GOOD CITIZEN

We received a note in Ethan's folder last Friday that he'd be receiving an award at a ceremony this morning. I asked him what it was all about and, of course, he had no idea. I was so proud when they called his name for the 'Good Citizen' Award! He was one of three students in his class to receive it (have I mentioned there are almost 30 students in his class ???) and we were supposed to hold our applause till the end. I was good. I didn't applaud. But I sure did scream like a banshee - 'EEEEEEEETHAAAAAAAN!!' Yeah. I'm THAT mom. My camera sucks. The pictures came out dark. Thankfully, DH got the ceremony on film.

The Life Preservers Club crop was this past weekend. It was so fun! I was able to complete three challenges between all the chatting and playing :) If you haven't joined us for one of our crops - you've got to visit for the next one!

I'll leave you with some of my latest stuff :)

HELLO AGAIN

January has been filled with out of town guests, reorganizing, more guests and scrapping. I love love love having company stay with me. It feels like the holidays aren't over quite yet :) So, this weekend my cousin and his family are coming to stay the weekend and the day they leave, my parents arrive!

Thankfully, I found some time for personal scrapping this week. It feels like forever since I scrapped some pages for myself! I got a bunch done using my LPSC December kits and a bunch more using older kits. If feels SO GOOD to open up those kits and start using them!

I'm thinking of doing another show in March. I haven't really decided. I'm not sure how big it is so I don't know that it'll be worth the effort - shows are ALOT of work!

Anyway, I'll leave you with the projects I've done this month. Brace yourself - there's a bunch :) Have a great weekend, everyone! Hopefully, it won't be another 3 weeks before I visit again :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010. I thought for sure we'd be traveling in flying cars and living in the moon by now. Too much 'Twilight Zone'? Perhaps. But, I'm glad my feet are still planted here on Earth. I'm not much for flying :)

November and December are always a little crazy around here. A flurry of birthdays (7), anniversaries (2), school plays and activites, Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations and, of course, WhimsyPics stuff! Every year I say I'm going to start Christmas planning and creating early. Failed again this year. Maybe next year? I need to get organized!

I don't have any resolutions, per se. There are lots of things I'd like to accomplish, personal goals, if you will. I need more devotional time, I need to take better care of myself and I want to create more. I will make a concerted effort to focus on what's really important and take it from there.

I've got 3 months of new creations that I haven't posted - but I won't bore you with the photos! LOL You know you can always find me on FACEBOOK and FLICKR and, of course, LIFE PRESERVERS CLUB.

I'll leave you with some of my December Card Kit creations. Many blessings to you in this New Year! Thank you for being my blog friend :)

MY PURCHASE

So, I didn't make any money at the show yesterday. But somehow I managed to spend money I didn't have! :) I LOVE books. LOVE.

As fate would have it, the table next to me was occupied by a bookbinder! Michael Greer of Leatherbound Book Works makes the most fabulous leatherbound book & journals. I held out till the very end of the show - then I just couldn't take it anymore!

He had a tiny Christmas tree on his table adorned with tiny book ornaments. I loved them and hoped they weren't for sale because I knew I just couldnt resist. Well, it turns out they were for sale so I bought two; one for each of my kids :P These tiny leatherbound books hold the story 'Twas the night before Christmas' complete with illustrations! They will definately be the keepsake ornament of 2009.

IT'S OVER

I'm too tired to write but I just wanted to share some pictures of my table at the show today. I had lots of fun, met some great people, saw some cool stuff, heard some great music but I didn't make alot of (or almost any!) money. That's ok 'cause it was my first show ever and it was a great learning experience. I just want to give a big thank you to the Etsy community for making me look like a pro. I took all of the advice I found on the forums, made a list, checked it twice and it made me look like a million bucks. I love you, Etsians :)

So, here's my booth and stuff. I didn't buy anything for the display at all. I had the table, tablecloth, cake plates, display trees, easels & tray around the house. I had Henry go through the garage and find all unused pieces of scrap wood and used them as pedestals and a makeshift display for hanging my cards. I used a box that came with one of Ethan's toys to hang some dowels to display my ACEOs - I painted everything white. :) Having NO MONEY didn't stop me! Enjoy.







I think I'm going to bed now. Yes, I know it's only 7pm but I'm pooped! G'nite all!

BUSY BUSY BUSY

Mom has come and gone. We had an intimate little dinner party at my sister's house for Mom's birthday while she was here. Loads of fun and laughter and silliness. I can't wait for my Mom and Dad to move here. I wish they would hurry!

I'm so nervous about the ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS event this Saturday! I'm so afraid of not having enough stuff and that I'll forget something. I have my list of must haves that I've gathered from my seasoned etsy craft show sellers. Wish me luck :) I'll be sure to post photos and report back when it's all done!

If you're in the Durham, NC area this Saturday check us out - it'll be fun! And be sure to stop by the WhimsyPics table and say hi :)

FRONT PAGE AGAIN!

Thanks to MeliMelon who curated this treasury :) It was on etsy's front page this morning at 3am. I'll take it!