Can you relate? technorati tags: Grumpy, Mug Shots, Wordless Wednesday, Photos … [Read more...]
Scrap Happy Blog Hopper
Blogging Chicks presented a challenge when they announced their next Carnival topic: Why I Love Blogging. Since I haven't actually been blogging for years, like so many others, it made me think. Do I really love blogging? I quickly answered yes and here are just a few of my reasons: New friends! The older I get, the more I miss the close friendships I had in school. These were friends you saw … [Read more...]
Of blogs, banners, and buzz…
We've got it all happening in August... New Blog Banner and ScheduleWe hope you like the new look. It's a little taste of the book cover. Due to reader feedback, our blog schedule is at the bottom of the banner so you know what to expect and when! Real Women Scrap Website Goes LiveWe are in the final countdown to going live on the website. We're shooting for August 3rd (my 4th wedding … [Read more...]
Keep Yourself in the Picture: Planning a Personal Photo Shoot
Can you remember the last time you got out from behind the camera and had your picture taken? Do you have any current photos of yourself that you like? Or love? If you answered no, then it's time to plan a photo shoot! Here's how... Find someone to be your photographer (friend, spouse, neighbor, family member). You must feel comfortable with this person. If you'd like to use a … [Read more...]
We have a scrapbook WINNER!
The results of the Creativity Challenge are in and we have a winner of the free book giveaway... Malissa from malissasmerrygoround.blogspot.com. Malissa found my blog through blogging chicks! Check out her winning scrapbook page and read about her experience liberating her creativity! Congratulations Malissa! … [Read more...]
Saturday Sale!
Everyone loves a good sale and I am no exception. So last week I made my way to a fellow scrapper's house for her blowout sale on stamp sets. She is a former Stampin' Up consultant turned Creative Memories consultant and she was trying to clear some inventory. What a blast! I actually put some limits on myself: time and money. I could have spent all day browsing and could have broken the bank, but … [Read more...]
Liberate Your Creativity, Pt.4
FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! See below. As promised yesterday, here is my layout with limits. Remember I was only allowed one pen, one photo, and two pieces of solid-colored cardstock. Pretty surprising what you can do when forced to be creative within some limits. Now it's your turn... The Challenge Read yesterday's blog, if you haven't already. Choose an activity where you could use a … [Read more...]
Liberate Your Creativity, Pt.3
Are you ready to be liberated? The creativity workshop is back in full swing and we're going Back to Basics... Ask yourself these questions: Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Have you ever longed for a little more structure, a little less choice? Would it be nice to know exactly what to do and when to do it? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, you are in the majority. We often lead … [Read more...]
We’re All Connected
We are all so similar and yet so different, so close and yet so distant, so open and yet so hidden. Let me illustrate my point in three real women's stories. In a new blog post today, Melody Ross, CEO of Chatterbox Inc., talked about Success and Goals that matter. Her illustration was a neglected guitar that she's been trying to learn to play for 8 years. Well, off and on for 8 years. So here's … [Read more...]
Scrapbooker of the Year–Part 2
Another installment of Scrapbooker of the Year! Thank you for the great response to part 1 and my lesson learned. Sometimes we have hard choices to make about what is good versus what is good for us. This was one of those times. My mother's favorite words...Can't You Two Just Get Along! Me and My Brothers: He Started It! (truly he did!) … [Read more...]
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