each collection has 9 double sided cardstocks, 3 shimmer papers with glitter coating, and coordinating stamps, borders, prompts, alphas, embroidery patterns feathers, and sequins.

here is: out of this world!

i am working on this page layout with the new space stuff…

i would love to know what you think and i can’t wait so see what you guys do with it!!!!

it was nice to take a couple of days,  put work on hold, and just play and rest and…be with my sweet little gems…

ok, so now i need to get to the NEW COLLECTIONS!!!! and the CHA release!!!! i know i said i would at the show, but listen guys i have been out of the game for awhile…and honestly…I WAS EXHAUSTED!!!  so i am taking good pictures in the morning, and will show you all the new papers and products!

but, before i do anything else i absolutely must take the time to thank some extraordinary people!  these guys are amazing!!!!  everyone that helped me out at the show was and is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!  the time that these ladies put into this is so remarkable. they are the best kind of friends a girl could have.  a million thank yous!

lesa…you might honestly be the funniest lady i know!!! seriously, i can not even handle how cool you are!  not only that…your energy and  support helps me want to be the best i can!

susan…you brought a wisdom and balance that truly amazed me.  you are a problem solver and a doer, and you really have a peace about you.

kynsey…what would i do without you!  you are simply put…a lifesaver, a confidant, and one of my best friends!

annettte…i am so humbled by your kindness, and loved getting to see how fun you are.  (also, it’s good to have a friend who can lay the smack down if needed!) ps…she has an amazingly clever card  creations blog!

and sam….there are just no words!  as cheesy as this may sound, it is an honor to rub shoulders with you!  you roll with it…with me…and you enjoy the ride…you do it with wit, clarity, and a fresh perspective.  (and you do it all without judging.)  i couldn’t be more grateful to know you.

my ireland turned 4 today.  4!!!!  WHAT??? i just can not handle how fast they grow??? it kills me.  i want them to stay small forever, but each little stage they go through is so exciting!

ireland…you are hilarious…you are smart…you are charming…you are beautiful…i love you sweet girl!

i know the pictures are not perfect (show floor lighting is not the best)  but you’ll get the idea!

this is my favorite collection  by far!  above the clouds!!!

everyone has been so warm!!!!  thank you…thanks you for making this so great for me!  i will be showing you another collection tomorrow guys!  tell you local stores that you have to have it!!!

i can’t wait to show you the line-up!!! we are putting on all the design work up today, and then  i will show you pics tomorrow!  yeah!!! i can’t wait!

i have been doing tons of artwork, designing, and creating.  then tons more of editing, proofing and press checks.   (I LOVE THIS PART OF MY JOB!!!!) the smell of fresh ink…warm paper…and late nights!

while i was going through the final line samples today at the print shop, i  stopped on this paper and i smiled to myself.  it is a paper from the ‘in this house collection.’  take a look at what it says,  ”before every rainbow…there is going to be a little rain!” SO TRUE!

it has been a shaky few years…and now after all that time, i am finally here!! on my own…making it happen!!!  yippee!!!!  we are on our way to the show in just a couple days.  here is our official invite.  send it out to your local scrapbook stores…and tell them you gotta have this stuff!

ok!!!! we will be up the next three nights making samples, eating chocolate, and having fun…i will keep you in on the action!