Taking a Break

Hello friends!  Just wanted to pop in and let you all know that I'll be taking a blogging break for about a week or so.  My family is coming into town today and then I'll be having our precious daughter on Monday morning!  I'll be back later next week to introduce her to everyone!  I hope everyone has a great weekend and a great week!  Love you all!

Updates, Updates

Hello!  Yes, I am still here!  Still been crazy around our household.  My husband has returned from his deployment.  He's been back for a week and we've really been enjoying some good family time together.  We're also gearing up for our new addition, who is coming one week from tomorrow, if she can hold on that long.  We're finishing up the nursery and getting ready for my family to come into town for the birth.  It's all happening and I'm so excited!

I haven't been scrapping as much because of all that's going on, but I will be doing a page that will be up on the ScrapbookingSuppliesRUs site on Tuesday.

I'm also selling some FlyBagz!  They just rolled out some new items: a make-up bag, a clutch, and a mini pack for kids (so cute!).  I just ordered a make-up bag for myself.  It's on sale for the month of July for only $15.00!  What a great deal!!!  If you're interested in snagging one for yourself, please let me know and I'll get the ordering process started for you.

Caroline Make-Up Bag - on sale for $15.00 for the month of July!

Christine Clutch - on sale for $59.00 through August 15!

Kid's Mini Pack - $44.00

I hope you all are doing well and thank you so much for being patient with my lack of posts lately.  I promise to try to post more often!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Happy 4th of July!

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe 4th of July celebration!

And now for my newest announcement.  I have recently become a part of a wonderful company that I'm so proud to represent.  FlyBagz!  FlyBagz is a company run by a military spouse.  They take old military uniforms and turn them into all sorts of bags: handbags, diaper bags, totes, backpacks for adults and kids, messenger bags, guitar straps and more products coming out soon!  How creative is that?  You choose your uniform and you completely customize your bag.  You can choose from her inventory of fabrics (or send in your own if you choose to).  She literally can do anything you request.  I love that this not only can give you a handbag literally designed by you, but can also help you show your support for our military and follow the very popular military trend.  You can choose to send in your own military uniform (I sent in one of my husband's old flight suits) or you can choose from her inventory that she already has.  That's right, you don't have to be military to get one of these awesome bags.  Many military members are donating uniforms to be used for bags for people who don't have access to any uniforms.  P.S. If you donate a uniform for someone else, you get 15% off of any purchase.  Awesome, right?
So what's my role in the company?  I'm a representative for them.  I help them get the word out about the products and newest launches.  I can help customers with the ordering process.  I help walk you through it and can give suggestions and answer questions about the products.  I'm still in the process of receiving all of my representative information, but I can start helping you NOW!  I'm basically a liaison between the customer and the company.  I'll be with you from beginning to end, checking up on your order and making sure you're happy with it.  If you haven't been to the FlyBagz website yet, please go check it out!  If you have questions or want to order something, please let me know and I can help you get the process started.  I'm so excited to start this venture and I hope you'll come along for the ride!

Still here!

Hi everyone!  Yes, I'm still here!  Yes, I'm still pregnant!  Things have been pretty crazy lately.  We're in the final stretch of my husband's deployment.  He should be home in one week, God willing!  My c-section is scheduled for July 25 and I'm sooooooo ready for it!  I can't wait to meet our little princess and finally get my body back.  It's been rough with the 110 degree weather we've been having everyday lately.  I also have an exciting announcement coming later this weekend, so stayed tuned for that.  Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend and stay safe!

The Sampler June Sketch

Hi there!  It's sketch time at The Sampler!  This month's sketch is great and so versatile.  Here it is:

And here's my take on it:

I used my sewing machine to represent the outline along the borders of the page.  For the background paper behind the pictures, I actually ended up using the packaging from the Pink Paislee chalkboard stickers.  Love the pattern and the way it worked!  I also used one of the border stickers and laid it on black cardstock and punched circles to create the embellishments around the pictures.

What will YOU do with this sketch?  As soon as the sketch contest goes up, I'll be sure to put the link here for it.  Have you gotten the June kit yet?  If not, RUN here and get it.  You won't be disappointed!  And please check out the other design team ladies' takes on the sketch.  Again, awesomeness!

Rochelle Spears

Sandy Tanaka

Diana Fisher

Diana Gonzolas

Amber Goble

Holly King

Letty Lucero

Jules Dix

Monique Liedtke

A Little Mini

Hi friends!  Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything.  Been pretty busy around here.  Today I have a mini album to share.  I literally did this mini in two sittings (could've done it in one, but my three-year-old wasn't having that).  I purchased a "My Hometown" mini kit from Elise Joy's ETSY shop.  The kit contained the cover (I added the license plate) and a few patterned paper pieces to help start the album.  There were also rings, some washi tape strips, and labels.  I used everything in the kit and then added a lot of my own stuff as well.  I don't see them in her shop anymore, but she does have a ton of other yummy stuff in there.  I also purchased her summer mini album and I'm currently working on that.  So, I wanted to document my hometown, mainly because I don't live there anymore.  With my husband being in the military, we move a lot.  So it's special when I'm able to get home and see my favorite things and eat my favorite food that I can't get anywhere else.  This is a small album at 4x4, but that's all I really need.  The last time I was home, I made sure to get pictures of my favorite things and foods and collected business cards of my favorite places.  It all came together beautifully!  Now I have a wonderful little reminder of home when I need one.

Not sure why this is rotated, but I can't fix it.  Sorry!

Have you considered making a mini album of your hometown?  How about your kid's favorite places to visit around town?  Happy Scrapping everyone!

June's Sampler Kit - Feeling Artsy?

When I posted the sneak peak at June's kit, the word Love was highlighted.  Here's why:

Is that not gorgeous?  Woodgrain letters...swoon!  Love everything in this kit!  I've made two layouts (working on my third) and two cards so far with this kit.  Trust me, you won't be disappointed.  If you haven't snagged one already, head over to ScrapbookingSuppliesRUs.com/theSampler and grab one!

June Sneak and my Newest Obsession

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  Here is a tiny sneak peek at the June Sampler kit:

And literally, that word says it all!  The June kit is so gorgeous!  If you haven't already entered the May Sketch challenge, better hurry up!  Head to Holly's blog for details and you can win the entire May kit from The Sampler!

Now for my newest obsession.  Hello, my name is Sarah and I'm addicted to SMASH!  I first heard about the books and I was like, "Eh, not really my style."  Then, I saw this:

And I HAD to have one.  A few days later, I saw on CraftySteals.com that they were having a Smash deal.  I hopped on it and ordered a Pink Smash Folio along with some accessories.  All of the mini smash pads, the date stamp, stickers, tape, paper clips...I got a lot!  I received the book and I've been "Smashing" stuff into it. I've taken things off my inspiration board and put them in it, which leave me more room on my board.  I've put a personalized Thank You card from April Foster in there, thanking me for a baby gift I sent her.  And I put a post card and business card from Elise, who super-inspires me.  I'm in love with this concept!  And, browsing around on Studio Calico...low and behold...they have some Smash on sale in their shop!!!  I just ordered the Black Folio and the paperclip/flag set that I didn't have before.  I'm so excited!  I love it for memory keeping, that's not traditional scrapbooking.  I'm using it for inspirational pieces and little things that I don't want to throw away, but don't necessarily want to keep in a big scrapbook.  These would also make great travel books for a big trip (sigh...one day).  

I hope everyone has a great and safe weekend!

Last Winner!

Alright Doreen!  You've won the last of my stash!  Can you go ahead and send me your address again please and I'll get it in the mail this week?  Sarahbr18@aol.com  Thanks!  And a huge thanks to everyone who entered my giveaways, I hope you enjoy your goodies!

My dear friend threw me a baby shower yesterday and it was incredible!  The cake that she made was amazing:

Seriously, how talented is she?  She took a cake decorating class at Joann and she has me thinking about doing it now.  She's amazing!  This is a busy week for me, with some babysitting for my friend, a book club meeting, a playgroup and such.  But I'm excited because I'm ready for June to start!  I'll be back later this week with my newest scrappy obsession....stay tuned!

Sampler May Sketch Challenge and Final Giveaway

No takers on the tools giveaway eh?  Ok, I'll up the ante a little.  Now, I'm giving away all the tools listed here, PLUS the Christmas paper pack.  And I'll throw in a couple of little goodies right before shipping!  This is the last giveaway I'm doing, so jump on it while you can!  You can leave me a comment here, mentioning the giveaway, since I'm also posting my Sampler sketch challenge.  So, if you'd like to be entered in the giveaway, leave a comment mentioning it and you're in!  I'll choose a winner Friday, May 27!

Now, onto the Sampler May Sketch Challenge.  Miss Holly is hosting the challenge on her blog again this month and get this....the winner of the challenge gets the ENTIRE MAY SAMPLER KIT!  How awesome is that?  A whole kit!  And it's gorgeous!  I've made three layouts with it and I'm still using it!  Here's the sketch and my take on it:

So grab the sketch and get creating!  Then head over to Holly's blog to enter the contest and you could win the entire Sampler May kit!  And don't forget to check out the other design team's takes on the sketch.  How creative are these ladies?  Have a great weekend everyone!

Rochelle Spears

Sandy Tanaka

Diana Fisher

Diana Gonzolas

Amber Goble

Holly King

Letty Lucero

Jules Dix

Monique Liedtke