i promised i would take some photos yesterday of my simple paper saving trick. i came really close to forgetting all about it, but managed to take these super quick in between projects. forgive the sad photos. i had to clear off a space on the desk, and didn't have much room since i was surrounded…

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My Mind's Eye is having a Holiday Hoopla Blog Hop, and I'm excited to be playing along for it! We are going to send you on a scavenger hunt to collect all the parts of a secret phrase, and to get yourself entered for a chance to win one of two great giveaways.  T H I S   H O…

christmas is in just four days, and i'm not even close to being ready. my tree was set up, without lights, for a full week. then i added the lights and garland, and it sat for another week. then i added half the ornaments, and it sat for another week. and just a few days…

every now and then, i sort of feel like this: { that's sarah. not me } like i just want to lay on the couch, curl up under a blanket, and bury my head down and ignore the world. it  hit me yesterday, and i just couldn't shake it. i had no motivation to do…

i missed announcing a winner for the new scrapbooking holidays & celebrations special issue, by creating keepsakes, from last monday. better late than never, right? congrats karen!!! email me your mailing address, and i'll have your free copy of this special issue sent out to you!

i know i said i would announce a winner this morning for the new special issue scrapbooking with fabric & notions, by creating keepsakes. well, i know it might be late in the day for some of you, but it's definately morning to me. the girls are off school today, and i didn't have any daycare kids, so…

i don't often post on the weekends. but last night, i was doing my normal friday night routine. i was watching lifetime movies, and working on my laptop. and i happen to notice a new post from becky higgins on her blog. i have been patiently awaiting her new divided page protectors, and she had word…

today is the big day! the new mid-release collections, by bella blvd, are shipping out to a store/online store near you! over on the blog, we are going to be sharing TONS of projects this week, from all of our designers, featuring our two new collections. head over HERE to check out what's up today!

time to announce a winner for the free class pass that Shimelle has generously offered up for her new online class, Pretty Paper Party.  what are the chances? the random number generator choose the first comment wins! i always laugh when i see kate's comments come into my inbox. "stinkydudette". too cute! congrats kate! i will forward your email address…