the possibilities are endless

It is true Big Picture and Ella Publishing are joining forces

I am thrilled because as many of you know I have been working for both companies for quite some time and this consolidation will make my life much easier and more fun!!

From the official release, you can read the press release here 

Big Picture Classes can now add “publisher” to its educational resume! We’re thrilled to announce that 
Ella Publishing Co., home of top-quality eBooks for scrapbookers and crafters, is now a part of the Big 
Picture Classes family. 

Even more exciting is the reunion of the visionary team that brought the world Simple Scrapbooks 
magazine (2002-2009). Stacy Julian, Angie Lucas, Wendy Smedley, and Cathy Zielske are back together 
under one umbrella—along with the other valued staff members of both companies.

So what now? More fun and exciting announcments are planned for inside the Big Idea Festival (you can still join and it is free) I get to share a special announcement on September 9, so be sure and stay tuned!

Note: This big news is first being revealed to the public inside our annual Big Idea Festival, which starts
September 4, 2012. We invite you to register for this FREE, 14-day online festival 
(http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/summerfun12.php) so you’ll be the first to hear three more big 
announcements to be revealed on September 9, September 12, and September 17.

 

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

Thanks for stopping by, a special welcome to Tami's readers. I have quite a few favorite pieces of holiday home decor and had a hard time narrowing it down, but I decided to share one of our familys favorite tradition and that is making ornaments at my moms house. Our tree represents the ornament making from years past.

This year we decorated glass balls with puff paint and glitter. Everyone had fun making them!

Head on over to Lisa's and have fun hopping through the rest of the blogs.

To read more about the class and to register, click the image below.

Summer updates

Well I have obviously been lacking in the regular blogging- but things have been busy like everyone else, I got my camera fixed finally. Here are some summer favorites. Oh and I am super excited about something new I am participating in- announcment coming Tuesday, July 26!

Family BBQ

Nate enjoying his favorite treat Lay's classic chips

husband Kent chatting with brother-in law Sean

Breanne, Nate, Avery, Jacob best cousins

Happy summer everyone, oh and make sure you check out the FREE BIG Idea Festival happening at Big Picture Classes!

The secret, paper plates

Hello all
I know this blog needs attention, wow, it is a BUSY time of year. How about you?
For me May is crazy busy full of school programs, recitals, field trips, gift making, family outings, spring tennis, soccer try-outs, Memorial day activites, plus Justin is graduating from high school, the list could go on and on. How do I stay sane with all the demands? I take a deep breath and use paper plates, no seriously.

For the rest of the year I avoid using paper plates but when schedules get so busy and we aren't able to sit down for dinner at the same time, paper plates save the day. That way the dishwasher has room for everything so dishes aren't covering the counter driving me crazy.

as for my scrapbooking life, it is super busy also, in a good way

• Teaching in Virigina at GASC for Big Picture Classes

and this next event I am so super thrilled to be participating in, let alone teaching...

• Yes friends, I am team teaching with BF Stacy Julian. My project is dang cute IRL. Can't wait!! (and so looking forward to chatting with my pal, Cathy Z.

working on some cool Ella Publishing projects with Angie and enjoying participating with the PaperLife ladies

Oh, and the best thing is got my camera fixed and am excited for this BPC class next month taught by Tracey Clark of Shuttersisters.com

have a great day everyone!