Tales From the Bleachers

Reminisce CHA Sneak Peeks!!

Hi everyone!!  I'm so excited that I FINALLY get to share with you one of my favorite Reminisce lines yet!!  Expedition Destination is a fantastic new travel line-the colors- lots of browns and greens- and designs are fantastic!  Perfect to scrapbook so many of Kyle's travel pictures.

Here's a layout I created with this line!

LOVE this line!!  Can't wait to create more with it.  But first, I need to finish up a few things for Sweet Tooth-you just might see some more NEW Reminisce papers!!!!

Last but not least-make sure to stop bythe Reminisce blog and Facebook and leave a comment.  You just might be able to win a prize pack:)

 

 

Scrapbook Basics at The Scrapbooking Studio!!!!

I would love to have you join me next month at The Scrapbooking Studio for my Scrapbooking Basic class!!  The class will be Saturday, February 18th at 10:30.

Here are the layouts that we will create:

For just $9 you will create all three layouts, based on the books, "Sketches for Scrapbooking" by Allison Davis.   Just call the store at 309-736-7242 to reserve your spot!!  Hope to see you there!

New Kits in the Sweet Tooth Store!!!!!!

I FINALLY have the new January kits in the Sweet Tooth store!!!!  Just a tad late, I would say:(   But, better late than never, right????

I used "Tail Waggers and Cat Naps" from Bella Blvd. for this months kits.  Can't forget our furry friends:)

Here's the kitty layout:

And here's the puppy layout:

Always love working with papers from Bella Blvd.  The colors and patterns are awesome!  Be sure to stop by the store and check them out.  We have other kits that just might work for you as well:)!

And a reminder:  Our March crop is fast approaching!!  I wouldn't want you to miss out on all the fun.  This crop was a sell out last year, so don't wait too long to sign up!  Just go to our website and go to the crop section.  Hope to see you there!

Baby, It's COLD Outside!!!!

We knew it was going to happen!  there's no getting through an Iowa winter without the COLD temperatures!!  I don't really mind it that much, but I don't have to be out in it much either!!  Molly was home for a bit last night and dug out an old  pait boots from the basement.  She didn't get any new UGGS this year and I think she's regretting it!!  She has a bit of a hike from her apartment to the building where most of her English classes are in.  But she'll survive:)

Worked on CHA projects for Reminisce last night and can't wait to share them.  I can't share anything I've been working on yet, but I will soon.  You will love the new products that Reminisce has come out with

Sweet Tooth will be in Des Moines next Friday and Saturday (January 27 and 28) for a NEW Crop!  You can check out their Blog, Creative Bliss Crop, for all the details.  The ladies are awesome and they say the site is a great one!  Realy looking forward to meeting some new ladies and amybe some cropping for me!!

Sweet Tooth is getting ready for our big crop the first weekend in March at south Slope!  check out our website for all the details.  this crop sold out last March, so don't wait too long if you're interested!!

Okay-I must get ready to go work at the Creek!!  Have a great Friday!!

Here's a cute picture to start your day:)

What this poor dog puts up with:)

My Sketch World 6th Anniversary Sketch-a-thon!!

 

This was so fun last year, I can't wait for the Sketch-a-thon to begin next month!!  I hope you will stop by and play along.  Lots of games, challenges, FANTASTIC sketches and Prizes to be had!  Check out the forum, too.  Lots of friendly "faces" there:)

So I'm getting ready to change my blog around.  I think I'm going to change over to Blogspot.  And I think I'm going to bite the bullet and have someone(as in pay someone:) ) help me with the design and layout.  I just don't like how mine looks and then I don't want to come here and post!  Silly, but true.  So hopefully in the next month, I can start working on it.  I'm SUPER busy working on things for Reminisce and for The Scrapbooking Studio.  But things will calm down a bit at the end of the month.  Keep checking and keep me on my toes to get this done!!

Here's a couple layouts I thought I'd share.  Haven't been sharing as many lately.  Need to improve on that!  I do have some that I can't show yet, so I guess that's a bit of an excuse!!  These are layouts I did for The Scrapbooking Studio.

Jim was working in the yard and as always, Nala was right there with him:)

Love working with Jillibean Soup!  Katie at Christmas in 2010, finding things she liked in her stocking.

Thanks for stopping by!!  

January Sketch from My Sketch World!

It's time (a few days late) to reveal another fabulous sketch from Lucy over at My Sketch World!  I really enjoyed working with this one.

Loved all the possibilities for this!  Here is what I did with it!

This picture was taken last Thanksgiving-2010-and I love it!  I just wish Tom and Dale's boys had been there as well.  Grandma sure loves her kids:)

Be sure to stop by MSW and check out all the inspiration there.  and if you use this sketch, let me know.  I'd love to see what you did with it!!

Off to work-for Reminisce!  They are getting ready for CHA and I'm helping out.  LOVE their new releases and I'm sure they will be sharing them soon.  You're going to love them, too:)

We have a Winner!!!!

I have a winner from the My sketch World Blog Hop and it was comment number 

24!!  Being the saavy tech person that I am (NOT) I couldn't get the random generator to stay in my post!!  But if Wendy at

http://www.paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

could email me her addy, I will send you out some Reminisce goodies!!

Thanks again for hopping along with us this weekend.  I hope we were able to insoire you just a bit:)

 

 

My Sketch World Blog Hop!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone!!!  Do you love sketches????  Do you love blog hops????  Well then you are in for a treat!!   Welcome to the My Sketch World Blog Hop!

  If you are at my blog first, go to My Sketch World first and follow along!  The link is below. 

I had fun creating with the sketch that my partner Ann sent me and the extra challenge she issued as well!    Here is the sketch that Ann sent me.

Sorry-it's a little small, but isn't it a good one!

The challenge that Ann issued to me was to use something else but flowers where they are indicated.

Here's my layout!

Love this picture of the kids:)  I used some Simple Stories "Life Documented" for this layout.  and in place of the flowers, I layered some of their fabulous stickers.  I love how this all worked together.  The colors are great.

Here are the details!!

1. Visit each blog and leave a comment. Read carefully, there may be individual requirements as some designers are offering little prizes of their own!

2. After you have visited each Designer's blog come back to My Sketch World blog and let us know what you thought. Part One of the hop ends Monday, December 5th, 11:59 EST.

3. Everyone who posts a comment on each blog will be entered to win! Winners will be randomly chosen.

4. To receive an additional entry, scraplift a layout and link it back to the My Sketch World blog (in your comment) and tell us what inspired you!

5. Have fun! Be inspired! Part Two of this hop begins December 10,2011.

So here are the rest of the talented ladies participating in the hop.  Make sure you visit each one-there are prizes!!  And Each person who posts on my blog will go into a drawing for a prize from me!!

Have fun and happy scrapping.  Be sure to share what you've created!!  From my blog you need to visit Deb's next!  I've included the links to the blogs of all the participants as well. 

My Sketch World 

Ann Jobes

Bev Code

Christa Uttley

Cindy Noesen

Deb Long

Ginni Gass

Joan Borgelt

Malin Rimby

Again-have fun!!

New Sketch and Upcoming Blog Hop!!

Lucy at My Sketch World has done it again!  I love this two page sketch that I got to work with!

Here's my layout based on this sketch.

I had fun scrapbooking these 10 year old pictures of Katie and Molly decorating on Christmas tree.  I sure miss having them around to help me this time of year.

Give this sketch a try-I'd love to see what you do with it!!

 

Starting December 3rd, there will be a fun Blog Hop going on over at My Sketch World.  Start at their blog and follow along-it will eventually bring you to me!!   There are prizes involved, including a little something from me!

Please play along-would love to hear from you!!

BIG sale at Sweet Tooth Scrapbooking!!!!

Sweet Tooth is having a BIG sale!!    Right now all kits are 30% off and shipping is free with a $50 order!  Here are a couple kits you could pick up at a GREAT price!!

Be sure to visit soon-the kits are going fast!!