Catching Happiness… one scrap at a time!

Tattered Angels products… can life get any better than that?!  WOW!  You must visit the Inspire Me site to check out the creations combining the two manufacturer’s products…. seriously GREAT stuff!!!  You can find it here:

http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/categories/february-websters-pages-and/listForCategory

Check everyday this month as the DT will be adding projects to this forum each day. 

I’m still waiting on the new Webster’s releases.  Our DT packages should be here any day.  I’m so stoked!  This release is my very favorite EVER!  I’ve set aside all my photos that I intend to use for each line.  I cannot wait to dig in!

Finally, let me tempt you with a trip to Embellish IT!   Head on over the the blog post I did for today and participate in our fun little contest.  You could win a gift certificate for $25 at the Embellish IT! online store.  Here is the link:

http://embellishonline.blogspot.com/

That’s it for today.  Hope your day is amazing!  Thanks for stopping by!  Amy Tara

Well, it doesn’t take much to make me happy… or should I say drool!!!  LOL!  Seriously, I am in LOVE…….. big time!!!  Check this out:

http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/sneak-peeks-embellishments?commentId=2089723%3AComment%3A63901

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and on another note… I’m sure you’ve been seeing all the devastation in Haiti.  It is so absolutely heartwrenching to see what has happened there.  My heart bleeds for all those affected by this disaster.  PLEASE do what you can and donate to the American Red Cross.  Any amount will be of help – whether you can afford $5 or $500 or any other amount.  You can donate by going to http://www.redcross.org/

or the Clinton/Bush foundation to help Haiti – here:

http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/index.php

it’s fast and easy to donate and you know your money will be put to best use.  Let’s all try to make a difference.  My prayers go out to all affected by this devastating earthquake.

May your day be blessed with love and kindness!  ~Amy Tara~

I decided that this year I would not make any resolutions.  So I didn’t.  What I did do, however, is create an “inspiration board”.  I’m still working on it, adding a few little extras.  I put pictures, saying, small objects on this board to reflect the things I hope to achieve this year or at the very least, be working towards.  It is to serve as a reminder, inspiration, and maybe a little progress report as the year goes forward.  I’ll share it with you once I get it finished.  I will share one item on this board is my blog.  I hope to give it a face lift, blog more, and start including some tutorials as well.  So what are you striving for this year?  Do you set resolutions?  Let me know your thoughts.

I have a few Webster’s items to share today.  Yesterday was Terri’s birthday so our DT each made a card for her.  We posted them on the Inspire Me site if you’d like to see what the rest of the gals did.  This is mine:

I used some of the 6×6 papers, the tatted lace birdcage, a cameo, velvet ribbon and some bling.  I love the 6×6 papers… they can be addicting!

This is a layout I did using the Home for the Holidays collection.  I love how versatile the WP papers are… even though this is a Christmas collection I used it here for a travel page. 

That’s it for today.  I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!  Thanks for stopping by!  ~Amy Tara

You got it…. HOT as in – a beach/vacation style paper line.  And boy could we use some of those nice HOT thoughts in this frigid weather!  Today I have the honor of introducing you to the SEASIDE COLLECTION a new Webster’s Pages product debuting at CHA in a few weeks.  READER’S PARADISE is one of my favorite sheets of paper in this collection.  Isn’t it just fabulous!!!!

Wouldn’t you just LOVE to curl up with a good book on that inviting hammock?  And how about the heat from the orange backside…. oh I can think of so many ways to put this paper to work.  Travel and beach pictures, of course.  But what about using that delicious backside for some pumpkin patch/ fall pictures,…. or Thanksgiving?  The compass guide makes me think of life changes and choosing the right direction to go in… perhaps graduation?  And what about the hammock… seems to me I’ve seen an episode or two where pirates sleep on hammocks… hmmm… pirate birthday party anyone?  The possibilities are endless with this collection.

Head on over to Inspire Me and play along with the scavenger hunt.  Webster’s Pages is having their reveals this week and you could win some fun prizes!  Hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful HOT day!  ~Amy Tara~

Well, what could be better than starting off the New Year and my birthday than with a GARDEN GALA - one of the new collections Webster’s Pages is introducing for CHA-winter.  I’ve got one peek to show you of this fabulous collection.  This patterned paper (showing both sides) is called WELCOME GATE.  It’s beautiful.  As are all the papers in this collection!

The “backside” looks like intricate scrollwork you might find in an iron gate.  A perfect backdrop for your photos.  It’s elegant and rustic at the same time.  And the front has beautiful images just waiting to be cut out and assembled around your photos.  I can easily see this collection being used for garden and nature photos as well as travel photos.  I was recently in Columbia and have numerous photos of gorgeous old architectural structures that would look awesome with this garden themed collection.

Head on over to Webster’s Pages Inspire Me site and play along with our scavenger hunt showcasing the new products about to hit the stores.  It’s fun, you could win a prize, and most of all, you’ll be dreaming of the different ways you’ll want to use this product!

Have a great day!  Thanks for stopping by! ~Amy Tara~

Well, with one thing or another, I have been so very busy.  I can’t believe I haven’t posted on this blog in so long.  Sorry!

We leave tomorrow for our vacation… coming back January 9.  Or there abouts… I kinda forgot the exact date.

I’m busy trying to get things boxed for shipping.  I’ve made lots of things this month, just nothing I can share at this time.  Such a shame.   Oh well, I suppose eventually you might get a peek.

I’m glad 2009 is coming to an end.  In some aspects it has been a great year.  In others, it has been an awful year.  I’m really glad to see it go!

Looking forward to 2010… I’ll be sorting out my goals and plans while we are way… you know, while I actually have a few minutes to myself where I can sit and think.  A luxury at this point in my life.  I’m looking forward to doing the R&R thing in a big way this trip!

And with that said, I bid you all a wonderful holiday season filled with lots of joy and laughter, warmth and love, and blessings in abundance.  Happy Holidays!  Happy New Year!  and BRING IT ON 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Amy Tara~

Have you visited the Inspire Me site?  I posted my project today.  I hope you’ll take a few minutes to check it out!

Here is the link:  http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/november-21-holiday-tussy

And I have another one to post for tomorrow.  Also, I will be hosting a chat on the Inspire Me site Sunday night at 9pm est.

Hope to see you there!  Thanks for stopping by!  ~Amy Tara~

I know I said I would have Logan pick a name on Friday but we’ve had a house full of sinus and upper respiratory infections… along with everything else we’ve got going on… well, please forgive me.  I mean well!

So without further ado, Logan pulled the name ANDREA AMU from the basket.  Andrea, please email me your mailing address so I can send your box of Pink Paislee goodies to you!  illusion@bellsouth.net

Also, HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?????

Oh yes, and they are TO DIE FOR!!!!  I can’t wait!  I haven’t been this excited about new products in quite awhile! 

And, did you see this:

http://embellishonline.blogspot.com/2009/11/cruise-with-me.html

Shelby put together a scrapbooking cruise!  You got it!  Cruise, vacation and scrapping all in one.  Can’t beat that!  Check it out!  You will LOVE this trip. 

That’s it for today!  I’m off to study for my certifacation exam (which is next Saturday).  Wish me luck, I need every single ounce of it!!!

Have a spectacular Sunday!  ~Amy Tara~

A few days ago I posted about our Webster’s Pages Holiday crop.  I have two projects that I will be offering during this crop.  Here are the sneak peeks for them.    The first is a gift bag.  The second is a tussy mussy.  Hope this whets your whistle for more!

The crop details can be found here:  http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/supply-lists-and-peeks

I hope you plan to join us!  It’s going to be loads of fun with lots of great inspiration and PRIZES too. 

And finally, I have been slowly cleaning out my scrappy supplies.  I have some Pink Paislee product that needs a good home.  If  you would like it, please leave a comment and on Friday I will have Logan draw a winner’s name.

Thanks for stopping by!  Make it a great one!  ~Amy Tara~

One of my favorite blogs to visit is the Aussie Scrap Source blog.  When I visited there today I was pleasantly surprised  to find three of my cards featured in their Basic Grey post.  I’m so thrilled!

http://www.aussiescrapsource.typepad.com/

And, I was contacted by scrapbooking.com for some of my projects along with an article/how to.

And, I have another thing to shout about but I can’t let that out of the bag yet… but soon!

Thanks for letting me share!  Happy November 1st!  ~Amy Tara~