thursday . . .

11.17.2010

My list of "to-dos" is as big as my growing belly . . .

* re-organizing rooms & closets in the house to get ready for the baby (in the process I have created "messes" in almost every room)

* preparing for Thanksgiving - I'm hosting (I know - crazy pregnant lady - what am I thinking???? No worries people - Boston Market is handling this meal :) This is definitely not the year to try & figure out the whole "cooking the turkey" thing)

* Christmas shopping - 21 adults/kids - a slight dent has been put into it - but meeting my self-imposed December 1st deadline is gonna be tough . . .

* scrapbook assignments - surprisingly I have been keeping up pretty decently - I have pushed the deadlines with a few assignments but all in all - I have been okay . . .

* trying to be a good mommy - this one is hard because I am exhausted . . . luckily Ryan is a pretty good kid & he enjoys helping mommy with decorating and organizing and shopping :)

* trying to be a good friend, sister, daughter - sometimes yes & sometimes no - feeling pulled in a thousand directions these days - trying to be as helpful as possible to everyone - have had a few meltdowns when I can't - keeping it together though :)

* trying to be a good wife - this is pretty much not happening :) I have told my hubby the old Julie will be back sometime next spring/summer - see him then :)

I have tried to blog a million times in the past week but every time I have sat in front of my computer I've fallen asleep - the screen must be mesmerizing me :) I spent the weekend at a scrapbook retreat with my mom & sister - so fun!!!! I finished 3 single page layouts & 1 double page layout - pretty good for me - last year I only did 2 so at least I was ahead of the game this time :) I am an extremely slow scrapper . . .

BTW - I have LOTS of scrappy to share - please don't be offended if this sounds like a check-off list - secretly it kind of is :) I don't want to miss mentioning anything & with this pregnancy brain - well - you never know :)


We are in round 2 of the 3 month sketch contest over in the forum - here is the second sketch due by December 15th . . .

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You can find all the details HERE - check out this prize being offered - WOWZERS!!!!

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In addition, my regular monthly sketch challenge that I already mentioned here last week is running through December 10th - check out all the details here.


My first post is up on the SEI blog!!! I worked with their gorgeous Moonrise Collection - perfect for some of my recent fall pics - here is my first layout of Ryan at a local fall festival . . .


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A close-up on the title tag that features some of their gorgeous papers & awesome die-cuts!!! The "Autumn" was cut from SEI patterned paper using my Slice die-cutting machine :)

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I love this next layout because of the adorable pic of Ryan & the fabulous quote by A. A. Milne included in the SEI die-cuts :)

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The stars were cut using my Slice (yes I really am breaking into my tools people!!!). To attach them to the layout I stitched down the center, then folded them in half - resulting in some fun, dimensional stars!!!

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this quote . . .


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I just sent off my December projects using their Kris Kringle line & I can't wait to share them with you next month - the papers & embellishments are so fun - feel free to check them out here!!!


Lots to share here - when I first hooked up with Shyloh, the owner, I was only going to be a guest designer. She had sent me out some Cosmo Cricket & My Mind's Eye goodies to play with
- here is a single pager I did with the Cosmo Cricket Early Bird collection earlier this summer . . .

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Love the simplicity of this one :)

I also completed 2 double page layouts & guess what - both are up for sale on her site. Remember these will be pre-cut & ready to assemble - just add in adhesive & your own pics!!!

First up - "Grow" using Early Bird by Cosmo Cricket . . .

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And, "Together" using Meadowlark by My Minds Eye . . .

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Check out the details & pricing HERE.

Also, I have pics of my December He Said layout up for sale as well . . . this layout features Echo Park's Merry Christmas line . . .

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Click HERE to become a subscriber of the He Said page kit club :)

I still have one more December layout that will be up for sale soon as well as a Year in Review mini album kit - as soon as they are posted on the site I will share them with all of you :)


As you may have seen on earlier posts, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to guest design for Work In Progress Kit Club this month. I created this additional layout "Rainy Day Love" using the November kit . . .

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These Bella Blvd clouds are to die for . . . so cute . . . the title was cut from my Cricut (look at me busting into my tools - right???)

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I punched these sunbursts from my new Martha Stewart punch - a fun overlapping border & super easy to create!!!! Great use of scrap patterned paper too :)

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The new sketch for November is up on their blog . . .

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This month's prize is full of Crate Paper yumminess so be sure to play along!!! Check out all the details HERE!!

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I was asked to create a sketch for this fun challenge site - it's a 2 pager & their DT has some fab examples up on their blog!!!

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They are giving an awesome prize away for this challenge - the November monthly kit from Scrapctera Kit Club . . .

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Phew - I think that is all the scrappy I have to share right now - but I do have more to share in the coming week :) Busy, busy, busy . . .

I have been doing a little shopping recently . . . so many awesome scrappy goodies out there . . . thought I would share the scrappy goodness with my FABULOUS readers so . . . is anyone interested in a NEW Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 collection kit????

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This includes 12 patterned papers (that's 2 of each kind), a borders sheet, an elements sheet, and cardstock stickers - FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!! Just leave a comment below :) Have a FAB Wednesday . . off to watch Law & Order :)

ttyl - julie :)

39 comments:

  1. OMG Julie you have been so busy!! All of your layouts/sketches are fabulous. Such an inspiration! Happy early Thanksgiving - take care of yourself :)

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  2. I would love some Circa!! You have so much going on. Have you ever thought of making a book of all of your sketches?

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  3. You have seriously gotten a lot done! Good for you. Thanks for the chance to win. Your creativity is inspiring.

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  4. Wow! Your designs, energy and perseverance leave me speechless Julie! I have to agree with Jaime~we NEED a book of all of your designs. Look you just got two orders already :) Count me in for the Circa...I know just the pics those papers would compliment!

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  5. Julie, just reading your to do list made me tired and I am not pregnant! Loving all of your LOs, especially your "3 years" one. Thank you for a chance to win the Circa 1934 collection- oh how I love the look of this one!

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  6. That's quite a list! Good luck with everything. I absolutely love your layouts... as usual. And your sketches! I've had a hard time scrapping in the last few months and when I saw some of your sketches the other day, I got right back into it. thank you so much for the inspiration and the chance to win!

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  7. I don't know how you do it Julie! You are amazing for being able to balance all that you are doing!

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  8. WOW!! That is all I can say.. is WOW!! You are one productive, busy lady!! I had to chuckle about the wife comment. Cute! LOVE the sketches. Thank you for the inspiration!!! Your LO's are always fabulous!!! I think I need to break out my slice and my cricut... you have nudged me to use mine alittle! Oh, I finished my DT work for Martha.. back a few posts on my blog!! ;) LOVE that Portobello Road line from MME!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win the Circa line!! It looks gorgeous. But then I love CC's papers! Make sure you find time to rest!!

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  9. Love the good wife comment! Thank you for continuing to provide us with so much inspiration. I absolutely love using your sketches and I always look forward to the next one.

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  10. I love those vintage papers! Sooo cute! Not to mention your sketches are the B-E-S-T. I'm not just saying that to win anything ;) I'm always wowed and I use them ALL the time! :) Thank you for all you do!

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  11. Wow! You have been busy! Your layouts are fantastic...they make me want to scrap! I'm loving the new CC line...what a fab prize!

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  12. Wow, you have been busy! Love the new Cosmo Cricket line, so many possibilities.

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  13. wow Julie, you have sure been busy, i remember the night i went into labour i could of happily went to sleep ontop of my keyboard lol. great layouts and lots of inspo for me :)

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  14. So much gorgeous inspiration. A cosmo cricket giveaway is enough to bring me kicking and screaming out of lurking in google reader and leave a comment :-)

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  15. My Goodness, you have been one busy lady!! Thank you so much for this post FULL of scrappy goodness, and for the chance to win! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  16. I'm not even pregnant and keep list so don't worry you will be back to your old self soon.
    Love all the layouts and they always inspire me to want to scrap.

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  17. love cosmos crickets :D ... hehehe one of mi favs~ :)

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  18. Okay, I'm tired just reading this post! LOL! You are one impressive chica taking all of this on! Your pages look amazing!

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  19. WOW Julie, you've been a busy bee!! I loooooove seeing so much scrappy stuff from you. ;)
    - April W

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  20. Wow! So much scrappy goodness to see. I really like the 3 years layout and may scraplift that. I do one every year of what is going on in my son's life and I will be doing an at 4 years soon. *gasp*. The Circa giveaway looks fun! Thanks for the chance.

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  21. Wow you have been busy!!!! Loving these new sketches and your work is amazing as usual!! Glad you are feeling well with your pregnancy and can't wait to see photos of this new little fellow!! :)

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  22. Beautiful scrappy goodness! You have one heck of a to do list - make sure you put laying on the couch and doing nothing on there! Thank you for the give away!

    -Kristin

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  23. Your layouts are awesome as usual!

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  24. you have been busy! Beautiful pages, love it all. Lovin those sketches too! Good luck with your to-do list :)

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  25. Wow! What a great post today! Glad things are going well with your pregnancy! FABOO sketches and layouts! LOVE THEM! I am itching like crazy to get my hands on Circa! How nice of you to share!

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  26. Your LO's continue to inspire me! I love the Christmas 2-pager and the stitched and folded stars!

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  27. Girlllllll you gotta slowwwwwwwwwwwwww down!!!! lol......I'm not pregnant and you are even wearing me out!! So many awesome layouts you ahve shared in this post...I love every single one of them AND totally dig that first sketch!

    Thank you SO much for your kindness, your generosity and inspiration......and for the chance to win this lovely prize as well :)

    Now...go take a nap!!! LOL

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  28. Not sure how you have found to make all of these fabulous layouts, keep up with daily life, and remain as organized as you are about your "to do's"!! you are Amazing!!

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  29. hi - you are an amazing person and I would definitly buy your sketch book too !! The layouts are fab and so is the Circa paper.

    jane

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  30. Julie,
    I love the new Circa line! Thanks for the chance to win it.
    Also, I agree with Jaime above, you should really look into publishing a book of your sketches. I literally feel like I NEED them now when I scrap. Yours are the funnest and easiest I've found to use. You are amazing.
    I can't believe how much you get done being pregnant. I am currently unemployed (looking for a job, but nothing yet), and a mother of only one teenager who is gone to school all day. And I have nearly nothing to show for staying home all the time.

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  31. Julie! SO glad to see all is going so well for you! I am LOVING your LOs above! I also love discovering these new stores and sites, thanks to your posts. I am totally saving your LOS for lifting later! Good luck with Thanksgiving!!!

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  32. glad to have you back & hear that you are doing ok! Wow, you have been busy! Love ALL the new sketches for blogs/challenges and your layouts are gorgeous as always! Thanks for the RAK opportunity!
    ~Amarilys

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  33. sometimes all you can do is make a list! and check it twice!

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  34. AWESOME giveaway, would love to get my hands on some of that new Cosmo Cricket! Love your work! Love how you balance everything!! I have a 3 year old son and I can barely keep up while not pregnant and not on any DT's!! Keep up the good work girl!

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  35. Gorgeous work as always Julie but GIRL YOU GOTTA SLOW DOWN!!! Seriously! You are embarrassing me, I can't get anything scrappy done these days~ Well, does taking lots of pictures count?

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  36. Circa 1934?? Really?!! I cant get my hands on this around here! Thanks for the chance to win and for all your inspiration!

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  37. beautiful layouts, as always!! :) thanks so much for sharing despite all that you have going on. take care of yourself! your blog readers are thinking of you :)

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  38. Are you sure you don't have a great big red S on your chest? You must be Superwoman, how else could you possibly do all that with such style. Thank you so much for the inspiration, now go put your feet up for a few minutes. ;)

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  39. Lovely pages, Julie! You've been busy! Thanks for the chance to win Cosmo Cricket, that collection is really awesome!

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