Happy iNSD and a Pixie Chicks Blog Hop!

Hello everyone and happy iNSD! I just love iNSD, not just because of the sales, but there are always so many gorgeous kits and grab bags that come out this time of year. Have you seen the new grab bag from Pixiemama Designs? It's berry delicious!



Now, onto the freebie, which is what I know you came for ;)I made you an alpha and a cluster frame that coordinates with Carpe Diem, the collab between Pixiemama Designs and Digilicious Designs.



You can click on the image above or just click HERE

I also have one more thing for you! Click HERE and you can grab a great coupon to Pixiemama Designs store!

In case you get lost, here's the list of blogs:
You should have come from Tish's blog - http://pixiemamadesigns.com
Amy - http://amiesscraps.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
Valarie - http://fleurdescrap.blogspot.com/
Kim - http://scrapinmamas.blogspot.com/
Deanna - http://flowerscrap.blogspot.com/
Jen - http://jaredandjenday.blogspot.com
Missy - http://jrmminga.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://mmhula.blogspot.com/
Jaya - http://scraps-by-jayaprem.blogspot.com

The Hunt is On!

Well... the hunt for a decent full time job that is. I'm actually rolling along pretty well on my way to getting a full time job. They want to interview me next week and have me take a second assessment test. After that, I'll find out if I get hired or not! We would have to move, but it would be a good thing for us. We would be closer to my mom, as well as in a bigger metropolitan area, so there will be much more to do with the girls.

What else is going on? Well I've been BAD about writing. I have two stories in progress and I just haven't had time to write. Between school, kids and work, I feel like there's just never enough time. Hopefully that will change over the summer and I will finally finish up those projects.

Have you read any good books lately? I've read some awesome books. If you are a fan of Cassandra Clare and her Mortal Instruments series or her Infernal Devices series, and you haven't read City of Fallen Angels yet, do it now. It's amazing. Also, I highly recommend picking up Andrea Cremer's Nightshade. If you like werewolves, witches and a love triangle, then you don't want to miss this. I grabbed it because Ms. Cremer grew up not far from my hometown and they featured her in the local paper here, and I was not sorry I did. In fact, I got my copy autographed by her back in February, and it's now one of my most prized possessions!

Last but not least, I've been competing in the Amazing Digiscrap Race. My team mate and I have been having a lot of fun. Here are some of the layouts I've done (each is linked for full credits):

I'm a bad blogger!

Yes, yes I am. But I'll tell you a little bit about what I've been doing. I decided that I want to read 75 books in the year 2011. I've already read 6, almost done with the 7th and they have all been by Rick Riordan. Yes, I re-read the Percy Jackson series, and my BFF gave me the first book in the Kane Chronicles for Christmas. I'm just finishing up re-reading the first Heroes of Olympus book again. After that, it's back to school reading, like Hamlet and Philosophy stuff. Yay!

I'll show you a few pages I've done as well!



Both using Baked with Love Bundle by Pixiemama Designs


Using Pigskin Party and Standing Alone vol 1 by Trixie Scraps


Using Pigskin Party by Trixie Scraps

Halloween costumes and more...

We finally bought the girls their Halloween costumes this weekend. They decided they wanted to be fairies, and I think they'll be adorable!

On to some layouts for the week. Leticia released a beautiful fall kit called Bountiful Blessings this week. I just loved the colors of this.
Here is my page:


Jaya also released a new kit this week called Memories. This had such pretty colors!
Here's what I came up with:


That's it for today!

Some Layouts!

My poor blog has been neglected for awhile now. I'm back to show you some recent pages I've done:


Using Every Day with You by Trixie Scraps


Using A Boo-tiful Night Bundle by Trixie Scraps and JennCk




Both using Seeing Double Vol 2 and Autumn on the Lake by Trixie Scraps


Using BFF 4Ever, BFF 4Ever Alpha and Everyday Frames by JayaPrem's Hangout


Using Drip Drop and Drip Drop Bonus Alpha by Inspiredbydominic Designs

I think that's about it for now. I will be back next weekend with some more layouts I've done, and if I ever finish the book I'm reading, maybe some thoughts on that as well!

Speed Scrap with Trixie Scraps!

Hey everyone! Tracy of Trixie Scraps is hosting a Speed Scrap tomorrow night at 9pm EST. I hope you can join us! Check out the ad and the participation prize!





Hope to see you there!

Sneak Peek from Trixie Scraps!

Trixie Scraps and Wimpychompers Creations have teamed up to bring you a super kit, which is versatile and perfect for busy moms on the go! But, if you want to be able to snag it this week (for a discount!) you must be a ScrapMatters Newsletter Subscriber! Check out the sneak peek below... and make sure you are subscribed to the ScrapMatters newsletter so you will be among the first to have the opportunity to check out this great kit. Don't forget to look for the exclusive coupon for this kit inside this month's newsletter, too!!