Just some random stuff that's floating through my brain today…
1. This post over at 2Peas made me roll my eyes. Here's the gist of it:
lady behind me had the cutest kids. One of the kids made a funny
comment and I got a good chuckle about it with the mom. She then asked
me if I had kids. When I responded that no I did not have kids she just
looked at me with the most puzzled looked and then asked, "Well, what
do you scrapbook then?" I was absolutly shocked. I wanted to say "Well,
I still have a life even though I don't have kids!"
I scrap about my life – where I go, how I feel, the things I think about.
As women, I think we too often put ourselves behind all the other people and things in our lives that need to be taken care of. Everyone, those with children or otherwise, should scrap about themselves.
2. Stumbled upon this Random Word Generator the other day. Very cool site. I'm always inspired by the "One Little Word" challenge. With the random word generator, I can have my own word challenge anytime I sit down to scrap!
3. Rejection stinks. Makes me feel bad about myself every single time. I will not be advancing in the Paper Crafts Idol contest. I suppose I figured as much, but it still hurts. It's funny, as many times as I put myself out there (design teams, layouts for publication, contests), I am always hurt by the rejection. It's not like I sit around crying, but I do feel a surprisingly keen sense of hurt. You'd think it would get easier over time. Sigh.
4. Something weird is happening with my scrapping. I just finished working with my Label Tulip kit and my layouts look so, so, so, so very different from my norm. I'm on some sort of subconscious collage kick or something. I like them, but it's odd. I'm looking at them right now, hanging up on the wall, and they look like someone else's layouts with my photos. Weird, huh? I'm looking forward to hearing what people think of them after the reveal on July 15th….here's a quick peek:
5. I've been thinking of framing some of my photos. I take a lot of them and I'd like to display them around the house. I took this iphone photo through the bathroom window in my Mom's house.
It's my brother and a friend playing basketball! Here's another recent favorite (also an iphone photo):
6. I received an e-mail the other day and the sender had this quote as his signature:
"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."
On a related note, my husband is fond of saying that, "When one door shuts, you need to find a way to kick a new one open."
I rather like the whole train of thought. I tend to be a bit shy about putting myself forward, preferring to wait for opportunities to find me. But, I feel like (despite item #3 on this list – or perhaps because of it) I need to go after what I want. For instance, I mentioned that people should vote for the Paper Crafts Gallery Idol contest on my blog, but I didn't tell any of my friends or family and send any e-mails or anything asking people to vote. I don't know if it would have made a difference, but I would have liked to go down fighting, you know?
7. I've been so busy teaching classes, I don't take classes anymore! That makes me sad. I love learning and taking classes. I'm resolving to rectify this situation ASAP!
8. I'm super, super duper looking forward to going to CHA in a few weeks! Yay! I can't wait to see all the new products! AND, I've got a really good secret to share afterwards!
9. I've been painting. Yeah, yeah, I know I paint on my pages all the time. But, I've been painting…like on canvas! It's terrifying and awesome and fun and I'm having a blast doing it! I will have to share something soon, but right now it's so "in progress." This is a big step for me. Feels that way at least.
10. I guess I'm wondering if you've made it this far? This is a long post, and not a lot of pictures to help you along the way. So, thank you for reading thus far. And thank you, in advance, for leaving a comment (but only if you want to).
Have a great day!
Thanks for sharing these! I tried the Random Word Generator and got “heresy” — talk about a challenge! 🙂 I love that basketball pic — the screen adds such a cool texture.
Sorry about the Paper Crafts contest. I know what you mean about rejection. I think we feel it because we so love what we do, and its a part of us. When we put ourselves out there, and don’t get the response that we’d hoped for, it hurts because we cared so much — not really about the winning or the acceptance, but about what we put out there.
Just trust me when I say that you are BRILLIANT. Inspirational. Creative-quirky-funky-fresh-and-spectacular. And I’m not even exaggerating.
Thanks for sharing these! I tried the Random Word Generator and got “heresy” — talk about a challenge! 🙂 I love that basketball pic — the screen adds such a cool texture.
Sorry about the Paper Crafts contest. I know what you mean about rejection. I think we feel it because we so love what we do, and its a part of us. When we put ourselves out there, and don’t get the response that we’d hoped for, it hurts because we cared so much — not really about the winning or the acceptance, but about what we put out there.
Just trust me when I say that you are BRILLIANT. Inspirational. Creative-quirky-funky-fresh-and-spectacular. And I’m not even exaggerating.
Thanks for sharing these! I tried the Random Word Generator and got “heresy” — talk about a challenge! 🙂 I love that basketball pic — the screen adds such a cool texture.
Sorry about the Paper Crafts contest. I know what you mean about rejection. I think we feel it because we so love what we do, and its a part of us. When we put ourselves out there, and don’t get the response that we’d hoped for, it hurts because we cared so much — not really about the winning or the acceptance, but about what we put out there.
Just trust me when I say that you are BRILLIANT. Inspirational. Creative-quirky-funky-fresh-and-spectacular. And I’m not even exaggerating.
Thanks for sharing these! I tried the Random Word Generator and got “heresy” — talk about a challenge! 🙂 I love that basketball pic — the screen adds such a cool texture.
Sorry about the Paper Crafts contest. I know what you mean about rejection. I think we feel it because we so love what we do, and its a part of us. When we put ourselves out there, and don’t get the response that we’d hoped for, it hurts because we cared so much — not really about the winning or the acceptance, but about what we put out there.
Just trust me when I say that you are BRILLIANT. Inspirational. Creative-quirky-funky-fresh-and-spectacular. And I’m not even exaggerating.
thanks for sharing Julie, yes I made it all the way through. I have a real fear of rejection therefore just can’t even bring myself to even try and put myself out there, I admire you for at least trying to follow your dreams.
thanks for sharing Julie, yes I made it all the way through. I have a real fear of rejection therefore just can’t even bring myself to even try and put myself out there, I admire you for at least trying to follow your dreams.
thanks for sharing Julie, yes I made it all the way through. I have a real fear of rejection therefore just can’t even bring myself to even try and put myself out there, I admire you for at least trying to follow your dreams.
thanks for sharing Julie, yes I made it all the way through. I have a real fear of rejection therefore just can’t even bring myself to even try and put myself out there, I admire you for at least trying to follow your dreams.
Lucky girl, going to CHA. I hope you have a blast and you come back and tell us all about it.
I love your husband’s saying. I am currently looking for a new door to kick in. Can’t wait to see what’s inside.
Lucky girl, going to CHA. I hope you have a blast and you come back and tell us all about it.
I love your husband’s saying. I am currently looking for a new door to kick in. Can’t wait to see what’s inside.
Lucky girl, going to CHA. I hope you have a blast and you come back and tell us all about it.
I love your husband’s saying. I am currently looking for a new door to kick in. Can’t wait to see what’s inside.
Lucky girl, going to CHA. I hope you have a blast and you come back and tell us all about it.
I love your husband’s saying. I am currently looking for a new door to kick in. Can’t wait to see what’s inside.
I guess we are pretty darn close in the rejection thing- LOL – but hey…a lot of things that I was rejected and really wished for you got already 🙂 you really rock- their loss.
Ahhh – totally with you on a) – it is really hard sometimes to hear this.
Wishing you a cool day 🙂
I guess we are pretty darn close in the rejection thing- LOL – but hey…a lot of things that I was rejected and really wished for you got already 🙂 you really rock- their loss.
Ahhh – totally with you on a) – it is really hard sometimes to hear this.
Wishing you a cool day 🙂
I guess we are pretty darn close in the rejection thing- LOL – but hey…a lot of things that I was rejected and really wished for you got already 🙂 you really rock- their loss.
Ahhh – totally with you on a) – it is really hard sometimes to hear this.
Wishing you a cool day 🙂
I guess we are pretty darn close in the rejection thing- LOL – but hey…a lot of things that I was rejected and really wished for you got already 🙂 you really rock- their loss.
Ahhh – totally with you on a) – it is really hard sometimes to hear this.
Wishing you a cool day 🙂
I’m sorry about the contest. I have been there too and it stings. It’s totally their loss tho – you are super super talented and very inspiring!
Can’t wait to see your Label Tulip layouts and hear what the big secret is!
I’m sorry about the contest. I have been there too and it stings. It’s totally their loss tho – you are super super talented and very inspiring!
Can’t wait to see your Label Tulip layouts and hear what the big secret is!
I’m sorry about the contest. I have been there too and it stings. It’s totally their loss tho – you are super super talented and very inspiring!
Can’t wait to see your Label Tulip layouts and hear what the big secret is!
I’m sorry about the contest. I have been there too and it stings. It’s totally their loss tho – you are super super talented and very inspiring!
Can’t wait to see your Label Tulip layouts and hear what the big secret is!
blah. sorry about the rejection, dear. you know i think you absolutely rock. i cannot WAIT to hear your good news!!
blah. sorry about the rejection, dear. you know i think you absolutely rock. i cannot WAIT to hear your good news!!
blah. sorry about the rejection, dear. you know i think you absolutely rock. i cannot WAIT to hear your good news!!
blah. sorry about the rejection, dear. you know i think you absolutely rock. i cannot WAIT to hear your good news!!
No way they rejected you, forget about them you are AWESOME!! Love your style, your photos, your art…keeping rockin it girl!
No way they rejected you, forget about them you are AWESOME!! Love your style, your photos, your art…keeping rockin it girl!
No way they rejected you, forget about them you are AWESOME!! Love your style, your photos, your art…keeping rockin it girl!
No way they rejected you, forget about them you are AWESOME!! Love your style, your photos, your art…keeping rockin it girl!
that’s crazy, you’re the best one. 😀
i hate that ppl think you need children to scrap! ahh.
that’s crazy, you’re the best one. 😀
i hate that ppl think you need children to scrap! ahh.
that’s crazy, you’re the best one. 😀
i hate that ppl think you need children to scrap! ahh.
that’s crazy, you’re the best one. 😀
i hate that ppl think you need children to scrap! ahh.
hey!
I love your blog, its pure inspiration and want to thanks for all the tips and tutorials!
you are great!
hey!
I love your blog, its pure inspiration and want to thanks for all the tips and tutorials!
you are great!
hey!
I love your blog, its pure inspiration and want to thanks for all the tips and tutorials!
you are great!
hey!
I love your blog, its pure inspiration and want to thanks for all the tips and tutorials!
you are great!
I made it to the end….but
1. bravo! I agree two ways one as you stated and in a little different since i love my kids and i am very thankful they are in my life but I don’t think that is the only thing that defines me.
2. thank you for the word gen.
3. if does and it also makes us more creative
4. you know i am not much of a scapper but use some of it’s techinques in art – love this!
5. love the picts
6.love the quotes
7. always got to make room to learn
8.can’t wait to see through you blog all the new things
9.HURRAY – I am too.
10 I made it
I made it to the end….but
1. bravo! I agree two ways one as you stated and in a little different since i love my kids and i am very thankful they are in my life but I don’t think that is the only thing that defines me.
2. thank you for the word gen.
3. if does and it also makes us more creative
4. you know i am not much of a scapper but use some of it’s techinques in art – love this!
5. love the picts
6.love the quotes
7. always got to make room to learn
8.can’t wait to see through you blog all the new things
9.HURRAY – I am too.
10 I made it
I made it to the end….but
1. bravo! I agree two ways one as you stated and in a little different since i love my kids and i am very thankful they are in my life but I don’t think that is the only thing that defines me.
2. thank you for the word gen.
3. if does and it also makes us more creative
4. you know i am not much of a scapper but use some of it’s techinques in art – love this!
5. love the picts
6.love the quotes
7. always got to make room to learn
8.can’t wait to see through you blog all the new things
9.HURRAY – I am too.
10 I made it
I made it to the end….but
1. bravo! I agree two ways one as you stated and in a little different since i love my kids and i am very thankful they are in my life but I don’t think that is the only thing that defines me.
2. thank you for the word gen.
3. if does and it also makes us more creative
4. you know i am not much of a scapper but use some of it’s techinques in art – love this!
5. love the picts
6.love the quotes
7. always got to make room to learn
8.can’t wait to see through you blog all the new things
9.HURRAY – I am too.
10 I made it
Hey Julie, Just wanted to stop by and say hi! Loved loved loved your fun cards in the Idol competition and you know what? It’s pretty amazing to make the top 20 already! I love your style and I’ll be following your blog now! 🙂 Keep up the awesome work and I hope you share your canvas paintings on your blog! Would LOVE to see them! 🙂
Hey Julie, Just wanted to stop by and say hi! Loved loved loved your fun cards in the Idol competition and you know what? It’s pretty amazing to make the top 20 already! I love your style and I’ll be following your blog now! 🙂 Keep up the awesome work and I hope you share your canvas paintings on your blog! Would LOVE to see them! 🙂
Hey Julie, Just wanted to stop by and say hi! Loved loved loved your fun cards in the Idol competition and you know what? It’s pretty amazing to make the top 20 already! I love your style and I’ll be following your blog now! 🙂 Keep up the awesome work and I hope you share your canvas paintings on your blog! Would LOVE to see them! 🙂
Hey Julie, Just wanted to stop by and say hi! Loved loved loved your fun cards in the Idol competition and you know what? It’s pretty amazing to make the top 20 already! I love your style and I’ll be following your blog now! 🙂 Keep up the awesome work and I hope you share your canvas paintings on your blog! Would LOVE to see them! 🙂
Julie…your work is awesome! Contests are great, I put myself out there, too, but we don’t need them to validate our creativity and artistic expression. I do understand how you feel, but…just know we think you ARE brilliant and are so happy that you share with us. …Lisa:)
Julie…your work is awesome! Contests are great, I put myself out there, too, but we don’t need them to validate our creativity and artistic expression. I do understand how you feel, but…just know we think you ARE brilliant and are so happy that you share with us. …Lisa:)
Julie…your work is awesome! Contests are great, I put myself out there, too, but we don’t need them to validate our creativity and artistic expression. I do understand how you feel, but…just know we think you ARE brilliant and are so happy that you share with us. …Lisa:)
Julie…your work is awesome! Contests are great, I put myself out there, too, but we don’t need them to validate our creativity and artistic expression. I do understand how you feel, but…just know we think you ARE brilliant and are so happy that you share with us. …Lisa:)
Dear Julie
For a non-card maker, making Top 20 is saying a lot about your creative ability. Don’t ever doubt yourself. There are a lot of creative traditional scrapbookers out there who are very good at mixing and matching papers but there’s no one quite like you. Your style is distinct and yet constantly evolving. You are great with paper and digital elements. You are great at sewing, quilting and so much more. Plus, you’re largely self-taught. Look at your list of published work. And how many design teams you are on. I personally think that there’s no need for pompous self-promotion. Just continue being the talented person that you are.
Cheers, Y.
Dear Julie
For a non-card maker, making Top 20 is saying a lot about your creative ability. Don’t ever doubt yourself. There are a lot of creative traditional scrapbookers out there who are very good at mixing and matching papers but there’s no one quite like you. Your style is distinct and yet constantly evolving. You are great with paper and digital elements. You are great at sewing, quilting and so much more. Plus, you’re largely self-taught. Look at your list of published work. And how many design teams you are on. I personally think that there’s no need for pompous self-promotion. Just continue being the talented person that you are.
Cheers, Y.
Dear Julie
For a non-card maker, making Top 20 is saying a lot about your creative ability. Don’t ever doubt yourself. There are a lot of creative traditional scrapbookers out there who are very good at mixing and matching papers but there’s no one quite like you. Your style is distinct and yet constantly evolving. You are great with paper and digital elements. You are great at sewing, quilting and so much more. Plus, you’re largely self-taught. Look at your list of published work. And how many design teams you are on. I personally think that there’s no need for pompous self-promotion. Just continue being the talented person that you are.
Cheers, Y.
Dear Julie
For a non-card maker, making Top 20 is saying a lot about your creative ability. Don’t ever doubt yourself. There are a lot of creative traditional scrapbookers out there who are very good at mixing and matching papers but there’s no one quite like you. Your style is distinct and yet constantly evolving. You are great with paper and digital elements. You are great at sewing, quilting and so much more. Plus, you’re largely self-taught. Look at your list of published work. And how many design teams you are on. I personally think that there’s no need for pompous self-promotion. Just continue being the talented person that you are.
Cheers, Y.
Julie, your work is so awesome and inspiring! I was genuinely SHOCKED when I read you didn’t advance to the top 15. Your card was art – maybe that was the difference. (smile)
Julie, your work is so awesome and inspiring! I was genuinely SHOCKED when I read you didn’t advance to the top 15. Your card was art – maybe that was the difference. (smile)
Julie, your work is so awesome and inspiring! I was genuinely SHOCKED when I read you didn’t advance to the top 15. Your card was art – maybe that was the difference. (smile)
Julie, your work is so awesome and inspiring! I was genuinely SHOCKED when I read you didn’t advance to the top 15. Your card was art – maybe that was the difference. (smile)
It’s not always about the pics on your blog you know. It’s also about your thoughts, ideas, great links, inspiration and totally random posts like this that let us see what makes an artist like you tick! Thanks for it, no matter how random it may be we love it!
It’s not always about the pics on your blog you know. It’s also about your thoughts, ideas, great links, inspiration and totally random posts like this that let us see what makes an artist like you tick! Thanks for it, no matter how random it may be we love it!
It’s not always about the pics on your blog you know. It’s also about your thoughts, ideas, great links, inspiration and totally random posts like this that let us see what makes an artist like you tick! Thanks for it, no matter how random it may be we love it!
It’s not always about the pics on your blog you know. It’s also about your thoughts, ideas, great links, inspiration and totally random posts like this that let us see what makes an artist like you tick! Thanks for it, no matter how random it may be we love it!
I think your card was from a completely different and much cooler universe than all of the others in the top 20. And when I find that universe I’ll let you know and you won’t have to worry about votes as I expect you are already in their Galaxy of Fame! 🙂
I think your card was from a completely different and much cooler universe than all of the others in the top 20. And when I find that universe I’ll let you know and you won’t have to worry about votes as I expect you are already in their Galaxy of Fame! 🙂
I think your card was from a completely different and much cooler universe than all of the others in the top 20. And when I find that universe I’ll let you know and you won’t have to worry about votes as I expect you are already in their Galaxy of Fame! 🙂
I think your card was from a completely different and much cooler universe than all of the others in the top 20. And when I find that universe I’ll let you know and you won’t have to worry about votes as I expect you are already in their Galaxy of Fame! 🙂
I’ve only just discovered your blog tonight. (via this link http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-your-own-stencils/2009/07/21/comment-page-1/#comment-3676)
I can so identify with many things you have stated in this post including the design team/putting yourself out there thing which I’ve just started doing. Lots of ouch moments 🙂
I for one am smitten by your site and work and am so glad to have stumbled upon it. I’m just about to go make a cuppa and settle down for a good dose of inspiration on here 😉
I’ve only just discovered your blog tonight. (via this link http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-your-own-stencils/2009/07/21/comment-page-1/#comment-3676)
I can so identify with many things you have stated in this post including the design team/putting yourself out there thing which I’ve just started doing. Lots of ouch moments 🙂
I for one am smitten by your site and work and am so glad to have stumbled upon it. I’m just about to go make a cuppa and settle down for a good dose of inspiration on here 😉
I’ve only just discovered your blog tonight. (via this link http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-your-own-stencils/2009/07/21/comment-page-1/#comment-3676)
I can so identify with many things you have stated in this post including the design team/putting yourself out there thing which I’ve just started doing. Lots of ouch moments 🙂
I for one am smitten by your site and work and am so glad to have stumbled upon it. I’m just about to go make a cuppa and settle down for a good dose of inspiration on here 😉
I’ve only just discovered your blog tonight. (via this link http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-your-own-stencils/2009/07/21/comment-page-1/#comment-3676)
I can so identify with many things you have stated in this post including the design team/putting yourself out there thing which I’ve just started doing. Lots of ouch moments 🙂
I for one am smitten by your site and work and am so glad to have stumbled upon it. I’m just about to go make a cuppa and settle down for a good dose of inspiration on here 😉
I just found your blog through another ‘fav’ blog. WOW you are stunningly talented.
I am so glad I clicked the link…
Thanks for the inspiration. Please keep creating, and please!!! (Emphatic please) don’t stop…
I just found your blog through another ‘fav’ blog. WOW you are stunningly talented.
I am so glad I clicked the link…
Thanks for the inspiration. Please keep creating, and please!!! (Emphatic please) don’t stop…
I just found your blog through another ‘fav’ blog. WOW you are stunningly talented.
I am so glad I clicked the link…
Thanks for the inspiration. Please keep creating, and please!!! (Emphatic please) don’t stop…
I just found your blog through another ‘fav’ blog. WOW you are stunningly talented.
I am so glad I clicked the link…
Thanks for the inspiration. Please keep creating, and please!!! (Emphatic please) don’t stop…