Stamping & Scrapping with Jen

Scrapbooking Weekend

I'm writing from our Spring Crop Weekend in Basking Ridge, NJ.  I just took a few photos to pass along. 

  This is my messy (ALWAYS) area.

Here is Donna, our current Crop Diva (notice her tiara).  We're playing a game throughout the weekend so as people complete a page they get to wear the tiara.  At random times, an alarm will go off and whoever is wearing it, wins a prize!!!

Here are Donna's tablemates, Joanie & Shirley.

If you want to join us next time, check out our Crop Blog.  In August we will be in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Check back later this weekend for more pictures of us!!!

Tag, I'm It!

I have been tagged!!  My downline Lisa has tagged me.  Lisa has a brand new blog and it is FABULOUS!!  You can check it out here: http://stampwithlisat.typepad.com.  I’m actually glad to be tagged - the last time I was tagged was months ago, so I am happy to do it again!

 

So, here come 7 random facts about me followed by 7 awesome blogs that I am tagging and you must go & visit!!  First the facts:

1. I recently found out I have a gluten allergy and temporarily (maybe 6 more months) I also need to stay away from casein (cows’ milk). I don’t have Celiac, but gluten does yucky things to my tummy and I feel much better not eating it (but it is not easy!!)
2. I have been to Hawaii 4 times and will be going again in March, compliments of Stampin’ Up! This next trip will nicely coincide with our 10 year anniversary!!
3. I worked in downtown Manhattan for 11 years.
4. I love yoga.
5. I was Junior Class President in high school.
6. I was my daughter’s class mom this year and I loved every minute of it and hope to do it again next year!
7. My Bachelor’s Degree is in Interior Design. I wanted to be an art major so I didn’t have to read too much in college!!

Okay, and now the blogs (I’m trying to pick people who have not been recently tagged):

1. Erika Martin: Stampin’ Mama, The original Stampin’ Mama. Erika is not only a talented stamper & scrapper, but an inspiration to me in many ways. I am lucky to say that I actually know her personally!
2. Patty Bennett: Patty’s Stamping Spot, I don’t know if Patty and I have ever actually met (I'm pretty sure we have exchanged emails), but her blog is fabulous and I love reading it!!!
3. Claire Lawrence: West Philly Stamper. This is Claire’s brand new blog. She previously used this one. Claire is such a sweet girl, has lots of great business ideas, and is one of those people who you meet and just know is a good person. (Oh, and she is a good stamper, too!)
4. Chris Litchfield: Stampin’ & Scrappin’ with Chris. Chris is an old friend and tons of fun to hang out with! I love her scrapbooking style (it’s very simple and always looks very organized and balanced.)
5. Karen Barber: A Stamper’s Diary. Karen is by far one of the most talented stampers that I actually KNOW. She is such a kind and sweet person, too, and she also has one of those dry senses of humor that I love. She writes on her blog like she talks, so if you know her (or even if you don’t) and ever need a boost, visit Karen’s blog and read her entries. And if that doesn’t do it, her samples surely will!!!
6. Maureen Merritt: Stamping & Scrapping with Maureen. Maureen is a very talented scrapbooker and I am lucky to have her in my downline!!!
7. MaryAnn Kasper: stamping maryann. MaryAnn is another “old” friend (we met at Convention in Orlando) who is very talented, very sweet, and also in my downline. She also recently moved to my town which makes me very happy!!