No word back on how the meeting went - I'm assuming I'll hear something early next week.
Good news is, Josh is coming home today.
Other good news is that my Mom is coming over to help pack kits, so I'll definitely have the kits for "Snapshots of a Good Life" available on Monday.
I love the project (it's really different from the type of stuff I normally do in class).
It's a 5x7 chipboard album. The front cover is a frame and the back cover has an easel on it - so it's perfect to have sitting out on a coffee table, or in your scrapbook room, or in your little girls room. I'm hoping (if I can get motivated early enough) to make a bunch of them as Christmas gifts this year.
It's got scalloped pages and transparent pages and pages made from back to back photos. The class calls for six 5x7's, sixteen 4x6's and six-twelve wallet sized photos, but you can add way more photos if you want to.
Everything in the kit is black & cream, so you completely customize the color of your album with the colors of acrylic paint that you choose (I used a pink, aqua and lime green), but I can imagine using different shades of pink or different shades of blue for a baby shower gift or customizing the color to match your family room.
And there's a CD that walks you through every step of the class visually (plus it's got all the layouts/samples I normally show during class).
There's about $42.00 in retail product in each kit (I'll post all the contents of the kit and more pictures when I get some time).
Anyhow, I'll give away a kit sometime Tuesday morning - just leave a comment.
And if you don't want to wait for the drawing, you can order one now (just Paypal $45.00 US/Canada and $55.00 International to [email protected] - make sure that you include the "c" in between my first and last name, otherwise it will get lost in Paypal land and make sure you include the kit you want: "Snapshots of a Good Life").
And thanks a ton for all the comments/insight/humor/etc. yesterday (it was much needed and much appreciated).
And a few pictures of the album.
Karen that album is adorable!! Of course I am a sucker for your scallops! Come over and visit us some time over at Scraphappykt! We are missing ya!! Have a great weekend!!
Posted by: Anita | July 28, 2007 at 08:27 AM
Karen I am fluttering excited, this is BEAUTIFUL!!! I would sooooooooooo love to get my hands on one of these, crossing my fingers! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: amandaV. | July 28, 2007 at 08:38 AM
That album is beautiful! Of course, your gorgeous photos help too.
Keep your chin up. I hope you see the "light at the end of the tunnel". Keep striving for it. Try to look at the little things you are doing well. Concentrate on one little thing at a time. I'm betting that you are doing more things well than you think. Sometimes we need to look at all the little pieces of the big picture.
Posted by: debbie susee | July 28, 2007 at 08:45 AM
I love love the album! You have a style I want to adopt! Thanks for all the great ideas. ~Heather
Posted by: Heather | July 28, 2007 at 08:57 AM
I stocked up on more scallops just yesterday - the album is beautiful!
Posted by: sharyn (torm) | July 28, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, can't wait to do one of these!
Posted by: Julie (in England) | July 28, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Have been in a creative slump, and I think this kit is just the thing to bring me out of it!! It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Nancy | July 28, 2007 at 09:21 AM
What a totally gorgeous album! And how sweet of you to offer the giveaway to your blog readers. Even if I don't win I might have to buy one of these. Thanks!
Aimee
Posted by: Aimee Baruch | July 28, 2007 at 09:24 AM
GORGEOUS...would love to get one. Looks like awesome Christmas gifts...hmmm
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Sherri | July 28, 2007 at 09:36 AM
This is so beautiful .. My daughter is expecting (my 1st grandchild)... This would make a wonderful display with "new baby" photos.
Posted by: Dana | July 28, 2007 at 09:39 AM
I'm loving it!!
So SMART with black and cream only - and it's all so tasteful and pretty - so of cooourse I want to be in the drawing! (If I may - being from Sweden & all?) :D
Posted by: Zarah | July 28, 2007 at 09:40 AM
OK...I'm in! LOL!
Love the way it turned out!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: MargieH | July 28, 2007 at 09:45 AM
Karen,
I'm the very pregnant lady who loved your Ohio classes. This project is the best I've ever made! I'm completely in love with it, and agree that it would make a great Christmas present. Your line is my favorite, and I hope your presentation went successfully! Best of luck!
Posted by: Allison Clem | July 28, 2007 at 09:59 AM
What a wonderful album, I would love to be in the drawing. I am still so excited over the new products coming out and can't hardly wait. You are such an inspiration, Karen. Thank you for all you share with us in your blog.
Posted by: Kay Ward | July 28, 2007 at 10:01 AM
All the things you design are just wonderful...hope that the meeting went well.
This is just about my favorite kit yet. Thanks for taking the time our of your insanely busy life to put together another fabulous one.
Posted by: Jenna | July 28, 2007 at 10:03 AM
What a FAB album! You continue to amaze me! Here I am at home (kids are out of house) alone, husband at work, I have been laid off, and I am not getting 1/8 of the work you are getting done. I think you are doing JUST FINE! And if you put Annie in daycare a few days a week or hours everyday it will be good for her and you! Not selfish but good! Don't beat yourself up, everything changes, and even though you now "work from home" you still need to have time to work! Take care and I want to win the drawing!!
Posted by: Terri Barton | July 28, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Karen, that album is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Andi M | July 28, 2007 at 10:26 AM
Karen I love the idea of a mini-album kit. I can't wait to see the new lines that you are creating and to see you back here in Roseburg. Congrats on the engagement. I love the pic of him giving you the ring.
Tam
Posted by: Tammy Rasmussen | July 28, 2007 at 10:26 AM
Thanks for the giveaway Karen! The album is beautiful!!
Posted by: Gayle | July 28, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Your kits are always so awesome!
Posted by: Sarah | July 28, 2007 at 10:43 AM
B-E-A-UTIFUL!
Posted by: RachelG | July 28, 2007 at 10:45 AM
You are so inspiring and REAL!!!
Posted by: Kim Hacking | July 28, 2007 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful, I think I want to make them for Christmas presents also, good idea!
Posted by: Jodi | July 28, 2007 at 11:19 AM
This is gorgeous! I love your work, Karen.
Posted by: Cathy | July 28, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Karen, this looks great! What fun! Another winner! Thanks for the contest. Hang in there, things seem to have a way of working themselves out in time for the best. Take care!
Posted by: Bette Costa | July 28, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Really cute album. And I hope the weekend brings with it some R&R.
Posted by: Meredith S. | July 28, 2007 at 11:33 AM
wow!!! love the album!!! there is just something magical about the way you use transparencies!
Posted by: joy | July 28, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Your album is so beautiful Karen. Love it!
Posted by: Jessica M. | July 28, 2007 at 12:03 PM
Love this kit! Love the mix of transparencies and scallops. - Courtney
Posted by: Courtney C | July 28, 2007 at 12:19 PM
Love it - such a great gift idea.
Posted by: Cathy K. | July 28, 2007 at 12:22 PM
You continue to outdo yourself! It is GORGEOUS! Thank you for always putting these amazing kits together for us :) Laura
Posted by: Laura | July 28, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Karen, this is sooo cute! And I think it suits your style perfectly! I'm so thankful that you share your life with us, because I can sooo relate to EVERYTHING you say!
Aja
Posted by: aja | July 28, 2007 at 12:26 PM
I love everything you create/design and this is no exception. Beautiful!
Posted by: tgrdina | July 28, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Love, love, love this album!
Posted by: Kelly Bryan | July 28, 2007 at 12:30 PM
Your blog always helps me put things into perspective. I am going through the toughest year of my life right now and I, too, am looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. I totally need one of these kits to help me smile again!
Posted by: Wendy | July 28, 2007 at 12:40 PM
I continue to love your stuff, Karen - you never cease to amaze me. Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff!
Posted by: Kirsten | July 28, 2007 at 12:56 PM
such a cool album Karen! I'm not usually the mini album type, but this one I think I have to do! and about yesterday's post...which I am just reading today, you KNOW that you are not alone. I think all of us Moms feel that way at least part of the time. hang in there!
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Ainsburg | July 28, 2007 at 01:13 PM
I just love this album! You sure know how to put it all together. I sure wish you would come to the midwest to teach some classes. In the meantime, I'll have to keep ordering your kits!
Posted by: Shelly Powderly | July 28, 2007 at 01:21 PM
simply amazing. I always look foward to what you put together!!!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 28, 2007 at 01:28 PM
this is so beautiful! I love your collections -- in all of the colors... love mini kits, too. got my fingers crossed.
Posted by: marion | July 28, 2007 at 01:29 PM
Karen - Your line is amazing! I just love it....and it would be great to get this kit for free. If not, well then, I will just have to treat myself. Have a great weekend.
Pattie Brown
Niceville, FL
Posted by: Pattie Brown | July 28, 2007 at 01:29 PM
awesome album, can't wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: Amy | July 28, 2007 at 01:42 PM
oh how i love this one Karen.... hope to get one soon..... kat
Posted by: Katherine Haleen | July 28, 2007 at 01:42 PM
The album is gorgeous.
You are inspiring, as usual.
So nice of you to offer one on your blog!
Posted by: Lynne | July 28, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Love the album Karen! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Posted by: Addie | July 28, 2007 at 02:08 PM
I Love It!!!
Count me in too!
Have A Great Weekend Karen
Posted by: Debbie | July 28, 2007 at 02:09 PM
It's a BEAUTIFUL kit!
Thanks for doing this. Enjoy your week.
:-)
Posted by: Christa H. | July 28, 2007 at 02:17 PM
I am so glad these kits are going to be available soon! I missed your class up in Portland in May but I am so psyched that I can get a kit now! It looks like such a beautiful project!
Posted by: Crystalyn | July 28, 2007 at 02:41 PM
I love the album! I couldn't take that class when you were at Cord but I toook all the others! I love your product, best of luck with everything.
Posted by: Pam | July 28, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Hi Karen! I have been reading your blog for a few months now. I stumbled upon it while I was googling scrapbook ideas and I really think it was faith. I just love reading all your thoughts and seeing all of your beautiful photos of your family. I have a daughter that is 14 months old and your Annie reminds me so much of my Emma!! I have been struggling to put together a scrapbook that reflects all that she is. I love all of you ideas and I love your new kit! You are so creative and always keep me laughing, even after I've had an exhausting day of being a mom! Thanks!
Posted by: Rachael C. | July 28, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Who wouldn't love the album, the papers are gorgeous. Can't wait to get a kit.
Posted by: Carolyn Hall | July 28, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Beautiful . . . beautiful . . . beautiful! I love your work and your products! It is very generous of you to offer one of your kits to us lowly readers of your blog . .. . I hope I'm the lucky recipient {spelling?}!!
Have a great day!
Posted by: Andrea Tuttle | July 28, 2007 at 03:16 PM
Oh it's lovely! I'm all about the transparent look at the moment. Yum!
Posted by: Karen | July 28, 2007 at 03:20 PM
you always come up with the greatest ideas! i love that it stands on it's own. i love the colors, LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the transparencies! (i so say you are the queen of them!)
love the kit, and even if i'm not lucky enough to be THE "lucky" one... I will surely try and find the money later on the buy one!
((btw... still loving anniebannie and her new bangs!))
Posted by: kristy | July 28, 2007 at 03:22 PM
What a fabulous design, great color and products--lovely!!
Posted by: vanessa | July 28, 2007 at 03:25 PM
Always love your kits Karen and this one is no exception!
Posted by: JennD | July 28, 2007 at 03:29 PM
The album is gorgeous! I love it! Count me in on the drawing! ;o)
Posted by: Denise | July 28, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Hi Karen~
Super cute album! I attended your class in Lynnwood, WA and have been hooked on your blog ever since! **LOVE** your work and products. AND....we've relocated down to SoCal. We drove down and as we passed Grants Pass, I totally thought of you!
Posted by: kristine s. | July 28, 2007 at 03:38 PM
I love it, just like the other items you design!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Moore | July 28, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Love It! I am so excited, our local HL just starting to carring some of you narratives. Can't wait to see more! I am also a Annie too... but on with an E!
Anne
Posted by: Anne Saloff | July 28, 2007 at 03:46 PM
Love the album!
Posted by: Lisa | July 28, 2007 at 03:48 PM
Love this!! I'm off to herd my GFs over here to buy one. :)
Posted by: Melissa | July 28, 2007 at 03:56 PM
I love how many photos you planned for in this one. So into the scallops and transparent pages right now!!
Have a wonderful day with Josh!
Posted by: Mary Ann | July 28, 2007 at 03:57 PM
You create such beautiful things, Karen!
Posted by: Anilu Magloire | July 28, 2007 at 04:10 PM
Love your kit Karen, it is so cute. Hope you come back to Lasting Memories (Washington) soon, we miss you!
Posted by: angie | July 28, 2007 at 04:11 PM
What a gorgeous album!
Posted by: Brenda Carpenter | July 28, 2007 at 04:19 PM
I love your kits! Sign me up :)
Posted by: Steph R | July 28, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Please, Please , PLEASE, pick me. This album is GORGEOUS!!! So glad for you that Josh is coming home! There really should be a wife's badge for being a military wife.
Posted by: Yvonne | July 28, 2007 at 04:39 PM
ooh love it! :)
Posted by: jen | July 28, 2007 at 04:42 PM
Karen that is an absolutely adorable album, can't wait to get my hands on a kit..
Posted by: Casey Boyd | July 28, 2007 at 04:45 PM
I would LOVE to win a kit! It looks so amazingly totally awesome!
Posted by: racheldallaire | July 28, 2007 at 05:09 PM
WOW! Love it, like all of your work! I can always get inspired by you!
Posted by: Rhonda | July 28, 2007 at 05:11 PM
OOPS! Forgot to put my email address with my comment above! DUH!
Posted by: Rhonda H | July 28, 2007 at 05:13 PM
What a great album!! Always so inspired by your work and your products :)
Posted by: Nicole | July 28, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Would *so love* to get my hands on this kit..your sample pics look so luscious:)
Posted by: Melisa | July 28, 2007 at 05:50 PM
Ooohhhh... how beautiful! Count me in the drawing! I love to read your stories and see your work!! Thank you for all of your inspiration!
Posted by: Jenny Savage | July 28, 2007 at 06:01 PM
It's so beautiful, I gotta try for it.
Wish for Cole's kind of luck---the only kid to ever pull a Buzz Lightyear out of Claw Machine.
-Deirdre K.
Posted by: Deirdre | July 28, 2007 at 06:21 PM
this is awesome...my of favorites you have done. Love your stuff.
peace
kim
Posted by: kim bolyard | July 28, 2007 at 06:34 PM
I took both you classes in Westbrook, Ct. I love your kits/classes. I hope you will come back out this way again sometime. I would love to get my hands on your new kit, it is beautiful!
Posted by: Sherry | July 28, 2007 at 06:35 PM
What a fun kit!
Posted by: Briana | July 28, 2007 at 06:40 PM
Beautiful work, as always.
Posted by: Lily | July 28, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Love the album. Hope I am lucky enough to win. =)
Posted by: Kristen | July 28, 2007 at 07:10 PM
I am totally needing this kit. Feeling lucky too ;0) Thank you for your giving nature. m
Posted by: Michelle M | July 28, 2007 at 07:36 PM
I LOVE everything you do......could I come live with you for a while and hope some of your creativity rubsoff on me???? :)
Deb
Posted by: Deb Worrells | July 28, 2007 at 07:39 PM
please let me win
Posted by: chris miler | July 28, 2007 at 07:52 PM
love your stuff
Posted by: tucker melcher | July 28, 2007 at 07:53 PM
lovely album!
Posted by: Margo | July 28, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Beautiful. I want one.
Posted by: Terri | July 28, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Love the album. I am glad you are commenting more on your blog. It is a blog I visit on a daily basis. I thought for a while you had a different one. But you came back.
Posted by: Natalie | July 28, 2007 at 08:15 PM
This looks amazing! I love your scalloped papers. I think I will be treating myself to this kit!!
Posted by: Mel Nunn | July 28, 2007 at 08:18 PM
I was so disapointed to find out the class at NBP had been postponed..... Well I'll be there waiting when it gets rescheduled. Glad to see you are 'Feeling" better.
Have a good rest of the weekend.
laura P
Posted by: Laura plunk | July 28, 2007 at 08:26 PM
Love your album, love your style, love how "real" your blog always is. Don't change a thing!!!
Posted by: Karen | July 28, 2007 at 08:47 PM
Karen, the album is just gorgeous and I would *Love* to win one! I have to go back to work soon and this would make a perfect mini-album of my DD to put on my desk. Thank you so much for the chance!
Posted by: Kelly Jo | July 28, 2007 at 08:58 PM
I absolutely love this project! I love the frame on the front and the easel on the back. You are so talented!
Posted by: Tricia Gray | July 28, 2007 at 09:16 PM
I'm always up for a drawing. :)
Posted by: kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu | July 28, 2007 at 09:38 PM
what a gorgeous album!
I would so love one!
i'm getting into mini-albums late. only made a few, but i'd love to make more!
thanks !
- cathy
Posted by: Cathy Pascual | July 28, 2007 at 09:38 PM
Absolutely beautiful album. Can't wait to meet you at the Route 5 Scrapbook Retreat in September. Thanks for doing another contest.
Posted by: Libbi | July 28, 2007 at 09:47 PM
Fun Karen!! I love mini albums and seem to be doing more of them recently than anything.
Glad to here Josh is on his way home.
Posted by: Juel | July 28, 2007 at 09:49 PM
love the sneeky peeky...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janelle in MT | July 28, 2007 at 09:49 PM
I've already been lucky enough to take this class from you and make this AWESOME album....but could always use another kit to start my Christmas gifts for the Grandma's & Grandpa's early....Can't wait to take another class from you again Karen--You are GREAT and should just go ahead and make them 5+ hours! We all love learning & listening from you!
Posted by: Kathy | July 28, 2007 at 09:55 PM