TERESA COLLINS

Scrapbook TC Chandelier RAFFLE

How to HELP and enter the raffle: Teresa Collins Chandelier RAFFLE for HAITI

The winner will be drawn on February 28, 2010. You can purchase 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. You will receive their raffle numbers by email. For every 4 tickets you buy, you will get an extra raffle number.ONLY buy 4 and the 5th is FREE and will be sent to you.

I felt strongly that I wanted to donate the SPARKLY chandelier that was displayed at my booth at CHA. My family and I are so excited to be involved with such a worthy cause.

All proceeds are donated to the charity. That means whatever you donate- minus the credit card fee will be donated to the charity. Scrapbook Royalty is 100% volunteer operated.

They are a 100% volunteer run registered California Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization that hosts unique crafting opportunities to raise money and awareness for other charities.  Also, your donation is 100% tax deductible.

Donate to CARE to Help Save Lives in Haiti

CARE is continuing to rush aid and emergency team members to Haiti following the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the country. 80,000 people are confirmed dead, and many more have lost their homes. Please donate now to help support CARE’s massive emergency response.

CARE has more than 150 staff on the ground distributing water purification packets, food and other lifesaving aid to survivors. As little as:

• $50 can provide clean drinking water for 1,000 families for one day.
• $105 can give a family of five shelter under their own tent.
• $210 can feed 12 families 3 meals a day.

Your gift today will directly help us get closer to our goal of raising $40 million through our Haiti Emergency Response Fund. This fund supports a multi-year response to provide both immediate relief, and longer-term rehabilitation in the aftermath of the earthquake.

Also, we have other prizes to give away-

I have had several companies who want to help me. They have GENEROUSLY offered to give me product to support this fundraiser. So if you do not win the Sparkly Chandelier- you could win a prize from Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye (the ENTIRE LUSH collection), the PINK scor-it board from Scor-it, Shimmerz....so many more. If you are a company and would like to donate PLEASE email me and we will add your generous prize to the raffle.

THANK you for your support-

TODAY- I thought...let's do something cool. IF you donate to the cause- I am going to do a

special prize. YOU could win my ENTIRE TC paper line from CHA Winter- yes, all four collections-

by donating to help in the Haiti relief. I will pick a winner on WEDNESDAY- all you have to do is post on any blog post that I have up until Wednesday-post that you donated. We will be printing off (my family project) all of your entries. Then on Wednesday, we will pick a WINNER!!!! That is Mr & Mrs, Welcome Home, Chic Bebe Boy and Chic Bebe Girl...

I want to THANK YOU for helping- PLEASE help me by spreading the word on this worthy

cause. THANKS so much!!!!!

CHA videos & recap

I'm home...so tired. I think Ty and I finally went to bed around 2am. We stayed up talking about everything. I am so lucky in that he supports me 1,000% in all that I do and am. I know everyone expressed that they missed Ty helping with the make n takes- and Taylor too. Ty was so CUTE in that he was watching all the videos from the show that I taped. Many TC videos are up on You Tube now. I think this has truly grown in the last couple of years. I would say that I did around ten videos of the booth this show. The very first one- the first one that was bright and early on the first day was the talented Amy Coon with PAPERLIFE.COM.

I always love the shows for so many reasons. I always make NEW friends that I consider life long friends. I get the chance to see "old" although they are SO not old in the age sense- friends. I see so many of the retailers that support me and have for years. I want it always to  be a two way street. I care about customer service and helping stores that carry my products to feel like they are supported. I KNOW that I am not perfect and I am definitely learning a lot with this experience. So many decisions that I had to make. I guess you could say that I'm learning so much as I go forward. I want to thank EVERYONE in the booth that worked so hard with me. I could not have done it without Stephanie, Echo, Candice, Greta, Becky and Jesse. THANK YOU!!!!

More photos from the last day-

This girl- Melody Ross BLOG - well, I love her forever. SHE is just is amazing. SHE is the BRAVEST girl I know. Her heart is pure and good and well- she had an amazing show. Loved her new CHIP ART tool. Such a beautiful TALENTED woman. Her fireside on Sunday was so heart touching. So excited that she will be at Inspiration Unlimited and share her MESSAGE with us.

 
Filming a segment for COMCAST-

I wish I could read the article that I am showing in this magazine. The magazine is from the Netherlands. I was interviewed for an article and they called it "Follow Your Dreams."

Wow... I wish I had ALL of the photos taken at the show to show. I can't believe it...but I'm crying RIGHT now. I see all my wonderful friends and think that I am ONE lucky lucky girl. I love documenting life and creating...and well along the journey- I met AMAZING woman. For this- I am so grateful.

I will find out today about the RAFFLE for the chandelier. This is so sparkly and fun. I know that my kids are SO EXCITED. I had called home and told the girls that the chandelier that we created as a family was going to be raffled off to help HAITI. My girls were beyond thrilled. My son this morning before school asked if we were able to make money for all the people who needed help. I can't tell you how much this means to me- that HE would be concerned and want to help. For he record, Gentry and McKay helped me glue the hundreds of gems on this...I know I mentioned it before on the blog- but I have such love and support from my family. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

I have had several companies who want to help me. They have GENEROUSLY offered to give me product to support this fundraiser. So if you do not win the Sparkly Chandelier- you could win a prize from Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye (the ENTIRE LUSH collection), the PINK scor-it board from Scor-it, Shimmerz....so many more.

HAPPY Thursday!!!!!

Tuesday- Day 3 CHA

Time is flying by-

The worst part of CHA for me is my lack of sleep. I go to bed late and then wake up 3 hours later. I think my mind cannot stop thinking about all the good things happening and YES- the upcoming collections. Do I know what I am doing??? YES and so it never stops- wink!

I am going to share more photos from today-WHAT an amazingly GREAT day!!!!

photos from the booth- project ideas

 

The booth from the front-

I love this stand...I was with my friend shopping in SLC and came across this in a vintage shop. I spray painted it silver. Then I added lots of these beautiful gem & sparkle strands to the center frame and allowed them to cascade down the stand. I added lots of cards that I had created with all my new stamps and the NEW PINK scor-it board. Have you seen it??? It debuted at the tradeshow and YOU know that I LOVE it. I make lots of cards and so I have my PINK scor-it board right in my kitchen cabinet.

This show has been AMAZING! Everyone asks what is the best selling items and it has been unreal in that the stores are just saying "I want it all!!!" We are doing a show special and it was very important to me to offer affordability and value to my company. I know that I have not shared my pricing- but I will give you an example- my new BLACK flocked 7x 13 covers that come with 5 metal circle rings have a MSRP of 3.99. I know- you READ that right! My stamps which are high quality (non- yellowing) are PHOTO polymer. They are made in the United Kingdom and they have a suggested MSRP of $7.99. I could list them all- but just know that I am doing everything I can to make it affordable to CREATE.  It has been an AMAZING...pinch myself- successful show. I am always grateful and well- I heard countless times-" I read your blog EVERYDAY. You are the first thing I do in the morning or before I head to bed. I love reading your blog, etc." I KNOW that through my blog and what I am doing, there is CONNECTIONS being made. I share my heart and life with you and when we then met or email...we connect.  THANK YOU- I know so many of you keep reading my blog because YOU GET IT- YOU get me!!!! Being here has reminded me of this-

In regards to the TC BLING chandelier- I decided to do a raffle. You can buy tickets and be in the drawing to win-For example- 1 ticket is $5.00 or 5 tickets for $20.00. ALL of the money will be donated to help HAITI. I will ship the winner the chandelier right after a winner is drawn from the tickets. It will be set up to go through SCRAPBOOK ROYALTY.
All the details and link will be posted later this week. 

I have had so much interest in getting into my Inspiration Unlimited. We are SOLD OUT...and have a waiting list. If you want to be on the list for the 2011 please sign up NOW! Oh, and I would LOVE to know WHO you want to see teaching at my event. I asked SOMEONE amazing TODAY in my booth to teach in 2011 and she said yes...(Yes, I like to PLAN ahead!!!)

Can't wait TOMORROW...I will be going home to see my best friend/husband and kids- this MAKES me soo happy!!!!  So weepy because I miss them like crazy- tomorrow is the last day of CHA. More soon-

CHA day 2- MONDAY

Today went by so fast. I love getting to talk to retailers/my friends---just absorbing the good moments. My feet literally feel like they are on fire!!! I am in the hotel room feeling VERY thankful to have my shoes off. I had a magically moment happen today in the booth. Something that makes me FEEL so very happy. I woke up this morning with a heart full of PURE gratitude. I was feeling a little down about something that concerned me within my heart. I prayed for comfort and that I could let good thoughts penetrate my mind and thoughts today. I was in the booth today and thought that I needed to focus on ALL things that are good and positive and then I looked up and saw this:

This is the chandelier that I made. It took many hours (several days) to add all the blings...and it is the center view of the entrance of my booth at CHA. During the show I assume HUNDREDS of people have touched or commented on the chandelier. So many people asked me how I made it and if they could buy one. I love how it turned out and planned on using it at the next trade show.  UNTIL....

I looked up and something told me... within my heart... THAT  I needed to do SOMETHING for someone else. I needed to RAFFLE off this beautiful chandelier and give it a NEW home and along the way raise money for people in need. I KNEW and am SO HAPPY to tell you that I am going to give 100% of all the money raised to the people of Haiti. So on Thursday when I am home- I will give YOU all the details on the raffle. I asked Scrapbook Royalty to help me with making this happen today. Elena came into the booth and I asked her to HELP me be able to help the country- the people of Haiti as I raffle away my CHA Booth TC Chandelier this Thursday... (so emotional about this...so I will just say- I would love it if you would help me make a difference...TOGETHER we can make a difference.

Whew... now I will show you more photos from the show today-

As the show opened this morning, women RAN to the booth to do my FLOCKED album Mr & Mrs make n take. I want to thank the women who waited over an hour to make the album. I hear some were waiting 1.5 hours. I tried to speed up the line by doing 4 at a time. I went out and talked to the women  &  men (A to Z scrapbooking marketing) and thanked them and asked them not to throw darts at me for the long wait to do my make n take. Everyone was so happy and kind about waiting.

These have been a huge HIT at the show... the TC Shimmer Pearlz that match my new collections. Everyone loves Stephanie's flowers. That reminds me- thank you so much Stephanie for being the ultimate friend and hardest worker- I love you!!!!

I am feeling so much gratitude and tenderness within my heart for ALL of the love and support and good people who LIFT me. Tonight, I went to PF Changs with the most amazing 28 kit club owners. I made so many new friends and I want to thank Martha for the invite and for being so sweet!!!! So many beautiful women that I got to be with...and learn from.

I will post MORE from CHA tomorrow!!!!

I am going to TRY to get some much needed sleep tonight!

CHA- DAY ONE

Today has been a long day and so many thoughts are going through my mind. It began early and I was so excited to finally be able to share the collections to the retailers at the trade show. We started early with a booth meeting with the wonderful booth helpers. I am so thankful for the hard work that they did. We had a LONG LINE for make n takes. In fact, we ran out within 1.5-2 HOURS.  This meant we had to get another booth make n take going. I thought I would share a few photos from today. It was so busy in the booth that we did not get to take as many photos...but we did get some good ones.

This is a the chandelier that TOOK many hours of hot glue and hundreds of gems to create!!! (thanks Gentry and McKay for helping me!!!)

Very faded... but my 2010 CHA W catalog-

An  inside view-

Chic Bebe Boy collection-

Chic Bebe Girl collection-

It melts my heart to see Taylor's photos above this collection. She called me yesterday- she is watching the blog- she "wanted me to know how proud she is of her mom"...words  that melt ME and make me cry!!!! THIS is why I do what I do...design lines that help preserve these MEMORIES. 

WELCOME HOME...

The booth was so busy that Steph and I never did make it to lunch. We got up around 5 am and were so excited that we did not eat breakfast either. Not a smart move!!!  After the show was over, we went to a special fireside where my friend Melody Ross was speaking. My heart is STILL full of emotion. It was beautiful- UPLIFTING talk that inspired me. SHE is simply amazing. Melody could give motivational speeches as a profession. She has a gift and I know that her message of NEVER giving up and relying on the LORD in hard times is TRUE. She spoke tonight about her best friend- and her husband and the skiing accident that changed their marriage. You can read the entire story on her blog. I am so fortunate to have gone to her BRAVES GIRL RETREAT. I promise...MELODY will inspire you in more ways than you can possibly imagine. Her booth at CHA is wildly busy and I wish her the MOST success. So talented and she is such a good person!!!!!!

It's getting late and I am headed to bed. The flocked Mr & MRS collection kit is the make n take tomorrow...  

Winners from POST:

Watch ART

1. Kwani

2. Summer Braxton

IDEA BOOK

1. Nancy Jordan

2. Mary Lindsey

Congrats and email me your address!!!!

Tomorrow I will POST more photos from CHA and the TC booth....

CHA - sharing pre-show

Oh, what a day. I'm in the hotel room tonight with Stephanie. What an AMAZING day!!!!

We started booth set up, I did a book signing at the Super show and a demo with Steph on how to do Flowers with TC Shimmerz Pearlz... so many wonderful things happened today- thought I would share with you-

Here is a little peek of my new booth. A work in progress...

I shipped two big crates full of booth decor, new products, and well... I am overjoyed. I am in the NEW exhibitors this year and I love it. (I'm new NOW!!!) Jesse aka (ROCKSTAR) helped so much in set up today. He is learning so much and such a valuable & hard worker.

Set up... I wonder who love the pink bags???? wink-

Here is my dear friend Christy Tomlinson. I did book signing for the idea book that we contributed in together- in the Scarlet Lime booth today. They are at the SUPERSHOW...and they were doing the CUTEST make n takes. So cute I asked her if I could give TWO of her kits away TONIGHT on my blog...

Christy and Scarlet Lime are giving away TWO of these amazing WATCH ART kits... see more at SCARLET LIME  I will pick TWO winners tomorrow on my blog...and SHOW more photos from the show and my class at The Red Bee.  Want to win????

I am also giving away TWO of the IDEA BOOKS. They were sold in S. Africa and are completely OUT of STOCK. The sold 7,000 copies in 3 weeks. It's called PHOTO STORIES from technique to page with Retha Van Der Walt. Contributors to the book: Christy Tomlinson, Margie Aslett, Layle Koncar, Lauren Ferguson, Vanessa Van Der Veen, Melody Ross, Michelle Da Souza, Eugenie Horn and me...

Retha and I...she is a SWEETHEART. I loved seeing the idea book in person. It's beautiful and I am giving TWO of the idea books away today on the blog.

Here I am putting up one of my signs in the booth...

So FOUR prizes today...and I will announce the Chic Bebe Boy stamps winner!!!!

Stay tuned for more....  TOMORROW

Good luck- and thanks for visiting my blog!!!!

Trying to see if I can upload a video- wink! I plan to do videos from CHA. This is only a TEST... (my son at a guitar recital!!!!)

ONE more

ONE more day (less actually) and I will be in California. I hear it's RAINING like crazy. I am running around like a crazy mama today. MUCH to do and well, thankfully my AMAZING best friend, support is staying home and taking care of the home and children. I always get sad to leave them. I am really a big homebody. I love the simple things like watching movies at home (together)...playing Yahtzee, board games...you know...family stuff. So I am doing laundry, doing a last minute flyer insert for the TC SHIMMER PEARLZ...oh, they are yummy!!!!, and a list of ERRANDS that have to be done in the next 3 hours. So a quick blog post-

Sharing today-

Cards with the Chic Bebe Girl collection- I love cards but I always feel like they are not as cute as my talented friends. I don't do cards often...ha! There I said it- cards are my least favorite thing to create because I struggle with them. ha!

Bebe Girl ribbons, leopard paper, etc....

I made the card above using the Chic Bebe Girl stamps-

So today... I'm going to give away one of the GIRL stamp sets-

Want to win????

Regions

I woke up so early and with so much on my mind- sleep was not happening. Do you get this way???? I decided to get up and make waffles for the kids. The girls were on their way out the door for school. They have Drill team REGIONS tonight. They were dressed in their team sweats, and although it was DARK outside- I took a couple of photos:

I know... they are growing up WAY to FAST!!!!

Gentry is in 12th grade this year- yikes! She is waiting to hear from all the college's. She wants to go where they will pay for her schooling. Smart Girl-

McKay is 15 now too...her first year on the drill team-

TONIGHT- Granger High (family & friends) come watch the girls at Regions!!!!! 

I was asked to make invitations for the Spartonian's party- so I made 25 of these this morning:

Do you recognize the paper????  It's my last Halloween 8x8 paper collection. It is orange and black on back. (The colors of the girls high school). So I folded to have the orange and black on back and then used the front to do the invitations. I wrote on all 25 invitations- my hand is cramping now- ha!

Then I made these:

 Welcome Home cards and invitations-

A party invitation- the chair is one of my chipboard pieces.  I think I need to throw a party now!!!

One more day and I leave for California...

I plan to blog EVERY day at the show... so excited!!!!!

TODAY

is a GOOD day!!!

I am still going to the gym every morning. I admit, I think about CHA and deadlines the entire time, but it feels so good to exercise every day. I decided to try to start packing today. I am always afraid I will leave something vital. I am doing a few appearances in CA. I will be making an appearance at the WORLDEST LARGEST CROP attempt- and will be bringing PRIZES (good ones!!!) to give away. I also, will be in Christy Tomlinson's booth at the Supershow. I contributed to an Idea book that was distributed in S. Africa this past year. I can't wait to see the finished  book and so I will be signing books and well- I love to be surrounded by people who LOVE this wonderful hobby. The idea book was so fun- you can see designs from Margie, Melody Ross, Christy...and me to name a few... THANKS Retha!!!!! The book sold out but I think is now available again. I also, will be demoing my new TC Shimmerz Pearlz- and making flowers!!! I will post the time and booth number- if you will be at the Super show... *Note: no new TC products will be sold at the Super Show. Then I will be teaching at The RED BEE on Saturday night. Even though it is SOLD OUT...you can STILL come by and say hello!!!! Come and met Jesse and Stephanie- it is going to be so fun.

So excited my girls got home from drill early today. I LOVE this!!! Tomorrow we have Regional's. I hope that the team place so that we can qualify to go to STATE. I have so many things to do but MY KIDS are my priority. I drop everything to support and go to their events. I have been working non-stop late into the nights so that I can enjoy tomorrow. I am a planner and so I am going to pack by tomorrow. Ha! This way Thursday will be focused on laundry, grocery shopping and preparing my "mom" lists for the family.

Last night- I created a couple layouts to share:

This is the Chic Bebe Boy Chandelier paper and I used the 12x12 Welcome Home Transparency...and the Chic Bebe Boy Chipboard element (Precious Moments). I used pop up dots behind the frames. So fun...you could create so many fun things with the frames!!!!

Then I did this:

On both of the Chic Bebe Collections, I did a THREE tag paper. I wanted to show them used on a layout. I mixed the blue circle transparency and the ruler transparency with the damask paper. Oh, you know that I put flowers on all things...even BOY pages...just ask my boys!!! (photos by Joanna Taylor)

I am going now to get my hair done before the show. What a treat and wow... so needed. THANK you again for all of the support. You are keeping JESSE very busy taking pre-orders. Oh, and did you know that you can sign up for my TC Newsletter???? Go to my website, Teresa Collins 

Sign up and we will email the newsletters directly to you!!!!

HAPPY TUESDAY-

GOOD THINGS MONDAY

I am bursting with happiness...so many long months of designing and finally...this week- it will debut at CHA  (the CRAFT and HOBBY) show. I have been so busy and if you watched me on Good Things Utah today- well, I think I looked tired. I am going on about 4 hours of sleep for the past two weeks- and it is catching up with me!!!! However, I am HAPPY as can be- even if I am tired. I have an amazing support team both at work and home that let's me focus on CREATING and being a mom.

I walk around with a big smile on my face because of my family. They are dealing with a HUGE messy kitchen (aka mom's scrap central)...did I mention I like to scrapbook surrounded by my family?  Ty was so cute on Saturday night. He was ready to go to bed ( it was almost Midnight and I was NOT done with my project at hand) and he said..."just bring it to bed and you can scrapbook there!" Now, that is LOVE and support. When your being creative and what I call "in the zone" you can't stop. RIGHT????

Did you notice?????

My website went up TODAY... TERESA COLLINS WEBSITE

I was so thankful and want to praise ANDREW for dealing with me! I want my website to be very current and up to date. I will keep posting projects for INSPIRATION and keep my event calendar and products all up to date. I have been overwhelmed with emails asking how and where to purchase my products. I sell directly to retail stores and businesses. You can order my products by visiting my website and setting up an account or calling us directly at the numbers listed.  After CHA, you will see all the stores added on my store that sell TC designs. I will list all the online stores that carry my complete collection as well. How does this sound? If you are a store, you can go to my website now and set up your account if you wish. Again, Product Performers is my distributor and you can order TC products directly from them as well. I want it to be as easy as possible for you to be able to locate my products throughout the world. So if you are a store and you carry my lines- let's get you on my store locator list. Again..coming soon

I am loving mixing my lines... case in point- WELCOME HOME with Bebe Girl...

I had to share this layout by TAMMY MITCHELL. She used Chic Bebe Girl and WELCOME HOME together. Oh, this one is just so PRETTY!!!! (ps look at Ashley's room. Yes, Tammy DID the writing on the walls for her PRINCESS room!) So inspired by this-

More to share with the Chic Bebe collections:

PINK and WHITE stickers for Chic Bebe Girl

and Black and Blue for Chic Bebe  Boy-

Chic Bebe Girl Card and Envelope...

Jamie created a mini book with just 2 sheets of the card and envelopes.

I love that the cards and envelopes are double sided.

Chic Bebe Boy Card and Envelope-

Jamie did a mini book with the Chic Bebe Boy and WELCOME HOME mixed:

Plus...

CHIPBOARD accents for both lines-

PLUS... if you want to buy a complete KIT...there is a kit completely designed for EACH line. I love the retailer class kits for these collections. All in one kit- everything you need to make these:

Chic Bebe Girl and Chic Bebe Boy retail class project kit:

all papers in collection, alphabet sticker sheet, ribbon, two 12x12  transparency sheets PLUS the chipboard album covers!!!!!

Whew... and one last thing...

I showed this on Good Things Utah today-

Mr & Mrs Card and Envelope book for Taylor and Spencer... (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY SPENCER- I love you and WELCOME to the family!!!)

(joanna taylor photography)

Thanks for visiting my blog today-

The winners for yesterday are:

girl make n take: lara 2:49 pm

boy make n take: meghan shumway

I have MORE tomorrow to share...some of my FAVORITES...

MORE CHIC....

Tomorrow is the BIG day...finally I can SHOW you my brand new WEBSITE!!! I honestly have never done the design of a website. It stressed me out quite a bit. I really am simple in that I like a CLEAN look. I hope you will check it out tomorrow. Oh, so I have MORE to share with you... Chic Bebe collections-

*joanna taylor photography: baby photos-

The clear stamps-

Chic Bebe Boy

Chic Bebe Girl-

A few cards that I made with the stamps-

 
 
An assortment of stamps were used...

and then I also have some beautiful ribbon for each collection:

I love to mix and match all the ribbons from the new lines.

I wanted to share with you the album I created with my new black flocked chipboard covers- I used the bind it all and YES... you can use all my covers and papers STILL with the bind it all. Here is inside views-

 

 I hope you will find when you create with my lines that you find it easy to journal and tell your story!!!

Last- a QUICK card- so simple- I used my bebe girl pink houndstooth and made a card. I placed a sweet baby photo behind one of my frame transparencies *12x12 frame transparency from WH collection. I adhered to card with pop us dots. Would this not be the cutest birthday party invite, or announcement card????

The winner for the TRANSPARENCY prize is:

Oh I would love love love to win a transparancy!!!!! Please pick me as I'm having a baby boy in April. I'll name him Collin :)

• Commenter name: Shawn

Please email your address and put in the subject line what you won!

Tomorrow I go on Good Things Utah Channel 4 at 10am. I am going to show the Mr & Mrs. Retailer class kit on air. TOMORROW is the start of a new fabulous week. You know I am not done sharing... not even close- wink!

ONE last thing... another MAKE N TAKE at the CHA (booth 3413)...

A cute mini 4x6 album with your choice of BOY or GIRL papers, and my CALENDAR paper to document your child's growth for the year...here is a peek of the inside-

I am giving away again ONE boy and ONE girl make n take TODAY on my blog!!!!

(ps...so sorry but I do not sell the make n takes) Thanks for the interest!!!!! Tomorrow I have MORE... and you can see my new website at teresa collins designs.

BEBE embellishments PART 1

Can I just really THANK YOU for taking the time to comment, email, call and well...UPLIFT me in all ways in WHAT I am doing. I sincerely from the bottom of my heart am touched. I know my lines may not be for all...but I know we all have things that just make us go...I LOVE IT...it's so ME or my STYLE and well, I try to be me 100% and design lines that make me get excited that makes hopefully YOU ----WANT to create, smile, ooh and ahh....  Life is FUN and being CREATIVE brings me JOY- I have a feeling it does YOU too.

So I have so much in both my CHIC Bebe collections that I will have to show more than one post-

first- the name got cut off of the Teresa Collins Shimmerz Pearlz- Delyne Mayer- YOU won!!!!!!!   email your address.

READY????

Chipboard 9x9 Chic Bebe Boy Covers- the inside has a beautiful chandelier print...

Chic Bebe Girl Covers-

I designed the covers so that EITHER side (pattern) can be YOUR album cover- versatility!!!!

They are the CUTEST covers...and I tell you...ALL my expectant friends and family will forever NOW get this as a gift.

THIS is my collection of 12x12 transparency. I wanted to do them so that they can be used for the Bebe or ANYTHING... very easy to use in any project.

Chic Bebe Boy CROWN transparency-

and

Chic Bebe Boy- blue circles...

How about some more for the GIRLS????

12x12 Transparency RULER paper...

I have had the BEST time creating with this one-

So hard to see but it is WHITE FLOWERS on clear 12x12 transparency... It's just so PRETTY!

4 NEW transparency...that I  am quite fond over. You know I love transparency- wink!

Here is a darling layout by Jamie Harper using the transparency-

I promise there is MUCH more but I will POST more each day-

(jamie harper- chic bebe girl flower transparency)

Keep coming back for MORE peeks- like Stephanie Ackerman's beautiful WALL hanging...

Can you just imagine what my new BOOTH at CHA will look like????

TODAY... I am going away both sets of my CHIC BEBE transparency. POST to win!!! Want to win???????

winner of chic bebe make n take:

the boy: Nora Anne

The girl:

I forgot to tell you which one I wanted on my post..my original post is on page 7 of the comments. My baby girl is due March 9th, so that's what I would need. Thanks so much for your creating. Love ya bunches!!!

• Commenter name: Kristi

CHIC BEBE debut

It's TIME to show you what else I have been creating. I have to say, that this line again was VERY inspired by Matt and Kayla's joyous news that they are going to have a baby. I was so excited that I went the VERY next day to a baby boutique in Alpine, Utah. I walked in and noticed that the store was catered to a trendy yet classic baby stuff. I loved it. I looked around and purchased a book for Kayla. It was a week by week- how is your baby growing journal. I noticed there was no cute cards or kits or anything really there to DOCUMENT your pregnancy or BABY milestones. I asked the girl's working if they had any such thing. She said...NOPE, there really isn't anything like that available but you should go to TARGET. I left and thought...why oh why is there not a CHIC and CLASSIC baby line available for announcements, cards, and scrapbooking. I drove home (about 40 minutes) and decided...WAIT...why not create a line that YOU would love and use. HA! I was on fire. I came home and could not stop sketching and drawing. I felt that boy's and girl's each deserve their own line... I choose PINK of course for girls and BLUE for boys. The pink and blue are the most beautiful shades and this line makes me SMILE...seriously SMILE with giddiness. The wonderful thing about these two collections are that they are so versatile. Not only are they full of journaling tags and chic icons... well, they can be used for ANY age or ANY theme since all the back sides are more classic and non- themed.

anyone love blue leopard???? or how about pink leopard????

 

*preview of extras that I will show tomorrow...

CHIC BEBE BOY  &   CHIC BEBE GIRL-  

Yes, Janna Wilson did this amazing layout with her son that just turned THREE recently. 

Here is the papers only today- TOMORROW come back to see all the other embellishments!!!!

Nine papers-18 patterns

Chic Bebe Boy

Here is a book that Stephanie Ackerman made-

ADORABLE!!!!!

Now, at  CHA on Tuesday I have a SPECIAL make n take. You can come and make this:

A Chic Bebe Girl COMPLETE album- all of my transparency, papers, ribbon and the NEW chipboard covers!!!

The book INSIDE view... (joanna taylor photography) Isn't this the sweetest baby????

OR you can do this BOOK on Tuesday-

 

The Chic Bebe BOY ALBUM-

 

Inside view of album you can make- Teresa Collins booth #3413

I am BEYOND excited about CHA. I love what I do and well, it's so nice to SHARE this with YOU after months and months of having to keep it all secret. I am going to do something wonderful today- because it's FRIDAY and I love sharing...

I am going to GIVE away TWO (one Boy and one GIRL) make n take complete album kits to TWO lucky WINNERS today!!!!!! Please post which ONE you would LIKE when you comment. Oh, and I will show you lots more TOMORROW- so check back- *winner from yesterday TC shimmerz pearlz is

Oh, and my website is ALMOST ready to debut...for now...you can see a hint of the new look at TERESA COLLINS WEBSITE

Mr & Mrs... EMBELLISHMENTS

I am so excited to share with you the embellishments that I designed to go with my new collection: Mr. & Mrs. I wanted to share a little something because it really means a lot to me. I have offers almost everyday from the most wonderful stores and events to come teach workshops. I knew that I could not leave my family that much, so a year or so ago- I started designing KITS that go with each of my collection. It's like a TC class- without me!- you get my collections, book, transparency, ribbon, etc. and my full step by step color copy instructions. This is the kit for Mr. & Mrs.:

Now I wanted to share a little MORE with you on this project, because these kits are amazing- and I've done all the work for you...wink! I want to show you the INSIDE page because this to me is putting YOUR heart, and voice into your work-

 
It's hard to see it on the second page. It is a print out of the song that Taylor and Spencer got engaged to. It is the song THEN by Brad Paisley. This was their special song together and when he did propose to her- he did JUST like the song did- he took her to where they first met and got down on one knee and proposed. The song matched how he asked her to marry him. I cry still EVERY time I listen to the words. More than just the products in the kits, I want to share with you ways to put HEART and journaling into your STORY. I know these are the things that you will always remember. I designed this line with tags and labels to help you tell YOUR love story!!!

MORE....

Stamps to go with the collection!!!! I have been making so many cards with these- I love making thank you's and THIS can go with any thing (not just wedding!).

 

Ribbon to match the collection-

The alphabet's are in WHITE and BLACK on one 12x12 sheet for this collection-

Chipboard accents too-

This layout is by Jamie Harper- a version to show you that it can really be used for LOVE in general as well as wedding...

Candice Carpenter did a mixture of Mr & Mrs with Welcome Home- that is how I scrapbook- I mix my collections all the time!!!!

So simple- this is my the CARD in the collection and I stamped MR & MRS on it...

So TOMORROW... I am sharing a NEW collection... and here is a preview of WHAT it may be-

Hmmmm... what could it be??? I made this with my Welcome Home 12x12 Transparency Frame paper. (joanna taylor photography)

TODAY I have A GREAT prize....

  (winner from yesterday: Connie Capron)

A full SET all FIVE of the NEW TC Teresa Collins Shimmerz Pearlz...they are gorgeous and yummy-

 

Flowers by Stephanie Ackerman-

WANT to win????? I'll pick a winner TODAY!!!!

HAPPY THURSDAY-

Can't wait to show you even more tomorrow- overwhelmed by your love and support.

MR & MRS. debut

Today I am sharing the PAPERS to my second collection to be released next week at CHA. Again, nothing like LIFE to inspire me in all that I do. Well, as many of you know our FAMILY had two children get married this year... our son Matt and our daughter Taylor (only 4 months apart!!!!). This line is all about LOVE and well, I wanted a line that was very elegant, meaningful (for journaling) and classic. I decided to go with a neutral color theme...then you can accent your own colors (wedding colors) in the line. Many of the papers are just so pretty and classic (damask!!!!) . I wanted to do papers that signified LOVE. Now, you will notice you can use this line on romantic love, wedding, or  just about anything really.  Here is a few layouts with the collection:

I added the flowers (red) that were used in Taylor's wedding. *this is the flower she wore in her hair and the smaller flower is from the groomsmen boutineer.

  I have to say... the photos of this line just do not do the papers justice-I made all three flowers out of the Mr & Mrs paper collection. Photos from wedding and baby: Joanna Taylor Photography

Here is a closer look at the Mr & Mrs papers:

That is NINE -double sided papers-Then  Mr & Mrs TRANSPARENCY- 12x12

I have been using this transparency SO MUCH...black LOVE words on clear transparency-

and
It is WHITE damask (clear transparency)- so hard to see online!

Plus, Mr & Mrs. card and envelope- 

 

I love this Wedding Mini Book at  Jamie Harper made with the cards & envelope and papers from the line-

I tried hard to design a line that would be EASY to document the most special times surrounding love, and marriage.

Oh, and well- something else REALLY special...I wanted a book to go with ANY of my new collections and have a elegant style...so INTRODUCING-TC 7x13 FLOCKED (black) Chipboard covers-

Want to know what I did with the the FLOCKED book covers????Well, it is my MAKE N TAKE for CHA...yes, COME make THIS BOOK on Monday at the TC booth #3413-

Yes, you can make the ENTIRE book. I am giving you the flocked covers, and TC ribbon, Mr & Mrs transparency and the Mr & Mrs wedding papers to go inside. (note: flower and metal charm are not in the collection). This is so beautiful and photos cannot capture the texture and feel of the flocked album. Okay- so AGAIN today... I thought it's only fair that I do another PRIZE... yes, SOMEONE today will win my Monday Teresa Collins- CHA Flocked album Make N Take!!! Wanna win?????

Stephanie Ackerman's Mr & Mrs INSPIRATION-

Also, I have something very cool to ANNOUNCE...

several months ago I was asked to do a line of products with an amazing product. Shimmerz and Teresa Collins are proud to announce- Teresa Collins Shimmerz Pearlz in 5 yummy colors!!!!

Yes, they match my latest collections perfectly *pink, blue, white, kraft and silver and they shimmer...want to see what I did with them????

Want to know MORE- watch the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un5917iYlV0

Wow... I think I just showed another peek of something else I have coming out... Did you catch it??? I made the canvas flower with TC PINK pearlz...(yes, regular canvas and painted it with it...the layout edges and other flowers have TC pearlz too!!!!!  You know a flower tutorial after CHA is going to happen-  So there you have it... if your are coming to The RED BEE- lucky you- everyone in the class will be getting a bottle of the NEW TC pearlz...oh, and the kit only students too!!! Even if your not going to CHA you can call the store and get a kit... until they are sold out.

Sorry such a LONG blog post- now for the winners of the 3 set of Welcome Home stamps:

Kim Delaney,    Bethany (karchnerfamily), and nicole wragge

Please email your address and in subject line: Welcome Home TC Stamp Winner

THANK YOU-

CHA Flocked Album Make N Take- Post if you want to win-

make n take's are held at my booth #3413 during the tradeshow. 

all the GOOD things- WELCOME HOME

*UPDATED: my website is currently down. If you need assistance please email:[email protected]

I have MORE to share. Yes, there is MORE to WELCOME HOME...embellishments-

Wanna SEE????

FIRST...I have to show you a layout that Jamie Harper did with the Welcome Home line- look at the door- guess what??? It opens to reveal more photos-

I loved this- and loved how she used the transparency and chandelier transparency!!!!

Welcome Home Chipboard Accents- 9x9 sheet of die cut Chipboard...I love to poke holes along the top and hang from my books as well as put them on layouts!

I love Ribbon- need I say more?????

Stickers... WELCOME HOME

 
Welcome HOME project KIT-

Yes, a KIT with EVERYTHING you need the 7x13 Door covers, ribbon, papers, transparency, stickers and a instruction sheet with a step by step guide to make your own HOME book! Yes, I've done the work for you.

Also, you can buy the Welcome Home chipboard doors alone too!!!! So many options!!!!

Welcome HOME STAMPS- all on one sheet... I love these!!!!! I hope you do too! They are clear now- and excellent quality.

I want to THANK YOU- over 400 comments and read them all. I know that for me this LINE is WHAT I am all about. One of the quotes on my papers states. "The most important work YOU will ever do will be done within the WALLS of your own HOME. Harold B Lee" I feel this is true for me and I love making my house a HOME for my children. My best times on earth are those spent at home- reading to my children, playing games, my nightly ritual of tucking the kids in bed and saying prayers, eating dinner together and just talking...late at night talking with my SWEET adorable husband about how our day went (the kids in bed finally!), making lots of food that I often burn ( and my kids saying..."not again, the smoke detector is going off." To me, this line is all about HOME and HEART, no matter what STAGE you are in... no matter where you live!!!

Not only did I love what you would do with the line, I felt how important FAMILY and YOUR HOME means to EACH of you. I love how you shared! THANK YOU-

Another idea for all of you that are realtors- wouldn't this be the best gift to give a new homeowner???? The possibilities are endless.The winner of the 7x13 Welcome Home make n take is:

I would so love to win this beautiful make n take. Love your papers as always. If I win I will be putting the pictures of Ashton (the baby I adopted) in this book to show him he has a home and family that loves him. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Jennie | January 11, 2010 at 01:35 PM

Congrats and PLEASE email your address!!!!!

Oh, and YES, you can order KIT ONLY of my RED BEE project through the store. Link on my sidebar!!!! They have offered to mail out the project kit. No worries- I do complete color visuals, provide all supplies and step by step instructions....Hurray- class was SOLD OUT and I opened 10 spots. However, this is it!!! wink- once they are gone- they are gone...If you want to attend the workshop sign up asap. It's going to be a BIG TIME fun creative mess and I'm bringing ROCKSTAR and Steph!!!!

Who WANTS to win a set of my NEW welcome home STAMPS???? I am going to give away THREE SETS today...woo hoo! Winners announced tomorrow and YES-

ANOTHER COLLECTION will be REVEALED tomorrow- oh, I hope you come back!!!!

YIKES- updated...I forgot my CARDS AND ENVELOPES...

No worries the lines are NOT on the cards...oh, cute invitations to come to dinner, or announcing a new address...

WELCOME HOME....

It's time to start showing you what I have done this past year. This line is well... it's very near and dear to my heart. I started mentally knowing that I wanted to create a HOME and FAMILY line  a year and 1/2 ago during a major home renovation. I took so many before and after photos and well I knew that to me HOME is my place of comfort, a safe HAVEN from the world. I wanted to do a line about my original passion- my background and love is INTERIOR DESIGN and well- I love all things having to do with making "OUR HOUSE A HOME." So introducing....

WELCOME HOME

This is the class BOOK project for THE RED BEE- I will share more later- but for now...

WELCOME HOME-

9 papers - double sided

Transparenies-

12x12-

I have SO much more in the Welcome Home collection but will show the embellishments and MORE tomorrow!!!

NOW...inspiration

Home Sweet Home

by Greta Hammond

Our HOME

by Janna Wilson

NOW--- on the FIRST day of CHA

THIS is the Make N Take-

are you ready???

The ENTIRE book- yes, the NEW 7x13 door chipboard cover (this is my front door- all black and so to add meaning I used that design) and the Welcome Home papers, transparencies and RIBBONS. (jewel on front is something I added on mine-not part of the collection).

I have to apologize my BLOG is being wonky and is typing HUGE...and so I apologize.

NOW- I hope to see you at CHA- booth 3413...

TODAY... I am doing a PRIZE...

I did want to mention something about this collection- straight from me. When I did this line, I knew that I wanted to do some type of BOOK. I did prototypes of houses, windows, various styles of doors etc. and wanted something that would work well with the Bind it All or could be assembled with a hole punch. After a while, I thought- a DOOR like my front door- kind of simple- perfect! I designed the line and had sent it over to a friend. She mentioned that HO3 had done a digital door in one of their HO3 kits. Well, honestly- I cried and worried because I worried about Heidi and my HO3 friends.  I was a lunch with Heidi and I told her about the line a few months ago. She was so cool about it- she UNDERSTANDS that we are SO SIMILAR and as designers we are ALL INSPIRED by WHAT is out there- What is hot right now? Chandeliers, Chairs, Quotes... well, I just thought I would say it...I thought about NOT producing the line but I prayed about it and decided that I was going to proceed with the line. So there you have it- I know the door is similar and yes, I love and adore HEIDI and the HO3 girls...

I'm going to send someone my CHA make n take... YES- you can make your own HOME book. Wanna Win???

THANKS for visiting today and come back tomorrow for MORE peeks of the line.

HAPPY MONDAY...

Winner picked and announced tomorrow!

TOMORROW

I am going to REVEAL one of my lines and my class that I will be teaching at The Red Bee...

I am home enjoying the day with my family. I had a wonderful day at church. One of my little guys in my class was so excited to tell me that ( I am a new teacher to him as of TODAY) after we were done with Primary class, he said..." You know what, I weary (pronounced like only a four year old could) like you teacher." Melted my heart!!!!! His dad told me he was nervous to have a new teacher.

Tomorrow- excited to share!!!!

SHOULD I?????

post MORE sneak PEEKS before the REVEAL on MONDAY???? I woke up this morning and thought...well, I think I should.

I love this SASSY layout by Tammy Mitchell. This collection goes with the one that I showed a little of yesterday. I love to show how SIMPLE you can create a layout but STILL have meaning- the tag (it is a 12x12 full of tags that comes with this PINK collection).

Then I thought I want to share something that Ms. Stephanie Ackerman send me that I love-

A few BIG hints of new product on this little photo. Stephanie has to be the QUEEN of all things flowers. She created these from ONE of my new papers...and yes, this a peek into a second collection!!!! I think this is a BIG hint- right?????

Last night, I went to my son's guitar recital. Ty played Bon Jovi- YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME- I taped it and should share it. He is 11 years old and he was ALL OVER the stage and asking the crowd to sing along. He was so animated. I most loved (well, I loved his performance and I was so proud of him!!!!) was that ALL my kids came to watch and support their brother. Taylor and Spencer who were feeling sick from colds came. Matt and Kayla who were dog sitting a "little lap dog" for friends came. Kayla was VERY hot (pregnancy will do that to you-right?) and the dog was scared of the noise, so she spent most of the time in the hallway. Then the girls raced from drill practice (no time to get cute) to come. Oh, and Zach had baseball practice with Dad (Ty)...and they showed up RIGHT on time with Seth. They left a bit early to support. THIS is what it's all about- TIME together... and often we have to MAKE time for things that MATTER MOST! It meant so much to me and to Ty. In the car on the way home last night he said..." Mom, Thank you for coming to my recital. I really appreciate you being there." So grown up- at 11....

That brings me to today- I am going to drill team competitions all day for my girls at Alta High School. I have MUCH to do, but I can NEVER get this time back with my girls. So I will get home late tonight and hopefully  get more things done for CHA.  Go SPARTONIANS!!!!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL SATURDAY!!!!!!!

I could NOT wait....

HERE is ONE little sneak peek of what I have been up too!!!!!

Okay... could not wait until MONDAY. Can you guess what this line is????

the ruler and the white flowers are part of my new 12x12 transparency line....

layout by Jamie Harper...

This line is so pretty...wish you could see it NOW in person!!!! 

Where is my KITCHEN????

Well, I can't find it because NEW TC products are EVERYWHERE. Yes, my kids are eating dinner in the family room. HA! The positive is that they are eating. RIGHT???? So excited today my design team got their boxes of product. I am getting emails from them (wow...they are ALL so talented!!!) about what they want to create. I love how we all think differently and are inspired in different ways.

I have designed for so many hours today that I literally came to a point where I had to STOP and eat. My creativity had vanished and my eyes were actually aching. This could be AGE...wink! We still have baseball practice tonight (indoor facility for UTAH folks) and I will have a good 3 HOUR break...

All day today...I have just been thinking about WHY I get so excited for new releases and here is my thoughts. I love to do lines with an emphasis on journaling. IT's KEY... it's the MEANING and TELLING the story. My new lines HAVE lots of tags for journaling and titles so that you can CREATE faster, MORE meaningful and hopefully I've made it easier for you to "just do it!!!"

I wanted to do a big shout out for MARGIE ASLETT and ELIZABETH KARTCHNER who both are debuting their NEW (I know it will be gorgeous) lines at CHA. I love this industry and the woman that I am surrounded and inspired by...

Thanks for stopping by...it is for sure those CRAZY CHA days!!!!

PS BOOTH 3413 (come see me!!!) my new products ship right after show- no kidding!!!!

MIDNIGHT

It's past midnight and I'm up CREATING like a INSPIRED scrapbooker!!!! My products came in yesterday and I just designed my class today for The RED BEE. Okay, I have to admit- this project is ONE of the coolest books EVER!!!! Can I say that? If you like cool techniques and a book like YOU have NEVER done...well, I was aiming for this. Girls...you are in for a treat...I am bringing ROCKSTAR with me to class. In all fairness, his name is Jesse Stone and he is my new head of SALES for TC designs. I spent the morning with him going over how CRAZY CHA can be and well...I figure he needs to see me in action (so to speak!!!!). I have nicknamed him ROCKSTAR because his NAME sounds like a ROCKSTAR and he visually I think he could pass for a musician. Shh!!! Don't tell him this- but IF you're at CHA...you have my permission to call him ROCKSTAR.

Another thing about CHA...well, my MAKE N TAKES are no ordinary make n takes...you will get to make an ENTIRE book. Yes, you read that right...a BOOK (one of my new COVERS) and the collection of papers inside. No worries...I am doing PRIZES like crazy soon to those of you who are not able to come to CHA.  Since, I have FOUR collections-  I will do FOUR different books at the show...that means EACH day means a NEW book and collection.

Can you feel my enthusiasm?????

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am OVERWHELMED with the SWEETEST emails right now. With CHA in the air...I get behind and so PLEASE do not feel bad if you email me and do not get a response for a few days. I am reading them though!!!!

SEWING...

Tonight I am sewing a skirt for my make n take table. I have been working nonstop on my new booth. I have to admit, this was a big undertaking. I have always had someone else to do the details and planning. Now, it's just me and with that comes many decisions. I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I picked out the carpet for the booth and well...my booth is all about feeling WELCOME and I want it to feel like you've come into MY HOME... Hopefully, those who visit at CHA will feel my excitement and be INSPIRED. I have HUGE make n takes to help promote my new lines and well... NEXT week- I will share what I have been up to.  Next, Monday is the BIG start of my sneak peeks. Can you wait???? 

My family is living off of pizza, mac n cheese and dealing with a stressed mom. Ha! Actually, they are my BIGGEST cheerleaders. They are truly the BEST and I could not do it without them. Oh, and my friends who listen to me non-stop worry about every little detail of the show. I have some amazingly supportive friends- thanks girls!!!!!!!!!

Another hint about ALL four of my collections- they were ALL inspired by my LIFE and FAMILY right now... I love to create based upon what I would like to use. Classic and Clean and very CHIC.... lot's of C's there....

Also, I can't believe how many of you signed up for the workshop I am teaching at THE RED BEE...wow...sight unseen and no description. THANKS...I opened up a few more spots so that MORE of you can attend. This is going to be so much fun with LOTS of my friends celebrating the latest TC releases with me...Call right away if you want to come!!!!!!

Back to sewing....

MY latest COLLECTIONS...

Well, it is officially 3 weeks from today when I will RELEASE and be at CHA in Anaheim, CA. This is a show that is twice a year when all of us in the craft and hobby debut our latest collections. It is a wonderful time...so exciting and it is  a lot of work. It's like giving birth... I design something 9 months PRIOR to it's release. Then I have to keep it all in secret and not share it...until the BIG REVEAL at the CHA trade show. I am officially OVER the top excited to share some things with you today.

I have FOUR complete collections debuting. I have NINE papers that are  double sided in each collection. In addition, I am debuting 12x12 transparencies for EACH collection. I have to say that these are just so COOL...and makes me giddy thinking about them. I have alphabet stickers...debuting with EACH collection. You know...you kept asking and well- they are adorable and classic. Oh, and did I mention RIBBONS to match each collections. Yes, plural...THREE designs in ONE package and they are another fave. I have MORE too...chipboard books to match EACH collection and another SPECIAL book that I love to "touch"...ha!!!! Did I mention chipboard accents to match each line too... Oh, there is more...

I am so excited to let you know that I will debut NEW stamps with EACH collection. It is a sheet of several images and I have created NON STOP with these since I got them. They are high quality and stamp in fine detail. Can you feel my excitement in this post????

I also have a big announcement... I was asked months ago to design something SPECIAL with another company that does "SOMETHING" that I USE often and LOVE. What could it be???? Well, soon... I can share.

I wish I could share visuals and more..but TRUST me...if you are a fan of my product lines... to me- this is MY all time BIGGEST and BEST releases. Again, to me...it's all about adding HEART and MEANING to your art, journaling and life. 

I hope to see you at CHA...if not, I have PLANS to make sure you all feel included. wink!!!!

NEW YEAR thoughts

I can't believe it...no one is home on a Saturday. That means, I can CLEAN this big Christmas Break mess up with little distraction. Oh well, IF I can stay off the computer. ha! I have this weird thing- I like no one to be around so I can clean in peace. I like to watch movies in the room that I am cleaning. I am doing the laundry too. I actually love this chore- but not when it get's to be an all day catch up job. I am trying to be productive and get geared for the crazy month of January.

I have a few more of my fave photos from the wedding to share-

Taylor dancing with her little brother Ty... I love this!

groomsmen-

Celebrating right after the ceremony-

The CAKE

the bridal bouquet

I made the flower for Taylor's hair and LOVED how Rylee did her hair that day!

Can you see their rings???

The most beautiful place to married forever-

My practical and smart daughter, wore RED flat shoes for the day. I loved the RED through out the wedding-

Spencer-

The most amazing dessert at the reception-

 

photos: credit Joanna Taylor

I have to admit, it is a DREAM come true for me to share these moments with you. I kept thinking yesterday- the NEW year about LIFE and my goals. I can't do just one RESOLUTION.  I know for me I am the type of girl who get's up each morning and the first thing I do is pray. I have a continual pray each day to be a better person and I make new resolutions often. I am pretty hard on myself and I disappoint myself all the time. I continually try to be a better mother, wife, friend, neighbor, etc. I kept thinking that I think the world would be a better place if we were all a little MORE. My RESOLUTIONS change often and prayer is the way that I sort out the emotions in my heart. I know I can't do it on my own. I would be nothing without my faith in God and knowing that through HIM I can be MORE and can be FORGIVEN for my sins. I know....deep....but if you are reading my blog...well- this IS ME! I want each of you to know that I truly am thankful for each and everything that I have blessed with. I try to live each day with a heart full of gratitude and being appreciative. I want to let my FAMILY know that I love you more than ANYTHING. Today, Ty was took the boys out to target shoot in the desert. He was so CUTE... he did not want to leave me...be without me today. THAT is just one of the things that I adore. I am one EXTREMELY lucky girl to have found him. 

Now...I really do need to get back to cleaning the house-

I send you all many BLESSING of happiness and joy- thank you to so many of you that are my friends and often give me SUPPORT and LOVE.  THANK YOU is not enough-