Well, let's start with the some fun stuff and then I will move onto the REALLY fun stuff. If you know me or have ever seen my scrapbook pages, you know I am in love with the word FUN and I really over use it. I remember my mom telling me once that I should try to find a husband on more criteria then just FUN. Hmmm... Tom is fun, so I don't know if I agree (and oh, so much more!).
Ok, on to the fun stuff. My dear FUN (a criteria for friends as well) friend Jamie Harper sent me some (yummy and fun) Teresa Collins products to work with. I really had never worked with her products before as they are more graphic then I usually use, but when I went to Reflections, my feelings changed. I took a class from Stephanie Ackerman and she taught me how to use more graphic products in a FUNNNNNNN way! We made a super cute mini album using the family line that I just loved. So I came home and decided it was time to work with the products Jamie had sent me.
Speaking of my fun, cute, loving and much loved husband, here we are celebrating 10 years last May. I can't decide if that is a look of love OR toleration on his face.
If you aren't having FUN yet reading this blog post, I recommend you leave at this point as it is going to be long. But then again, I'm not going to announce those WINNERS until the very end...
Here is another layout using some of the delicious pink yumminess. Yeah, no surprises here; I love my dog... And thank you to the very fun and talented Cindy Tobey who inspired me to tie a bow and make one end long like this (and I can't stop doing it!):
And next, another layout using the family red and black line which was perfect for this photo from years ago I had printed, but never scrapped:
Here are several images of the lovely and fun mini book Stephanie Ackerman taught at Reflections a couple weeks ago. And if any of the attendees found my "M", could you let me know? Our home is just not the same without it!
Many of you are probably sticking around for this next part, so without further ado, the winners of the two new CK Easier-than-Ever Scrapbooking 2 books are:
Oooops - I forgot to pick them. Let me run upstairs where my two girls are in the bath and ask them each to pick a number between 1 and 71. I'll be right back - the wait is almost OVER!
Chloe picked number 9: leana
Sophie picked number 24: erin s
If this is you, please send me your address and I will have Creating Keepsakes send the book to you next week. Thanks to everyone for entering!
And have a super FUN three day weekend!!! Suzy
PS - And to REWARD those who have stuck around for this long, Jamie has agreed to send someone that leaves a comment on this blog post a goodie bag of Teresa Collins YUMMINESS! (US only please) I'll announce a winner on Thursday morning, May 21st. Thank you!
Love this post, especially that first picture! Thanks for the chance to win some yumminess. I could use some yummy in my life. :O)
Posted by: Lisa | May 16, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Woohoo! More giveaways!! You rock! :)
Posted by: Tricia Gray | May 16, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Gorgeous layouts Suzy! You use TC products very well! :) (I don't need to be in the drawing. Just wanted to comment on your awesome work!)
((hugs))
Posted by: cindy tobey | May 16, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Great use of the products. That mini-book looks absolutely awesome!
Posted by: Maria | May 16, 2009 at 04:29 PM
I'd love a chance to win some Teresa Collins - THANKS!!
Posted by: Julie, momto7 | May 16, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Winning some Teresa Collins goodies sounds FUN!!! Hehe!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | May 16, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Congrats to the winners.
BTW...love that bow trick...definitely have to use that!
Posted by: Renee | May 16, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Your work is amazing, as always! Thanks for the inspiration...
Posted by: Megan | May 16, 2009 at 06:37 PM
It was nice seeing you at Reflections! You have completed some great layouts!!
Posted by: susan m | May 16, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Congrats to the winners! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Carrie C. | May 16, 2009 at 08:11 PM
congrats to the winners of the CK mags! Looove the family memories album. Way cute! Excited for another chance to win some goodies!
Posted by: Melanie | May 17, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Love what you did with the TC lines. You should never doubt that you can rock it out!!
Posted by: Melinda | May 17, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Love the LO's....you are just one generous chica this week!!
Posted by: annie | May 17, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Great job with TC. You are right, it is a new "look" for you; however, your "fun" self jumps off the pages as always!!! In total agreement about Christine M. she is an extraordinary talent and person as well. Enjoy your week.
Posted by: Dorothy Hassat | May 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I love looking at your work. It's always so inspiring. I'd love the chance to win some TC goodies. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Elisa | May 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM
AMAZING...WELL DONE....GOOD WORK....I LOVE IT...AND AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO PROUD THAT I, (little ol' me)WAS ABLE TO INSPIRE YOU!
Posted by: stephanie | May 17, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Great Layouts Suzy! Your Reflections project is looking good even though it is missing the "m" .. I'll be glad to donate mine to you.
Would love to WIN the TC goodies and hope to see YOU soon.
Lia
Posted by: Lia Biscoe | May 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM
You are SOOOOO creative. Your layouts have such a great look to them.
Posted by: Kimberly | May 17, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Definitely FUN layouts! I'm glad you are getting another "m" for home...it is rather funny (in an off humor sort of way) without it :)
Posted by: Melanie C | May 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Suzy, you are hilarious!! I love reading your blog and seeing all your pages. I especially like the book you did at Reflections with the coils in different spots on the book. Keep dazzling us with your stuff!!
Posted by: Sandy | May 18, 2009 at 04:29 AM
Fabulous LO's! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies! :)
Posted by: Dao Thao | May 18, 2009 at 07:54 AM
I love your work. You are so talented. Are you teaching a class this summer or any time soon? I loved the album you did last year at the Oasis.
Posted by: Karen | May 18, 2009 at 08:56 AM
Such a FUN blog to read on a Monday morning. Hope I win...
Posted by: Sandra A. | May 18, 2009 at 09:59 AM
love the layouts!
Posted by: jill | May 18, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Suzy great job using Teresa's product lines.
I have not used her product yet but love the look of it on everything that is created with it. Have a great Monday.
Sorry about losing your M hopefully you can get a replacement.
Fran H
Posted by: Fran Heupel | May 18, 2009 at 11:01 AM