Hermit is my new favorite word.
Let's just say, "I need a vacation."
It's been good to take a little break- I have been hermiting here in my little shack, working on some projects, making some pages for the Garden, and waiting patiently for Summer to show up in Seattle. It's practically still winter- rainy and cold!! I have been on two camping trips since we last chatted, one to the ocean and one to the lake (just this weekend)...The sun is apparently in Eastern Washington- my forehead is so sunburnt it's scabbed over...eeewww. It's ok, basking in its glorious warmth was worth it.
Today I decided to dust off the ol' blog, clean things up a little bit, and suprise you with a random post!! John took a new pic of me with my sunburn and my hat, I fixed up the wonky sidebar graphics and made a new banner- something kinda different- a little calmer and more clean feeling...then I wondered what I should blog about, since I am horribly out of practice...and since I am still feeling like a hermit and not my usual chatty self- I decided to just post some projects that I have completed recently.
Here you go:
*grungeboard perpetual calendar- inspired by this awesome goodness*
*2page Weekly Inspiration Layout for 2peas*
*Ad Inspiration Theme pages for 2peas*
and this is the Baby Dearest Book kit that I got to play with for Candice Carpenter's awesome shop Peacoats & Partyhats- Candice is one of the most seriously talented artists I know- she is also a riot and we have a lot in common- I was so excited that she asked me to make this project- I really liked how it turned out.
That's just some of it...you can see the whole thing page by page here. There is also a link to it under the Galleries section on the left sidebar. Candice wanted me to let you know that she has about 5 kits left if you want one!!
So there you have it, a small portion of the fruits of my labor over the past few weeks. What have you guys been up to? Have I missed anything important? Fill me in!!
I'm not quite back from my break yet- I hope to get a bunch of pictures proofed from my trips and adventures to share. Still enjoying my hermitness, hanging out with Drake and John and finishing a few good reads, etc. I'll be back soon.
Peace and Love
Hi Jennifer, welcome back!!
Love all the work you made, espec. that babyalbum! It's gorgeous!
Natasja
Posted by: Natasja | June 11, 2008 at 04:23 AM
She's alive!!! LOL Good to hear from you and so glad to hear you are taking a little break & enjoying it! :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | June 11, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Lovin' the new photo! What have you been reading? I'm trying to figure out which books to take on an upcoming trip. I need something lighthearted and fun! :)
Posted by: april | June 11, 2008 at 07:41 AM
ooh so good to see you're still around! :) I love all your new creations, especially the layout about Baby John - too cute! P.S. the blog looks fab.
Posted by: Ann-Marie | June 11, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Welcome back. It's always nice to take a break. I was hoping all was ok. Love the baby album!
Posted by: Rhonda Palmer | June 11, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Glad to see you back, sweetness! :)
Love all the eye candy! Thanks for sharing.
I understand the hermitness, trust me. I think the bug must be going around as all I want to do is curl up in my house and clean it, or read, or scrap. lol ;)
Glad to have you back!
Posted by: Stephanie Jedlicka | June 11, 2008 at 08:54 AM
ohhh so happy that you posted! I was missing you! Take care until your next post en enjoy your quality time with your hubby and furry friend and LOVE what you did and always do!!!
Posted by: Stéphanie Pouliot | June 11, 2008 at 09:18 AM
It's nice to "see" you again!
Love All of your work, that baby book is Out of this World GORgeous!
Posted by: RachelG | June 11, 2008 at 09:49 AM
I'm so glad you're back! I missed the goofy pictures of your husband. Somehow just looking at him cracks me up, in a good way.
Posted by: stefanie rico | June 11, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Wow! This stuff is all awesome! LOVE that baby book. It sorta choked me up a little. I think I need to have a talk with DH...
Posted by: Erin K | June 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM
So glad to see a new post. I've been stalking for an update. Sounds like you have been resting and enjoying yourself. And I am totally jealous since I have been moving for the past 2 weekends. I need the vacation! Can't wait to see your pics!
Posted by: cc | June 11, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Missed ya much! I'm must stop stalking ya so much. LOL! Lovely loveliness posted here today. Thanks for the constant inspiration. :)
Posted by: JenGallacher | June 11, 2008 at 01:19 PM
wow what beauties you have here :)
Posted by: ivyPINK | June 11, 2008 at 02:33 PM
glad your back!
what cha readin'?
you know you can't post something around here and not expect someone to ask!
thanks, tracey
Posted by: tracey paulson | June 11, 2008 at 03:55 PM
wow...for not being back from your break yet, you sure have a lot posted here! can't wait to see the rest.
Posted by: michelle | June 11, 2008 at 04:50 PM
well lookie, lookie here. We have my sweet girl blogging again :)
Posted by: Veronica | June 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM
DUDE!! So freaking cool- wow! I love love am in love with that little book- damn I want just 1/10th of your talent. 1/10th ya here me! You rock Pebs!
Posted by: Kate Teague | June 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Welcome back!
I'm so glad to see you again! And I'm glad you had a good hermit time which is so important sometimes.
Your projects look amazing as always and this mini book is simply stunning! It is so totally sweet and yummy in the same time. I LOVE it!
Posted by: Séverine | June 11, 2008 at 11:15 PM
absolutely gorgeous!love your work!!
leila from france!
Posted by: lilibeel | June 12, 2008 at 02:31 AM
Hey there!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of your blog! Do you also design blogs for others?
Thanks in advance,
Layla
Posted by: Layla | June 12, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Wow! Great projects!
Posted by: jaime | June 12, 2008 at 11:12 PM
I always love checking out your blog. I was over at 2peas and saw the lo you did buy a home. I was actually able to read a little of the journaling and saw that you guys might consider moving to the Woodlands. I live in North Spring which backs up to the Woodlands. This is such a great area for everything... shopping, restraunts, hospitals, schools. Contact me if you would like...karankin@mdanderson.org
Posted by: Kim | June 13, 2008 at 11:32 AM
We missed you, little hermit! :) That baby book you made is ADORABLE! Totally cute!
Posted by: Dawn McVey (dawnsing) | June 13, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Awesomeness. Pebbles, you rock. 'Nuff said :)
Posted by: Amy | June 13, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Wow! Being a hermit has really paid off for you . . . total awesomeness! So inspiring.
Posted by: Emily | June 13, 2008 at 05:09 PM
WOW! So many amazing projects in one posting! You must never sleep! You got a Shout Out for Scrapbook Saturday over at www.CardoftheWeek.com. You can check out the post at http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/06/scrapbook-page.html
I don't know how you do it all, Jennifer, but I'm sure glad that you do!
Posted by: Susanna | June 14, 2008 at 06:05 AM
that baby book is incredible.
love it, jennifer!!!
Posted by: kelly | June 15, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Oh.My.Gravy....this is one of the most beautiful mimi books evah! I think I'm in love with your blog!
Posted by: Pam | June 16, 2008 at 02:03 PM
I'm so glad you're back! Pebbles, you rock. I love your work, your scrap is awesome!
Posted by: Raquel Daroda | June 19, 2008 at 01:23 PM
first i was *obsessed* with that 2 page spread above!
then i see the baby book and i'm in love with it!! you rock!
i just had a baby girl and have to make this!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 19, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I love the baby book!!
Posted by: Michelle Clark | June 19, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Your little baby book is too adorable!
Posted by: tracy | June 22, 2008 at 07:44 AM