4Play

Hi! I wanted to stop by this week and share some of the cool stuff that is going on over at Design House Digital! If you didn't know, I'm a Decorator over at DHD and one of the really cool things that we get to do is host challenges. This week I'm hosting the 4Play challenge. This is a challenge where 4 different kits are featured and on sale for the whole day on Monday. (1 kit is free and 3 are only $1) Here are the 4 kits that I picked.

Then myself and 3 other decorators share pages that we have created with only these 4 kits. Then you are invited to play along at the DHD blog all week. Next Monday, a new 4Play challenge will be posted along with a winner from the previous week. And you could win a gift card to DHD! So check out the inspiration and then come play along!

 

 

Here I Am...Plus One!

Okay, so I just looked and I've been gone since the Super Bowl! What?! So a quick update. I got a new job in November of 2011 and I've been busy with that but it's slowing down as I get in the groove of things. It's one of those jobs where I can't get on the internet so it's been hard keeping up with the crafting/scrapbooking/pinning world. Also, because of the lack of time and because I wanted to focus my efforts where I fit in most, I've downsized my digital creative teams, so I'm only at Design House Digital now.
I've been a busy girl and this little blog of mine has just had to fall by the way side until I figured out if I wanted to continue or not. But, I have lots of crafty things and projects that I have been working on and more to come. So, I wanted to have a place to share those things and so I'm back!
The number one thing that I have probably been a little distracted with and want to share with you is that I won't be coming back to this blog alone... We're expecting a little one in December!!! I can't wait to share all my projects and nursery ideas on here and of course cute little baby layouts once the little one gets here. We have already found out what we're having but I will share that later on this week. Thank you for being patient and I hope you'll all come back and join in on my blog again!

Super Bowl Scrapping Weekend!

Hi! It's been a whole month basically since I've had a chance to stop by here! I've again been busy with work and studying to pass my insurance license. I've also been limiting my time on the computer so I have more time to do other things. When I do sit down for some screen time, I've been trying to actually scrapbook rather than just browsing around the internet for an hour. So forgive me for neglecting this little blog!

We're getting snow here in Nebraska so it's the perfect weekend for lots of scrapping. At Design House Digital this weekend, there are TONS of Super Bowl activities going on. They have challenges all weekend, awesome sales and chats today and tomorrow!

I also thought I'd share a few layouts that I've finished lately. (click for credits)

Favorite 11 from Twenty-Eleven

11 from Twenty-Eleven...doesn't quite roll off the tongue as nice as 10 from '10 or something like that does it? Oh well, I still want to share with you my 11 favorite crafts, projects, pages, pictures and moments from 2011. Here goes...

11. Frame/Key Hook

10. Chicken wire Frames

 

9. Ribbon Headbands
This was a big adventure this year. I started my Etsy shop and even went to my first craft fair. I've been really busy so I haven't put a lot into it lately. In case you're wondering though...the shop is still open and everything is marked 1/2 off if you're looking for an after Christmas sale or little gift for yourself or a little one.

8. Distressed Wall Shelf

7. Sugarland Concert & Bachelorette Party

I had an amazing time with some awesome friends!

6. Raised Garden Beds

I love that I accomplished this project, even though the garden didn't turn out so well...again. This is a big goal of mine in 2012, to make the garden better and have yummy fresh veggies.

5. Old Window Wall Decor

This project is pretty awesome because we took an old window that was part of the house before we remodeled and I turned it into a piece of decor for our home. It reminds me of all the hard work that we put into making our home.

4. New Job

I don't have a picture for this really but I finally found a new job this year! I'm so excited to be moving in a new direction and I feel like I'm growing up just a little bit more!

3. Entryway Door Hooks

Another sentimental project...this door is from one of the old barn buildings on Chad's family farm. I cleaned it up and put some hooks on it for our entry-way. It's rustic and puts more meaning into our home.

2. Alaska Honeymoon

We spent an amazing week this year, exploring Alaska. We went on a cruise for our honeymoon and while we didn't enjoy the boat that much, the experiences were amazing!

We went rafting, hiking, on a train ride, a float plane, the Misty Fjords, watched Glaciers calve at Glacier National Park and we rode a helicopter to a glacier where we went dog sledding! It was amazing!

 

 and of course my number 1 from 2011...Our Wedding!

July 2, 2011...It was seriously so beautiful. It was 85 degrees and a little cloudy. We had a sweet, simple and short ceremony followed by a wonderful celebration with our friends and family. And now, I'm married to my best friend and we're experiencing life together and I can't wait to experience 2012 with him! 

(credits to Alida's Picture Pages - she took amazing pictures of our big day!!!) 

I'll be back to share my goals and ideas for 2012 soon! Until then, I hope you are enjoying the first few days of the new year!

January Scraplift Challenge @ DHD

Who likes a good scraplift?! Well, this month I'm hosting the Scraplift Challenge at Design House Digital. Here's the layout that we're lifting...

Come over to the Challenge Boards and play along! You could win a $5 gift certificate for participating. Just make sure to post your layout back in the correct challenge forum.
Have fun and good luck!