I'm alive.
I've been getting emails asking if I'm alive...or if I needed a "guest blogger" (LOL! Stephanie :) Yes, indeed, I'm still here. I took a little break --needed some time to refresh and renew and tie up some loose ends and enjoy my family. Don't we all need that sometimes? I feel better now. I feel like I can jump back and hit it hard again now.
Gosh...what's been happening? Finished up the Crafty Adventure posts last week-- and its been just wonderful! Still have folks signing up and thats great too!! So far about 140 crafty ladies from all corners of the US and across the globe have decided to get crafty with me!! Wow...I'm amazed, humbled and feel incredibly blessed! And I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone. Its been a great experience and I've got lots of new crafty friends now!
Look for the next creative session to begin June 1...I'll update later!
Speaking of crafty friends...my wonderful friend Donna Salazar is hosting a charity event on May 31st at the Red Bee in Tustin, CA. It is being organized by Scrapbook Royalty. WOW! Its for such a worthy cause and it will be a fabulous event. If you have time to check it out you can visit Donna's blog to read all about it.
Today...I have a major cleanup in the office. Between finishing up the Adventure and various other projects...whoaa!! My crafty space is indeed---DEMOLISHED! Its probably the worst ever...so I must attend to that. And the dreaded POST OFFICE...anyone that knows me very well--KNOWS that I hate to go to the post office. I can Fed Ex stuff all day--but the PO is a different story. LOL!!
Have you seen these?? Downloadable Lessons from some of the designers at Fiskars. Valerie Salmon used the NEW border punches in ways I could've never imagined!! WOW! And wait till you see what Becky Novacek did with an old book! That girl amazes me. Lisa Storms created some simply fab home decor and creative pieces with the Ultra ShapeXpress! Talk about some creative geniuses!! Very inspiring stuff!
With everything lately, I've barely had any opportunity to work outside...but look what Scott has been doing out back...
...with Cash's help of course :) He's got potatoes already coming up and this last week he planted his corn, tomatoes and peppers. I want to plant some eggplant (mmm...one of my favorite things :) and maybe some canteloupe. We haven't had room for a garden until we moved....such a blessing to have some space to grow (kids and veggies :) again.
Well, I've blabbed enough. Gotta get started on this creative chaos! Take care--jw
Hey girl! Glad to see you back! Wow! The garden is looking good. It probably won't be warm enough here to start mine til next month sometime. I really want to tell ya, I had the best time taking the online class. I am really looking forward to June 1st. Enjoy your weekend! :-)
Posted by:dawn | April 25, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Your creative and inspiring blog has been nominated for the Arte y Pico award. See my blog for details and don't forget to snag the logo! :D thanks for always inspiring me Janna!
Posted by:Chris Pozzi | April 25, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Welcome back.We have missed you.and I hear ya loud and clear on the rest and rejuvenate thing...can't wait to start adventure #2 on June 1st. Have a super weekend..p.s.LOVE the garden...I want to come visit!
Posted by:steph | April 25, 2008 at 03:55 PM
So glad that you are alive! What a great garden, I would love to do something like that! Have a great weekend.
Posted by:houston | April 25, 2008 at 07:43 PM
WELCOME BACK! I was beginning to wonder....I did not get a chance to say thank U for such a FUN time during the 'crafty adventure' series & met some FAB gals in the process. I LOVED it-and will join again in the future 4 sure. I've been checkin' out 2 Peas to see what I may purchase with my prize when I get it- tee hee!!
Posted by:Tami R | April 25, 2008 at 08:28 PM
So good to see you back on blog!Beautiful garden! I wish i could do that! Save money! This summer is going to be expensive especially with $4 gas!
Enjoy your garden!! :)
Posted by:angie | April 26, 2008 at 07:14 AM
Just checking in with you, Miss Janna. It was so nice to get to chat with you the other day and I promised it wouldn't be so long until the next time so I'm trying to uphold my bargain! :)
Love the look of the garden. I wish I had the energy to try that as my yard has had a garden in it for over 40 years (uh, until I moved in - HA!)
Have a wonderful weekend! ~k.
Posted by:Kelly | April 26, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Really enjoyed your crafty adventure. I'm a little slow so I'm still working on the projects but I'm having lots of fun!
Posted by:Lisa N | April 27, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Welcome back to blog land......your garden is looking fantastic! You're SO going to enjoy all of those yummy veggies this summer. Mmmmmmmm.
Posted by:Jana | April 27, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Yes! I have been wondering about you too!
Your Fiskars project is darling!!!
Posted by:Leslie Herbert | April 29, 2008 at 02:37 PM