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Be sure you store your Exacto knives with the blade down lest you filet your thumb.

I use the Making Memories tool caddy and some ding dong (read – me) left the brand new Exacto knife standing with the blade up. Grabbed for some scissors without looking and end up pushing that sucker into my thumb to the hilt. Fun.

In happier news…I'm hosting a chat at 2Peas tonight at 7:00 CST on the CHA 2010 Board. Come on over and chat with me so I'm not talking to myself, please. I will also have some Sassafras goodness to give away.

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Snow Day.

Numero Uno reason I love working at a high school: Snow Days.

We got about 7 inches of snow overnight, so Brad and I both got to stay home with the munchkin. We've had a great day of Play-Doh, scrapbooking, snow shoveling (maybe not so great…my husband had to shovel 3 very long driveways) and cuddling. Getting ready to eat pizza and watch a movie. Pretty much my perfect day, ever.

Few things I want to share since I've been MIA forever:

-I've been MIA because I'm pregnant. And said pregnancy is sucking every ounce of creativity and motivation right out of me. Though I'm rounding the corner of my first trimester and am starting to feel a little more normal.

-I am obsessed with theMaking Memories Slice. I got one right before Christmas because Wilna kept posting these pages using her Slice that made me die. And now I'm hooked.

-We had the best Christmas….2 weeks at home with my husband and daughter. We enjoyed every minute of it, and were as lazy as humanly possible. It was delightful.

And that's pretty much all I've got for now.

Happy Snow Day!

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January 7, 2010 - 4:48 pm

lauravegas - congrats again on the pregnancy! and glad you’re liking your slice … can’t wait to see what you’ve been making with it :)

January 7, 2010 - 4:49 pm

Bekka - First of all, congrats!! That’s wonderful news! Second, I love working at a high school, too! Tomorrow will be my 3rd day at home since Christmas break ended. And third, I really like the Slice.
Stay warm!

January 7, 2010 - 5:03 pm

aud neal - CONGRATS on the pregnancy!! I’m so happy for you!
Chris and I got two weeks at Christmas as well (we both work for the university, and our schedules are pretty similar to the girls’ schedules, except we don’t get summers off). Our break sounds very very much like yours — I think we stayed up until 2 or 3 each night and slept until 11 or so…it was heaven.

January 7, 2010 - 5:26 pm

Kris Cline - Congrats! How exciting for you and your little fam! I am an educator and my hubbie is as well…we won’t be millionaires but we make a difference in kids lives AND get to spend lots of time with our own kids!
Love my slice too!

January 7, 2010 - 5:31 pm

Mary Jo - Congratulations!!! :0)
Your snow day sounds perfect!

January 7, 2010 - 6:01 pm

Jen - Congrats on being pregnant! I had no desire to do anything my second time around as well.

January 7, 2010 - 6:05 pm

Keshet - Congratulations, Jen! Such exciting news!
I’m also a slice addict–love that little guy:)

January 7, 2010 - 9:05 pm

Michelle Rydell - Hi Jen! Congratulations on your pregnancy! That is fantastic!!!

January 7, 2010 - 10:06 pm

Jill Sprott - Congratulations, Jen! The first trimester is tough, but the golden trimester awaits! :)

January 8, 2010 - 6:47 am

islandjen - wow…congrats Jen…so happy to hear that your family is growing… so excited for you!

January 8, 2010 - 9:29 am

DEANA BOSTON - Congrats on the pregnancy!
We’re on day #2 of snow days here… :-)

January 8, 2010 - 9:30 am

Jana Eubank - Oh, what happy news!!! Congratulations!!! I sooooo remember feeling too icky to scrap while pregnant . . . it’s hard when you don’t feel like yourself! I even got sick to my stomach if I looked too long at a piece of patterned paper with a small scale print! LOL! — Looking forward to seeing how you work your magic with the Slice! :)

January 8, 2010 - 12:20 pm

Michelle Clement - Aaw, congrads! :) And pizza + movie nights are the best, in my book. Rest up!

January 8, 2010 - 2:01 pm

Diana - congradulations! I hope you feel back to your old self soon….don’t have a slice myself but they look like A LOT of fun!

January 8, 2010 - 2:49 pm

Paige Evans - Congratulations Jen! I’m excited to see all your awesome creations that will come from pictures of this new baby :)

January 8, 2010 - 5:09 pm

lauren - congratulations on your pregnancy!! :)
enjoy your snow days!! lots of down time to rest and nest! ;)
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January 9, 2010 - 8:09 am

milkcan - Congrats on the pregnancy! That’s wonderful!

January 9, 2010 - 9:19 am

AndreaWiebe - Congratulation…such exciting news :D
Your snow day sounded just perfect!!!

January 9, 2010 - 4:06 pm

Danielle (vtpuggirl) - Huge congrats! My preg was the same way, feel better!

January 10, 2010 - 10:35 am

Jody F. - Your baby pages are going to be so fun… I am looking forward to everything you make! {As usual}. =) Congrats, enjoy your growing belly, get as much sleep as you need and good luck on a few more snow days before this winter is over!

January 10, 2010 - 12:09 pm

meg barker - congrats… so exciting!
enjoy your days @ home!!! cant wait to see what you have been creating soon!
xoxoxo

January 10, 2010 - 7:36 pm

Tam - Yay – congrats on your pregnancy! I am catching up on my blogs after a vacation and it was lovely to stumble on that fantastic news :)

January 11, 2010 - 10:05 am

marcy - congratulations!!!!!

January 12, 2010 - 4:41 pm

Cheryl Manz - CONGRATS on the pregnancy!! how very very exciting! hope you feel better soon…i’m well aware of the perils of being preggers. lol!
such exciting news!

January 19, 2010 - 7:15 pm

Shell Gautreaux - congrats jen!!!!

January 19, 2010 - 7:56 pm

Lexi - Just wanted to pop in and say I ADORE the page you made that is on the Crate Paper blog today…as well as the 2 pager layout in Feb CK. 2 pg layouts intimidate me, but you do it in such a fun, funky way that I love! How the pregnancy is treating you well!

January 20, 2010 - 2:34 pm

Sweet Thang - Congrats girl .. whoo hoo

January 21, 2010 - 2:17 am

larissa albernaz - Congrats Jen!!!

January 24, 2010 - 5:57 pm

emspahn - Coming to share my congrats super late. I don’t know how I missed this! My bloglines sucks. :)
Anywho…super big congrats! :)

January 29, 2010 - 12:15 pm

vee - i want to get a slice this weekend. congrats being a mommy x2!! awesomeness! :)

Winner!

Thanks everyone for your comments, I was amazed by how many people stopped by.:)

The randomly chosen winner is Ashley Harris with this comment:

"I am so excited about this book! Can't wait to see what's inside!"

E-mail me at jenjock1@yahoo.com Ashley with your info and congrats!

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December 7, 2009 - 6:59 pm

Amy S. - YAY, Ashley! Congrats! :o )

December 9, 2009 - 8:19 am

Shara - wow, that’s kind of crazy, but Ashley won the book that Maggie was giving away too. Talk about good luck.

December 22, 2009 - 2:45 pm

Lexi - wow Ashley is lucky!!
Is it stalker-esque of me to ask if you will be at CHA? Would love to say hi in person :)

January 1, 2010 - 12:31 pm

Lexi - Apparently I am a stalker…I just saw thru on of your newest layouts in the garden over at 2peas that you are expecting baby #2!! CONGRATS!!! What an exciting year 2010 will be for you all :D

January 3, 2010 - 10:30 am

Davinie - It worked! Congratulations Mama, on baby #2! (going from 1 to 2 is more than twice as hard, you should know that now…. but you might luck out with Ayla already past the terrible two’s and on to the horrible 3′s, lol).
XOXOX

January 6, 2010 - 11:49 am

Le Anne Bull - jen
where ohhh where are you missin ya girlie! hope you holiday season was blessed!
le anne

Giveaway!

I love this time of year…Christmas and my birthday are just around the corner, and this year we have more to be thankful for than ever.

But on to the goodies. Have you guys seen this?  

52 More Scrapbooking Challenges

It's Elizabeth Kartchner's new book for Creating Keepsakes, 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges. I've seen some of this book, and I promise you are going to want to get your hands on it. I personally just love Elizabeth's style; it's so fresh and unique and completely hers.

Leave me a comment and I'll choose a winner. Open until Sunday night!

You can also check out Creating Keepsakes Blog for another chance to win a copy.

Happy holidays!

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December 3, 2009 - 10:57 am

jen - I’d love to win!

December 3, 2009 - 11:00 am

Le Anne Bull - i would give this book a very good home! wink wink
le anne bull

December 3, 2009 - 11:10 am

Fryne - wow! how generous of you!!! :)

December 3, 2009 - 11:16 am

Gale - Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy of the new book. Good incentive to at least get into the scrap room once a week!

December 3, 2009 - 11:26 am

Cornelia - thanks for this chance, since weeks Im thinking if I shall by this book or not, I love her style.
Hugs Cornelia

December 3, 2009 - 11:32 am

Ashley Harris - I am so excited about this book! Can’t wait to see what’s inside!

December 3, 2009 - 11:46 am

Keshet - Looks great, I’d love one!

December 3, 2009 - 12:03 pm

Shawnna Samples - I would love to win this :)

December 3, 2009 - 12:28 pm

milkcan - Some of my favorite scrapper in there! Thanks for the chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 12:29 pm

Alena H - This book is so on my Christmas list!!!!!

December 3, 2009 - 12:35 pm

hanna - I always love Lizzy’s LOs and would love a chance to win her book

December 3, 2009 - 12:36 pm

Karin - Wow! I would love a copy!

December 3, 2009 - 12:40 pm

Melanie C - I would love this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

December 3, 2009 - 12:44 pm

Jingle - I would SO love to get my hands on a copy of this book! I really love Elizabeth’s work!

December 3, 2009 - 12:45 pm

jill - can’t wait to see this book!

December 3, 2009 - 1:09 pm

Kimmieprout - thanks for the chance to win this!

December 3, 2009 - 1:10 pm

Novalen - Oh… I’d love to win this book!!

December 3, 2009 - 1:14 pm

meritxell - I’ve been wanting to get the book so I take a lottery ticket and wish for luck! Thanks for your generosity!

December 3, 2009 - 1:20 pm

kimberly - thanks for the chance to win this book- I love Liz’s style too!

December 3, 2009 - 1:23 pm

Kim - this book looks great! Thanks for the chance to win it

December 3, 2009 - 1:33 pm

Ditte Nefer - What a chance. Hope I’ll be the lucky one.

December 3, 2009 - 1:35 pm

Anne - I would love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway :)

December 3, 2009 - 1:39 pm

Melissa Bell - Looks like this book is going to be a winner. A must have for my collection. Thanks for the chance to win it!

December 3, 2009 - 1:44 pm

kellie yeates - Oh, I’m so behind I definitely need some scrapbooking motivation!

December 3, 2009 - 2:00 pm

Danielle Watt - This is definitely a must have on my Christmas list this year. Both you and Elizabeth’s work are such inspirations for me. Thanks for the chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 2:03 pm

Anna - This is exactly what I need to get my mojo going!! It’s been missing for quite a while now, and it makes me really sad. I would love to win, thanks for the chance.

December 3, 2009 - 2:19 pm

Barb - Thanks so much for sharing! Would love to be reading this soon.

December 3, 2009 - 2:19 pm

Susie Gerdes - Looks like an awesome book and would love to win a copy!! Thanks for offering the giveaway!!

December 3, 2009 - 2:20 pm

Mindy - I really want this book!

December 3, 2009 - 2:27 pm

amy welch - This is going to be a wonderful book!! Merry Christmas!

December 3, 2009 - 2:28 pm

Jill - I would love to win a copy of this book!! It’s on my christmas wish list, but my family never gets me scrap stuff cause they think I already have too much. They just don’t understand! :-)

December 3, 2009 - 2:40 pm

Tessa - Thank you for the chance to win this! I am on a challenges kick right now, and this book would help feed my addiction!

December 3, 2009 - 2:45 pm

Jessica Lahey - What a fun giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.

December 3, 2009 - 2:53 pm

Lynn - Been wishing for this book so would be delighted to win :)
I love this time of year too, so much excitement & it’s my Birthday on the 10th.
Happy Birthday when it comes!

December 3, 2009 - 2:54 pm

Mich - The book looks fab!

December 3, 2009 - 3:03 pm

Janelle Shultz - i would so love to add this book to my addition of ideas :)

December 3, 2009 - 3:04 pm

emspahn - Oooh! I love her style as well! I haven’t seen this book in person, but I bet it is excellent!

December 3, 2009 - 3:16 pm

Michele K - Pick me, pick me!

December 3, 2009 - 3:30 pm

pepperwood - Thanks for a chance to win this book.

December 3, 2009 - 3:33 pm

Amy Daigle - Ooh love scrappy books! Thanks for the chance!

December 3, 2009 - 3:35 pm

cassie - pick me — i love idea books! thanks for the chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 3:42 pm

Sandy - Would love to get her book – thanks for the chance! =)

December 3, 2009 - 3:44 pm

Amy - Sweet giveaway, thanks!
creativechretin@hotmail.com

December 3, 2009 - 3:46 pm

Leslie - Crossing my fingers that I win!

December 3, 2009 - 3:51 pm

Deb Long - I’ve been eyeing this book – thanks for chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 3:54 pm

Jen - Wowzers what a great giveaway!!!!

December 3, 2009 - 4:01 pm

Genevieve Kerns - Oh yay!!! Talk about drooling!! LOVE Liz…LOVE you! I hope i win!!!

December 3, 2009 - 4:08 pm

Cynthia B. - This book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 4:18 pm

Carly - Would ♥ to win a copy of this book! Love your blog!

December 3, 2009 - 4:20 pm

Jennifer Hagfeldt - Thanks for the chance to win. Would love to see this book! BTW I love your scrapbooking style!

December 3, 2009 - 4:40 pm

Jessica - Thanks for the chance to win! Would love this book. Merry Christmas!

December 3, 2009 - 4:47 pm

Paige Evans - I am a big fan of Elizabeth – from her scrapbooking to her wardrobe, she’s beautiful inside and out. Thanks for the chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 4:49 pm

Theresa - I would love it! Looks like a beautiful book!

December 3, 2009 - 4:59 pm

SandyB - I would love a copy of this book!!

December 3, 2009 - 5:03 pm

Janell Anderson - I would LOVE to get this in my stocking!!! Here’s hoping!

December 3, 2009 - 5:05 pm

Smahrty - liz rocks! Thanks for the chance at a give away.

December 3, 2009 - 5:06 pm

lauren - thank you for the chance, jen!
i’m excited to check this book out!! :)
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December 3, 2009 - 5:06 pm

Karen M. - i’d love a copy of this book! it looks like fun!

December 3, 2009 - 5:16 pm

Amy S. - This is SOOO on my list, but it is on my bestest friends list too…..would love to give her one!

December 3, 2009 - 5:23 pm

Cindy - I love Christmas, but I don’t love snow…the only thing that will make it better would be a copy of Liz’s book to snuggle up with beside the fireplace! Thanks for a chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 5:33 pm

ShootingStarsMag - Looks adorable, thanks for the giveaway!

December 3, 2009 - 5:40 pm

Ally0005 - I would love to win Elizabeth’s book, she is so talented.

December 3, 2009 - 5:51 pm

nitasha - yes I’ve seen it, drooled over it, and crossed my fingers to win it too! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

December 3, 2009 - 5:52 pm

Cathy P. - This book is on my Christmas wish list! Would love to get it. I love Liz’ work!

December 3, 2009 - 5:53 pm

gina p - i’ve seen a page or two of this book and it looks so cool! i would really love to get my hands on one!! pretty please! happy holidays to you!

December 3, 2009 - 5:54 pm

Kristen - This book is definitely on my Christmas list. Thanks for the chance to win.

December 3, 2009 - 5:55 pm

Jessica - I would love love love to win this book!!

December 3, 2009 - 6:04 pm

Hannah Means - I would love to have this book! Thanks for the chance to win it.

December 3, 2009 - 6:07 pm

mercedes - pick me!!!!

December 3, 2009 - 6:16 pm

mariam - fingers crossed..I so want this book

December 3, 2009 - 6:31 pm

Jennifer - thanks for the chance to win :D

December 3, 2009 - 6:37 pm

Traci - I have this on my Christmas wish list :) Looks awesome!

December 3, 2009 - 6:39 pm

Cindy Baker - I would LOVE to win this book! It’s definitely on my “wish list” this Christmas!
Cindy B.

December 3, 2009 - 6:43 pm

Janna - This looks like an awesome book! Thanks for the chance to win.

December 3, 2009 - 6:50 pm

Kristina - I would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
kikisdeals@hotmail.com

December 3, 2009 - 6:57 pm

Jen Wozab - This is on my Christmas wish list this year. Please pick me!

December 3, 2009 - 7:01 pm

Ashleigh - This book is on my Christmas list!

December 3, 2009 - 7:02 pm

babsy - waw, I would love to get this copy !!!

December 3, 2009 - 7:03 pm

jennifer - book me up! i like her style!

December 3, 2009 - 7:12 pm

Stephanie - I love her style! so fun–would love to win this!

December 3, 2009 - 7:36 pm

Jan - WOW! I just love Elizabeth’s style – I bet the book is just as great! Would love to win it to check it out.

December 3, 2009 - 7:50 pm

Kim - what a great giveaway! I would love to have this.

December 3, 2009 - 7:52 pm

Deneen - This looks like a fun book! Thanks for the chance to win :)

December 3, 2009 - 7:52 pm

Heidi Y - Thanks for the chance at this wonderful giveaway!!

December 3, 2009 - 7:54 pm

kate blue - my mojo is lacking lately-could be the boost I need to jumpstart it back up :) Tfs!
KateB
http://kateblue.blogspot.com/

December 3, 2009 - 7:59 pm

Ange C - Thanks for the opportunity to win this amazing book.

December 3, 2009 - 8:05 pm

Tamara - This book is on my wish list. Thanks so much for the giveaway and Merry Christmas!

December 3, 2009 - 8:18 pm

Jaime - Can I have it? Can I?

December 3, 2009 - 8:31 pm

sierra - yahoo, i want this for christmas!!

December 3, 2009 - 8:41 pm

Dale P - The book looks like it would be some great inspiration. Love both of your work.

December 3, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Zarah - If I’m eligible (I’m in Sweden) I’d love to win this! :D

December 3, 2009 - 9:00 pm

amy tangerine - how fun, thanks for the opportunity!! xo

December 3, 2009 - 9:03 pm

Monica Blain - I would love to win this! Elizabeth Kartchner is an amazing scrapper =)

December 3, 2009 - 9:10 pm

Jennifer - I love a challenge. Hope I win.

December 3, 2009 - 9:11 pm

christy a - This book looks amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!

December 3, 2009 - 9:49 pm

Tanja - Such an amazing looking book!!

December 3, 2009 - 9:55 pm

Rachel - Thanks for the chance :)

December 3, 2009 - 10:37 pm

kmethot - looks wonderful. thanks for the chance to win.

December 3, 2009 - 10:53 pm

Diana - Ohh! I would love a copy! Sign me up!!

December 3, 2009 - 10:59 pm

Jess - I’ve been following Liz for a few years now and she is so amazing! The previews from this book get me so excited about scrapbooking. I need to get my hands on this book ASAP! Thx :)

December 3, 2009 - 11:02 pm

Alisa Logue - Would love to have this book to get me out of my box. So fun. Thanks for the give away and for being such a source of inspiration! -Alisa

December 3, 2009 - 11:22 pm

Michelle Rydell - Hi Jen! Thanks for offering such an awesome giveaway! I would love to win!

December 3, 2009 - 11:29 pm

Amanda H - I’m taking the fact that I’m seeing this book everywhere as a sign that I need to make it mine! You all have done a great job of intriguing us in what this book has in store for us.

December 3, 2009 - 11:39 pm

maria therese - This book looks like lots of fun ♥

December 3, 2009 - 11:47 pm

Jana Eubank - I can’t wait to see this book in person! Pick me! Pick me! ;)

December 4, 2009 - 12:27 am

Alisa Logue - Would love to win this! Thanks for the opportunity and thanks for all the inspiration on your blog! -Alisa

December 4, 2009 - 12:30 am

cindy - I would love to win this book. Please pick me:) Thanks in advance. lol
http://www.cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/

December 4, 2009 - 12:43 am

mel nunn - Wow… pick me!!

December 4, 2009 - 1:21 am

Szilvi - Great giveaway. hope I’ll win on copy. :)

December 4, 2009 - 2:16 am

ReNi - Thank you for the chance to win! If my luck fails I’ve to send Santa a quick note.. ^^

December 4, 2009 - 2:30 am

Helena Virpi - Wow! Would love to win this book! Looks so inspiring.

December 4, 2009 - 3:51 am

Tracy Dayett - This book looks awesome just like you for giving one away!

December 4, 2009 - 4:42 am

kellie scully - I would love this book to inspire me to scrap all the Xmas pics Im gonna take!

December 4, 2009 - 4:44 am

annemk - this would be an awesome gift for the holidays!
thanks for the chance to win.

December 4, 2009 - 4:50 am

tami - I woud love to win too. Looks like a wonderful book!

December 4, 2009 - 5:05 am

tam - Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to Yooooouuu! love Elizabeth too! can’t wait to check out her book.

December 4, 2009 - 5:37 am

Leslie - I would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance!

December 4, 2009 - 5:44 am

Lucie Hale - I love Elizabeth’s creativity and would love to have her book!

December 4, 2009 - 6:47 am

rhonda nickol - i love your blog and i love elizabeth’s style. thanks for the giveaway. rhonda

December 4, 2009 - 7:09 am

ShellyJ - I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!

December 4, 2009 - 7:26 am

Chrispea Hertel - I so admire Lizzy’s scrappy style, and yours as well. Such great inspiration. Love to win a copy of the book.

December 4, 2009 - 7:32 am

Szabina - I would LOVE to win the book. Thanks for chance :) ))

December 4, 2009 - 7:38 am

Lowly - This is a book I really need…inspiration is running dry. Thanks for the chance, and Ho Ho Ho!

December 4, 2009 - 7:38 am

Claudia Black - Would really love to win this book. I absolutely love Lizzy’s style.

December 4, 2009 - 7:39 am

Bella Visser - Oh goodie, how I’d love this book, it was the very first entry on my Christmas wish list as soon as I “heard” about it online! I just adore Lizzy, she single-handedly rocks my little scrappy world! What an awesome giveaway :) thanks for the opportunity to win! Love from Bella, all the way from sunny Cape Town, South Africa (bellaq@legalinteract.co.za)

December 4, 2009 - 7:48 am

Megan Barnes - This book is totally on my wish list this year!!!

December 4, 2009 - 8:00 am

Naomi - Sweet giveaway!

December 4, 2009 - 8:16 am

Amanda - I can’t wait to get my hands on that book! :’)

December 4, 2009 - 8:18 am

Gloria Martens - Love that Lizzy’s work and would love to have a copy of her book.

December 4, 2009 - 8:21 am

marcy - This book is totally on my wish list!

December 4, 2009 - 8:26 am

Tonya Brown - I could only hope for this book to land in my hands.
what a great give away
thanks for the chance to win.

December 4, 2009 - 8:38 am

Sara Amuso - I can’t wait to see this book! I have the first one by Elsie — so inspiring! I need to “get my groove on” with scrapbooking again…its been too busy with work, life, etc. I hope I can win!

December 4, 2009 - 8:49 am

Lan Amphone - You have such a cool blog! I would love this book!

December 4, 2009 - 8:50 am

{vicki} - Would love to win this book!

December 4, 2009 - 8:55 am

Kerri - Thanks 4 the chance 2 win!! My bday is in December also!! Hope u have a great Christmas & a happy new year!! =)

December 4, 2009 - 8:55 am

J Lu - I love your work too! This book would make a great addition to my scrap stuff!

December 4, 2009 - 8:56 am

Mila - Thanks for the chance to win!!

December 4, 2009 - 8:59 am

Cami - My scrap desk would definitely see some more activity if this book landed in my hands!

December 4, 2009 - 9:00 am

Susan - I’ve been waiting to see this book in my local store. Hope I’m the lucky winner!

December 4, 2009 - 9:03 am

Linda - Ohhh that book looks awesome. BTW CONGRATS!!!!!!!

December 4, 2009 - 9:25 am

Tracey M. - OH happiness…I’d love to win this! I agree that Liz has a great style.

December 4, 2009 - 9:31 am

Reyna - Wow, thanks for the great chance to win! I would love to be entered!

December 4, 2009 - 9:33 am

Meaghan (bonafyde) - I’d love a chance to win this awesome book, I could use the inspiration!

December 4, 2009 - 9:58 am

Erin Ummel - I’m dying for this book! :D

December 4, 2009 - 10:13 am

Michelle Price - I’m excited to check out that book. Thanks for the giveaway!

December 4, 2009 - 10:20 am

tricia - OH I would love a copy of this book…I’m so excited about getting it (hopefully by giveaway!)!!

December 4, 2009 - 10:20 am

NJack19 - Would love to win this fantastic book. Happy Holidays to all.

December 4, 2009 - 10:21 am

Jasey - Mmmmmmm. I need this book.

December 4, 2009 - 10:29 am

maria - Thanks for the chance to win !!!

December 4, 2009 - 10:33 am

Delia W - I would love to win this book! Thanks for a chance to win.

December 4, 2009 - 10:49 am

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1292672522 - looks like a great book!

December 4, 2009 - 10:58 am

alissaC - OOO I really want to win this one!

December 4, 2009 - 11:27 am

kaly - I can’t wait to see this book! I’d love it!

December 4, 2009 - 11:31 am

Denise - What a sweet treat it would be to win this book. It looks fabulous.

December 4, 2009 - 11:48 am

Patti M - Idea books are a weakness. Love Elizabeth’s fresh style.Thank for the offering!

December 4, 2009 - 11:59 am

Christy Henderson - ooh I would love to win a copy of her book.
Thanks for the giveaway!

December 4, 2009 - 11:59 am

Denise - This book looks amazing. Thanks for the opportunity at winning it.

December 4, 2009 - 12:00 pm

Dalovely Damanda - I’m so excited about this book and would love a chance to own it. Thanks!

December 4, 2009 - 12:10 pm

ramcesliam - THACKS FOR THE CHANCES .i will love to win this book. it is so inspirational.

December 4, 2009 - 12:18 pm

Bridget N. - Super fun giveaway – thanks for a chance to win it!

December 4, 2009 - 1:19 pm

Melissa - I would love to win one of these!

December 4, 2009 - 1:29 pm

Rorie - I’d love to win one of these! :)

December 4, 2009 - 1:32 pm

Mandi - I so want this book – YUM!

December 4, 2009 - 1:38 pm

alex - I was waiting for this for a long time.
It would be nice of you if this book would be given to me

December 4, 2009 - 2:37 pm

Sharon - i want this book soo badly!!!!!!!!!
Sharon
smscrapper@gmail.com

December 4, 2009 - 2:52 pm

Traci Severson - would love to find Liz’s book under my tree for Christmas…thanks for the chance to win! What a generous gift.

December 4, 2009 - 3:11 pm

Lexi - I haven’t seen the book in real life but by the sneeks from different blogs I know I would LOVE IT!! Thanks for the chance!

December 4, 2009 - 3:59 pm

Steph H. - Dearest Santa Ginger,
I have been a very good girl this year. The only thing on my wish list is Liz K’s new book. I would be oh so very happy if you could see your way to bringing me a copy.
Safe flying for you and the reindeers,
The Very Good Girl

December 4, 2009 - 4:33 pm

Maria - It looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!

December 4, 2009 - 4:35 pm

Michelle Elford - Looks awesome!

December 4, 2009 - 4:46 pm

Paula - I love Elizabeth’s work…thanks for the chance to win! :o )

December 4, 2009 - 5:14 pm

Angela F. - I am sure the book is amazing, I want it.

December 4, 2009 - 5:55 pm

dalis - oh me… pick me … please pretty please w/ a cherry on top!
– dalis

December 4, 2009 - 6:24 pm

Victoria S. - OOOH would love to win this book

December 4, 2009 - 6:36 pm

fran heupel - This looks like a lovely book to read through with a nice cup of tea.
Thanks for the chance to win one.
Fran Heupel

December 4, 2009 - 7:05 pm

Cindy S. - OMGosh! I would LOVE this! Pick me! PLEASE! :) Thanks for the chance!

December 4, 2009 - 9:06 pm

Shannon Lowe - I would LOVE to win a copy of her book! Love her fun, fresh style!

December 4, 2009 - 9:07 pm

Emmy K Maresh - Can I throw my hat in? I have one baby book started and half completed for Lauren, need to do the another one for Ella, would like to start one for my new niece/nephew along with helping design something fun for the baby shower in April and would like to design something fun for my cousin’s new baby about his or her cousin’s that he or she doesn’t get to see that often…and the book might just come in handy helping with all that! Thanks! ;-P

December 4, 2009 - 9:29 pm

Diane Payne - I’m really excited about this book. Would love to win a copy.

December 5, 2009 - 12:04 am

Julie GM - I loved Elsie’s book & now Elizabeth’s is a MUST have!

December 5, 2009 - 12:28 am

Pam Barker - What a great prize and for the holidays
Thank you
Pam

December 5, 2009 - 3:28 am

Lidia - Definitely have to try this one, cause I can’t find one in the Netherland… And I know I’m gonna love this book!!

December 5, 2009 - 3:30 am

Agata - It does look good! THanks for a chance to win!

December 5, 2009 - 4:04 am

Donna - Looks like fun, would love to have one.

December 5, 2009 - 4:49 am

Nancy Loughman - Oh I hope I win!! I need inspiration and maybe some motivation to get scrapping again. I really miss that. I enjoy Elzabeth’s view on things Thanks.

December 5, 2009 - 4:55 am

Suzy Girl - Looks like a fab book!

December 5, 2009 - 5:36 am

Scrappy Girl - I love her style too. She has such a fun personality that comes out through her scrappin’ and blog.

December 5, 2009 - 5:38 am

Lisa A. - I so want this book, it looks so awesome!

December 5, 2009 - 6:01 am

Terry - Looks like an awesome book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Terry

December 5, 2009 - 6:06 am

Celeste B. - This book sounds great. I’d love to win a copy.

December 5, 2009 - 6:50 am

Kris D - Ooh this is exciting! Pick me please!

December 5, 2009 - 6:56 am

Pamela Bennett - What a great Christmas present… Nudge,Nudge Wink,Wink
thanks for the chance

December 5, 2009 - 7:26 am

Elizabeth Scott - Would love to win this book!
Thanks for the chance.:)

December 5, 2009 - 8:18 am

anne - count me in! :)

December 5, 2009 - 10:14 am

Tawnda Andrews - I will be so happy to win! Thanks for the chances!

December 5, 2009 - 10:25 am

anitde - Oh, this book looks like so much fun!

December 5, 2009 - 10:51 am

Beth - This books looks great.

December 5, 2009 - 11:04 am

Brittany H - can’t wait to get my hands on this book! :)

December 5, 2009 - 12:16 pm

Julie - Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book! I am so looking forward to reading it. :)

December 5, 2009 - 12:38 pm

myriammg - it looks so splendid ! i really would like to win it ! thank for your kindness

December 5, 2009 - 1:07 pm

Sandra Ririe - Would love to get this book. Looks like it is full of inspiration. Just what I need! Thanks for the chance to win. Merry Christmas!

December 5, 2009 - 1:08 pm

Thomas Bel - This book is on my wife’s Christmas list. What a surprise it would be if I were to win it for her. Thanks for the chance!

December 5, 2009 - 1:23 pm

Dana - Thanks for the chance to win!

December 5, 2009 - 2:10 pm

Kimber-Leigh - i’d love a chance to win! thanks!

December 5, 2009 - 3:20 pm

Trish Miles - thanks for the opportunity to win this book by this awesome crafter.

December 5, 2009 - 3:36 pm

Jamie Harder - My birthday is right around the corner too:-) This book would be an amazing present….!!!!

December 5, 2009 - 4:58 pm

Julieann - I love Elizabeth & would love to win this book:)

December 5, 2009 - 4:59 pm

Diana V - I have been waiting for this book to come out. Thank you for a chance to win!

December 5, 2009 - 5:05 pm

Erin Glee - Thank you for a chance to win this book~ I love Elizabeth’s talent!
Happy HOLIDAYS!

December 5, 2009 - 6:36 pm

Catherine R - Love, Love, Love Liz’s style.

December 5, 2009 - 7:49 pm

Brynn Marie - Thanks for the chance to win :)

December 5, 2009 - 8:06 pm

Karina - Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Karina

December 5, 2009 - 8:27 pm

PaulaPerk - oooh- I would love to win Elizabeth’s book!

December 5, 2009 - 10:04 pm

Erin M - Add me to the list of the people crossing their fingers to win this book! Thanks for the chance, Erin

December 5, 2009 - 10:09 pm

gretchen - oooh i need this book!!
Hi Jen! :)

December 5, 2009 - 10:46 pm

Diane - I want to get my hands on that book. Thank for the chance of winning!

December 5, 2009 - 11:00 pm

Swati - What a wonderful giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to win!

December 6, 2009 - 12:14 am

Linda R - Thank you for the chance to win this book.
Pick me!

December 6, 2009 - 3:15 am

Bethany E. - Thanks for the giveaway…I really want this book!

December 6, 2009 - 4:12 am

Sue-ann - I would love to get my hands on this book! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

December 6, 2009 - 7:26 am

Maryangella - Awwww! The creativity that that book would spark!
Good luck to all the ladies :)

December 6, 2009 - 7:31 am

mia - could i be so lucky

December 6, 2009 - 8:10 am

Wendy Erman - ooh have been such a fan of Elizabeth’s work. I’d love to win this!

December 6, 2009 - 9:27 am

heyjenrenee - happy december … and i’d love love LOVE that book! super cool.

December 6, 2009 - 9:59 am

Carlee - I would love to win! This book sounds great! Thanks for the chance!!!

December 6, 2009 - 11:09 am

EGJKaufman - Id really like to win this book!

December 6, 2009 - 11:21 am

EGJKaufman - Thank you for the opportunity to win this!

December 6, 2009 - 11:37 am

Ann-Katrin - Happy birthday Ginger and I would love to win this book. Singing “all I want for christmas is .. this book..” Thanks.

December 6, 2009 - 12:06 pm

Shannon Taylor - oooooooooooooo I’d love to win this. I need something to jumpstart me back into scrapping. I haven’t touched anything since March! So sad! But I haven’t been inspired. My fingers are crossed!

December 6, 2009 - 12:14 pm

Misty - Thanks for an opportunity to win the book! Love her work!!

December 6, 2009 - 1:55 pm

nicole renee - I would love a copy of her book! Pick Me!

December 6, 2009 - 3:13 pm

Jaime P - I’d love to check out that book! Thanks for the chance to win :)

December 6, 2009 - 3:20 pm

Gracie - Thanks for the chance at the giveaway of such a wonderful book!

December 6, 2009 - 4:43 pm

tania - i *adore* her style and would love to win!

December 6, 2009 - 5:04 pm

Nicole - oohh, I have been waiting for this book! I would love a chance to win it, thanks :)

December 6, 2009 - 7:01 pm

Michele - I’m a huge fan of hers and I would love to get my hands on a copy!

December 6, 2009 - 7:05 pm

Candace H - Sure would ♥ to see this book under my Christmas tree!

December 6, 2009 - 8:21 pm

Beatriz L. - I started Scrapbooking not too long ago, and had a baby a few months ago. I can’t wait to start scrapbooking all the baby photos. Your blog is an inspiration!

December 6, 2009 - 9:10 pm

Cathy C. - I would love to win a copy of Liz’s book! I love her scrapbooking style!
Cathy C.

December 6, 2009 - 9:32 pm

Heather Moll - what a great giveaway! i can’t wait to get a copy!

December 6, 2009 - 9:44 pm

Olivia - I completely agree with you on Elizabeth’s style! She is a*mazing.

December 7, 2009 - 9:28 am

Heather - So bummed I think missed the deadline for this. Have a great holiday season.

December 7, 2009 - 3:22 pm

Chloe - OMG! I so want this book! I have been very good this year so I might ask Santa for a copy! Elizabeth is my idol!!! It is so generous of you to give away a copy! Happy birthday for when your day rolls around!

January 30, 2010 - 3:03 pm

Renee Blackburn - I already have a spot picked out for this book..hehe… Thanks for thinking of others….

Chats and layouts and classes. (oh my)

On Monday, November 9th at 10 pm EST I'm hosting a chat over at Studio Calico. I'd love it if you popped over to talk!

Also, I have a few things I want to share. First, two of my very talented friends, Kayla Aimee and Wilna are holding a DIY Holiday Class with lots of great crafts and gift ideas. You should really check it out because these girls are insanely brilliant with paper and glue.

The Garden has bloomed over at 2Peas….here are my projects.

Wacko
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Summer1
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(You can see more of the mini in the Creating Garden, if you like)

I used a ton of Sassafrass Sweet Treats stickers for the Wacko page, as well as some Hambly rub ons that I am in love with. For the Summer mini, I used a Maya Road Oval Scallop mini book. It was a perfect way to house lots of little photos from this summer that didn't make it onto a page. 

I also need to thank all the wonderful sponsors that sent welcome packages to the Dream Team members. The amount of stuff we got is actually a little overwhelming, though exciting, and I still need to unpack it all, and more importantly, find room for it.

Adornit – Carolee’s CreationsAdvantusAmerican Art Clay CompanyAmerican CraftsAnna GriffinBasicGreyBazzill Basics PaperBella BlvdBisousBo-Bunny PressButtons Galore,C.R. GibsonClearsnapClose To My HeartColorbökCore’dinationsCornish Heritage FarmsCosmo CricketThe Crafter’s WorkshopCreative MemoriesDie Cuts With a View,DimensionsDoodlebug DesignDyno MerchandiseEK SuccessElmer’sEyelet OutletFancy Pants DesignsFiskars AmericasGlueArtsGlue Dots InternationalGraphic 45Hambly Screen PrintsHelmar AdhesivesHero ArtsiLoveToCreate, a Duncan Enterprises Company,ImaginisceInkadinkado It Takes TwoJenni Bowlin StudioJillibean SoupK&Company,Karen Foster DesignKrylonLittle Yellow BicycleMaya RoadMcGillMimi Collections,Pebbles Inc.Piggy TalesPink PaisleePrimaQuicKutzRiver City Rubber WorksSakura,SandylionScrapbook Adhesives by 3LScrapGirlsScrapper’s GuideSEISingerSounds Easy,SpellbindersStampendous!Stampin’ Up!Technique TuesdayTherm O WebUnibindWe R Memory KeepersZva Creative

My husband and I are off to a Bears game tomorrow and I can't wait! It's been a long time since he and I have spent any quality time together and I'm looking forward to it!

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November 7, 2009 - 9:04 am

Sara - I love your style! Your pages always look so awesome!

November 7, 2009 - 11:02 am

Lexi - Hope you have fun at the game! Nothing like some quality time with the hubby over brats and football–and I should know b/c we all LOVE football around here!! I Think I would go into shock to get all those goodies form all the different companies! CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER!! Can’t wait to see what all you create with your new goodies!!!

November 8, 2009 - 7:15 pm

Lexi - saw the outcome of the game–ouch! Hope you and hubby still had a wonderful date :)

November 9, 2009 - 8:26 am

Linda - mmmmm love this…great job.

November 9, 2009 - 3:53 pm

Michelle Clement - Ohmygosh! I’m super-jealous of the stash you must have. Sooo fun!! And those pages are crazy rad. I love them to bits!!

November 11, 2009 - 9:28 am

vee - super gorgeous as always! :)

November 12, 2009 - 2:31 pm

AndreaWiebe - Your projects are amazing Jen :)

January 8, 2010 - 12:36 am

aline - Hello,
i am french.
I find your blog so beautiful!!!
In french:”Bravo de superbes pages”

January 31, 2010 - 4:12 pm

Kathleen Glossop - Gorgeous!!! Love all the Sass, the layers look fabulous :)
xx

April 22, 2010 - 9:34 am

Ingvild Bolme - LOVE everything you create Jen!!!