WOW…
I have been overwhelmed with the support, encouragement and congrats that I have rec’d! I can’t thank you enough!! Believe me… I appreciate the good vibes coming my way!!!
I have to admit to being totally stressed out, to the point of GROUCH. I really need to apologize to everyone that has to be around me… especially Emily… sorry!!! It’s the stress/tired/nervous/worried/PREGO/too much to do, too little time etc. etc. etc.
It’s DEEP BREATH time…
It’s ESCAPE time… without fail, when I feel totally backed up against the wall, I have to do something that is completely un-necessary… and I am talking un-necessary to the point that it’s ridiculous that I am wasting my time on something so un-helpful to my current totally-and-completely-behind situation…
i was at recollections a few weeks ago, and picked up these basic paper letters. I am sure you have seen them… I think Michaels and even wal-mart carries them… I bought the word “LOVE” anticipating the season! So they have been sitting patiently on the floor inside my closet since I got them. I decided to play this afternoon. I even resorted to watching one of my all time favorite movies: “you’ve got mail”. I am TOTALLy addicted to TIM’s Distress Inks…seriously…how cool is Distress… if you don’t know how to use it- find out. I may even feel the need to do a tutorial on my blog about how to use it, because I had NO IDEA how cool it was until I had the personal one-on-one instruction with the master (tim).
This was fun. The “L” is frances meyer paper, and the “V” is 7gypsies.
It’s so important to play. To relax. And do something that is not required. I should have been finishing my dark load…giving the boys time tests and working on my BPS class…
i’ll get to it. i feel relaxed a bit. happy. 
It’s been a very exciting week for eric. He has been working for months on a ‘vision’ of his own… for a couple of years, he and his partner have been building an import company for building supplies… particularly iron doors. Several months ago, his attention and passion settled on iron GARAGE doors. This is a photo of one of their very first garage doors installed. They are stunning. I can’t wait to get mine! It’s such a thrill to see it become a reality! So much work… congrats babe.
And FINALLY… the Creative Escape website is updated with the new info, new teachers and price! Remember registration is Feb. 3rd. It’s going to be an amazing event. AGAIN. We have some freaky-cool surprises planned! (I love surprises!)
Well, I am going to go throw in some darks.
i agree ... so good to just play, as adults we don't do it enough. enjoy your night!
Posted by: chanel | January 25, 2007 at 12:46 AM
I loved your letters beautifull!!!! And BIG congrats to your pragnancy!!!! Remember take time to think of yourself, an just as you sad do think for yourslf and the baby, and remember to enjoy this special time that it is to cary a baby!
I have three so I know :-) (I loved beeing pregnant)
Love from Me in Sweden
Posted by: Anna-Lena | January 25, 2007 at 01:49 AM
Congrats on baby #5!
I need the "O" you decorated today for my daughter, Olivia! Its so pretty!
Posted by: Amanda Fuentes | January 25, 2007 at 01:55 AM
Are the doors in a spanish style???
They are quite beautiful!!!
The letters are stunning and with a lot of taste! I'd like such a thing in yellow (my fave) one day, I'll try!
;o)
Hugs*
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Posted by: PROLIX from la Normandie | January 25, 2007 at 02:10 AM
i "love" the letters and those garage doors are beautiful! i need to go play too!
Posted by: alison | January 25, 2007 at 05:18 AM
Love the letters - "E" is my favorite - totally Heidi Swapp style ~ guess they all are since you created them but the "E" speaks HS the loudest!
Oh, how the creative play releases stress.
Congratulations on your pregnancy ~ what a blessing.
Posted by: Sandy McTier | January 25, 2007 at 05:33 AM
wow those doors are AAAA MAZING!
Courtney
Posted by: Courtney | January 25, 2007 at 05:46 AM
Those garage doors are AMAZING. So unique and palatial looking! Good luck with finishing your laundry.. I have piles waiting for me tomorrow! :-) I love your letters.. what a great reminder for the upcoming "loooove" season! Hope you are having a DAY to remember. xoxo, L
Posted by: Lisa Cohen | January 25, 2007 at 06:44 AM
awesome project. i've put up little valentine's decorations around the house lately. it's a holiday i never really decorated for, but being a newlywed makes me want extra loveyness around the house!
also, "you've got mail" is totally my comfort movie. (and i met my husband online, so it makes it that much more special!)
Posted by: Andrea D | January 25, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Yes yes, tutorial on the blog!!! Love those little helpful how-to hints. The wash will always be waiting, take time for yourself, it's the best you can do for your family :)
Posted by: Cyndi | January 25, 2007 at 08:00 AM
The garage doors are stunning!! And your love letters were perfect! Have a great day.
Posted by: Danielle Casello | January 25, 2007 at 08:07 AM
I'm wanting the tutorial, too! Your letters are perfect...just gorgeous. And those garage doors...FABULOUS!!! Congrats to Eric on his venture! And don't forget to get enough REST for you, your family, AND the baby! :)
Posted by: Diane McVey | January 25, 2007 at 08:31 AM
please, please put a tutorial up about the distress inks. you are a great and inspiring teacher!
THANK YOU.
Posted by: Aimee | January 25, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Luv the LOVE! Luv the doors! Luv #5 - I hope to meet he or she at the Escape (if I make it). Take care.
Posted by: Alice P. | January 25, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Oh, please, please, please do a tutorial on how to use distress inks on your blog. I have one and have not liked how it turns out when I have used it and there is no where near me to take a class. This would be SO GREAT if you did that for all of us.
Thanks and congrats on the new baby!!
Posted by: Eileen | January 25, 2007 at 09:42 AM
My professor told me "you have 168 hours in a week, it is up to you how you use them" so true! Congrats on all the good things in your life.
Posted by: Amy | January 25, 2007 at 10:05 AM
love the letters. very cute. you are going to do fine at CHA. i wish i could be there just to see everything. fantastic doors. i love those. goodluck at cha, even though you do not need it.
Posted by: vicki | January 25, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Good for you for creating something just for you and just for fun. I think that's great. I am still awaiting my AYTR package...I cannot wait!
I just finished checking out the CE website...aaahhh!! Rebecca Sower?? Rhonna Farrer?? I'm having total anxiety about registration...what will I do if I don't get in??
Talia:)
Posted by: Talia | January 25, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Love the letters!! :) Awesome. And good for you for taking time to have fun! We all need to do more of that :)
Congrats on your hubby's work! :) They are gorgeous! :)
Posted by: Charin | January 25, 2007 at 11:01 AM
Hi Heidi--(sorry you are feeling grouchy...BAKE CHOC CHIP COOKIES--always works for me) :) Very cute letters...Can totally see these in "CAPRI" in her pink and black room on the wall! You know the GIANT foot tall letters from Joannes...
HEY! Are those doors on the WEST SIDE? Near Pinnacle Peak and 55th ave??? I think I SAW them?? VERY cool...CONGRATS to "Bruce Willis"
:)so glad BOTH your dreams are coming true! and I SOOOO want to go to Creative Escape!!! I'm working on it...
Glad you gave yourself a fun "time out"!
Mary Ellen
Posted by: maryellencarlise | January 25, 2007 at 11:12 AM
congrats Heidi!! so cool to have little babies, love the babies!! :) your project is awesome as always and the doors are amazing!!
Posted by: Vee | January 25, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Being overwhelmed has a way of making us grouchy. The love letters are so pretty! Congratulaions to Eric on getting his business up and running. His work is beautiful! I love that style.
Oh how I wish I had the $$$ for creative escape...I want to go so bad! It will be wonderful for all who attend...just look at that list of amazing teachers...so fun! http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jolene George | January 25, 2007 at 11:55 AM
I am loving your decorated letters! It's good to do something for yourself! And those garage doors are beautiful...you and your hubby are so talented!
Posted by: kim Loewen | January 25, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Those doors are stunning. A vision indeed :)
Posted by: j | January 25, 2007 at 12:39 PM
does your husband have a web page? I would love to see some more.. we are building in a few months and I would be interested in seeing more!
Posted by: jen | January 25, 2007 at 12:48 PM