Wednesday Wow:: tons of creativity!

My creativity is Sparked today & this made me shout WOW!
Cafe Press blog featured this creative video yesterday! I'm humbled that they chose my art to bestow on this amazing Ukraine artist, Kseniya Simonova. Take 8 minutes & watch this video. Seriously. You'll be WOWed! It's a*mazing, touching, inspiring, moving....simply breath taking.


see? WOW!

p.s. 21ers:
1. I have NOT forgotten your pins...they will be sent out next week...so busy! Please forgive me!

2. Check out the NEW stuff in my Cafe Press store...I had so many of you say you wanted the 21 quotes in various ways...now, you can choose which ones really spoke to you & get a journal,



a calendar,



or a mouse pad, or a mug...sticker, maybe? How about this quote on notecards?

enjoy!
R

good things. Tuesday.

Sharin' a few good things today that make me smile.

1. New House of 3 kits. The new Gratitude Kits are in the store NOW. Printables & Digital. Papers, brushes, word art/tag sheet & even printable Cards & Place Cards...lovin' it...I can't help but feel grateful!

I did a quick layout about another thing that makes me smile today:

2. Pumpkin Butter. Yum. I'm not a huge pumpkin person, but oh my! This stuff is heaven. Thought I'd share the recipe on a cute House of 3 Recipe card (paper in background is another paper from the new Gratitude Kits.)and, speaking of pumpkins.

3. Posh Squash anyone? Um...can these be any cooler? (images from Olive Juice Co.)

I just think Kim Hendricks of Olive Juice Co. is a creative genius & she's got these fab kits for sale. Could you DYE?




I'm super busy today...had a fab House of 3 meeting today & we are all just crankin' ! love that creative rush! Seriously...how fab is it to work with 2 other creative geniuses & get excited about it all together. *love iChat video* I feel so blessed!
So, I cranked the tunes...& today I'm in LOVE with:

4. Owl City's Ocean Eyes CD. um...it. just. makes. me. happy. This is one of those CDs that every. single. song is FAB!
trust me...9.99 is well worth the 14 amazing songs!
5. Spark. I'm feelin' it girls. Sparky. oh so Sparky. Excited about our Soiree a week from today! whoohhooo! Remember, it's OPEN invitation, even though it's a private party. Just RSVP to me & we'll get you on the list!

so...what's makin' YOU smile today on this glorious Tuesday?
share. I love to smile!
R

Manic Monday...

*whew* what a weekend! We had our Spark work meeting


filled with shenanigans...& it was so much fun....late night. lots of laughter. lots of creating. lots of mess...& I didn't even mind! I loved having everyone here at my house! So did my cute family! **yes, I'm a freak. I had to giggle at my shenanigans of the 'shhh'...& then showing my hands. You can't see, but they were BLACK! & Liz is just watching me like...'you are funny.'**yea. good times!Tons of fun with the girls. And...did you see the invite for the Spark Soireé at Dear Lizzie? Oct. 20, 7pm. Mark your calendars!

Jefra's inviting you to the party! *wink*

& Lizzy is saying...It'll be fab! make sure to RSVP, ok?

and....did you see this? My 2 fab partners, Janet & Heidi, of House of 3 are putting on an event in Texas this weekend! Oooo, it's going to be FAB! check it out here: or here. If you know these 2 ladies at all...you KNOW it will be a day of creative play...so wish I could be there!
Lots to do this week....
Welcome Monday...embrace the craziness!
R

Dear Wacom...I love you.

I got the new Bamboo Craft Touch in the mail today. Oh my...it's a*mazing.
Doodles are a breeze. Crafting is a dream. Art work is so easy.
a *must* have.
draw. trace. be free. i love you, Wacom!


I'm gettin' crafty with my Spark girls tonight! Jefra, Margie & Liz are on their way to my house...craftin' up the goodie bags...oh my! You will DIE at these delights! So fun!...and Sparkettes..be looking for an email announcing the Spark Soiree! oo la la! a private party at Dear Lizzie...Oct. 20th! *mark your calendars*...so excited to meet all of you locals! mmm*wah!

happy weekend!
r

And the winners of the {21} Challenge box are....

Jamie
Jess
Nancy W.

Send me your addresses & I'll get the fab {21} Challenge boxes out to you!

Happy Thursday!
R

Wednesday WOW:: October goodies

October is my favorite month.
So many things that WOW me every year...i just love it!

WOW No. 1: It's General Conference. I love being uplifted & inspired...it was truly amazing. I feel so filled up & ready to be my best me. love that. I love the powerful Spirit that I feel when I listen to the speakers & feel the power in their words.

I love this particular photo above from the Saturday's Conference...for more reasons than one. My whole family was up here this past weekend & it was filled with fun, noise, memories, laughter, tears & the closing of a chapter in our lives that has brought so many blessings. I feel forever grateful for the past six years!
WOW No. 2: It's my birthday month. (yes, I'm one of those that LOVEs to celebRate! all. month. long.) One year older. One year wiser. One year happier. One year healthier. One year younger! ha ha!
I fill it with my annual 1/2 Marathon, as many celebrations as I can fit in *any excuse for a party!* 42 seems so young! *wink*& again, I feel so grateful to my Heavenly Father for the amazing journey I've lived thus far. WOW!
WOW No. 3: Halloween. I love the crisp Autumn Utah weather. leaves. decorating. colors. & pumpkins! My digital kits make me so happy at this time of year....I took some of the kits, printed them out on clear sticker paper , added some jewels; stuck them to the white pumpkins. Add some Sharpie doodles in the mix & voila! Haunted House Pumpkins! I'm feeling grateful for the blessing it is to create....to feel the JOY of the little things. WOW.

&...don't worry. I didn't forget to pick winners of the {21} Challenge boxes...I'm waiting for some of you to finish your journey...I'll post winners tomorrow! you all make me say WOW! And again, feeling so grateful for the new friendships I've made through this challenge. You are all truly amazing! Thank you!
R

P.S. Watch Oprah today to see another woman that makes me say WOW!

House of 3:: 2 for Tuesday

Today only. Buy 2 of our fab heart boxes for the price of one! oo la la! So many things to do with these things. LOVE them!






and...did you see the FREE templates that you can download & use? blanks: (large, med, small) & one with a quote; & some with fab swirls! FREE! print off on transparency or for the back of the hearts...enjoy!
R