When one door closes, another opens

The last day of January, can you believe it? I can't, where did the days go? Though tomorrow brings a new month full of fun and excitement! When I think of what all that has transpired over that past years, where my life was..and where I thought I would be, I am truly Blessed.
I have been stalking the CHA releases! You should check out my Scrappinnchattin fb page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/ScrappinNChattin/189007331110794?ref=sgm . There are alot of great products that were released this past weekend at CHA, I just wish I could have gone ..but then I would have been the one standing there "drooling". LOL. Second thing, I am so stoked, I won something on another blog and FB'd it..meaning, I shared their link on my facebook and they picked the winners, I won on My Minds Eye release Stella & Rose Collection and Gertie & Hattie Collection! wow now that was fun, I cannot wait to get those collections in my pocession. Here is the link to see those and more http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/2011/01/sneak-peek-stella-and-rose-part-2.html !! I am really loving both lines, as I have two granddaughters and one Grandson on the way, so this is perfecto'...yay.

Well in other news; Redoing this scrapbook room has taken a sudden stop, I got a new laptop, new external hard drive and new Printer...wooohoo. Needless to say I am trying out tables in the scrapbook room to help with this, changing it up! But had to get the new laptop out and get it going so I can at least get the printer hooked up. So I have created once again, ANOTHER MESS! but isn't that what you do, make a mess to clean up the mess and rearrange the mess?..lol. Look for pictures soon as well as the next blog update, as I get the pictures in, I will be posting about our Friday night goodbye to AAS..my next blog will probably involve tissues!!

Today I am working on prayers, prayer for my Sister in law who has had a rough time of it, her health has been really bad and right now..prayers for her to get Stronger, to get better, to live without hospitals and doctors, and for her to be with her two sons and her husband. If you could for a moment sometime today, say a small prayer for her.  I will be heading to the hospital and making the visits. Another prayer I need you all to say, for Susie, she is such a sweet lady I am blessed to know this woman for she is such a super person with the biggest heart, she has been in the hospital.  So for these two that are dear to me, I am really doing alot of praying and thinking positive thoughts.

Stay tuned on my return to the blog, because things are changing! Please comment on your favorite new CHA releases, its fun to see what others like, what others come up with ..so share..I will share mine if you share yours..Have a Great Monday..the last day of January

Pockets of My Love Mini Album

I have been working on this adorable mini album.  I will be teaching this as a class in February. If you are interested in the class, please contact me, as I can put you in contact as well with the gal setting up our place to hold classes & crops. Price and date to come soon.

The two page layout Class, A Day in the Snow will be held Saturday Feb 5, 2011 at 2 pm.  If you are interested in a kit, please comment and I will get your information. I will also be putting together a Ustream video on my classes. The Class/Kit $18.00.

All the goodies to go with the Pockets of My Loves mini album..oh it was fun shopping! Best therapy out there if you can do it. I look for the sales as well. I bought a few extra things you will see in the picture, brad setter..takes getting the hang of..but we shall see. I just love the ribbon! The materials! and The BUTTONS...so adorable..on the mini album pages!!!!!!








Keep an eye on ScrappinNChattin FB page, linked to my reg FB account. I put up lots of sneak peeks for CHA which is coming up quick..I so cannot wait to share those....hopefully soon.

Been keeping busy with Savanna and my scrapbook room, which came to a hault yesterday as blood sugars bottomed out, will get back on track in the next few days..meaning no more all nighters scrapping..LOL..I am so blessed to be able to have the medicines that I have, Diabetes is tricky and ya gotta stay on top of it.

I will work on my About Me book once the Pockets of my loves album is done...yay..love both!!

Winter CHA 2011 Sneak Peeks..OH MY

Have you been wondering what is coming, I have and let me tell ya a few things, today Maya Road sent out their first sneak peek and I am drooling, as you all know me, I am a chipboard mini album junkie! Plainly put, but I do love the new ones out.  Check out their Sneak Peeks and let me know which is your favorite for release. http://mayaroad.typepad.com/mayaroad/2011/01/day-1-of-maya-road-sneak-peek-week.html ! You will find that I am on their facebook as well and love to watch the blog! MR...I can't wait for your products to hit the shelves...

Other news, My paper addiction is ...well...just that! However, I am loving this Webster line, They showed their lines coming out at CHA and we all are drooling! Paper is something that will make that statement, make that whole project or layout just pop.  I can't get enough of Websters..and I am gonna go nuts until I can get my hands on it.  Check out my facebook ScrappinNChattin for all the updates that go on with Winter CHA ..2011. I have posted links for you to enjoy seeing..as well.

MR put out the cutes Enjoy..

Lots of Changes...

Well its January 2011 and already facing new changes in my life. After working for All About Scrapbooks for four and a half years, sadly our favorite local scrapbook store is closing down! 12 years in business is awesome for a store and with this economy. Therefore, I will be making a new way for me, I am teaching classes from home! We will see how that goes and hopefully be able to keep in contact with a lot of friends from AAS. Which leads me to the first class..Schedule Saturday February 5, 2011.  "A Day in the Snow" This two page layout will inspire you to get those snow pictures out that you just took and put them on this fun layout.  Cost of class $18. If you cannot make the class, don't worry, I will do up a kit for you. Everything with a picture of the layout will be in the kit, exception of the Stickles used on the snowman. I used Ice Stickles, you can use any of the clear sparkley stickles. I am working on a video for the techniques I used...stay tuned for that to come. 

This is the complete layout. Crate Paper line Snowday, Lifestyle die (QK) Snowman. 


Another project going is my Inspired All About Me album is in the works. Wow..I am using a combination of different lines from Webster's..and I am loving it!! Here is a sneak peak..

I can definately create a class out of this, however, You may have these products at home, if you are interested, let me know and we can sit down and def go over it!! I love creating and inspiring..as I am told that I do..so why not just put it out there and inspire you to get creative..everyone has that creativity in their blood!! 


I am going to miss my outlet at AAS..my co-workers/friends. I am going to work hard here and get my classes here set so that everyone still has a place to learn and be creative..

Pages in progress...

Update on the family life:
Savanna is still keeping me busy, with her preschool and dance, AWANAS..she is getting back into the groove of it all after a long Christmas Break..I am happy that break is over! LOL. My daughter is 18 weeks pregnant and in Washington State. I miss her so much!! My son is doing well and growing into a responsible man at the age of 21 he has been working for MHI for a few years now. I am very proud of him. Gabbi and Sammy are quite the characters, and Minnie and Charlie, they have not met yet, I hope it stays that way for awhile. So that is the happening in my life. Thank you to all of you who have shared your time with me. I will miss you at AAS and hopefully see you here on line or on my FB ScrappinNChattin page, which linked to my regular Facebook account. So you will be seeing alot there as well.

Happy New Year and God Bless You All
Valerie