We interrupt this regularly scheduled blog post for a SPECIAL announcement!
I am now a new member of the Unity Stamps Design Team! You can check out their blog HERE. Sometime today I will link on my sidebar with all the members. She has an excellent team going, with crazy talent, so I am honored that Angela wanted to add me as well. Please check the Unity thread on SCS and welcome all the new girls!
Angela was only going to pick ONE, but ended up with EIGHT! LOL!
This company has just EXPLODED! I have wanted to get EVERYTHING in their line of stamps since seeing them featured on the Craft Critique at the CHA show! Have you seen their big sentiments? OMG! I just ordered almost every single one!!
Anyway-I know you are wandering where on earth I will fit this in (I am asking myself the same thing! LOL!) but, I’m taking it easy, and I don’t have a heavy work load, and some of my other commitments have ended, and that lended up a chunk of time for me. Plus when you LOVE working with something, its not hard to pump out the samples. PLUS that means even more to post here!!! Heck I may even upload to my SCS gallery more often! LOL!
Now that I have a FULL workload, I just spent the morning CLEANING OUT ALL MY SU! STAMPS and them some!! Tomorrow I will post a HUGE Stamp sale!!!! Plus we *may* be selling our house so the less I love the better!
Given all my design work I haven’t used them in forever. Its best they go to a good home where they will get well loved. So check in later tonight or tomorrow for that.
NOW another WAHOOO!!!!
I created my very first Scrap page!
Yes! ME-Lauren Meader, scrapped. I can’t believe it myself 😀 Oh and the shocker……….I enjoyed it! Many have asked me to do this, and here you are. Don’t expect this often though.
I tell EVERY company I sign up for that scrapping is out of the question. I have even let opportunities go because I don’t like it THAT MUCH! LOL!
When getting ready to create my sample for my big reveal, I was just compelled to do a 12 X 12 page.
Amber:Finding the beauty amongst the weeds
I have to say I am SOOOOOOOO proud of this page! I am totally patting myself on the back. I am so not a scrapper. If I can do it, anyone can.
View from the bottom to show dimension
I used Unity’s Butterfly Beauty for this page. I stamped my butterflies in chocolate ink, then colored with Copic’s and then sponged on some pumpkin ink. The antennae are copper wire. A souffle pen created the yellow spots.
I also used my Punch Bunch flowers to create my own “weeds”. The leave stems are ribbon I got at The Paper Tree.
I just loved the photos of Amber in the field at Charming Faire Farm picking flowers. Totally oblivious to the world around her. Picking and smelling each one. (I don’t think Dandelions smell at all, and if they do most likely not good).
I wanted a place to journal, yet hide my insanely messy penmanship, so I made a pull out tag to say what I wanted to remember of this page
I loved the colors in the photos as well, and was reminded of my Scenic Route paper in theAshville collection
I had this layout in my head since editing the photos, and figured WHY NOT! Just make a page. I looked at it more like wall art than a scrap page. I plan on getting a 3D frame to frame it, and put it in our living room. Poor Amber being the 3rd child, there isn’t a stitch of scrap book stuff done for her. Forget a baby book. Hopefully she will forgive me someday.
I will say having a “theme” in mind, rather than just making a page was fun and easy. I was definitely intimidated by that 12X12 canvas. So I said OK large card-REALLY large card.
But again I am so stoked with how well it turned out. Now I need to find a frame that matches my living room!!
Thank you to each and every one of you who reads all my blabbering and checks in here with me with so much love and support! You have no idea how much I appreciate and cherish each of you!!
Till tomorrow.
66 Responses for "Can I get a WHOO! HOO!!-SPECIAL Announcement"
Congrats Lauren!!! Their stamps look awesome!
Your page is GORGEOUS GIRL! I don’t scrap either….but may need to give it a shot after seeing this beautiful page you created….thanks for the inspiration!
LOVE this page Lauren!! You totally rocked it!!
and we are so glad to have you join the team!
cute, cute, cute page!!!!!
congratulations Lauren you are sooo busy but always turn out such fantastic designs.
I too am now a designer as from today for an online shop and a ruberstamps manufacturer big smiles. anouncing later this week.
good luck in all you do.
chriss x sorry i dont get over as much as i would like.
Lauren, this layout is just incredible. You are going to make an amazing addition to the team!! smiles…
that is a drop dead gorgeous page! sweet photos with a great layout! 🙂
YAY Lauren! We’re so happy to have you!
that is so awesome, Lauren! Congrats girl!!! Don’t have to be a psychic to know that you would make this fabulous team! I’m so happy for you, big hugs!!! Enjoy relishing in your newest acheievement! 🙂
Great job on the page. My first love was scrapping and then I found stamping. LOL. I hope to get back into my scrapping though. You make it look easy!
What a gorgeous page!!!! Love it!! So excited to be stamping with such talent! 🙂
Absolutely stunning! Love the layout and the colors are super! Congrats on the Unity DT…they are blessed to have you!
Your scrapbook page is adorable! Great Job! I get 12×12 frames from Michaels unfinished so you could paint it whatever color you want! If you find another source for 12×12 frames please share.
Congrats on the Unity Design Team too! That is too exciting!
Happy Stampin Alicia
What a great page of Amber…love it – and the pull out tag too – that’s why I digiscrap – I type it all in, ha ha ha…
Congrats on Unity – way to go girlie!
Congrats on two things – Unity and having a page come out so incredibly awesome! I love your idea of displaying it in your lr. It’s so fun when things turn out as you planned them! :o)
Congrats and I LOVE the scrap page!!! You are awesome and I can’t wait to get to know you better on the DT. I have been a follower of your BLOG for a while now and I am so happy we get a chance to work together.
Holy crap! That page looks awesome! You should do it more. But I shouldn’t be surprised everything you do is amazing!
Congrats, Lauren! Your page is fab! You do such amazing work! Looking forward to getting to know you! 🙂
Hi Lauren, Congrats. Yeah, ove the layout. I always tell card makers to think of the 12X12 as a larger version of a card and add layers like you would to a card. It’s gorgeous!!! I’m a scrapbooker then a card maker. You just have way more room to have fun with. Darling photos of your daughter. 🙂
Thanks for sharing, I can’t believe that you are not a scrapper. This page looks so much better than basically all the ones I have ever done. I absolutely love it.
So happy for you with the unity stamps, and envious too. I so LOVE their stamps and hubby even said there is a couple of their sets I HAVE to get but it is going to have to wait a little while. Good luck with the new design team but I am sure you are NOT going to need it.
And you say you dont scrap? Who are you trying to kid here anyway. That page is awesome. I love the idea of hanging it instead of putting it in a book. Congrats on the Unity DT too! -Molly B
That is your first page???? LOL! Honey you should see MY first page…bwahaha!
Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous. I can’t believe it is your first one. Very nice. And congrats on being a Unity Stamp Design Team member. I love your work. Have a great weekend!
WoW! For a woman that doesn’t scrapbook you sure did an amazing job. Congrats on becoming part of the Unity Stamps design team. They are lucky to have such a creative talent like yourself. I look forward to seeing more inspiration on your blog.
Congratulations that is wonderful, so love your work can’t wait to see what you creat with these stamps. I love this scrapbook page it is awesome, can’t belive that is your first page.
Wow, you just gave me a whole lot of info to digest…
First of all….GREAT, FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL, AWESOME scrapbook page! I cannot believe you don’t scrapbook…. Love the pics of cutie-pie, Amber, too.
Second, congrats on the design team opportunity. I’ll have to visit their site next. (Maybe I shouldn’t so I don’t get in trouble). Seriously, I’m am so thrilled for you!
Third – why *may* you be putting your house on the market? Oh wait, you’re moving closer to me? Just down the street you say? don’t I wish.
Wow, I really love the scrapbook page. I would definitely frame it too!
Talk to you soon! Big hugs to all ~
Congrats Lauren! You are just totally rockin’ it & you so deserve it all…embrace it & enjoy it. I’m looking forward to everything you will be creating with Unity Stamps.
What a beautiful layout, love all the dimension.
Congrats on being chosen for Unity Stamps! I can’t quite figure out their system yet – with handles and acrylics — I’m sure you’ll be showing us all the ins and outs! I DON’T know where you will find the time – it seems like you are designing for everyone and you just keep pumping out beauties! they are lucky to have you!
This is a wonderful page of your daughter, Amber – lovely colors and design!
This page is just gorgeous! I love every single detail about it and there are a lot. Congratulations on the Unity design team spot!
For a preson who doesn’t enjoy scrapping, you sure do an amazing page. It is beautiful. I think it will make lovely wall art, lots easier for folks to see, right there on your wall for all to enjoy. Congrats on the new position with Unity Stamps as well.
Lauren, this is AWESOME!!!! I don’t scrap either….I think you may have inspired me to give it a whirl! LOL….well…maybe I’ll just let you do it. 😉 Anyways….SOOOO totally CUTE!!!!! Congrats on a great page! 🙂
Lauren, I knew you had it in you ;-), but kudos for taking the plunge!!!
If you can do cards, you can scrapbook! 😀
Your page is awesome!♥
Congrats on the new design team, I don’t know how you do it, I think you might be stamping in your sleep….
lol you crack me up. Of course you can scrap, you have some major talent girl. Love the LO
Congrats on the design team!!!
Whoo Hoo, Lauren! Gorgeous! You did great. I used to love scrapping until I found cards. Now I find it hard to fit in the time to scrap. I love the layout, photos, and paper (not to mention those flowers and the butterfly). Just really awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Congrats Lauren! I LOVE seeing layouts using stamps so I’ll be checking back often. 🙂
Lauren, beautiful scrapbook page!!!! And congrats on making it onto the Unity Stamps Design Team! Looking forward to seeing more of your work as always. I am looking forward to your sale on SU! . Are you going to have it on here or on SCS? I am also wondering how you store your stamps and all of your craft stuff, because my collection is starting to get larger, and I am looking for some ideas to follow. Thank you!
Lauren!Absolutely awesome! I think you are soooo good at this!You should do more!Is there anything you dont do well?!?Lol!I just seen some projects of yours in the recent issue of Crafts -n- things, I was amazed!Loved the clipboard. Also, congrats on being on the new design team!Hugs~Kris
Wow, another design team, you are one busy lady. Congrats!! You did a beautiful job on your first scrap page, can’t wait to see more from you.
I LOVE your page!!! That is crazy that you’re not a scrapper with all the other amazing things you do. For a first run, this is absoultly incredible!
Great page! Congrats, that is one rockin team!
Congratulations Lauren! how exciting for you (and your readers, we’ll be treated to wonderful creations from you with Unity stamps – they are gorgeous). The colors and layout of this page are amazing – go right ahead and keep patting!! I’m checking later for the “sale”. Marta
A scrapbook is made of favorite memories. And I am sure Amber will enjoy the page. Since that was a most rewarding day for you. I am glad all is well. I have one last comment a scrapbook does have to be big. Just sentimental.
YOU did an EXCELLENT JOB!!!
How can you not scrapbook when you turn out pages like this! I hope it looks great on your wall.
Congratulations on making the team! You are wonderfully talented and I can’t wait to know you better! Your layout is fabulous!!
Congratulations! Not really a surprise though…….because you ROCK!!!!!
OMG This layout is so beautiful! I just love it You are incredibly talented girl!
Hey Lauren! I’m SOOO excited to be on the same team as the great Lauren Meader! w00t! 🙂 Love your layout, it’s so cute:) You gave your daughter a GREAT name:D Congrats again on the DT!
C O N G R A T S ! ! !
You have a fabulous talent!
God Bless!
I am so excited to work with you on the Unity Team! And love your LO! Awesome!
MAN, I’ve been scrappin for YEARS to get my pages even half has pretty as this one! LOL It’s hard to believe you don’t scrap with all that talent and creativity you have!! Congrats on your newest endeavor!
Amanda
welcome to the DT lauren!!!! Great job on your first scrap page!!! it turned out gorgeous!! 🙂
Lauren!
This page is stunning! I am sitting at my computer with my jaw dropped. YOUR FIRST PAGE!? Seriously….You are amazing! I am extremely happy to have you along for the ride with Unity! You are an amazing artist! You are an amazing person! Looking forward to all the FABULOUS creations in the future!
What a beautiful page! I just love your 3D dandelions!
Congrats on the new DT!
And the page is beautiful 🙂
Gorgeous, Lauren!
Wow A fantasic first page, love all the dimension. Adorable photos and perfect weeds, my boy loves picking weeds too! Congrats on the dt, it looks a great company!
I just want to say…..it only makes sense since you make such beautiful and creative cards that you would be a NATURAL when it comes to scrapbooking!!
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam in Ar.
Wow this is just beautiful, you would think you have been scrapping for years! Beautiful colors and the butterflies are just darling, of course any page would look lovely with such a pretty subject as your daughter!
Lauren, this has GOT to be one of the most beautiful scrapbook pages I have EVER seen (and I’ve seen alot of ’em!). So very well done! You are a true artist!
Woo! Hoo!! This is a beautiful page… I love it! Can’t believe its you’re first page and are you going to be making more now that you’ve found out its not as intimidating as it seems? About a month ago I made my first page at a crop… My kids are 18 and 21 so I have a lot of scrapping to do!
Your page is gorgeous. I love those flowers! You did a great job. Scrapping was my first love and then cardmaking took over but lately I find myself really involved with scrapping again. It is a wonderful way to preserve our memories. Bring on some more, can’t wait to see them.Stacy
This page is AMAZING!!! Just look at the pages as BIG cards!! You can do it….this work is great for a first timer. Inspiring Lauren!
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Lauren, this is just so beautiful! You won Scrapbook Page of the Week over at Card of the Week.com. I can’t wait to see more of your creations! Keep up the scrapping!
You can check out the post at http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/06/scrapbook-satur.html
Thanks again!
Awesome job, Lauren. Beautiful pictures of Amber too.
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I was catching up here, and I just wanted to congratulate you on joining the Unity team!! Wooo hoo!! Your page is fantastic too!!
This is great for just starting out. You have a lot of talent. How wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Jeannette
Merci pour l’info. J’ai vraiment apprecié de lire cette article. bonne continuation.
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