Scrappin' Simply Spotlight- Mom n Me!

HELLO!!!  I know- I have been bad!  Getting back into the routine after returning home from a month and a half at the trailer has not gone so well!  With school starting on Tuesday though, it is what it is!  On a happy note, Al has been busy de-junking our house and has created a little crafting area for me in the basement.  I am SO DARN EXCITED!!!  I'll post some pictures of my little area soon.

So, I know I have missed many of my regular posts but I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things now!  Actually I even have some scheduled scrapbooking time with my AWESOME neighbour, Nicole, scheduled for this weekend.  AND I have a new Cricut Expression, compliments of my AWESOME hubby (thanks Al!).  So my CTMH cartridge is on the way and I can't wait to get it!  Until then, I've been trying to find some time to play with the cartridges which came with the machine.

So- onto the Spotlight- I'd like to mention Mom n Me Scrap- otherwise known as Shirley Ross. I know I have mentioned her before but have not had her officially in our spotlight.  This lady is just amazing!  If you don't follow her blog, you really must!  She does regular tutorials, she is always showcasing great things on other blogs and stuff going on.  In her most recent post she was part of a Card a Day blog.  SO Much fun and what a great card she made!  If you want to see that post in particular, click here.  Otherwise, to hit the home page of her blog, click here.

I have been doing some fun cards for different events and have been trying out some techniques I have been wanting to try but haven't had the time or confidence to yet.  So I'm hoping to get all of that into a post soon.

I hope you are all having a wonderful Labour Day weekend! I just can't believe it is September already!  I hope you can find some time for yourself during this busy weekend!

Until next time... Happy Scrappin!

Scrappin' Simply Spotlight- Fabulously Artsy!!

Hi all!
So Kaylee and I are now back at home- Al, Ben and Connor will be joining us on Monday.  It's great to be home again- hot water, a large shower and bed.  But with that also comes the little messes that need to be cleaned up and all the stuff around here I've been wanting to do and haven't yet done.  So... I'm glad to be home... but a little sad too. 

The very exciting part is tomorrow we are having a CTMH Team Meeting- it's always so great to get together with other consultants- so inspiring!

Speaking of inspiring, I have an AMAZING person to tell you about for the Spotlight this week (hey, do you like that segue?  That was not planned at all- gotta love it when stuff just works out! :) )

The blog I am spotlighting I have been following for some time.  She is such an incredibly talented lady.  She is so amazing at sharing her creativity as well- creating videos and tutorials.  She really is someone you MUST follow if you are not already! 

Without further adieu,  you need to check out Tresa Black who is Fabulously Artsy. 

She won 1st place at our CTMH convention for the best album contest.  On her blog you can connect to a video she made of the album- YOU HAVE GOT TO CHECK THIS OUT.  It is honestly the most amazing album I have ever seen.  I was almost in tears watching this.  What an amazing thing to create- and what an incredible thing to leave for her children.  See the post here.  And be sure to start following her today- you will never be short of inspiration if you do!

Until next time... happy Scrappin'!

Have you seen all the new stuff on my blog?!

Hi there!
So- I hope you have noticed- I have been adding a LOT to my blog! I'm so excited!  My hubby, 3 kids and I have been at our trailer since June 29th.  Al and I both work from home so we are blessed with the opportunity to work from- wherever!  So in the summer we get away and come here and we focus on family time and work.  I get SO much more done than I do at home!  And this summer I really wanted to focus on getting my blog and such set up while I had some time!  Which is why I am so excited! 

For this post, I wanted to point out some of the new features for you to ensure you didn't miss anything!  So here goes!

First, let's start with some of the regular posts I will be doing.  Tuesday's will be
3 T Tuesdays- Tips, Techniques or Tools
What does this mean?  Well, there are so many great things to share- I have lots of tips and techniques to show you for card making and scrapbooking, plus there are lots of products I just LOVE, most of which will make your crafting a lot easier!  With the new Idea Book just coming out, the number of tools and products I can show you are plentiful!  So every Tuesday I will do a special post with one of these "T's".

Saturday will be...
Scrappin' Simply Spotlight!
You may have already experienced this as I had one last week where I focused on work that Jayma does.  Those who know me know I am a promoter of momprenewers and small businesses.  Also I have been inspired by so many blogs and get so much info from them.  So Saturday's I will be spotlighting a special blog so you all can be inspired too.

I am very proud of myself as I had done some research and got some great detailed info from Heather's blog on how to make blog buttons (see the instructions on her blog here) And voila- I made a badge to give to those who I spotlight if they want to post it on their site!  Yay me!  If you know of a blog you think deserves to be in the spotlight, feel free to send the details along!

Now- along the right margin you will see a lot of the new stuff I have added. The first is that blog button I just mentioned- yup, I did that! With Heather's help!

Next you will see the "Follow by Email" area- so if you are like me and like the posts from your favourite bloggers to come to your inbox- just enter your address here and it will happen!  I LOVE this feature on blogs so I wanted to offer it as well!

The next item you can read and learn more about me... and there are a few places like that on the menu. 

The other new item is the "Subscribe to my Monthly Newsletter".  I just created my first newsletter this month!  It went out last week to those who I thought would enjoy getting it.  If you would like to receive it, just click the link!  I will not send more than 1 newsletter a month so I promise not to overwhelm your inbox.  If you missed the first one and would like one, just email me at scrappinsimply@gmail.com and I will forward you a copy.

So- there is a little tour through my blog!  I hope you are enjoying it!  Be sure to let me know if there is anything YOU would like to see! 
Have a wonderful day!  Happy Scrappin'!