thank you all SOOOOOO much for the warm congrats and encouragement in the comments and emails that i have recieved!! what a delight it was to open up the blog to that embarassignly huge response... so thank you with all my heart! you have no idea...
it's midnight- sunday and i am sitting here eating an egg salad sandwich. the cravings are OUT OF HAND. during church all i could think about was lays original potato chips and ranch dip!!!
yesterday em, jodi and i visited a new store here in town called 'devine memories'... it's so cute.. looks like a great store. it's got a great vibe! we decorated conversation hearts boxes... i say, never too early to celebrate valentines! tell people you love, how much you love them! there were lots of ladies that turned out to play! thanks for having us sandy and michelle! i came home and crashed... took like a 3 hour nap! (on a sat. afternoon... UNHEARD OF!) then went to bed last night at 9:30pm and didn't get up until about 9am today! THEN... i took ANOTHER 3 hour nap today. ok... this is NOT normal.
(by the way... the egg sandwich is totally hitting the spot!) i don't remember the cravings this intense or being this tired in previous pregnancies.. but that was over 5 years ago!
i haven't been very creative in the last few days... but i did just pull out the QVC kit that Lisa B will be presenting on Wed. Jan 18th... have you all heard about this one??? if not... go to lisa's site: lisabearnson.com and check it out! i am not sure how i got so lucky on this gig... i was selected to be one of the manuf. for this totally cool offer from QVC. lisa put together this idea that kindof reminds me of CKU-A.... in terms of totally completing an album-following an outline and having everything, including instructions to get you through the whole thing.
let me tell you one thing first off... about QVC. i now know FIRST HAND how unbelievalbly committed QVC is first to VALUE and close second, to QUALITY! you would not believe how HARD it is to get kits and products past their quality control program... let alone get a kit TO quality control because it is a good enough value to the customer. if you have never made it a point to watch the scrapbook events on QVC.. you SHOULD. the kits are amazing. you can't go wrong.
ok, having said that... i'll quick explain this TSV (TSV stands for 'today's special value- that alone ensures an even MORE tremendous opportunity). OK- it's called "Lisa's Favorite Albums". there are 4 albums in the program. you get one every 3rd month. you pay for each one separately and they charge your credit card when it ships. basically, this is a year deal, so it's not too overwhelming! the very first one is called "all about me"... and it's a heidi swapp kit!!! the album is a beautiful fabric covered 8x8 that comes with it's own box even. .. (in the end... all 4 albums go in a really cute keepsake box)
you get this HUGE ARRAY of products...and a very impressive well-designed instruction kit. i am completely delighted with the kit. i think they did an awesome job creating it!
sooo... that is my task, next couple days is to complete my book about 'me' and show you...
go to that lisabearnson.com and check it out... the website is beautifully done!
so check back! hopefully i will have something to show! creating this album is perfect for right now... it can be for my new baby... s/he will know exactly what i was like... what i was into... while i was pregnant!
seriously, thanks again for all the wonderful comments and all the congratulations! we could not be more thrilled... and admittedly a little scared! but ready or not... here we go! man, that sandwich sure tasted good!
...... good nite!
How exciting a new baby to add to your beautiful family. Make sure you rest up when you can.. Ohh darn those craving i remember waking up in the middle of the night and wanting the strangest things..
The QVC Offer is fabbo, i wish we could get it here in Australia. BOO HOO..
X X X Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | January 10, 2006 at 04:51 AM
sure. go and get preggy-poo and ABANDON me on the all-night shift. so THAT'S the secret to getting to bed at 9:30?????
:) :) :)
CONGRATS TO YOU!!!! Here's to an hks baby line! And man...if it's a girl...PINK PINK PINK. But then, if it's a boy, leave it to you to make PINK a boy thing.
:)
teri
Posted by: teri | January 10, 2006 at 07:04 AM
I am glad you were choosen for one of these albums they are wonderful...
I can't say anything about cravings I haven't experienced that yet.
Posted by: Heidi | January 10, 2006 at 09:59 AM
Hey Heidi !! That's super cool news about being pregnant. I had my third 5 1/2 years after my second. It was like starting all over again but without the angst of being a first time mom. Also there are soooooo many neat and cute new baby things out now -- can you say baby papasan chair that vibrates !!! Enjoy --
Will we get to see you at the Mesa CK convention?
Robin
Posted by: Robin M | January 10, 2006 at 10:42 AM
That is sooo fun!!
And congrats to you - how exciting!! :)
Posted by: Raven | January 10, 2006 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations! There seems to be soon-to-be-mommies popping up all over right now. I'm resisting the temptation for #3, must wait for #2 to get a little more independant.
I'm amazed at how you do all that you do and now you have a new one on the way. You ROCK!
Posted by: Releia | January 10, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Heidi,
Congratulations on the baby! I'd love to see the heart boxes all of you made!
I won't make the cruise, so I hope you and everyone else have a wonderful time!
All the best,
Traci in Alaska
Posted by: Traci | January 10, 2006 at 12:39 PM
congrats again and I can't wait to see what this qvc deal is all about. If it has your name involved, i will definitely be buying it.:)
Yvonne
Posted by: yvonne b | January 10, 2006 at 01:47 PM
I too am pregnant and have been extremly tired. I didn't remember that the last two times, but I have such a hard time getting out of bed.
Congrats Heidi and I can't wait to see what you do with the album!!
Posted by: Katie | January 10, 2006 at 03:49 PM
Heidi,
I was excited to read that you are expecting. I am the one that was in your album track at cku-a in provo that had the 6 day old baby. I am excited that you may possibly be doing some baby things. Good luck with the pregnancy, I hope that everything goes smoothly. Congrats!
Lori Muse
Posted by: Lori Muse | January 10, 2006 at 06:43 PM
i am SO EXCITED to see some of your stuff on QVC. that kit is just adorable! i think i might snag a few of 'em.
can't wait to see what you come up with using it. thanks for always being such a creative inspiration.
Posted by: Sarah Wilkinson | January 10, 2006 at 09:44 PM
Gosh so many people read your blog! I dont know if you'll ever get to me, But--- This is so dorky--- I am a big fan... Ha! never thought I would say that to anyone!
Congrats on the BABY!!! My sister in law is going for number 3 she needs a lil girl to go with her 2 boys! Me I only have one. A 2 yr old boy. I will have more someday but I am working on my Career. I am in college for Graphic Design... Sounds fun huh!!
@>"'.LOTS UF LUV .'" >@
Nicolette
Posted by: Nicolette | January 10, 2006 at 11:56 PM
well, go and leave your blog for a couple of days to paint my scraproom and you go and get pregnant!!!
So happy for you and your family! Congrats!
Can't wait to see the inspiration that will come with this time in your life.
Future of HS??? Even "fabb"er products!
If you need a break though, I'm sure we'd all try to understand... sigh.
Posted by: Shawna | January 11, 2006 at 01:11 AM
Hi there Heidi,
Wow Congratulations!
Met you at the Scrapbook Exhibition in South Africa - was one of the " Barbies Angels!"
Would just like to wish you all the best with your pregnancy and look forward to seeing you back in SA soon!
I have recently opened a Scrapbook Store and am really loving stocking all your product - can't wait for the paper to hit our shores!
Keep well,
Best regards.
Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany | January 11, 2006 at 10:10 AM
QVC is awesome and I am looking forward to getting that kit next week! Can't wait!
That's a great idea for your new baby!
Posted by: Tracy L | January 11, 2006 at 01:18 PM
Congratulations Heidi, its awesome news!!! Hope those cravings calm down soon!!
Posted by: megan | January 11, 2006 at 01:26 PM
Congrat on the baby news you and your family have to be so excited. I was at Divine memories Saturday and just wanted to say thank you again for such a cute project. And thanks for the heads up on QVC TSV. I all ready had it marked on my calendar and tivo is all set so I don't miss anything.
cindy
Posted by: Cindy | January 11, 2006 at 01:47 PM
We don't get QVC here in Canada either. ;(
Posted by: Marcy Penner | January 11, 2006 at 05:22 PM
Hey, just wanted to say congrats on the QVC kit, and especially on the baby!! :D So many exciting things are happening for you!!
Posted by: Carol | January 11, 2006 at 07:00 PM
The TSV kit is awesome! I'm so glad that your kit is the first one. It would've drove me crazy to have to wait for that one! It looks amazing. Can't wait to see it in person! :-)
Posted by: Suzanne | January 11, 2006 at 09:12 PM
Huge Congrats Heidi!! My biggest craving was mayonaise sandwiches with ruffles plain potato chips and pepper......... yeppers... totally weird! Anyway, best of luck and blessings on you and yours!
Make it an AWESOME Day!!!!!!
Posted by: Shawn Gindt | January 12, 2006 at 11:13 AM
WOW!!! Congrats on the pregnancy Heidi! I hope its another girl for you! I totally LOVE your blog! See you in Las Vegas! Stay cute!
Sara
Posted by: Sara Amuso | January 12, 2006 at 12:22 PM
Heidi -- I have been so excited since I have discovered you! You are not only an uplifiting personality full of enthusiasm and creativity, but you make me smile everytime I see your new products, read your blogs, etc.. I love all of your products and have bought most of them. I can't be more thrilled that you are bringing another little one into this world; into such a beautiful family! Will love hearing all about your pregnancy along the way!! :o)
Happiness in 2006, Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Vargen | January 14, 2006 at 06:37 PM
I advanced ordered the albums and paid extra for the 2 day...I just can't wait if it wasn't Heidi Swapp products first I wouldn't be as excited!!!
Posted by: Heidi | January 16, 2006 at 12:21 PM
I just tried to order the TSV and was having trouble getting a membership. Turns out they won't ship to my postal code in Canada. And they can't even tell me why.
I am so bummed right now!!
It looked like such a great kit Heidi!!!
Posted by: Melissa | January 18, 2006 at 09:19 PM