If you are one of the 7 people that read my blog and have been wondering where in the world I am...I think I'm here...in Never Never Land...LOL! I thought if I made it to Friday...I'd be good. No such luck! Oh well, I'm still pluggin' away and I'll make it back to reality soon enough.
I've been challenged. By my 10 year old. She bet me $5 that I can't get up everyday at 5:30 am, be dressed with make up before I drop the girls at school until Saturday. Well, Mama has risen to this challenge...and I think everybody is pleasantly surprised! Except it's hard to keep late hours when you rise so very early. My eyes are slamming shut at 9:30...dang, I'm tired!
Our little 3 ring circus has been in full swing...lots going on in the past few weeks...our little dude turned TWO on Monday...oh my. Can you believe it? I can't. TWO. I love this picture...
I took Cash to the park on his birthday...he had SO much fun with the girls. Scott came by after work...my hard working hubs.
His birthday was pretty low key...just had fun. He helped me make cupcakes (he picked the Funfetti :), he even cracked and threw an egg in...WHOLE. yes, I took that one out :)
Still can't believe he's TWO.
Did I mention this is going to be a really long post?
You gotta check this out!!!
STORIES BY EVERYONE FREE VALENTINES!!!
Oh, and speaking of Valentines...check out the latest over at Got Crafts?
Val has a new download available that is just scrumptious!
Meanwhile back in La La Land...or Never Never Land-- I have been designing some Fiskars classes...which I really enjoy because these are very TOOL oriented projects...I love the challenge of creating new techniques with tools...very fun. A little birdy told me that Fiskars is releasing some TOTALLY AWESOME new punches at CHA...
I hope you've already got your hot little hands on the scalloped Punches that were released a while back...oh my...they are adorable. But now...hold the phone!!! They are doing stamps to coordinate with the scallop punch shapes!!!!!!!!!! Plus there is a NEW border punch that is simply scallops! (See below card and on several other below projects). IT ROCKS!!! My assignments for CHA were to do vintage styled projects using the chic new stamps...here's a peek:
Love the white Versamark ink on the beige paper...so elegant!
This is Fiskars' new rich pigment ink in gold...very nice. I call this my Civil War card. ;)
Didn't even let my Stickles dry on this one before I snapped this pic ;) LOL!! The above stamps are new Heidi Grace designs.
And you know my house addiction...or some of you might :)
I did this one for the booth as well...
Lots of lace, layers, and the ELEGANT new stamps from Fiskars!! OOoh La LA!!
In other news...guess what? It's coming...I know many of you are waiting for it! I'm so excited...I can't wait!!!
So get ready...it's coming soon! We've got some surprises up our sleeves this time around!
Did I mention I recently had an anniversary? I think I did...but I wanted to share this:
It's a page I did with some fun stuff for Fiskars...love that Letters Home line by Kimberly Poloson. Thanks to Scarlet Lime...I'm all about using beads and buttons and baubles and wire lately. Just something different and fresh!
Oh, speaking of Scarlet Lime...I LOVE that this months' project kit had a wooden hoop!!! I haven't used mine yet...but here's the layouts I did:
I've been wanting to use that & for SO LONG!!!
Simple... but I love this pic of US.
And this one too...we so seldom are able to get a family pic...I love this!!!
Sophie-- I hope you see this one!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Oh Oh...I gotta show you this. I'm such a junk hoarder! I was making cornbread the other night when I realized I was down to my last egg...
Oh no! Better add that to the grocery list! BUT WAIT!! Wouldn't this plastic egg carton make a perfect...
Drawer organizer!!! For beads and gems and loose little thingamabobs!! Yep! Sure did! Love it! Get yourself a dozen free eggs when you buy this great little organizer! LOL!!
Well, goodness this gab session is going on an hour now...can you tell I've been holed up working my tail off for a while now! As much as I'd like to stay...I better go. Must clean up my space to get back to the grindstone!
Happy Weekend!
Janna..I like how your brain works. You make me laugh..and you really have great ideas too ! I am impressed with the 5:30 thing though..that just sounds like torture. Anyway not sure if you remember me we met at I.U. in October. Will you be @ CHA winter show ? YOu have so much going on! Keep going..you are on a roll !
Take care,
Christine P.S.
Posted by: christine | January 15, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Wow! Lots going on in your world. I wondered where you had been. I missed you! Happy Birthday to Cash! He is getting so big. Your Scarlet Lime projects are gorgeous!. I LOVE her kits!She even featured one of my projects in a recent newsletter. So COOL!! I recently got my hands on an oval scallop punch from Fiskars and I am really looking forward to playing around with it. great idea for the trash to treasure project. We just did a challenge about that here:http://thebasb.blogspot.com/2009/01/challenge-4-make-it-new.html
I did your idea with rub-ons on plastic packaging. But instead of making embellishments, I used it to make my LO title letters. I am looking forward to Sketch 103. Always a good time there! Have a wonderful weekend and don't stay away so long next time. LOL!! :-)
Posted by: Dawn | January 16, 2009 at 05:10 AM
janna-
i'm quite sure there are more than seven of us that read your blog!!! anywho...glad you are back to posting - i check you every day, and i was starting to have withdrawals...i'm in a slump and in need of some inspiration!!! i think i may have found some today, so thanks! :)
Posted by: andrea | January 16, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Was wondering where you were - glad you're back! Love your family pictures and your layouts are gorgeous, as usual - love your style. The girls are really growing and Cash is turning into such a handsome young man. Anxiously awaiting Sketch 103.
Posted by: Areletha | January 16, 2009 at 08:57 AM
woo hoo a post from Janna! love my Janna fixes! and girl you gave us a lot all in one! woo hoo! love love love it all! Can't wait to see those samples at CHA in person!!! and of course the punches too! and happy happy birthday Cash!
Posted by: ginger | January 16, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Janna girl! You crack me up! Happy Birthday to Mr. Cash! He is growing up into such a little heartbreaker! And I know you are super duper busy pluggin' away over there. Know that I'm thinking about you girl! Hugs!
Posted by: Lynn G | January 16, 2009 at 10:06 AM
6 comments so far. So I must be on of the 7 people reading your blog. Love the buterflies and pattern papers and all the wonderful layouts.
Posted by: LynetteC | January 16, 2009 at 01:56 PM
I read your blog often but do not comment on it very much. The cards you are so beautiful. you just made me want to join Scarlet lime. Happy birthday to your son..he is adorable.
Posted by: Kim R | January 16, 2009 at 02:45 PM
My you have been busy...thanks for the glimpses into your world....I think the getting up early thing is going around like a virus, cause several of my friends have been challenging each other to do the same...I have made it almost 2 weeks getting up extra early and ready to be out the door whether I have to be or not...I get so much more done, but like you said when that clock hits "9 something" it's time for bed! Love all the pics of your projects...that little house is so cute...thanks for the heads up on the new Fiskars punches and that gold ink looks really nice! Looking forward to 103 class...see you later!
Posted by: Teresa Davis | January 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM
I have missed you my friend! Will I see yu at CHA?
Posted by: steph | January 16, 2009 at 10:26 PM
awesome inspiring work!!!! now to find those punches ;)
Posted by: CHrisPozzi | January 18, 2009 at 02:03 PM
You are alot like me...I can't throw anything away unless I check first to see if it scrap worthy or useful in some kind of organizational way. Happy Birthday Cash! Hope you had a great day. I love your little house...something I might like to try. I bet the $5 you will win will go towards the morning coffee...LOL.
Looking forward to GS103... see you then.
Posted by: Tina | January 18, 2009 at 08:59 PM
Hey JW- it's been a while since I checked out anyone's blog.. thought I'd stop by and say Hi. How are you doing? Your stuff is, as always, stunning. Makes me wanna scrap again. Hopefully one day soon. Thanks for that lovely email. I miss you, girl! Hope all is well and wow that little Cash of yours is getting so big! Take care, xoxo Kel
Posted by: Kelly | January 20, 2009 at 11:29 AM
I'm always one for a challenge but I don't think I would make it though that one...way to go for making it through!
Posted by: Kristin Faust | January 20, 2009 at 04:14 PM
Janna, my friend....Happy Anniversary...Happy Birthday to Cash...beautiful work here and so inspirational. Can you consider doing a class or something at Got Crafts? for that house? I'm totally loving it. Love your work and I can't wait for GS103 because I miss you girl.
Posted by: Bessie | January 20, 2009 at 04:29 PM
You are hilarious! I love that new organizer, and such a bonus that it comes with free eggs:)
Posted by: Houston | January 24, 2009 at 06:48 AM
Dies ist ein großer Ort. Ich möchte hier noch einmal.
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