This past labor day weekend was pretty awesome  I have to say. My lil sis had a gig up in Jackson, WY…so I decided to tag along. Savannah and I watched “the boy” while she worked. And now, I am totally in love. In love with Wyoming. (yes really)

It was too short of a trip I admit. I could spend a week just laying by the snake river, or eating under the stars. As most road trips that Lea and I go on.. it would not be complete unless we got a little lost, and hit a dead end or two. I ”saw” the sign that said the road was closed ahead, but I didn’t read it. I got as far as the word MANHEAD and didn’t read the rest of the sign. So after doubling back we finally were on our way.

 We did take time to enjoy some quaint shops in the small towns we would pass through. We even got some new cowboy boots from the Boot Barn, a new camo hat, and an amazing sausage skewer from a truck stop. They were having a sale. Savannah liked the Jerky stand selling all types of beef and game. Savannah enjoyed the Elk.

The food on this trip was hearty. Savannah and I enjoyed some buffulo and homestyle bread with all the fixens for dinner. And there is nothing like small town breakfast – biscuits as big as my head!

But what I really love, is just how amazing this part of the country is. I would live there in a heartbeat. Really… as I get older, the thought of living out on a ranch away from the world just strikes my fancy. Of course, if I have a ranch, my gate will be pink and I plan on having some flood lights installed seeing I am afraid of the dark. Until then, Jackson is most definitely on my rotation for places to visit.

NOW FOR OUR WINNER! The lucky Scarlet Lime winner is. . .

Email your address to anacabrera@me.com to claim your prize. And be sure to check out my creations in the gallery!

Well, I have been a busy girl. I have so many fun projects coming up this fall… as you can see. My workspace has suffered a little. Not to mention taking a last moment vacation to California right before school started. I don’t know about you.. but I need to hit the reset button of my life. I think it will take me another week to get back into the groove of things.

So first up…I am so thrilled to be the guest designer for Scarlet Lime. The gallery will be going up tomorrow rather than today… so you still have time to leave a comment for your chance to win! I will announce the winner of the kit LATE tonight.  Be sure to swing by a little later too… I am photographing some projects today and would love to share. Once the gallery is live, I will post a link here.

I am really feeling the creativity rushing back to me. So let’s play! Creative Daily will resume after the weekend.

Here is a little sneak peek at one of my current projects…

I am so excited to this months guest designer over at the Scarlet Lime. Not only do I get to play with some amazing kits, but I get to work with Christy Tomlinson. An industry friend from WAY back! As always, Scarlet Lime has kits for every taste, and now, for any budget. The gallery will be live on Friday, so be sure to stop by the Scarlet Lime for look at all my projects.

Scarlet Lime is excited to introduce you to their  NEWEST subscription kit: their Frugal FAB kit! We at Scarlet Lime know that everyone is on a tight budget, but we also still  want to nurture your creative souls with fabulous products coming to your door each month! So we decided to offer a kit that is not only FULL of FABULOUS goodies, but at a STEAL of a price! This kit retails for over $40.00 and is only $19.95 for a subscription! Our September Frugal Fab debuts on the 1st but  YOU can get a sneak peek of this FAB kit and sign up early, by emailing us at christy@scarletlime.com , and don’t forget about our good old main kit subscriptions! These kits are always chalked full of exclusive products, brand new goodies and unique finds!  Check out both of our kits at www.scarletlime.com

Leave a message right here for you chance to win the September kit. Featuring some fabulous CHA finds… you don’t want to miss this kit. Winner will be announced Friday night.

WOW, I think I am finally getting my life back together. This week will be a fun one with lots of giveaways…and once very special one to take note of! Join me right here on Sept. 1 to celebrate the Scarlet Lime’s big birthday! so swing by for a sneak peek of the new kit, some previews of my creations (I am honored to be this month’s guest designer!) and One blog reader will win the latest kit. So much fun… so stay tuned and keep coming by.

The latest edition of the Paperclipping Roundtable is now available for free download! Listen as I join Noell, Izzy, and Nancy as we respond to some listener email… and find out why the episode is appropriately named…

“when they get hot, they’ll black out”.

To see the incredibooth layout I made, click here!

So, we are leaving the boys by themselves… ok the Papa, the dog, and our friend keeping Papa company… and heading to Cali! Join us all week with pics from our home state.  6 chicks on a roadtrip.. this should be interesting.

Kids these days never cease to amaze me. They are so tech savvy. Sedona is always leaving me little suprises on my phone. Here is what I recently found while perusing through some pictures in my phone’s photo album…

Haha… these cracked me up. I don’t even know how she put the bubbles.

I guess we know how Sedona REALLY feels…lol. Kids… gotta love ‘em.

I want to scream from the top of my lungs and throw this evil machine out my window…

About a year ago I bought this baby as a gift to myself. Brand new, I got a great deal. It came pre-threaded… and worked great. WELL… I was playing around with the tension and broke a thread. So I had to go and re-thread the whole thing. And  you know what…I can’t figure it out. ARGH so frustrating… especially since I bought everything I need to make these super cute yoga skirts for our upcoming trip.

I need the sewing gods to smile upon me…

Ok, my find of the day… week… century is Tapeswell. All I have to say is, where have they been all my life!

I found them while searching some envelope wraps. In an age of Facebook, email, and IM… I want to try to remember that sometimes old school is the way to go. So in preparing to send out some cards and such…I thought that I would get some fun envelope wrap. Well.. here it is on a roll in my favorite KRAFT backing. And what joy when I found the roll of woodgrain tape!

Now I admit, I have them in my studio, but I have not used them yet. They are sitting on my desk making me smile. But as soon as I bust into them and make something I will post it of course. Until then, their blog has lots of great ideas. And if you hurry over the all new Scrapbooktrends blog… we have a giveaway so you can win some Tapeswell love of your very own!

Incredibooth is my favorite iPhone app right now. It’s like having a photobooth with you where ever you go!

The images are saved in high res, and are suitable for printing. The strips look greeat printed and in digital pages… I Love this app!