First, thank you for the kind comments on my posted cards. I just (now) saw them. Thank you, and I apologize that it took me forever (and a day) to read them.
I had told myself that I would post daily, even if I had no photos to post. Hmmm, first time mom trying to work out a daily schedule...struggling to have 'scheduled' days, telling herself she will make daily posts? Should we say: "dreaming"! Perhaps, if I spent a few less minutes on Facebook, I could make a daily post. Of course, lately, I haven't been playing much on Facebook.
I love being a mommy. It is the best, and our daughter is the best. Lack of sleep and rest got the best of me for a bit of time. Sylvia is sleeping better, Ted took on an extra night of getting up with her, and things are starting to come together. Day by day, hour by hour, and minute by minute, I am learning how to use my time more efficiently. This means more time for crafting...
Recently, I had committed to too many swaps at once. Ugh. My 'bad'. I learned my lesson. Had fun making everything, though. Pictures to come later...
What has been going on...? I went to my first 'Friendship Crop' at NH Scrapbook Cabin. Lots of nice ladies there, and I had a wonderful time. I progressed on Sylvia's gigantic scrapbook. I will expand a description of that later.
I have been enjoying SplitCoast Stamper swaps. It is always fun to get cards in the mail. One of my favorite swaps was the coffee/tea card kit swap. I am excited to play with them. I will post pictures from each swap as I have time.
I signed up for Unity's Kit of the Month. Loving it. Their stamps are fantastic. They are great quality: great stamped images, clean easily, and super adorable/fun. What is even better is that my LSS (Paper Tree) is now hosting a monthly get-together to play with Unity Stamps. How fun is that? The first get-together was this Saturday. Lots of creativity going on...lots of creative, fun ladies. Michelle, Paper Tree owner, led us in a fun game. Write something unusual/quirky about yourself on a piece of paper....she would then draw one to read. What a great way to get to know each other better. However, I was stumped at what to write. What about me? What do they not know? What is interesting/funny/quirky? I am stuck in mommyhood and the school years! Later, Ted (my dh), suggested many things. This moment propelled me into thought about keeping in touch with 'me' while being a wife and mommy (,and, though I was in school forever, and it was a HUGE part of my life, it is no more.). I promise myself to make time for me to write, create, and express 'me' every day. I can still be a good mommy and wife, even if I take this time.
I continue to enjoy monthly ATC and Card Shoebox swaps at The Paper Tree. Always fun.
Looking forward to seeing A Muse's Halloween stamps! Desiring the Martha Stewart gooey drippy punch.
For now, I will close. Pictures coming soon!
Happy scrapping, stamping, and creating to all!
