Let's Visit with Courtney Walsh, March Photo of the Day and Another Giveaway! CLOSED~~~!!

Wow!!!  What a great response yesterday!!  Thanks, friends.  So happy to have you here!  More to share today.  Grab a coffee 'cause I am a windbag today!!!  Oh yeah!

I would like to introduce you to Courtney Walsh.

 

She is a fabulous lady.  A great artist and an amazing writer!  I am always envious of people who have a way with "words" and this girl does.  She is so good in fact that she has penned this book...

 

 

And I took the journey to Sweethaven and made it back in a day!!  I read it in a day!  I have to say, I was worried when I started it.  What if I didn't like it?  I didn't want to hurt my Courtney's feelings.  But no worries...I couldn't put it down and finished it... in.  a.  day!  I felt so good when I put the book (actually, my kindle) down.  Great story about 4 girls who record their memories in a scrapbook while spending their summers in a small beach town.  I loved the characters, loved the visual imagery Courtney conjured and I LOVED the Scrapbooking element!!  Guess what?  Now I want to go to Summerhaven with the girls and scrapbook!!!  And drink vanilla lattes with whipped cream!

Go Here to read more clever words about the book and BUY it...go HERE to spend some time with clever Courtney.  It is worth the read!!!  Loved it.L-O-V-E-D it!  So stinkin' proud of her.

Oh...and we are giving a signed copy away!  How about that! And...I am sweetening the deal with a scrapbooking/stamping prize pack!!!  A paper pack, embellies and a set of stamps.  Yep, it's a good one!  Leave a comment.

PRIZE AWARDED!!!  GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!  Congrats Dorina!!!

As part of the celebration of Courtney's first novel launch she asked me to...scrapbook, of course!  Here is what I made as inspired by the book.  A page with a scrapbooking theme!!  (make sure to check out Jaime Warren, too!  She will also have a project on Courtney's blog...I love Jaime's stuff, "sigh")

 

I am my family's Memory Keeper.  I jot it down, take photos and make it pretty.

The majority of product on this page arrived at my doorstep!  It was a sweet surprise from Ruby Rock-it and Bella!!!  I am in love!!  Great paper, foil embossed stickers and chipboard embellishments.  Oh!  And don't forget the bling from Bella!!!  Thanks a million, Ruby Rocket-it and Bella!  I love discovering new product to collect, hoard and make stuff with.  Go check them out HERE.  Looks like they have something to annouce today.

 

AND DON'T FORGET THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TODAY..

This is exciting!!!  I LOVED Heid's release at the Winter show.  I will SERIOUSLY be making stuff just for FUN with the Memory Files.  Watch for it!  You WANT this stuff.  I have been around for a while...and this stuff makes me WANT to create!  Way to go Heidi, my friend!  She came back swinging!!!

Go HERE to check it out.  And HERE is the blog.

Moving on...

Here is my first photo of the day for March.  The theme is Up...

 

I LOVE this picture.  I am amazed that I took it.  My friends...it is all guess work when I take pictures.  I have the ideas in my head, but very little technical knowledge.  Others may think it's just ok and I'm alright with that.  I love it.  Very little editing...just happened to take it on the front porch.  She was on the porch and I was on the sidewalk.  Funny story...I took it yesterday.  Mad Dev get her boots on and run outside in the rain because I thought I was going to screw up and miss my March 1st photo!!!  Well...it was February 29th yesterday.  Duh!  Did any of you play along??  I want to see!

Some exciting news!!!!  See this...

You might not have recognized me from the picture but I am "Special Guest"!!!  Isn't that exciting!!!  I am so thrilled to be teaching along side these talented ladies!!!  Puerto Rico, here ! come!!  Are you ready for me!?!?!  More details in the coming weeks!! Check it out HERE.

Ok friends...I have finally run out of breath..let's recap..

Courtney and SummerHaven...check it out!  And she has BIG giveaways coming...maybe even another chance to win my book...just sayin'.

Ruby Rock-it and Bella!  Worth taking a peek!

Heidi Swapp...fabulous as ever...lots of giveaways and other stuff starting today at 11 EST.

Puerto Rico...will you be there??

Don't forget to comment on yesterdays post.  You could win my book!!!

Leave a post here for the chance to win a signed copy of Sweethaven and a WONDERFUL scrap pack!!!

 

Have a GREAT day!!!!!!

 

 

Comments

[Lorraine M.]

I will go looking for Courtney's book! What fun to go to Puerto Rico to teach! I love your pic!

[Laura C Michigan]

Your layout for Courtney's blog is awesome! I love the premise of Sweethaven Summer. Can't wait to read it. Of course, it's set in Michigan and about a scrapbook. How can it go wrong?

[Laurie Turpin]

THANK YOU for posting the March photo challenge. I think I'm going to dust off my camera and jump in! I already have an idea for UP - just need the dude to cooperate!!!

[Dorina]

I too am the family memory keeper. This year, it's doing my grandmother's families, both maternal and paternal for family reunions. With 14 and 10 brothers and sisters respectfully it's a lot of work but these papers and your layout are a great idea to share more photos. Thanks. Thanks for a great giveaway and Courtney's book is on my wish lish for March.

[Pamela Wonnick]

I'm not a reader. . .I'm a scrapbooker, but this book has captured my attention and I would love to read it while on holidays this summer! Also, love your layout about being the memory keeper it has lots of pretty colors all layered up together!

[Jenn]

I just LOVE Courtney! She has been inspiring me for many years now! Would love the chance to win her book!
Love your March photo, so clever! I may just have to break out the bubbles:)

[Leanne]

Heard of her book, I'll have to check it out.....

[Miriam Prantner]

Love Courtney, and I'm so excited and curious to see what her big challenge is going to be. I love your layout. That turqouise color really makes everthing stand out. It's gorgeous!

[centralnyscrapper (Brenda L)]

Congrats to Courtney on her book and the layout you created is beautiful. Unfortunately I won't be seeing your in PR, maybe another time.

[Heather V]

I love your UP picture! What an exciting post and giveaway! That's great that you get to go to Puerto Rico to teach.

[beatrice lawson]

Courtney is one fantastic atlented lady. Heard about the book, couldn't be happier for her. Would love a signed copy!! And maybe (just sayin') the goodie prize would be suitable for making a LO about favorite books, wouldn't that be sweet??

[Robin Hanning]

Looks like a good book, I too admire people who can write. Your layout is adorable!

[Shari Klyn]

Wow..what a lot of information to take in all at once. LOL I just was over at Heidi's page and it looks great. I agree about her products. Can't wait to get some. Now I have to check out all your recommendations. Keep em coming!

[Kate]

What a great resource this book would be! Thank you for the chance to win.

[Glenda Cotnam]

I'm a reader and a scrapper so....what a great prize to win.

[Shannon V.]

That book has caught my interest and been put on my list of must reads~

Love your layout!

[tonya roach]

Love the bright fun colors in your layout. Your up pic is so cute! Would love to win this signed book..it sounds like a good read. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Pam Spradlin]

I have been following Courtney's blog for some time now (also yours too)...she is just so inspirational. Thank you for hosting such a great giveaway.

[Edie Brooks]

my two favorite things all in one... reading and scrapbooking!!! Congrats to Courtney and I look forward to many more!

[Kim Thomas]

Wow, super giveaway, and now I can breathe too! lol Thank you for all of the fun. Take care! :)

[Lisamariemlt]

so special to write a book and what's more special then a friend who wrote it
hugs
congrats on the publishing of it

[Angie Ashuk]

whew, Im tired just reading that....great stuff though:) Loved the picture:)

[Jeannie (blue)]

Wow! Thanks for the recap, talk about a post packed w/awesomeness.

[Bobbi-Lynn]

Wow you have a lot of stuff going on! Well first I have to say that picture is awesome! And I think it's super cool how one of the bubbles looks to be in the shape of a heart!

That book looks very interesting for sure!

And now I need to go check out Heidi's new site! :))

[Brenda Drager]

Just visiting this site for the second time. The book looks interesting as I love everything about scrapping!