Just a Beautiful Day!

Welcome back to my Blog!

I can't believe that July is almost over! Which also means that summer is almost halfway over too!  (It's going WAY too fast!)

For my second project of July I again used the "Truly Scrumptious" line from The Paper Loft.  Only THIS time I added in some scrap paper from my stash.  I had some really pretty Teresa Collins paper left over from a project and a few scraps of paper from My Mind's Eye.  I thought that the colors were complimentary to those of The Paper Loft so i used them! 

Here is the layout that i created: 

The "Sun" is actually cut from a Floral Template 1T (I used the Yellow Teresa Collins Paper for this).  Also, one of the clouds (Wacky 2T) was cut from a scrap of My Mind's Eye paper that i had laying around. I also used stickles on each of white dots on the My Mind's Eye paper. (There really is not a good way to photograph stickles, but trust me!  This page looks really pretty in person) 

The little bird (Nature 1T)  was also cut from the same paper used for the sun and is actually the leaf Template (Nature 1T) from the Tiny Nature Template Set.  The bird's wing is a Wing from the Butterfly Template (Nature 2T) that is also from the Tiny Nature Template Set.

For the borders of my page I used the Madison Avenue Designer Template set.  I usually combine sets, but this time I stayed with main set.

Just a note!  I love Pop-Dots!  I mean I REALLY love Pop-Dots!  The Sun, the clouds, the bird's wing, the lollipop flowers, the arrow and the title are ALL Pop-Dotted.  Some elements of the page (like the sun and the arrow are actually "Double" Pop-Dotted. Here's what it looks like from a different view:

I like to add gemstones to a LOT of my layouts and since this was a girly layout I had to do it again! I absolutely LOVE the way that this layout turned out and hope that you enjoy it too!

If you'd like to re-create this layout here is a list of the Templates that I used: 

Floral: 1T

Nature: 1T, 2T

Wacky: 2T

Adventure: 4, 6

Madison Avenue: 2A, 1B, 3B

If you haven't already had the chance, be sure stop by The Paper Loft Blog or stop by and visit their Facebook Page and let them know how much you have enjoyed seeing The Truly Scrumptious Line featured here on my Blog. 

Thanks for stopping by my Blog to see my latest project!

Have a Beautiful Day!

Jill

Hello Everyone! I'm Jill Cornelius and I'm SO excited to be able to tell everyone that I am now a part of the Kiwi Lane Design Team! I usually show my completed projects to my friends, but since I had to keep it a secret I wasn't able to...so I showed my project to my cat! He really didn't have much to say about it though.  Hopefully you all will like it! 

For my first ever Kiwi Lane Design Project I was given the "Truly Scrumptious" line from The Paper Loft. Isn't this paper the cutest! And it's NOT just Patterned Paper....There is ALSO a Coordinating Distressed Card Stock Collection AND Coordinating Accessory Sheets! 

Embellished with Hearts and Dots and Stripes, this line from The Paper Loft inspired me to create a page about someone I truly love! My daughter!

Here's my layout! 

For this layout I used the following Designer Templates: 

Adventure 1,2,3 & 4

Tiny Wacky 2T

Scallop 1A

Madison Avenue 2B, 3A

In case you haven't noticed from my project photo, I tend to use a LOT of Design Templates.  I like to mix them up (a lot).  One template that I used differently on this page is the Tiny Wacky Template (2T).  Even though there IS a Cloud Template in the "Celebrate" Set, I wanted to use something different.  This little "Wacky" Template did the trick!  I cut out three shapes for each page and layered the middle "Cloud" on top of the outside "Clouds".  I think it turned out REALLY cute!

Since the paper line I used was "Girly" to me, I thought that if I used a mostly Masculine Template with the "Girly" paper it would add a different perspective to the Template.  Adding Buttons, Rhinestones, AND Rick Rack added to the overall theme of my layout.  

But i wasn't done yet!  I HAD to add a Scallop Border in my layout somewhere!  And I found the perfect spot!  Under the sticker title. 

Did you notice I also changed the title just a little bit?  It originally said "You are one in a million"...but I used the Mother Cardstock Accessory Sheet  and changed it to "one of a kind".  

If you haven't already had the chance, be sure stop by The Paper Loft Blog or stop by and visit their Facebook Page and let them know how much you have enjoyed seeing the Truly Scrumptious Line featured here on my Blog. 

Thanks for stopping by!  And don't forget to visit The Paper Loft and The Kiwi Lane Designs Blog! 

Jill

Today is a GREAT Day!

Yes it is.

I woke up thinking it was Saturday.

Saturdays are GREAT days!

You get to sleep in.

You get to watch cartoons.

You get to have breakfast with your family.

You can spend the morning just laying around if you want to, or doing the lawn, or errands, or cleaning (yuck).

You can go out to lunch with your daughter.

Or you can just lay around the house....and nap.

Then I realized.....

It's Tuesday!

Tuesday is a GREAT day!

Only FOUR more days until Saturday!

Have a Great one!

So I made it as a Finalist in my Category in The Craftsys!

I entered this contest on a whim.

I entered it on a prayer.

And I'm crossing my fingers for tomorrow. 

I honestly feel that I don't have a chance at all, but you never know.  

So I"m REALLY not expecting anything.  

What was my Project that I submitted? 

The Happy Girl Canvas that I made...here it is...

I absolutely LOVE this Canvas.  

The Photos were taken by me of my daughter in a Field of Sunflowers.

I was torn between using the Black and White photos versus, Color. 

I eventually decided that if I did use the Color it would be TOO much color. 

So Black and White it is. 

This little canvas...well it's not little.  

It's 16 x 20, it brings a Smile to my face. 

This little canvas....makes me happy.

This little canvas....shows my "Happy Girl"

This little canvas...so much prettier in person!

This little canvas....

Sharing Info for a Fun Weekend Away!

 

1st Annual Designing Women Weekend 2014

May 29-June1

$200

 

Scrappin' Goodtime is EXCITED to announce an event that you are NOT going to want to miss! Join us May 29-June 1, 2014 for a weekend of Fun! 

 

Your Retreat Stay Consists of:

4 Days/3 Nights Stay

15% Discount on Purchases in the Store

Thursday Night Dinner

Thursday Night Make and Take

Two Classes ($100.00 Value)

 

Your Scrappin' Goodtime begins on Thursday Night with a Meet and Greet with our Talented Design Team, Dinner and a Make and Take.  Classes will be taught on Friday and Saturday at the store.  As an added bonus the Scrappin' Goodtime Design Team will be available to you all weekend long.  (Sometimes we need a little help in the  Creative Process) If you need help with color or paper choice, a layout design, need help with embellishments or just need someone to bounce ideas off of, our talented Design Team Girls will be here to help you out!

 

What's that did you say?  You want to take more than the two classes that are included in your Retreat stay?  That's okay with us too!  Just call the store and we'll help you out!

 

Also, if you live in the area and would like to take the classes we can work with you on that too!  You don't have to stay at the Retreat to take part in these wonderful classes.  We want everyone to have a Scrappin' Goodtime!

 

Please call the store as soon as possible to reserve your spot and/or additional class choices so that we can have all the supplies ready for you to create with. (903) 641-0855)

 

 

Classes to Choose from include:

 

 

Subway Art Canvas
Saturday, May 31 @ 10:30 am
$50

Originating from the old subway station signs found in New York subways, subway sign art has taken off in the last couple years in home decorating. Doing a Google search, or browsing Pinterest, will yield you all kinds of examples. Join us and learn to create your own, using the fabulous stencil masks from a brand new company called Hazel and Ruby. You will complete an 8x12 canvas and also go home with a set of stencil masks, a Tim Holtz stencil - Rays, a Spatula and a jar of Modeling Paste.

Supply List:

1" Foam Brush
Mod - Podge (glossy)
Tim Holtz Sanding Block or sandpaper
1" Paint Brush

 

 

Corset Album Class
Saturday May 31 @ 1:30
$50

In this class you will create a fun, vintage-inspired, custom album perfect for displaying a combination of six to eight 4x6 and 6x4 photos.
Some suggestions include wedding, bridal shower, boudoir, bachelorette party & "Old Timey" photos.
This album is color customizable and
makes a great gift for brides.
A special option to commemorate lives touched by Breast Cancer will be offered as well.

Supply List

6-8 photos (more may be included if printed at smaller sizes)
Mod Podge
Foam Brushes
Glue dots (Thin/medium recommended - Bring a bunch!!)
Adhesive runner
Craft knife
Scissors
Glossy Accents
Paper piercer
Sanding tool

Dress appropriately! We'll be playing with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, paint, Mod Podge & more!

 

 

"Enjoy the little things..." Mini Album Class
Friday, May 30 @ 1:30
$50

Come create a fun, vibrant mini album featuring the new Modern Miss collection from Bo Bunny. We'll be mixing it up with 6"x8.5" layouts, divided pocket pages, and envelopes. Get a taste of today's hottest techniques with washi tape, banners, and spray mist - all in a small format that is easy and fun!

This album is quite versatile, perfect for celebrating your favorite girly-girl, remembering that special trip, or documenting the details of your everyday life.

 

 

"Happy Life" Canvas
May 30 & 31, 2014 6-8:00 p.m.
$50.00

In this class you will create a beautiful, 16x20 Glass Glitter, Embellished Canvas to showcase three of your favorite photos. Dress appropriately for the first night of class as you will be painting, glittering, mod-podging and inking. The second night we will be creating flowers, banners, and piecing everything together to complete your project.

Class size is limited, so reserve your spot soon!

Supplies/Tools Needed:
LOTS of pop dots
Brown Ink for edging
Mod Podge
Glossy Accents
Foam Brushes
Border punch of your choice (optional)
Tidy Tray (Glitter Tray or similar item)

Some border punches will be available for you to use. If you have a McGill flower shaping tool kit and molding mat or something similar, please bring.

Layout Card/ Class (More Info Coming Soon!)

Call Scrappin' Goodtime to reserve your Weekend Retreat Spot Now!  Or, if  you are local to the area call Susie and Reserve the classes of your choice! (903) 641-0855)

 

Sharing Some Projects

Every night before I shut off my computer I remember that I need to update my blog...and well, what happens?  I tell myself I'll do it the next night.

And guess what happens?

Nothing! lol. 

SO, since I just turned on my computer I thought that maybe before I get busy doing other things, maybe I should share my projects. Good idea?  I think so!

I'm going to start with my Canvas.  Why?  Well, because I LOVE it.  Just like it is.  Have nothing else to say other than I LOVE it. :0)

I was given a package from Scrappin' Goodtime to make a project with the Violet Crush Collection from KaiserCraft.  First, I have to be perfectly honest.  I don't scrapbook in Violet (or Purple for that matter!).  It's just really not my color of choice.  But, after putting the "Pieces of the Puzzle" together and adding the Black and White photo, I truly LOVE this layout!  I even showed my daughter the layout after I completed it and she agreed that it was beautiful!



For my final project I used bit and pieces of the November 2013 Scrapbooking Kit from Basic Grey.  Inside the kit it has projects, instructions and photos for you to follow along.  Um...I don't follow directions very well.  Of course I decided to do my own thing! lol  I haven't really taken any Birthday Photos lately (hard to do with a 19 year old that you really don't see that often) so I decided to do a page about my cats.  These photos were taken of the kitties when they just arrived at our house.  Before they got Big(ger)!

 

So...those are my projects that I've completed for Scrappin' Goodtime for January and February.  Of course, there are more, but these are my favorites.  For March I get to play with Jillibean Soup!  Looking forward to that project and I'm already planning the possibilities in my head!

 

Have a great day!

 

Jill

 



Happy New Year Fellow Scrapbookers!  

I think I've Said Happy New Year to everyone I've walked by the past few days! I'm really looking forward to the New Year and can't wait to get started with my Scrapbooking Goals.  My first Goal of course is to take part in the Kiwi Lane Designs January 2014 Blog Hop!  I guess after I finish my posting and hit the "Publish" button I can cross it off of my list! Before I share my projects that I created for the blog hop I want to remind everyone how this works. So let's get going! :0)

Here's How the Blog Hop Works!!!

Leave a comment on each blog that you visit (make sure you leave one here too) The Blog Hop begins at 8:00 a.m MST on Friday, January 3  and runs through 11:59 PM MST on Sunday, January 5th.  To be eligible to win you MUST have your comments posted by 11: 59 PM MST on Sunday January 5th. 

One lucky random commenter from one of the 9 blogs will win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the Kiwi Lane Designs Shop.  The Winner of the Gift Certificate will be announced on the Kiwi Lane Blog on Thursday, January 9th. And with that, let's get hopping!

January 2014 Kiwi Lane Designs Blog Hop

1.  Kiwi Lane Designs:  http://kiwilane.com/here/blog/
2.  Jill Cornelius:  http://brought-to-you-by-the-letter-j.blogspot.com/ (this is where you are now)
3.  Julie Ann Cordero:  http://www.ourlifeinscraps.blogspot.com/
4.  Melissa Dehne:    http://abitofscrappygoodness.blogspot.com/
5.  Stephanie Umpleby: http://sucw.blogspot.com/
6.  Leslie Prinkki www.http://scrapsofmine.blogspot.com
7.  Jennifer Nicholes http://craftingmoments.wordpress.com/
8. Jennifer Budge http://www.thingsthaticreate.wordpress.com/
9. Staci Jones http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/

This months features Kiwi Lane Designs Templates are the Chevron, Winter, and Tiny Nature. To be totally honest with you, I LOVE Kiwi Lane's Designer Templates, like many of you do too...but I don't own all of the templates (I know, such a shame!).  So I make due with what I have and try to be as creative as I can with what I have.  I try and make the templates go as far as I can get them to... So with that I am happy to share with you my projects for the January 2014 Blog Hop.

Project Number 1. 

For my first Project I used the Tiny Nature Template Set, Template 5T.  I cut three different flowers from the template, inks the edges, and curled each petal.  Then I stacked each flower and added a "center" to each flower.  The leaves were made using the Tiny Nature Template Set, Template 1T.  Each leaf was embosssed and then inked.  I LOVE how this project turned out.

Project Number 2. 

For this project I used the new Chevron Designer Template Set from Kiwi Lane Designs as well as the Tiny Nature Template Set.  I have to tell you that I LOVE the Tiny Nature Set.  You can use it on almost every layout!  The Arrow is great, and can be used on simple layouts (like this one) or more elaborate ones.  And the Leaf Template (Template 1T) can be used for more than just a leaf! For the Chevrons in this layout I chose to use them just as they were.  I think they turned out great!

Project Number 3. 

A Rose Bouquet.  Need I say More?  Again for the flowers I used the Tiny Nature Template Set (Templates 6T and 1T).  After making this bouquet I REALLY wanted to make another one in a red.  But Time got the best of me!  Maybe I'll make another one in Red for Valentines Day!

Project Number 4. 

This layout is ALL Chevrons.  Well...except for the one Arrow that I cut from the Tiny Nature Set.  See...I told you the Arrow can be used on ANY layout! For this layout I cut out Chevron Strips using the Designer Templates and then cut along each section.  I used each of the three different width templates.  In addition to the Chevron Template Set AND the Tiny Nature Set, I decided that it needed something else.  So....I added in some of the Paisley Place Borders too.

I hope you enjoyed looking at my projects as much as I enjoyed making them. I also hope that I have given you some scrapbooking ideas and provided a little bit of inspiration for what you too can create with the Kiwi Lane Designer Templates.

Your next stop in the Blog Hop is Julie Ann Cordero's  Blog.

Thanks again for stopping by and have a WONDERFUL Day!

Jill 

Sharing a Pretty Little Project!

I realized yesterday after I finished my post about making the Design Team at Scrappin' Goodtime that I didn't post my project that I submitted.  So, I thought I'd come back today and do that.  I'd love to write more, but I have some Christmas Tags that I need to make (Special Order) and I really want to get them finished (started?)

For my Project I used a Melissa Frances Glass Globe.  The Base is covered in Blue Glass Glitter (also from Melissa Frances.  For the Pedestal I used the Tim Holtz Rosette Die, but didn't make a "complete" Rosette.  I just used it to make the stand.  The Blue Glitter Paper was inked, and each fold of the stand was also inked (I likes Chestnut Roan and use it on EVERYTHING!)  The Bottle Brush tree is from Tim Holtz, and the blue "Ornaments" are actually Crop-a-dile Punches that i made.  Each "ornament" has also been inked.  The Star on top of the Tree is a Star Stick Pin from Maya Road that I added color to.  The Top of the Globe was coated with Mod Podge. I then glittered it, and after it was dry i applied another coat of Mod Podge.  A Ribbon was added because I thought it NEEDED a bow!  Just like a present! :0)  The Glitter Trim on the bottom of the Globe is also from Melissa Frances.  And there is a hidden feature added to the Globe.  The Base of the Globe (the underneath) is actually a pullout album that you can add photos to.  I LOVED making this little ornament! and Since the Bottle Brush Trees come in a pack of Two (one big, one small and a wreath) I have another tree so I can make a BIGGER one for me!

Don't Forget about the Holiday Open House This Weeked 

at Scrappin' Goodtime!  

Open House

Saturday, the 14th

10am - 4 pm

Join us for a fabulous day of make and takes with our Design Team!  We will have three sessions: 10-12, noon-2, and 2-4. Complete at least THREE and you will receive $5 off $25 dollar purchase.  Complete ALL  make and takes, and be entered into a drawing for the really adorable Mini Christmas Tree kit by Doodlebug.
Some of the makes and takes will have a small fee ($1-$2).

We will have Delicious treats, surprise gifts and discounts as you walk in the door
(while supplies last).
Promises to be a day of merriment, so come spend it with us!

I mailed my box of Make and Takes to the store today.  There are only 24!  So if you would like to be able to make one of mine, and you are local (or close to local) make sure you stop by the store on Saturday.  I'm going to post a photo of my Make and Take tomorrow. 

Have a Great Night! 

Jill

When One Door Closes....

You know that saying don't you?

When One Door Closes another Opens.

It might take a little while FOR that door to open, but with patience it does happen!

You would think that I would have learned that by now! lol

So what is this door? 

Yes, I made a Design Team!

I am now a member of the Scrappin' Goodtime Design Team.  Scrappin' Goodtime, located in Corsicana, Texas isn't your "Ordinary" Scrapbook Store!  At this particular store you can Shop, Crop and Drop!  I LOVE that saying!  Actually "Drop" means that you can stay the night!  HOW?  The owner, Susie has an extention on the store and has a Retreat Area!   I LOVE this place!  (and I need to schedule my next retreat!)

I guess you could say that I took a few years off.  Rusty Pickle was my last Design Team that I was on...I tried, and tried, and well you know that saying about the door right?  It just takes the right door to open!

Just wanted to share my news AND share one of my first projects that I completed for Scrappin' Goodtime!

 ALSO, this weekend at Scrappin' Goodtime Susie is having an Christmas Open House.  The Open House is on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Here's the info in case you are in the area!

Open House

Saturday, the 14th

10am - 4 pm

Join us for a fabulous day of make and takes with our Design Team!  We will have three sessions: 10-12, noon-2, and 2-4. Complete at least THREE and you will receive $5 off $25 dollar purchase.  Complete ALL  make and takes, and be entered into a drawing for the really adorable Mini Christmas Tree kit by Doodlebug.
Some of the makes and takes will have a small fee ($1-$2).

We will have Delicious treats, surprise gifts and discounts as you walk in the door
(while supplies last).
Promises to be a day of merriment, so come spend it with us!

Now, you know I REALLY want to be at this Open House, but due to circumstances beyond my control (cough, cough, Football PlayoffGame cough, cough)  won't be able to attend.  BUT, I do have a Make and Take that will be available during the open house.  I'm really sad that I can't be there, and I planned on being there, but we were just informed that the Playoff Game was on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.  And since I live in Allen, the Open House is in Corsicana, and the game is in Mesquite, added in with my husband and I having to share a car on Saturday...I really didn't have much choice.  

To those that are attending the Open House!  I hope you like my little kit!  (I might post a picture of it tomorrow!) 

Have a GREAT night! 

Jill

So I didn't make the team...

As a lot of my friends know, last month I submitted for the Kiwi Lane Design Team.  I just received notification today that I did not make it.

Am I sad.

Of course I am.

It was the first team that I really wanted to be on since my time with Rusty Pickle.  (LOVED Rusty Pickle).

Will I get over it?

In time....

So...since it's over I'm going to post my final two submissions. 

The first is a banner.  "Happy Day".  I've seen a lot of banners saying Happy Valentines Day, Happy Birthday, etc...but never just a Happy Day one.  So I made one.  Everything on this banner (EVERYTHING) was cut from Kiwi Lane Templates.

My final project was a Purse.

Yes, a purse.

I thought what would no other person make with a Kiwi Lane Template other than a purse.

So I had some fabric and I got out my Scallop template and I traced, and traced and traced. And then I traced some more.

I even made a flower with the Scallop template, and then put a piece of bling in the center.  I do have to say that this purse is even prettier in person!

So those are my final two submissions.  We had to submit five total and the other three have already been posted on my blog.

I think I'm going to take the day off and maybe go get some ice cream or something to cheer me up...cause to tell you the truth...I'm sad.

Jill

Because I care enough to send the VERY Best!

Isn't that the saying for when you want to send a REALLY nice card to someone?

Or is that Baking?

I'm not sure...lol

What I am sure of is that I LOVE to make cards.  love. Love. LOVE.  to make cards.

So today I thought I would come online and share three cards that I made recently.  I hope you like them.  And after I post my cards I am going to make a confession that I have about cards....

Now you want to know what my "Confession" is?

You might think it's kind of funny...and you may share it too.

Ready?

I don't send out the cards I make.

And that's the truth.

Why?  Simple.  Because I'm afraid that the sender will throw them away.  I don't know if they would keep it like me.  Safe in a pile in my Craft room.  I mean I put all that work into creating a card and I really don't want to mail it to someone and have it end up in the circular filing cabinet. 

So I keep them.

There.  I feel SO much better now that I have made that confession!

Have a great day! 

Jill

Hope you are having a "Happy" Sunday!

Now I usually don't begin posts with the word "Happy", because well, usually it's late in the day or even night when I begin a post. But I decided to change things up a bit just for today!

I am Happy!

It's Sunday and I slept in (if you count sleeping until 8:00 a.m. sleeping in)
My cat came in to wish me a good morning, plopped himself down beside me and just began to purr his head off.
My husband is in a GOOD mood and actually cleaned up some piles of stuff that he had laying around in the kitchen.
My daughter is in a really good mood and is hanging out with friends today which I am more than happy for her to do!
My car has gas.
Dh's car as gas.

And here's the best thing of all.  ALL of my grocery shopping is done and it's only 3:38 p.m. 

I went to four different stores today.  Usually I only go to two stores to purchase the things that we need.  But I decided to add Target to my stops and I began the day with a trip to Sprouts to find the bread that we like and of course Kettlecorn! (which my daughter has yet to find!)

So see it's really the small things that make me Happy!

But since all of my grocery and household shopping is done for the week that leaves me more time to do what I love!  Clean?  NO! lol

Craft!

Lots of things to make this time of year!  Christmas Cards, Craft Show items, Projects for me.  Thinking of making a purse to bring to a wedding that I am going to.  REALLY thinking of that last one, just need to find some fabric to match my dress and shoes which are both Black. (or I could go with something really pretty! like Fuschia). 

So lots of things going on, happening and being planned. 

See I have a reason to be Happy! 

I also thought that I would share a layout that makes me Happy to just look at.  Perhaps it will bring a Smile to your face too!

Have a Happy Day!

So I finished a layout...

Last weekend I went to a crop in the next town over from where I live. 

I met some friends there and we worked throughout the weekend.

While I was there I worked on a layout and this one lady kept coming over to check on my progress.  I thought it was strange of her to keep coming over and check to see how I was doing.  She didn't come over just once...I mean she came over a lot! lol

Once she came to see me to visit.
Once she came to see what I was working on.
Once she came to see how I was doing on the project.
Once she came to see if I had changed the layout at all.
Once she came over to see if I had finished it yet.
Once she came to see if I had changed it yet again.
Once she came to tell me what she would do.
Once she came to see if I had changed said project to the way that she wanted me to do it.
Once she came to tell me that she thought that it would look better a different way.

And it went on. And on. And on.

But she kept coming back. 

Until...she finally told me the truth.  She didn't like my layout.  She didn't like the paper I was using.  She didn't like the way that I was designing it.

Seriously?  Did this happen?

Yes.  And I have witnesses! lol

My friends could not believe that I would just sit there and let this lady talk to me the way the way that she was talking.

And then finally I had to say something.  I had to let her know that this wasn't her project and that I wouldn't be scrapbooking in the way that I liked to scrapbook if I had done it her way.

Basically I just looked at her and said,  It's my project not yours. 

So.  Since she was so straight forward with me about NOT liking my project I thought I'd post it on my blog.  Because, well...I LOVE the way that it turned out! 

 

 

And it's exactly the way that I want it, with the right papers AND The right colors.  And most importantly....it's done! :0)

Have a GREAT night!

Jill


 

Putting Yourself Out There.

Two weeks ago I decided that it was time to put myself out into the submitting world again.  I found a company whose products I love and they put a call out for new Design Team Members.

The last team I was on was Rusty Pickle.  It's been awhile since RP Closed their doors and I thought to myself...do I really want to put myself out there to be judged on how well I can create something?  I mean, It's really been a LOOOONNNG Time.  But the answer was a simple one.

The answer was Yes.

I really want to share my layouts/projects with the world.  But I don't know if I am allowed yet.  I think I might have to wait until the call is closed, which is tomorrow.  Just to keep myself  "safe", I think I might wait until they have made their decision.  That way I won't jeopardize any "possible" chance that I may have.

I'm not one of those scrapbookers who submits to every single Design Team call.  I have to really like a company AND more importantly I have to LOVE their product!  I think it's important for someone to love the materials that they are working with. And I do...I really, do!

So...what is the company? 

I guess I can tell you that.

It's Kiwi Lane. 

Kiwi Lane makes these fun (really fun) Design Templates that you can use to help create really BEAUTIFUL layouts!  There are SO many templates that each time you use one it can be used differently.  Or the same, if you really like it. 

But you know I could go on and on and try and explain how they work...or I could send you directly to their website where they explain it all!  (http://kiwilane.com/)

Now I do have to be honest here.  It did take me awhile to make my very first purchase from Kiwi Lane.  I first discovered them at The Great American Scrapbook Convention in Arlington, Texas three years ago.  The convention is three days long.  And well..it took me two of those days and three trips to their booth before I made my first purchase of Designer Templates.  And well, if the truth is supposed to be told...I actually made my second purchase of the templates on the third day.  Now whenever I go to a Convention and I know that they have a booth there I make it a point to go by and see what new items they have!

Hope I can share my projects with you soon!

Until then!

Goodnight!

Jill
 

I Think I just "MIGHT" be the Crazy Cat Lady...

Everyone has heard the story of the Lady who lives down the street.

She's the crazy one, that has SO many cats.

She likes to spend time with her cats.

She talk to her cats.

She sings to her cats.

She dresses in the same color as her cats.

She lets her cats sit in a chair next to the table while she is eating breakfast (HA!)  Shhhh....we know the truth...the cat is MORE than likely to be sitting ON the table with his face so close to the cereal bowl that you would think HE was eating and NOT the Lady.

She takes the cat(s) for car rides.

Does this sound familiar to anyone but me? 

I think I might actually the Crazy Cat Lady.

I mean...I even plan my scrapbook pages around my cats. Yes, I admit that I have actually put a chair in a position in front of a wall and had my cat sit on the chair and wait for that PERFECT picture.

Don't believe me? 

Here's proof!

See.  I really am the Crazy Cat Lady.

Have a GREAT Night!

Jill
 

Reminiscing...

I was going through some things on my computer this past week, you know trying to clean things up a bit and came across some layouts that I did that I love!  So...I thought I'd share those.

Hmmm...they are "almost" all of my daughter! (lol)

I know I have "some" cat pages around here somewhere! Maybe I'll share those tomorrow! :0)

Right now I'm working on some "Special" projects.  I've decided that it was time for me to throw my hat into a Design Team Competition. I haven't been on a Design Team since Rusty Pickle and since it's been a few years from my participation on that one, I thought "Hey...it's time".  But what's really nice is that this company that is looking for the New Designers is a company that I absolutely LOVE!  They are "relatively" new, just a few years old! 

One of the requirements for my application is that I have to submit Five different projects.  I don't know if we are allowed to share our projects with anyone online yet, so I have to keep them secret until I find that out (I have to finish them first! lol).  But as soon as I am able to I will post them! 

Now...I guess I better get back to work on my "projects".  I really do LOVE how they are turning out! :0)

Have a GREAT day!

Jill

P.S.  Mom..I updated my blog!


 

WOW! That was a LONG six months!

I have been getting a lot of reminders in my email about my blog.  People commenting and commenting and commenting.  I finally decided today that I needed to come and "DELETE" those comments. 

Why?

Mainly because I decided that if people wanted to buy Xanax they knew how and where and didn't need help from my blog.  Also, that if people wanted to buy a Bowflex they knew that there were info-mercials for those and said info-mercials provided a LOT of information on how to buy one of those.  AND if people wanted to lose weight they would know how to call their nearest weight loss center. Those are only three examples of what I deleted.  There were some "comments" advertising for MUCH worse things...I knew that if anyone out there in BlogWorld wanted info for any of thse items that they were smart and really didn't need to get the information from my Blog. Right?

Where have I been?

Well sometimes I wonder that too.

I've been helping my dh with his real estate properties, I've been helping my daughter with her Senior Year activities at school, and I've been trying to get my act together (which is harder that you would think).

But now things have calmed down a bit.  The houses are rented and sold, and the Senior has graduated from high school. And me?  I'm still trying to get my act together.

But one this for sure...I do not have any more x-rated comments on my blog!

Have a Good Day!

Jill
 

Almost a New Year...

Goodbye 2012.

Hello 2013.

When I was little my grandfather would always ask me what my New Year's Resolutions were going to be.  I usually just wrote down the same things every year.  You know...be nice, not to fight too much, lose weight. Now that I'm older I wonder do I really NEED to make a list of Resolutions.  I mean I think I've changed enough...maybe it's time for some other's to do the changing.  Know what I mean?

I have always put down on my list to lose weight.  What is wrong with how I am?  My clothes fit me.  I'm a LOT smaller than I use to be.  One of my neighbor's even said to me the other night that I was "really looking good".  Okay, so he's an 82 year old man.  But he said it! lol

Be nice?  Ummmm... i am nice.  I let people ahead of me in line, I bring grocery carts back to the store for elderly ladies.  I listen to my friends, I do things (a lot) of things for my family.  AND most important of all I share my car with my 17 year old daughter.  If that's not being nice I don't know what nice is...and the car sharing also brings a LOT of patience with it. 

The only fighting I really do is with the number of blankets i have on my bed, or the temperature in my car.  Well, okay, the radio volume too.  Said teenager and her freinds like to listen to "One Directions" as levels that are not safe for my mature eardrums.  But I figured that out!  Before I start the car I make sure that the radio is turned off!  That way I don't get blown away from beautiful singing of Louis and Liam. 

I could be more organized in the New Year.  But what good would that do.  I mean I could have everything in it's place, but then I wouldn't have anything to organize or put away. So nope.  Not going to write that one down.  Besides a Crafter's Room is her paradise, her domain.  Her inner sanctuary.  Okay, I'm kidding you.  I don't think I can work in a clean room.  It needs to be a little bit messy in here.  And just to let you know...even if it a little messy (or a lot) i still know where EVERYTHING is.

Trying new things for the New Year?  Okay, I'm open to that one.  I LOVE to try new things.  And one thing that I would love to perfect is my Chicken Tikka Massala Recipe.  I'm SOOOO close to having it right.  Dh even says it's close.  And that what I make is good.  But I want it to be spot on. I ventured out to the Indian Grocery about two weeks ago and asked the owner for the Fenningreek Leaves that I NEEDED for my recipe.  I told him what I was making and how long I've been trying to perfect it.  He told that he didn't even know how to make it.  That made me wonder...shouldn't he know how to cook some dishes if he owns an Indian Grocery?  So that people like me can come in and ask questions?

I could go on and on about what I could do.  But what could other's do?  Well in all honesty i just spent about 20 minutes typing things that could be done around the house to make us all happier.  But I decided to delete it.  Why should I be the one to tell them what needs to be done.  They need to figure out on there own. Right?

So I sort of rambled on about my Resolutions for 2013.  I think there's only one thing to write...

My New Year's Resolution for 2013 is simple.

Be happy.

Nothing more.

Nothing less. 

Just.

Be.

Happy.

Oh, and to get back on my diet!