sooooo, I discovered another mini book in my stash...

that got lost in the sea of project deadlines this past month

so, I'll share up pics with you this week of the full project....

actually, a little bummed because i submitted this mini book

for the Unity Stamps Co-Brand Challenge using about 4 sets of the Melody Ross stamps

but somehow...it didn't get posted to SplitCoastStampers to make the cut...

oh well, it happens...maybe it got lost in the universe...

Simple Stories ROCKED CHA in LA!!!

thanks to Betsy Burnett for snapping this pic of my projects in the Memory Works Simple Stories booth!

so excitingggggggggg & very happy for Memory Works!!!

I'm back in my studio creating a bit later this week, so new projects in the works for some other upcoming events...blog hops, maybe even a Valentine mini book kit, who knows what I'll brew up in the studio...always good times...

my CHA hit list of favs...

it's that time of year again...

CHA in full swing

designers {inserting myself here from the slew of projects wrapped up} 

can now breathe from the deadline crunch,

exhibitors were putting the finishing touches on their show booth these past few days & now's it showtime,

i'm sure retailers are with tired feet & tired eyes today roaming to

see all the latest & greatest in the scrapbooking industry.

i'm always excited to see the new releases from some of my favorite companies

and also new companies too!

there are always new trends with each show along with favorites from old.

well, i've scoured the blogs & links to share up with you "hit list" of favs

from the CHA Winter Show 2011 happening this weekend in Los Angeles!!

1. Webster's Pages

i seriously want it ALLLLLLLLLL.

2. Pink Paislee

these papers are so dreamy & vintage.

3. Basic Grey

usually i like 1-2 collections of BG, but this time they hit it out of the

ballpark! i love them allllllll....

4. KI Memories

how funnnn are these?!

it's like KI goes back to its roots! love love.

5.  Bella Blvd

this yellow woodgrain paper makes me happy.

6. October Afternoon

7. Tim Holtz

no words needed...he ALWAYS brings the coolness.

8.  and certainly not least in any case, Simple Stories!!!

Destinations

just a few of my favs so far...

tell me...

what are some of YOUR favs from the CHA new releases?

Come join us over on My Paper Tree House!

The forum is up & ready for new friends & faces!

Looking forward to seeing many ScrapNspire fans come over & join us for

weekly challenges, blog hops, and inspiration!

Great things coming this year over on 

My Paper Tree House forum & blog!!

Plus, we have a Spanish version of the site in the works too!

xo

oh. happy. shopping day.

i relinquished to my wish list

and purchased this sweet treat for myself today...

iPAD.

i mainly wanted it for the GPS feature.

i love this feature on my iPhone but even better in this large version since i'm on the road traveling a lot for work, but ok, it has SO MANY MORE perks too. :)

in. love.

and either i'm a great saleslady or a sweet person or have cool personality...

i hope for all 3...
because i met a sweet lady in the store today when i was spinning & debating in my mind to go ahead & splurge....well, the price was right.

she & i chatted for quite some time because she admitted to being naive to the iPad (and computers in general) but

TRULY wanted one, well...long story short, after a nice chat, we both walked to the counter with one,

exchanged emails, and each made a new friend.

oh. happy. day.

Wrapping up 20 Days of Inspiration over on Simple Stories Blog!

check out more from the Memory Works "Destinations" line

over on the Simple Stories blog...

plus this cool altered project I created up for the Memory Works

CHA booth...

7 Gypsies ATC tray

"Destinations" Elements

lovin' this punch by Fiskars

lots of stamping, pearls, bling, lots of other bits & pieces + creative goodness :)

and

remember this paper

I posted as one of my favs from the new collection?

this 12x12 layout,

 "go. see. warsaw"

this "Destinations" Collection

is 3 words...

TO.DIE.FOR.

 plus

here are some more from the collection

one of my favs...the elements!!

12x12 Destination Elements

12x12 Expressions Sticker Sheet

also, there are 4x6 Transparency Photo Overlays

(you receive 2 of each in the kit.)

exclusive to this collection

but I can't get the photos to upload correctly...grrr.

Want to win our NEW "Destinations" collection?

Don't forget there is a BLOG CONTEST happenin' up over on the

Simple Stories blog.

Simply leave a comment stating what you LOVE about the new "Destinations" collection and they'll randomly select 2 readers to win the complete collection (which will start shipping the end of February)!

Comments for this contest will close on Friday, Janaury 28 at midnight MST!

So let them know what you love...

is it the new paper, the new fundamentals stickers, amazing elements, the colors, the design, their cool new expressions letter stickers...they want to know!

oh, can you believe I still have more inspirational projects to share
using the new collection & new add-ons for previous Simple Stories kits??
oh yeahhhhh...more to come this week!! :)