My How I've Grown

Oh My!! How I have grown. I have been seeing this book on all my favorite creative peeps blogs and thought hummm I must have this book. So searching I went onto Chapters web site. I purchased one and so did my friend Nicole so we can totally discuss it, right??

Twyla writes about how creativity is not a gift from the gods that it takes preparation and effort. I totally agree..we can take from what she says through out her book and apply it to our own creative venue, whether it be dancing, scrapbooking or wherever your interest lies.

I love the title of one of the chapters in the book, I am totally gonna use this one: "Before you can think outside the box, you have to start with a box"..I love it. She says she uses boxes for every project she does, she stores things in them like notes, cd's etc.. Organization is what I need! I can totally be creative when my space is organized and I know where everything is..there is nothing more frustrating when you can't find that particular embellishment that would be perfect for your layout. urgggg...

My goal is to use Twyla's book to guide me into My "Creative Habit"!! If you don't have this book..you totally have to get it!!

True Inspiration

These colors inspired me!! Well I finally did a layout of me and I truly love it..I usually hate any layout that has a picture of me in it..except for the ones My friend nicole does of us..because they are so much fun. Usually we are doing something silly. I love the Sandy lion Karen Panacci line of PP Paper and stickers. Truly inspiring.

I also am inspired by reading Carol Wingert, Tena Springer blogs..They truly are creative women in every aspect. Carol contiues to post wonderful pictures of her every day. Which are truly spectacular.

Another blog I read is Donna Downey's blog...and I have to say is "Where in the world is Donna?" she is always on the road teaching her wonderful creations!! When I grow up I want to be Donna!!

PRIMA FLOWERS!!!!!!

aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh! angels are singing!!! laaaaaaaaaa. Finally, PRIMA FLOWERS..we have been waiting for a long time to get these bad boys! Painfully seeing them in Scrapbook Mags, oh and on QVC...to which we cannot get here in canada. My friend Nicole and I have had many many conversations abouth these little beautiful bottles of flowers! But to no avail our good friend Debbie got them in her store! Not only the milk bottle ones but the other cute little jars...oh the humanity..Thank you Deb...We love you!! he he

My New Glasses

Well it's a miracle I can see again!!! I finally after 8 years got a new pair of glasses...don't I look like a true artist!! I can just feel the power of creativeness just flowing through me..he he.. well, at least I can see again.

But you know new glasses or new anything for that matter can sometimes change the way you are feeling..The blahs sometimes creep over us but get something new and you will feel like a million bucks again!!

As for my weight lost update I have 14.6 lbs lost ...whoo hoo.. Let me just tell you that it is a constant struggle to keep up the eating healthy life style. Some times I am talking to my inner self alot!!

Have a great weekend!