This is strictly eye candy to draw you into my post! 😀
This card uses the New! Level 2 Hostess set Garden Silhouettes. Hope you like it.
Im very excited today. My room will DEFINITELY be done today!
PLUS, have you seen this? I was announced as a Featured Reporter for the Craft Critique!! How cool is that?! I am very excited to join their amazing team of writers. To me that opportunity brings me a step closer to my ultimate dream from making stamping my “career” LOL! Sounds funny doesn’t it? But what is better than having a JOB you LOVE?
Stamping and designing is definitely what I LOVE to do. I love the work I am doing on my design teams. Its truly rewarding, in its own way. My past job as a nurse was rewarding, and I never thought I’d find anything else that could fulfill that feeling, and while this is different its still rewarding to make something and see the joy it brings to people.
My OTHER job and FIRST priority is MOM. I love that too. No matter how crazy my house gets, having three children, there is a moment EVERYDAY that makes it all WORTH it. You know the ones- where one of your kids says the most heart touching thing in the world that you just melt!
FUNNY STORY
So like most women I complain about my weight. Its up and down 10lbs all the time. Drives me nuts. I do excellent on my diet/exercise, then blow it! Having that 3rd one put my body into a tail spin.
I also try to watch what I say because I have seen that girls as young as 7 can start with body issues and eatting disorders! We got enough going on here I dont want my girls going that route cause of my own body image issues.
ANYWAY…….
My SIL is getting married Saturday. I have nothing to wear. So I trek all 3 kids to the mall to find a dress (suicide mission right?). I was desperate. Anyway, walk into this store, and Noah says “Mommy this dress is really pretty, I think I like it” So I grab it and get a girl to get me in the dressing room to try it on. Of course there is a teen in the handicap room! UGH!
So she gets kicked out, and I run in to try it on. So me & 3 kids in the dressing room. FIRST outfit.
I whip on the dress when Noah says “Aw, see mommy you look so pretty in that . I told you I thought I liked it. And you’re not even fat.”
Isn’t that HILARIOUS? So cute yet OH My GOSH! UM thanks Honey. But c’mon he;s only 4! He’ll make a great husband…………someday. And yes I got that dress. I dont care if the kid is only 4. Hes says I dont look fat (kids being the most honest creatures) Ill take it!
OK back to stamp talk. I finally put in my SU order! I got it down from $500 to $223! Go ME! A Miracle. I got mostly punches, paper, ribbon and Garden Whimsy, Sassy Stems, Baroque bkgd-thats it! Plus the essentials-stack n store organize, color caddy extender. glue dots, dimensionals-yadayadayada. I’ll get more but my ideal was do I need it ALL RIGHT NOW? No!
More news- I just ordered sets C & D of theCopic Markers! I was putting in an order at All That Scraps, and couldn’t help but add on the other 2 sets! I got my first two sets A & B from Kim, and was going to order more “someday”, but since I was already ordering the NEW! Scalloped punches figured, what the heck. Plus I did cut back on my SU order.
I did so good purging I DESERVED it right?! LOL!
Which reminds me see post below this if you are looking for something (wink).
OK deep breath. I hope to have photos BY Monday! Thanks for sharing my excitment. I think we can all relate to our very own craft space. I also want to say Its not the most gorgeous space you ever seen uploaded. So dont get expectations over the moon! LOL! Its just larger, nicely organized and its MINE! So to me its the BEST. I love my Sky Blu color too!
I think Im going to JoAnns today to get an OTT light. Anyone own one of these?
Let me know! Hugs-
17 Responses for "News Flash! A Funny Story, and a quickie! LOL!"
I have an OTT light True Color portable desk lamp (the small rectangular one that folds up) and I love it, totally worth it! It is truly “task lighting” and it allows for the best photos. Good luck!
I have one, Lauren – get it, you will love it!
Yes, Yes, Yes – get an OTT light, get two of them even if you have more than one work space. You will not believe how it brightens your work space. You will kick yourself for not getting one sooner…even though they do cost some big bucks.
I’m with ya girl! I would love to make this hobby a career. It sounds like you’ve got a great head start. I look forward to reading some of your articles!
I have one and from Joanns even! I absolutely LOVE it. I have the small one too and it works great! Take care.
Misty
Lauren – that Noah is a SMART boy…and you’re right, he’s going to make a great hubby someday. What a great sotry…and I bet you look fabulous in the dress!
Looking forward to seeing your new space, but more so, what you make in it!
OTT lite is on my list of things to get, but don’t have one yet, let me know how you like yours, k?
mmmm….Can I drive 5 hours and come play with your Copic Markers, PLEASE??? I need to see if I “need” them…who am I kidding, of course I need them, but a visit with you would be nice too!
Have a great time at the wedding!
Oh- and of course- beautiful card too!
holy moley! 3 kids to the mall to actually TRY ON clothes? you must have been desperate for something to wear! i tried looking at shoes the other day (for myself) with my 3 in tow and it was near impossible! we’re attending a wedding saturday ourselves, hope you enjoy yours!
Definitely get the Ott light, but make sure you’re using a good coupon or they’re on sale. I have 2. I’ve had one for years and just recently bought a 2nd. I think I’ve only had to replace the bulb once and I use the one at my stamp space all the time. Even if there are no other light sources, I can work with that. You won’t regret it.
Wow… Noah is gonna make a great hubby someday!!! Too cute!!
Can’t wait to see your new space 🙂 and what you do in it. I have a cheap version of the OTT light (joanns essentials natural daylight lamp, about $40) and I love it. It makes a big difference so I assume the OTT light is much better. Go get girl.. it’s a business expense and I am sure you can write it off for S.U. taxes. Don’t tempt me with the copic markers.. I have been drulling over them for a while now.
Congrats, Lauren, on your reporting position AND for such a honest and loving child. May you look more beautiful than the bride!
I got an Ott light from JoAnn’s and it gives me problems. Glad to see I’m in the minority of those who own these Otts.
Give that little guy some treats! Noah is going to make a great hubby someday and he’s a little sweetheart too. I think I need to borrow your copic markers so could you send them across the country? 🙂 Can’t wait to see your stamp space.
Your dress shopping story completely cracked me up! 🙂 I have an Ott light, I like the light it gives off but the lamp itself must be defective – it has this awful buzzing if the cord isn’t in the right position, it drives me batty. I need to get a different one I guess.
I always love reading your blog and the stories you share! Gotta love how honest kids are. What a sweetie to actually pick out your dress for you. My kids always tell me how beautiful I am and I love it. They are so biased! haha!
I just bought a dress last week too…I never buy dresses! Would love to see a pic of you in it! Congrats on your scrap room progress, looking forward to seeing your final results! Yes, pretty card too, so glad I get to work with you a little! I read through your story on your daughter, you are truly a woman of courage! My mom lost her battle with cancer at the age of 40, I was her caregiver at the ripe old age of 14. Breaks my heart when I hear others’ struggle with the disease. So glad to see Alexa doing so well!
Hi! Good luck at the wedding! Noah is right – you are NOT fat! Not in anybody’s world, my dear!
I have a stand Ott light. Had to have it. Now I forget to use it! In my dining room (aka craft room) the chandelier is pretty hot when I am standing under it. Gives good light, but hot. So, I got the Ott light, but I’m not used to using it and therefore I forget to turn it on!? I haven’t found the right position for it yet so that it doesn’t give big shadows when I am working on something.
Your card is beautiful!! I love your dress story!! I’m excited for your new room!! And….I have two Ott lights. I think they are very good, and would recommend them.
Noah is just the sweetest thing!! My DS amazes me with stuff like that all the time. I have an Ott light & absolutely love it! I don’t know how I stamped before I got it!
Amy
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