November ATC's

I was lucky enough to participate in the Blissfull ATC November swap.  I was paired up with the wonderful Debbie.  The theme for November was Thankful.  It didn't take me long to know what I was going to do for my card.  After just having gone through back surgery and having to rely on other for my recovery I knew that I was eternally thankful for my family and friends for helping us through this process.  I was also thankful for my faith in God for pulling me through and walking with me when I didn't think I was going to recover. 

 Below is the card that Debbie sent to me.  It really spoke to my heart, I guess because I am also thankful for the same things she is. 

It will soon be time to start making the December ATC.  This month the theme is Christmas Carols.  I will take the next couple of days and think about what I want to do and will post a picture of it when I have completed it.

I've been published!!!

Me, Moi, I... I, i, I just can't believe it.  I was notified that not one but two layouts will be published.  The first one will be in Scrapbook News and Review's January issue.  The second one will be due out next month.  I am just so excited.

Another Publication Shout Out

I had two layouts published to online magazines in the last couple of months.  One was published back in January, but with Mardi Gras and Matt deploying, I hadn't had a chance to post any information.  Here is the first layout that was published back in January.  The online magazine is http://www.scrapbooknewsandreview.com/   There you will find some wonderful articles, layouts and techniques that are featured each month.  If you get a moment, you might want to check them out. 

Cirque by Donna Lanclos Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Heidi Swapp, Pink Paislee, kaiserfraft; Flourishes: Dusty Attic; Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels; Other: Fibers, pearls, stick pins, buttons, ephemera

With surgery just a few days away, I'm sure hoping I can get back into scrapping full time soon.