"Love in Paris" February Kit & New Beginnings Crop at Tallyscrapper!!

I don't even know where to begin with this gorgeous "Love in Paris" kit from Tallyscrapper, because

I'm seriously in love with it...its just breath-takingly gorgeous! 

Its got some Webster's Pages, My Mind's Eye Papers, WP bloomers(grey), Pink Paislee Tickets, crystals, some Jenni Bowlin Journaling sheets, 7Gypsies Kraft tags and some beautiful Stickles.  This is a must-have kit. 

Here are a few layouts and projects that I have gotten done so far...
"Going to the Ballet"

"Beauty"

Altered Picture Frame that I made for my daughter.

Make sure to get yours on February 1st @8:30am cst. 

Also, starting on February 1st is our "New Beginnings" Cyber Crop.  Tallyscrapper is under NEW MANAGEMENT and what better way, then to kick off the NEW year, but with a New Beginnings Cyber Crop. Our New February Guest Designer and Design Team will be hosting lots of FUN challenges, Message Board Challenges, Games, Chats and Prizes!!

And the Grand Prize is just FABULOUS, a brand NEW "Love in Paris" February Kit. The more you play, the more chances you get and for every challenge completed, you will get 1 entry for the Grand Prize!! Come join us for an AWESOME and FUN Crop!! All the fun begins on February 1, 2011.

Hope to see you there!!
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I have some EXCITING news to share...I just found out on Friday that I am one of the 40 Finalists for the DT call over at Scrapbook Nook.  I am beyond excited and can't wait to see who the amazing DT will be.  I am just so excited to be part of this list with such super talented ladies!!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!!!
~Laurajean

I'm going to be the February Guest Designer over at BackPorch Memories!!

Well, the votes are in and I WON the February Guest Designer spot
over at BackPorch Memories....I am so frickin' EXCITED and can't wait to
get the February Kit and start playing.  I'm pretty new to the site,
but everyone is so welcoming and nice and they have gorgeous kits...
so come on over and check them out!!!  And it looks like they do a Guest
Designer spot every month, so YOU could be their next Guest Designer!!!

So for the February Guest Designer Challenge, you had to enter a never-before
seen layout using a sketch that they provide....this is my layout that I entered...

"So Blessed"

I did this next layout for a challenge over at Tallyscrapper, its actually a challenge that our NEW toptally, PINKY put up to lift a layout from our TallyTreasures and I decided to lift the ol' so talented TracyP....here is my layout....
"Dream"

Have a wonderful week!!

~Laurajean

The NEW face of Tallyscrapper, Snow Pics and some Layouts!!!!

OMG, I have been holding this news in, its seems like its been forever...but Tallyscrapper is under NEW Management.  My dear friend Cristal aka Pinky is taking over the reins and has some fabulous ideas and some gorgeous kits in store for all of us at Tally.  I can't wait to see ALL of the exciting things she has planned for us.  I'm excited to be staying on as the Creative Assistant along with Nikki Zimmer.  We have a Gorgeous "Love in Paris" Kit that will be released on February 1st.  Make sure to mark your calendars, this kit will NOT be around for long.  Not only do we have this fabulous Kit on February 1st being released, but we will also be having a Grand Re-Openning Crop, with lots of prizes, Challenges, Chats and a DT call.  Come on over to Tallyscrapper and see all the fantastic things that are happening!!!

Check out Pinky's Video with the Announcement...too cute....

I've also been scrapping alittle bit, here's a couple of layouts I just finished.

"Love"

This one I did for the contest over at Pagemaps using this sketch

Also, here in Eastern NC, we actually got some snow...like 5 inches.  The kids had a blast....

Have a great weekend!!!

~Laurajean

Happy Sunday to all my friends!!!

Good Morning, my friends...
I know your probably shocked that I'm
actually posting twice in one week...I'm
going to try my best to update more on my blog
for 2011, we'll see...lol!!!!
I have a NEW layout to share with you today...

For this layout"Goofball" I used the Nov/Dec. Kit from Tallyscrapper.  I won some
Smooch Spritz from a friends blog, so I used it to spray the background paper from the kit
to give it an artsy feel to it for these goofy photos of my Kaleb.

This layout is also for the

Noel Mignon's January

Challenge, to mist on your

layout.

Also, do you want to see what

my hubby got me for Christmas this

year...Isn't it purty, now I can be in the

photos with my family....yeah!! I can't wait to take this to the beach and get some cool family pics, but its just abit too cold and windy right now!!! 

Also, stayed tuned...I will have some BIG news to share in a day or so...I'm so excited!!!

Have a great day!!

~Laurajean

Changes for 2011

OMG, Happy New Year....
I still can't believe
that it is
2011
already!!!
I swear time is just
flying by.
So of course I've made
the usual New Years
Resolutions...
*Eat Healthier
*Exercise More
BUT
I'm making a few different
ones this year....

**I'm going to do a 5k with my bff, Pam(my first, so we'll see how it goes)

**Keep up with my laundry and house more

**Going to find me a part-time job

I don't know if those are really the proper-type of resolutions to make...but i don't care...this is about me and what I need to do for me!!!!

2011 is going to be a great year and alot of BIG changes for our family. Bill found out in December that he will be retiring on June 1st from the Marine Corps. Honestly, this scares the crap out of me, but I know that he is ready to move on with the next chapter of his life. Which is why ONE of my resolutions is to find a pt job...lol!! We are hoping that he can find a job here in Jacksonville, NC, since we already have a house, plus Danielle will be starting High School next year...Yikes!! So ALOT of changes ahead for us this year!! Please pray for our family!!

So the next big change for me so far this year is......

Yep, I went dark!! OMG, I was competely in shock when I first saw my hair, wasn't sure if I would like it, since I have ALWAYS been blonde, but its growing on me. Thanks for all the nice comments on facebook!!!

So I do believe that covers MY big changes so far this year and some of my resolutions that I want to accomplish this year!!


On another note...I've been struggling with scrapbooking lately, not the process, but just some personal issues that I was having(not going to get into it all, those who scrap with me at Tally, know what I'm talking about)but I do believe that is changing for the better.

Here are a couple of layouts that I have completed in the last week or so....

**Diva** I used the Nov/Dec. kit from Tallyscrapper for this layout. I just love this photo of my daughter...shows her personality perfectly!!




**Thankful** I used the December kit from Little Red Scrapbook Club for this layout.


Happy New Year to all my family and friends!!
~Laurajean

ScrapFit Design Team Call and BIG Changes

Hello all of my fabulous friends, I know its been forever since I've updated my blog and I will catch everyone up in the next day or so...but I wanted to go ahead and give you guys heads up about the ScrapFit Design Team Call that is going on....
Not only is their a DT CALL, but big changes are in store for ScrapFIT too!!!
I've been with ScrapFit now going on a year and have LOVED working with Kelly and all of the fabulous Fitgirls. Unfortunately, Kelly has decided to step down from ScrapFit and hand it over to someone else and thankfully one of our own fitgirls, Sara Zenger is going to take it over. I'm really excited for Scrapfit and for Sara to see what the coming year, has in store for us...I hope all of you atleast tryout for this DT, its a great one to be on!!!

Here are all of the details:
ScrapFIT Design Team Call

February – July
Submission Deadline – December 30th

ScrapFIT (www.scrapfit.blogspot.com) is a growing scrapbook challenge blog that will give you a real workout! We have 2 workouts (challenges) per month and they are sure to push you out of your comfort zone and inspire you to try something new! We are looking for 10 fun and creative designers (aka -FITgirls!) for our February - July term! We are also looking to fill 6 Guest Designer spots, one for each month (Feb- July). If you would like to be considered for only Guest DT spot, please note in your submission.

FITgirl Requirements:
*You must have an active blog
*You must be commit to 2 layouts per month based on our challenges
*A person who enjoys inspiring others
*Someone who is committed and turns in projects on time
*Someone with enthusiasm for ScrapFIT and their challenges and the dedication to help promote ScrapFIT through their own blog and other site they participate in.


What To Expect From ScrapFIT:
Although this is not a paying gig we can help spread the word about your scrapbooking awesomeness!
*A special FITgirl blinki for your blog
*Your photo, name and link to your personal blog on the main ScrapFIT webpage!
*A great addition to your scrapbook resume
*All of the challenges will be giving to you at the start of your term so that you have plenty of time to work on them when you have the chance.
*A fun and relaxed group to work with.

To apply please send the fallowing information to szenger@twcny.rr.com by December 30th:
Please put ScrapFIT DT Call in the subject line

1) Name
2) Address
3)Email Address
4) Link to your blog and/or online gallery
5)List of other Design Teams past and current
6)3 examples of your best work. Let us see your style!
7)Tell us why you would be a good fit for our team!
8)A little bio about your –if you are chosen this would be your introduction bio.

Winners will be announced on January 1st. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Welcome to DirtyScraps very FIRST Blog HOP!!!!!!

Are you ready for some excitement?
Well, DirtyScraps is having their very first Blog HOP...
each designer has a special giveaway on each of their
blogs to give away to ONE lucky person!!
(I'm giving away alittle special RAK)

So let's get this HOP started!!
Here's what you do....
Start at DirtyScraps Blog
and "HOP" on over to every blog
that you are directed too.
Make sure to leave a comment on EACH
DT's Blog and become a follower(you have to leave
a comment on the DirtyScraps Blog and ALL of the
DT's Blog, in order to be eligible for one of the Prizes
from our generous sponsors.)

Check out these fabulous prizes that we are giving away
for this Blog HOP....

First, Liz Schaefer is giving away some awesome prizes...
some Spellbinders(which work in your diecut machines) and Misc.Paper Packs...


Spellbinders "Impressabilities"

Our next prize is the Purpose KIT from "Scrapbooking from the Inside Out"


And Last but not Least...
a Gift Certificate to
"The Crop Stop"

Okay, so your NEXT Stop is at Kelly's Blog....so get to HOPPING....

Thanks for stopping by.....
~Laurajean