saturday . . .

Am I becoming a regular blogger - or what??? Back again & it hasn't even been 24 hours :) I promised to share my top 10 manufacturers from this summer's CHA - now seriously, just because there are some not on the list - don't think I still don't love 'em - I just really tried to narrow it down & these companies - well - their scrappy goodness just sang to me this season :) These are in no particular order (I swear) . . .

#1 Bella Blvd - I have been in love with their bold & bright designs from the get-go & have been following them since their start. I even won their first layout contest ever back in my earlier scrappy days :) I LOVE so many of their new collections this season but particularly fell in love with One Fall Day - is anyone else ready for fall??? I definitely am :)

#2 Studio Calico - I have been a subscriber for years - even though months have gone by with me not being able to play with their kits - I still kept getting them - how could I not resist receiving that yummy package every month??? I LOVE the unique style to their products - they make me step outside of my comfort zone :)

These wood veneers are awesome . . .

And the new mists - WOW - can't wait to try the white - it will show up on dark paper - how cool is that???

#3 Doodlebug - Okay, I have purchased their products here & there over the past few years but this year - I really have enjoyed their collections. I am totally in LOVE with these (but then I am slightly obsessed with buttons) . . .

#4 Crate Paper - I have been a fan of them since some of their earliest collections & they have only got better & better with age :) This season they TOTALLY rocked it - I LOVE every single line & just need them ALL!!!

I think Snow Day is just adorable . . . Restoration just breathtaking . . .and School Spirit - well an absolute must have - please give me two of everything in that collection!!! Here are a few pics of these goodies!!!

#5 My Mind's Eye - What can I say - a scrapper's staple - I am sure everyone has a little (or alot in my case) tucked away in their stash. They have some absolutely gorgeous lines this go around but I fell head over heels for 2 of them - first up this CUTE line called Alphabet Soup - check it out . . .

Now we are big fans of Halloween in my house & pre-child used to throw a doozy of a party each year - I'm talking costume party, 150 adults easy, all catered by me (can you imagine doing that with children for that many people - never), decorations galore, we even had a band one year (okay it was my brother's band but he did play in a few clubs in the city). Anyways - I am not the entertainer I once was but nevertheless we still like to do it up here at the Bonner house for any holiday - including Halloween. Yes, Ryan has already started making decorations - we get this going early around here :) Anyways - I LOVE MME new Halloween line Blackbird - it is simply adorable & will be perfect for my pics of Ryan. Check it out . . .

Do you like it - well guess what - I have an extra set of Blackbird paper, chipboard, and brads on their way to my house as we speak for one lucky reader - I LOVE you guys!!! You keep me blogging :) Just leave a comment between now & tomorrow night before midnight sharing your favorite holiday tradition - any holiday, anything special your family likes to do :) Have a fab Saturday!!!

Be back tomorrow to share my other fave 5 manufacturers of the season & maybe . . .just maybe . . . one more giveaway of something new & totally fabulous!!! Thanks everyone :)

ttyl - julie :)

friday . . .

TGIF!!! Well actually since it is early am on Saturday I guess that doesn't count anymore :( I did begin organizing my pics earlier, but by the time I started typing I had already passed the midnight mark - oops :)

When I last posted I promised I'd share my My Creative Scrapbook sketch & sample for August - Pam sent me this gorgeous kit full of Girls Paperie, Pink Paislee, and LYB . . .

Here's the sketch I came up with . . .

And here's my sample using the kit . . .

A quick close-up on the title work (love all the stickers in this kit) . . .

And check out these awesome Pink Paislee cork circles - I added a bit of stitching on top :)

Soooooooooooooooo - since Friday is technically over - how about I announce the winner of the Cosmo Cricket goodies . . .

And the random generator says . . . (okay I can never get the html to post the actual box to work right - does anyone know how to do this???)

#22

Catherine said...

Grow little guy, grow!

As for my msut haves from CHA - the new Sassafrass blossoms and blooms are so colorful, I jost love them all.

AUGUST 5, 2010 9:29 AM

Catherine, please email me at dailyscrap@gmail.com with your mailing address & I will get your goodies out to you!!! Thanks so much to everyone for sharing your CHA wish lists!! I will be back tomorrow to share my picks from CHA and maybe, just maybe, I might have a few brand NEW CHA goodies to share - make sure to check back :)

ttyl- julie :)

wednesday . . .

Where oh where has the time gone . . . 3 weeks already - yikes!!! The days seem to blend into the next lately - time is moving so much faster this pregnancy - which is a good thing since I am ready to be through the pregnancy & into crazy mommyhood of two :) We had a sonogram a little over a week ago & our little man is growing quite nicely - in fact the baby is measuring 9 days earlier than the original due date which I am not complaining about in the least - although I do know this could change :) Check this guy out . . .

Now we are all excited for this new bundle of joy - but one person in this house is REALLY excited.

He wants to read these all the time & asks me questions about what we need to buy for the baby & what he can do with the baby when he arrives seriously like every hour. Totally cracks me up & makes me so happy that he is so happy :)

The "big brother to be" has been totally growing up this summer - really turning into this smart, smart kid with such a personality. I just love to hear what he has to say - he has such an awesome memory (note to self - never promise anything for the future, he will remember & I will have to deliver) & has such good ideas. He just amazes me . . .

We recently went on our first real bowling adventure with my brother & his son. Ryan had the perfect bowling stance :)

And what I loved the most was the little kick he perfected - He is such an observer these days & totally scoped out the pros in there - watched how they turned their foot at the end and made sure that after he tossed his ball, he always twisted his foot & turned to the side - so funny!!

My little bowling superstar . . .

Now - have I been scrapping . . . definitely not as much as I'd like - I do have a layout & sketch to share on Friday for My Creative Scrapbook - here's a sneaky peeky to pique your interest :)

I just received my Magpie Kit on Monday so hopefully I will have the sketch & sample done in the next few days. The kit is absolutely adorable - check it out . . .

I am also working on a few other fun guest design experiences - a page kit club, an etsy store, and an online scrapbook supply store (I totally shop here). I can't wait to share these with you all. The page kit club has been really fun - I normally scrap single page layouts but I have been trying my hand at the 2-pagers and am really enjoying them - who knew?? I just finished one with some Cosmo Cricket goodies & so wish I could post it right now!!!! In the meantime why not give you all the chance to play with some Cosmo Cricket goodies???? Here is what is up for grabs . . .

Everything from the Cosmo Cricket Joyride Collection including . . .

* 2 sheets of each patterned paper

* 1 sheet of elements

* 1 sheet of borders

* 1 sheet of cardstock stickers

* a 12 x 12 sheet of coordinating ready set chipboard

* cream tiny type alpha stickers

* licorice ready set chipboard alphas

* coordinating buttons

How can you win all this fab blog candy??? This weekend I am going to pick my top 10 "must have manufacturers" from summer CHA & share them with all of you - there are so many awesome products out there but I think I have narrowed down the goodies :) Have you all been surfing the web for these fab products waiting for them to arrive in stores??? I have & ready to do a little bit of shopping :) Just leave a comment on your top pick or pics from the summer CHA by end of day this Friday and I will choose one of you to win all the CC goodies listed above. I know I haven't been posting as much as I would like to recently but thanks so much for still commenting and continuing to read my blog - it really means so much to me :) Hoping to get back in the regular blogging groove soon!!!

ttyl - julie