wednesday

1.18.2012

alright . . . so some weeks are good & I feel in control of my life and some weeks are overwhelming & exhausting such as this past week (thus explaining the crappy blogging week).  Now I don't want you to all think I've given up already - there has just been so much going on!!!  So let's get "back on the horse" so to speak - right??  What has been keeping me so busy . . .

Well, this little man turned 1 last Thursday :)  Can you believe it??

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Here's is my attempt at baking - okay it is just a cupcake but it was a super-size one people & I used an icing tip instead of spreading the icing on :)

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Someone liked their cupcake . . .

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But by the end - he was all partied out :)

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We also celebrated Ryan's birthday with his friends.  Being smack dab in the middle of Christmas & New Year's having a party is always difficult.  He really wanted a friend party this year so we hosted it this past Saturday at a nearby play place.  Everyone had lots of fun . . .

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He really wanted a superhero cake & my sister-in-law has a friend that is super talented - check it out (totally way better than my measly cupcake right???) . . .

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And yes, I bribed him for this shot below - I just wanted a really nice one of him at this age - these days he's all about no pics or really goofy faces on the pics.  A pack of Batman gummy fruit snacks did the trick :)

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In addition to partying it up over here - I have also been working away on my CHA projects - can't believe it is just around the corner :)  So many new goodies I have my eye on :)  Have you seen any of the new Jillibean Soup releases yet???  I have them in person & they are AWESOME!!!  So far Jill has revealed Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup , Neopolitan Bean Bisque,  Coconut Lime Soup and Game Day Chili.  But there is more cool things to come!!!  Keep your eye on the JB blog :)

Speaking of Jillibean Soup, I do have some projects to share :)  First up, a card featuring Homemade 6 Bean Soup . . .

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If you are wondering about those little leaf branches peeking out - that is a Martha Stewart punch :)  I am seriously addicted to punches :)  I am really getting into making cards these days - I mean I've only done them for assignments but it is fun to work on such a small "canvas".  I will be doing a guest design spot in a few months & (gasp) it's all cards - crazy right??

I also have a layout full of Sweet & Sour Soup goodness to share!!!

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And the January Soup Sketch to go along with it . . .

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Feel free to join in & post your page on the Jillibean Soup Facebook page for a chance at winning some Jillibean Soup goodies :)

Before I go - a few music pics for the week, just in case you are looking for some new tunes . . .






7 comments:

  1. Great LO! I love all that white space and those bursts of colour. Happy Birthday to your kids. :-) That's some cupcake!! LOL

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  2. Super cute pics Julie!!!

    Love this layout too! Can you tell me what you used for your pinked circles? I'd love to be able to make those...
    Thanks!!
    - April

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    1. Thanks April - it is actually a die from Spellbinders - there are a bunch of that shape in different sizes within the set.

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  3. Happy Birthday to the boys! Wow you just get done with Christmas and then it is on to birthdays. :) Love your LO! The starbursts are terrific! Such a great sketch. The card is sweet. I still struggle with cards and have decided to just stick to BG card kits. Cheating but, I'm fine with that. ;) That cupcake is huge! I didn't realize just how big it was until I saw it next to Nicholas! I have been following the Jillibean Soup releases. I would like me some Neopolitan Bean Brisque. :)

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  4. Happy Birthday to the boys! Both my boys were born in February. You did great with the cupcake and the layout is so nice.

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  5. Its been a busy month for you! Happy birthday to the boys! My son would flip over that super hero cake! LOVE your card and layout!

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  6. I love your sketch! Thank you so much for the inspiration! Take care.

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