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December 18, 2008 By jessicaturner 108 Comments

So Instead of Working on Cards… and a Giveaway!

Last night I had the best of intentions of working on cards. I made beef stew in the crock pot, so I could come home from work, eat and get to work. Well… I received a package this week from Xyron. In it were products from Sassafras Lass and Little Yellow Bicycle (part of Deja Views). Oh my word. Such cute stuff. The product won. I scrapbooked instead. lol. Here’s what I made.

I used my 4″ Xyron cheetah on all the pages. This made them so fast to put together. One or two quick rolls of the cheetah and bam! all done. Much faster than a glue stick. This is one of those great items to buy with a 40% off coupon at JoAnns or Michaels.

I know you are thrilled to see Halloween pictures a week before Christmas, but whatever. ๐Ÿ™‚ With the exception of a few minor components, all products are Sassafras Lass.


These pictures were taken of my mom holding Elias when he was just five weeks old. The paper and embellishments are all part of LYB’s Love Letters collection. What makes this stuff especially beautiful is that it is flocked with velvet – amazing to touch. I think I am going to make a mini album or something tactile with the other products I received so people can feel it.

Switching gears – I want to let you know about a few ways that you can keep up to date with me, this blog, etc. I have big plans for this blog in 2009 and I want to be sure you are a part of it. All these items are in the right hand column.

Follow this blog – If you have a blogger account, which I know many of you do, click on “follow this blog” on the right hand column. My blog link will then be listed in your profile and when you sign in to blogger there is a section that shows you when blogs you follow have been updated. Cool and easy.

Sign Up for Blog Updates – You can enter your email address in the box on the right and my posts will be emailed to you once a day.

Subscribe – If you use a reader, add my RSS feed to your reader.

Add my button – Sweet Danielle made a button for my blog! I’d be honored if you would add it to your blog. Then, you just have to click on it and you will be brought right here. If you have the baby scrapbooking button on your blog now, you could replace it with this.

If you do any of these things, leave a comment! I will pick someone at random to receive a paper pack of Nana’s Kids (adorable kid scrapbooking paper) from Die Cuts with a View. If you do multiple things (button on blog and subscribe in reader) leave a separate comment for each item. We will go on the honor system here. I will draw the winner on Monday.


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  1. Rae says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    I have “followed this blog”. I love the page w/ your mother. It has a Christmas feel that i could use this year.

    Rae

    Reply
  2. Mum of 4 says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    Hi Jessica,
    Just signed up for email updates. I do not have a blog of my own. Love your creativity.

    Reply
  3. Angela W says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Since I was told about your giveaway, I have followed you blog! I love it! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Angela W says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    I also signed up for your blog posts through email! I figured just in case I can’t check my blog page! Iam going to check on the Xyron too!

    Reply
  5. Carrie K says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Im subscribed in google reader! Cant wait to see what fun stuff you have planned

    Reply
  6. Gracie says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    I am now a follower of your amazing blog! Love those cute Halloween pages!

    Reply
  7. stephanie@{Olive Tree} says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    I have “followed the blog”. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  8. Michelle (mla1111) says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    Hi… I follow you in google reader! =)

    Reply
  9. mustangkayla says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    I have you on my google reader and just added your button/icon thingamabobber to my blog! Can’t wait ot see what you bring to your blog in 2009!

    BTW, how stinkin cute is your little one in the pumpkin! Just absolutely adorable! Love the pictures!

    Reply
  10. Everyday Thoughts says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    I do follow your blog and I replaced the baby scrapbooking button with your new one! Hope I win something ๐Ÿ™‚
    -Amy

    Reply
  11. Everyday Thoughts says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    I subscribed for email updates!
    -Amy

    Reply
  12. Tracey says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    These are absolutely gorgeous layouts!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Just wanted to let you know that I have been “Following” your blog for some time now. I love all of your scrapbooking tips. And Elias is so cute.

    Reply
  14. Amy says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    Jess- I’ve been following your blog via my reader- I love it.

    Hope you guys have a great Christmas. ๐Ÿ™‚

    XOXO- Amy

    Reply
  15. Kara Finley says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    changed my best in baby scrapbooking button to your blog button. so cute buttons! love the blog!

    Reply
  16. Kara Finley says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    changed my best in baby scrapbooking button to your blog button. so cute buttons! love the blog!

    Reply
  17. Yvonne and Eric says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    I am “following this blog”

    Reply
  18. 4squarephotos says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    having fun following your bolg!

    Reply
  19. Toni says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    I started “following” this blog last week. I just signed up for the email updates. Thanks!

    Reply
  20. Conniecap says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    I am signed up in google reader-Love the pumpkin pics.

    Reply
  21. Jess says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    Hi! I’m officially following!

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    Jessica is a great name. That is the name of one of my Granddaughters. I have added your new button to my blog and removed the other button. Thanks for sharing your creations.

    Reply
  23. Jen says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    I am following your blog!
    Of course I have been for awhile now, long before this contest ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  24. -brittany- says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    I “follow” your blog

    Reply
  25. Jess :) says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    Hey Jess!! I have been following your blog for quite some time…with “Blogs I Follow.”

    Love seeing new pics. of Elias and you and the rest of your family!

    Blessings,
    Jess ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    Love your blog and love looking at all your scrapbooking.

    I added your button to my page. It’s all the way down at the bottom b/c for some reason, when I try to put it to the side of my posts it cuts some of your button off.:)

    Reply
  27. Beth says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    I’m a follower!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    tbmroberts at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  28. Jessica Miller Kelley says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    I follow this blog…

    Reply
  29. Stephanie says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Just call me a follower!

    Reply
  30. Amber says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:04 pm

    Hi, I am subscribed to you through Google Reader! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  31. Lynette C says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    Hi, Just added to follow your blog. Happy Holidays.

    Reply
  32. Mike and Brianna says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    I have subscribed to your feed! Looking forward to following you this next year!

    Reply
  33. Megan says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    I have subscribed to your blog on Bloglines. I’ve been enjoying it, and since I have a little boy myself, I’m always interested in how other moms scrap about their sons. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  34. Jen says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    Hi!
    I added your button to my blog. I also follow your blog using a blog reader from google. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for all the creative inspiration. I don’t know how you do it with a little one. You are amazing.

    Reply
  35. s zuklich says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    just updated your button to the new one in this post on my blog! it’s too cute!

    Reply
  36. s zuklich says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:41 pm

    i also subscribe to your blog via bloglines:)

    Reply
  37. s zuklich says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    i just added you to blogs i follow, which is linked on the sidebar at my blog… can you tell i’m excited about this giveaway? haha.

    Reply
  38. Alex S. says

    December 18, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    Wish I had a blog to do all the stuff your asking to do…unfortunately I don’t!! Thanks!! i am going to sign up for email updates, though!

    thanks again for a great giveaway!!

    Reply
  39. Kelli says

    December 18, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    I subscribe with google reader!

    Reply
  40. cindyh says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    I’m a follower of this blog.

    Reply
  41. psalm13914 says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    I’m a follower!!! Love your blog!

    Cindy

    Reply
  42. Open your Eyes. says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    Love the scrapbooking! x.

    Reply
  43. Christi says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    More great layouts! I haven’t had a chance to do a page in weeks and you sit down in one night and make three. I need that kind of efficiency and cute designs! I’m signed up to receive your blog updates by e-mail.

    Reply
  44. Christi says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    I also just switched the Best in Baby Scrapbooking button to your blog button on my blog. I’m excited for what you have in store for 2009!

    Reply
  45. Miranda says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    I am now following your blog!

    Reply
  46. Miranda says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    I am now going to receive blog updates!

    Reply
  47. polinka says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    I’ve already subscribed in google reader!
    love reading your blog! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  48. Lyssa says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    I am following you!!
    Jus thave to say that I LOVE those LOs!

    Reply
  49. Lyssa says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    And I buttoned up here:
    stufflyssamakes.blogspot.com

    Reply
  50. Lyssa says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    AND I added you to my reader ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  51. Sandra says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    I’m so glad you mentioned the Xyron Cheetah. I wanted one for Christmas, but told my husband it was the Xyron Cougar…got my wild animals mixed up! HA! I already follow your blog…

    Reply
  52. Sandra says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    …and I added your button today too!

    Reply
  53. The Belton Family says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    I love your button! I already had you listed as a blog that I follow but I just had to add the button too!
    Kyetra

    Reply
  54. NellBell says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:02 am

    I am a follower!

    Reply
  55. NellBell says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:03 am

    I added your button to my blog too!

    Reply
  56. AuBien says

    December 19, 2008 at 1:22 am

    Jessica,
    I added your new button to my blog.

    Reply
  57. AuBien says

    December 19, 2008 at 1:23 am

    I subscribed on feedburner.

    Reply
  58. AuBien says

    December 19, 2008 at 1:25 am

    And I clicked on to follow your blog…I am totally hooked up to the Jessica Turner blog now!

    Reply
  59. Amanda says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:05 am

    I found you just last week and have subscribed to your blog because I was so impressed with your Best of Baby Scrapbooking. Really looking forward to seeing what you treat us to in 2009!

    Reply
  60. Robin says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:57 am

    Hi Jessica!
    I have been a long time follower of your blog since your adorable Elias was born. You are always so inspiring with your adorable yet simple scrapbooking pages. I love them and I am hoping to get back to scrapbooking during the holidays. I “follow your blog” and I have your adorable button on my blog. Thanks for sharing your ideas and those adorable baby pictures with us. May God bless your beautiful family during the holidays!

    Reply
  61. Cynthia B. says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:07 am

    I follow your blog through my blogger account! Although I don’t have a blog myself, I’m enjoying keeping up w/ yours and others’ blogs daily. Thanks for sharing your creativity – and those precious photos of your dear Elias too. (My own kids are 6yo and 9yo…gotta get that cute baby fix somehow! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  62. Rebecca (Sam's wife) says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:44 am

    well i am a follower

    Reply
  63. Rebecca (Sam's wife) says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:47 am

    and i just put your button my blog or replaced the other one with your new one. super cute!

    Reply
  64. Rebecca (Sam's wife) says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:49 am

    I ordered the pages from Aimee J and got the e-mail that they were shipped! I can’t wait to get them!!! just wanted to share!

    Reply
  65. consumed says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Love your blog, your ideas and check with you all the time. your new button is so nice!Have you saved in my favorites but posted a link on my blog!

    Reply
  66. mica says

    December 19, 2008 at 4:32 am

    I already have the button on my blog. I am now a follower. I’m glad you did this post. I was wondering how the follower thing works.

    Reply
  67. Katrina says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:45 am

    I was looking at the Cheetah thing… how long does a refill cartridge last you?

    Also, your “Big plans for next year” has me intrigued!

    Reply
  68. Kelli says

    December 19, 2008 at 11:28 am

    I have already followed your blog.

    Reply
  69. Kelli says

    December 19, 2008 at 11:29 am

    Hi Jessica,

    I added your new buttom to my blog.

    Reply
  70. PamS says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    I have followed your blog for some time now. And will continue to do so through the New Year. Happy Holidays.

    Reply
  71. Carolyn Mcavoy says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    I’ve siged up for the updates..

    Reply
  72. Carolyn Mcavoy says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    I subscribed to RSS post..

    Reply
  73. Carolyn Mcavoy says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:36 pm

    I’m following your blog..I’m loving this blog..I’m gratful to have stumbled upon it..
    Love,Peace and Merry Christmas..

    Reply
  74. Carolyn Mcavoy says

    December 19, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    I also have you on my del.icio.us..
    I don’t think I’ll ever lose your blog..giggles

    Reply
  75. Jacky says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    Hey Jessica,
    I love your blog! I’ve been reading for a while, but now I’m a follower! Looking forward to more posts!
    ~Jaquelyn
    P.S. Elias is sooo adorable! =)

    Reply
  76. Jacky says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    I also put your button on my blog–That picture of you guys is pretty cute! =)
    ~Jaquelyn

    Reply
  77. Michelle (mla1111) says

    December 19, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    I just signed up to follow your blog in blogger…. =)

    Reply
  78. Julia says

    December 20, 2008 at 12:19 am

    I’m a “follower”! Thanks!!

    Reply
  79. Michelle S says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:29 am

    Hi Jessica:

    I signed up for blog updates. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Reply
  80. Zariph and Lisa says

    December 20, 2008 at 6:10 am

    I just replaced the baby button with your new button. Thanks for the fun inspiration.

    Reply
  81. Mommy Managing says

    December 20, 2008 at 6:20 am

    I’m a new follower via blogger–and I love your scrapbooking style! Makes me feel motivated!

    Reply
  82. Christine says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    Hey Jessica, just wanted you to know that I added your blog to my Google Reader. Thanks so much for your creativity!

    Reply
  83. Cheeziemommie says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    I couldn’t find the follow button? But I do have you on my blogroll and I have it set up to update when you make a post so I’m “following” you that way ๐Ÿ™‚ And on twitter also! You are such a creative lady! Inspiring for sure!

    Reply
  84. Nikki says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Hi! I just signed up to follow you!
    ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  85. Nikki says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    And I just signed up to receive email updates. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  86. Nikki says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    And I added your button to my blog:
    monatyza.blogspot.com

    Reply
  87. The Kearns Family says

    December 20, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    Hi Jessica, I have your button on my blog. http://www.kearnscafe.blogspot.com

    Reply
  88. The Kearns Family says

    December 20, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    I also signed up to follow your blog. http://www.kearnscafe.blogspot.com

    Reply
  89. Anonymous says

    December 20, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    I signed up to recieve e-mails
    Bev
    Cadillac, mi

    Reply
  90. AndreafromNoVA says

    December 20, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    I also signed on for email updates. Checked out your blog for info on BH baby kit and put you in my aol favorites!

    Thanks,
    Andrea

    Reply
  91. Miranda says

    December 20, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    Jessica,

    I also added your button to my blog!

    mleigh.nelson@gmail.com

    Reply
  92. Ashley says

    December 21, 2008 at 1:30 am

    I’ve added your button to my blog!!

    Reply
  93. Jung A says

    December 21, 2008 at 5:31 am

    signed up for blog updates!

    Reply
  94. windycindy says

    December 21, 2008 at 7:27 am

    Happy Holidays! I love your layouts. The Halloween pictures of Elias are too cute! The layout with the picture of your mom and your son are precious. Please enter me in your delightful giveaway drawing. I appreciate it! Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

    Reply
  95. windycindy says

    December 21, 2008 at 7:30 am

    I am subscribed to your feed via my Yahoo Reader Page. Thanks for the chance to win a fantastic prize. Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

    Reply
  96. Leonard Family says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    I replaced the old button with the adorable new button!

    Jana
    WA state

    Reply
  97. Leonard Family says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I have been following you for a while and just added an update on My Yahoo.

    You’re amazing girl! How do you find the time to do all this?

    Jana
    WA state

    Reply
  98. DeAnne says

    December 22, 2008 at 2:20 am

    Hi Jessica,

    I have been following your blog for about 6 months and LOVE it. Your a wonderful young mother that brings lots of neat ideas to this mother of 5.

    Lots of love your way!
    De Anne B.

    Reply
  99. DeAnne says

    December 22, 2008 at 2:21 am

    Hi Jessica,

    Me again, I also get the email updates.

    Smiles,
    De Anne B.

    Reply
  100. IrishMama says

    December 22, 2008 at 2:51 am

    I’m a subscriber

    Reply
  101. julialynn says

    December 22, 2008 at 5:10 am

    I follow your blog, and LOVE it!

    Reply
  102. Matt and Cristin says

    December 22, 2008 at 6:11 am

    I SO need to start scrapbooking! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  103. Kelly Gretschmann says

    December 22, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    You’re very inspirational! Thanks for the wonderful posts.

    Kelly Gretschmann

    Reply
  104. Diana Wllis says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    I have really enjoyed reading your blog this month!

    I subscribed today to your blog and updates.

    Again thanks for taking the time to share your passion with scrapbooking and love of your son with all of us!!

    Merry Christmas,
    Diana

    Reply
  105. Deanne says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    I am a follower!!

    Reply
  106. Anonymous says

    December 22, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    I love the simplicity of your beautiful layouts.

    Shelley

    Reply
  107. Angel S. says

    December 23, 2008 at 3:47 am

    I am a follower of this blog!! Thanks for the chance to enter.

    Reply
  108. The Alberts says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:21 am

    I am a new follower of your blog! I’ve been following since Elias was born. He’s adorable!

    Reply

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