I have a horrible habit that has resulted in these scrapbook pages completed… when I am totally stressed out, and deadlines are bearing down… without fail, I retreat into recreational scrapbooking. i haven’t taken very many photos of Connor, nor have I taken the time to work on a baby announcement, or focus on trying to get a great photo for the announcement. And now, this little boy is suddenly just over 3 weeks, and my head is still spinning just a bit! somehow, the scrapbooking centers me. relaxes me. and makes me happy. I love to scrapbook. I love to enjoy the photos, and the feelings. Especially late at night. And I have totally be regretting the staying up late the last few nights when the morning comes and I have huge bags under my eyes, but at the same time, my soul needs the quiet, heidi time. It’s so precious to me, and I guess these days, I have to pay a higher price than usual for it. so… I thought I would share. I will be appearing on the QVC craft day on August 14th and I have the opportunity to present 5 new kits. So I will be able to use these samples on air for a couple of the kits, so see… killing 2 birds w/ one stone! I will be giving a pre-view of what I’m presenting as we get a little closer. I have to say, I am quite OUT of practice creating little baby boy pages. I really dug into my paper stash… Scenic Route, My Mind’s Eye, Crate paper…and of course, who can scrapbook without Bazzill Cardstock. (impossible). The other recent obsession: my Journaling Spot Stamps. Each sku has 5-6 clear stamps that are in the shape of my ever-enjoyable journaling spots. You can see that I have used them on every layout. I can’t get enough of them! when I get on a ‘kick’… it’s hard to get off it! connor is such a sweet angel baby! I just love him! We all do! he is a joy.
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Posted by: chanel | July 31, 2007 at 12:22 AM
I am with you on the staying up late. No matter how hard I try, I love the quiet at night with no interruptions!!! Beautiful pages!!
Posted by: Angela | July 31, 2007 at 12:39 AM
Enjoy the me-time, everyone needs some once in a while. Certainly when life gets hectic on you. I too love the peace and quiet scrapbooking provides me :) Even when i crop with my mom, we hardly say a word. Just listening to the radio, and enjoying the atmosphere of creating. We call our selves the Silent Scrappers, because other crafters we know always blabber about on bigger crops, and we get to enjoy what stories they are telling without being noticed. Sometimes that is :-)
Posted by: Krisje | July 31, 2007 at 01:14 AM
Your baby boy pages are beautifull !
I so understand your craving for the ME time late at night - what's the saying: "we can sleep when we're old" - luckily we are all so young still ;O)
Have fun and enjoy your precious family.
Posted by: Iben | July 31, 2007 at 02:03 AM
awwww, beautiful pages Heidi, what a gorgeous little babe he is.
And, yep, I'm another who pays are very high price (extreme tiredness) to hold onto her sanity (ie:scrap late at night)
Posted by: brenda | July 31, 2007 at 03:45 AM
Just stunning! Enjoy your time.
Posted by: Jane Logan | July 31, 2007 at 03:50 AM
Georgous pages and a very sweet little baby! Enjoy the time!
Posted by: Susanne Huettner | July 31, 2007 at 04:14 AM
Wonderful.. Your layouts never cease to amaze me. I just love the elements and how you pull a page together.
Did you say new kits? I can't wait to see what you are coming up with.
Congrats on Connar. I hope you find time for you and get sleep, too. Scrapping helps me when I am stressed, everyone needs a creative outlet. Take Care, Jess
Posted by: Jess | July 31, 2007 at 04:46 AM
You're a legend. These are fantastic. The bags under your eyes will eventually go. The layouts will be around to treasure forever! :)
Posted by: Yvette Adams | July 31, 2007 at 04:56 AM
You got we thinking about your kits? How will QVC kits differ from Club Heidi. I love the new one, but I don't use that much pink.
I would love to see a blue and brown kit-my favorite color combo.Your layouts and products ROCK:) Jess
Posted by: Jess | July 31, 2007 at 04:57 AM
Gorgeous- how fun to see your pages. I have 2 boys- scrapping for them is fun. I love the journaling spots, too.
Posted by: Lee W | July 31, 2007 at 05:48 AM
Beauutiful pages, Heidi - God Bless all of you. A
Posted by: Amy | July 31, 2007 at 05:52 AM
I was so excited to see your pages this morning...they look great!
Posted by: amanda | July 31, 2007 at 06:12 AM
it is so lovely!
tfs!!!
merci!
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Posted by: PROLIX from la Normandie | July 31, 2007 at 06:21 AM
I read your blog all the time, but have never posted. I love the pages you did for Cooper, and I think they have actually inspired me to FINALLY get back to my scrap area and to begin my own son's first scrapbook. He is already 7 months! I would love to try your journal spot stamps as I always have trouble figuring out where and how to journal. It looks like there are lines in the circle journal spots you used on these pages, but the stamps I find to buy online don't seem to have lines. Am I seeing things? Can you clear this up for me? I would really like to have the lines!
Thanks and Congrats again on a gorgeous family!
Posted by: Jessi | July 31, 2007 at 06:26 AM
The pages are beautiful and the pictures are just precious. So glad you are getting some Heidi time.
Posted by: Patricia | July 31, 2007 at 06:27 AM
I have your love and adore journaling stamps and have been loving them too...been layering them on top of each other with paints or ink.
Posted by: Patricia | July 31, 2007 at 06:30 AM
Your talent scares me!
p.s. Love your yard :)
Posted by: Joy | July 31, 2007 at 06:45 AM
you're family is sooooooo
LUCKY
to have all these beautiful layouts that you
CREATE for them all!!!
i can relate to the late nite scrappin'...seems to be the only ALONE time for all of us mommy's!!!
keep playin'!
:O)
Posted by: k | July 31, 2007 at 07:00 AM
don't look to out of practice to me, as always stunning. i hope you enjoy your {heidi} time you sooo need it and deserve it! enjoy and thanks for sharing connor is a little cutie bug!
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Posted by: Le Anne Bull | July 31, 2007 at 07:18 AM
Heidi! Those pages are wonderful!
Posted by: EmmaJ | July 31, 2007 at 07:27 AM
Happy Heidi's are Happy mommies... Happy Kim's are happy mommies... that is my motto... enjoy the me time... take advantage of the "down" time... savor it!
Love the 2 pagers.... I really need to do more of these!
gorgeous little man there!
Posted by: kim faucher | July 31, 2007 at 07:37 AM
I LOVE your baby boy layouts! As always I am inspired! And so glad you could take time for yourself...whatever time of day it ends up being! :) Connor is adorable!!!
Posted by: kim Loewen | July 31, 2007 at 07:38 AM
love these pages! baby connor is so sweet! i love the brown color palette! also i have some of the corner stamps but i think i need the journaling spots too! tfs & keep enjoying your late "me" time, 'cuz it works for u. maryjo
Posted by: maryjo | July 31, 2007 at 07:41 AM
AMAZING!!! These pages are perfectly beautiful, and just awesome...you have such a gift! Thanks for sharing this precious little boy with us. He's just gorgeous! Oh what FUN!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | July 31, 2007 at 07:41 AM