still me

FINALLY... introducing Soiree!

Well, the Soiree has begun!! And you can see it all HERE on the Pink Paislee BLOG!! the colors alone will make you want to plan a party right here and now! It’s SO fun, and SO happy! but don’t worry.. you don’t have to reserve this stuff for PARTIES.. you just have to have a party all the time! celebrate even the LITTLEST things!

ok, this stamp set is fabulous! i have been having so much fun with them! do you see?? 37 pieces... crazy fun!

  and i kinda am in LOVE with these... you can imagine: (squeel)

ok, but this is way up there on my favorite-thing-to-alter list... you will die when you see how great they MIST!!  ok, i mean, just look at that cutie baner... and the CAKE plates!!

but you will never guess my favorite piece: how cute is that pointer finger... misted with matching Glimmer Mist, and tied with our NEW custom colored twine... this card was made by Roree Rumph... she is adorable!  well done girlfriend!

and here is a new favorite as well... and i have found MANY fun things to do w/ printed tissue paper.. it's so light and delicate.. makes divine ruffles, and flowers, and backgrounds, and accents... cute cute...the yellow is SO fresh,

but what you don't see is the lime-y green polk-a-dot: i have used it here under my Party Pink misted Cake plate, adorned with pink rhinestone chain, and topped with something you will see more of tomorrow (wood letters!!)

now you can see why we needed these:

I can’t tell you enough how much we LOVE the Pink Paislees… they are AMAZING folks that treat us SO good, and do SUCH a good job with our designs and our VISION! And I will also tell you, that we are not that easy to work with!  I am SUPER excited to be at the show to CELEBRATE this cute stuff… head over to their blog to see the whole collection!!

more "mouse, paper, scissors"

i have another little look at one of the projects in the "mouse, paper, scissors" class... sounds like it's just about sold out- you can still sign up through Feb 2nd... that is the cut off... so that the kits can get packed and shipped...

the contents of the kit are really the things you need to complete the projects, minus white cardstock and a few other tools and common supplies... This project is my favorite! and the last one we'll be creating in the class... it's one that we'll be slowly working on during the whole class, and building on skills ...The kit WILL include some of the BRAND NEW Tattered Angels Chalkboard Glimmer mist- the new "Sprout" color, as well as a bottle of the glittery Chandelier Glam!! (we'll be using the glam on everything!! if you haven't tried it, you will love it!) as Jessica and i work on putting together the daily lesson emails, and plans... i am just getting more and more excited! we are even planning an exclusive webshow or 2 just for those of you in the class! Click HERE to SIGN UP! - you can read more about what this class is all about there too! i know that it's a bit of a leap for those of you who have yet to open up photoshop... this is a GREAT place to start!

 

jan 24...

I can’t believe it’s January 24^th. I woke up super early this morning with my mind racing- I jotted my thoughts on a notepad and went back to sleep! When I woke up, I didn’t understand a thing that I wrote! Either I have to be more careful, OR.. they weren’t really any good ideas, just dreams of good ideas! OR… I should just get up and get to work!

It’s SUCH a beautiful day!  A beautiful day to get my DRYER fixed. (I need a big line to hang my clothes on, right Chanel?)

I have a full and busy week planned – we are off to LA for CHA and you know, I think that we are going to be ready! I am really excited!

Sneak Peeks on the Pink Paislee Blog have started… today is not the House of 3 stuff, but I think you will LOVE it!!

IMPORTANT NOTE:… due to CHA this week, we will not be having a webshow on Wednesday night… but we’ll be back NEXT WEEK : FEB 2 with a fun and exciting VALENTINES day show!

 

and... there are just a few more days to sign up for the "Mouse, Paper, Scissors" class... actually, i am not sure what is the last day to register, but i think it's pretty soon, because we are actually SHIPPING kits and we have to get serious about that... the class STARTS on Feb 21.......you will LOVE this class, and be AMAZED at all you will learn! and how much FUN we are going to have! it's just going to be SO fuN! here is another little sneak peek at one of the projects we'll be creating! there are SEVERAL projects that you will create in the class... some are quick and little, and some are a bit more involved! but you will LOVE them!

 
i call this a "hybrid" class... which some may not really know what i mean by that: basically- it means that we start at the computer- creating all the bits and pieces- then we get the designs OUT of the computer and use them to CReATE.... mini books, cards, labels, gifts, decor ... not to mention all the HOW TO!! and you will be AMAZED at how EASY and F U N it is... you may be seeing some "HOUSE OF 3" favorites... just wait until you see all the House of 3 goodies included with the class! Jessica and i have been having a blast creating all the content for the class... she is SO awesome- i just adore her, and admire her! anyway... i really recommend this class! so worth it!

 

 

color connections...

i have a confession: I always feel so relieved the morning after the webshow!

Last night was full of excitement and energy and we announced and set out to EXPLAIN “Color Connections”… it’s really a pretty simple concept really- it’s about connecting companies through color! It’s starting off with House of 3 by Pink Paislee  and Prima Marketing.

Both House of 3 and Prima chose “favorites” collections of Gimmer mist colors that will be packaged and offered in sets. From House of 3, we also chose colors to match our Collections that we have designed and licensed through Pink Paislee… SO, there is a “house of 3 – Parisian Anthology” which is 4 colors of Glimmer Mist that totally look fabulous with that line- it was our gorgeous summer release. Then, we have 2 NEW collections that we are releasing this show with Pink Paislee and we got to create 2 color kits… but this time we got to choose a glam and a glaze to go with the glimmer mist! These new kits are called “PAINT SYSTEM” and that is just what it is- colors and mediums that work great together and can all be used together! It’s a pretty sweet deal! This time, I even got to help MIX the House of 3 colors!

Check out these VIBRANT colors:

are the Soiree colors...there are 4 paints in the kit: Party Pink Glimmer mist, Marigold Glimmer mist, Waterfall Glaze and Chadelier Glam

these are the daily junque colors... love these!: Dark Denim and Aquamarine Glimmer Mist and Organic Garden glam and Pewter glaze... these are super fun versitle colors too!... i have already run out of my aquamarine.. big surprise!

ok, working on a few more sneaks... will continue to share... stay tuned!! meanwhile, see what Rhonna re-capped HERE

 

 

SO cute.

recapping tomorrow!

tonight...is gonna be a good night!

REMEMBER that TONIGHT is this weeks WEBSHOW... which is weird- cause usually it's a wednesday night! but this week it's TUESDAY.. and today is TUESDAY and so... it's only 4 hours away!! yeehaw! super excited.. i have a special guest with me, and i have rec'd in the mail some SUPER cutie projects that we get to share! indeed....it's only 4 hours away, and i still have much yet to do to prepare, but it's going to be some exciting announcment stuff... and you won't want to miss it!

we are sharing some SNEAKS of the new House of 3 and Pink Paislee stuff... you will LOVE these colors!

ok,i have to get ready!! see you tonight     xoxoxo

creating

having too much fuN!

 

bula!

Well, the last few days developed into a bit of a whirlwind! On Friday we got a call from my folks in Fiji with news that because of a Cyclone, their travel plans were changing and that instead of coming home as planned on the 19^th of Jan, they were now coming home on Saturday the 15^th!   Of course, we were super excited, but it meant that my little in-my-head-preparation-schedule for getting ready for them to come home- moved to the tippy-top of my priority list and everything else that was scheduled –so I would be ready for them wed- got the back burner!  SO, Saturday morning…we were at their house with the movers getting all their stuff moved back into the house.  My aunt KJ came over about 3pm and from 3-6pm we cranked out the welcome home banners, signs and of course… the all-important BULA t-shirts! Because I just couldn’t let them come home with out welcome home t-shirts! (yes, I know that I am crazy…I admit it). 

I was so excited about the t-shirt design… “bula” means HELLO in Fijian- and so I wanted that on the shirt- this is what I came up with. Originally, I wanted to dye the shirts, but I had to let that go- and since I now had just plain white t-shirts to work with, I decided to grant myself permission to do a ‘2-color’ design, and that kinda morphed into 3 colors……
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I got little tank tops for the girls that were super cheap and still cute. I am lucky that my boys will still put these creations on- cause they do have good impact!

 

The Banner turned out great too! KJ brought these really cool poster paints, and helped Capri and quincy punch out all those flowers and flower centers and glue them together, and then onto the banner! (equally as helpful was ERIC getting the boys out of the house to do some final moving errands)

Anyway- it was so exciting to have them come home! They arrived in SLC around 9pm on Sat night, so the airport was pretty quiet. As per usual, the missionaries were seated at the back of the plane so that family members had to wait anxiously as everyone passed! Seemed like everyone on the flight walked by us and reassured us that our missionaries were on their flight, and that they were coming- one guy even told us that they stopped to use the restrooms… funny!  The kids spotted them first up the stairs, and I swear almost tackled my mom as she came down the escalator (that would have been bad! They were both wearing their gorgeous hand made leis from Fiji and were super tan, and wearing sandals!  It was so great to see them! I am sure that the cold was a shock! They got to meet Charlotte for the first time! And we MISSED my sister’s family –they are scheduled to fly in wed so they would be here when mom and dad arrived… so I guess we’ll take the BULA sign back to the airport when they come!!

  My folks were SO excited to see their house, and sleep in their OWN BED and open the boxes of their clothes! It was fun to experience their excitement over every little thing- like hot water coming out the sink tap, and automatic ice makers… and  driving on the “right” side of the road again!  I have just LOVED sharing their mission with them, and now it’s fun to hear their experiences first hand- tonight we had a good old-fashioned Sunday dinner together as a family- my sister-in-law LaRane is such a great cook- and she really went all out- roast beef, homemade rolls, red velvet bundt cake with homemade fudge sauce – the works! and mom and dad shared some of their thoughts, and stories, and it was just awesome. It’s great to have them home!  I feel really blessed and happy to be living so close to family after so many years away…..(missing you Katie!)

Bula Mom and Dad! .....off to a crazy busy week!

PJ day

I had a Pajama day today- and I have the hair to match! I think that I simply woke up with too much creative energy to get dressed! I thought that I’d manage a t-shirt and jeans by the time the big kids got home from school, but in fact, I had to take Quincy to dance in my pJ’s… (I did stay in the car…don’t worry!). we had microwave popcorn and choc. Chip cookies for lunch and relying on some leftovers for dinner! I am happy to report, that I am making some progress on CHA preparations, as well as work on the “Mouse, Paper, Scissors” class… so much fuN!

this is a little peek at one of the projects for the class... you will learn how to create all the pieces! this is just one of the 4 (one part of one of the 4)! it's going to be so awesome! what are you waiting for?! let's do it!

i have a couple of links for you to check out...

1. SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS HERE

2. this is the link for the FREE TRIAL of the Photoshop Elements... it's only good for a month, so don't get it YET!

3. if you are thinking about purchasing the software , and you qualify for the student version, by having a student in your household... click HERE!

  

18 months ago, my parents moved to Fiji to serve as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints… it’s time for them to come home! They land here in SLC on Wed night next week… and we are in preparations for their arrival!  Because if this hugely important and exciting event, we have adjusted next week’s WEBSHOW schedule…

Next week, the LIVE webshow will be on Tuesday night instead of it’s regularly scheduled time on Wednesday evening.  Wendy Senger from Tattered Angels is coming in to announce some really exciting new stuff that is going on… so you will not want to miss out! We have also been given permission to show some of our NEW House of 3/ Pink Paislee products… and maybe even some of the samples we have created for display in the show booths… so it will be a really fun show! Be sure to program yourself a reminder on your phone or something, so you won’t miss it!  Same time… 7pm on the west Coast… 8pm Mountain time… 9PM Central and 10PM Eastern… and for you folks living across oceans, hopefully you can figure out what time that is for you!

 

re-coloring

last night we talked about HOW TO 'RE-color' digital files... it's crazy easy.. and this morning Rhonna posted a little "toot"... (ha ha.. you had to be there on the webshow to laugh a little)..

it's a TUTORIAL (wink)  CLICK HERE!!