happy valentine's day, friends!
i love valentines day, because i'm a romantic.
i am! i love love.
and plus i love pink, red, hearts and glitter.
i just do. i know you are shocked. heee!
my valentine isn't here, but that doesn't keep me from celebrating!
i'll be spending today with my two little valentines.
or "bough-times" if you will, ala harper.
i'm sure it will be verrrrrrrrrrrrry romantic.
and by romantic i mean full of playing, reading, and snot. (yes, still. lovely.)
i'm going to share a little giveaway, to spread the love,
but first i want to share my studio calico march sneaks.
as i previously mentioned, this kit is very me.
vintage with an edge, or modage if you will. modern vintage.
the entire team just adores it.
i mean the name is garment district...sigh.
yes that is a stamp. i know. i used a stamp. the world will stop turning
and hell will freeze over soon. teehee!
i will hopefully have more to share soon. i've only done 2 layouts so far
and both with the main kit only. hopefully i will have time to play this weekend.
now on to the giveaways.
i did yet another purge of my scrap room last week.
at this point i really only have the basics left in my scrap room.
studio calico and OA stuff,
adhesives, punches, pens,
labels, ribbons, and alphabet stickers.
not much of a paper stash any more. and i'm fine with that.
it was going to waste. and quite frankly, it's ridiculous and wasteful how much i had accumulated over time.
granted, lots of it was given to me, not purchased...but still.
i don't need it.
it's built up over the years and i'm tired of it. it keeps me from being creative.
i know some of you could really put it to use.
i've donated lots to harper's school
and also other places here in town.
and there is still plenty left.
here is my "give-away cabinet":
i wasn't kidding, huh?
so here's the deal.
i am going to keep this drawing open until monday evening.
i will pick four winners. you will receive a lil' box from me if i draw your name.
internationals are welcome, but only if you are willing to pay your postage.
i'm sorry...i wish i could afford doing giveaways all the time and sending them to whoever wins, but it adds up.
wish i didn't have to ask, but it's a fair trade. =)
leave a comment here and i will draw a winner monday evening.
have a beautiful, blessed weekend.
xo
s
Love the sneek peeks!! It looks like it's going to be an awesome kit this time. Of course, they always are!! :) But I really am loving the vintage, eeeeshkkk!!!!
Happy Valentines day to you and your little ladies!!!
xoxoxo
Posted by: C. Rayevich | 02/14/2009 at 09:22 AM
sooo excited to see your sneaks, stephanie! they have me salivating. happy v-day to you and the girlies. thanks for the chance at the giveaway :)
Posted by: amyjk | 02/14/2009 at 09:26 AM
May you and the chickies have a loving, fun filled, cold recovering valentine's day full of glitter, hearts, lace and sweetness :-) My two boys both have cold complete with inhalers. Sigh, well, at least I know we will have lots of cuddle time and yes, popsicles. Red ones of course :-)
Posted by: Anne Washington | 02/14/2009 at 09:29 AM
Love youre blog,youre girls are too CUTE!! Would love to win the goodies i have 3 girls(2 teenagers)and at the end of each night i need that BIG glass of wine to LOL.....and they all scrapbook and they would love it..........
Posted by: christy | 02/14/2009 at 09:29 AM
I love your layout!! That calico line is awesome...thanks for sharing your purge!
Posted by: Deanne | 02/14/2009 at 09:33 AM
Ohhh......Scrapbook goodness on Love Day! Thanks for sharing the love! :)
Posted by: Amanda N | 02/14/2009 at 09:36 AM
OOOH I would love to win your SB giveaway! Have a happy valentines day with your little sweeties.
kat
Posted by: Kat | 02/14/2009 at 09:40 AM
Happy Valentines to you! And I say that so glad to know that you will celebrate romance differently before the month is out! Love your sneaks (especially the cool flower print ribbon/trim!)
Posted by: Susan Beth | 02/14/2009 at 09:41 AM
Have a great day with your two little Chicks!
Posted by: jo | 02/14/2009 at 09:42 AM
Ah Steph, I just love your blog, I read it every day. Have a good sweet day with your little ones...take care, (the March sneak...OMG)
Posted by: Kathy | 02/14/2009 at 09:52 AM
happy valentines' day, stephanie!
those are awesome sneak peeks:)
Posted by: erin | 02/14/2009 at 09:59 AM
Happy Valentine's Day!! Thanks for doing such a great giveaway Stephanie. :)
Posted by: KaitlynK | 02/14/2009 at 10:04 AM
Love the vintage valentine, I found you're blog through a google reader suggestion and love to see all of your work, you've always been one of my fav.peas.
Posted by: christyn | 02/14/2009 at 10:05 AM
Woweee that's alot of purging. Are you a professional collector by any chance? lol. We all do that. Anyways I wish you a very Happy Valentine's with the babes. Lucky girl you are, getting to celebrate twice this month! I love your blog. Have a great day. Sam
Posted by: Samantha Day | 02/14/2009 at 10:07 AM
Hope you have a great day with your girlies! I can't wait to see that first page; love those garment cutouts!! And thanks for passing along your goodies!
Posted by: AshleyM | 02/14/2009 at 10:08 AM
I love the SC sneak peeks. And that vintage valentine's card is so cute.
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your two little chick-a-dees!
Hugs,
Victoria
Posted by: Victoria | 02/14/2009 at 10:09 AM
I love the SC sneak peeks. And that vintage valentine is so cute.
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your two little chick-a-dees.
Hugs,
Victoria
Posted by: Victoria | 02/14/2009 at 10:11 AM
How kind of you to offer this great stuff up to us! We all love a good purging :) I'd love to let your "trash" find a new home on my scrap desk!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Rachel | 02/14/2009 at 10:12 AM
Wow! How awesome of you to share! I love that valentine that you posted at the top of your post! It makes me smile!
Posted by: Jingle | 02/14/2009 at 10:12 AM
Happy Valentine's Day to you and the girls!
Posted by: Dana | 02/14/2009 at 10:12 AM
one girl's extras are another girl's new lovelies!
love the sneak peeks too!
Posted by: Cass M | 02/14/2009 at 10:13 AM
Happy Valentine's Day, Stephanie!! I hope you and the girls have a wonderful day today. :-)
Posted by: Amy N. | 02/14/2009 at 10:17 AM
happy valentines day, enjoyed your sneaks.
Posted by: erika | 02/14/2009 at 10:17 AM
Happy Valentine's Day!! Love your sneaks, greatt giveaway!
Posted by: Stormy Easton | 02/14/2009 at 10:18 AM
Tanks for the chance at some goodies :) Love your blog!!! Happy Valentine's Day.
Posted by: Dani | 02/14/2009 at 10:20 AM
I love those sneaks!
Posted by: Rachel | 02/14/2009 at 10:20 AM
That was supposed to say "thanks" :)
Posted by: Dani | 02/14/2009 at 10:21 AM
Giveaways are so exciting :o)
Posted by: AesaLina Compton | 02/14/2009 at 10:25 AM
That kit looks way fun.
I will put my name in at the thought of some OA goodies... ;)
Posted by: emily (justem) | 02/14/2009 at 10:28 AM
oh boy- the giveaway winners will be surely lucky! love the sneaks.
may you have a blessed valentine's day!
Posted by: amy | 02/14/2009 at 10:29 AM
happy hear day, my dear. :) smooches to sadie from c.
Posted by: melanie | 02/14/2009 at 10:30 AM
Happy Valentine's Day Stephanie...hope you and the girls have fun.
Posted by: Stacy | 02/14/2009 at 10:30 AM
I love that Valentine card! I can't wait to get my SC kit. I'm wishing you a happy valentine's day. And that your love will be with you soon. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Gioconda | 02/14/2009 at 10:31 AM
My Valentine isn't here either, but my little one is. We have plans to go out after his nap and lunch. That lined pink paper is yummy!
Can't wait to see what SC is up to this month.
Posted by: Daniela | 02/14/2009 at 10:33 AM
I am drooling over this kit. Can't wait to get it!
Posted by: Flo | 02/14/2009 at 10:34 AM
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your chickies!
Posted by: Margaret | 02/14/2009 at 10:36 AM
One girls trash . . . another girls treasures! :) I love coming to your blog everyday. Your stories are FUN to read, they always make me smile, laugh and sometimes even cry. Your chickies are just the most Adorable EVER!!! (You already know that though) ;) Happy Valentines to YOU and the girls . . . your LOVE will be home soon!
Posted by: Gina | 02/14/2009 at 10:37 AM
happy valentines day!
Posted by: holly h. | 02/14/2009 at 10:43 AM
Enjoy the day with your girls, soon you will be with your real Valentine :)
That sneak...OMG!
Cannot wait to see it in it's glory!
Posted by: Jody | 02/14/2009 at 10:45 AM
You are always so generous! Happy v-day and have fun with your super cute girls!
Posted by: Courtney | 02/14/2009 at 10:47 AM
Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for the chance to win a give-away. Your blog always makes me smile and I love seeing the layouts you create.
Posted by: Jennifer | 02/14/2009 at 10:50 AM
I hope you have a wonderful Valentines with the girls. They are sure to feel the love from your today! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Elissa | 02/14/2009 at 10:50 AM
Happy Valentine's to you and the chickies!
And thank you for the giveaway!
xoxo
Posted by: Patricia | 02/14/2009 at 10:50 AM
Love the sneaks! Do you have a calendar for Harper to mark off days 'til daddy's home?
Happy Vday!
kris
Posted by: Kristine | 02/14/2009 at 10:51 AM
Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you and your girls have a wonderday day!
Posted by: SandyB | 02/14/2009 at 10:53 AM
ooooppsss..that should read I hope you and your girls have a wonderful day!
Posted by: SandyB | 02/14/2009 at 10:55 AM
I love my daily fix of your blog and your sweet little chicks. Have a great Valentine's Day!
Debbie
Posted by: DebbieB | 02/14/2009 at 10:56 AM
Happy Valentines Day! Enjoy your day with your little loves!
Posted by: Danielle Calhoun | 02/14/2009 at 10:58 AM
Oh
my
goodness!
Those sneaks are GORGEOUS! I can't wait for the full reveal. And that stamp...that must be part of the "SC set" that I heard about.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sophia | 02/14/2009 at 10:58 AM
happy v-day to you too..sorry your main squeeze isn't there,but i'm sure he is thinking fondly of you.
hugs
Posted by: jenn sever | 02/14/2009 at 11:02 AM
Love the sneaks! Those green and yellow letters are great! Happy Valentines Day!
Posted by: courtney | 02/14/2009 at 11:04 AM
I hope you and the girls have a lovely valentines day, snot and all! You are always so generous with your giveaways. Loving your peeks by the way and can't wait for the kit reveal!
Posted by: Erin B | 02/14/2009 at 11:08 AM
Happy Valentine's Day :) Loved the sneak peaks
Posted by: Samantha | 02/14/2009 at 11:11 AM
the sneaks are great. hope you and the chickies have a very happy bough times day! so cute!
Posted by: Karen M. | 02/14/2009 at 11:15 AM
you are so generous!
hope you have a great weekend!
Posted by: Nancy L. | 02/14/2009 at 11:20 AM
wow steph... i think my mouth is permanently open because i am just in awe. can't wait to get my hands on this beautious kit!
Posted by: alissa | 02/14/2009 at 11:22 AM
Happy Hearts Day, Stephanie!
That picture of Harper at the top of your blog just makes me smile. (random sidenote there)
I hope you and the girls have a great Valentine's Day!
Posted by: jenney | 02/14/2009 at 11:25 AM
I'm a Paris girl but CHOOSE MEEEEEEE, i'll pay the shipping fees...
I love your layout, so I love the stuff you giveaway
A kiss
Posted by: isabel | 02/14/2009 at 11:35 AM
I love your blog. I first saw you on Cocoa Daisy and I love your work. I hope you have a great "bough-times" with your precious little ladies.
Posted by: Olivia | 02/14/2009 at 11:37 AM
Happy Valentines Day ! Love the Studio Calico peeks - Can't wait til reveal night - I think I need all the addons :)
Posted by: Robin O | 02/14/2009 at 11:39 AM
Happy Valentines Day!!! I love the sneaks for SC I hope you have a great day.
Posted by: Samantha Seholm | 02/14/2009 at 11:40 AM
Happy Vday! Would love some new goodies!!!
Posted by: Devon Hickmann | 02/14/2009 at 11:41 AM
I'm joining you in snotland with my two littles too! However...my BIG valentine will be home with me tonight! *hugs to you* I don't know how you do all you do with J away. I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being a strong wife so that he can serve our country...and thank him for serving for us. We love admire and appreciate all our service men!
Posted by: Gina | 02/14/2009 at 11:42 AM
Yummy sneaks as always Stephanie - you totally rawk the SC kits! :) I hope you and the girls have a fantastic Valentine's Day and thanks for the generous giveaway! :) HUGS! xoxo
Posted by: AnnaMarie | 02/14/2009 at 11:44 AM
I just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! I had breakfast with my 2 girls this morning. Enjoy every minute you have now with your girls because before you know it - they will be 13 and 15 and you will wonder where the time went.
Posted by: Carla | 02/14/2009 at 11:45 AM
i love all the lovey dovey stuff for valentines day too :) may you and your cute babies have a wonderful day full of love!
Posted by: Jenny Alfonso | 02/14/2009 at 11:46 AM
Happy Valentine's Day! I can't wait to see the rest of those layouts...I'm sure they are gorgeous!
And, on a totally different note, the video of Harper falling of the couch the other day was so classic. I kept meaning to come back and comment and say thanks for the giggle. So, thanks for the giggle. A girl after my own heart...love it!
Posted by: megan | 02/14/2009 at 11:48 AM
Happy Valentine's Day to you as well.
OMG, This is exactly what I need to jump start my creative juices again.
Thanks for the giveaways!
Liz
Posted by: Liz Butler | 02/14/2009 at 11:58 AM
dying for this next SC kit...it looks SO delish. you guys are all so awesome! what a fun team to be on. Enjoy your day...your valentine will be home soon!
Posted by: carol | 02/14/2009 at 11:59 AM
I love your sneaks! The sewing theme is a fun. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Michelle Early | 02/14/2009 at 12:00 PM
Gorgeous sneaks!! I'm hoping to be able to get an add-on (or two) this month since my b-day is coming up. Have a great V-day with your girlies!
Posted by: Rita | 02/14/2009 at 12:05 PM
The give away cabinet made my heart beat a little faster. I hope you have a lovey weekend with your sweet little ladies! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Ashley | 02/14/2009 at 12:06 PM
Happy V-day darling! I have spent the day at a wedding. Sharing in someone elses love is the best thing to do when you have no love of your own!!! Would love to be in with the chance of winning some stash! Have a fab day!
Posted by: Katherine | 02/14/2009 at 12:06 PM
looks like a great kit! thx for sharing your stash ;) my valentine is off serving too....enjoy your chickies!
Rosslyn
Posted by: Rosslyn | 02/14/2009 at 12:13 PM
Happy Valentines to you too!Enjoy your day with you little angels!
Posted by: Jiggy Jen | 02/14/2009 at 12:28 PM
I read you blog every day (because i'm a stalker sorry), and love to watch your beautiful girls grow (or fall). Hope the hours until J comes home fly by. I aspire to be able to scrap just like you. Blessing x
Posted by: Jackie | 02/14/2009 at 12:31 PM
giveaways to share the love -- awww!!
great idea!
Posted by: Bree | 02/14/2009 at 12:35 PM
Did you just make up a word? "Modage"? I love it! The sneaks look great, can't wait to see the rest!
Whoa, that is what is left of your stash? Good for you for paying it forward!
Posted by: Tricia Wilson | 02/14/2009 at 12:35 PM
Happy Valentines Day to you and your little girlies...they are adorable!! Thank's for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Crystal G. | 02/14/2009 at 12:36 PM
Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day with your girls!
SusanB
Posted by: SusanB | 02/14/2009 at 12:38 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! My birthday is also today. I am so happy:) Thank you for this giveaway!
P.S.:the sneaks are gorgeous!
Szilvi
Posted by: Szilvii | 02/14/2009 at 12:38 PM
I hope you have a great Valentine's Day and I'm sure your hubby will be thinking of his girls as much as they are thinking of him! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Jessica Larsen | 02/14/2009 at 12:48 PM
Happy, happy Valentines day to you and your valentines! Can't wait to see your layouts. :)
Posted by: jen | 02/14/2009 at 12:52 PM
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your two little chickies! Love the SC sneak peaks, can't wait wait to see the rest of it!
Posted by: Taylor | 02/14/2009 at 12:53 PM
Happy Love Day to you and your family. Enjoy every minute! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Jodi | 02/14/2009 at 12:54 PM
Love the term Modage!! Too funny! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Posted by: Rachel D | 02/14/2009 at 12:58 PM
i really wish i had the courage to toss away my
pattern paper.. just don't..
so i am in for the drawing..
can't wait to see the new Studio calico kit.
Posted by: tonya boone | 02/14/2009 at 01:03 PM
I would love to have some of your goodies...thank you so much for your giveaway...and I hope I win...
Posted by: Tina B. | 02/14/2009 at 01:13 PM
Happy Valentine's Day to you & your little adorable chickies!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Michelle A. | 02/14/2009 at 01:14 PM
happy valentines day!! and thanks for always sharing your inspiring layouts and fun stories about the fam...tina
Posted by: Tina | 02/14/2009 at 01:15 PM
I'll be glad to pay for postage even though I am in AZ. Happy Valentine day! (((hugs))) to your family and your soldier oversea!
Posted by: Lori Dameff | 02/14/2009 at 01:27 PM
That's so nice of you to share your goodies with us! I'm sure your trash would be quite a treasure to me!
Posted by: Sammie | 02/14/2009 at 01:35 PM
I LOVE love.... too! Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Melanie Wilkerson | 02/14/2009 at 01:43 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! I love the sneak peeks! Maybe I will get lucky this time and win one!!!
Posted by: Nikki C. | 02/14/2009 at 01:48 PM
I love that stamp you used!! It is so cute!! Is it in one of the ad ons or the main kit?
Jen M in TX
Posted by: Jen M | 02/14/2009 at 01:48 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! Would Love some of those wonderful goodies!!
Posted by: Erica | 02/14/2009 at 01:54 PM
I love the little valentine picture at the beginning of you post. It reminds me of the Valentines my grandma used to send me when I was little. So fun!
Posted by: Beth Bo. | 02/14/2009 at 02:07 PM
Love your blog, your style and your cute kids!
Posted by: Susanne N. | 02/14/2009 at 02:11 PM
That is so sweet of you to be doing a giveaway! I just love checking out your blog and reading about you and your little chickies. Hope you 3 have a super happy valentine's day! :)
Posted by: Diana | 02/14/2009 at 02:12 PM
Yay. happy valentines day.
Posted by: Alyssa Benavidez | 02/14/2009 at 02:15 PM