***giveaway still open below!!!***
just popping in quickly to share a few things.
I'm guest blogger at Audrey Neal's blog today. I had so much fun doing this...so flattered that she asked. Her kind words about me made my day. Thanks so much, Audrey!
I also have some sneaks to share. I initially wasn't too sure about the Studio Calico April kit, Joyland. Not b/c SC ever steers me wrong (b/c they never have!), but because it wasn't as "girlie" as I usually like my kits.
But boy, was I ever wrong. I sat down yesterday and did five layouts. See, this is what happens when the girls are having "BB time" with my mom. I go nuts. And it was easy. So i now adore this kit. Whole-heartedly.
I got the Skycoaster and Whacky Shack add-ons, but also used bits and pieces from tilt-a-whirl.
i hope to do at least one more layout!
before i go, thought i'd share a photo from two years ago today...
and a year ago today:
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
happy st. patty's day!
xoxox
you's been makin' real nice layouts, there, billy bob xx
Posted by: kirsty | 03/17/2010 at 10:02 AM
gorgeous pages steph! glad you get some "alone time" while your mom is there...i just love the relationships between grandkids and grandmothers :) my mom arrives next week for a long visit too! can't wait!
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 03/17/2010 at 10:12 AM
can't wait to see those pages!! xoxo
Posted by: amy tangerine | 03/17/2010 at 10:42 AM
beautiful pages, i love how you write from the heart! it's inspired me to look at scrapbooking differently & i hope to leave more stories for my children to read when they grow up & for their children to read! amazing job on your guest blogger "appearance"!
Posted by: charmaine | 03/17/2010 at 10:55 AM
Last pic.... SOOOO funny!! look at those lil' eyebrows! =)
Happy St Patty's
xo
Posted by: C. Rayevich | 03/17/2010 at 11:00 AM
oh my! i LOVE your layouts already and i've only seen, what, maybe a 1/10 of the actual layout??? super excited to see the whole layouts!!
Posted by: pidgen | 03/17/2010 at 11:12 AM
Those layouts look incredible! I love your photos, they are so sweet. You have to have two of the cutest girlies ever.
Posted by: Lora Oliver | 03/17/2010 at 12:02 PM
Your los look gorgeous & it looks like you did a great job w/ the not-so-girly kit! Can't wait to see all of the pages. Enjoy your time w/ your mom (I am lucky enough to have mine live right around the corner so I know how big of a blessing it is to have her around)! How long is she in town for?
Posted by: Stephanie Eaken | 03/17/2010 at 01:21 PM
I remember that photo from one year ago today! Wow, I have been a follower of your blog for over a year?!! I so do enjoy your pics of the girls!! Hope you all enjoy your time with your mom in town, so special!!!
Posted by: Kami | 03/17/2010 at 02:00 PM
sigh...your peeks have me swooning.
Posted by: Mary Jo | 03/17/2010 at 02:46 PM
Wonderful sneaks! I am glad you ended up liking April's kit! Such cute pics!
Posted by: Angela W | 03/17/2010 at 02:54 PM
OMG! I wasn't sure about the Joyland either, but now I'm super excited after seeing you sneeks. Enjoy your time with you Mama!
Posted by: Colleen Sheehy | 03/17/2010 at 03:28 PM
NO NO NO it's not St. Patty's Day!!! It's St. Patrick's Day, we Irish get very offended by St. Patty's..... Love your blog and the stories you tell, they mirror my daily life with 3 girls. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig irish for Happy St. Patricks Day!
Posted by: Michelle | 03/17/2010 at 03:44 PM
oh my. well if theres one thing ive learned from having a blog, its that most every post i write is sure to offend someone in some way. ;) xo s
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 03/17/2010 at 04:01 PM
All your sneaks look great, I especially can't wait to see more of the final one :)
Posted by: Lynn | 03/17/2010 at 06:23 PM
Oh, I love the sneaks! Can you tell me how you did the numbers banner? Did you hand cut it or is it a diecut or sticker?
Posted by: Kathy Chen | 03/17/2010 at 06:47 PM
hey there kathy!
its a sticker by sassafras! xoxo
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 03/17/2010 at 06:53 PM
LOVE your sneaks!! I'm REALLY wanting this kit - it's right up my alley! I'm hoping there will be some left the morning after the reveal. =)
Posted by: jenney | 03/17/2010 at 07:11 PM
Like the details on projects. Like the extra pics too ;)
Posted by: Haidee | 03/17/2010 at 07:27 PM
ooohh these sneaks look LOVELY! and do i see a page re: harper and/or sadie's closet?? too fun. hope you are having a great time with your mom. :)
Posted by: Jenni Hufford | 03/17/2010 at 08:00 PM
can't wait to see your LO's. They look Superb as always. I wish shipping wasn't so expensive to Australia, otherwise I would be a SC girl!!!
Thanks for sharing love the pics of your little ones.
Me xx
Posted by: mel brewin | 03/18/2010 at 05:12 AM
Salivating for this kit now! Thanks for the sneaks :)
Posted by: sarbear | 03/18/2010 at 08:22 AM
Ouh ouh !!!! Where are you ?
Posted by: Stephanie | 03/19/2010 at 09:58 AM
Ive read your blog before but never commented. Just wanted to de-lurk today, love seeing all your craftiness and reading about your life as a mom. Makes me look forard to it one day!
Posted by: Taylor | 03/19/2010 at 09:59 AM
Oh Steph.. I am so excited to see the full deal.. these pages are GORGEOUS!!! That photo of Jimmy and Sadie is just so precious!!! Glad you are enjoying your time with your mom!!! Hope you had a Happy St. Patty's Day!! And, can you send some of that 80 degree weather up here to Wisconsin?? We had mid 50's last week... today 30! Yuck!
Posted by: Michelle Unruh | 03/20/2010 at 10:27 PM