tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82542191713949988582024-03-13T13:08:52.392-05:00Amy's PICTURE & PAPER LifeThis is my "life art" in paper and pictures. I love to scrapbook and document the life I am living! I also love to Photograph the moments of my life and others.
I hope you are inspired and enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-2243209544374690202009-09-21T22:11:00.002-05:002009-09-21T22:18:11.156-05:00We R All Moved In!<strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Attention the spotlights are all moved into their new home at : </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"> <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">www.thepaperlife.com</a></span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">go there to meet this weeks fun and fabulous spotlight via our podcast interview, and to comment to get in on her GLITZ GIVEAWAY!!! Also, watch the critiques videos and join the message boards/community so much fun stuff coming there!!! Grab a blinky while your at it and have us over to your blog! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">So excited for everything and promise that since I have my blog back lots of my personal paperlife stuff will be going up again here!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Hugs,</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Amy</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-52302858331658027452009-09-21T08:38:00.002-05:002009-09-21T08:54:04.140-05:00MEMENTO WINNER!<strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#660000;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span> here is the lucky winner of Memento's Apron and Tote:</span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><a onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/04090246967496451761" rel="nofollow"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Shawninaz</span></strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"> said...<br />I too am a perfectionist when it comes to my crafting. I've done exactly what you've described and I've accepted the fact that I'll always be behind. Great idea on the tote and apron. Thanks for offering the blog readers this great giveaway!<br />15 September, 2009 18:23</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Shawn get me your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">addy</span> and phone# </span></strong><a href="mailto:acs1174@aol.com"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">acs1174@aol.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><span style="color:#330033;"> </span>and I will get it to Terri so you can chat about your fabulous custom prize! Congrats and be sure to share pics of what you end up getting with us at the message boards </span></strong><a href="http://thepaperlife.ning.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">http://thepaperlife.ning.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Speaking of that, the new message boards are up and running for The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Paperlife</span> so come on over and join us and post pics of your work and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">paperlife</span> there for all to see! </span></strong><a href="http://thepaperlife.ning.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">http://thepaperlife.ning.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"> you can get there from our new location </span></strong><a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">www.thepaperlife.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"> also at the top under message boards! And speaking of the new site we will move in tomorrow there!! And the spotlight is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">uber</span> cool, with a fab giveaway and a podcast interview to boot so don't be late! And comment to get in on it!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">So excited for the big launch tomorrow, remember grab a badge for you home on the web there and spread the word we moved. Spotlights will continue every Tuesday with a fabulous weekly giveaway! And join in on all the stuff we are continuing to add there it really is a fun place to hang with your paper peeps!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Until tomorrow, from the new home, </span></strong><a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">www.thepaperlife.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">, go make a beautiful mess of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">paperlife</span> and share pics with us at the new message boards </span></strong><a href="http://thepaperlife.ning.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">http://thepaperlife.ning.com</span></strong></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Hugs,</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Amy </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">ps so excited to get my blog back as well look for lots of posts here on what has been going on in my personal paperlife here from the last few weeks!</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-30193874499157512852009-09-18T14:55:00.005-05:002009-09-18T16:51:35.129-05:00Here's More From Memento!Hi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Paperlifers</span> we are working hard to kick off the new site next Tuesday <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">http://www.thepaperlife.com/</a>! I am so excited to move I can hardly stand it! Be sure to join the message boards/community linked at the top of the site and add lots of pics of your work to inspire each other!!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ok</span> enough of that and back to the lovely miss Terri from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Memento</span> and her cool twist on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Paperlife</span>! Read one post down to get a look at her huge giveaway for you and read her entire spotlight oh and check out her studio too cool! But, I saved this next pic for last because I love it how cute would this be for you and your littlest <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">paperlifer</span> to wear? I have to have these for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Jaycie</span> Claire and I for sure! And the bags wow! love the bags, terrific heartfelt gifts for the holidays everyone!<br /><br />Thank you Terri for sharing your beautiful take on much needed necessities for our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">paperlives</span> just gorgeous work. Remember we draw for an apron and tote from Terri at midnight CST <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Sunday</span> night as always so leave her a comment to get in. And then go check out her site <a href="http://www.shopmemento.com/">http://www.shopmemento.com/</a> for tons of items like you see below and give her a jingle if you are wanting something custom!<br /><br />Until Monday with the winner you can catch me on twitter or hanging out at the new <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">http://www.thepaperlife.com/</a> message boards and go make a beautiful mess of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Paperlife</span>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmtsNl07I/AAAAAAAABWA/7l62JU2Jers/s1600-h/pink_mommy_me_cupcake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382899652274541490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmtsNl07I/AAAAAAAABWA/7l62JU2Jers/s400/pink_mommy_me_cupcake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmtG6_owI/AAAAAAAABV4/mT3yRcr_Y8A/s1600-h/brown_pink_giraffe_travel_mug.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382899642264429314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmtG6_owI/AAAAAAAABV4/mT3yRcr_Y8A/s400/brown_pink_giraffe_travel_mug.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmsvQiYhI/AAAAAAAABVw/G7rZ8nnRyj8/s1600-h/brown_pink_damask_diaper_bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382899635912335890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmsvQiYhI/AAAAAAAABVw/G7rZ8nnRyj8/s400/brown_pink_damask_diaper_bag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmsBbpzcI/AAAAAAAABVo/7bgqNbcm-rk/s1600-h/7_navy_cheer_bags.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382899623610928578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SrPmsBbpzcI/AAAAAAAABVo/7bgqNbcm-rk/s400/7_navy_cheer_bags.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-82170601020266542192009-09-15T00:00:00.002-05:002009-09-18T16:54:38.014-05:00Meet MementoOk Paperlifers we are gonna change things up a bit this week and introduce you to some classy cute must have items for your upcoming papercrafting season! This cute lady is Terri Johnson owner of Memento! She is an etsy girl and loves her take on The Paperlife through making products to help you organize and feel stylin while working in your own Paperlife. Here is Terri's story and an intrduction to her beautiful products. Take it away Terri:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sq6--dghCaI/AAAAAAAABVI/MGAVGhdPMDM/s1600-h/Holiday_Photo_110.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381448585036499362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sq6--dghCaI/AAAAAAAABVI/MGAVGhdPMDM/s400/Holiday_Photo_110.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Hi, my name is Terri and I am a WAHM with a 15 month old son Maverick and a 3 year old daughter Liberty. I have been married for 13 years to Ron, my best friend & the greatest husband and father. I am very blessed to have such an amazing partner for this journey called life, marriage and parenting. He is very supportive of me and my business; which is my third child Memento! Who just happened to come along while I was pregnant with my son. </div><div></div><div>Memento is the personalized gifts & embroidery business I created. Talk about a crazy time to start a business but I have heard from many other fellow moms it’s what us mompreneurs do!Memento was launched in 2007, with a desire to build a business that combined my creative vision and entrepreneurial talents; to produce personalized and made-to-order products. My vision was to offer products that represent a person's legacy, individual taste, or, makes a unique statement about an individual's spirit and character. I have spent lots of time trying to find the perfect gift that represents the individual that I am giving it to. It isn’t always the easiest task. When I created Memento I wanted to offer these types of gifts. Combining the unique items I have found with embroidery and monogramming I help create the perfect customized item for that special person or event.<br /><br />Memento creates a timeless reminder of a special moment, person, place or time. It's a gift that's fun and creates smiles and laughter. It also represents a special sentiment or reminder that conjures up memories or tears. Most importantly, I want to offer products that make gift giving easy. I believe that our selection of products, with your personalized touch, offer your friends and loved ones a gift that is as unique and special as they are. From all of this, Memento was launched. And by the way, if you love our products, the greatest compliment you can pay us is to tell all of your friends, family and co-workers about <a href="http://www.shopmemento.com/" target="_blank">Memento!</a> </div><div></div><div>Here is our etsy shop and where you can find us on the web:<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.shopmemento.com/" target="_blank">http://www.shopmemento.com/</a><br />Etsy Shop: <a href="http://shopmemento.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://shopmemento.etsy.com/</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://www.shopmemento.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.shopmemento.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />And now for My Paperlife Spotlight Giveaway to you:<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381448567497852498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sq6-9cK-hlI/AAAAAAAABU4/mQzIUEnU4Q0/s400/black_aqua_damask_name_3.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381448575433975346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sq6-95vGJjI/AAAAAAAABVA/UFuxgwAxv7Q/s400/black_market_tote_stacked_monogram.jpg" border="0" /><br />I’m a detail girl down to the littlest details. Sometimes that is a blessing when you area creative person and sometimes a curse. When I scrapbook a beach vacation I pull out every color of blue paper I have and hold my ocean pictures up to all the blues so I can pick the perfect one! When I scrapbook with friends they get multiple pages and layouts done and poor Terri might get 2 pages done if it’s a good day. I am so behind at the moment on both of my children’s scrapbooks…behind is an understatement. The true status, photos have been taken and not sorted, some not even ordered! I have kept all the things that would be perfect to eventually go in their books and written down all the memorable moments. So thankfully, I am organized and I have the details now to just do the work! When I use to go to a friend’s house or to a scrapbook class I would just load up my supplies in a box. Now, I have the perfect must have way to carry your supplies from one room to another or to take to a friends house. A collapsible market tote basket. They are open on top so you can stack them up and fill them with all kinds of papers, punches, stickers and everything else you need to make the perfect layout. I have customers that do weekends at a cabin with all their girlfriends and they carry their supplies in one market tote and then have one as their work in progress tote.<br /><br />Another thing that I find very useful and helpful when I am creating is an apron with POCKETS! Not only do they keep the messy goodness off your clothes but, you always have things that you put down and wonder where are they when scrapping. I love keeping a pen, pencil, eraser and scissors and pins (if I am sewing) in my apron pockets. This way when I am sewing, Embroidering, making a card or layout I have exactly what I need right there on me. And when you are feeling creative and want to be inspired you have to wear an apron that is cute and sets the mood. I created these beautiful aprons for a customer and decided I would branch out and make some more for people who live a creative life.<br /><br />I am happy to giveaway this week, in honor of my Paperlife spotlight, to a creative Paperlife reader a Personalized Market Tote Basket & Custom Apron! </div><div></div><div></div><div>Thank you Terri, what a generous thing to give from your paperlife. I just love all of Terri's adorable items in her etsy shop be sure to check that out after you leave your comment here to get in on this HUGE giveaway of hers this week.<br /><br /></div><div><div>And that is not all here is a fun look inside where Terri lives and creates her Paperlife. It is still in progress but, wow I am lovin it so far:<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381455473759257698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sq7FPcAAhGI/AAAAAAAABVQ/3Pi0j7Ft2K8/s400/worktable.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381455488612056242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sq7FQTVMPLI/AAAAAAAABVg/GbIbULrXVJw/s400/cabinets_half_done.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381455481032151442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sq7FP3GAEZI/AAAAAAAABVY/9JzSdv2Irfg/s400/sewing_table.jpg" border="0" />So fun Terri to get a look inside where your Paperlife happens and by the way, love The Paperlife blue walls, great color choice LOL!!! I know, I know, who am I kidding that is actually Memento blue right? Still beautiful color choice. </p><p>Ok so, Paperlifers pretty awesome spotlight and giveaway again this week huh? As always, leave Terri a comment here on her Paperlife and we will draw CST midnight Sunday for both a Memento Tote and adorable apron.</p><p>On another note, we will be officially moved to the new site next week, our permanent home <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">http://www.thepaperlife.com/</a> . And man do we have fun stuff planned there. GO now and here a podcast by me on what exactly we are about and doing there. Also, at the top under the critique boutique, the first product critique video is up and its a fun one watch that! And, please please leave me a comment letting me know you were there and what you think, afterall I want it to be your Paperlife home on the web as well. Thanks so much for all the support everybody! This is about you and I couldn't do any of this without you! So until later this week, we'll see you at The Paperlife and be sure to go make a beautiful mess of your Paperlife!!!!</p><p>Hugs, </p><p>Amy</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-1828061702819793462009-09-14T11:00:00.002-05:002009-09-14T11:11:25.949-05:00ELLE'S WINNERS ARE......<span style="color:#006600;">Big fat envious congrats go to: </span><br /><br /><a onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08925849679718664678" rel="nofollow"></a><a onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08925849679718664678" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#006600;">ScrapNSister1</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> said...<br />Way too cute! I love the little dress up ginger bread.<br />10 September, 2009 03:15</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">and</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><a onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/18297304288328323109" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#006600;">Maggie</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> said...<br />Both sets are great though I really do like that Gingerbread stamp set. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.<br />08 September, 2009 12:01</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">You 2 are the Elle's studio winners! How exciting is that to start your week off with!!!</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Ok girls e-mail me your addys and I will get them over to Elle so she can ship these asap and you can PLAY!! Thanks again Elle and Elle's Studio for everything, you have a fantastic Paperlife keep up all the good work for us!!!</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Also, next week we will be officially launching our new home </span><a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">www.thepaperlife.com</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> so grab a button for your blog and spread the news so much exciting stuff will be happening there. To learn some more about what we have planned head over there and listen to our first podcast and then later today our first video will release in the critique boutique and you don't want to miss that enabling goodness LOL! </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">So until tomorrow, check those bad boys out and then on back here to see this weeks fun and fabulous lady in The Paperlife spotlight, and as always, you can comment to get it on her equally fab giveaway......its a good one! See ya then, now go make a beautiful mess of your Paperlife!!</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Hugs,</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Amy </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-12286435711817736602009-09-10T14:18:00.003-05:002009-09-11T14:58:50.925-05:00Here's More for Your Weekend from Elle<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSX3ArKBI/AAAAAAAABUo/eCMgVrSql3k/s1600-h/DSC05980new.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379921799728015378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSX3ArKBI/AAAAAAAABUo/eCMgVrSql3k/s400/DSC05980new.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSXczl3kI/AAAAAAAABUg/VTcuIu2zEoI/s1600-h/DSC05973new.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379921792693820994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSXczl3kI/AAAAAAAABUg/VTcuIu2zEoI/s400/DSC05973new.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSW0YR_PI/AAAAAAAABUY/6NnDWnKZIlE/s1600-h/DSC05968new.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379921781841853682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSW0YR_PI/AAAAAAAABUY/6NnDWnKZIlE/s400/DSC05968new.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSWdtVhAI/AAAAAAAABUQ/jA3M_2cy9do/s1600-h/DSC05964+new.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379921775756149762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSWdtVhAI/AAAAAAAABUQ/jA3M_2cy9do/s400/DSC05964+new.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSV4JDkfI/AAAAAAAABUI/vHV8MqrW3CA/s1600-h/DSC05959+new.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379921765671866866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqlSV4JDkfI/AAAAAAAABUI/vHV8MqrW3CA/s400/DSC05959+new.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Wow aren't these <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sooo</span> fun!!! A mini album this Halloween out of these is a must for me. I am thinking my bind-it-all and those journal spots will be a spooky good little Halloween book! Thanks Elle and Elle's Studio for sharing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">everything</span> with us this week and especially for a super generous double giveaway.......<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">that's</span> right leave Elle a comment on what you like best and you get in on the entire <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Halloween</span> collection giveaway and the entire <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Christmas</span> collection giveaway! Doesn't get much better than that these days!! I will be drawing the winners Sunday midnight <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">CST</span> as always so get your comment in before then!!</div><div>Elle was also kind <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">enough</span> answer some questions you have had for her here they are very interesting and good questions I must say you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Paperlifers</span>:</div><div> </div><div><strong>Do you scrap in mostly vintage style?<br /></strong>I think of my style as mixed – I love vintage items and incorporating them into layouts, but I also love all the new stuff, too!<br /><br /><strong>Do you print your stuff at home or are they sent out to be printed? Where do you manufacture create your products? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ie</span> do you have a home office, a physical store/building?<br /></strong>We get everything printed at a local print shop that lets us work with them one-on-one. Quality and colors are very important to us! We then cut and packaged everything in our little studio/workplace. We do not have a retail store front.<br /><br /><strong>What type of printer and program do you use?<br /></strong>We use a digital printer at our local print shop – I’m not sure of the exact name of it… sorry! And, for all our designing we use Adobe Illustrator and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Photoshop</span>.<br /><br /><strong>Whats your best organizational tip?<br /></strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Hmm</span>… this is a hard one because I’m not very organized when it comes to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">scrapbooking</span>! I guess the best tip would be that it is okay to put unfinished projects away. I used to think you had to leave them out until they were complete – but that just turned into a disaster! So, I started putting them away when I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">couldn</span>’t go any further on a project and found that that little break from the project helps you so much more and gives you a fresh, new perspective when you pull it out again! I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">ve</span> been able to get a lot more done and finished by doing this!</div><div><br /> </div><div>Thanks again Elle for being in the spotlight this week we have loved getting to know you and your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Paperlife</span>. If you want to learn more about Elle and Elle's Studio and to see all of the yummy new stuff she has out for the Holidays just scroll down to the previous post and read her spotlight there! You can also do a little shopping this weekend for everything Elle has shared with us at her store <a href="http://www.shopellesstudio.com/">www.shopellesstudio.com</a>. </div><div> </div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Ok</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Paperlifers,</span> we are one week away from launching our new site so remember to grab a badge for your blog at the new site, and update your bookmarks to <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">www.thepaperlife.com</a>. If you would like to see your business there, by sponsoring The Paperlife, please contact me as soon as possible we have unbelievable introductory sponsor rates! Also, if you would like to tryout for a spotlight of your own, information on how to do that is up at the new site as well, go find out how and give me a jingle!!! We are booked until April of 2010 so you will have plenty of time to get things together but, don't miss the chance, as I am booking spots pretty much daily. Also, thank you everybody for your excitement and sharing The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Paperlife</span> with your friends on Tuesday alone we had over 5000 hits to the site UNBELIEVABLE!! The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Paperlife</span> has so much in store for you when we move don't miss a week! And as always over this beautiful fall weekend find some time to get inspired and Go Make a Beautiful Mess of Your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Paperlife</span>!!!!</div><div> </div><div>Hugs,</div><div> </div><div>Amy<br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-10106686346199877392009-09-08T00:37:00.005-05:002009-09-08T08:37:37.968-05:00Elle's Studio is rockin The Paperlife and the Holidays this Year!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwTTdh80I/AAAAAAAABUA/Yn9cBCHV4Pc/s1600-h/summer04.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378899175652062018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwTTdh80I/AAAAAAAABUA/Yn9cBCHV4Pc/s400/summer04.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwTIX2G2I/AAAAAAAABT4/RRK33lThAbQ/s1600-h/summer02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378899172675427170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwTIX2G2I/AAAAAAAABT4/RRK33lThAbQ/s400/summer02.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwSrwmK9I/AAAAAAAABTw/7flovB4AIZA/s1600-h/summer01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378899164994612178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwSrwmK9I/AAAAAAAABTw/7flovB4AIZA/s400/summer01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwSCCxl0I/AAAAAAAABTo/rGMdq142tng/s1600-h/personal-scrapbook01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378899153796568898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWwSCCxl0I/AAAAAAAABTo/rGMdq142tng/s400/personal-scrapbook01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>OK you Paperlifers, have I got a treat for you this week! Its Elle from Elle's Studio. One of my fave manufacturers. What you see above is examples from her creative Paperlife. I love them all but that summer album is just stunning! Her stuff is just so clean and classy, pretty much timeless and, to cute to boot! I am a big fan. You have probably seen her stuff used by the fabulous Ali Edwards and I know I am getting these from Elle for my Ali inspired December Daily this year:<br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378851102992760050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWElG2Z_PI/AAAAAAAABS4/iQl-p5qlwnY/s400/fav-product-cutouts02.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>You can check Ali's project out here: <a href="http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/december-daily-album-2008.html">http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/december-daily-album-2008.html</a> How perfect these daily tags be? And when I saw what she has done for this Halloween and Christmas, I called her right up and begged her to be in the spotlight so I could share her with you all. She graciously agreed and went above and beyond to do it ........wait till you see her giveaway!(hang on that will be after you get to know this cool lady) So, I will step back and share Elle's Paperlife and let you get to know this cool lady behind the fabulous scrapbook company Elle's Studio!<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Elle introduce us and tell us how Elle's Studio came into existence?</strong></div><strong><div><br /></strong>Hello! I’m Elle from Elle’s Studio, LLC. I started Elle’s Studio in early 2007 when I couldn’t find the things I was looking for at our local scrapbook store. I had been a Graphic Designer for quite awhile so I turned to my computer to create the things I needed. My friends started asking where I got them and after making tags for them and family they encouraged me to start selling them!<br /><br />We are really excited about the future of Elle’s Studio and are really focusing on inspiration! We’ve added a new section to our site called “Projects” and have some fun things in store that will be coming soon! We are also planning on putting together a design team for 2010. We’ll be making an announcement about this in October!<br /><br />Our home on the web is located here <a href="http://www.shopellesstudio.com/">http://www.shopellesstudio.com/</a> and we love to have you visit and get inspiration from us anytime as well as shop our awesome products!<br /><br /><strong>Ok Elle, so where you get your inspiration for these fabulous treasures you make?</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong>Inspiration seems to be everywhere now days! I love reading all the scrapbooking blogs out there and seeing everyone’s scrapbooking creations! Flickr is a constant source of eye candy. Vintage books and current magazines are a huge favorite, too! I also love reading style blogs like Creature Comforts, Decor8, and Modish. I try to get through my blog list at least once a week to see what is new out there, but my list is getting longer and longer so it’s getting harder to keep up! Here is a list of my regular inspirational haunts:</div><div><br />Flickr <a title="blocked::http://www.flickr.com/" href="http://www.flickr.com/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/</a><br />Creature Comforts <a title="blocked::http://www.creaturecomforts.typepad.com/" href="http://www.creaturecomforts.typepad.com/" target="_blank">http://www.creaturecomforts.typepad.com/</a><br />Decor8 <a title="blocked::http://decor8blog.com/" href="http://decor8blog.com/" target="_blank">http://decor8blog.com/</a><br />Modish <a title="blocked::http://www.modish.typepad.com/" href="http://www.modish.typepad.com/" target="_blank">http://www.modish.typepad.com/</a><br /><br /><strong>Ok so we at The Paperlife want to know a little about how you design or come up with your designs for Elle.</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong>I usually start with thinking of a subject or theme and brainstorm on it for a couple of days. Then, I sketch it out on paper and transfer it to a digital design on the computer. The design usually goes through a ton of revisions before it is finalized.<br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378852779268632386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWGGrdt70I/AAAAAAAABTg/TlyqltuPF7s/s400/minipapers.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Elle inquiring minds want to know what are your top 3 favorite products from Elle's Studio and why?</strong><strong><br /><div><br /></strong>Since Christmas is my favorite time of the year, I’ll have to go with items from our new holiday line… but it’s hard to narrow it down to just three :) I think our Gingerbread Dress-Up Doll is going to get a ton of use for making gift tags and cards from me this year. I also can’t wait to create a December mini with our number cut outs! And, I’m really in love with vintage things right now, so the Vintage Snowflake Circles are a big favorite, too! Here are pictures of my favorites and links to where you can get them: </div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378852767486540722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWGF_kpe7I/AAAAAAAABTQ/Cc3UExWWAOw/s400/fav-product-stamps.jpg" border="0" /><br />Gingerbread dress up doll <a title="blocked::http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=" href="http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=314" target="_blank" products_id="314">http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=314</a><br />Number cut outs <a title="blocked::http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=" href="http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=308" target="_blank" products_id="308">http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=308</a> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378852757002747730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWGFYhHf1I/AAAAAAAABTI/N_1lWsD-0iU/s400/fav-product-cutouts.jpg" border="0" /><br />Vintage snowflakes <a title="blocked::http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=" href="http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=307" target="_blank" products_id="307">http://www.shopellesstudio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=307</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>So Elle do you still scrap? and if so tell us a little about that like who do you scrap? where do you scrap? why do you scrap?</strong><strong><br /><div><br /></strong>I do! I don’t have any kids, but I do have a dog, which I consider my baby :) A lot of my scrapbooking ends up being about her or my family (mom, dad, sister and her husband). I tend to scrapbook moments that have memories that I never want to forget. I love looking back at the pages and being able to fall right back into that moment. We recently did a mini book workshop for summer at our blog and I’m loving all the memories it holds! I can’t wait to start on one for the holiday season! I’m a really, REALLY messy scrapbooker! I love spreading everything out and diving in, so my scrapbooking tends to be in large chunks of time. I’ll usually scrapbook for 2 to 4 days straight and then put everything away. I try to bring it all back out again every two to three weeks and get a couple pages done each time. Every time I pull it back out I find something new and end up getting inspired all over again!<br /><br />Right now I’m working on my Christmas cards! Last year I received some homemade ones and they meant so much to me. So, this year I have challenged myself to make all my own cards! Getting an early start on this project was really important since the holiday season gets so busy!<br /></div><div>(The sampling of Elle's work is at the top of the post. It should be here but, blogger decided to be difficult and won't let me move them! Sorry about that.)</div><div></div><div>See more of Elle's work on her blog located here:<br />Blog: <a title="blocked::http://ellesstudio.blogspot.com/" href="http://ellesstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://ellesstudio.blogspot.com/</a> </div><div>and link directly to that fun summer album I am totally in love with here:<br />Summer documented: <a href="http://shopellesstudio.com/summer2009.php" target="_blank">http://shopellesstudio.com/summer2009.php</a> </div><div></div><div>Thanks for sharing, I just love that you enjoy this hobby as much as the customers you design the products for!<br /><br /><strong>Now on to Elle's fantastic giveaway for you:</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong>We have two giveaways for the Paperlife readers! A Christmas set and a Halloween set!! So we will have not one but two winners this week. How does that sound?? Here are pictures of both of the collections and you can always go to the Elle's Studio site to get better individual looks at the pieces.<br /></div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378852770751781970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWGGLvJHFI/AAAAAAAABTY/CaneLqn09rE/s400/halloween-giveaway.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378852750571952738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqWGFAj5WmI/AAAAAAAABTA/P3-69fqp454/s400/christmas-giveaway.jpg" border="0" /><br />Elle, these are just a must have for Halloween and Christmas "graphically, cute, and classic" I say and so versatile, all of the pieces can be used to accent many lines of paper on the market because the are so classic! Thank you so much for sharing your Paperlife with all of us. It is so fun to meet the people behind our favorite products and see that you truly live a Paperlife too! I hope you are rested up because, I have a feeling you are gonna be busy filling orders with all of this yummy stuff this holiday season! keep up the good work my friend you knocked it out of the park for us this release!!</p><p><br />OK so you want one of these I know, I know!! Well leave your comment here about your favorite item from the Elle's Studio release, and go ahead and ask Elle a question you might have about her Paperlife. Maybe we can get her to answer some this weekend. And like every other week here at The Paperlife, we will be drawing for the two giveaways (how cool is that!) at Midnight CST Sunday night so get it in before then. And spread the word, there are 2 giveaways going maybe you and a friend you send here will both win!</p><p><br />Thanks everybody, hope your Labor Day was fun and relaxing. It was here and I got all of my spring bulbs planted so, I am hoping for a beautiful Spring next year (if I planted them deep enough). Until we talk again this weekend, do what I am doing this week for sure, and go make a beautiful mess of your Paperlife!!<br /></p><p>Hugs, </p><p><br />Amy</p></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com118tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-57598419197369143002009-09-07T08:57:00.003-05:002009-09-07T09:41:58.207-05:00We have a Label Tulip winner!!!!And here is the very lucky Label Tulip September Kit winner:<br /><br /><a onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/04798341841303716625" rel="nofollow"></a><a onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/04798341841303716625" rel="nofollow">Lesley <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Langdon</span></a> said...<br />I just found Label Tulip and was inspired to join for September!!! I am very excited to play with the "sure to be" yummy selection of products.<br />05 September, 2009 17:01<br /><br />Wow! Lesley you are one lucky girl I must say I am a little green with envy;0)! You will see your full kit mid month, as that is when Label Tulip releases their kits and Jen will get it in the mail shortly after that so, get me your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">addy</span> asap! And Lesley, send The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Paperlife</span> pictures of what you do with it and I will post them, we would all love to live vicariously through you and see!!!!<br /><br />Now, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">paperlifers</span> this is an awesome kit and if you didn't win it this week go on over and you can still get it for yourself at <a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/">http://www.labeltulip.com/</a>! Hang out for a while on the message boards while your there. They are a cool bunch of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">scrappin</span> peeps! Also, tomorrow's spotlight and giveaway is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">rockin</span> as well! This week we will be spotlighting an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">uber</span> cool manufacturer and the giveaway is not only super awesome <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">yummo</span> but, there is going to be 2 of them!!<br /><br />So same drill as always everybody, come here tomorrow and meet and get inspired by a wonderful fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Paperlifer</span> and comment to get in on their double giveaway, and then spread The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Paperlife</span> love by letting all your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Paperlife</span> friends know about us because we do this every week!!! Oh and last but not least go make a beautiful mess of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Paperlife</span>! Congrats Lesley and thank you thank you Jen and Label Tulip! See ya tomorrow for another <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Paperlife</span> spotlight!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Amy<br /><br />ps we are almost ready to make the big move over to The Paperlife's permanent home <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">http://www.thepaperlife.com/</a> go ahead and check it out! Leave me some feedback, just realize all the kinks aren't out yet ;0)! and get ready to have a new home for all our Paperlives there! So much planned and coming I am beyond excited and cannot wait to share. Also the new site will be taking sponsors to help us do all this so, let me know asap if you would like you or your business featured there as we are running a special pricing for the early birds and only have a limited number of spots! And as always, the spotlighted's cost will always be a giveaway from their heart to you the readers so if you want to be considered for that let me know!<br /><br />pss if you do head over to check out <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">www.thepaperlife.com</a> be sure to take a badge for your Paperlife home on the web!!! They are actually done, working, and ready to go!!!! And check The Label Tulip blog because, Jen has put out a design team call you won't want to miss!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-36138868567786103322009-09-04T18:03:00.004-05:002009-09-04T18:23:39.521-05:00Ready, Set, ok here they are....<div>........your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">exclusive</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Paperlife</span> Label Tulip Kit sneak peaks. Gorgeous!! You are looking at what might be delivered to your house if you comment on any of Jen's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Paperlife</span> Spotlight posts! <div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377752518488618050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqGdbEp59EI/AAAAAAAABSo/yuHldrbQtVQ/s400/sneakmain0909.jpg" border="0" />The September Main kit<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377753113900598338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqGd9uvLxEI/AAAAAAAABSw/pvzJClbdajE/s400/sneakadd10909.jpg" border="0" />Add on kit 1<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377752512427246722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqGdauEwxII/AAAAAAAABSg/3omka3WbViY/s400/sneakadd20909.jpg" border="0" />Add on kit 2<br /><div></div><br /><div>These are just gorgeous and you The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Paperlife</span> readers are getting an exclusive peak at them 24 hours before they are released! Wow, Jen the colors, the items, everything is stunning. I cannot wait to see this in its entirety mid-month!</div><div> </div><div>Jen you are such a cool, inspiring, sweet, generous lady. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Paperlife</span> wishes you and Label Tulip nothing but the best!!!!! Remember to read all 3 of Jen's spotlight posts. Each one is full of inspiration and one has a big hint!!! Remember to sign up for The Label Tulip newsletter before tomorrow to get that sweet nugget of information! Here: <a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/">www.labeltulip.com</a>.</div><div> </div><div>Leave a comment <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Paperlifers,</span> as always, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">that's</span> it your in the drawingfor Septembers Label Tulip main kit! I will post the winner on Monday so be sure to check back here then. The deadline is Sunday midnight CST! So don't be late. Wishing everyone a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">fun filled</span>, safe, and inspiring Labor day weekend from The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Paperlife</span>, and as always make sure you make a beautiful mess of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Paperlife</span> this weekend! ;D</div><div> </div><div>Hugs,</div><div>Amy</div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-52829586591130656652009-09-03T21:25:00.009-05:002009-09-04T08:57:26.645-05:00Jen From Label Tulip is back<div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">That's</span> right even more from this talented lady! These are just 3 fun questions I asked Jen to get to know her a little better read on and enjoy more of her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Paperlife</span>! The table story is priceless. Love it!<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Jen where do you scrap and what would your dream studio look like?</strong></div><strong><div><br /></strong></div>I scrap on my dining room table that is over 150 years old! The table actually holds a lot of history and memories in itself, it's a really cool story! As a part of my family, the table once floated from our dining room to our family room in the 1970's during a terrible flood that we endured in Atlanta. To this day, you can still find Georgia Red Clay mud in the cracks and crevices of the table. Before I was lucky enough to possess the table, it was my grandmother's and her grandmother's as well going all the way back to the Jefferson's. My great great great (who knows how many greats!) grandfather was Joseph Jefferson, a famous stage actor of the 1800's. Joseph was a cousin of Thomas so I am distantly related to Thomas Jefferson and am extremely proud to be in Joseph's family, he was an amazing actor. The table was once owned by his children I believe. Needless to say, it's been all over and around! It is currently covered with my scrapping stuff. <div>My "dream studio", oh, yes! I do dream of one day having my own crafting room, but it won't be in this 3/2 house that we live in currently! I'd love a room all to myself with lots of shelves and table space that wrapped all the way around the room. That way I'd have instant access to all my die cut devices, paper trimmer, heating tools, etc...My room would have "stations"; the embossing/glitter station; die cut station; scrapping station; paint station; and definitely a dedicated computer so I could get more involved with digital scrapping!<br /><br /><strong>So, who are the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">papercrafters</span> that you love?</strong></div><strong><div><br /></strong></div>I'm not one that is a fan of certain paper artists, I tend to be an admirer of almost everything I see. I do love a few particular authors including Margot Potter (The Impatient <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Crafter</span>) -- I love how she can do anything with paper! I also love Lain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ehman's</span> work and used to listen to her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Podcasts</span> all the time (she recently started her own website, Ella Publishing) and have participated in her Layout A Day (LOAD) project that she facilitates twice a year. And I'm not just saying this, but I think our Design Team, the Tulip Girls, are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">extraordinary</span> artists! Their designs are so inspiring and I can't wait to work with them, they are the greatest bunch of gals.<br /><br /><strong>OK, Jen if you could only have 5 scrap products other that your trimmer and adhesive what would they be?</strong><strong><div><br /></strong></div>1. Flowers -- preferably <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Prima</span> of course! I love flowers and use them on almost every page and project<br />2. Ink pad -- if I can only pick one color, I guess brown. I love to use the ink pads to distress my work, especially the edges of cards. Ink adds such a great layer of texture and mystery.<br />3. Basic Grey Patterned Paper -- they make the best, so if you could only hand me one sheet, I know no matter which sheet it was, I could do something with it! If I get a second choice, definitely Graphic 45.<br />4. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Thickers</span> -- who CAN'T live without these?!<br />5. Cutter Bee Scissors -- you know, the yellow ones? They are the best scissors I have used and are great for cutting out images from patterned paper.<br /><br /><strong>What is the </strong><strong>best <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">papercrafting</span> advice you could give to fellow scrappers?</strong><strong><div><br /></strong></div>Create from your heart and you'll always have a gorgeous and treasured final result. Even if it only means something to you, that's what is important.<div><br /> </div><div>and here is a sweet Mother's day card from Jen:<br /></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377435716532036722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqB9SxZj5HI/AAAAAAAABSI/wzRWcAzOWDY/s400/sU+card.bmp" border="0" /> <p>And look at this adorable birdhouse she did.....love the flowers on the roof: <p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377606301769221954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SqEYcI7bR0I/AAAAAAAABSQ/Xl_8qHPTLjg/s400/birdhouse.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now <strong>BIG HINT</strong> coming here from Jen and Label Tulip, a little birdie told me it might be a REALLY good idea to subscribe to the Label Tulip newsletter...especially if you're interested in the Design Team! Act fast, as their newsletter is sent out at 6pm PST on 9/5 (tomorrow) also I heard a rumor that you can get an <strong>exclusive <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Paperlife</span> sneak, sneak peak of the Label Tulip September kit here sometime today or tomorrow </strong>so make sure you check back for that golden nugget of exclusive information right here on The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Paperlife</span>!<br /><p>Jen, thanks so much for sharing your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">paperlife</span> with us and for following your dream so we can all benefit from your wonderful future Label Tulips kits. Your story is an inspiration for our hearts and your future with Label Tulip is inspiration for our creative souls.</p><p><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Ok</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">paperlifer's</span> if you haven't already leave your comment for the entire September Label Tulip kit Jen designed. Its her debut kit don't miss it. You have until <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Sunday</span> midnight <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">CST</span> and I will announce the lucky winner here on Monday! And remember we do this every week so come back for next weeks inspiring <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">paperlifer</span> and their awesome giveaway. Its a big one too!<br /></p><p>Until Monday with the lucky winner, go hang out at Label Tulip and make a beautiful mess of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">paperlife</span> this weekend!<br /></p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Amy</p><br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-25471277714492585132009-09-01T00:01:00.002-05:002009-09-02T21:04:07.326-05:00And The Paperlife Spotlight With the Big Secret is.........<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpvPcx6betI/AAAAAAAABSA/lmMjfDtvmy4/s1600-h/ltheadshot.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376118673538513618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpvPcx6betI/AAAAAAAABSA/lmMjfDtvmy4/s400/ltheadshot.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">INTRODUCING AND ANNOUNCING THE PROUD NEW OWNER OF <span style="color:#663366;">LABEL TULIP</span>, THE FABULOUS JENNIFER <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CHAU</span>!</span></strong><br /><br /><div>Now, before we get into this awesome Label Tulip announcement, let me introduce you to my friend and fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Paperlifer</span> who above all "gets it" and lives her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Paperlife</span> in celebration and to the fullest! And yes fellow PC livers you know her as Jenibug. So, without further ado, here is Jen, proud new owner of label Tulip's, PaperLife:</div><div><br />I have spent most of my life in the arts, no matter what the specific discipline. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia during the 70's and 80's, I was actively involved in children's theater both with my school and external theaters. In high school I continued my theater work, but also became very interested in photography and spent my senior year in the darkroom, smelling like the developer chemicals almost every day! Although I went through several majors in college before deciding on one, I finally graduated in 1997 with a BA degree in Film and Television with a minor in Theater.<br /><br />After graduation I thought I had it all worked out; I was interning at a post-production house and was set to follow a path in Film and Television production; however, I soon realized that the actual business of filmmaking was a lot different than making student films -- it's a very cut-throat world and my sensitive personality isn't meant for that sort of life. So, I took a temp job with IBM and began to grow my IT career; as the daughter of an IBM'er, computer work came naturally to me even if it wasn't my favorite thing to do. I ended up working in the IT industry for more than 10 years, and when I lost my job last year, I was actually the Email Manager for over 5,000 users.<br /><br />Although I had been scrapbooking on and off for a few years before I lost my job, I really started to get into it afterwards because I had more free time on my hands. Around the beginning of 2009, I realized that I really wanted to be a part of the scrapbooking industry, and not just a customer; I was intrigued with the family-like unity that many of the kit club message boards conveyed, and I had developed quite a passion for "everything paper". I began to look around for job opportunities within the online industry, and was lucky enough to be introduced to the then-owner of Label Tulip; she was interested in selling the business, and after talking with each other, we realized I was a perfect match to take over the business she had grown for more than 2 years.<br /><br />I am so proud and honored to now be owner of Label Tulip! It truly is a dream come true and although it's a lot of hard work, it doesn't feel like it on most days because the customers are the greatest and I am blessed with the most talented design team around! I have so many awesome plans for the future of Label Tulip, I cannot wait to bring my fresh ideas and perspectives to an already thriving business. After being laid off last year and feeling like I'd never find a job, much less one that I loved, I think my story is a great example of "if you want something bad enough, and you work hard enough, you can making anything happen". I worked very hard to get where I am today, and it was not without a lot of obstacles and emotional times (my baby was in the NICU for 2 months right after I was laid off); but I never gave up and now, I just feel so humbly lucky and honored to say that I own Label Tulip, one of the internet's top scrapbooking kit clubs. Dreams do come true!<br /></div><div><div><div><div>-<strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">why do you scrap?</span></strong></div><br /><div>I have to! I have a degree in film, so I've always got my camera handy and I have an obsession with paper products! I'm an artist at heart and I need a way on most days to get my feelings out artistically; whether good emotions or bad, scrapping and paper crafting provide me that outlet. I create almost every day of my life whether it's an entire layout or a little greeting card, I try to do something for myself.<br /></div><div>-<span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong>who or what do you scrapbook?</strong></span></div><br /><div>When I scrapbook it's mostly about my children. They are so amazing and beautiful (spoken like a true mom!) and I want to capture everything they do and say: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">their</span> silliness, innocence, and all the fun times. I have to admit though, it's those few times that I get to scrap a page about myself that are the most beneficial to the soul -- I always learn something about myself when I'm challenged with those "scrap something about you" suggestions. I love doing art <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">journaling</span>, it's such a great way to play with my scrappy products and learn about myself at the same time. Scrapping and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Journaling</span> definitely make me a better person. </div><br /><div>-<strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">what is your scrapping style?</span></strong></div><div></div><div>Oh wow, that's a tough one! I'm all over the place, but as a whole I'd have to say it's modern meets vintage, crazy meets conservative, girlie meets <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">punkrock</span>. I love to use vintage items, but give them a modern twist. I love color, and lots of it, but try to only use the really bright ones in small amounts. I love flowers and have them on almost every page. I'm also guilty of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">scraplifting</span>; there are so many talented scrappers out there, that more than once I have lifted their designs and made them my own -- I think that's one of the greatest aspects about the scrapping community, we are all here to share our lives and our art with each other. I've been so lucky to share with a group of really amazing people. </div><br /><div>-<strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">where do you get your inspiration?</span></strong></div><br /><div>Sometimes it's from a photograph; I'll start with the photo that contains a great memory and get an idea of how I want to convey that experience on paper. But more often than not, it's from the products themselves. A certain sheet of patterned paper that is so beautiful that I must have it -- I'll purchase all the embellishments and add-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ons</span> just to go with that one sheet of amazing paper. Or a kit club that puts together the most exquisite compilation of scrapping items, I can't wait to dive in and create. Being a member of kit clubs is definitely what drove me to want my own; I felt like I was getting so much joy out of belonging, that if I could own one, I could hopefully share that joy with so many other scrappers and artists; and here I am!</div><br /><div>Some of Jen's breathe-taking work:</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376118656323820722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpvPbxyIHLI/AAAAAAAABRw/k3tin3M7Cc0/s400/flowers.bmp" border="0" />I told you I loved flowers! I love the stitched <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Prima</span> paper, I'm so excited about the new line they have out! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Journaling</span> reads: We were at Rudy's when Matt was visiting in April. Sophie went off to make friends and instead found a flower bed she just had to lie down in.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376118667345351138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 394px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpvPca13UeI/AAAAAAAABR4/9WBAhNf_C2k/s400/mom.bmp" border="0" />This page is about my mom, a very tough subject to talk about and deal with. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">journaling</span> reads: You were beautiful, talented, and loving - why did you stop caring?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376118650652453602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 348px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpvPbcp96uI/AAAAAAAABRo/2oxbOSsiwG0/s400/doggy+daisy.bmp" border="0" /></div><div>This layout is one I did right after I lost my 18 year old <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">doggie</span> Daisy. I lost her but a few months ago and the grief is still very strong. I've had Daisy all of my adult life; she saw me through college, moving out on my own, moving to Austin, she was in my wedding, and was here when I brought both my girls home from the hospital. She was my "soul dog" and I miss her so much. I took the photo in the grass to always remind me of the hilarious way she used to "tiptoe" in the grass when it got too high -- she was such a princess for being a pound puppy.</div><br /><div>All are so beautiful Jen, just love the dimension and depth you bring to your pages with all the details and meaningful stories!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Ok</span> Jen, now what we have all been waiting for, some questions about your exciting new Label Tulip adventure!</span></strong></div><br /><div>-<strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">what do you want for the future of Label Tulip?</span></strong></div><br /><div>Most importantly, I want to continue to provide our current and potential customers with the highest quality kits I can! Label Tulip has always provided the newest/hottest products out there and I want to forever ensure that level of quality. I want to make sure each and every kit is beyond gorgeous and that it provides tons of potential for many scrapping projects. Moving forward, I also want to inspire our members with some alternative projects that aren't necessarily your standard scrapping layouts; I think it's important to remember that we're all artists and we can use these products for more than just <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">scrapbooking</span>! I'm also very interested in supporting the independent artists out there, and that's why I'm so excited to be adding a new feature to Label Tulip called "The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Etsy</span> Extra". Each month we'll be featuring an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Etsy</span> artist and will be including one of their items in our main kits! I'm so excited to reveal our September kit and the gorgeous hand-made item we are including, it's hard to keep it a secret! </div><br /><div>Another one from Jen its a "me" layout. I love it when I get to see Paperlifer's "me" layouts, they are so poignant and telling about the person.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376118639390548482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpvPays64gI/AAAAAAAABRg/K3Wx1lzOWrw/s400/about+me.bmp" border="0" /> A minimalistic layout about me.</div><div><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">If you think Jen's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Paperlife</span> is exciting so far, hold on tight for her super amazing giveaway for all of you this week! It's a.........</span></strong></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">.............................</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Label Tulip September Main Kit valued at $36! </span></strong><strong><span style="color:#663366;">(yes you read that right!......now breathe!)</span></strong></p><p>from Jen: I wish I could show you pictures of the kit now, but we are a mid month kit and our customers haven't even seen it yet! So, please check back on <a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/" target="_blank">http://www.labeltulip.com/</a> for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">sneek</span> peaks(and maybe even a few here Friday) and on September 15, the kit will be revealed! I will ship it out to the spotlight winner ASAP! I can promise you this, it's gorgeous and is definitely reflective of my "old meets new" style!<br /></p><p>Thank you Jen, for letting us have a look inside your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Paperlife</span>, for caring enough about what this hobby is truly about to make it your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">life's</span> work, and for inspiring us with your talent and story! I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you and Label Tulip! You are a SUPER STAR in my book! And now <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Paperlifers,</span> comment here to get in on Jen's unbelievable LT kit giveaway and then hurry on over to <a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/">http://www.labeltulip.com/</a> to get <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">acquainted</span> with their fabulous kit club and hop on their message boards to meet some new friends! (you may even see me <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">hangin</span> over there) And until Friday, when I will have some more weekend inspiration from Jen and Label Tulip, go make a beautiful mess of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Paperlife</span>!</p><p>Hugs,</p><p><br />Amy<br />oooooh and almost forgot 2 more great Label Tulip links for you to check out: </p><p>Label Tulip Blog -- <a href="http://www.labeltulip.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.labeltulip.blogspot.com/</a></p><p>Label Tulip Design Girls--<a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/designers.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.labeltulip.com/designers.shtml</a></p><p>SEE YA FRIDAY FOR MORE!<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-26097735710965231992009-08-31T00:09:00.002-05:002009-08-31T00:25:19.715-05:00Melissa's Lucky Winner is..............<span style="font-size:180%;color:#330033;"><strong>........................................</strong></span><a onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11821316949318242330" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#330033;"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kaytee</span></strong></span></a><span style="font-size:180%;color:#330033;"><strong> said...<br />Wow! Melissa, you do beautiful work!! I am off to check out your blog right now!<br />28 August, 2009 13:12</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#330033;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Congrats <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Kaytee</span> get your address to me ASAP and I will get it to Melissa so she can get the awesome <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CTMH</span> card kit out to you! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Thank you so much Melissa for inspiring us all and for giving us a look into how you live your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Paperlife</span>!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>Now I have a big, no make that HUGE surprise</strong> <strong>for all of you on Tuesday. This weeks Paperlife Spotlight has a big secret she is revealing that day and you are not going to want to miss meeting her and getting in on her UNBELIEVABLE giveaway! I can hardly wait to introduce her to you and announce her big secret she has been keeping for quite some time! I promise you this, you are going to love her, be inspired by her, and your heart will skip a beat when you hear her secret and her giveaway! (and because of her big secret you will only be getting a sneek peek at it............ and thats all I'm saying)</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">So, until Tuesday, go make a beautiful mess of your Paperlife!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Hugs,</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Amy</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">PS guesses on who's the Paperlife spotlight for the week comments are always welcome and fun! Do you think you know who she is???????</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-56255732758958483832009-08-28T10:59:00.005-05:002009-08-28T11:43:45.895-05:00Weekend inspiration from Melissa Laverty<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375049398924004290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgC8zkKy8I/AAAAAAAABRA/xlriuikF2-I/s400/My_Friends_Album_0012.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Hi everybody this is Amy! </div><div>I have saved back some of Melissa's work for her to share with you and inspire you over the weekend! I just love how she is not only a page scrapper, in regards to her paperlife, but she also does fabulous paper project work! If you haven't tried something in your paperlife that isn't a page in an album go try it. Its a great way to get lost in, and to celebrate your art, that leaves lasting heirlooms for your loved ones! I am following my own advice this weekend and spending my "artsy" paperlife on a halloween banner! Love starting something with odds and ends collected from all over my studio and then having a piece of me in art in the end to share with others. OK so remember, same drill, get inspired by more of Melissa's Paperlife today, leave a comment here or on her blog <a href="http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/">http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/</a> (tons of inspiration there too) or both and get in twice for her fabulous giveaway shown at the bottom of this post! And if you missed Melissa's full spotlight on her paperlife go down a post and read all about this talented lady! The drawing will happen Sunday night at midnight cst. So until then, my paperlife friends, go this weekend and make a beautiful mess of your own Paperlife!</div></div></div></div></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375049361373727666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgC6nrfC7I/AAAAAAAABQg/sasihkY1rk8/s400/b.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375049371048536578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgC7LuI6gI/AAAAAAAABQo/rcYLuj3ny64/s400/bffs_0001-1_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375049382351506834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgC710-jZI/AAAAAAAABQw/wO-ExVas3DE/s400/Keychain_0001.JPG" border="0" /><strong>An interview with Melissa on her paperlife:</strong></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div> <strong>If you could only have 5 products besides your cardstock and adhesive what would they be?<br /></strong></div><div>Close to My Heart How-to Book to help me come up with fabulous layouts everytime! <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3396" target="_blank">https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3396</a><br />Sand Paper<br />Desert Sand, Close to My Heart Exclusive Ink perfect for distressing<br />Comments, Close to My Heart MyAcrylix stamp set, so great for journaling lines <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4589" target="_blank">https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4589</a><br />MY LEGACY WRITERS® BLACK PEN SET, love to write my own journaling and these pens are like butter<br /> <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=195" target="_blank">https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=195</a></div><div> </div><div><strong>What would your dream scrap space look like?</strong></div><div><br />tons of light, tall worktable, tons of those cute Ikea bookshelves to store all my stuff, and lots of shabby chic antique-y baskets and hangers and whatnot to put all my doo-dads in. Oh, and someone who cleans up after I'm done creating and puts everything back where it belongs cause I'm really bad about that!</div><div> </div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375049392883703042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgC8dEDHQI/AAAAAAAABQ4/DEkPNuN5yvM/s400/Strasberg_RR_Layout_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><strong>Who or what do you scrapbook most?</strong> </p><p>My kids, Lawson (7) & Cate (4). In fact, I photograph them so much that the other day, my son bribed me. He was in no mood to have his picture taken. And I had found this perfect field of yellow flowers which would have made the best background to use with my new CTMH Grace paper. So he said, Mom, you can take 5 more shots if you let me have a popsickle when we get home! He's got my number!</p><p><strong>Why do you scrapbook?</strong></p><p> So many different reasons...I started out doing it because I needed to preserve my memories. I have the worst memory for the little stories that happen everyday. I also wanted to have something to do with my pictures. I LOVE photography. In fact, my hope is that once both of the kids are in school full-time, I can spend a little more time on my photography skills. But really, it's the creative outlet. It's so satisfying and stress-relieving for me. I love playing with the paper and stamps and doo-dads and seeing how you can really make photos come to life and tell a story when on the right layout.<br /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375051330743141282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgEtQJvg6I/AAAAAAAABRY/1-WqZdf0-bE/s400/Unforgettable_0003_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /><strong>How would you describe your scrapping style? </strong></p><p> I would say, I'm a event driven scrapbooker. Sometimes I create a layout that is more about the "art" than it is about the event, but it's rare. I mostly do two page layouts. And I would say that they are typically pretty linear and classic. But I also like to not get caught up too much in trying to follow the "rules". Just like to have fun with it. Not be too serious!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375051326288520882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgEs_jrZrI/AAAAAAAABRQ/oGscbLM9yjM/s400/Emporium_Altered_Cube.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>And last but not least, here is Melissa's generous giveaway this week to you all, the Paperlife readers, be sure to comment and get in her drawing to win this super CTMH card kit valued at almost $40(wow!):</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375051312984655234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 340px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpgEsN_yhYI/AAAAAAAABRI/BeeTwGt6s7U/s400/September_09_CC_300.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Thanks Melissa this was a wonderful spotlight and loved getting inside your paperlife! See ya Monday everybody with the winner! (and maybe even a peak at the halloween banner I'm working on).</p><p>Lovin my paperlife,</p><p>Amy</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-13290841012816745442009-08-22T09:11:00.009-05:002009-08-24T21:51:35.353-05:00This weeks Paperlife Spotlight is.........<div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373683255450389794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpMocyiVzSI/AAAAAAAABQA/pFmrkjoNnRY/s400/melissapic.jpg" border="0" />Melissa Laverty</span></strong> Close to My Heart Director and inspiring scrapbooker! </div><br /><div>Hey everybody, so excited to introduce you all to this lovely lady. Love her clean line style and real focus on her photos in her scrap art. While doing these Paperlife Spotlights one of my goals is to highlight scrapbookers and artist from all areas of the industry so we can all gain inspiration and expossure from them. So, I had to get someone special from The Close to My heart consultant based company, and Melissa was the perfect match for me. We live no where near each other, and met at common scrapbooking hangout on the web, but I love her style and had to have her to share with you, and like I said, her passion for her company and scrapbooking and her wonderful ability to pass it on is inspiring.<br /></div><br /><div><strong>This is Melissa's PaperLife:</strong><br /></div><br /><div>Hi PaperLifers, allow me introduce you to my "PaperLife!" I feel like I've been paper obsessed all my life. I remember just loving wandering around the art supply store in my hometown of Laurel, Maryland. I just loved the smells, the textures, and the limitless possibilities.<br />I've also always been a photographer. In fact, I won the Junior Friends of the National Zoo Photo Contest when I was in 3rd grade and my work was displayed at the zoo!<br />It's really a mystery why I didn't start getting into the art of scrapbooking until 2005. Sure, I put together photo albums, but I'd never scrapbooked. But after Cate was born, I was looking for a new hobby and I had all these fantastic pictures of her and her big brother Lawson. I also felt like I needed a way to capture the memories. So, I started scrapbooking. And I loved it. Spent hours on it. Created gorgeous albums. And then friends started asking me to show them how. At that time, I wasn't working and I was looking for some additional income. Then, one night, while scrapbooking at my LSS, I saw a Close to My Heart shopping bag.<br />As soon as I got home I Googled it, fell in love at first sight and on September 1, 2006, I became a Close to My Heart consultant.<br />Since then, I haven't looked back. In July, I became a Director with my company (sort of like making partner) and I have a team of almost 30 consultants all over the country. And in August 2009, I was awarded #9 Top Recruiter in the Company at our Leadership Conference. I am absolutely IN LOVE with the CTMH product line. I don’t scrapbook with anything else; I don’t need to. They are consistently up with the trends in the industry and with my AWESOME consultant discount, why wouldn’t I just buy from myself!<br />My favorite part of my job is introducing scrapbookers to Close to My Heart. There is nothing like the sparkle they get in their eye when they see that you really can create gorgeous scrapbook pages faster, simpler and easier.<br />For daily updates check out my <a href="http://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/%22http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/%22">fancyMelissa Blogpage.</a><br /></div><br /><div>Where do you get your inspiration -<br />Close to My Heart's gorgeous <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/ProductHighlights.aspx?PageId=180" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Idea Books</a>, released 3x per year. <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Our how-to books,</a> Cherish, Imagine, Reflections for Scrapbooking & Wishes & Originals for cards.The blogs of my fellow CTMH consultants like <a href="http://karenpedersen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Karen Pedersen </a>and <a href="http://ahappyscrappyplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Harder </a>and<a href="http://lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Lisa Stenz </a>and Sarita Schraeder<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Melissa Scrapbook Resume:</strong><br /></div><br /><div>-Companies Leader of the Let's Get Fancy Team of outstanding consultants<br /></div><br /><div>-Director for Close to My Heart - For more than 25 years, Close To My Heart has been offering beautiful, exclusive scrapbooking and stamping products for preserving and celebrating your precious memories. From beginner to expert, we have the perfect products for you. Discover our incredible line of My Reflections® scrapbooking kits, My Originals™ card kits, our exclusive My Acrylix® decorative stamps, as well as our huge selection of albums, papers, inks, and accessories for creating unforgettable layouts, cards, and fun projects to treasure and enjoy for a lifetime.<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Some of my work</strong>:<br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373678953535475330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 382px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpMkiYp5joI/AAAAAAAABPw/CRWSCI29_5c/s400/Perfect_Day_Wedding_Layout_1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373678926407656770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 379px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpMkgzmH5UI/AAAAAAAABPg/TtfpPAjQRm4/s400/BeYourselfCateLayout_0001_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372793046448014738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So_-zzk5BZI/AAAAAAAABPY/ZQIRZ_a_5Vs/s400/KeytoMyHeartfamilyLO_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373678964746850114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpMkjCa5j0I/AAAAAAAABP4/P5gg1uAnnQw/s400/Perfect_Day_Wedding_Layout_2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373678942082836706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 373px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpMkht_YKOI/AAAAAAAABPo/-HXMxQW_TmQ/s400/No_Training_Wheels_LO.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373683267400740594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpModfDhrvI/AAAAAAAABQI/ZeJfBJ-Tss8/s400/Multi_Media_Canvas.JPG" border="0" /><br />(I love this and here is the link)<br /><div>Multimedia Canvas Created for Operation Smile Silent Auction: <a href="http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/?action=view&current=3af1c83f.pbw" target="_blank">http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/?action=view&current=3af1c83f.pbw</a></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373683277046495106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SpMoeC_QN4I/AAAAAAAABQQ/gHmEEqKqPBE/s400/Butterfly_Thank_you_Card.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Cards: <a href="http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/JulySOTMYouveGotFlair.jpg" target="_blank">http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/JulySOTMYouveGotFlair.jpg</a><br /><a href="http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/DSC_0002_0002-2.jpg" target="_blank">http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/DSC_0002_0002-2.jpg</a></div><br /><br /><div>Mini Album: <a href="http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/?action=view&current=7aa6a89f.pbw" target="_blank">http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/melissactmh/?action=view&current=7aa6a89f.pbw</a><br /></div></div><br /><div><strong>Melissa, Why do you scrapbook?</strong> </div><br /><div>So many diferent reasons...I started out doing it because I needed to preserve my memories. I have the worst memory for the little stories that happen everyday. I also wanted to have something to do with my pictures. I LOVE photography. In fact, my hope is that once both of the kids are in school full-time, I can spend a little more time on my photography skills. But really, it's the creative outlet. It's so satisfying and stress-relieving for me. I love playing with the paper and stamps and doo-dads and seeing how you can really make photos come to life and tell a story when on the right layout.</div><br /><div><div><strong>Melissa's Generous Giveaway for you:</strong></div><strong></strong><br /><div align="center">(WOW!)<br /></div><br /><div>The Close to My Heart Everyday Celebration Card Kit: value $39.95 <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx?HighlightID=1091019" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx?HighlightID=1091019</a><br /></div><br /><div><strong>MELISSA'S CURRENT COMPANY PROMOTIONS:</strong></div><div><br />1 - Learn more about fancyMelissa's Kit club here: <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx?HighlightID=1090555" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx?HighlightID=1090555</a><br />2 - Get Paid to Scrapbook! Become a Close to My Heart Consultant!<br />In August, get our Tickled Pink Kit (value $34.95) as a welcome gift (see attachment)<br />In September, all new consultants will also get the Everyday Celebration Card Kit (value $34.95) : <a href="https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx?HighlightID=1091019" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx?HighlightID=1091019</a><br /></div><div><strong>My Blog: </strong></div><br /><div>I am so excited to let you all in on my PaperLife come visit me anytime at my blog home <a href="http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/</a> and leave me a comment here or there or both (if you want to get entered twice) for my scrapbook giveaway from CTMH you will love it! Its packed full of scrappy goodness!</div><br /><div>-Melissa</div><br /><div>Thanks so much Melissa you have a beautiful PaperLife! Be sure to leave your comment and check back in a couple days for some more eye candy inspiration from Melissa, cant wait to read everybody's comments, and until then GO MAKE A BEAUTIFUL MESS OF YOUR PAPERLIFE!!!</div><br /><div>Hugs</div><br /><div>Amy</div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-21295994584082940752009-08-22T09:09:00.002-05:002009-08-24T09:54:33.655-05:00Announcing Sherri Twings Spotlight Winnerand the lucky scrapper and latte drinker is:<br /><p><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;"> ANDIPANDI</span></strong><br />"the words that struck me the most were how you determined they were 'your scrapbooks & you needed to scrap them your way' I love that because too many times we think (or at least I do) that my stuff isn't good enough, but you know what it's mine & that shows through"<br />19 August, 2009 16:24<br /></p><p>Congratulations.......love your comment I feel the same, as well. E-mail me your Addy and I will get it to the fantastic Sheri Twing and you will soon be scrappin the fall away with new Teresa Collins and a yummy Java!!!!</p><p>Ok the new spotlight goes up tomorrow can't wait for you all to meet this lady she has made her love of scrapbooking her successful business and she is soooo talented to boot!</p><p>I am working on some big FUN changes here with the site so get ready for our new home <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">www.thepaperlife.com</a> which will launch some time this month! I can not wait to share all the spotlight guests and ideas we have planned here for you! Get excited and as always go make a beautiful mess of your PaperLife today!!!</p><p>Hugs, Amy</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-52911556440833456992009-08-21T13:32:00.006-05:002009-08-21T14:39:14.678-05:00Some "Finally Friday" inspiration from this weeks Paperlife Spotlight Sheri Twing!Just look at these:<br /><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372489397876330146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So7qpIf4jqI/AAAAAAAABOo/BVlLPv44RD4/s400/%40UpClosePersonal.jpg" border="0" /> ( I just love this one!)</div><div> </div>Up Close and Personal = I love my camera. I carry it with me everywhere! You never know when the perfect photo opportunity will present itself. Yes, it's brought a few laughs my way but usually those same people are the ones asking for photos later! Capturing life in pictures is my passion!<br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So7qoRH6FYI/AAAAAAAABOg/ONmrBCAHZ5c/s1600-h/%40Transformers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372489383011816834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So7qoRH6FYI/AAAAAAAABOg/ONmrBCAHZ5c/s400/%40Transformers.jpg" border="0" /></a>Transformers = Alex loves his Transformers! Last count he had over 30! It's on every wish list he has!<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372489372713390802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So7qnqwkktI/AAAAAAAABOY/FxKhBBYQvHU/s400/%40Thinking.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>(this just makes me laugh been there done that so many times)</div><div> </div><div> What Was I Thinking? = I still have no idea why I thought I would use these labels and tags. I have had these for years and have never used even one! Now, they're probably not that bad, though not my taste now, but really, 272 labels? Why, why, why would I even want to use that many labels on my layouts? <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372492122866867426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So7tHv4QXOI/AAAAAAAABOw/uPwljWElpJQ/s400/%40IMG_6174.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372502148900727442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So72PVxAKpI/AAAAAAAABPI/J6BlffI08Ig/s400/1+Summer_Play_copy.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372502135788710338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So72Ok62qcI/AAAAAAAABPA/oMtJPVk49cM/s400/1+BrookAlex_copy.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div>The Lady does digital too!<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372502128470881042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/So72OJqJcxI/AAAAAAAABO4/OzKi1omfCgQ/s400/1+Best_Thing_copy.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>..................The fabulous miss Sheri has graced us with some more of here wonderful work, to give you that inspiration, you may need for a Scrappy weekend! Remember, midnight Sunday, is the deadline for Sheri's fabulous give away, just scroll down to her paperlife spotlight below and check it out (its a good one!) and leave her a comment here or at <a href="http://www.auntierere.blogspot.com/">http://www.auntierere.blogspot.com/</a> or both and get 2 entries! </div><br /><div>Until the Giveaway announcement on Monday ..........Go out and make a beautiful mess of your Paperlife this weekend! </div><br /><div>Hugs,</div><div>Amy</div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-56549077530543893632009-08-17T14:52:00.011-05:002009-08-17T21:36:36.636-05:00Our Spotlight this week is on Sheri Twing!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SonZdpSojsI/AAAAAAAABNI/3pJyRjJq_JM/s1600-h/Sheri_Twing_Photo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371063133939470018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SonZdpSojsI/AAAAAAAABNI/3pJyRjJq_JM/s400/Sheri_Twing_Photo.jpg" border="0" /></a> I am very excited to introduce you this week, to my friend Sheri <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Twing</span> designer for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Scraptiffany</span>. I met Sheri at my favorite scrap hang out on the web <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">paperclipping</span>. When I saw Sheri's scrap art I was so impressed with how pretty and dimensional her work is. She caught my eye from the very first layout she put in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">paperclipping</span> gallery so I had to spotlight her for the rest of you to enjoy. Here is some of her work:<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371063158469037234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SonZfEq8DLI/AAAAAAAABNg/X6Su43c0evc/s400/Gratitude.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>"When I think of the word "Gratitude" this picture comes to mind. We have such a close family, full of love and appreciation for one another. No matter the miles that may separate us, we are still as close as ever! I have a lot in my life to be thankful for but my family is number one in my thankfulness!" </div><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371111829810814674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SooFwHjFntI/AAAAAAAABOQ/QnRkX6VvUAY/s400/Shine.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371063149548774370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SonZejcLo-I/AAAAAAAABNY/TQMMyMFT-ko/s400/Big_Sis.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371063140602483346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SonZeCHOEpI/AAAAAAAABNQ/wg3fsy0C45M/s400/In_Color.jpg" border="0" /> </p>"I wish our kids could have known Grandpa. He was the most wonderful man. He was a simple man but full of love and wisdom. He was quiet but lived his life loudly. He was a Godly man full of faith and character. The picture on the left is my favorite that I have of him. It shows his fun side and his love for Grandma. Though the pictures are old and styles have changed, they are priceless to me!"<br />In Color song lyrics, "A picture's worth a thousand words but you can't see what those shades of gray keep covered. You should have seen it in color."<br /><p>Here is Sheri in her own words: </p><br /><p>"I am a 40-something girl who is happily married to the love of my life, Rick for the past 23 years (yikes, that makes me sound old). We are blessed with a beautiful daughter, Ashley. I am an aunt to the most amazing nieces and nephews who are regular subjects of my pages who also gave me the name “Aunt Re Re”. I am a native to California where I lived my entire life until moving to middle Tennessee, just a year and a half ago.<br />I began <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">scrapbooking</span> about 12 years ago when a friend introduced me to this “new” hobby. I was immediately hooked. I have always had a love for pictures and this just seemed like the natural compliment to my photos. It <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">wasn</span>’t until recent years that I really began getting serious about actually “doing” the pages and not just shopping for the fun supplies! For so long, I struggled with all the different styles and fads, not sure what I should really put on my pages. Then, I had my “a-ha” moment of realizing these are my scrapbooks and the right way to do them is MY way to do them. To allow my personality to take shape on the page regardless of what the going fad is or what the current style is. It was then I found the freedom to do the pages I love.<br />My goal has always been to capture the memories in photos first. I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ve</span> always had a love for pictures from the time I had my very first camera, a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Vivitar</span> 110 with the automatic flash! I love capturing the stories so they are never forgotten. I have my camera with me always! I love taking pictures and have way too many but I love them all! Once I have the pictures, the pages come easily. I always start with a photo and go from there. The photo usually gives me the inspiration and feeling I want the page to have.<br />I am also a digital <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">scrapbooker</span>. I love digital pages but nothing takes the place of just getting in and playing with supplies and getting your hands dirty! I love getting my hands on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">scrapbooking</span> products. I know I shop way too much for supplies but love all of it too much to pass it up!<br />My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">scrapbooking</span> style varies depending on my mood. I love the grungy style! You’ll often find me distressing papers, inking or painting, and tearing. But then a mood will hit me and I’ll do something that is totally clean, straight lines and bright colors. I usually pull my mood from the photo I am working with. I love to try new techniques and learning new things. I take lots of online classes for everything from designing to collages and mixed mediums, to digital classes.<br />Even though I have loved <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">scrapbooking</span> for many years, it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">hasn</span>’t been until the past few months that I began to get more involved in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">scrapbooking</span> community. I enjoy all the friends I have made in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">scrapbooking</span> industry.<br /><br />My Inspiration:<br /><br />I get my inspiration mostly from my favorite blogs that I visit regularly. I’m always a sucker for a good scrapbook magazine or book. I also love to watch ads and billboards for design layouts and color combinations. I’m always looking at colors and elements in department stores from their displays and signs. It’s amazing the combinations you can find when you open your eyes to the world around you.<br />What inspires me to keep creating is that I am leaving priceless memories for my children and grandchildren to experience and reflect on. I love capturing the things and faces that you will never be able to capture again. I love that we have the ability to preserve such priceless treasures. " </p><p><br />Where do I scrap? </p><p> Well, that's interesting that you should ask....I am used to having a whole scrap room, all to myself, me and my supplies! But, since moving to Tennessee a year and a half ago, we are temporarily in a much smaller home so I do not have my own room for scrapping. That was a big adjustment. Right now, I scrap in a small alcove area off of my living room. I am thankful that I have at least some dedicated space for scrapping. But imagine trying to unpack only the "necessary" items you might need for creating and leaving the rest packed. That was my dilemma! But it works great! I do end up spilling over on the dining room table occasionally, whether it's layouts, extra supplies or my sewing machine!</p><p><br /><strong>My Scrap Resume</strong><br /><br />Current Design Team: Scrap Tiffany at <a href="http://scraptiffany.typepad.com/blog_tiffany/">http://scraptiffany.typepad.com/blog_tiffany/</a><br /><br />Classes completed: Up and Running with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Photoshop</span> – Jessica <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Sprague</span><br />Now We’re <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Rockin</span>’ - Jessica <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Sprague</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Digi</span> in Deep – Jessica <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Sprague</span><br />Oh Shoot! – Candice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Stringham</span> @ Jessica <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Sprague</span>.com<br />Getting Organized with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">ACDSee</span> – Jessica <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Sprague</span><br />Eye for Design – <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Christy</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Tomlinson</span>@ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">GotCrafts</span>.com<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Bling</span> Out Your Blog – <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Wilna</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Furstenburg</span> @ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">ScrapInStyletv</span>.com<br />Everyone Can Write a Little – Cathy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Zieskle</span> @ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">BigPictureScrapbooking</span><br />Collage Couture – Stacy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Fike</span> & Nikki <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Pederson</span> @ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Sistv</span>.com<br /><br />Online Communities: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Paperclipping</span></p><br /><p>To follow Sheri on her scrapping journey and continue to be inspired by her she would love to have you visit her blog <a href="http://www.auntierere.blogspot.com/">http://www.auntierere.blogspot.com/</a></p><br /><p>and because not only is Sheri a super talented scrapper she is also very generous, she wants to give all of you a chance to win this months <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Scraptiffany</span> kit full of the new Teresa Collins sports line to make a great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">minibook</span> for all those fall sports about to begin! And <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">thats</span> not all, because Sheri can't scrap without her coffee she is giving you a $10 gift card so you can scrap and enjoy a Starbucks as well WOW! How much fun is that?</p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371107272152907970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SooBm08xAMI/AAAAAAAABNo/nSH35hnqTbY/s200/give1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371107299065032418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SooBoZNHbuI/AAAAAAAABN4/FN-ntfeYk8k/s200/give3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371107285070515618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SooBnlEkDaI/AAAAAAAABNw/NYguJX5uF1o/s200/give2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371107316359810802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SooBpZogzvI/AAAAAAAABOA/qCjRZU9Ovhk/s200/give4.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371107324244608962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SooBp3AZR8I/AAAAAAAABOI/fe7T-kI9m9Y/s200/Starbies_Giftcard_copy.jpg" border="0" />To enter to win this just leave a comment here or on Sheri's blog (thats right you can comment on both and enter to win twice...SCORE HUH?) letting her know what you loved about her style and/or any questions you would like to see me ask our spotlights of the week in the future. Then come back Monday to see if you won this great prize from Sheri! Until then go make a beautiful mess of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Paperlife</span>!<br /><br /><br /><br />Luv ya,<br /><br />AmyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-67668995892347110962009-08-16T21:19:00.001-05:002009-08-17T07:59:32.087-05:00And the 1st Paperlife Spotlight Winner is...........<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">.......... Melissa LaFavors!!!!!!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">"Amy, what a great idea! I'll do what I can. Have you heard of Jessica Acs? She is an awesome maker of mini books. She wrote a book, and she has a blog. Really innovative and creative lady! I wonder if she would like to be spotlighted?I will definitely promote your blog on my own and on my scrappin' Yahoo group. I really like that you are doing something positive and not just taking these tough economic times lying down. : )Mel"<br />12 August, 2009 08:37</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Please e-mail me Melissa at <a href="mailto:acs1174@aol.com">acs1174@aol.com</a> with your address and I will have your goody box and Mike's gift card out to you that day so you can go shopping with whatever coupon you have going from there right now!!! </span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Thank you all so much for making this idea of mine become a reality and more. Want to let you know I am getting requests for "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blinkys"</span> as a way for you to help me promote whats going on here(so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">grateful</span> for that!) and I have one in the works. I also have a logo and an official site being designed at the web address <a href="http://www.thepaperlife.com/">http://www.thepaperlife.com/</a> so until that is up and running, which will be very very soon I am going to wait on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">"blinky"</span> so that it goes to the permanent home of this project! This is becoming so much fun and very exciting for me I want it to have a quality and reputable home for all of you to feel proud to be a part of! Will give you a hint the logo is going to somehow revolve around a tree....get it ? paper from trees and tree of life? Just such a positive symbol as well and that is what I want this to be all about! The positives that scrapbooking has brought to all of our lives!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Ok, now be sure to get in here tomorrow to see the talent I am spotlighting and the fabulous......oh so fabulous giveaway she is doing for you guys this week! I will give you one hint she is a fellow <a href="http://www.paperclipping.com/">http://www.paperclipping.com/</a> buddy of mine and if you know that place you know it is full of some awesome talent and she is one of the very best!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">So till tomorrow, congratulations too Melissa and all of you, go out and make a beautiful mess of your paperlife!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Hugs, Amy ;)</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-27480424253718367592009-08-10T20:03:00.000-05:002009-08-12T09:54:49.701-05:00This weeks Paperlife Spotlight is.............UPDATE:......thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, this thing is taking off and going places I never dreamed thanks to all of you supporting me and each other! I am pretty much booked for the year with weekly spotlights and have officially started to book 2010 WOW! Keep checking back hope to do a few other innovative things with the spotlight in the next couple weeks plus, you want to get in on the giveaway each week. Thank you all again and good luck with this weeks contest. I will draw Sunday night! Till then spread the word and go out and make a beautiful mess of your paperlife by creating something!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoDfdSrj-0I/AAAAAAAABNA/9nzvYyoQcgQ/s1600-h/TC+friendship+give-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368536450149382978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoDfdSrj-0I/AAAAAAAABNA/9nzvYyoQcgQ/s400/TC+friendship+give-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoDfcj6DBFI/AAAAAAAABM4/CdZFSprxCuk/s1600-h/misc+give-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368536437593670738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoDfcj6DBFI/AAAAAAAABM4/CdZFSprxCuk/s400/misc+give-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoDfb0KEyqI/AAAAAAAABMw/xOY-GF5K78E/s1600-h/mikes+GC+give-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368536424775994018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoDfb0KEyqI/AAAAAAAABMw/xOY-GF5K78E/s400/mikes+GC+give-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#330033;">...........well, The PaperLife Spotlight! Yes, I am kicking this idea off by spotlighting and explaining what I am trying to do here for scrapbooking, scrap artists, scrap products, and well just anything remotely "scrapbooky", inspirational, and cool. And yes, the above pics are my giveaway including a $20 Michael's gift card. And darn it, I want to spice up everybody's life in this stinkin' economy by having everybody who is promoted here's only contribution be a chance for you, my readers and peeps, to win a fabulous prize from them too. Quite a concept huh? </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330033;">Here is my why: we are in desperate need of promoting and growing this awesome hobby we do. We are loosing avenues for this everyday from magazines shutting down, stores closing, the economy in general, and fewer opportunities for us to publish our work and "make" the dwindling design teams to promote our art all around. So this is a "grassroots," "pull yourself up by the bootstraps, Amy" idea of mine to change all that.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330033;">Basically, each Tuesday I will have a scrapbook talent, product, or company in The Paperlife Spotlight to promote and let everyone get to know. They will have a giveaway of their choosing and I will be promoting them the "Spotlighted," through many various avenues that I have on board with me on the web. And, what you, the reader, gets is a chance to be inspred, get to know them, and possibly win a great giveaway each and every week! </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330033;">The future: well, long term, if this thing takes off, and if you guys help me spread the word and the traffic grows I want to branch this off into its own Paperlife Spotlight website for us to use as a tool to promote ourselves and what we do, to put some spice into our week with a chance to win a great prize, and a centralized location of inspiration from highlighted scrap talent out there!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330033;">But, this is all dependant on you, my readers, and your spreading the word that this place </span><a href="http://www.amyspaperlife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#330033;">http://www.amyspaperlife.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="color:#330033;"> exists all over the web. And, by visiting here and the "spotlighted's" blog yourselves each week and leaving a comment on the weekly spotlight post to be entered in the giveaway. All that adds up to traffic numbers and higher traffic numbers adds up to cool peeps wanting to be spotlighted, inspire, and do cool giveaways here for you!!!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330033;">So lets get on to the fun stuff! If you can believe it or not this idea has been received so well I only have one or two weeks left for the rest of the year to Spotlight someone or thing and then we are scheduling into 2010! Wow, pretty exciting given I had this idea in the middle of the night, about 4 days ago, and this is the first Paperlife Spotlight ever! Geez, I have no idea how this happened but, I am humbled by all of you who are supporting me in this by jumping on board to do a spotlight week. And the names and spotlights I have booked already, and the giveaways they have planned for you, I promise you are going to be some inspired and happy little campers out there! I am speechless as to what some of these big name industry people and talents are willing to give to you the reader to make this thing happen. I now truly know this is the wonderful and best hobby to be in that I have always thought it to be. <strong>My cup overfloweth!!!</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330033;">So, thats my story and spotlight on The Paperlife Spotlight. What it is, where I want it to go, and how an idea is nothing until you have a community help you to make it happen! So now, what you have really been waiting for ............what is my kick-off giveaway in the Spotlight this week:<br /><br />Lets kick off with Teresa Collin's new friendship line, and</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">2 new kukoyo tape runners, and</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">Tim Holtz Grunge Paper,and</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">a kaiser craft mini album,and</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">some stickles,and</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">some k and company Bling, and</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">Michael's gerber flowers, and </span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">ranger distress embossing powder, and </span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">anything else I can fit in that flat rate ship box.</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">Oh, wait and best of all a $20 Michaels gift card that you can use to buy whatever your heart desires!</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">Now again this all can be yours just leave me a comment on this post letting me know who <strong>you</strong> would like to see spotlighted here on the Paperlife! And if that happens to be yourself get ahold of me via e-mail at </span><a href="mailto:acs1174@aol.com"><strong><span style="color:#330033;">acs1174@aol.com</span></strong></a><span style="color:#330033;"> and we will discuss scheduling your spotlight week! You can even help build your scrap resume by noting you were a Paperlife Spotlight of the Week (didn't think about that perk did ya?). Fun stuff huh? Do all that by midnight cst Sunday night and I will announce the winner on Monday.</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">So go out my friends and spread the word about this site and the idea so we can make it something big for all of us! And last, but not least, a little tip, start a favorites bookmark file on your computer to store all the inspiring blogs you are about to receive and refer back to them.</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">luv ya all,</span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">Amy Coon</span></div><div><a href="http://www.amyspaperlife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#330033;">www.amyspaperlife.blogspot.com</span></a></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-35598697323916493722009-08-10T09:39:00.000-05:002009-08-10T10:35:44.162-05:00Spotlight and Nater's trains<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoA3oeXWOaI/AAAAAAAABMo/hoXVRXmHXAs/s1600-h/trains+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368351924310915490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoA3oeXWOaI/AAAAAAAABMo/hoXVRXmHXAs/s400/trains+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoA3n2I4LlI/AAAAAAAABMg/DGYeWRCcqCU/s1600-h/IMG_6455_0804_edited-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368351913512808018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 392px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoA3n2I4LlI/AAAAAAAABMg/DGYeWRCcqCU/s400/IMG_6455_0804_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoA3nWIE25I/AAAAAAAABMY/cwBfFaLiLhM/s1600-h/trains3-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368351904919509906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SoA3nWIE25I/AAAAAAAABMY/cwBfFaLiLhM/s400/trains3-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is my nephew Nate he is a Thomas the Train officianado and a real sweetheart. Got these shots of him from outside I was walking by with my camera and caught him using the window ledge as train tracks. Just love these candid photos of him doing what he enjoys most right now. Great capture of this time in his life. All the papers are <a href="http://www.cosmocricket.com/">www.cosmocricket.com</a> added some pop dots for dimension on the circles and the photos I photoshopped by changing to b&w and bringing back color to the trains. Sweet layout of a sweet little boy.</div><div> </div><div>OK my paperlife spotlight is taking off like wildfire! Thanks for all the interest and everyone who has booked their spotlight week. I am booking into Oct and Nov now so let me know if you want to reserve a date. Read the post below for more information. It is truely becoming what I invisioned, a place to highlight wonderful talent and products out there in a central location for inspiration and fun from the heart giveaways. With little or no cost to the Spotlighted just a pass it forward promotion of this wonderful hobby I love! Thanks again to everybody who has already booked their spotlight date if it wasn't for your interest this idea of mine wouldn't have gone anywhere.</div><div> </div><div>So tomorrow I am kicking of Paperlife Spotlight by Spotlighting well....Paperlife Spotlight LOL and I will have an awesome giveaway for the week I am so excited about it! Think you will likey! </div><div> </div><div>So enjoy Nater's layout and come back tomorrow for the first Paperlife Spotlight on the Paperlife Spotlight.<br /><br />Get ahold of me asap to get yourself and your work spotlighted can't wait to get to know you and share you with my peeps here!</div><div> </div><div>Luvs,</div><div>Amy</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-28269370925794265832009-08-09T12:59:00.000-05:002009-08-09T13:46:22.517-05:00A Paper Life Announcement<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">To My PaperLife Friends: </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">OK I had so much fun and success spotlighting </span></strong><a href="http://www.thegirlsloft.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">www.thegirlsloft.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"> kit club last week and doing a great giveaway for you guys, and given the turn in the economy and the loss of some well loved magazines, I have decided to use my blog as a vehicle to spotlight more of the talent out there in this industry. </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">The idea is to spotlight someone or something scrappy each week (or as I have them available) to get great people some expossure since alot of our avenues are dying. The only cost to the person, kit club, manufacturer, website, etc, being spotlighted for the week will be a great giveaway to you guys the readers. I hope to do this each Tuesday and draw the winner each Sunday posting them on Monday. I am excited and have so many great peeps with awesome giveaways on board already. I am going to kick this off myself by spotlighting the Paper Life blog this week and giving you all a chance at a fab! fab! Fab! giveaway!!! So check in here Tuesday to see what that is! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Also, if you are feeling generous and would like to get yourself in on this spotlighting just e-mail me with a good date for you, what you want spotlighted, and your planned giveaway. I will then confirm a date with you and send you the information I need to do the post.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I am excited about this. Hope to put a little fun and excitement in everyones lives each week and promote this hobby and all the talented peeps out there that are so near and dear to my heart! And please this is a grassroots sort of thing so spread the word to all your friends so they can get in on it too! Maybe we can turn this into a one stop spot for talent, inspiration, and great giveaways!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Luv Ya All,</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Amy</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.amyspaperlife.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">www.amyspaperlife.blogspot.com</span></strong></a><br /><a href="mailto:acs1174@aol.com"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">acs1174@aol.com</span></strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-52689062898593998552009-08-08T10:00:00.000-05:002009-08-08T10:29:07.504-05:00Laugh Out Loud...........And Papa Randy always does!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sn2VwQxwAUI/AAAAAAAABMQ/p-keUL3kEaE/s1600-h/IMG_6421_0799_edited-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367610987265392962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sn2VwQxwAUI/AAAAAAAABMQ/p-keUL3kEaE/s400/IMG_6421_0799_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> these are new K and Co papers for fall love the greys and yellow desaturated the pic with a vintage action in Photoshop so it blended better with the yellow. The flowers are prima newsprint that I sprayed with mimosa glimmer mist. <br /><br />Hoping to get the kids outside for a photoshoot with the bubble machine today in honor of the end of summer, school starts next week can you believe it?<br /><br />Now take some advice from Papa Randy and laugh out loud today!!!!<br /><br />Hug,<br />Amy<br /><br />ps scroll down to see the wedding pics I did last weekend and if you are a winner (next post down) get a hold of <a href="http://www.thegirlsloft.com/">www.thegirlsloft.com</a> and claim your awesome loot!!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-60243029491429752912009-08-06T21:19:00.001-05:002009-08-07T08:32:31.057-05:00And the Lucky Winners Are...............So I put all the names in the big red popcorn bowl and....<br /><br /><br /><br />Tucker Drew:<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">*******First Lady Jen**********</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br />then<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jaycie Claire Drew:<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">********Renee @7:15**********</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Huge congrats girls this is one awesome prize! Send Margie, Meg, and Brooke (the Aslett girls) your addys at:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="mailto:thegirlsloft@gmail.com">thegirlsloft@gmail.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br />And seriously if you didn't win this is such a great kit at such a great price go on over and get one for yourself anyway! If anyone asks just say Amy made you! And send them my way I'll take care of it. Christmas in August I say. LOL!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />So much fun hope to do more giveaways like this so follow my blog so you don't miss'em.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thegirlsloft.com/">http://www.thegirlsloft.com/</a> girls your kits are rockin best of luck to you and luv ya lots!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />AmyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-46171974002805747842009-08-04T15:45:00.000-05:002009-08-04T16:48:41.819-05:00The Girls Loft Kit Club<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Snipf0w82UI/AAAAAAAABLQ/ikI_bS1jVRM/s1600-h/DSC_0057.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366225320216942914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Snipf0w82UI/AAAAAAAABLQ/ikI_bS1jVRM/s400/DSC_0057.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnipfJ-4BwI/AAAAAAAABLI/l_y3Xubd2Co/s1600-h/DSC_0054.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366225308732622594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnipfJ-4BwI/AAAAAAAABLI/l_y3Xubd2Co/s400/DSC_0054.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnipeefFJsI/AAAAAAAABLA/g_EVEsJ6nvk/s1600-h/DSC_0053.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366225297056540354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnipeefFJsI/AAAAAAAABLA/g_EVEsJ6nvk/s400/DSC_0053.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SniixqYPh6I/AAAAAAAABK4/8LFVsVG1ZY8/s1600-h/DSC_0051.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366217930085205922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SniixqYPh6I/AAAAAAAABK4/8LFVsVG1ZY8/s400/DSC_0051.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sniiw2h9GnI/AAAAAAAABKw/STykeyCypFc/s1600-h/DSC_0046.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366217916167297650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sniiw2h9GnI/AAAAAAAABKw/STykeyCypFc/s400/DSC_0046.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />LIKEY WHAT YOU SEE? ME TO!<br /><br /><div>OK heres the story I have searched and searched for a kit club that "spoke" to me and found an answer to my prayers. My friend the uber talented Margie Romney-Aslett, (yes your reading that right) and her 2 adorable daughters Meg and Brooke have went together and started the cutest, yummiest kit club that they are calling The Girls Loft and they are letting me give away not one but two of their premier kits both July (go to the site and check that bad boy out) and August (above) to you my awesome readers. So I will be able to have 2 winners!!!! Fun stuff huh? To enter for one of the kits post a comment here on the blog letting the girls know what you would love to see in a future kit, thats right you have Ms. Romney-Aslett and the Girls ear as well! I will have the kiddos, Tucker and Jaycie Claire each draw a winner Thursday night before they go to bed at 9pm central time and announce it shortly there after.</div><br /><div>Not only are these kits just simply adorable and packed full of unique goodies they are so reasonably priced at $30 a month plus shipping, something else that perfectly fits my dream kit club criteria! woohoo! Their site is <a href="http://www.thegirlsloft.com/">http://www.thegirlsloft.com/</a> where you can get registered for a 6 month period or just try one out for $35 plus shipping for one month. There is also tons of inspiration there from top notch design team designers like my friend Leslie Ashe and Stephanie Ackerman and more. </div><div> </div><div>I just love the story behind the company as well, a mother daughter adventure, how perfectly girly, when I asked the girls what they wanted me to say about the company they sent this:</div><br />"The Girl’s Loft was started by a Mom and her girls. We want to share our love for the paper-crafting world with girls like us, crazy about paper, ribbon, and of course all embellishments! Our goal at The Girl’s Loft is to share our passion for things that are beautiful to create with. Whether it is an altered project, traditional scrapbook page, mini book or home decor, we LOVE creating. We hope that we can provide a place for girls like us to find beautifully designed kits, inspiration, new ideas and a place to be simply one of the girls!"</div><br /><div>How fun is that?!?!? Now, step one: leave your comment here, step two: go check out their blog for the latest info <a href="http://www.thegirlsloft.typepad.com/">http://www.thegirlsloft.typepad.com/</a> and then if you love everything as much as I do step three: go to their site <a href="http://www.thegirlsloft.com/">http://www.thegirlsloft.com/</a> and become one of the girls with us!</div><div> </div><div>Good luck my friends can't wait to make 2 peoples night Thursday with one of these babies! And thanks Margie, Meg, and Brooke for letting me do this for my peeps!</div><div> </div><div>Hugs,</div><div>Amy</div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254219171394998858.post-60981781285308598622009-08-04T14:53:00.001-05:002009-08-07T23:50:49.887-05:00Going to the chapel...........................<div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnzdGTNtOEI/AAAAAAAABLY/ENQEh-_DjSU/s1600-h/_MG_6060_0330.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367407956225505346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnzdGTNtOEI/AAAAAAAABLY/ENQEh-_DjSU/s400/_MG_6060_0330.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367448386128756178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sn0B3oVyvdI/AAAAAAAABMI/G0OPPC1Ow84/s400/_MG_5889_0352.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>...............................and Bob and Cathy got married last weekend and they let me have the honor of photographing it for them!! It was each of their second marriages and such a happy long awaited event. It was so great to watch 2 soul mates start the second half of their lives together after all they have each been through its finally their turn for happiness. Such a beautiful day and wedding here are a few of the shots I got and wanted to share with you all. I see quite a few scrapbook pages in my future!</div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367419950203806002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnzoAcQ-ITI/AAAAAAAABLo/IoSCIaOFZIg/s400/_MG_5982_0442.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367448382149624194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/Sn0B3ZhGAYI/AAAAAAAABMA/Bq6qjCJVaUI/s400/_MG_5895_0357.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367419966218934402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnzoBX7RmII/AAAAAAAABL4/VmFcnMN6guY/s400/_MG_6186_0567.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367419957745154466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnzoA4W9-aI/AAAAAAAABLw/4ssJT8TE4C8/s400/_MG_6091_0479.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367419942793402866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pc6pAuCVQEQ/SnzoAAqMWfI/AAAAAAAABLg/DE7lBeJ8EVY/s400/_MG_5925_0385.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>If you like what you see and are local to the area or can get here and would like me to do yours contact me I love doing photo shoots of all kinds. To see more of my work click on my photography link on the upper right hand side of the blog and call or drop me a line.</div></div><br /><div>hugs,</div><br /><br /><div>Amy<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0