Happy New Year Everyone! I hope that you are off to a great 2010 start. I'm doing good... getting used to this motherhood thing. Kyla will be 2 months old next week and she's becoming quite the chubster. She's got these cute lytle chicken thighs that I just want to bite every time I change a diaper. She's started responding to play time with Mommy and Daddy too. Can't wait to scrapbook these moments...
Speaking of which, I've started to scrapbook again... YAY! I've been itching to get back into my scraproom to play especially since I've started seeing all the new sneak peeks for CHA. I can't wait to get my lytle hands on some new 7 Gypsies hardware and those Printer's Trays... and then there's all of Tim Holtz's new releases from Stamper's Anonymous and Ranger and did you hear about his new Sizzix stuff... YUM! So what have you seen recently that just absolutely inspires you to scrapbook? Or is there something new that you've gotten a chance to preview that you just can't wait to get your hands on? Leave a comment on the blog (not via email) and you could win a prize. The winner will be chosen on Kyla's 2-month birthday, January 17th... oh let's do 2 winners!
So many of you have asked if I will still be hosting a Lytle Scrapper Retreat this year (with having a baby and all) and the answer is YOU BET I AM! It won't be in time for our anniversary like it was last year but it will be in the summer sometime. I'm still finalizing the details and the location and will have some info posted in the next week or so... plenty of time to make payments =D. So stay tuned for that.
I also want to take a moment to THANK ALL OF YOU for your all your support in 2009. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2010 filled with many memories to scrapbook and the time to actually scrap them! Hope to see you in class soon!
Ly,
What a beautiful picture! I can't wait to see your scrapbook of her. Not to mention actually seeing her in person.
As for my inspiration for scrapping this year. I have to say that the new Zutter hand held electronic distresser is going to be my first major purchase of the year. I LOVE the distressed look but it can be such an exhausting and time consuming endeavor. I am really hoping this speeds it up and reduces the amount of physical effort.
*raises hand "My name is Joy and I am a lazy scrapper"
They are also coming out with a new cutting tool that will cut straight through cardboard in one cut. Apparently it will even go through their new corrugated cardboard covers that they are putting out. That might have to be my second purchase.
Hope everyone has a great year full of lots of pictures and plenty of time to scrap them.
Joy Goodwin
Posted by: Joy Goodwin | January 11, 2010 at 04:05 PM
She is so adorable! Sounds like you are having so much fun being a new mom. Enjoy it because it goes fast! I too can't wait to get my hands on Tim's new Sizzix! Take care!
Posted by: Shermala | January 11, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Great picture of Kyla! Can't wait to see her again.
Of course you know that I can't wait to get my hands on everything Tim - yes I just got a Big Shot for all those new Sizzix dies that are coming out. I love the Graphic 45 preview too. See you soon.
Posted by: Linda Vasina | January 12, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Kyla is a cutie! Thanks for sharing your picture. Looking forward to seeing more of her...and you too.
I really like the 7 Gypsies Avignon paper line, and the paper clip dangles...too cute. The new binding rings are different and will add a bit of sparkle to those ordinary rings. I also like Basic Grey's Origins papers. They are very earthy. The Sugar Rush is yummy. Can't wait to see what you come up with for 2010. Best wishes. Carol
Posted by: Carol Brydon | January 12, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Guess what Kyla and I have the same BDay!! Except I'm just 40yrs older!
Lots of fun times to scrap in your future!! I am excited for the new line by tim's friend Margie - the girls paperie!! Happy 2010!
Anda :)
Posted by: Anda williams | January 13, 2010 at 04:22 AM
adorable baby and I love to Scrapbook babies.LOL I am trying to finish our 3 children albums here one day. LOL It is fun to see where I started and where I am now almost 12 years later. Ok, and I am always inspired to scrapbook since for the past almmost 5 years, I have been making cards for widows and widowers.
take care!
Posted by: Michelle Aguilar | January 13, 2010 at 06:02 AM
Ly - your daughter is so beautiful! Love those chubby checks!! Makes me even more anxious for my lil' dudes debut (i'm not due till 4/3) & I'm encourage to see you scrapping again so soon......
The siloutte seems a little intimidating, so I'm really looking forward to Tim's Sizzix Dies (I'll need to dust off my Big Shot :-)
Enjoy,,,,Kim
Posted by: KimSchroeder | January 13, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Kyla is so beautiful. Have missed you on the yahoo message board, but know how much time a baby requires.. been there done that. Are you planning on coming to CE this year I sure hope so. Would love to see you. Wish you all the best for the new year.
Posted by: Barb Meredith | January 13, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Enoy your baby! the time goes by so fast.
I am looking forward to the new sizzix dies.
am
Posted by: annie medigovich | January 13, 2010 at 06:23 PM