So, as promised here are the latest hand-drawn doodles I’ve been working on. I’m totally changing the blog header to be more doodlish. I have found a new way to be creative by drawing and of course showing it off in Scrapblog. Let me know what you think!
Rebecca

I admit it, I have a doodle obsession, I will show you some of my hand-drawn doodles, but for today. I thought it was so cool that I could doodle in Scrapblog. You have to try it - so fun!!

Well, KelKel and I spent the weekend at the ScrapInStyletv SISiversary 2008. I went there with plans to basically give information about Scrapblog and talk with the SISTers and answer questions. I had no idea I would meet so many AWESOME people and make so many RAD projects. The entire weekend was completely sublime. I will post some of the projects I completed.

I think one of the funniest things was that Kelley and I did our usual quoting of odd movies. The past few weeks we’ve been slightly obsessed with Steel Magnolias. So the first night, I said to her “drink your juice Shelby” and that was basically the beginning of the end. TracyTN, God love her, knows EVERY stinking line to that movie and her voice, OMG, I really can’t describe it to you. It’s totally too funny!

Also, I realized how completely OLD I am because I absolutely CANNOT stay up all night and function in any way the next day.

I’m so happy for Jeanette and the gang over at SIStv, they really have passion about doing something different for the world of crafting. I have had such a great time getting to know JJ since her visit to Miami (see pic below of JJ & Bob & the Scrapblog crew). Scrapbooking is so much more than putting decorations on your pictures, it’s about friendship, the passion of creating something and sharing the LUB. Thanks to all for an amazing time!! I will definitely be there next year!

So I’ve been super busy lately. Tons of stuff I could have been blogging about however, since I stare at my computer all day I really don’t feel compelled to sit at it when I get home. So, the cool stuff (that I can talk about anyway):
1) Since Chris was in Portland at what I refer to as “Ruby-con” I spent my birthday alone. Sad I know, but Dear, Sweet Kristy took me to lunch and then we hung out at Golf Galaxy since she thinks that’s a sport she can do in old age. Afterwards, I thought I would go see a movie. I actually love going to the movies by myself but I wouldn’t recommend seeing Sex and the City alone. It was totally sad! I came home and was so lonely I literally cried myself to sleep. How pitiful is that?
2) The following week was much more fun. Jordan and I headed to Utah for some undisclosed reasons, however, I can tell you that I visited with Rhonna Farrer in her studio. She is unbelievably adorable! She’s very little and made me feel like a giant and I’m only 5 foot 2 inches tall. We filmed an episode of Get Crafty! for Scrapblog. I definitely should have chosen a darker shirt or worn a girdle, my stomach looks terrible. Oh well, I’m a real person so what can you do? Jordan and I had a little bit of down time so we visited Sundance, UT. OMG it’s amazing. I really can’t even describe it. Check out the Flickr photos. Come on, you know I could so live like Heidi up in the mountains. I LOVED IT! We got an invitation to go back to Utah for fun, so I’m planning my trip! YAY! Hmmm, what else was interesting about Utah? Oh, yeah I stayed at the Hotel Monaco and they gave me a goldfish for my room. How fun? The best part is when they called housekeeping they said “1108 wants a goldfish” like it was such an everyday thing! I’m totally staying there again next time in SLC. Last time I stayed at the Grand America and it is just a tad too “grand” for me. I’m a simple girl.
3) Best news? I’m heading to Nashville in 2 days for the SIStv event. I’m not sure what exactly to expect, but I have this idea in my head that it will be like a giant slumber party!!! I can’t wait. I need some down time.

So that’s about it. You’re all caught up. Would this info been better in pieces or do you like this giant blog post? Either way, “it is what it is” and I’ll keep blogging when I can. Later kittens!
XXXOOO
Rebecca

I know I haven’t blogged since just after the Thanksgiving holiday.  I am lame!  The main reason for my absence has been that I had the flu.  I always get sick after traveling.  The bigger news is that I officially joined Scrapblog.com full time!  It’s a leap of faith to leave my corporate job, but as they say “nothing ventured, nothing gained!” I have been crafting for all of my life, but I hopped on the scrapbook bandwagon in 1996.   Back then, there were no scrapbook stores, no classes and especially no digital scrapbooking!Because I am not a graphic designer or a digital scrapbooker, I have a lot to learn and it’s very exciting.  At Scrapblog, we hope to get as much feedback from the scrapbooking community as possible.  We want to know if you like the product and how we can improve.  I am also looking for some digital scrapbook designers to create some “scrapbook” style content for the site.  If you know anyone or have a recommendation, please let me know.  My email is rebecca [at] scrapblog [dot] comAs for me personally, my hubby and I are moving to Coconut Grove.  The Grove is 2 miles from my new office in Coral Gables, so I think I will only have to fill up the Mini once a month!    I was under a lot of pressure in my previous job and couple that with a very long commute everyday, I didn’t have much time to craft or create.  It’s amazing that I’ve managed to work on this blog in the past 6 months.  I did make some projects over the Holidays and I’ll be sharing them with you in the next few days.  (Here’s a sneak peek!)   I hope my loyal readers haven’t left because I didn’t blog.  I’m sorry, however now I’m ready to rock and roll in 2008!  Thank you for the support and I can’t wait to get your feedback!  

We had a fun weekend getting ready for our Halloween party. I made these cute costumes for Chris and I. I absolutely LOVE Hello Kitty. I’m not sure why exactly, but she makes happy. I was glad Chris decided to be such a good sport and be my Chococat companion. I made the hats out of felt. It was very easy and lots of fun. I am looking forward to everyone’s scrapbook layouts of all the Halloween photos!

Scrapblog is having a Halloween contest. I know that everyone takes tons of photos on Halloween, so stop by the blog, get all the details and create a cool Scrapblog and you could be featured on the blog!