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Hey there, hope you are enjoying your weekend.
I've worked so hard the last two week, I treated myself on a pyama-day.
Stayed in bed till ten o'clock, walked around in my pyama all day and did nothing but scrapping. Loved it!

I'm not sharing my stuff with you yet, because it's for a DT call.
But I do have another project to share with you which I made for the 'layout of the week' item in the store.


The picture is showing me and my brother and is taken in our backyard last summer.

Supplies:
Paper: Jenni Bowlin
Rubons: Jenni Bowlin
Tools: EK Succes Scallop circle punch 2", Martha Stewart edge punch Arc Lattice, Dymo label writer, Tim Holtz tiny attacher
Other: buttons, scrappers floss, photo anchor, Distress Ink brushed corduroy

Thanks for stopping by!

Cards Only 12

Today the new Cards Only 12 arrived in the store.
It's the third Cards Only again in which I'm pubbed :)
I love the variety of cards and projects in this one. So many different styles and new ideas! And look at Nina's cover card, ain't he sweet!?!


We're incredibly busy in the store. Magnolia is on the way and today we received 6 boxes of Prima Marketing! Including the new collection papers, swirls, albums, alphabet stickers and loads of gorgeous flowers! (O how I love my job :) )

Do you also love Prima? Than stay tuned, I have a surprise coming up........
(for those who already know what I'm talking about, hssssss don't tell yet!!!)

XOXO

Tons of new stuff

It took us all day yesterday, and we're not finished yet....
Tons of new scrap stuff came in and everything has to be checked, priced and put into the store and in the webshop. I just love the hectic around that.
There's Teresa Collins, Best Creation, Graphic45, more Magnolia stamps and magazines, American Crafts, Martha Stewart, Nikki Sivils....We want everything in before the big demo tomorrow.
I'll show various sorts of flowers tomorrow, with different kind of techniques and materials.
Need some inspiration?!? Come on over!

Some things to cheer up

The snow was melting today and the sun tried to get through the coulds.
It won't be for long, but it's a start....

Yesterday Kim, one of our new Papergirlz, came to the store to get all the things for her workshop 'Mini Tote & Album' on March 6th.
We have been waiting for weeks and yesterday the thick felt for the tote finally arrived. So she can start creating the tote at last. Ofcourse the idea was there all along and now I've seen all the materials together I'm totally in love.
I'm sure it's going to be an awesome workshop. So if you want to create a fabulous tote 'a la Kim' for yourself (have you seen her bag in Scrapbook Magazine?!?!) hurry up, cause the amount of felt is limited (and with that the spots as well).
You can sign in here
We'll make sure to post a sneak asap...

Today I've counted and priced all the new Martha Stewart punches. Pffff... that wasn't easy... So many new punches!! I have no time to update the webshop. So if you'd like to see them, you'll have to come over...

And I'm sure I can't find time tomorrow either because right after closing time today a very large shipment of 19 boxes came in from Amerika.
I always love opening all the boxes. Ofcourse I know what's coming, but it's still a little party when you can hold the hottest stuff in your hands ;D
So tomorrow I'll be busy unpacking and pricing.
In the shipment is also Nikki Sivils, a new brand in our store. Very cool and I know Lea and Ingrid already created stunning layouts with these collections for the next Scrapbook Magazine (no29: April/May).


About the SBM29, Fons our photographer was in the store today to shoot all the beautiful new projects of all the Papergirlz. Amazing layouts and gorgeous mini albums, great job girlz!

This week I will publish the names of the new Papergirlz in the newletter, so stay tuned!

XOXO

Please, let it stop...

No, this time I'm not talking about the snow, although I do wish the blame it on the weather.
Last night my collegue and friend Sam has lost her dad, totally unexpected.
Not only am I sorry for her loss, but for all my friends who have lost their loved ones in the past few weeks. All around me people have to say their last goodbye to the people they love and my heart aches when I see their sorrow.
I secretly hope that when to sun starts shining everything will be less sad. And that it gives them strength to deal with their emotions.
I usually never blog about the sad things in life, but I want you girls to know ýou're in my thoughts and that I wish you all the strength you need for you and your loved ones.

Firm hugs,
Antoinette

Valentine

I just came home from shopping (I just hád to get that spring feeling, I'm so tired of all the snow and ice...) and look what my sweet Valentine bought for me...

So cute! Thank you mannetje, I love you!!
I had these roses in my wedding bouquet, a little more than 7 months ago allready...
I love how big they are and they will become even bigger. They look so pretty in bloom.


Happy Valentine's day!

Wedding cake

One of my layouts for CHA was with Couture Cardstock and Graphic45 'Le Romantique' and it was displayed on the booth of Graphic45.
The background is Couture Cardstock, with a beautiful ray of marble, which looks a lot like our wedding cake.
Our cake made by 'Patisserie Hartog' was really beautiful white cake, with white roses on top. It had a peach creme stuffing which tasted delicious.

I wrote the text on Couture Cardstock as well. This kraft cardstock has a cool texture. I'm not sure weather you can see it on the picture, but trust me, it's fab!


Supplies:
Cardstock: Couture Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Graphic45 'Le Romantique' collection 8x8 paperpack
Tools: Martha Stewart 'Doily Lace' punch, McGill tab punch
Rubon: Lily Bee 'Three Little Birds'
Other: ribbon, tape, date stamp

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO