Mums the word...

I was selected to teach at Convention (during Extravaganza) with my buddy Nona and we received a goodie box this week full of all sorts of new product. What fun it is to have a secret and not be able to share, although I am not very good with secrets...I am a heart on my sleeve kind of gal. Thankfully, unlike when I was asked to do artwork for the catalog and couldn't share the product with a soul, this time I have Nona to "ooh and ahhh" over things with me.

Just wait until I am back from Convention, I'll have a ton of new artwork to blow your socks off!

Pay It Forward

About a month ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a pay it forward by Kelly Schelske. She sent me the most wonderful package of goodies that I can't wait to use (baubles, flowers, ribbon, and a chipboard album kit). I was floored by her generosity. And even though I am late in responding, it is now my turn to PAY IT FORWARD.

If you are interested and willing to continue to Pay It Forward, post a comment. Three lucky people will receive a goodie bag from me. Let's make this even more fun... tell me what is your favorite paper crafting technique.

Completed Simple Snapshots Album

I hate to admit that this is my first truly complete album. Like so many others I struggle with scrapbooking as often as I wish. When I do get the chance I don't want to simply scrapbook the next chronological event, I want to scrap what inspires me at the moment. So, having this album is exciting enough, but knowing that I was able to complete it from start to finish in less than 24 hours (1 interrupted day) blows me away! Using the Floral Tapestry Simply Snapshots assembly was a breeze!

These pictures are some that I removed from a standard album as I was packing just the other day. This vacation was spectacular and one that deserved to be showcased. In person that colors are so much better and the pictures pop off the page. Makes me want to start another project!

*To read the journaling, you can actually click on each photo to see a larger version.

Online Video Tutorial (No Waste Criss Cross Card)

I am finally back in the game with video tutorials. My computer is not set up for extreme video editing nor do I have the time, so I have come to discover that I need to complete my tutorials in one take. This takes some detailed planning and it paid off this time. I hope you enjoy my newest online video tutorial!

I've been creative...

This first card is inspired by Kristina and a past Make a Card Monday post. The scallops are actually made with circles simply overlapped the slightest and attached. I tried to use my own handwriting like Kristina did on hers, but her writing just has something special about it that I couldn't capture with mine.

Here is another tease with the Close To My Heart July Stamp of the Month. These animals call to me almost everytime I think about making another project. I just love them! And ooh ooh, the light brown (brown bag) piece on the left is a technique called faux suede and it really does feel like suede. As soon as I receive replacement supplies, I'll be filming a tutorial on this nifty technique.