I apologize for the silence over here on the blog. Things have been a bit busy around here and I haven't had a single spare moment! I thought I would stop in and share a few random tidbits wit you that you might find of interest!
-I just got back from a short trip to Cincinnati for the PTI Annual Planning Meeting with Julie & Jane! We've planned out all of the exciting things that we will be bringing to the table in 2010. Let's just say it is going to be an AMAZING year!
-I've been struggling to keep up with grocery shopping and meal planning the last few months and stumbled upon an AWESOME resource that you may be interested in! The Six O'Clock Scramble sends me a full week-long menu plan AND grocery list every Wednesday. They are all SUPER healthy family meals and usually only take 15-30 minutes to prepare. This resource they have created has made my life so much easier!
-I bet you've been wondering about the Honorable Mentions from the October Guest Star Stamper Contest? I have a bit of work to get caught up on in the next few days, but I hope to post the winners and Top Trios on Thursday or Friday! So keep your eye out!
-Have you ever visited the Simply Hue blog before? It is one of my favorite places to go when I need some color inspiration! If you've never been, be sure to check it out!
-Did you see Debbie Olson's latest project made with the new Giga Guide Lines? It is so different from anything else I have seen made with this set and I am just head over heels in love with it!!!!
-I've been seeing a lot of Take Note projects popping up here and there. Have you made anything yet that you have posted online? I would love to see it! Please leave your link in the comment section so I can take a peek!
Well, I am going to sign off for now! I've got a very busy day with an Awards Ceremony at the school to attend this morning, grocery shopping (with my Six O'Clock Scramble list in tow!), haircuts for the boys after school and schedules & acceptance letters to type up tonight in my office after the kids are all tucked in their beds! Phew! Almost makes me tired just thinking about it!
I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday! Make time to stamp something today!
I just checked out the 6 oclock scramble–it’s a super idea! Sounds like you have been super busy, I’m not sure how you do it all! I’ve made one notebook so far with Take Note and I’m looking forward to doing more soon!
OHH!!! Thanks for sharing the link to the Six O’Clock Scramble! I am ALWAYS struggling to think of something new to make for dinner that is healthy and tasty. This will be a great resource!
Notebook inspiration – ‘Dear Santa …’
http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/2009/10/dear-santa.html
As a working mom, I can really leverage the “6 O’clock Scramble” site so TFS! Here is my latest “Just a Note” creation:
http://forum.papertreyink.com/forum/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=84005
Here’s mine with Giga Guidelines and a way to hold a pen: http://insteadoflaundry.blogspot.com/2009/10/playing-with-new-pti-stuff.html
I was just over at Debbie’s blog, actually! I am in LOVE with her cards! WOW!
Here is the first notebook that I made with PTI’s new notebooks! 🙂 http://katyframe.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-birthday-kristina-my-sister.html
Don’t have “Take Note” yet, but i’ll get there!
i’ve made a holiday planner here-http://www.millers-ink.net/2009/10/holiday-planner.html
i’m off to check out 6 o’clock scramble–i need all the help i can get–haha! thanks for the link, nichole.
Here’s my Take Note Masculine notebook. I wanted to make something that Hubby wouldn’t mind writing stuff in also.
http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/2009/10/dcru-challenge_27.html
I have been using the scramble for about 3 years and absolutely love it. One less thing to worry about leaves me more time with my boys. Even with our dietary restrictions (vegan and gluten free). I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Thank you for the link to the 6 o’clock scramble – definitely worth trying!
Below is a link to my first notebooks. I really enjoyed making them – can’t wait to try more.
http://aschoss.blogspot.com/2009/10/holiday-planner.html
Wow, I really like the 6 o’clock Scramble. I downloaded their free one to try it out. If I like it as much as I think I will, I’ll subscribe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for the 6 o’clock Scramble link. I am so tired of planning dinners! I have been working on lots of notebooks but most are in various stages of completion. I did post a finished one on my blog: http://pagesinminutes.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-goodies.html.
Oh, I’m still waiting for my set to arrive…but I love the 6 o’clock scramble idea! We seem to be in a quesadilla rut!
Hi Nicole – just wanted to leave a note that I received an order yesterday from Papertrey. It was just like Christmas. I took the box to my sister’s house and we opened it there and were so excited to see what we had ordered (we of course had already forgotten). Everything arrived in excellent condition and we loved everything that we “just had to have”. You guys do a really nice job with your orders. thanks
WONDERFUL !!
Nichole –
I just discovered your blog and PTI and I simply can’t get enough. You truly have unique and fun stamps. The designers are fantastic. It’s not often I can say I like everything I see, but in this case I really do. I also love that you still have product from past years available so that people like me, who just discovered you, can take advantage of the “older” ideas. I am rarely moved to post a comment, but I have been so incredibly inspired by what I’ve seen…I just had to say something. I’m so glad I found you!
Sue in Virginia
Oh what fun! I need to check out the other Take Note projects, come on folks, post your links! Its a great set. I have two projects so far, I know I’ve seen other blogs with notepads using the set.
http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/2009/10/finished-gift-finally.html
http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/2009/10/giving-thanks-in-soft-pink.html
Nichole, I am fairly net to PTI but I am Loving your products! Super quality & excellent service! I have been playing with Holliday Button Bits come see what I have so far & will be posting more soon! http://adornmentsbylisa.blogspot.com/
I have made a lot of these but here is one made with the new Take Note stamp set, which I adore:)
http://myosotiscreations.blogspot.com/2009/11/take-note-notepad.html
Hi Nichole! Here are a couple of my “Take Note” creations 🙂
http://paperella.typepad.com/patterned-papered-dreams/2009/11/take-note.html
I have made several. Here’s a little bunch. This set is so wonderful! I can hardly put it down!
http://www.midnightstampmania.blogspot.com
OH MY GOSH NICHOLE.. I CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF ALL YOUR IDEAS… I CHECK EVERY SINGLE DAY TO SEE IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING NEW LISTED. ALL YOUR DESIGN TEAM I CHECK ON.. I LOVE THEM ALL.. YOU ALL DO WONDERFUL WORK. I LOVE PAPERTREY INK SETS.. AND ALL THE STUFF AT PAPERTREY! KEEP UP ALL THE GREAT WORK. I HAVE BEEN TELLING ALL MY FRIENDS ABOUT YOU ALL.. AND HOW GREAT YOUR PRODUCT REALLY IS. YOUR CARDSTOCK IS SOOOOO NICE.. LOVE IT.
I AM TOTALLY HOOKED ON PAPERTREY INK.. I WILL BE BACK AGAIN TO PLACE MY ORDER ON THE 15TH…. I AM TOTALLY ADDICTED TO PTI
HAVE A SUPER HAPPY DAY!
HUGS,JACKIE FROM WISCONSIN:)
This was such a fabulous set. But so far I’ve only made one…Thanks for such a genius idea.
http://ilikesiwantsistamps.blogspot.com/2009/11/just-pink-note.html