So busy!

I can't believe how busy I have been lately.  Between the kids, the house, getting ready for the holidays, taking a girl's trip to CA and Inspired to Scrap, my time just vanishes!

Anyhow, I wanted to share a few things that are going on around here.  :)
1. I am having a great time being inspired in our journaling class right now!  Our designers and guest designer are amazing and have such fabulous ideas! (you can totally still join if you want to!!! Scroll down here to register- http://www.inspiredtoscrap.net/store-kits-and-classes )


2. I've been scrapping and sketching...but it's been mostly for classes. :( I will share a little peeky though!! This is from an upcoming challenge in the journaling class currently going on.)

3. I am still menu planning!  I do it every week without fail.  But lately, we've been making lots of the same old boring and easy meals.  I have just had a hard time finding a lot of time to cook. Here's a yummy and easy recipe we had last night (and have had many times). Everyone loves this here!
Black Beans and Rice

Kielbasa (I use the lean turkey variety)
2 cans black beans-drained and rinsed (I dumped in one can without draining it)
1 can diced tomatoes (Mexican if you have them) (not drained)
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
cooked white rice
avocado-optional but really good with it

Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Throw it in a skillet and sear. Toss the garlic, cook another minute or two then add the beans and tomatoes and let it all simmer.

Serve the bean mixture over rice and garnish with sliced avocado.
YUM!!!!
Have you cooked anything easy and yummy lately that I can add to our rotation??

4. Haven't had ANY time at the sewing machine in months. :( This totally makes me sad.  I need to find time in 2011 for some sewing.  I have several quilts and other projects I want to work on.
Have you made anything fun lately???
 
Let me know you are still around!  I will try to be better about updating my blog. :)
Stacey

Have you entered to win??

We are giving away a free journaling class on Inspired to Scrap!  Have you entered?  Just leave a comment on this blog post to enter.  You can become a fan of I2S on Facebook as well for another entry (be sure to leave a comment if you do!!). Go to the post!

You can also see a video on making some little flowers and enter to win some chipboard letters on the forum.  :)

Here's a peek at a project how-to I will be sharing next week on the forum-

Happy Friday!
Stacey

5 years layout- Scrap Challenge

I created this layout for the November scraps challenge on the Inspired to Scrap forum. I used the new Sketchy Thursday's sketch and Valerie's idea to spray bubble wrap with mist instead of using paint.
Here's my scrap pile (leftovers from the Sept. I2S kit):

And here's my layout:

Hope you are able to sneak in some creative time soon!!

New kit layout

I FINALLY got to sit and create a layout using the new Inspired to Scrap kit! Yipeee! Ellie is napping, Joshua and Abby are coloring and it is snowing outside. (The snow is melting as soon as it hits the ground, though.)

Here's my layout...this is such a fun kit!

I hope you have a wonderful and warm Monday!!!! :)
Stacey

New kit revealed!

Did you see the new kit on the Inspired to Scrap blog??? You have to check out the design team work using it in the gallery as well.

Here's the kit!

It's about $5 less than retail and there's also a really great combo deal if you get this kit and the first kit right now in the store! (There's only a few left of the first kit!)

The sketch class is ending so I will finally have time to work with the kit and I will definitely share here when I do!!! What have you been working on?

Want a peek?

Want to peek at one of my upcoming layouts for the sketch class going on right now at Inspired to Scrap? (It's not too late to join us!! Visit the store to purchase Inspired by Sketches.)

Been busy creating lots of sketches and layouts for class. I've also been working on and off on a fairy doll house with Abby. So fun! What have you been working on lately?

Sketch class begins Friday! (and a giveaway!)

Want to take the sketch class for free? Go check it out!
http://www.inspiredtoscrap.net/2010/10/10/sketch-class-giveaway

Inspired to Scrap has a new class beginning on Friday- “Inspired by Sketches.” Complete 15 layouts using brand new sketches! The design team will present a new sketch for you each day during this 15 day class. We’ll have inspiration, techniques and challenges for you to be motivated to complete more pages.
Features of the class-
~Access to a private area of the message board
~Daily inspiration will include a new sketch and samples
~Video tutorials(special surprise techniques!)
~All new samples and layouts to spark your creativity
~Encouragement and support to complete 15+ layouts
~Inspiration from fellow classmates
**Visit the Inspired to Scrap store to purchase the class.
www.inspiredtoscrap.net/store

Now for the fun part-we’re giving away one free class!! Here’s how you can win:
1. Leave us a comment on this post. (On http://www.inspiredtoscrap.net...not/ my blog. :) )
2. Post about the contest and/or class on your blog (or facebook!)
3. Visit our Facebook page and give us a thumbs up (I think it’s called “Like us” but that sounds so silly to me! LOL)
4. Join the message board and post at least 15 times (if you are already registered, great! Just start chatting!)
5. Upload a new layout or two to the gallery (leave some love while you’re there as well!
**Be sure to leave a comment for each item you complete.
Deadline is Monday night. I will draw a winner on Tuesday morning.
Good luck everyone!!