects, and the scrapping of three friends.

The time is 9:05am and I've been a wake since 6am doing some work.

I've been busy getting things ready for CHA on my end. It's been even busier for everyone in London!!! They have been working very hard over there and just shipped a lot of the booth items "to America!". LOL

I'm in Elk Grove the next couple of days creating and picking up items from my leads in this area. Had so much fun creating with two of my favorite girls...Tricia Wilson and Gina Lideros!! I have so much fun when I'm with them!!!! We laugh, we chat, we eat!!! Love these girls so much!!!

Here are two layouts that I made using some of my favorite WOW colors!
This first one is using :Whirlypop & Ebony embossing powders. I used the new templates by Crafters Workshop. Paper & stickers are by Echo Park. I used Helmars liquid adhesive and the rest of the adhesives were by Therm-o-web.

This next one is one that I created is using bright white, Neurtral Ultra Shimmer, Clear Ultra High, and Angel Wings. I used more templates by Crafters Workshop. Papers & stickers are by Echo Park. I used Helmars, Thermo-o-web, and Sakura. The Sprays are by Clearsnap.

I'm excited about my Christmas stamps for WOW are being released at this show!! We have these and three others!!!!

Who wants to win one of these bad boys????


Leave me a comment and tell me what you think you would create if you had one of these stamps!! I'll be choosing a winner on the last day of CHA. Will post the winner in a next post.

Right after CHA, I'll be traveling stratight to Vista, CA to teach at Ever After Scrapbooks!!! If you are in the area, come and see me!! We are going to have a lot of fun!!!

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Hugs,

It's a new day...and a new post.

So today is a great day! Yesterday not so much, as I was recovering from food poisoning! I won't even go into that story as I decided quick that I was going to get better fast. lolI'm a strong believer that if I say I'm sick...I'm going to be sick and visa versa! So here to tell ya...I'm feeling great!!

Today is my grandson, Tanner's 6th birthday!! This kid is so amazing!! I was there the day he was BORN and I've enjoyed watching this little cutie grow!!! Love you cutie!

I'm working on a lot of projects for CHA. It's coming up soon! I'm really excited about all that's going on, my class that I'm teaching, and everyone we will see. I have a ton of boxes full of products for all my students!! It's going to be a lot of fun!!! Make sure to come and see us at the WOW Embossing Powders booth in the next exhibitor section.

Okay so now for the winner of the hambly give away contest....

jo (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

I love the overlays! No one makes them like they do!

Suzy, what's their address? I'm gonna try and head there Monday!

4:48 PM

Email me so I can send you a package!!!

A couple of weeks ago I went to Gina's to create and to celebrate her birthday. It was so much fun!! Here are a couple of pictures from that night.

I have to brag about my baby!!! My little Sierra said she wanted to design with duct tape. She's been creating like crazy!!! Here are a few things she made the other day. ALL items made with JUST duct tape!!! Her designs!!! LOVE!

Thanks everyone for stopping by. I'm resting up as tonight I'm going to see NEW EDITION in concert with my brother!! So happy to spend time with him!!!
Hugs

Good Bye Hambly Studios--CONTEST!!!!

As you all may know...I'm a huge fan of Hambly Studios. I've used them for years in all my classes. Unfortunately, Mr. Hambly is ready to retire and so it's time to say good bye to this awesome company! They asked me to help put together their clearance sale so here I am ready to give you the 411....

This clearance sale will be available to EVERYONE!!

Hambly Clearance Sale
Place: 941 George Street, Santa Clara, Ca 95054
Date(s): June 11th-13th
Times: 10am-9pm
Prices:
All papers will be sold in 25 packs!
Pattern Paper packs--$5.00 (for the entire package!!!)
Overlay packs--$10.00 (for the entire package!!)
(regular size packs) Rub-on's--$3.00/6 pack
(large size packs) Rub-on's--$4.50/6 pack


ONLINE ORDERS for store owners--You have until Wednesday, June 6th to place your online orders. After this...you'll have to come in to purchase.
Please EMAIL your orders in to Rose at rose.s@hamblystudios.com


Everyone(open to the public) come on in on the dates shown above!! Once items are gone....they are gone FOREVER! Don't miss out!


CONTEST-----Who would like to win some Hambly? Leave me a comment and tell me what your favorite hambly product is...I'll pick a winner on Friday and send you a fun Hambly package!!!
Hugs

Giving away another kit!!!!

I feel like I'm a broken record! I keep saying how busy I am...but it's really true. LOL Here's my October Calendar...Check out where I'm going this month! :)

Product design, a give-away, and more!!

It's been a busy few months for me. As you know, I create products for different manufactures. This CHA will be the same except I have even more products coming out! I'm thrille about what I'm doing for LOOK BELOW, LOL

Don't know if you saw their post on facebook but they are looking for people to work their booth!!! Here's the scoop. We are looking for one or two people to work at our booth at Winter CHA in January greeting customers, showing products, overseeing make n' takes and taking orders. We will pay up to $12/hour, plus we will pay for your hotel room. Transportation not included, so if you live in SoCal or are planning on attending anyway, great opportunity to make some cash and have some crafty fun! Email info@basicallybareonline.com!I know they will also have room for others to work the booth (with payment) but no hotel room as well. So if you are interested in these spots let them know.to be considered to work there...head on over to Basically Bare's facebook page!!! Tell them I sent you. Here's the LINK to their page.I'm also working on some stamps and other products as well. I can't wait to have them in my hands. All of these products will be released for CHA and I'm excited!!!I'll be looking for dt members for the new company I'm working for very soon!!! I'll also be doing a give-away of some of my products!!! Post here if you want some!!! I'll be looking back at this post to choose someone to send some to.

We have a winner!!!!

I feel like it's been forever since I updated my blog. I've definately not forgotten about it, I've just been really busy! I just came back from beautiful Calgary! I had such a great time at Scrapbooker's Bliss!! We even planned for me to go back in January!! I can't wait! The day before I left I picked up this little number. I LOVE my new Ipad!!! It's so great!! yesterday I bought a pink backing for it. It looks so cute with the green.