Bloggers Challenge

Happy Friday....I am happy to be back at participating in bloggers challenge. The theme for this weeks challenge was to make a birthday themed card. Thankfully, I had this card made before I went to CHA, and it just happens to work at the perfect time.

I am still recovering from wonderful CHA. What a amazing time I had. I got to meet the most amazing, creative people.

Kerry, Kim Howard, and me!





Charlotte,KDC, Suzanne, me & Kim

A bunch of us got together after a day at CHA and ate at the Cheesecake Factory! Yum!

In this photo from L to R Lisa Somerville, Rose Kerry, Connie, Pat Huntoon, Me, Suzanne, Geri Jonic, Back row:Kim Howard, Kerry, Charlotte.

I can't even tell you how much fun I had and how many laughs we shared. I am looking forward to next year, and hoping to see my new friends sooner than then.

I am heading to New York for the weekend for my daughters Gymnastics competition, so I will try to update with pics of new products tomorrow. Have a great weekend and happy creating!

BIG News & CHA updates

WOW, I can't believe it is already Tuesday. The days here at CHA have been flying by. I have met SOOO many creative & wonderful new people. CHA has been such a amazing experience. Before I go completely crazy with pics and info on CHA, I wanted to share some VERY EXCITING news with you. Are you ready????? really ready???? I am officially a "sweetie", but you already knew that right (JK), know, I am officially a part of Hope stamps Eternal Design team. I am SOO excited to be a part of Rachel's team, and I look forward to playing in their challenges and hopefully inspiring you . Rachel has chosen a amazing team, and you can see them here:

Alice Wertz (Alice's {Little} Wonderland)

Kristen Catalano (Scrap-Creations) (me)

Patricia Garcia

and Piali Biswas (Touch of Creation)

these wonderful ladies will join a few of the Sweeties from last round that stuck around:

Colleen Wold (Glitter Ink) {Colleen will be keeping the Paper Craft Planet group up to date, make sure and join us there for challenges, fun and sale/new product news!!}

Kelli Caslow (Yard Sale Kind of Luck)

Michelle Woerner, DT Coordinator (Stop and Stamp the Roses)

Teresa Kline (Enjoy the VA Sunshine)

So, keep your eye out for the challenges, and new product (which I have already seen in real life here at CHA). I look forward to playing :)

CHA UPDATE

First let me start of by saying this has been a truly AMAZING experience for me. I have met SO many wonderful people, and they are all SO talented. It has been a fantastic trip.

There have been a few products which have made me feel like "I need that", and some that I have just thought "that's nice, but not on my "radar".

As far as products go, my #1 must have is ALL the new Basic Grey 6x6 pads. They are releasing at least 6 new types of 6x6 pads, and one more amazing than the next.

Other items that I really liked are:
1.The Zutter distressing tool (in stores in March)
2. New 8x8 paper by October afternoon
3. New Martha Stewart punched
4. The new Greeting Farm stamps
5. Making Memories new embellishments and deco beads
6. Pink Paislee 6x6 paper pads
7. Our craft lounge new stamps
8. Stampavie stamps

Before I end my CHA experience with you, I have to share something with you. What is it you ask?????

I won a brand new Slice from making memories. Yahooooo. The one I won is pink. SO cool...I have a fun new toy.

Well, That is all for today. I have to finish packing to head home tomorrow. It has been a great week, and I will miss my new friends. Looking forward to heading home to see my family. I am hoping Kerry & I will make it back next year. So ciao for now, and I should be back in action soon.

CHA update......

Happy Saturday!!!! Kerry & I arrived here in LA California very late Thursday night (1:30am eastern time) and didn't actually get to our hotel till around 3am(ish). As I expected I didn't do so well flying and the turbulence landing was rather rough (to say the least),but we are here.... As you have heard, the weather is has been TERRIBLE. It has rained the whole time we have been here, but as of this morning "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" (hehehe). It is sunny and the sky is blue (wahooo).



Here are some photos I took last night as the rain was settling. GORGEOUS.....GORGEOUS....It was one of the best rainbows I have ever seen. We settled in last night eastern time 6:30pm (our current time 3:30) with our Pjs and a take out pizza. I colored a few images and fell asleep.

Here are some Pictures from yesterday during our "real" first day of California. Kerry and I did the CHA Super Show yesterday and spent a little $$$$...ok, not a little. I will admit there wasn't much that I felt I "needed", until I came across the Carpe Diem both. It was a little piece of heaven, especially since they were selling the sketch markers for $3.95. YAHOOOOO....... needless to say, I spent a good chunk of cash there and I even took a picture for you. Now, don't be jealous, just kidding.

Besides the copics, the most exciting part of being here so far has been able to finally meet my
friend (in real life) Kim Heeber. Kim works for Clear & Simple stamps and has been working at the shows doing make and takes and such.

Today Kerry and I are heading back to the show for a bit and then it's all about meeting our online friends. I can't wait. Tomorrow we are heading to the trade show to see all the "NEW" stuff. I of course I take pics. If there is anything you have heard of and would like to see, LMK and I will photograph for you. Have a great day, I am off to get crafty and enjoy my first day hear in Cali without rain.

Pink Cat Thursday & Leaving on a jet plane!

Happy Thursday.....Today is the big day. My BF & I are leaving for CHA in California. I am feeling very excited, and a little bit nervous as well. Why nervous you ask, well, I have never left my kids this long, and my daughter woke up today crying about me leaving, which just makes me feel Soooo bad. I know my hubby will be able to handle all that goes on while I am gone, but I am going to miss them. I am a WICKED home body, and to say a little bit of a nervous person (hehehehe). So, to say that flying across country and leaving my family for 6 days makes me a little nervous, is putting it lightly. BUT....in the same note, I am so excited. I have never been to California, nor have I been to CHA. I am REALLY looking forward to soaking up all that this trip is offering (once I get over the plane ride, yep, I am afraid of flying). Most of all, I am looking forward to finally meeting all the ladies I have met on-line. That will be the best part, except the fact that I will be wearing my flip flops for 6 days (hehehe).


Okay, moving on to these SUPAH sweet new images from Pink Cat Studio. The minute I saw the Ladybug, I knew that was the first one I wanted to try. I think she is just sooo cute, and she makes a great image for almost any occasion.



For my next card, I used one of the new robot images. I do have something for these robots, They are super cute, and they have ones for boys and girls and they have different saying, which you can plug in. If you have kids, I know you're starting to think about class valentines, and how cheap would it be to print out these digi images and have your child color them.......Sounds good to me.



Well, I need to keep this short, as I still have to finish packing and go get my nails done. I will be posting product updates and pics from CHA all week, so stay tuned.

If you would like to see what the VERY talented Pink Cat Studio DT created this week, click here. Have a great day and Happy Creating!

Blog Winner & some winter Pics

Happy Tuesday!!!! Did you have a great weekend and MLK Day? We had some snow here this weekend and by did it look pretty. Now, I live in NH and we get snow all the time, but there are just some storms that are pretty than others, and yesterdays snow was heavy and wet, and it left the trees looking amazing. So of course I need to get my camera and drive around and snap some photos. Here are a couple I took:

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!!! I am sooo sorry that I am announcing the winner late. I kept forgetting, and then time got away from me. I thank you all for taking the time to check out my blog and supporting me. THE WINNER IS:

Here are your random numbers:

14 Timestamp: 2010-01-19 14:03:11 UTC

CLARA

Please e-mail me with yourmailing address and I will get your prize out to you!

Well, I am in the process of getting ready to leave for CHA on Thursday and I start back with school tomorrow, I am off to get things done. I will be back later this week with a NEW RELEASE from Pink Cat STudio! Have a great day and happy creating!

Friends Forever-Motivet style & CHA Count Down

Happy Sunday......I don't ususally post a card on Sundays, but I had a chance to get to my "happy place" last night, and whip up a card.

Sooo....4 more days until CHA California. I am getting very excited. As much as I look forward to the show, I am mostly looking forward to meeting my "online friends". I have met some amazing people on line, and I am looking forward to finally putting a face with a name.

ok, moving onto my card. Another Motivet. I just love these stamps. They are the best size to color and they are "SUPAH" cute (ladies, get ready for the VERY heavy Boston accent). I used the Friday Sketchers challenge to design my card, with this new Memory box paper, that looks more amazing in "real" life. Fro some reason, the lighter papers don't photograph as well. Hmmm...


Well, That is all for me today. I have to get ready for a fun filled Sunday at work (bummer). Well, I hope you have a wonderful day and happy creating!

Design Team Call for Going Grey with Scrap-Creations

THIS WILL STAY AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG UNTIL 1/14/11....please scroll down for challenges

Happy New Year! Here it is December 31st, 2010....The last day of the year, and as the day passes, I think of all the moments, events, and memories (both good and bad) that have happened this year. I am thankful for the good things that happened in 2010.

1. Rowan, my niece was born
2. My family made it through the year with their health.
3. I completed my first semester of nursing school (without losing my mind).
4. I have made wonderful new friends and bonded even more with the old.
5. My family and I had the most amazing summer. 6. I have learned that my "ducks" don't ALWAYS need to be in a row.

While there were a handful or 2 things that happened in 2010 that were not so pleasant (the passing of Ethan, and my father in-law being diagnosed with cancer, amongst the worse), I am looking forward to seeing what 2011 has in store for me (hopefully good things). So as we ring in the new year, try to take a moment to remember all that has taken place in your life in 2010 and open your arms to welcome 2011 and all that it has in store for you.....all good things of course (wink).

Design Team call For Going Grey With Scrap-Creations!

What a year it has been for our Going Grey challenge. It all started on march 6, 2010. We have hosted 45 challenges, and have had some of the most amazing sponsors.....but most of all I have been blessed with the most amazing DT. Most of them have been here from the beginning and have created the most amazing cards and project. Thank you ladies from the bottom of my heart. I am so thankful to have each and everyone of you on my team. Of course as time goes on, situations change and we some times have to say good bye :( At this time, we are sad to say goodbye to Lorie Ames. Lorie has been a wonderful addition to our team, and we wish her all the best...We will miss you! Kristine Breach has also decided to step down, but will stay on as a permanent guest designer. So, with a few empty spots on the team, we are holding a design team call:

Going Grey with Scrap-Creations is looking to add 2 new Design team members. The requirements are:

1. You must post to your blog on a regular basis.

2. You must be able to make a card once a week for Going Grey, with the weekly challenge theme, and you will have to post your card to our DT Yahoo group.

3. We are sponsored 2 out of the 4 weeks of the month, and you must be willing to work with various companies digi images and products.

We welcome and encourage everyone to apply. If interested please link your blog below.

I will hold a DT call for the next two weeks and announce the new members on January 15th.