Teresa Collins on Good Things Utah

Check out Teresa Collin's segment that was on Good Things Utah today!
Teresa is having a give-a-way on her blog. Go check her out HERE. I have a project that she posted on her blog as well...check it out! 

Teresa Collins on Good Things Utah

Check out Teresa Collin's segment that was on Good Things Utah today!
Teresa is having a give-a-way on her blog. Go check her out HERE. I have a project that she posted on her blog as well...check it out! 

Sad and Happy Day.

So today was an emotional day. This morning I found out that my dear cousin lost her fight against breast cancer. She was only 43 years young and left behind loving parents that were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary today.  We knew she was loosing the battle but it is still hard to say good-bye.  I know she is in a better place, no more suffering, no more pain, and she is back with her creator.  I love you Ate Tiche may your soul rest in peace.

After making many phone calls to my parents, brother and my aunt and uncle and the other family members. I was on the phone almost all day.  I have a large extended family. My mom is from a family of 7 and my father a family of 9. So talking to aunts, uncles, cousins and more cousins I was an emotional wreak.  But I do have to say considering we are spread all over the world I am impressed with how truly close we all are with one another.  I love my family!

So after most of my day being spent on the phone crying I was glad to hear that my true and dearest friends in Chicago were getting together for a CROP night.  So in good spirits I said "hey skype me in and we can crop together like the old times". We did...it was soo much fun talking and seeing one another. It was like I was in the room with them.  Look here is a snapshot picture I took of them while we were on skype.

Amy and Marie

I love these girls so much. They were there when I had my first child. I was in both of their weddings. (For Amy's wedding I had just had given birth to Drew 2 weeks before the wedding. Marie's wedding was last year, we were out of our house for two weeks before the wedding and we left Chicago the day after the wedding.)  I was there to see Amy's first born.  We have been through thick and thin with each other, the good times and the bad.  To think of it, I was their boss at Archiver's.  I hired both of them! Ha!   I am so glad fate brought us together. I love and miss them dearly.  We are going to "skype crop" together soon.  Amy now lives in North Carolina , Marie is in Illinois and I am in Utah and we can still crop together like the good old days.  And like the good old days...I GOT NOTHING DONE.

Today started out sad and my friends were there to lift my spirits up.  I am grateful for my family and friends.

Sad and Happy Day.

So today was an emotional day. This morning I found out that my dear cousin lost her fight against breast cancer. She was only 43 years young and left behind loving parents that were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary today.  We knew she was loosing the battle but it is still hard to say good-bye.  I know she is in a better place, no more suffering, no more pain, and she is back with her creator.  I love you Ate Tiche may your soul rest in peace.

After making many phone calls to my parents, brother and my aunt and uncle and the other family members. I was on the phone almost all day.  I have a large extended family. My mom is from a family of 7 and my father a family of 9. So talking to aunts, uncles, cousins and more cousins I was an emotional wreak.  But I do have to say considering we are spread all over the world I am impressed with how truly close we all are with one another.  I love my family!

So after most of my day being spent on the phone crying I was glad to hear that my true and dearest friends in Chicago were getting together for a CROP night.  So in good spirits I said "hey skype me in and we can crop together like the old times". We did...it was soo much fun talking and seeing one another. It was like I was in the room with them.  Look here is a snapshot picture I took of them while we were on skype.

Amy and Marie

I love these girls so much. They were there when I had my first child. I was in both of their weddings. (For Amy's wedding I had just had given birth to Drew 2 weeks before the wedding. Marie's wedding was last year, we were out of our house for two weeks before the wedding and we left Chicago the day after the wedding.)  I was there to see Amy's first born.  We have been through thick and thin with each other, the good times and the bad.  To think of it, I was their boss at Archiver's.  I hired both of them! Ha!   I am so glad fate brought us together. I love and miss them dearly.  We are going to "skype crop" together soon.  Amy now lives in North Carolina , Marie is in Illinois and I am in Utah and we can still crop together like the good old days.  And like the good old days...I GOT NOTHING DONE.

Today started out sad and my friends were there to lift my spirits up.  I am grateful for my family and friends.

A productive two days...

Have you ever had a productive weekend and got a ton of projects completed?  Well this weekend I did  just that.  I signed up to do a Calendar Swap over at Life on the {Scrap}Beach.  I had a great time designing it and I had my whole production system going.  But I ran out of red ribbon, I was scared that I didn't have enough paper, I goofed up the sewing on some of the layouts...my list of mishaps kept going and going. But I was still happy with the outcome of the layout.


I used Making Memories Love Struck line for my layout. Thank goodness I had enough paper to make all 12 layouts. Phew!

 

Close up of my project

completed project...all 12 layouts ready to ship.

My next project was a mini album trade again with Life on a {Scrap}Beach with Bev.  I completed the album and forgot to take pictures because I was so excited to send it out to Bev.  Oh well. I have to remember to take pictures. (kinda funny that a scrapbooker forgets to take pictures.) 

Now I get to play with Teresa Collins Noel Paper collection.  So excited to get the Christmas spirit going.

If you were wondering...No I did not do the Black Friday shopping thing.  I am way to chicken to fight the crowds.  I have been online shopping before I think it was cool.  I knew exactly what I needed order it and it already comes wrapped and everything. So much better for me. No crowds or anything. Another reason I never shopped on Black Friday is because I was always working at my local scrapbook store Windy City Scrapbooking on Black Friday.  It was always fun and exciting how busy we were on Black Friday.  I miss you girls! This was my first Black Friday that I was not at WCS, well I guess I have a good excuse this year...I am just a little too far to make it in to work.  Honestly...I didn't know what to do with myself today.  So I just played in my studio.

I was also blessed on Thanksgiving because Robert was cooking the entire dinner for us.  I was treated to playing in my studio all day.  So in two days I finished the 12 layouts and a mini album!  Yea me! Now that is what I am talking about being truly blessed. And my Chicago friends know what an accomplishment is for me to complete so much in two days.  Don't ask..They keep telling me that they think I forgot how to scrapbook.  But I haven't!  SEE! Miss yall.  Okay...thanks for stopping by to see what I will do next. Have a great weekend!

A productive two days...

Have you ever had a productive weekend and got a ton of projects completed?  Well this weekend I did  just that.  I signed up to do a Calendar Swap over at Life on the {Scrap}Beach.  I had a great time designing it and I had my whole production system going.  But I ran out of red ribbon, I was scared that I didn't have enough paper, I goofed up the sewing on some of the layouts...my list of mishaps kept going and going. But I was still happy with the outcome of the layout.


I used Making Memories Love Struck line for my layout. Thank goodness I had enough paper to make all 12 layouts. Phew!

 

Close up of my project

completed project...all 12 layouts ready to ship.

My next project was a mini album trade again with Life on a {Scrap}Beach with Bev.  I completed the album and forgot to take pictures because I was so excited to send it out to Bev.  Oh well. I have to remember to take pictures. (kinda funny that a scrapbooker forgets to take pictures.) 

Now I get to play with Teresa Collins Noel Paper collection.  So excited to get the Christmas spirit going.

If you were wondering...No I did not do the Black Friday shopping thing.  I am way to chicken to fight the crowds.  I have been online shopping before I think it was cool.  I knew exactly what I needed order it and it already comes wrapped and everything. So much better for me. No crowds or anything. Another reason I never shopped on Black Friday is because I was always working at my local scrapbook store Windy City Scrapbooking on Black Friday.  It was always fun and exciting how busy we were on Black Friday.  I miss you girls! This was my first Black Friday that I was not at WCS, well I guess I have a good excuse this year...I am just a little too far to make it in to work.  Honestly...I didn't know what to do with myself today.  So I just played in my studio.

I was also blessed on Thanksgiving because Robert was cooking the entire dinner for us.  I was treated to playing in my studio all day.  So in two days I finished the 12 layouts and a mini album!  Yea me! Now that is what I am talking about being truly blessed. And my Chicago friends know what an accomplishment is for me to complete so much in two days.  Don't ask..They keep telling me that they think I forgot how to scrapbook.  But I haven't!  SEE! Miss yall.  Okay...thanks for stopping by to see what I will do next. Have a great weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

There are so many things that I am grateful for. I am grateful for my family, the move out to Utah and the opportunities that I have been given.  Don't get me wrong, my life is not a fairy tale. There are many emotional roller coasters that pass through my life...but right now I am enjoying the ride.

I was wanting to share a project I did a few weeks back.As many of you know I love banners.  Here is a banner I created using Teresa Collins Giving Thanks paper line, Blingage Alphabet Stamp set and Gentry's glitter. This was a quick and easy project.

Thanks Banner

Close-up of one of the banner pennant.

I have this banner hanging in our big window in front of the house along with decorated artwork from my kids. Between my two older kids in school they bring home so many art projects, Kindergarten and Pre-K.  My house overflowing with projects. 




Hey I might even throw together a video on how to make this banner. If I can get my editing program to work.  My life story with computer software.    I was just wanting to wish you a safe and happy Thanks giving. Okay...have a great Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

There are so many things that I am grateful for. I am grateful for my family, the move out to Utah and the opportunities that I have been given.  Don't get me wrong, my life is not a fairy tale. There are many emotional roller coasters that pass through my life...but right now I am enjoying the ride.

I was wanting to share a project I did a few weeks back.As many of you know I love banners.  Here is a banner I created using Teresa Collins Giving Thanks paper line, Blingage Alphabet Stamp set and Gentry's glitter. This was a quick and easy project.

Thanks Banner

Close-up of one of the banner pennant.

I have this banner hanging in our big window in front of the house along with decorated artwork from my kids. Between my two older kids in school they bring home so many art projects, Kindergarten and Pre-K.  My house overflowing with projects. 




Hey I might even throw together a video on how to make this banner. If I can get my editing program to work.  My life story with computer software.    I was just wanting to wish you a safe and happy Thanks giving. Okay...have a great Turkey Day!

Baby it's clold outside!

Late Saturday night it started snowing.  Funny thing is we had no clue that it was snowing...well because you never hear snow fall...just that peaceful clam falling of the snow.  But we love the winter...oh do we love winter.  We moved to Salt Lake City because the close proximity to the ski resorts.  Robert grew up in Denver and wanted to move closer to the mountains. So we moved for the winter.  When we arrived in Salt Lake in March the kids and Robert went up spring snowboarding at least a dozen times and loved it. So they are excited to get the season started.

This morning, the kids popped out of bed and wanted to go play in the snow.  Robert, a brave sole, got them ready to go sledding.  I was able to get a couple of shots before they left.  They love the snow and I am so happy that they enjoy the cold weather.

Caroline aka:Baby is ready to go play.

Drew literally jumped out of the car and landed in the snow.

Sammie was ready to go right then and now.

Kashi even loves the snow...he always make dog angels in the snow.

It is always so hard to get them to look at the camera at the same time.

This is the best I can do. Love these kids so much.

We relaxed and rested the remainder of the day.  It was a great day on Sunday.

Baby it's clold outside!

Late Saturday night it started snowing.  Funny thing is we had no clue that it was snowing...well because you never hear snow fall...just that peaceful clam falling of the snow.  But we love the winter...oh do we love winter.  We moved to Salt Lake City because the close proximity to the ski resorts.  Robert grew up in Denver and wanted to move closer to the mountains. So we moved for the winter.  When we arrived in Salt Lake in March the kids and Robert went up spring snowboarding at least a dozen times and loved it. So they are excited to get the season started.

This morning, the kids popped out of bed and wanted to go play in the snow.  Robert, a brave sole, got them ready to go sledding.  I was able to get a couple of shots before they left.  They love the snow and I am so happy that they enjoy the cold weather.

Caroline aka:Baby is ready to go play.

Drew literally jumped out of the car and landed in the snow.

Sammie was ready to go right then and now.

Kashi even loves the snow...he always make dog angels in the snow.

It is always so hard to get them to look at the camera at the same time.

This is the best I can do. Love these kids so much.

We relaxed and rested the remainder of the day.  It was a great day on Sunday.

Friday Excitment...

 Friday was such a fun day.  The day started out with Copic Training at Provo Craft. Thank you Provo Craft for hosting the training. Teresa Collins was not able to attend because she was traveling to California to teach classes for the weekend.  So thank you Teresa for sending me to represent you at this great event. The class was jam packed with information on the markers and all the amazing things that it can do vs. the other markers that are out in the market.  This is defiantly a tool that will never need replacing.  WOW!  The possibilities are endless.  Paired up with the Teresa Collins Stampmaker....to the moon~!

Marianne is teaching us all about copic markers

All the attendees at the Copic Certification Class at Provo Craft

So the training was all day...but it gave me time to come home and spend some time with the kids before we headed out for DATE NIGHT.  We were meeting some friends for dinner and the Jazz game.  It was my first Utah Jazz game.  We had so much fun!  Thanks Rachel and Kellen!

Bad shot but you get the idea. Just getting to the game.

At the game.  It was soo loud!

Have I said that I am soooooo glad we made the move to UTAH?  I am soo happy.  I feel like I am sitting on top of the world.  Feeling grateful and VERY BLESSED.

Saturday we just chilled out.  The kids and I just were lazy....never thought about leaving the house and then I looked outside to discover that it snowed.  We love snow.  

So I am off to bed.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday Excitment...

 Friday was such a fun day.  The day started out with Copic Training at Provo Craft. Thank you Provo Craft for hosting the training. Teresa Collins was not able to attend because she was traveling to California to teach classes for the weekend.  So thank you Teresa for sending me to represent you at this great event. The class was jam packed with information on the markers and all the amazing things that it can do vs. the other markers that are out in the market.  This is defiantly a tool that will never need replacing.  WOW!  The possibilities are endless.  Paired up with the Teresa Collins Stampmaker....to the moon~!

Marianne is teaching us all about copic markers

All the attendees at the Copic Certification Class at Provo Craft

So the training was all day...but it gave me time to come home and spend some time with the kids before we headed out for DATE NIGHT.  We were meeting some friends for dinner and the Jazz game.  It was my first Utah Jazz game.  We had so much fun!  Thanks Rachel and Kellen!

Bad shot but you get the idea. Just getting to the game.

At the game.  It was soo loud!

Have I said that I am soooooo glad we made the move to UTAH?  I am soo happy.  I feel like I am sitting on top of the world.  Feeling grateful and VERY BLESSED.

Saturday we just chilled out.  The kids and I just were lazy....never thought about leaving the house and then I looked outside to discover that it snowed.  We love snow.  

So I am off to bed.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Teresa Collins Design Team Announced

So happy and excited that the new team has been announced!  Congrats ladies!  I can not wait to work with such a talented group of ladies! Congrats to the following:


Julie Jacobs
Lynden, WA

Amanda Jones
United Kingdom

Stacey Michaud
Newington, CT

Maridette Cachola
Brentwood, CA

Collette Nederhoff
Albuquerque, NM

Yvonne Blair
Ocala, FL

Laura McCollough
Temecula, CA


They are joining the existing TC Designers:
Sesil Cratin  (Design Team Coordinator)  --- look it is me!
Cheri Piles (Assistant-Design Team Coordinator)
Jamie Harper
Jamie Harder

Such a talented group of designers.  Now off to send off more e-mails today!  Wooo Hoo...let's get this party started!

 

Teresa Collins Design Team Announced

So happy and excited that the new team has been announced!  Congrats ladies!  I can not wait to work with such a talented group of ladies! Congrats to the following:


Julie Jacobs
Lynden, WA

Amanda Jones
United Kingdom

Stacey Michaud
Newington, CT

Maridette Cachola
Brentwood, CA

Collette Nederhoff
Albuquerque, NM

Yvonne Blair
Ocala, FL

Laura McCollough
Temecula, CA


They are joining the existing TC Designers:
Sesil Cratin  (Design Team Coordinator)  --- look it is me!
Cheri Piles (Assistant-Design Team Coordinator)
Jamie Harper
Jamie Harder

Such a talented group of designers.  Now off to send off more e-mails today!  Wooo Hoo...let's get this party started!

 

My 12 Days of Christmas tags.

I just wanted to share a tag I made for a swap on Life on the {Scrap}beach.  I was in charge of the cover for the tag swap.  I missed the sign up and one of the ladies suggested that I do a cover tag.  I agreed to be on both groups so I could participate.  Oh wow. I am used to only having to make 12 but to have to do 24 WOW!  Loved doing it ladies.  So I thought I would share.

The pile of completed tags.

Detail picture of the tag. 

Supplies used:
Basic Grey pattern paper
"days of Christmas" I created on the computer and printed it out.
"12" cut from Songbird cartridge using my Cricut Expression
Rosette die - Tim Holtz Sizzix
Glitter ric-rack May Arts
Adhesive: Therm-o-web Super Tape, Foam Squares and Tape Runner.
Additional supplies:
Chipboard backing, tag, ribbon.


Okay ladies...sending all this off to Hope. ;)

My 12 Days of Christmas tags.

I just wanted to share a tag I made for a swap on Life on the {Scrap}beach.  I was in charge of the cover for the tag swap.  I missed the sign up and one of the ladies suggested that I do a cover tag.  I agreed to be on both groups so I could participate.  Oh wow. I am used to only having to make 12 but to have to do 24 WOW!  Loved doing it ladies.  So I thought I would share.

The pile of completed tags.

Detail picture of the tag. 

Supplies used:
Basic Grey pattern paper
"days of Christmas" I created on the computer and printed it out.
"12" cut from Songbird cartridge using my Cricut Expression
Rosette die - Tim Holtz Sizzix
Glitter ric-rack May Arts
Adhesive: Therm-o-web Super Tape, Foam Squares and Tape Runner.
Additional supplies:
Chipboard backing, tag, ribbon.


Okay ladies...sending all this off to Hope. ;)