I am not really one for making resolutions, mostly because I never follow through with them and just end up feeling like a failure. Last year I declared it the "Year Of Eve" I think I stuck to that pretty well, with a few bumps along the way. This year I'd like to continue that theme and pursue some of my interests more in depth. February I am taking an Indian food cooking course and would like to take a few others as finances allow. I'd like to make a dent in my "to read" pile of books also take up a craft of some sort. My little man will be starting school in 2010, so I also want to spend as much one on one time with him as I can. Of course eating better and exercise are always on that list. The eating part I don't do to bad on (holiday aside), but the exercise part needs more work. Lastly I NEED to take more photos. I am really interested in the 365 day challenges I see around, but I am already five days late, so I think I will try and take at least some photos every week..
With all this contemplating about what I want to accomplish in the coming year, I have also been thinking about what I want this blog to be about. I think I am pretty happy with the way it shaped up last year. I like the "little bit of everything" theme I have and been thinking of expanding on that to include craft ideas, photography promps and tips, more cooking/foodie content and of course more scrapbooking stuff. No worries to those of you that use it to keep up with what's going on in my life, I'll still have day to day nuggets of info about how we are all doing and all that interesting stuff. ;)
So anyways, that was a lot of rambling, wasn't it? lol Sophia headed back to school today, she was very excited to be able to finally hand out her birthday party invites. Her birthday is actually this Thursday but that is WAY to short of notice to spring a party invite on parents so I planned the party for the 17th. Sophia wanted to have a "Tea Party" theme so that is what we are going with, Later this week I will blog about what the party will entail, show you the invite etc...
Finally in scrapping news, my ego has taken a hit as I have been turned down for two guest spots in the past two weeks, sucks, but what can you do! I already CT for and guest for some awesome ladies, so I can't complain to much. ;) I also finished a LO! I really didn't have time to do any over the holidays, so it was nice to finally be able to sit down and create one....
Credits: INSPIRED BY KENNA TEMPLATES by Bree Clarkson. PUNKY IN PINK kit by Traci Reed and Lauren Grier. Font: DJB LIZZY FIZZED OUT by Darcy Baldwin. Everything available at Sweet Shoppe Designs!
OHHHHH ya! I almost forgot! I have a LO in this month's Digital Artist Magazine!! I am on page 164 and I used Gina Marie Huff's Free kit that you can get with the magazine. How excited am I!
Allright, I am done rambling now! LOL Have a fabtabulous day and until next time..TATA!!
With all this contemplating about what I want to accomplish in the coming year, I have also been thinking about what I want this blog to be about. I think I am pretty happy with the way it shaped up last year. I like the "little bit of everything" theme I have and been thinking of expanding on that to include craft ideas, photography promps and tips, more cooking/foodie content and of course more scrapbooking stuff. No worries to those of you that use it to keep up with what's going on in my life, I'll still have day to day nuggets of info about how we are all doing and all that interesting stuff. ;)
So anyways, that was a lot of rambling, wasn't it? lol Sophia headed back to school today, she was very excited to be able to finally hand out her birthday party invites. Her birthday is actually this Thursday but that is WAY to short of notice to spring a party invite on parents so I planned the party for the 17th. Sophia wanted to have a "Tea Party" theme so that is what we are going with, Later this week I will blog about what the party will entail, show you the invite etc...
Finally in scrapping news, my ego has taken a hit as I have been turned down for two guest spots in the past two weeks, sucks, but what can you do! I already CT for and guest for some awesome ladies, so I can't complain to much. ;) I also finished a LO! I really didn't have time to do any over the holidays, so it was nice to finally be able to sit down and create one....
Credits: INSPIRED BY KENNA TEMPLATES by Bree Clarkson. PUNKY IN PINK kit by Traci Reed and Lauren Grier. Font: DJB LIZZY FIZZED OUT by Darcy Baldwin. Everything available at Sweet Shoppe Designs!
OHHHHH ya! I almost forgot! I have a LO in this month's Digital Artist Magazine!! I am on page 164 and I used Gina Marie Huff's Free kit that you can get with the magazine. How excited am I!
Allright, I am done rambling now! LOL Have a fabtabulous day and until next time..TATA!!
Sorry you didn't get the guest gigs, Eve. Their loss, for sure!
Posted by: barb | January 05, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Congrats on being published!
Posted by: Melanie | January 05, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Congrats on the magazine! And the Indian food class sounds like fun!!
Posted by: Tracy | January 05, 2009 at 01:23 PM
I can't imagine why anyone in their right mind wouldn't take you on their team! Yay for being published! Congrats!
Posted by: Lena Brandenburg | January 05, 2009 at 02:01 PM
I had no idea Ashley and Sophia shared the same birthday!! How cool. That is a great idea holding off on the party, I never thought of that.....we send our invites out before the christmas break...so I think they tend to be forgotten about.
Awesome LO and congrats on the publication! I know if I were a designer I wouldn't think twice about inviting you on my team....you are awesome!!
Posted by: Cindy Schneider | January 05, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Eve it's always a joy to read your blog. Your blog is always full of directed thoughts and random ones - always a nice mix. It's what i want my blog to grow to be one day, so don't change a thing lol.
that layout is AWESOME AND i need to make a note to check out page 164 to see your other. If you ever want to guest CT for me you're in there darlin' lol.
Posted by: Sharia Braxton | January 05, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Well, Eve, if an amazing scrapper like you were turned down, it makes me feel better about the rejection I got this week!
I have the similar sort-of-resolutions -- just ideas and hopes and aspirations for the New Year. Good luck!
Posted by: DawnMarch | January 05, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Those are such great goals for 2009, Eve! :) I hope you'll join in on the Project 365, you can start on ANY day and even catch up yet this week- it's only a few days and will be so worth it at the end of the year.
Designers are crazy not to take you onto their teams. I have to admit, last week was a rejection week for me too, but all is good! :) You're SO talented, just look at that beautiful page. And congrats on the pub!
Hope you have a great week!
Posted by: Teresa Victor | January 05, 2009 at 04:24 PM
Start today with the 365, there is no rule it has to start on 1/1!
If you are getting turned down for CTs I guess I'll not get my feelings hurt any more, your pages are amazing!
Congrats on being published!
Posted by: Lucrecia | January 05, 2009 at 05:22 PM
That is such a fun layout! Congrats on getting published!
Posted by: Stacey | January 05, 2009 at 09:36 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR Eve!!!
You have ALWAYS been an inspiration to me and as all above, I just CANNOT fathom anyone turning YOU down girl!
Congratulations on the publication in The Digital Artist e-zine and I ADORE the layout you have showcased in this post! AWESOME work and I am gleaning!!!
Awww, Sophia's birthday party shall be PRICELESS and I just know you'll share some photos!!! Can't wait!
KUDOS on the Indian cooking class and I should send my daughters to your blog as they are WONDERFUL cooks and my oldest also claims to be a FOODIE! She would LOVE to try some of your recipes I am sure!
Have a GORGEOUS day!
Baci e abbracci,
Linda :)
Posted by: Linda Walton aka bobbysgirlforever (Bon Scrapatit Designs) | January 06, 2009 at 10:06 PM