christytomlinson

scrapbook space featured on MM blog and we are moving??

Today my scrapbooking room is being featured on the Making Memories Blog.. here is a sneak peak, but check out their website for all the details!

Funny  note: those shots of my scrapbooking space took me almost 3 weeks to get! If you know me.. I can create a mess pretty fast and it seemed like every time I would get one cleaned up and prepared for pictures... another assignment from Making Memories or Scrapbooks Etc. Magazine would pop up and it would be messy again! Seriously it took me THREE weeks to get a day where I could keep it clean!

in other news.. (parents please don't freak out... :)  ).. but I think we are moving! I know.. I know.. do Ben and I ever stay in one place very long? (apparently not) We are a fly by the seat of your pants kinda couple.

Well Ben has been saying how while he LOVES the location of our house and the neighborhood and our kid's friends. and our ward etc... and while we actually really do love our house and the layout of it. The yard is just not big enough for him. He can't store all of his "junk" here and feels like we have no privacy. I had already told him we were NOT moving until the kids were out of the house or they would KILL us (they seriously love it here). So he said.."well, the houses on

Park street (which is adjacent to our street) have hugs lots. Like 1-2 acre lots. So over the next few years, if one of those comes up for sale, we are buying it. I don't care what shape it's in, or if it's small, whatever. We are buying it."

I was like.. okay.. sure.. no problem.. a couple of years..

well two days ago, he was taking Noah for a bike ride in the bike trailer and was driving down Park Street and guess what? There was a house for sale.. not just any house.. but a house sitting on one acre, with a shop, fruit trees, TONS OF lawn, huge mature trees. bushes.. a redwood deck on the back.. you name it.. it has it. The only problem is the house was built in 1910 or something like that so the layout of the house is kinda funky. It's been completely restored, so it's in great shape, and while it has the same square footage as the house we live in now, it only has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and NO family room.  One room has to be my office so that only leaves 3 bedrooms for all 8 of us. (plus the laundry room is in the main floor bathroom-ekk!). But the house is gorgeous, it's a craftsman style house.. which I LOVE and honestly the curb appeal it has.. can't be bought for the price they have it listed.

Anyhow.. we walked through it yesterday and while it's going to be a tight fit, I haven't seen Ben this excited about something in a LONG time. (well okay.. except for  last week when he got his 1973 retro boat). But I mean, he can't stop talking about it. Can't stop thinking about it. So he says.. we are moving! He even tried to steal a "sold" sign out of the trunk of our Realtor (who didn't list the house by the way), to put on the for sale sign, so know one else would look at it! (the people were out of town on vacation). I managed to talk him out of it, specially since the people would be home that day and probably be calling their Realtor to find out who bought their home while they were away! LOL..

Our second problem? Our house isn't up for sale and not even CLOSE to being ready to be listed yet. So I guess we are cutting all of our trips short this summer, to get our basement finished, so we can get it up for sale, so we can make an offer on that house, so we can buy it and MOVE! holy cow.. we are crazy. Lots to do too.. we just pulled out every single bush in our front and backyard (it had this gross spidery bush things) so we have landscaping to finish, as well as the basement. We just hope the other house lasts long enough on the market for us to get our ducks in a row..

We are heading over there this morning to talk to them, before we head out of town for Boise today. It's nerve racking.. because it's not like houses in our neighborhood come up for sale very often and CERTAINLY not on that street. Honestly.. this is going to be tight folks.. I guess if it works out though.. it works out!

So everyone pray for Ben's sake and happiness that he gets his house.

have a fabulous weekend!

more makeup stuff.. sick of it yet??

you sick of me yet posting about this makeup stuff? LOL Sorry I just wanted to post a couple more things about it.

First, several people left posts here on my blog, to e-mail them the code for the 50% off coupon.. but left no e-mail address.. so if you were one and wanted it, and didn't leave an e-mail address.. you can e-mail me personally at christytomlinson@gmail.com or you can leave another post with your e-mail address on it :) I just want to make sure you get it!

Second: Alot of people e-mailed yesterday about the product and the code! I hope I got everyone... I answered every e-mail, and sent out everything. So if you didn't get an e-mail with the code.. try e-mailing me again. It could have just been blocked by spam. But just want to make sure I didn't forget anyone!

Third: I also had some people ask if I have ever tried ELF makeup. I HAVE NOT. I only was refereed to it by my good friend, Jenn. I haven't used the brushes either, but am excited to get them to see how they work!

I was also going to tell you, if you ordered foundation from Everyday minerals.. you are going to want to purchase a separate foundation brush, different from the ones they have on ELF. The ones are Elf are good for everything else though!.. like concealer, eye shadows, blush, etc.  But you need a "Kabuki" brush to apply the everyday mineral foundation. (also known as a "buki brush, it's very short and very full brush). Nancy sent me one with my order and she actually got it at Walgreen's. The brand she sent me was called Perfection. She said there are several kinds out there that are good. Target has some great brands, but she said Walgreen's has best line: and you can buy it here.

Well that's it for now! Some people wanted to know what colors, etc they should be buying.. while I am NO expert.. I did learn a little when I worked at Chatterbox (from Kat, who was Mel's assistant who was also a makeup artist). Here are some tips:

• To make your eyes look brighter: apply a white or cream iridescent eyeshadow, right UNDER your eyebrow, where it curve up. (YES all the way up there). Also apply it to the inner corners of your eyes (both top and bottom lids). I recently purchased both of these item to achieve this: One is the "floating feathers" eyeshadow from everyday minerals.. LOVE IT. It's the perfect white. Not too white.. but just a touch of shimmer. I also purchased this white pencil from ELF (to line my inner eyelids). Can't wait to see how that one works. I use that technique EVERY day. It honestly works. You can also brush a little bit of the powder from everyday minerals (the floating feathers color) right along the upper cheek bone above your blush, to highlight your cheeks a bit, and down the front of your nose.
• for blue eyes: use browns and bronze colors to make your eyes pop and stand out.
• for brown eyes: use purples, and blue to make your eyes pop.
• for hazel eyes: (which is what I have): you can use both purples and bronze colors. Also some dark blues or dark greens.
• for green eyes: purples, blues, browns.. all good colors.

That's it! Yesterday was a really fun day at Ross Park. I told Ben on the way home that we have been swimming MORE this summer (in the last 3 weeks) than we did in the last 3 summers combined! Last year we only went once!  It's been fun. I was also impressed at how my makeup held up. I don't usually wear makeup swimming, but had been running errands yesterday morning and so still had it on when we went to the park. Last night when I was getting ready for bed, I was SHOCKED to see I still had eyeshadow on and that it wasn't creased or faded! I had literally been in the sun and the pools ALL Day and had been splashed SEVERAL times on my face by kids, etc. Truly  I was impressed. That was the Everyday  Mineral makeup. If you haven't tried it yet.. seriously just do. I have used marykay for years and while I still love their mascara.. I am now totally SOLD on Mineral makeup and specially this brand. okay. I promise that's the last of it. No more talk about makeup.. at least until my ELF stuff arrives! LOL.

50% off coupon code... and more

okay so yesterday I posted about the makeup brushes, lip gloss, mascara (and other makeup) at E.L.F., and how everything right now is only $1.00. Well i also signed up for a friends and family referral program, and if you e-mail me, I will add you to my referral list and you will be sent a coupon for 50% off your ENTIRE order. Which basically makes everything a $.50 cents! So if you think you might order something from the site. E-mail and I will get you that code! Remember I will be gone most of today, but I will e-mail you later tonight, after we get home.

On another note.. I was anxious to see how the mineral makeup held up during the day.. I can't believe how well it did! I mean I was actually surprised! I had done my makeup in the morning and last night when we got ready to take Preston out for his one on one date.. I went in to refresh and I didn't HAVE TO! The only thing I needed to add was more mascara! LOL.. and I noticed too.. (this was after I posted yesterday).. that the "glow" from the foundation kinda set in about 20-30 minutes after I applied it. I was walking past a big mirror in my entry way and caught my reflection in the mirror and it actually made me stop! LOL. I had to look closely because I was so surprised to see my face looking so "healthy". Cool stuff.

Anyhow, getting ready to head to the pool, but I just wanted to pass on the coupon information. So e-mail if you would like to have that 50% off coupon sent to you! I might also have one for free shipping. But haven't tried it to see if both work or not.

Hugs!

b-days, family trips, mm assignments and more

Tomorrow is our son Preston's 7th birthday. He is our middle-middle child and often times, it seems like he gets left out here and there. We don't do it on purpose.. but like for instance.. he is in the same grade as Allie (no they are not twins, just 9 months, 15 days apart.. when in for my 6 weeks check up and found out I was pregnant.. fun fun! :))..

He is somewhat reserved and quiet when it comes to making friends, and Allie is.. well... ALLIE. She is is definitely not reserved.  So since it's a small school and there are really only about 80 kids in their grade (if that).. she is known as "Allie" and he is known as "Allie's little brother". Most of his friends are younger, like him (he is one of the youngest for his grade).. and so when we go do things like camping or swimming.. he doesn't get to invite them, because they aren't quite old enough or can't swim well enough etc. We always feel bad because he just seems to get left out in those situations. But what do you do?

Well so we decided THIS year to hold a huge birthday party for Preston. If you know me and Ben.. we just don't do stuff like that. Birthdays aren't a big ordeal at our house. I mean we celebrate them.. but it's always a last minute thrown together "family" party with just our family and maybe my dad who lives down the street. Just cake and ice cream,  a few presents (that usually are wrapped in walmart bags) and that's it! ( I have to point out that the three years I lived in Nampa, and worked for Chatterbox.. my SIL Jeni always made my kids birthdays WAY funner. She would always bring a pinata or something fun.. but only because of her!). But we are usually just pretty laid back.. still fun but not so stressful.

So this year.. we decided to go big (for us) as far as his birthday is concerned. We are heading to Ross Park (a family and KID friendly water park) and all of his cousins who live close are coming. We also let him invite one friend and we are going to swim, have a picnic and eat cake and do presents at the park. Now I know there are quite a few of you that are saying "that's not a big party".. I mean I have read some people's blog.. they do all these cute and fun invites, goody bags for the kids, all sorts of games, rent huge jumping gyms, do these theme birthdays.. etc. LOL.. and that would be totally fun too, but that is a HUGE step for us and we are taking baby steps this year! LOL.. and for me and Ben?? this is big! LOL It actually took "planning". Which is something we never seem to do.

So it should be fun! and this morning, Ben and I decided to take Preston out on a "date" tonight.. with just the two of us. When I told Preston.. he got ALL excited about and a big smile beamed on his face. He's such a good kid.. just love him.

Well this week we are preparing to leave town. heading to Boise for a wedding, a reunion and the 4th at Melba Idaho.

This week I am busy cleaning my SB room which is now a disaster area, after the last few weeks of assignments, getting kits out and the scrapbooking event I taught at in Idaho Falls. I also have a few Making Memories assignments I need to finish up! But those are always fun!

oh! I got my makeup today from the Nancy! I was so nervous putting it on... but it went on so well! I put a little too much blush on.. have to learn that you don't need but a tiny bit! 

Oh! speaking of makeup! My friend sent me this link to E.L.F. Makeup. Have you heard of it? I guess it's been featured in tons of magazines and on Oprah before. Well, she said they had some GREAT brushes on there and also some fun lipsticks, glosses etc. They also carry of course, other makeup.. but EVERYTHING on their site is only $1.00! Yes.. that's right ONE DOLLAR!! Brushes are normally like $4-12 for a single brush and all of the brushes are a $1.00! I ordered a full set of them and then a bunch of their lip plumping lip glosses and some of their mascara. I haven't tried it before, ( i actually love MaryKay mascara. haven't found ANYTHING else that I love as much. It doesn't flake, doesn't come off have way through the day.. just love it).  But anyhow, check it out, if you are looking for brushes for your Mineral Makeup! On their website they also have a coupon code for 10% off your entire order! Combine that with the $1.00 makeup... that's a great deal!

Well have a fabulous day!

Jessica Offill.. fall retreats and more MM layouts...

Attention: will Jessica Offill please report to my in box!!??? LOL :) I am trying to get a hold of you regarding your instructions for the class kit you purchased and your e-mails are coming back to me! HELP!

Okay.. now onto the next item at hand.. as many of you know, last year I did a Scrapbooking retreat here at my house. We had a limited amount space.. only about 12 ladies BUT we had SO MUCH FUN!!. I am planning one again for this fall and am getting started early because my fall months usually get bombarded with lots of family things. I am actually thinking about hosting two of them this fall... One here in Idaho and one in Utah (either Logan, Provo, or Clearfield).

My goal for this fall retreat was to find a place to actually "stay"  for all of us (like to sleep) and also to be able to hold around 20 ladies. I have found something like that for Utah. But nothing here in Idaho!!  So I am still looking, but in the meantime. Here is some more info about it. I am going to start taking pre-registration now, so I can get an idea of how many people are interested. That will also determine the place where we hold it. (note: you don't have to pay now, or even be a confirmed "yes".. this is just if you are interested.)

For Utah: I am looking at the weekend of the 14th and 15th of September.

For Idaho: I am looking at the weekend of the 12th and 13th of October.

Cost: If we end up doing something where you will be spending the night "sleeping". The cost will be around $125- $135 per person depending on the facility. That includes three NEW classes, a crop with FABULOUS prizes, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and a goody bag full of stuff (and it's a TON of stuff).  If we just end up having it like last year: where we come Friday for a class and crop. Then come back on Saturday for 2 classes, and lunch. The cost will be around $95 and includes all of the above as well, except breakfast and sleeping arrangements.

If you are interested for either the Utah or the Idaho one, just e-mail me and let me know! I will get a list going and that way we can determine where it will be held. Also if you are from Utah, e-mail me your city, so I can see where best to have it!

okay! and last. I found the rest of those Making Memories layouts! so here they are..

I always feel like I have to post this: because I am such a huge fan of journaling and a promoter of it. BUT these layouts are strictly for packaging (6x6 in size) and have only pictures and titles on them. No journaling as there is no space for it. Also, I am sure you will have seen some of these pictures before. (just had to put that disclaimer out there! LOL).

Well we are off to Heise to go camping! We told our "older kids" that they could have a "friends" camping night, where they could each invite one friend to go camping . Well it's turned out, we actually have about 8 friends going! I say the more the merrier! With our kids, we will have about 14 kids in all! We plan on camping, swimming, possibly boating. I actually can't wait. I really enjoy all of my kids' friends. They are good kids. Fun Fun!

Well off to get ready for that! Have a great Thursdays.. here are the layouts...

mm layouts and funny story..

as promised, here are some MM layouts I have done for packaging: again.. no journaling.. just pictures and titles. But still fun to have.

okay but before I post that, funny story happened to me yesterday. My son Ethan, locked my bedroom door, early on in the day and luckily I had at least put on my bra and had on a decent shirt. My door uses an actual key, because we learned quickly that kids can unlock doors that only use the other kind. My husband had the only key, and he was working in Aberdeen an hour or so away.  I hadn't brushed my teeth, combed my hair (and all the brushes were in my bathroom/connected to my bedroom). Hadn't put make-up on. Hadn't even taken the makeup off from the night before. Had no hats. etc.

So I had to take a trip to the grocery store in the afternoon to get some food for the week and thought.. oh well. Who's going to see me right? I threw my hair into a pony tail and did the best I could do to comb it through with my fingers. I actually usually don't care and didn't really this time, but as I am walking into the store, I starting thinking.. what if I see someone I know that DOES care. (I still had a little black mascara under my eyes from the night before.. I actually didn't realize it until I was on my way there and saw in the rear view mirror). So did my best to get that off. I had also been picking at a zit ( I know gross, sorry, but I hardly ever get them now, not since high school.. but it must be that time of the month soon) and anyway, I had this giant red spot on my chin. Too funny.

Anyhow.. walk into the store and I hadn't been in there 2 seconds, when this nice lady grabbed me from behind and asked me if she could ask me a few questions for the local paper. Of course I said sure.. the questions were "how long does it take you to get to sleep" and "how many hours of sleep do you get?" I answered them, gave her my full name and then she says "oh! wait, I need to get your picture to go by your answers!" I started laughing and protesting that I didn't have makeup on, combed hair, etc.. she said not worry, it will be in black and white... and as I am laughing and still protesting, she snaps the picture. I sigh and realize.. oh well, it's Shelley right? So then she tells me to be sure and buy that weeks paper (it comes out once a week) to see myself in it. I tell her I will be sure to buy SEVERAL papers and give them to all my friends, so they will have the best portrait of me... EVER! She didn't get my joke! LOL..

so that's my funny story.. and actually I wasn't surprised, because that is just the sort of thing that happen to me.. all the time!

okay, so here are some layouts from Making Memories. I had more... like about 5 more but can't seem to locate them in any of my MM folders! so I will dig more later. Heading off to the lake to go boating with the kids and some of their friends.

have a fabulous day!

monday monday....

Always love a good Monday! I also love a good Sunday and last night I fell asleep on the couch, with my head on my husbands lap, cuddled up with a warm blanket and  a crackling fire going in our fireplace.   (yes, i know it's the middle of summer, but I was freezing for some reason!)  It was around 11:00 pm and I was dead tired, but Ben wasn't and he wanted me to snuggle with him.. the end to a great fathers day.

Well I got up early this morning and did some assignments and also picked the 6 winners from the giveaway! Since it was so early, I didn't have any help this time from my kids, but it was actually kinda fun to draw them out by myself! LOL..

Oh! and the weird part? 5 out of 6 of them have a first and LAST name, that almost never happens!... and only that last one that came out had only a first name.. weird huh? Well if you see your name on this list, e-mail!

Susan Carter, June 16th 7:39

Debi Clark, June 17th 9:54 Pm

Jennifer Neilson, June 14th 4:15 Pm

Lisa Russell, June 15th 11:08

Wendy Peatross, June 14th 7:10 pm

Marilyn, June 15th 5:37 am

Congrats ladies!

oh a quick update on those who ordered class kits. I am expecting the mailing boxes tomorrow so the plan is to have them go out on Wednesday! I also ordered each of you a fun little extra goody from Autumn Leaves and those haven't arrived yet, but hopefully today or tomorrow too! SO FUN! Thanks to those who ordered!

OH! I have to tell you about the boat! IT WORKED! and it was so fun. All of my kids (including Noah) ended up riding the "tube" (not really a tube but a solid like float thing that you lay or sit on and hold onto with straps) .

Parker (my son with Aspbergers), complained the entire time on the way to the lake and all the while loading the boat asking "why did I have to come"?  He even freaked out when Braden got onto the tube and starting standing up on it. FINALLY he decided to take a ride on the tube and then we couldn't get him off! He even started doing tricks! He would go with no hands, turn over on his back and put his legs and arms up into the air. We all had a good laugh, and he had so much fun! They all did and it was funny because out of no where Ben yells, "This is the best fathers day present ever! I am king of the world!!!". As his long hair (way to long right now) is flapping in the wind. I WISH i had my camera.. but only my video camera. DANG where is that thing when I need it.

Well have a fabulous day! Tomorrow I will be posting a few layouts I have done recently for MM!

quick update on mineral makeup...

okay so here is a quick update on the mineral makeup. Nancy e-mailed me to say first off, she was floored by the huge response that has come from this blog!

She also said this:

Right now, the color cards that the company has aren't true to color for what they actually are. I can agree with that, because I looked at one while I was there and then when I saw an actual color in her makeup samples, they were so different. They are currently making a new color cards and had hoped to have them like SOON  but she hasn't gotten them yet and doesn't want you all to have to wait for the new color cards

So here is the deal.. yesterday when I said they didn't have a website.. it's because I did a search for over an HOUR at the airport and couldn't find one!!! She had told me they only sell it in high end salons (that's where she first found it) and so I assumed that's why I couldn't find it! boy am i dumb!! LOL  but she saw my post and e-mailed me and said they actually DO have one, but she also discourages people from going there, because they have the same color charts as the ones she has. The colors shown just aren't true to form.

She said though, for $4.95 SH that you can purchase a sample kit, which include 3 foundations (you can choose from alot of colors and also "kinds'.. like glow, semi mat, mat, etc). You also get 1 blush or eyeshadow and one concealer. The sample sizes, but like I said they are pretty big. This will get you started in choosing a color that's right for you, at least with foundation. She said until the new color charts come out, that is the best way to get started. She also said you can purchase products directly from the site, BUT she is going to give you extra incentives if you buy the products from her instead.  These are the incentives that will always be available:

1. ALWAYS free shipping on any product orders

2. Her expertise as a makeup artist (she has been one for over 15 years and has worked with many many magazines, models, photo shoots, TV's etc). She seriously rocks and can give you way good advice on colors to make your eyes pop, places to put your makeup to get fun looks. etc.

3. She is always in the process of working with the company to create exclusive lines of product, customizes for different looks (like the looks we all see on runway models, models in magazines etc). She said anyone that becomes a customer from this blog will be part of an exclusive group that will get free samples of this product and to be able to test the product (and of course she would like YOUR feedback on the product).  I think THIS Is so cool!!

4. Plus she is going to give you free product with each purchase over $25, and more free product, exclusive from her, each time you buy. Seriously so excited about that!

She said she will be e-mailing all of you directly to give you all the info, but I told her I would post it on my blog too, so that it would be here for those who haven't contacted her yet.

So again, go to the website, to order your free kit. Click here, to take you to the right place. Once you receive your free kit and find the right shade of foundation, (at least until the new cards come in). THEN contact Nancy to order the rest of your products, because she is going to give you the great deals from above!

I can't wait to get my order! AHH! so excited.. can't wait to have that "glow".

also! don't forget to post your favorite color combination below, in my last post.. to be entered into the giveaway! IT goes until Sunday night!!

Had to say really quick, Ben bought a boat while I was gone!!!!

it's old, a pretty 70's orange with red leather interior. Pretty interesting! But he paid under a $1000 bucks for it, So I can't complain! (always getting those "real good deals"). Anyhow we got up early this morning, cleaned house but then spent the day running around town getting parts for the boat, got some fun stuff for it, then did lunch, then an afternoon movie... it was fun to just spend the entire day with our family and kids. It seems like since school got out everyone has been going their separate ways after chores are done, and we haven't done a ton as a family. So today was fun. Now if we can get the boat running smoothly, tomorrow it's out on the lake for us! who knew there was a lake in Shelley? I didn't, but apparently it's just big enough for our family of 8! LOL.

Have a good Friday night.

cool stuff... and another giveaway...

I am sitting here in the basements of the Meredith Corporation headquarters. That is where they do all the live video shoots, "still shots" and those BEAUTIFUL cover shots for most of the Better Homes and Gardens Magazines (like decoration home etc) They build like makeshift "rooms" or houses and all inside this massive studio! I was walking through it this morning (by myself.. very casual).. on my way to hair and make up and it was cool because I passed three different shoots going on. (still shoots).. for 3 different magazines. My favorite happened to be right next to me in this big open space where the makeup and hair lady, Nancy. was fixing me up. They were with one of the fashion magazines that Meredith owns, and the models were trying on outfits.. getting accessories, etc. That was so FUN to watch! cool stuff!

I am officially done with my videos.. MAN yesterday I had a ton of retakes.. it took me 4 hours to get through one segment! But today.. I went through a segment in less than 1 hour!! I was pretty proud of myself! It's been good to see my friends: Melissa, Katie, Michelle, Poly, Janna and so many others! I even got to meet a few new people, like the video people and the make up girl.. and they are SO NICE!

I have to tell you.. I  even bought a bunch of makeup from Nacy, the makeup artist who made me look FABULOUS everyday. It's called "everyday essentials" and it's mineral makeup that just makes you GLOW!.. but she swears by it and says it's better than bare essential! The price was so GOOD compared to Bare essentials.. the foundation is $12, Blush $8, eyeshadow $6. All of the make up is multi purpose.. it can be used ANYWHERE on your skin. I looked SOOO good! I am sold on that mineral makeup! I don't think you can buy it in stores.. it's like a spa makeup,  but I told her I was going to post about it on here, and she said, if anyone contacts her from my blog and ends up purchasing some make up, she will give them 2 free samples of their choice (and the samples have more product in them than regular stuff you buy at the STORE), PLUS Free shipping!  Since they don't have a website because they are such a high end brand, you can't see products on line, BUT she can send you a color card and she will even e-mail and talk to you about what colors would be best on your face.. (like for your eye color, skin tone, etc). So check her out.. Click here to e-mail her. She ROCKS.. make sure you mention my name when you e-mail her to get your free samples!   

Went out to dinner last night with Janna and Michelle and had a great time.. GOOD fun.. holy cow yum!

I was thinking the other day I haven't really done a giveaway in a while! Remember those felt books I showed a few months back? Well i had bought a bunch to use for a kit for a "small" class, but I keep giving them away as part of a goody bag packs with matching paper, embellishments, ribbon, etc. (just a fun small goodybag to create a cool minialbum project or something). The books are pretty small, like only 4"x5" or something like that.. but fun for  alot of small projects. Anyhow.. now I only have like 6 or so left.. not nearly enough to do a class kit with.. SO i was thinking I would do another giveaway and create a goody bag of products with each one. paper, flowers, buttons ribbons, etc. AND Maybe something else fun too!

Sorry I don't have a picture.. I am still here in Des Moines.. going home today.. but i promise.. they are SO CUTE!

so here is the rules: First post on this blog in reference to the question I have for you. Second: I will pick 6 winners this SUNDAY (because I can't ship them until Monday anyway) and Annice them on Monday morning. So my question is: what is your favorite color combination right now?

I will tell you mine later when I Annice the winners! remember.. we are picking 6 this time!!

have a great day...

Christy 

Denver airport.. my favorite..

I have traveled alot over the last few years and have to say DENVER airport is my favorite. They have great food, a great set up, and GOOD POPCORN! I am here right now.. on a long layover.. on my way to Des Moines, BHG and Scrapbooks Etc, Magazine headquarters. I am going there to tape some video segments for their website.. and am really excited!

I was supposed to arrive in Des Moines.. well.. about 45 minutes ago and meet with Spellbinders educational coordinator, Mrs. KIM :). and for those of you that know me.. I hate dressing up.. infact when i travel I always wear sweats.. comfortable clothes, bring socks etc. BUT today i decided since I was getting their pretty quick and she was picking me up for a meeting on how to use her product.. (the Wizard by Spellbinders).. I thought I would dress up in my silver jeans (which are actually really comfortable by the way.. well sort of).. and a Grey kind knit/silky shirt and red cropped sweater. .. I should have listened to myself when is thought "pack your sweets in your carry on.. JUST IN CASE".. but of course.. didn't..

so I had to buy a pair here in Denver.. $25 BUCKS!

anyhow.. OH! they are calling me to board.. better go before i miss this flight too!!

have a fabulous night!