Balance in 2009

I've said before here that my word for 2009 is Balance. Over at Concroption, Tricia gave us a challenge to do a 2 page layout about our intentions for the year. All of mine came down to finding balance between things I want to do and things I have to do! Here is my layout.

AWDML Feb Kit Sneak Peeks

Sorry I haven't been real great at getting posts up! I don't know why, but it seems like every night I have something! Next week is the same way but then things get back to normal...at least I hope then do! I am also fighting pink eye in both eyes! I had just gotten new contacts after having to wear my glasses for a couple weeks because I didn't have any contacts left and now I can't wear contacts for 7-10 days! Figures!

Working on a challenge for Concroption right now...some paint is drying as I type this! Also have some AWDML layouts to do with the February kit. I've finished one and a couple cards so far. Can't show those to you yet but here are a few sneak peeks! The first one is from the Feb card kit and the other is from the monthly scrapbooking kit!

Me fickle?

I wasn't liking the blog since I redid it at the beginning of the year so I thought I'd try again! Took a picture of my scrap area, had some fun in photoshop, and voila...new header! After trying about 20 different templates, I settled on this one. Still not sure about the colors...you may see some changes sporadically throughout the week as I settle on a combo I like! All my blog links disappeared too so I will be working on those a bit later! I have also been working on some stuff for both AWDML and Concroption and hope to get some stuff posted soon! I don't know why January has been so busy this year but it seems I have something I have to do every night!

Balance

My word for the year is balance. (if you don't know about one little word...see Ali's blog here) Since being accepted on a couple scrapbooking design teams this past year, I have really struggled with balancing my hobbies, being a mom, housekeeping, exercising, being in God's word, and many other things as well. My hobbies used to take a backseat but now that I am on the dt's, I have an excuse as to why I HAVE to do a layout or card! And while it is good to have "me" time, it has left my house a mess, laundry undone, my kids sitting in front of the TV, and a tummy I want to get rid of! All why I want to work on the balance of my life. To remind myself daily of my word, I made this sign to hand in my scrapbooking area. I used the January kit from AWDML.

One Sheet Mini Album

Want to learn how to make this little cutie? Go here to see my tutorial!

Scrappy Opportunities!

I am so excited to have signed up for some scrapping events this weekend! The first is a Come Play Eugene event! This one is going to be a Valentine's Paper Potluck! Fun! Last time was so much fun that I really look forward to this! It is fun to get with other scrappers who are "into it" as much as I am!
Then I also signed up for CKC Portland with some friends! Last year I did 4 classes and liked half of them! I think 4 was just too many for me. So this year we chose just 1. It is called "A Peek into my Week." I taught a class like this at my church but did a week in the life of an artist...with all of Isaac's drawings and a week of zzzzzzz's and took pictures of Erin sleeping. So I think I really will do this one as a week in MY life. Here is a picture of a sample of what we will be making!

New Year...New Look!

So, what do you think? I just wanted to change up the look of my blog for the new year. I am still learning the whole blog thing so I have to keep it simple! If anyone knows of any good tutorials or sites let me know, I'd love to learn a little more!