Finally things are getting back on schedule after Spring Break. Ansley and I went to Beaumont to see family, brought my oldest niece back to stay with us for a few days, had my sister, Mom and youngest niece come and visit and on Sunday everyone went home. Whew, I have been non-stop in my scraproom. Lots of layouts and projects are due this weekend. I finished two layouts for ScrapGal, three layouts, an altered box and a make-n-take for Cocoa Daisy and will work on challenge layout for ScrapGal that is due Monday. I will most likely post it Sunday since I have to go for Jury Duty early Monday morning. I hope I get picked. I have always wanted to serve on a jury. Alan was so lucky. He got picked for a murder trial that lasted two weeks. Watch I will either not get picked or get picked for some petty issue and I will be so bummed.

Anyway… wanna see a photo that shows pure bliss? This is my youngest niece Madelyn enjoying a ride on a horse. We all think it was the highlight of her trip. Ansley had to sit in the cart as she was the only one that would fit and Madelyn could not stand it being empty. Ansley is a really good sport when it comes to little kids. She will do most anything for them.

Today Jane Guthrie from Scrapbooking and Beyond e-mailed me wanting 6 of my layouts and gave me 2 assignments. I am thrilled as I love working with Jane. Maya Roads blog Notes from the Journey uploaded lots of new projects using tag books and some of their new stamps. You really need to check it out. There is so much inspiration going on there right now. I created a banner for my new niece that will arrive the end of May. The front spells out her name and the back has a spot to document her height and weight.

Tomorrow I will upload a sneak peek of the April Cocoa Daisy kit. It is wonderful. The color scheme is fabulous and you are gonna LOVE our April guest designer. She is full of talent. I will give you a hint… she just won HOF. Off to go and find some photos to scrap for my two assignments and a Maya Road project. Have a great evening.

I’m not sure how many of you know about ScrapGal but it is my favorite online community and I have to make sure everyone knows about it. I also have to say Carly (owner) has the best online service. I think Carly must go to the post office daily to ship orders. When I place an order it is sent out the next, if not the very same day and is at my door two days later. Really, I don’t know how she does it. Carly always has the latest and greatest products. Dina is an awesome Design Team Coordinator. She is so creative as well as inspiring. You should see what Dina does with Hambly! Just awesome. Dina creates the newsletter each month for ScrapGal and the March newsletter has a great technique that I can’t wait to try. You really need to check it out. Here are a few layouts I created using some of the new BasicGrey Stella Ruby and Scenic Route

I am working on a challenge at ScrapGal but won’t have it completed until next week as I am leaving for Beaumont again tomorrow. Ansley and I are going to enjoy a few days of Spring Break visiting everyone. Last weekend was too quick a trip. When we head back to Frisco Tuesday, my niece Amanda will come back with us and stay until Sunday.

This week I sent my first freelance assignment to BHG Scrapbooks etc. I was pretty excited about it too, to say the least. The layout I created was for the “Make it Yours” column and will be in the Aug/Sept. issue. I guess you will have to wait a few months before you get to see it.

I also finished up an assignment for Maya Road. I can show it to you after the 15th. It is a banner for my new niece that is due the end of May. I created it using the Maya Road blossoms chipboardcoasters, chipboard letters (New York lowercase) , foundations journaling stamps, crushed velvet ribbons and velvet ric rac. I painted the chipboard letters using Making Memories paint and their new glitter glaze.

Well I guess I have put off washing clothes long enough. I really do need to get busy washing and packing. Oh one other thing… I have a little surprise… some of my paper dolls will be for sale starting in April. I plan on creating some off and on to sell. They will come signed by me and ready for you to place in a layout, shadow box or on a canvas. These sweet girls will be wearing their Springtime best as well as show their unique personalities. You will get to meet Isabella Kate, Madelyn Grace, Ansley Danae, Terri Lee and Amanda Lee. They are excited about making their debut. More about this when I return.

Have a great weekend and don’t forget to Spring forward an hour Sunday morning.