Monday, October 31, 2011

Bella Blvd // "Thankful Blessings" Mini Album

I love this time of year! With the leaves changing colors, and change in temps, it's really one of the most beautiful and reflective seasons of the year. Also, I reflect on my life within the year, appreciation and thankfulness for the many blessings, and looking ahead to the changes the new year may bring.  

The Finally Fall collection was just PERFECT for capturing my spirit for this mini book, "So Thankful".  I created this mini back a few months ago as part of my design team entry but had duct tape on my lips to share it up for ya' for later :) I used lots of elements from the Finally Fall collection and focused on lots of details to capture my feelings.

A few pages were shared over at the Bella Blvd Blog but 
here's the FULL reveal of my mini...

"Thankful Blessings"
Mini Album














One of my favorite pages in this mini is where I used the caption sticker and used a vintage typewriter to type the journaling "I'm on a journey ... new explorations, a few sad stories, lots of happy times & priceless unforgettable memories. I travel with a suitcase full of amazing blessings." I've seen lots of the world in work travels but always making a diversion to explore new places, meet new friends, and enjoy life.  












I can't complain at this point, or ever (really), because "life is so good". Even in looking back at the not so good times. Yes, we all have them.




However, we should all "live for today", "simply enjoy it all" and be thankful for the "the most beautiful season...today".

Sunday, October 30, 2011

oh Mojo...i love you!


Major creative & super productive weekend 
I'm still playing in my art room :)
The mojo is still flowing...love days like this! :)

Putting the finishing touches on my first class project for Gigi's Scrapbookin' Retreat! I can't wait to teach this one! The class list is posting soonnnnnn!!!  However, registration for the event has been open for awhile for the event and word on the street...only a few slots left!!! Yep, it's gonna' be a sell out! :)

Gonna' be fun & packed FULL of Simple Stories goodness! :)

On a side note, I have a Finally Fall collection (loveeeee it) mini coming up FULL REVEAL tomorrow over at the Bella Blva blog....

Wanna' sneak!?


Gigi's Scrapbookin' Beach Retreat // Simple Stories + creative mojo = happy place

How about a sneak peek at part of the cover of the mini album I'm teaching at 
Gigi's Scrapbookin' Beach Retreat
happening' Jan 2012!?
LOTS LOTS of Simple Stories & MORE! :D
I'm deep in design & creative mode this weekend!
The creative mojo is feeling good! :) 
(after a full week of traveling for work)


A bit into my thoughts whirling away on graph paper...




I usually do this at the start of every new project 
which also includes clearing my work space on my desk, pulling items for the theme and project, and then I start sketching out ideas (there's not much neatness to this process).
I really don't write in "chicken scratch" like this...
just sayin' :)
I'm a big fan of graph paper for this and recently found the perfect moleskin journal with graph paper. 

Monday, October 24, 2011

Simple Stories // Simply Creative: Happy Happy Happy Fall




Year.o.graphy....swoonnnn....you have stolen my heart.
Check out my complete ATC over on the Simple Stories blog here.

Plus, I have something REALLY cool happenin' in the next couple of months 
with Simple Stories using the Year.o.graphy collection that will be shared up over on the blog {and here on my blog too, of course}! :)   

Excitedddddd!  :)

Gauche Alchemy // For the love...



THANK YOU MICHELLE!! ♥


PLUS, in honor of this fabulous occasion Gauche Alchemy is offering TWO coupon codes valid from October 24th to October 31.

Code SNRpromoFREE will add a free punchinella variety pack to any order over $30.
I [heart] punchinella!! :)

Code SNRpromo25 will get you 25% off the following selected kits:


So, hop over & shop it up!! :)

Scrapbook News & Review Magazine (SNR) // Gauche Alchemy Event





After a few technical "hiccups" over at the SNR website for the past few days, it is back up and working today. YAY!!!

SOOOOOO excited we can now have the 


Come join us over at Scrapbook News & Review Magazine for the Gauche Alchemy event happenin' up NOW!!
You can check out my complete projects with Gauche Alchemy kit club including Workshop Tutorial and an Inspiration Project!!
[yep, those are a couple of peeks for ya' above :)]

I seriously LOVEDDDDDD playing with the 2 kits from Gauche Alchemy!


and OF COURSE there's a give-a-way!!!


For a chance to win one of 7 free annual SNR Magazine subscriptions, send us an e-mail at games@scrapbooknewsandreview.com with SNR Mag Giveaway in the title by October 31, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. All winners will be contacted personally to get their user info to set up their free subscriptions. 


Good luck and happy scrapping!

Bella Blvd // Mid-Release NOW Shipping Today!!!

Guess what's shipping today?!!!



Bella Blvd NOW shipping TODAY to stores 
so you will start seeing this SUPER fab new mid-release hittin' it up at your favorite scrap store and online!

I've already received my stash of the mid-release &
I have an excitingggggg project in the works for reveal in November with this new collection! :)


Here's a closer look at the mid-release collections...


































anddddd these new additional new Sophisticates
perfect for mini projects & cards...




ABSOLUTE CUTENESS, EH?

So, tell me, which is your favorite collection?