Have you seen it???

Imaginisce has some more new collections coming out and you can check it all out on their website.

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER

GEEK IS CHIC

So hop on over and check them out! I KNOW you will love both of them.

Happy Harvest Release - Day 3

Today I get to share with you the projects that I created using Happy Harvest (thankfully I had these done a few weeks ago before my big scare last week). I love fall and this collection is just so rich & warm in colors and patterns. I loved it!

First off is a card. I cut the shape using my Cricut and then embossed the cardstock.

"Happy Fall"

"Fall"

"Pumpkin Picking Memories"

"Simple Joys"

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Happy Harvest:papers, diecuts, Glam Rocks, canvas), Core'dinations cardstock, 3L (Foam squares), Fiskars border punches

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Harvest Release

I'm still taking it easy here but wanted to let you know that Imaginisce is having a release party this week for the Happy Harvest collection.

You don't want to miss it because the Design Team has created some amazing projects once again and, of course, as usual there's some prizes to be won as well. So make sure to check out the blog posts this week.

I'll have some things to share for you on Wednesday. I had a great time with this collection and I know you will too when it hits the stores near you!

Thanks again to all of you for your prayers. I appreciate it.

Winner ... and a bit of a bumpy week!

I'm sorry for the delay in announcing the winner from My Scrapbook Studio post HERE. It's been a bit of bumpy road for me this past week and I'll share that with you in a moment.

But first I want to share with you the winner of those Imaginisce goodies I posted HERE.

The winner is ......

Danielle said...

Great Scrap Space!

I took over my nursery, its small, but it works!

I love baskets! All my punches are in a huge basket that sits on my floor next to my desk for easy reach

4:41 AM

Congratulations Danielle. If you could email me with your mailing info that would be super!

So on to my story of this past week's events.

This whole experience has come as a HUGE shock!
I took the kids to school on Monday morning, came back home, changed into my running clothes 'cause I was going to go for a run. Went to the bathroom and then realized I forgot something upstairs. All of sudden (and I mean this was just a sudden thing) I had these strange ache in my upper middle chest. And then the ache and pain starting going down the back of my arms. It was strange. It wasn't sharp pains but the intense tension inside. I don't know what it was but something told me that I shouldn't go run. So I decided to have a shower instead and just get dressed for the day. I went out & did some errands 'cause we're planning a b-day party for my middle one (9th b-day) this Saturday. While I was out I still had this wierd ache and it was really uncomfortable. I came back home and the pain had subsided somewhat but was still there but I went about & cleaned off our front porch and swept it then went inside, had some lunch and spent some time on the computer before picking up my kids.

I started to feel the ache and pain seemed to get more intense when we got back home. I phoned my mom to ask her about some things and mentioned my pain to her & she said I should go to the hospital. Well, I hate going to the hospital because I truly thought it would pass. I was even going to wait it out 'til the next day. After getting off the phone I decided to go to a walk-in clinic first so I rounded up my kids and not everyone was being very co-operative so that made it harder. But they eventually realized that mommy wasn't feeling very well at all. I get to the clinic and they're not taking anyone, I mentioned that I was having chest pains and they said go right to the hospital. So I'm beside myself now thinking ok, I've got to drive there with my kids ... Lord please keep us safe. I phone my hubby and tell him where I'm headed. (now I have to admit that I kind of complain to him about pains that I have and his response is usually not all that sympathetic ... and I can't blame him but this time for some reason he felt it was different.) He met me at Emerg and we waited it out. I had several tests done until they realized that something was wrong and told me I was having a heart attack. A HEART ATTACK!!!! I couldn't believe it! Me. I'm only 42 years old!!!

They weren't too sure what the exact problem was and said that I needed to have an angiogram done at another hospital. (this is when they go through your groin with a catheter-type instrument and up to the heart to check out what's wrong I was taken by ambulance the next day. They found out that the left descending anterior artery has spontaneously dissected (torn). They had to put in 2 stents in order for it to open up again and have the blood flowing. I was awake for the procedure (as it wasn't an "operation" where they cut you open) so even though it was painful and uncomfortable it was kind of cool to watch it on the monitor as they were working. Of course, that was in between me sleeping and waking myself up with my snores! Great huh?
I am so grateful to the hospital staff and doctors as everyone was so nice and wonderful. It was amazing. And the response was so quick that I'm so thankful to God for his watchful care over me & my family.
The doctors don't know why this happened as it is a very rare thing - like 1 in a million people have it. Often women who are pregnant or post-menopausal.

But I am doing ok now and resting at home. I will definitely be taking it easy and learning how to manage things that stress me out so much (as I'm not very good at that and let little things really get to me).So I've got some learning to do.

Anyways, thanks to all of you for being patient with me in posting the winner. You never know what can happen in life and this was a reminder to not take any of it for granted. Realize what is MOST important in your life and love & hug them everyday!!

And ladies, if you ever, EVER feel any kind of strange feeling in your chest whatsoever DO NOT IGNORE IT!!!! I was going to that and I'm so glad that I didn't ... because I might not be here today to share my story with you. So please, I encourage each & every one of you to get yourself to the hospital immediately if you ever feel anything out of the ordinary. Don't ignore your body. (yes, as you can see I will definitely be a HUGE advocate for heart disease now.)

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and thanks to so many of you who I know have been praying for me & my family. We truly appreciate it.

Just a reminder ...

you still have today to leave a comment on my blog post HERE and the Imaginisce blog post HERE. Contest will close tonight and I will announce a winner on Wednesday!!

Thanks for all the great comments so far. I have read each & every one and it's great to read where all of you create.

It's about time!!!

Today I'm sharing a post on the Paper Trunk blog. I created a layout about my youngest losing his very first tooth.

Here's some peeks. But for the full view of my layout you'll have to hop on over to the Paper Trunk blog to check it out! :)

Have a great weekend!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I want to wish a Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!!

Where I create

Hi there,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Today I am sharing my scrappy space on the Imaginisce blog. So if you want a peek into my room then hop on over there.

If you've made your way from there already ... then welcome to my blog and thanks for taking a look at my creative space.

ADDED: I had someone ask me about how I organized all my patterned paper in my closet. I orgaznize it all by manufacturer. I'm pretty familiar with what many of the lines look like and what designs they have so I usually know where to look for certain papers. I do, however, have some Christmas themed papers in one section.

I also keep all my Canadian Scrapbooker supplies separate from my own product and that is organized by manufacturer as well. Just makes it easier for me. Hope that helps a bit.

As I mentioned I have a little giveaway ... in honor of all our scrappy spaces!!

All you have to do is a leave a comment here on my blog (and the Imaginisce blog) and tell me 2 things about your scrappy space. (i.e. what's your favorite storage system and where you create (bedroom, basement, etc).

Once you've done that I'll enter your name in a random drawing for a chance to win:

an Imaginisce D-stress tool

Fabric Roly Rosies (pink)

Roly Rosies

Fabric Petal Roller

So .... what are you waiting for??

You have until Mon., June 20th to leave a comment.

Winner will be announced on Wed., June 22nd.

Father's Day gifts

Today on the Imaginisce blog some of the Design Team members are sharing some projects that they've made for Father's day using Imaginisce products and Spellbinders dies.

I decided this year to get my kiddos involved a bit in this project.

I created a mini album from scratch using 5"x 5" pieces of chipboard. I covered them with patterned papers from Apple Cider collection (last year's fall collection).

On the front of the album I used a Spellbinders Nestabilities die (blue cardstock) along with a Spellbinders Shapeabilities die (label in yellow cardstock) for the title part. I had my children write a little something on 2 tags. My boys were getting creative and enjoying this and colored some pictures on the back of their tags. I included these tags beside their pictures and bound it all together with my Bind-it-all machine.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Apple Cider papers & rub-ons), Core'dinations, Spellbinders (Lacey Circles, Grommet Tags), American Crafts Thickers

Have a super day!!

Father's day cards

Hi there.

Today I'm sharing a Father's day card on TIS (The Inspired Scrapbooker). Here's a peek at the card.

Make sure to pop on over there and check out some of the other Designers work as well.

And tomorrow I'll be sharing a Father's day give (a mini album). Some of the Imaginisce Designers will be sharing a few projects as well on the Imaginisce blog. So mark that down on your calendars.

On Thursday I'll be sharing my scrappy space on the Imaginisce blog as well and I'll be having a little give away on my blog so I KNOW that you don't want to miss that!!

Have a great day!

Very excited

I was asked to join My Little Bit Of Whimsy's Design Team!!! I'm just thrilled as Stephanie has the most amazing embellishments.

If you have never seen them before then you must head on over to the Whimsy Shop and see all the goodies . I love them!!

I'm looking forward to working with the other gals on the team: Lydia Jackson, Stacey Young, Zoe Nembert, and Sarah Jane Dowsett.

Thanks for letting me share my happy news of the day!!!

I'm off to bed as I had an enjoyable weekend with my family enjoying the beautiful weather here!!

Another challenge for you!

I've got another great challenge for you - this one is about JOURNALING.

I know many of you struggle with this area when it comes to scrapbooking and some of you are just too scared to even begin doing it. Right? Well, then this would be a great challenge for you. Even if you just add a sentence or two about the photo (details like the event, the place, the date, etc). or you could add a favorite quote or poem. It all counts.

If you head on over to the Core'dinations blog or CLICK HERE you find out all about it.

Basically what you have to do is:

• Journal
• Use Core'dinations cardstock
• Link your projects to the blog post that I've linked at the top or you post on the Facebook Page (of course, make sure to like us there! ;))
• And last of all, show off a cool Core' technique and you get an extra chance to win!!!

Are you up for the challenge?? I hope so!! One randomly selected winner will win some Core'dinations Cardstock!!! And trust me ... you won't be disappointed!

And remember if you don't want people to read your journaling you can always make it hidden as I did with this layout.

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Monthly Challenge

Well, it looks like it's that time once again. Another month gone and a new one has arrived. And you know what that means right?? Another fun challenge over at Imaginisce!!

This month's challenge is to use the following picture as your inspiration and then somewhere on your layout (card, altered item, etc) you need to incorporate the words or a line from this song, "Summer Holiday" by Cliff Richards.

Here are the words:

We're all going on a summer holiday
no more working for a week or two.
Fun and laughter on our summer holiday,
no more worries for me or you,
for a week or two.

We're going where the sun shines brightly
we're going where the sea is blue.
we've all seen it on the movies,
now let's see if it's true.

Everybody has a summer holiday
doin' things they always wanted to
So we're going on a summer holiday,
to make our dreams come true
for me and you.
for me and you.

And here's the inspiration piece.

Here's my take on the whole challenge. I decided to use some Glam Rocks in similiar colors, kept with the circle theme as well.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (papers & canvas sticker from Little Cutie collection, Glam Rocks and i-rock tool), Core'dinations Cardstock, Divine Twine (yellow), Fiskars border punch, Colorbox ink pad (Creamy Brown)

Make sure to hop on over to the blog to check out what the rest of the Design Team has created and how they've been inspired.