Scraphappy

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she rocks.  i've been working with one of our daughters, teaching her how to scrap on the computer.  she's been a little crafty thing since she was so very little (like 2).  when i had my craft room set up, she would sit at her own craft table and "work" while i would do the same.  now, i guess my influence (or her seeing me sitting on here for maybe too long at a time) has prompted her to take it to the next level.  she has her "own" laptop that is now PS equipped... and she's putting it to good use.  she gets up early every day to scrap.  and the first thing she says when i pick her up from school, at least yesterday, was, "momma!  get me home really fast - i've been building my pages in my mind all day and can't wait to get home to put them onto digital paper!" 

so, this morning, on my computer, i found this note from her.  apparently, windows explorer was giving her fits...  i can relate to her feeling here, so very well, all too often (like when my PS crashes for no apparent reason or i get the "not enough memory to complete the desire operation" message)!  ;)

Whip It Good

have you thought of your word for 2012?  i haven't yet - still mulling over what route i want to take with it.  i have some fun things coming up in the next year, both personally and with the family, so i'm trying to come up with something that will apply and be all inclusive.  my word for 2011 was "move" which turned out to be a wonderful pick on so many levels.  i've been praying that i'll have another ah-ha moment when it comes to this.  it's one of the few things that i have committed to that i've stuck with.  now, let me see what's next....  maybe P365 to start and actually finish?! ;)

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have some new templates up in the store today for SOSN and 50% off!  check out these Whip It Up Fast v3.  i'm starting to really enjoy these templates - need to scrap with them, myself, especially that one with the banners.

Faves of 2011

so have you ever looked back on your year of scrapping and had favorites stick out, favorite projects or layouts that just are close to your heart for one reason or another?  here's the list of my favorites (they are each clickable for more info on each) that i completed for 2011 - it's hard to pick just 10, really, though.  each layout i do, i have dumped in a part of me - i do so enjoy the process and the subject matter.

MY FAVORITES OF 2011

 

so, had to go back and count and found that i completed (sniff sniff only) 62 layouts in 2011... and have 62 layouts started (wow isn't that ironic that the numbers are the same?!) but in varying stages of % complete, most being around the 75% range.  sometimes i flow and take a break and lose the flow.  am i the only one?  i do end up going back and finishing most; however, it may take years.  i still have unfinished layouts in my bin from 2006 - they make me too happy as they are to simply delete them...  guess i need to finish.  maybe that can be my word of the year for 2012?! 

Merry

merry christmas to you and yours! 

i pray that the ultimate gift - the gift of Jesus, God come to earth as a man, sent to die as the sacrifice and risen gloriously from the grave for us - will be kept as the focus this holiday season.  it all builds up to the cross...  for that, i am eternally blessed and eternally thankful.

Today

 ah, today is a good day - taking the kids to the aquarium, the pool, then out to dinner on date night.  can't beat that.  the house is clean, the laundry is done (at least for the next 5 minutes).  not a bad way to head into the weekend, eh?

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new templates in the shop today - Circling Templates 2.  for this weekend only, when you pick these up, you have the chance to get Circling Templates 1 for just $1.00!

Elf & Freebie

have some Christmas company in town this week for an early visit - yippie.  makes it super fun for the kids to enjoy a family.  the kids have big plans for the company - plan on not only giving the full tour but also hope to go rock climbing (the idea planted thanks to a birthday party last weekend).  should be lots of fun! 

do you have a naughty Elf on the Shelf?  i was way behind the curve on this one - ours should be here in the next day or two which really gives more than enough time for him to get into trouble.  i have tons of ideas already floating around.

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have these Big Handy Alphas available in the store today at 50% off.  these are an oldie but goodie, so be sure to get them while they are on sale!

also had a few new releases from last weekend if you missed them.

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guess it's been a while since i've offered a template freebie here (there is always a free template for the template challenge (here's the one for December), don't forget, at TLP every month).  so, how about this one?  i hope to get a chance to scrap with this template (ETA:  thanks for the interest - the link has been disabled) - will probably go with a monochromatic look to contrast with the red bow....  or something!  :)

be sure to stay tuned this friday for a whole set of new templates coming to my store!  also, if you haven't yet, would love if you would consider subscribing to my new newsletter (CLICK HERE) to keep up with all the latest and greatest happenings (and get coupons!)!

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sorry for being MIA.  have had sick kids back to back and repeat again for the last 4 weeks.  whew.  FINALLY, i think i can say with confidence that we are in the clear... for now.  but, i'll take it.  i love winter..i hate winter in a new place with all new germs, allergens, etc.  :)

stay tuned - i will be updating with a bit more regluarity starting... now.  wee.

have you made your own Christmas wish list?  if so, what's on it?  and....what are you getting for yourself?  c'mon - you know you have that one (or couple of one) thing(s) you have been eyeing that you plan on gifting to yourself.  me, i did this layout that features the top few on my list (it grows in my mind every time i shop for others, but that's what after-Christmans sales are for, yes?).  this layout, Wishing, is a fun on that features a lot of goodies by CD Muckosky (and was just featured at Gallery Standouts - SWEET!!!!)

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OH MY!  don't miss this sale - my ENTIRE store at TLP is 25% off today!!  stock up on all those goodies you've been eyeing while they are on sale!