tuesday . . .

3.01.2011

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Okay - not the best pics of me (still carrying half of this baby weight people!!!), but I love that they are pics I all of us - being silly - I rarely get family pics so I couldn't resist sharing :) Hanging in over here - Nicholas is doing well - growing, growing, growing - he is super long & we have already started into the 9 month clothes (just a reminder - he isn't even 2 months yet - ahhhhh!!!). Ryan is good - definitely growing up too fast though. The things he says these days make me feel like I am back teaching in my middle school classroom sometimes :) Doing quite a bit of scrapping myself & have lots to share in the upcoming weeks :) For today . . .

a fun little altered project for Pretty Little Studio - I found these wood garden picks at Michael's & couldn't wait to cover them with some bright, cheery paper. The Scrumdidlyumptious line from PLS was perfect!!! Check them out . . .

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Here is a quick close-up - I think I have finally mastered the accordion flower - of course only to find Sizzix dies at my local scrapbook store that could practically do all the work for me :)

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Make sure to head on over the Pretty Little Studio shop - the new collection Hopscotch has been revealed & it is CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!!! Here is a peek at this adorable collection . . .

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Melissa is currently running a special on shipping . . .

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Also - you still have until the 10th to comment for a chance at the BIG Hopscotch collection giveaway - check it out HERE :)

Oh & a new sketch challenge!!! I provided this month's sketch for Blue Moon Scrapbooking . . .

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And here's my take on it - full of American Craft's Hello Sunshine goodness . . .

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A quick close-up on the border - I am super proud I was able to step out of my comfort zone & do some stamping. I fell in love with the American Crafts stamp set provided in my DT kit - I always tell Ryan he is my sunshine so this stamp was just perfect!!!

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Oh and guess what - the prize for one lucky winner . . . $40 to spend at the Blue Moon Scrapbooking store!!!!! Check out all the details HERE :)

Before I go - just wanted to leave you with a song from this AMAZING artist . . . so talented :)



Thank you for all your comments - I love reading them (not to mention some of you have been giving me great ideas & advice on my new mommy of 2 life) :)

Couldn't leave without a few pics of the little one :)

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Hope all of you are well & be back soon with more . . .
ttyl - julie :)

14 comments:

  1. LOVING these pics Julie!!! The new page looks awesome too. :)
    - April

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  2. Loving the pictures so precious of you all together, oh and a cutie pie yawning
    im not kidding my heart stopped when you said 9 month clothes, i was like 9 months already , what, where has all that time went , phewwwwwww he is only a baby still haha
    glad you still getting some you time, its needed huh and i only have the 1 :)

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  3. gorgeous projects and even more gorgeous family photos! K x

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  4. Oh my gosh, love the photos of the four of you!!! I too don't have many of all of us over here. So I tend to treasure the ones I do have. Love the page and the flowers!! I am still trying to get that accordion flower down too. Wow! I can't believe how big Nicholas is getting!!! Such sweet photos of him. I love all the baby yawns and expressions. Michelle xxx

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  5. Sweet family pictures! Always so precious because it always seems that one is behind the camera. :( Loving your newest sketch and what an awesome cheery LO! Loving the latest Nicholas pics! That baseball shirt is too cute and he is smiling!! :)

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  6. Oh wow Nicholas is just so super cute!
    And those family pcis of the four of you are amazing. Thanks for sharing the wonderful layout sketch and your great layout with us.
    Hope to read and see more soon.

    Julie

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  7. I think your family pictures are cute! Those flowers are ADORABLE! INCREDIBLE layout! LOVE the big sun and your journaling/stitching...wow....

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  8. Great pics and great projects...it doesn't get better...but then...my favorite artist! You keeping blowing me away Miss Julie! How did you get the "stitching" design on the petals of the altered art flowers?

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  9. loooooooooove that last pic - so cute! And amazing pics of your family (you look FAB btw!!). Great sketch (as always) ... those altered flowers are FANTABULOUS! I love them!! Ummmm ... great layout ... :) What else? that was a lonnnng post, lol ... :)

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  10. I love to hear how well you are doing. And the challenges are worth it...to see the two kids interact and the love they have for each other matches no other I've witnessed to date. It amazes me every day as I witness my 2 (3 and 5 now)together. You are truly blessed and what makes it wonderful it that you realize that and you don't take it for granted...wishing you all great things!

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  11. Love the family pictures! It is so much more fun to see families together in a laid back setting than the professional stiff pixs!

    Love your American crafts layout! I will most definitely be using your sketch!

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  12. Really enjoy looking at your photos you capture some great expressions! Don't they grow quick!

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  13. Hey Julie- sounds like you are having a great week! so happy 'bout that! Hope you read my blog and saaw my neice's remark- You just keep pluggin' along there as I will here & between us both there'll be nothin' but good cheer! Love the los and really love the family pics- something I long for always. More, I want more! One can never have too many family photos, especially fun ones! until next time, ttfn

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  14. I have just discovered your blog and I wanted to say how much I love it. Thankyou so much for sharing your talent with all of us.

    Karen

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