Thursday, October 1, 2009

Guessing game.

Almost a year ago I started working on a top secret project and teasing you about it!! It's about time to start shedding some light on the subject... I'll give you some hints:

-It is bigger than a cupcake but you can't eat it. Well, I guess you could.
-It has 52 of something but it's not a deck of cards.
-It is full of inspiring and challenging ideas but it's not Sudoku.
-I did an entire page about eating pancakes but it's not a cookbook.
-There is literally a couch at the end of every chapter but it's not at TV guide.
-It has incredible pages designed by women from all over the world.
-It took me hundreds of hours to finish in hopes you will love it.
-It required an awesome team from Creating Keepsakes who put it all together and went above & beyond.
-I couldn't have done it with out Collin's support & pictures of 2 little girlies to scrapbook with.
-In 30 days it's available to inspire you. What do you think it is?
I'll be back later...

186 comments:

Collin said...

Cookies?

CreativeChretin said...

It's A BOOK!

Cindy said...

It's your book! Can't wait! I have been trying to get more info about it the past couple weeks. Thanks for letting us know.

Emily said...

ooohhhooooo...I hope it's a book!

Kate said...

oh my goodness, a book!!? I had no idea, you rock liz!!

JESSICA GEBHARDT said...

YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! TIMES LIKE 100! IT IS YOUR FIRST BOOK! I AM SO EXCITED I COULD JUST CRY RIGHT NOW! IT IS GONNA BE AWESOME! HUGE CONGRATS LIZ! YOU MUST BE SO EXCITED! (I WAS WONDERING WHEN THIS WOULD FINALLY HAPPEN...)

Gloria said...

I really really hope its your book!!! I would purchase it instantly ;)Congrats on all your new adventures, you ROCK girl!!!

Tiffany said...

A book!!!! Yeah!

Unknown said...

Well there is 52 weeks in a year....my guess is of course a FABULOUS book with some kick butt inspiration!!! CK better publish more, because I have a feeling they are going to sell like "hot" pancakes that you scrapped about!!
Can't wait!! Congrats Liz!

jill marie barrett said...

a book!!

Deanna said...

Weekly Layouts full of yumminess!

Anonymous said...

It's a book, yeah for you! How exciting. :)

kaly said...

Sounds like a GREAT book! So so exciting for you! I can't wait to see it!

Michelle said...

ooohhh a fabulous inspiration filled book of your amazing layouts!

Cindy Tobey said...

I know! I know! (jumping up and down, hand raised) Congrats talented girly! Can't wait to see it!

planetJanet said...

a book full full of awesome layouts and kewl ideas...one for each week? Holy Moly! That is sooooo exciting!!!!

Stephanie said...

Can't wait to buy the book girlie!!

Sonya said...

some sort of scrapbook. I am thinking a weekly theme since you said it has 52 in it. :)

Joli said...

An idea book!!! With inspiration for each week of the year?

Unknown said...

Ummm...ur first book?? Do we get a giveaway..lol

jess said...

It HAS HAS HAS to be a book! So excited to see it, and if it is anything like your other creations, it will definitely be inspiring!

Florencia Luciano said...

A book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Unknown said...

ok another guess...a weekly calendar with scrapbook goodness!!

rachaelwood said...

yeah, I'm going with weekly challenge book/calendar! So cool!

joscelyne cutchens said...

a book of weekly challenges?

kraftyladyincali said...

I'd have to guess a book that i'll be purchasing in 30 days? =)

Nicksenbachler said...

Or could it be a KOTM? Whatever it is, it is amazing that you can have so many projects to juggle and pull them off with incredible finesse! Hats off to you!

margie said...

i know i know and am so so proud of YOU...
i love you much! This makes me happy for you...
kiss kiss
m

Diana said...

A book with a week theme.
I can't wait to buy it. And now I know what to get my scrapbooking friends for Christmas!

Cindy S. said...

Is it a 52 challenges book?
I guess I will be on the hunt for it in 30 days! woohoo!

Sabrina said...

I'm hoping it's a book with weekly challenges/ideas. Actually I just hope it's a book with your awesome lo in it.

Unknown said...

It's got to be a book that does challenges for each week of the year!! Congrats, can't wait to see it.

Deborah said...

Saw that you'll have a book out in CK today so it's that book I'm guessing :)

Sara Ancich said...

How exciting Liz!

And I am wearing the same neclace in my profile pic...love F21...best deals in town.

Will you be doing a book signing tour by any chance...

Holly Rice said...

You are super Mom, two young children, now a new book, can't wait to see what you came up with:)

Holly Rice said...

You are super Mom, two young children, now a new book, can't wait to see what you came up with:)

Scrappy Girl said...

I think everyone is guessing book...that is mine too. How exciting and very well deserved!

Jill said...

My guess is a book! Can't wait to find out. :)

Angie... by the said...

Hmmm, my first thought is a book with a project a week? If I guess it right do I get one? lol

Jenn said...

I bet and hope it is a book!

just me and z said...

Definitely a book.

-It is bigger than a cupcake but you can't eat it. Well, I guess you could. BOOK

-It has 52 of something but it's not a deck of cards. WEEKLY IDEAS

-It is full of inspiring and challenging ideas but it's not Sudoku. CHALLENGES

-I did an entire page about eating pancakes but it's not a cookbook.

-There is literally a couch at the end of every chapter but it's not at TV guide. RHONNA FARRER????

-It has incredible pages designed by women from all over the world. DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH SPARK??

-It took me hundreds of hours to finish in hopes you will love it. WE WILL!!!

-It required an awesome team from Creating Keepsakes who put it all together and went above & beyond. OHHH A MAGAZINE???

-I couldn't have done it with out Collin's support & pictures of 2 little girlies to scrapbook with. OF COURSE YOU HAD TO USE YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!

-In 30 days it's available to inspire you. What do you think it is?

HMMM... A magazine with weekly inspirations or challenges about daily life?? I can't wait to check it out!!

Val said...

Hmmmm, all of the above guesses sound great: book, calendar, magazine. Oh I can't wait to hear more!

mrs.adrienneK said...

you have written a book!!!!! so great!!!!

Jane said...

Oh yay your very own book :) woohoo congrats :) how exciting surely that has to be it :) How wonderful!!!!! :)

sheri said...

it's either a book or a magazine:D
yayyyyyyyy can't wait!!!

Liz Michaud said...

A book with weekly challanges? Hummmm can't wait to find out!

Sara said...

If it's a book that is available to purchase, I am going to be THRILLED! Whatever it is, I can't wait to see more!

Unknown said...

Could it be a weekly planner? 52 weeks of inspirational goodness. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.

Holly said...

is it a new book by you?? Can't wait!

Anonymous said...

Oh I can't wait to see your book!!!

Anonymous said...

ohh is it the 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges Book? Yah!

gamybel said...

yeah...a book? can't wait to see it!

beth opel said...

:) :) :) So cheesed!!!!

Anonymous said...

52 More Scrapbooking Challenges (Leisure Arts #4830) (Creating Keepsakes) (Perfect Paperback)

Bethany said...

a book!?!?!?!??? a book?? i hope so!!!! i would buy that instantly!!!! cant wait to hear!!!

Nancy L. said...

yay, could it be a book?????!!!!!

Unknown said...

A "52 Weeks of Inspiration" Book....:>

Collin said...

A brand new BMW M6 for your supportive husband?

Michelle said...

A book called 52 challeges! How exciting! I still don't know how you manage it all and be creative. If I find the time to scrapbook with 4 kids, I have no creative juice left since all i think is I need to scrap fast before the baby needs me...

Unknown said...

Wow, I am excited... can't wait to hear! You take the cutest pictures of yourself...love the one at the end of your blog. I need to not take myself so serious, I guess.!

Anonymous said...

A book, a book! I so hope its a book!

Anonymous said...

A book, a book! I so hope its a book!

shelby valadez said...

I am guessing that it is a book and if I am right I am going to go CRAZY because I love your work and I will be one of the first in line to get it!

Daniela Dobson said...

Book!

Michele Bailey said...

Can I pre-order NOW :)!
Woohoo!! Can't wait!!
Michele

rkokes said...

Yay! A book!

Arlene said...

A creative deck of cards from creative women with spark-ly eyes and glitter pens!

Unknown said...

A book! A book! I'm ready to order mine now, thank you! :)

Jenna Ruth said...

I saw the new CK! I will so be buying that book!

Karen said...

could it be a challenge book??

Dawn said...

It's totally a book! Congrats! Can't wait to see it!

nancy said...

A BOOK!! A book a book a book!!

I can't wait!!

Linda E said...

I hope it's a book with 52 wonderful layouts to inspire us all year long!!!

Jeannette P said...

I'm guessing it's your first book!!! Woohooo Congratulations to you (and Collin, he must be super proud of you!)

Karina said...

A book with layout ideas for 52 weeks!!

cindy said...

A book!!! Yippeee!!! I can not wait! :D

Brock Family said...

A book...awesome! Can't wait! Congrats on such a huge accomplishment! I know it will be a tremendous hit and will inspire so many people!

clippergirl said...

I'm guessing and hoping it's a Calender style book; since there is 52 weeks in a year, is it a weekly challenge/inspiration for an entire year,type of book?

Tonya said...

Oooo, I hope it's a book!!!

AndreafromNoVA said...

Kit of the month, with 52 layouts to create one for every week of the year. With lots of "yummy" embelishments!

Melanie said...

it's a book, and I want one!!!

jill said...

your first book!!!!?! I can't wait to purchase it -- if I'm right. You are truly an inspiration to all scrapbookers in this industry.
Can't wait to see a layout with a photo of your supportive husband in his BMW M6!!!! {lol}.
j.

Christina Smith said...

Haha, I love Collin's guess? "Cookies?" You two crack me up! I totally think it's a book, too! I can't WAIT to find out! Elizabeth, you are so talented!!

Danielle Merry said...

I am pretty sure it's a book but I am sure whatever it is you will nock it out of the park.........I LOVE your work and can't wait to get my kit and to start your **CLASS**

johannahb said...

An idea book!! Yeah....finally!!! woo hoo!

Christy said...

It's your book! 52 more scrapbooking challenges! and I am so excited to get it!

Jamie W said...

Methinks you have penned a book of literary (scrapbooking) genius!

yankin2002 said...

it`s awesome book about your awesome scrapbooking style!

Sharon said...

A book by you! Can't wait for it!!!!!!!!!!!

Chrissiesz said...

OH! OH! I KNOW! I KNOW! It's a book and I'm thrilled cuz I love your scrapbooking style! It inspires each week for a whole year, oh my!

Rachel M said...

This sounds so exciting, I think (I hope) it's a book with a challenge for every week of the year. :)

celine navarro said...

YOUR OWN BOOK!!!! WOOOHOOO!!!!! I NEED IT NOW! :D

Anonymous said...

Wow! I hope it's a book, something with inspiration for every week of the year! :)

Julie said...

A book. Congrats!

Laura said...

Sounds like a book to me:)

Lara said...

A weekly challenge with lots of inspiration and goodies???

Anonymous said...

Sounds pretty cool

Nicky from Canada

Theresa & Keith said...

Did you write a book!!!!????
How cool!!!

Claudia said...

Sounds like a book to me! Can't wait to review it. You're projects are so inspiring. I hope it will have a great mix of layouts and mini books. Any chance for a giveaway???

Dani said...

I hope it's a book and I can't wait to get it!

Nicki Lundeen said...

It has to be a book....if so, can't wait.

Anonymous said...

A book with plenty of pictures of you posing I'm sure, since this is what this whole blog is about. You and your little outits and cutsey poses. Wow, you're so cool.

Jenna said...

A book of course! Can't wait! Something with 52 weeks in a year? 52 challenges? 52 inspiring women from all over the world? ;) when can we see?!?!?!

Anonymous said...

A book of challenges of course! One for each week of the year! Yipeeeee!!!

Jingle said...

A book! A Book! A BOOK!!!! But can you please make it come with cupcakes. I love cupcakes.

Anonymous said...

sounds incredibly exciting!!! I am thinking that it is a book or possibly a CK kit of the month. I am hoping that if it is the latter, there is not the HUGE debacle that happened on 1-1-09 with the Becky Higgins Project 365!!!

Jung A said...

i just got the new ck mag, and saw that you have a book!!! cannot wait to get it!

tnapay said...

your very own book? can't wait! :)

Stay Funny said...

BOOK!!!!!!! yeah!
Fabulous... well I hope it's that! ;)

Audrey said...

YEAH< it's so a book! I'm very excited!

Stacey said...

I'm thinking a book too....and hoping that maybe with my guess I may "win" one and be so lucky!

anna said...

I just ordered it from Chapters.indigo.ca! I'm so excited!

antenucci said...

I would assume a book - and I can't wait I love your stuff it is soooooo colorful and full of life.

antenucci said...

I would assume a book - and I can't wait I love your stuff it is soooooo colorful and full of life.

Giny Cortés said...

I have no clue, but I am sure it will be GREAT!!! I do agree with everyone, I hope it’s a book with awesome ideas and inspiring projects!

Ashley Crenshaw said...

A BOOK!!! YAY!! I know it, and I'm so excited - I just can't hide it!

Ashley Crenshaw said...

A book!? I'm so excited! And, I just can't hide it!

thearthurz said...

i am guessing a book - but there are 52 weeks in a year, so maybe about scrapping your life week by week? Can't wait to find out!!

Anonymous said...

Not cookies. Candies, haha. Greetings from Austria, love to see your creative inspirations!

Devonne said...

I am so excited!

Heather said...

A book filled with creative ideas! I can't wait to see it!

Daisy Niemeyer said...

A book!!! or should it read a book??? :0) Either way, I am excited and happy for you!

Unknown said...

I am sooo counting down the days for this book to come out! Excited for you Liz! :) I know it will be great!

Stephanie said...

A book or an 2010 agenda?

rahel said...

when i read your article i didn't know anything (that was about 5min ago). and then i go to CK website and click NOVEMBER 09 and i see your face!!!!!! A BOOK!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! that will be a perfect christmas present if somebody ask me what i want..... lol

Latrice said...

OMG!! A Book!! How exciting for you. You're on top of the world girl. I bet it's about a layout a week. 52 weeks in the years. How fun. I'm super excited for you and for me to get one.

I'm off to sign up for your class now!
Hugs

Regina said...

I saw the book at CK magazine. Can't wait to put my hands on it.

Brenda Hurd said...

whatever it is i'm sure its going to be fabulous!!

Anonymous said...

ohhhh...it's a book a pretty pretty idea book with lots of juicy things to drool over.

Lisa in DE

mely said...

I hope a book.
Your first book.
Wonderful

Ashley Greenfield said...

Totally a book! So excited...congrats! :)

Anonymous said...

way to cool, Can't wait to see this amazing book of inspiration . KarenL

Carol said...

Oh Golly, I hope it is some sort of sketch book because your scrapbook pages are awe-inspiring! No matter what it is, I can't wait to get my little hands on it! So exciting! :)

ashlee said...

yeah a book!!

letter A studio said...

Oooh la la! Sounds fancy :D I hope it's a book with 52 fabulous LO's and some rockin' inspo. Congrats on all your success!

Alicia Sharp said...

I so hope this is your 1st book! I have been waiting on you to come out with one!!! Why can't it be available NOW!!! ;)

Shelley P. said...

PLEASE O PLEASE O PLEASE tell me it is a scrappin book about 52 weeks (aka a year) of scrappin ideas!Collin gets to be a comedian and you get to be an author. WOW!!!! I am so very proud and happy for you! Your scrappin stalker,Shelley P.

Jules D said...

Ahh, man! I've been waiting for a Lizzy book! Wahoo!

Anonymous said...

A book. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

Anonymous said...

OH! How cool! Congrats :)

Tracy said...

Project 365 for Creating Keepsakes???

My second guess is a book ...

Please Please Please let it be either of these .... in any event, I WANT ONE OR TWO OR THREE ... bring it on!!!

Love, Tracy G (Durban, South Africa)

Tracy said...

Ok, I have just seen you at CK ... it's a book ... off to reserve my copy ...

Love, Tracy G

Michelle said...

I'm new to your blog, I stumbled across it while reading Nie Nie. Question: As I was perusing older posts, I came across one where you mentioned that you did classes in Hawaii. Having recently moved to Maui and finding little or no scrapping creative outlets, I simply must know--do you still have plans to do anything in Hawaii? I LOVE your blog and am dying to soak up some creativity out here in the middle of the Pacific. If you can spare a minute, visit me at themichellejournals.blogspot.com. I have a feeling we would be good friends if we were ever to meet. Thx. Michelle

EmmaJ said...

You wrote a book!!! How great! I can't wait!

Deena said...

"52 More Scrapbooking Challenges" by Elizabeth Kartchner. I have already searched online to purchase but not available as of yet:( BTW--you look fabulous on the cover.

Tina said...

I am going to guess a book. If so, can't wait to see it.

Tina

Efrat Kashat said...

It's a BOOK without any doubt!!! I guessed it was a book before I even read the hints...

Congrats!!! I'm sure it's going to be a GREAT book! When will we see it?

Ohhhhh... It's going to be soooooooooo inspiring!

Brianna Soloski said...

If it looks like a book and smells like a book, it's probably a book. Can't wait to see what's ahead!

julieann said...

I can only hope that it is a book with 52 of your cutest layouts ever!!!!!! Can't wait:):)

Sherry Williams said...

yeah...i think we all guessed a book. which is amazing and i think everyone who has ever seen you work, or read your blog or the luckies to know you in person...will all run out (or online) and buy it up quick. very cool. how wonderful for you.
best wishes with it all.
sherry in md

Shelley said...

A sketch and layout book?

Karenj said...

I hope it's a book!

Chance said...

so love your style! I gave you an award on my blog today!

noel joy said...

can't wait to see it, my sweet. congrats to you!

Emily R. said...

I just saw the advert in CK! Congratulations! How exciting!!!
I'm hoping it will be under my Christmas tree this year!

Anonymous said...

I think it's a book. I think that it has something to do with a "Year", like 52 reasons to scrap, or 52 ideas for the year. That sort of thing. Best wishes!

Nancy said...

It's a book full of ideas, examples,inspiration, challenges to look at things a little differently for every week of the a year written by YOU! Wahoo I can't wait!

AllyW said...

Let it be your book!!!

Veeruliiru said...

Can't wait to get my hands on YOUR NEW BOOK!!!!!!!!

scrapfin said...

Its your new book 52 more ideas!
Yeah!

Rebecca said...

I would be a wonderfull book of inspiration for us!!!

Anonymous said...

Your new book, 52 more scrapbook challenges. I have it on my wish list at Amazon and I can't wait to buy it! Congrats! Becca :)

smileyfish76 said...

It's either in book or kit form but weekly layouts with thinking questions (hence the couch) to get us thinking more about what we scrap about. I'm sure it's great whatever it is!

Mom of 3 Boys said...

how fun! i cant wait for your new book! what a great xmas present :)

Anna Sigga said...

A fantabulous scrap-book that is jam packed with amazing 52 ideas for us to ohhh and ahhh over!!

Meg said...

yippe!!! i am so excited. maybe 52 challenges for every week! whoot whoot!! you are so inspiring and i can not wait to pick it up!!!

kristyn g said...

YAY! a Liz book

Desiree said...

I just found your blog this very moment & I'm already crazy excited!!

Ady said...

Liz, if its a book, (which I'm 99% sure, YOOPI!!)can you please tell us just a bit ahead, so I can find out where they are going to sell it, and send my mom for it, so she can send it to me over here in Mexico. Congrats on this proyect!!!! I'm excited!!!!

Rebekah Williams said...

Whatever it is, I'm sure it's fabulous and I'll definitely be wanting one!

Tammy said...

ok, we must know!! The suspense!! How much longer must we wait?? :)

Brianna B said...

Like others my guess is a book! Hope so!

Emilyt said...

Your first book! Awesome! :)

Nicole Renee said...

I am pre-ordering this one most definitely!

Cassi said...

a book -- how exciting!

linda said...

hmmm. Could it be this?

http://www.amazon.com/Scrapbooking-Challenges-Leisure-Creating-Keepsakes/dp/1574860305/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254772397&sr=8-1

mj said...

i hope it is an idea book from my favorite CK designer.

Dawnie said...

whatever it is, I want one! Sign me up!!!

Kay said...

Just saw your new book in the Nov CK!! So very excited for you!! That cover is FAB!!! Congrats to ya!

Laura Looooo said...

i just read about it in my issue of CK that came in the mail today! I'm so excited... I have the first one, and still have no found time to put it to use... I think I will buy yours, and use it before i use the first one :)

Carole said...

sounds like an IDEA BOOK to me! Yippee!

Charlotte said...

It sounds like it's gonna be an awesome book!!
I'm looking forward to getting a copy!

Anonymous said...

Book I saw it preadvertised

J. said...

Gee... could it be.... a book??? lol

reese's pieces said...

It's a book of 52 challenges for scrapbooking. Is it like the one that Elsie Flannigan did a few years back. Would love to see what your challenges are !

tara pollard pakosta said...

Well, I have to say I am sooooo excited to read this! I just have not been inspired lately and maybe this will do the trick as I LOVE your work!
Tara Pollard Pakosta