I'm a Guest CT Member for Traci Reed - July 2007

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted last. It's been hectic and crazy around here. Just a few things have been happening and I'm so excited to share them with you!

1. First of all, and what I am most excited about...June 27th we went for another IVF transfer and I'm feeling great. Slight cramping, VERY exhausted, sore from the injections, but positive that this time is the keeper. 3rd times the charm they say! We find out next Wednesday the 11th. I'm sure that will be a BIG posting when we get the positive sign! For now, I'll just keep working and keep my mind clear of wanting to POAS!! Hard to do, but this time I'm gonna make it!

2. I was selected to be Guest CT for TRACI REED!!! Yes, I know....she's awesome. Just as I was thinking that I really wanted to get into scrapping more and possibly learn more about the trade of designing, I found out how to apply for CT and who was looking for new members. Now, I almost missed the cut off for Traci, but she chose me for July as a guest to her CT Team and I couldn't be more excited. Here are a few layouts that I've recently made using her SUPER COOL We're Solid Paper Paks. Visit ScrapbookGraphics.com to get the entire set! These are just too cool and are the only papers you really need in your scrappin' arsenal!!!

My Dog Diogee, Using Traci Reed's Neutrally Yours Bg, Other Goodies from Traci Reed's He'll Break Your Heart Kit

Made With Love, Used Traci Reed's We're Solid, Baby It's You papers and Traci's Faded Tee Kit

Red Riley, Used Traci Reed's We're Solid Papers - Follow The Rainbow, Alpha by Retrodiva and Circle Stamp was a freebie at Designer Digitals.

and one more...

Bubbles With My Sister, using Traci's Terrific Baby It's You papers and those ADORABLE bubble wands are from Traci Reed's Blow Me A Bubble Element Kit!!!

Traci Reeds Kits are found Here and Here! Visit her Blog and sign up for goodies too!!

WOW!! You made it through this OOOOOOOH so LOOONG posting! Thanks!

That really means a lot to me. Next posting I will introduce another Designer that I've been creating layouts for. Her name is Lorene Hill and she's got some really cute new stuff to show off. I'll direct you to her store and blog and show you some layouts!

Until next time, have a wonderful life!!

Stephanie

The 17 year CICADAS!!!

If you know about Cicadas, than you know that they are here. It's been 17 years and they are back. I remember them from the 70's, but I missed them when they returned in the 90's.

Their sound is so cool. They look neat with their shiny wings and red eyes. Not many fans around here for them, but we went and visited the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL the past week and saw them!!! How cool, there were millions of them. You couldn't even walk in the grass without crushing hundreds of them.

Here are some really cool pictures of them. If you have a moment, visit the YouTube link and check out the video - it's really cool!!

Talk to you later!

Check out this YouTube Cicada Video: It's so cool!!

WOW! It's sure been awhile

Well, last time I wrote, I was still in the running for the Queen of the Crop 2007 at ScrapbookGraphics.com.



I won't be queen this year...sniff, maybe next year. The competition was stiff and what a great way for me to have my layouts seen. I was in competition with about 100+ other scrappers and by far I was not the most talented. The competition is still going on, it is in it's final week, but you can still vote for your favorite. Remember, every vote means dollars towards a chosen charity!



There will be more chances for me to be a queen at scrapping. I guess I'll just have to be content with being Queen of my Home!



Talk to you later...

Man have I been bad...

I'm sorry, no postings from me in a LONG time! It's been busy, I'm still trying to get used to working full time again. Seems like my days just fly by without much time for myself. Well, that will change. I'm starting to do more things for myself now and learning to enjoy them.

This morning, just after I got up, I went for a drive to a few wildlife reserve areas to get some new pictures. I didn't get anything good, but it was nice to just go and do something for myself.

This evening Bob and Riley have gone to a Chicago Fire soccer game with a friend. It's really nice. I've got the entire house to myself all night. Been scrappin' up a storm. No TV, No video games going, nothing but the sound of me typing away. Strange how I can enjoy that, huh? Well, I do.

I probably should have gone for a manicure/pedicure, but I wanted to get a few pages scrapped. I'm hoping to land a few Creative Team assignments. I'd love to be able to scrap for a few designers specifically. Especially the ones that I've applied to, their designs are awesome and I really use their kits alot!

We'll see. For now, here are a few new layouts I've done and some new pictures that I took recently.

I hope you enjoy. Talk to you soon!

Punk Love Kit by Traci Reed

I Dig Dirt Kit by Traci Reed

Background: Berna, Notepaper: Doris Castle, Sunshine Brite, X Stitching: Katie P., Hung Up Tags Crooked Stitching: Doris Castle, Sunshine BriteSafety Pin: Katie P., Vintage Safety Pins

Traci Reed's Boy Theory Kit and Maya's Scribblers & FreeSpirit Kits
Traci Reed's Filmstrip from her Serene Elements and Tina Chamber Wordart

It's the end of Week 4, Vote for Me at the Queen of the Crop Contest that is being held at Scrapbook Graphics!! Your vote will be helping to support the American Cancer Society

Visit HERE to vote today! $2.00 is a small investment to help people out!