I've been bursting! Dying to share! Rosy and Linda over at My Kits & Pieces have asked me to design some acrylic stamps for them! Eeeeeek! The first ones come out this June and I can't wait! I might be a little too excited! One of my big goals (you know those "someday" daydream type goals?) is to design product (digital kits, paper, stamps, etc.) and this is such an exciting opportunity to do that! I'm just over the moon!
Thank you for letting me share my excitement with all of you! And, here are some quick projects I made with the beautiful March kit from My Kits & Pieces, which should be available on March 1!
I know this layout (above) is a little weird for me -- so linear -- but I had a great story to share! Here's the journaling:
He’s the Lucy to my Charlie Brown.
I’m not sure why I trust him. Why I keep going back for more punishment!? And yet, every time he tees up that ball, I go to kick it. And sure enough he pulls it out at the last moment. I’m the big sister, shouldn’t I be the one mercilessly teasing him?
Last Christmas, he gave me a “printer pack” for the Epson PictureMate. It has ink and paper for this little photo printer. I said, “Oooo! Where’ the printer?” He said, “Oh, I couldn’t afford the printer.” Used to his tricks, I said, “No way! I know you wouldn’t give me the ink and paper without the printer!” Nonetheless, he insisted that he did.
After much pushing, he finally capitulated and went upstairs. He came down with a box. I eagerly opened it, an expectant smile on my face.
It was empty.
He laughed and laughed. And so did everyone else. I sulked, but decided not to push it. It would only make him keep going. When we were finished opening presents, he said, “Okay. Do you want the printer?” My face lit up! “Of course!” He went upstairs and came down with a wrapped package. I tore off the wrapping.
It was empty.
He laughed and laughed. And so did everyone else. I refused to play into it. He said, “Okay, okay. I’ll really get it.” I said, “I’m not interested.”
About an hour later, he came into the kitchen to apologize. He was very contrite and brought a box with him. I stuck my nose in the air and refused to open it. “Aw, c’mon Julie! I’m sorry. Really, here it is.” After a few minutes of my refusing to open it, he waked away and left the box. I couldn’t stand it. I opened the box.
It was empty.
He burst back into the kitchen laughing and laughing. Both my husband and my Mother joined him, tears running down their faces.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!
I did get the printer eventually. But, man oh man, I kept falling for it! And this is not an isolated incident! I trust him every single time! I know the old saying, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” But, I can’t help but think the reason I keep trusting him is because I love him and I know that he loves me too.
And finally, here's a little wall hanging I made:
that is awesome- huge congratulations!!! Totally love your Brother-LO and the story behind!
Posted by: nat | February 29, 2008 at 05:56 AM
hey, so cool!! congrats!! as you know: i love your layouts and the wall hangig is stunning!! have a good one!!
Posted by: christiane | February 29, 2008 at 06:29 AM
that is awesome news! i can't wait to see your designs!
Posted by: jill | February 29, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Congrats!!! What an awesome opportunity! Can't wait to see your designs. :)
Posted by: Sarah C. | February 29, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Congratulations - that must be so exciting for you!!!! I look forward to seeing what you design. I love your LO's - so special and beautiful!
Posted by: Lesli | February 29, 2008 at 08:54 AM
So happy for you Julie! I can't wait to play with the stamps that you created! =)
Posted by: jen davis | February 29, 2008 at 11:24 AM
wow what an opportunity. Congrats.
Posted by: Sue Brown | February 29, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Yeah - CONGRATS!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!!!
Posted by: Toni | February 29, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Congrats on the stamp design, can't wait to see what you come up with!
Posted by: Juli Cragg | March 01, 2008 at 09:11 AM
I'm so glad you've agreed to do this, Julie! You have such a great eye for style and design....I'm counting the minutes until we can release the stamps!
Posted by: Rosy | March 01, 2008 at 12:44 PM
OMG your 'Why do I trust him' story just made me laugh til I had tears in my eyes - your brother is so naughty in a fun way, and Lucy/Charlie Brown is the perfect description. Wishing you much patience in dealing with your teasing bro!
Posted by: Sue McG | March 02, 2008 at 01:42 PM
P.S. Congrats on the stamp design gig!
Posted by: Sue McG | March 02, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Congratulations!!! How exciting! I couldn't help but chuckle at your printer story...but man, I would have been SO mad if that had been me!! LOL Maybe infuriated would be a better word...brothers. They're great, aren't they?
Posted by: Brandi Tressler | March 04, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I'm looking for a new monthly kit, not too happy with Scrap Goods right now. I will check this one out. Your husband sounds a lot like mine and I keep falling for it too!
Posted by: Lisa - Scrappycatz | March 05, 2008 at 01:00 AM