Digging the GREEN STACK by DCWV Inc.

So, today I was treated to an afternoon of shopping for my birthday with one of my very best friends, Laurie - we hit quite a few craft and paper stores (sigh)...and I found WAY too much stuff I loved. Projects are always in my head 24/7 - I just wish I had enough time to get to them all - I seriously need another two days in a week and believe you me, I would make use of every minute! One at a time...one at a time...anyway, I found this great paper pack from DCWV Inc. (Die Cuts with a View) that I need to share with you. The Green Stack consists of 48 sheets of 70% recycled paper...yes, my friends, it is truly an eco-conscious collection AND the prints/patterns are UBER-AWESOME. I've posted the front of the paper stack pack as well as the stack contents...I can hardly wait to do some summer layouts of our activities with Gabrielle. The only thing I have left to do is pick up an embellishments package (I've posted that too) - and I'm off to dream of my adorable layouts that will be created. To finish off the post, I've included some layout samples from the DCWV website - be sure to peruse their website - they have lots of goodies. Sign up to receive their emails to be notified of new product and also coupons plus you are entered to win a monthly drawing of $50 of product! Not bad!!!

(images courtesy of Die Cuts with a View)

Happy Birthday...TO US!

So...my sis and I are not quite a year apart, so that means we are the SAME AGE for two days. Her birthday is June 3rd and mine is June 5th. Pretty cool now, but in high school, sch-ya! Not.so.much.

Anywho - just wanted to give a shout out to us - happy bday Susie and happy bday me!

And our ages together...equal our dad's age. (Thanks to Mom for pointing that out!) Creepy - I guess it happens every two years or so. It's like one of those weird forwarded number email tests you get that you have to think of a number and no matter how you try to fool it, it comes out the same in the end. Hmmm...

Here is an image from Rich Inner Life, a blog by the very talented Dreamland owner Gina Sekelsky. Her handlettering is just beautiful and she offers some very nice things in her etsy shop, LetterGirl found here.

(image courtesy of Rich Inner Life - Gina Sekelsky)

New Blog Obsession - Addicted to Tutus and Glue Dots

So I stumbled upon this blog today and I am now an addict. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her style and I'm stunned at how her daughter resembles me as a kid in some of my photos and somewhat of my niece Francesca (cue Twilight Zone music)...it's really quite eerie.

Anyway, this woman (Michelle Lanning) has an innate sense of quirky style that I find in my own work and really has an eye for color and pattern (two thumbs up from a graphic designer here). Be sure to check out Tutus & Glue Dots here - maybe you'll find some evening eye candy and scrappy inspiration as I did.

Keep up the fantastically inspiring work, Michelle - I am now an addicted subscriber to your posts and anxiously await your next.

(image courtesy of tutus & glue dots blog)

Parents.com Cover Contest Entry

We just entered our little peanut for a chance to win $10,000 at parents.com. Check out her album (and please vote for her)! You can find her in the 2-6 year old entries.

Here is the link to her online album.