TERESA COLLINS

2012- create a "IDEA" planner

Can you believe soon it will be 2012? I always admire people who make New Years Resolutions and keep them. Last year, Gentry decided she would not drink soda for the entire year. She is not a big soda drinker anyway, but she felt it was a good thing to give up. She went the entire year and never once had any soda. I admire her and her follow through. 

Today we are taking down our Christmas tree. I get a little sad to see the end of Christmas Season. I love the giving and kindness that surrounds the celebrations. 

That is why it's so important to me to take lots of photos. This was last week- Christmas Eve at Ty's sisters house. I want to remember our family being together. We had Ty's mom with us this holiday. I am thankful that the kids have their grandmother. She is the only living grandparent. Truth be known, I wish she was closer to our home. I love the spirit and love she brings into our home. Yes, I am lucky in that I have a great relationship with my mother in law- wink! 

Tonight we will be home bringing in 2012 together. My girls are spending time at their dads and I miss them. It is so hard to share them. However, it's my reality and I always have encouraged the vital and important relationship of my girls with their dad. I hope they will know that they have TWO families that love and adore them. Divorce is truly the hardest on the children and I will always feel sadness over this with my family. I doubt I will ever feel differently. So tonight the boys and I will be watching the ball drop from our home and enjoying time together.

Now... I want to share a "idea" planner with you-

One of the things that I do is carry a notebook in my purse (everyday). I want to be prepared so that when random thoughts or ideas come to me I can write them down. I also keep a agenda book in my bag to help me remember what and where I need to be. I am a big believer in "WRITING IT DOWN!"

I love this  project  that Julie Jacob designed for her 2012 ideas. 

 

I love that she stitched the papers!!!!!

The cool part is the Julie made the month and year (2012) images from stamps she created with the Teresa Collin's Stampmaker. I am inspired! 

Here is a how to "recreate" her book from Julie:

 

Instructions:
Trim patterned paper to fit the cover and inside cover of the notebook.  I used October Afternoon - Farmhouse (Sunday Dinner) for the cover, and Teresa Collins - Notations (Music) for the inside cover.  I cut the big glitter label from a sheet of My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Two (Sunshine Memories Sweet) paper, and then stamped 2012 on it.  Adhere the label.  
On the inside cover, add doilies (cut in half) & month strips.  I stamped some with the December download stamps, and typed some on an old typewriter.  

Next sew around the edges of the notebook.  Add embellishments (flowers, Scrabble tile, bling).   Now you have a fun little notebook all ready for your lists, ideas & thoughts for 2012! :)
~julie

www.juliejac.typepad.com

 

Westcott Winners

Westcott picked TEN random winners to win both the fabulous PINK trimmers and PINK scissors. How generous!!!!

Here is the list of winners that need to email me at teresa@teresacollinsdesigns. Please email your name and address. IMPORTANT: in the subject line add WESTCOTT winner please. I am getting lots of emails from winners. That is a good thing!!!!

1) Tammy Schlinker Lever

I am already a fan of your products! Teresa Collins sent me over just to let you know :)

Like · Comment · Monday at 10:29am ·  

2) Lisa Zajac

Stopping by from Teresa Collins blog. Would love the chance to win.

Like · Comment · December 24 at 8:23am · 

 

3) Carol Douglas

‎Teresa Collins Designs sent me over to say "thanks" for sponsoring some of the prizes in her giveaway. I am in need of a new trimmer, this would be perfect. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

4) Gloria Ashline

The pink scissors are great. Teresa Collins sent me.

Like · Comment · Monday at 6:13pm · 

5) Debbie Hawkins Craine

LOL westcott is the best Would love to win the trimmer and scissor Teresa is showing. thanks for the opportunity.

Like · Comment · Monday at 4:54pm ·  

6) Tiffany Haller

TC sent me...loving the pink scissors!

Like · Comment · December 24 at 11:48am ·  

7) Julie Kerschen

Came from Teresa Collins blog. with your link. Would love to win one of your items which it one of her top 10 items to have. Thank you.

Like · Comment · December 23 at 8:34pm ·  

8) Justina's Crafts

‎Teresa Beal Collins sent me! I love the pink scissors and trimmer, which i desperately need!

Like · Comment · December 23 at 5:30pm ·  

9) Shawn Armstrong Stoen

‎Teresa Beal Collins sent me!!! Love your trimmer!!!!

Like · Comment · December 23 at 4:28pm ·  

10) Dana Davis

Teresa Collins sent me. Love these scissors.

Like · Comment · December 23 at 4:15pm ·

 

Today I filmed more segments for My Craft Channel. Gentry went with me so we could spend more time together. She even took a couple of photos:

Here we are filming a segment. I love doing these shows. It is so fun to be able to share in this way.

I am getting ready to film here and watching Gentry take photos. It was a fun day!

I have to say that I am already getting a little sad to know that Gentry is going back to college soon. I know that I will cry and be an emotional mess. We have spent great quality time during her break. I love having all of my kids home together. 

Okay, UPDATE time. I am now TWO weeks on the NO SUGAR and NO PROCESSED food plan. Yes, I did not give in to ANY of the treats or chips over Christmas. In fact, I did a detox for my body for 5 days during the week of Christmas. Yes, you lose weight but you do gain most of it back once you are eating again. It is really about getting the toxics out of your body. I am truly eating a TON of food and I lost 5 more lbs. this week. I know you may be thinking- Why do this at this time of the year? I thought- WHY NOT? I mean food is food and it's always going to be around. I knew it would keep me in check during the holidays. I am notorious for gaining at least 5 lbs around Christmas and this year I did the reverse. 

Here is the truth- I am not craving sweets and goodies, but my mind still messes with me a bit. I am a very social eater. I love meeting my friends and family for dinner. I miss doing this. However, I have found that I am focusing on DOING more than just going out to eat. We play more games, and watch more movies together and it's actually quite nice. I would be lying if I said I did not MISS the social aspect of food. I do feel much better after two weeks and a 5 day master cleanse. *I am taking Herbalogica vitamins and minerals and they are amazing!

Congrats again to the winners- Thank you WESTCOTT for your generosity!

WINNERS- top TEN

I have so much to share. I am enjoying my family home on break so a longer blog post will come soon. I film 6 new episodes with My Craft Channel in the morning. However, I have heard back from some of the manufacturers with winners picked. I wanted to update my blog with winners. If you have won PLEASE email me at teresa@teresacollinsdesigns with your name and address. IMPORTANT: put what you won in the subject line. Thank you!

Winner of Teresa Collins Top 10 Favorite Things

Congratulations

Dana Davis!!!!

Winner of the Main Base Clip it Up

 Teresa Collin's Stampmaker

Winner: 

Teri Kachler

XYRON WINNERS:

Mega Runner:

Winner #1
Teresa you are such a wonderful and amazing person. You are so kind and generous. 
I love your little pink Xyron!!!!! You have some wonderful must haves; unfortunately 
I think I only have one or two. I would love to win. I only wish to met you one
 day in person! Unfortunately I don;t do facebook so this is my only chance!!! 
I hope I get picked. Thank you for the chance and I hope you and your family
 have a FANTASTIC holiday season!!!! {{{HUGS}}} Lindy
ReplyDecember 23, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Winner #2

Lisa Zajac  Teresa Collins blog sent me. I have several of your 
products and love them all. Would love to try the mega runner.

Xyron TC X Sticker Maker: Houndstooth
Winner #1
Pat Hardiman  WOOHOO!!! Teresa sent me!!! I so love my xyrons, have the x, the 500 and the 900, but as 
a gal who loves PINK "almost" as much as Teresa as well as an ALABAMA girl who loves houndstooth...well, 
I just NEED this pretty pink houndstooth xyron!!!
Winner #2

Syedaq03 said:
Loved seeing the top ten tools. I am happy to say that most of them are on my wishlist. 
I have been checking your blog this whole December because you did great giveaways last year.
 And I am happy to say that you outdid yourself this year also. You will never cease to amaze me Teresa. 
Thank you so much for this amazing giveaways. syeda syeda_lubabah@hotmail.com
CRICUT MINI MACHINE Winner:
Jacie Epperson

CINCH Machine:
Judi Talbot Pearson
CROPODILE:
Lori Thompson Hedges
Winners from Westcott will be picked 
and announced soon. Stay tuned!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I feel so grateful to be spending the day celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with my family. I hope that you are able to be with your family and friends.

photo: Michael Sandberg

Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

GIVEAWAY & announcement- Today on Good Things Utah Channel 4

Today I shared my “TOP TEN FAVORITE CRAFTING Machines and Tools for the Crafter in your life." I am asked often from crafters WHAT are my favorite and go to crafting items. Today I want to share with you my favorite MUST HAVE machines and tools that I personally use.

* Blurry photo that Ty took as I am on-air. Brianne and Gretchen hosting the segment. 

 

I shared my TOP TEN for 2011 favorite crafting machines and tools that are a main stay in all my creating!!!!!! Plus, I am going to be giving away TODAY lots of these favorites here on my blog and on my facebook page.

 

  Teresa’s TOP TEN:

(please note- these are in NO PARTICULAR order)

 

1. Xyron Mega Runner:

I love that this tape gun is hand held, has lot’s of adhesive and allows me to scrapbook faster! It is easy to use and I go through a lot of adhesive. 

Like them today on Facebook to win more prizes

 

2. Teresa Collin’s X Machine

I am debuting it today on the show. Yes, it is the coolest little sticker adhesive EVER! I love how easy it is to create your own stickers.It's OFFICIAL that I have some VERY COOL things in the works with XYRON. 

 

Like US both today on Facebook to win more prizes!!!

3. Cricut Mini Machine

This is a must have for me. I love to use my Cricut machines and now when I travel with the smaller and lighter machine it's easy. Using the Cricut Mini along with the online design center at Cricut Craft Room-

I can design and create from my laptop from anywhere I have internet connection. I love it!

 

www.cricut.com

To purchase and learn more about the Provo Craft’s selection of products

 

4. Your Story Binding Machine

This is the best invention. You can bind and create your own hardcover albums with this affordable machine. It will also laminate documents. I am addicted to creating my own books that look professional (at a fraction of the cost).

 

 

www.cricut.com

 

5. Teresa Collin’s Stampmaker

Have you ever wanted your own stamp of your logo, name, company or event? This machine is the solution. You can create your own high quality, extremely detailed stamps, embossing dies and stencils from your own home in 5 MINUTES or less- using your own artwork or jpeg image. It is truly innovative and offers you limitless possibilities! 

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photocentric/100153179400

for more ideas using your TC Stampmaker
http://photocentric-imagepac.blogspot.com/

 Please post on their facebook page TODAY to win the TC STAMPMAKER!!!!

6. Westcott PINK Trimmer with Scoring Blade

I am a big fan of pink. Yes, but that is not really the only reason why I love this trimmer. It not only is very cute, but it is high quality titanium. It is accurate and cuts and score's your paper. This is my go to trimmer EVERY day!

 

 

Visit their FACEBOOK today to enter to win your own PINK trimmer!

 

7. Westcott PINK Scissors

I have scissors everywhere in my house. They are not only pretty, but they are excellent (titanium quality) for trimming papers.

Visit today to enter to win your own PINK Scissors!

 

8. Cropodile

I use my cropodile ALL the time. This tool will punch holes and set eyelets ALL in one fabulous tool. It can punch through thicker chipboard and elements (like a leather belt!!!!)

 

Like them today on Facebook

 

9. CINCH

I love to create my own books. This is the NEWEST Cinch machine on the market. I love that this fabulous tool makes it a CINCH (easy) to use. It will punch my album pages and covers by aligning the pages accurately and then bind the book with coils. You're kids will probably get great grades for turning in book reports that have been bound.

Like them today on Facebook

10. CLIP IT UP

Yes, I love the Clip it Up! It allows me to organize and see all my products. It turns and allows for maximum storage.

Yes, YOU could win your OWN Clip it Up by visiting their facebook too. I use mine not only on my scrapbook supplies, but my jewelry. You will love it! 

So today, in the studio audience, I gave away audience most of these products to the guests. Again, thank you manufacturers for doing this. I loved doing this. GIVING is such a blessing!

Here is photo of me with the winners in the audience- they all won one of my favorites!!!!

 How does this work for those of you at home? Well, we have so many prizes left to give away that you can enter HERE on my blog, on my facebook page, and the manufactures facebook page. Please mention you are coming from my blog. Several companies are giving away MORE PRIZES directly from them- and I will be doing the same. Enter as many times as you wish, since you can win at multiple sites. Yes, you could potentially win more than one prize. I have more Cricut Mini's, Cropodiles, Cinch machines and more to give away myself. The winners will be picked randomly. 

 Here are the links where to enter:  

Teresa Collins Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/tcdesigns (like on FACEBOOK)

www.teresacollinsdesigns.com (website- if you want information only)

 

XYRON: Mega Runner/ TC X Sticker Machine:

http://www.facebook.com/xyroninc

 

CRICUT MINI: Die cut Machine/ Your STORY machine

www.cricut.com

 

WESTCOTT: Pink Trimmer/ Scissors

http://www.facebook.com/WestcottBrand

 

We R Memory Keepers: Cinch and Cropodile

http://www.facebook.com/WeRMemoryKeepers

 

Teresa Collins Stampmaker:

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photocentric/100153179400

 

for more ideas using your TC Stampmaker

http://photocentric-imagepac.blogspot.com/

 

CLIP IT UP!

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clip-it-Up-by-Simply-Renee-Inc/70954598029

 

It has been so wonderful to finally show my X sticker maker machine and announce my partership with Xyron. I am thrilled. I flew down to Arizona for a quick one day meeting and KNEW they were a great company to work with. I wanted my machine to be PINK and houndstooth...hope you like it! We are debuting it at CHA Winter. 

Have a FABULOUS and MERRY Weekend!!!!!

 

TOMORROW... is a BIG day!!!!

I will be on Good Things Utah Channel 4 tomorrow at 10:00am. I will show my TOP TEN favorite must have machines/tools this year!!!! If you are in the audience, I will be giving away SEVERAL of what I am showing. I will not be taking the product back home with me.

However, IF you are  HOME... you can visit my blog or facebook page TOMORROW to get the chance to win the same machines & tools. THANK YOU so much to the manufactures that are generously GIVING so much. I am now able to SHARE with you my favorites. I wish you all luck! I will be picking winners from the blog, my facebook page, and the manufacturers facebook page. There is MORE than one to give away! 

Here is a hint on ONE of my new favorites- the machine is NEW for 2011 and it was used to die-cut this project here-

Yes, this is Christmas Home and the newest TC Cricut images for Christmas that you can find at www.cricut.com and go to Cricut Craft Room. The entire frame was made from one of my images.

 

Cricut Craft Room™ Exclusives, Christmas Collage
Give your holiday projects a sophisticated look with the Christmas Collage digital images by Teresa Collins! This set includes two Christmas trees and a Christmas themed word collage.
Projects designed by: Sesil Cratin sesilcratin.blogspot.com

So tomorrow morning, join in on the FUN. I will be announcing SOMETHING that I have been doing with my brand. I am thrilled to be joining creative forces with a industry leader. Yes, I will publically debut the first product LIVE on TV tomorrow. 

I'm excited for tomorrow. So fun to give away products that others will love and enjoy!

 

Some things to share...

I am having the BEST day today. I love being able to do fun things that others get to enjoy. On Friday, make sure you watch my TV Segment on Good Things Utah Channel 4. I will be announcing a new product that I will be PREMIERING and announcing for the FIRST time. I am beyond thrilled with what I am doing with another amazing company. I will be giving away lots of products -MY FAVORITE CRAFTING MACHINES/TOOLS- on air and RIGHT HERE on my blog. I know most of you do not get the TV Channel so I wanted everyone to be able to have a chance to win some of my favorite things. FRIDAY is a big day for me!!!!! 

Okay, I mentioned yesterday that I have been doing something new in my life. This has changed my life for the better. I decided to share it with you, because this is something big and ongoing in my life. I made a decision to make a big lifestyle change. I am working on getting a new kind of healthy. I have been doing CROSSFIT and knew that I still was struggling with non-stop headaches, and infections. Bascially, although I am working out, I knew that I was not eating in a way that was truly healthy. 

What do I mean by that? I was eating out WAY too much. I would rationalize with myself that I was still only eating about 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day. I was CHOOSING the wrong calories and it started to catch up with me. When I had the sciatica episode, I knew it was TIME to change some things. 

Last week, I started a new healthier plan. I am no longer eating SUGAR or ANY processed foods- NONE- not even a bite of anything. Yes, that means lots of veggies and lean protein. I am taking supplements to get all my vitamins and minerals. I am 100% committed to feeling better. I have done it for one week. The first few days were horrible!!!!!!!!!! I had headaches, felt weak and was sleeping 10 hours a day. I did not cheat one time. I journal EVERY time I eat anything and I drink about 80 ounces of water a day.  I was having so many issues of feeling "yucky" and I now realize WHAT I was eating was making me feel this way. 

Who knew????? Well, I got a lot of negative comments from my friends on WHY I would do something so drastic and at CHRISTMAS time. I must be nuts!!!!! 

Guess what????? I feel AMAZING. I am so over all the cravings. I look at the sugar filled foods and have NO DESIRE for them. I am not tempted because basically I have been detoxing my body from the foods that TRIGGER me to WANT more and more of those bad foods. I don't know how long I will be doing this. I want to give it TIME. I know two things- in ONE WEEK, I feel great and I lost 7.8 lbs. CRAZY!!! Oh, I am STILL eating lots of food- right around 1,200 calories. You can eat so much MORE food when it's healthy. 

I struggled if I should share, because this is really different. I realize that I am not CRAZY to give up so much "yummy" food. I choose to view it as a healthier lifestyle, with the bonus of natural weightloss. ha! I am only saying this works for me. I wish I had tried this sooner. 

Tomorrow, we are having our FAMILY PHOTOS. We will  be meeting our photographer Michael Sandberg and doing the photos DOWNTOWN SLC. I have to say, this is stressful to get all the kids and spouses, and little ones all in one place (on time) and looking photo ready. We are going for Black, White and Denim dress attire this time. Can't wait to share with you!!!!!

Birthday celebration and family times

I am enjoying have a home full of family this time of year. Gentry is home from school and she is helping me prepare for Christmas. We are tackling the mall today. This is the first time since my sciatica started that I am venturing out for a long stretch of walking. I have not been working out at all- only stretching!!!!! I wish this crazy numbness would go away. I'm trying to think positive and take it a day at a time.

Tomorrow, I have a BIG BLOG post to tell you something that has changed in my life and has changed so many things in my world. It's personal and well...I have a feeling many of you might benefit from what I have been doing in my life.

Friday night, I was cheering on the drill team at the basketball game. They perform at half time. 

Mckay and her besties... she has lots of friends. 

They had a little Christmas Party and exchanged gifts after the ball game.

I love being a mother and watching these girls. I have been very busy this year with coordinating, helping and planings all the things that my role requires of me. McKay is the Head Captain of the team. I am impressed with how she is a team leader and helps this year to be drama free. I love watching her in this role.

 Yesterday, my son Ty turned the big 13 years old! We had the entire family over after church. It was such a GREAT day. Our family is silly and we can laugh at and with each other. Happy Birthday Tyler!!!!

I love that Tyler made the cake for Ty's birthday. It was his favorite chocolate with vanilla icing. I am lucky that Tyler is the type of dad and husband that does everything to help me and our family. Yes, he does laundry and cooks. It seems we are always multi-tasking to get things done.

Ty said the new Bop It was his favorite gift. The entire family played it to see who could reach the highest score. Matt is the leader!

Maxson was moving and dancing to the toy too. He is just a easy going fun little boy.

This is Matt. He is now a new daddy again. Azalea is TWO WEEKS old yesterday. This blanket was given to us from a very generous blog reader. THANK YOU! She made it for Azalea. Kayla picked out the colors and it is one of those SUPER soft blankets. 

Seth is always working and it's always nice when he can find the time to come over to the house. He is 17 years old too and graduates this year.

I love this photo. We are all watched Maxson- crowded on two sofas as a family- being together- MY FAVORITE times!!!!!!!!

Oh yes, McKay did not want her photo taken. I always say to mother's..." MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE PHOTOS TOO- YOU ARE PART OF THE STORY!!!!" I took this one myself.

Tyler and Grandma Collins. I think it's so important to have my children take photos (alone) with their grandparents. PRICELESS MEMORIES....

This beauty is two weeks old now. If you would like to have a personalized luxury Minkee baby blanket you can order them from Valery Klassen at www.sun7designs.shawwebspace.ca

This was just last week- when she was ONE week old. They change so FAST!

 Now for a little inspiration-

 I am thrilled to share a layout that Staci Taylor created as this month's guest designer:

She was able to incorporate Christmas Home pattern paper with a lovely die cut paper to help frame out her layout!

Thank you so much Staci for your amazing creations using the Teresa Collins Designs Christmas Home Collection.  To see more of Staci's work check out her blog at creatingmyeveryday.blogspot.com.

For your chance to become a Guest Designer post your favorite layouts to our facebook page at: facebook.com/tcdesigns with a link to your blog or if you are not on facebook e-mail your layouts to sesil@teresacollinsdesigns.com.   You never know, you could be our next GUEST Designer. We love seeing your creations.

 

 

TC IDEA BOOK DEBUT- next month

 I announced yesterday that I have my own idea book coming out with Northridge Media. I wanted to share how it all came about-  a little behind the scenes. This past Summer, I  was at a "work" lunch meeting one day after I had filmed my episodes for My Craft Channel. I was with my good friend Kristine McKay and Stephenson and Colby with Northridge Media. We were having a meeting and they mentioned the idea of doing a idea book with me.  I would design all the projects, etc. I thought it was a great idea. I was very flattered that they wanted me to do it. 

Not too long after that I was asked to go to lunch again with the same group. I was asked if I would design the idea book and was given a VERY short deadline. I knew it would take my complete dedication and hard work to get it done. Okay, THANKFULLY... I was feeling very CREATIVE and I designed non-stop. My entire house turned into a design studio. I had the best time working on the idea book.

I have to say that when I saw the book finalized this week- the tears flowed. Yes, this book is a priceless treasure to me. I included my heartfelt feeling behind each project along with the HOW. It is a book that represents my life and family and how I "tell my story." 

I wanted to include projects that were 100% me. Yes, if you like BLING, SPARKLE, GLITTER, JOURNALING, MINI BOOKS, HOME DECOR, USING YOUR CRICUT... you will find it OVERFLOWING in my book.

So this is the idea book cover-

I even was LUCKY enough to have a FUN  photoshot. I wanted the book to really capture WHO I am. I am wearing ALL WHITE and holding a project that I will be showing on My Craft Channel (Season 2). This was a dream to be able to do this. I hope that I can show you some of the inside of the book soon. I want to thank Northridge Media for putting together this amazing idea book. The details throughout the book are simply stunning. The photography is top notch. I am SO THANKFUL to put my name on this project.  I hope it will inspire others to create and truly remember THEY are their own family historian. ha!

You can order the idea book or order the entire Designer Series here:

http://northridgepublishing.com/store/subscribe/signature-series/aid%3ateresacollins

 

 

IDEA BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT-

Click on the link for the big announcement! 

http://northridgepublishing.com/store/subscribe/signature-series/aid%3ateresacollins

MORE details later!