Janna Wilson

So much to say...so little time...

I cannot.  CAN NOT.  I just can't believe that it is June 30.  Oh my.  It just can't be!  I've been so busy, the days just fly by and it seems I miss weeks at a time!  I won't complain...I've made lots of progress over the last weeks...we are in FULL ON potty training mode!  Yes, we are! Our grass (his favorite place to go) has been watered A LOT!  It's going pretty good...I'm afraid to say..."he's potty trained" because I can hardly believe it has been so easy!  Today we had a full day of underwear...no accidents!  [email protected]@[email protected]&^%&#*   YES!  Serious! I'm so happy...excited...and proud! 

He's a swimming maniac too!!!  We've just about got him waterproof!  He swims underwater a few feet...and we're still working on that!  Check him out here:

 

It just so happens that this page is a special treat!!  Not only did I create it with the June Scarlet Lime kit, it's featured in one of our EXCLUSIVE scrap along videos in Got Sketch 104! 

(yes, I'm a dork on camera...but I'll do anything for scrapbooking!!! LOL)

It's basically me (Val does one too) working from start to finish on a sketch layout...it's pretty neat to see the process and learn what goes through someone's mind as they are creating.  I know that I even learned a couple of great tips from Val's video!

Class is winding up this week but you can still sign up if you're needing a little scrappy pick me up!  I think you'll LOVE it...and the hundreds of layouts posted in the student gallery are FANTABULOUS!!!!

I'm trying to embrace the fourth as hubs keeps telling me we have this, and we have that to attend/host...I just take life like one hour at a time, you know?  I did do a project a week or so ago that is so fun, so cute, I can barely keep it under wraps!  So, I'll sneak you a peek!  It's a super cute, FOURTH of July layout from a couple years ago...having fun with my Twinkle Twinkle star Squeeze Punch!  

Check out this AMAZING article on STAR POWER right HERE!  Lisa Storms is one of THE most amazing scrap-crafters in the world...period.

Totally off subject...this December is my 15th wedding anniversary.  15.  We've officially been together over half my life...LOL!  Crazy, isn't it...and I still love that dude...

...more than ever. :) and not just because he's totally hot, uh, I mean handsome. LOL!

Speaking of love birds...here's a little card I made for a Fiskars make & take for CHA...using some of my favorite Fiskars tools...

And another:

Check out some more great projects along the same lines here.

Did I mention we got a cat?  Well, actually, Abby got a cat for her birthday (from Grandma & Grandpa).  She's doing a great job of taking care of him and loving him very much!

(just a little sneak peek from my last GS104 sketch...shh!)

Well, I've got to get my beauty rest...or I'll never be able to get my jog in -in the a.m.  6 a.m. will be here before I can shut my eyes!

Night night!
jw

busy busy!

As usual, I'm spinning my plates, putting out the fires with the biggest flames, working on projects that are due YESTERDAY or sometimes the day before!  Why oh why do I procrastinate?  I enjoy what I do SO very much when I am not in a mad rush...but strangely enough I feel that I can be more creative when I'm under that clock ticking pressure? 

Speaking of, I was just thinking how much I am enjoying Got Sketch 104...I have to be honest, the pages that I've done for our Got Sketch series are among my all time favorites.  The latest addition to the group is no different...but you know I love it because it's all about my sweet Sara...here's a peek:

This go around, it's all about the 4 x 6 "get-er-done" fabulous sketch designs...but we've added a few fun twists and some interest with the photos...you 104 gals know what I'm talking about? Right?  This particular layout...up to SEVEN pics...yes, I said seven!  Definitely check it out if you need a scrappy pick me up or need some ideas on how to pack your pages with photos!

Two of our videos in GS104 are what we call "scrap alongs" which was such a fun experience too!  You can see the entire process of how Val and I work with sketches on the EXCLUSIVE videos...what sketch we start with, how we make it our own and why, and all the rest!  It's a neat process!  You can see exactly how I created this layout from scratch:

I have to share something else...so beautiful and creative.  Sophie made this and she reads my blog and she thought it would be most wonderful if this scrapbook page was displayed on my blog...

Very nice, huh!?  She made this TOTALLY by herself! Thanks Sophie for letting me pretty up my blog with this!

Well, I'm back to work now...lots to check off my list today!
xoxo

Save a little cash and get crafty!!

Hey y'all...I'm knee deep creating today but wanted to remind you that today is the last day to save $3 on Got Sketch 104-- or ANY other of mine and Val's Got Crafts classes and/or downloads.  Check it out right here on the GS104 info page: http://gotcrafts.typepad.com/classes/got-sketch-104.html  REMEMBER!!!! The coupon EXPIRES TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT so go on over to the Got Crafts site to save a little green!

Val's got the first sketch and you know it's a dandy!  A little eye candy above...are those Scarlet Lime goodies I spy?  Hmmm?  Spend some time scrappin this summer with a Got Sketch class! 

Everybody I know is heading to the beach...wish I was!  Staycation for us!  The pool is just right and we can always pick weeds instead of hunting for seashells, right!?  LOL!!!  Anyway...wanted to share something fun you can do with seashells you find this summer!  Check out this project over at www.fiskarscrafts.com.  I got these shells from my friend Karen on a trip to K2 Scrapbook Studio (one of my best trips ever :) in Sarasota, Florida a few years ago...I've been wanting to do something special with them and I like this fun little canvas!

Oh goodness...I've got to get back to work...but I had to say hey!  Maybe later I'll give you a peeky at what I've been working on?  ttfn :) jw

summer time...wooo hoooo!!!!

A few of you have noticed that I've been MIA.  We've been out of school here one full week.  I have to say...I think I enjoyed this week more than any other in a LONG time...with the exception of a few baubles (a major case of poison ivy, Sara was in a car accident with a friend, etc...) --but all is good now.  I really want to soak up the summer.  Last year, I think summer was my busiest time of the year...I really want to have some fun with the kids and not be stuck indoors all summer.  Plus, now that I've shed nearly 20 lb. I feel much better, have more energy and want to get out and kick up my heels! 

Gotta share this month's Scarlet Lime:

I had fun with the sequins in this kit...more to come later this month!

Are you ready to recap this past school year?  Well, I did a fun mini book project that you can download from the Fiskars website...check it out.

You'll find it here or at www.fiskarscrafts.com under the weekly PROJECT DOWNLOAD (lower left of the page).  Lots more to come from the crafty Fiskars designers and some fabulous guests!

You know what...I feel like taking some pictures...I think I will. :)