Already December 11?

Does anyone else feel like the month of December always passes by way to quickly? I do! There is always too many things on my 'to do' list and not enough time to ever get them all done. Especially, when you are sick! The kids have been sick for a week and now I am super sick...and Hudson got a fever again last night. So not fun!!

Random side note...but do you watch the show 'Brothers and Sisters' on Sunday night? I love that show and I'll never forget that episode when 'Kitty' was sick and taking care of her two sick step-children. She called her mom saying how hard it was and that she just couldn't do it and her mom said to her, "Suck it up!" - cause you have to do it!! And I always think about that...this is one of those times, that no matter how sick I feel and how much I want to crawl in bed and sleep...I can't. I think God should make it a 'law' that mother's never get sick. It's so hard!

Anyway....

A few random shares today...

I had two layouts go up on the Hero Arts Blog this week. Leslie is doing an amazing job hosting this week and it's all about challenging color schemes. I love color and was excited to create a layout with a color scheme she chose for Monday. Be sure to check out all the great stuff over there!

Here is another layout for Hero Arts that is on the blog that shows a way to keep those special Christmas cards that you receive during the holidays. I plan to put all the cards from my sisters/bro in here so that I have them in one place. I used a 8x8 page protector and placed it behind the patterned papers and sewed it onto the page...to create a pocket for the cards. Lots of fun stamping as well! :)

I also finally got started on my Christmas journal for this year. I was first inspired by my Countdown to Christmas project (seen here at Two Peas) to create a journal that would sit on the table by the frame as a compliment to it for the season. However, I have collected so many random things this season that I thought I would just go with a more eclectic random feel to it. Just lots of fun random tid-bits and things. So, I finally finished the cover and put some pages into it over the past week and need to work on getting photos and such into it now. I'll try to get to take a picture today so I can post that tomorrow.

And...

Stampin' Up! just released their new Retired list...stamps that will be retired and no longer available in January when the new Spring/Summer catalog is released. They are also offering a special of 10% off all stamps on that list. Here is a Download Retired_Lists_US2 so you can go through your catalog and check them out. Be sure to early asap to ensure holiday delivery! Give your wish list to your hubby or parents or friend and my website and tell them what you really want for Christmas! :) :)
You can always check out the catalog, specials and order quickly and easily at my website: www.robyn.stampinup.net.

And get this...you get FREE SHIPPING ON ALL STAMPIN' UP! ORDERS!!! For a limited time so grab your retired sets at 10% off and get free shipping!

Here are a few things that I am stocking up on:

In Color Textured Cardstock - my fav colors ever! :)

Clips Assortment - I already have 3 of these and I'm getting more. I love using these on everything! :)

A few of my favorite things...

Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware - FULL of beautiful labels and brads...I love this kit!!

Scalloped Circle, Scalloped Border, Label Punch,  Curly Label Bundle (LOVE the punch and the stamps - great gift idea!!) Punches.

Top Note Exclusive SU! Die: Hello bliss! Welcome it! Buy it...like now!

I could go on and on! :) If you need some recommendations or have any questions, let me know. But get that free shipping - that will save you! Awesome time to get some of those items on your wish list! :)

Ok...off to try to finish up some assignments and such. Have a good day!

Comments

[Christy]

I hope you and your family are all healthy now. I agree that December seems to rush by. I love your layout, that owl stamps is too cute. Your son is adorable!

[maggie holmes]

hope you are feeling better soon too! this is not the time to be sick!! :)
love both of these layouts!

and i am so sorry i didn't email you back last time!! i keep meaning to and then i don't because i get distracted... it is just such a crazy busy time for me right now - i can barely think straight! lol! but still it is no excuse!! sorry!! i AM thinking about you and am NOT meaning to ignore you!!! HUGS!!!
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[Christa Halbesma]

Hi Robyn,

First I like to tell you that I absolutely love your work! Just discovered it, but you make the most gorgeous things! And I would really like to know which font it is you used on the upper LO, saying the word "little". Thanks for all you do and I'll keep checking out your blog!

Greetings, Christa from The Netherlands

[Susan D.]

sorry that you all have been sick. hope you are better soon. love brother and sisters!

okay, i'm game on that top note die...i need to verify that it will fit in the cuttlebug. do you know? i need to go measure, i guess.

i'll have to see if there is anything else i want, too. ;0)

[laura vegas]

so sorry to hear you guys have been sick. being a sick mommy is never fun ... hope you're feeling better soon! and i totally remember that line from "brothers & sisters" ... such a great show!

love the layout to hold the cards. neat idea to sew the page protector on there as a pocket!