We are teaming up with 2Peas again for another Design Challenge.

Here are the deets…

my little shoebox + two peas in a bucket are teaming up to host a layout challenge just for you starting september 1st and running through the end of the day September 30th. entering couldn’t be easier – here’s what you’ll need to do:

• Create a layout of any theme and size using 85% My Little Shoebox Product.
  Upload your project to the gallery – don’t forget to check the “my little shoebox + two peas layout contest” box under member challenges to be included in the challenge!
  Your layout should have at least FIVE tags associated with it.
  Your layout should have at least THREE related products associated with it. Please note that to associate a product to your project, it must be available in the Two Peas store.
  Projects must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. CST September 30, 2010 to be entered into the challenge.
  two peas + my little shoebox will select two winners who will each receive a package from my little shoebox valued at $100.

Here is a direct link to 2 peas challenge page…

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/education/resources/challenge/1657504-my-little-shoebox-layout-challenge/

GOOD LUCK!!

They arrive most unexpectedly.

They can be good or bad.

I’m in the stage of appreciating both good and bad.

We have received many gifts from God.

And the ones He needed to take away from us early, I’m finally learning to fully let go.

All of our babies who are dancing around up in heavan, I know He needed them for reasons that I no longer need explanations for.

Gifts.

That’s what they truly are.

When a girlfriend [who has her hands full already] offers to take miss E for the day, while miss M is at preschool. And allows me to breathe. To pray. To take care of me. And to pray some more. That is a huge gift that I will remember forever.

When a mom’s night out with school friends can be just that. A night of laughs, at us and at our blessed children. And ok to just laugh.

When a church member brings our girls beautiful hair ribbons, just because.

When a fellow Mom takes miss E for an afternoon to spell my Mom, because I’m out of town for some girltime.

For a husband who is constantly trying to make sure he has a backup plan, another backup plan, and recognizes me being at home is WORK. And doesn’t ask for anything more, than for me to enjoy being with our girls.

To have this hobby called scrapbooking that allows me to have such a fun place to go…and an amazing creative outlet all in one!

For my brother, and his time of healing, and opening up, and being real. Love you! Very proud of you.

That’s it for now.

Go hug and love on all the gifts in your life, good and bad!

and pairing that up with fellow sponsors:

Creative Charms, Creative Impressions, and Bo Bunny…

has been alot of fun!

And just fit together so well, for my last class at the Paper and Co Show event:)

Thanks for letting me share!

Ok, now to start kitting…

25 yards free

25 yards back

25 yards butterfly

and the 1st leg of the free relay!!!

and her first blue ribbon to boot!

you Go girl!

Love you!

margie’s jewelry class and miss j exclaiming how much fun she was having,

mystic paper, lolly hobby [aka hobby lobby],

the keynote speaker, miss kara from riffraff designs,

HO3 [adore those ladies],

and the talks, laughs, cries, and more laughs from these special ladies:

thank you miss debby for capturing us…

we can’t wait to see you in october!

oh, how much fun this line is!

Which is your favorite line from our Summer release?

What…your lss doesn’t carry it?

No worries:

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com

http://www.scrapbook.com

They just got all our new summer release in stock!

Happy crafting!

Loving.

Supportive.

Nuturing.

Cherish.

Soak it all in. Looking forward to the next one:)

Now go on, give your friend a call, or a quick text or better yet, make a date to hang out. and enjoy your own girltime!

check back in a bit when i can fully reveal…

happy day!

check it out:

Sketch Challenge Friday Feature…

We all need a little help sometimes and a sketch always helps get that mojo flowing. So we decided to pull from our talented DT and have them create a sketch and challenge for you. We can’t wait to see what you do.

SKETCH CHALLENGE
CREATE A LAYOUT OR CARD USING
THE SKETCH TO WIN A PRIZE!!

This months prize will be YOUR PICK of an entire collection!! The rules are as follows…

  

1. The layout or card using the sketch as inspiration must be posted to an online gallery or blog with My Little Shoebox in your supply list.

2. You must leave a comment on thisblog post with a link to your layout online.

3. Layouts and links must be posted by midnight PST on Monday, September 13th.

And the sketch is…

(courtesy of Pamela Young)

Now, go grab your favorite MLS goodies and get a scrappin!Good luck!

Are these colors gorgeous or what…

this year, at CE, it won’t be the traditional pink flair,

and personally as much as i love pink, i LOVE

this color combo!

so looking forward to spending this time with some dear friends:)

thank you Mom and DH for holding down the Y fort and taking care of our littles!