Friday, January 8, 2010

Ruffles


Thanks so much sharing in my excitement for the Dear Lizzy + American Crafts line. This page shows the fabulous ruffle ribbon! Wouldn't it be so cute on a bag or even a T-shirt? The background paper is filled with little hearts that I drew & the polka dot paper is adhesive backed fabric. The thickers are a glitter typewriter font that also comes in a seafoam green and brown. LOVE them-totally versatile and easy to use. Jefra took the photos and some other fun ones I'll share soon.
The journaling says: I sort of love when Quincey takes my hand and walks me around the house usually looking for her blankey or her sippy or to the kitchen for a little snack. I sort of love when Avery licks my cheek like a little puppy... it's actually really gross but makes me laugh every time. I sort of love something sweet to eat after every meal.. and I'm not picky. I sort of hate listening to voice messages and delete them before they're done. I sort of wish I could live somewhere warm all year round. I sort of hate the snow and don't think I would miss it. I sort of love when I fall asleep on the couch during a movie and Collin carries me to bed. I sort of am afraid of the thunder and you will never find me watching a scary movie. ever.

My sweet niece, Taimi, received her baby blessing last Sunday. She is so beautiful. It's quite neat to watch my little sister become a mother. I am so proud of her and love watching her and Chris take care of Taimi & take on the transforming role as parents.
(Taimi is my great grandmother's name. My great grandmother is Finnish. )

We all braved the cold for a quick photo by Collin... including Camille, me, Quincey, Ashley, Taimi, Cynthia (my mom). This is also the same day that I tripped on the ice in my heels. From now on I am wearing moon boots to church. I swear I thought my rib was broken the last few days but I'm better now. Happy Friday!!

60 comments:

Anne Thompson said...

Oh man, I am freaking out about all your products on your LO! They are sooo awesome! I can't wait to find some! Glad you are feeling better after you slipped. I slipped in public for the very first time a couple weeks ago, right on my butt! Embarrasing : )

Jane said...

GORGEOUS layout and photos!

Emily said...

Love that ribbon! What a beautiful family!

Marti said...

DROOL on the LO! I know that I will want the entire line!
And what gorgeous pictures from Taimi's blessing- beautiful family!!

Jummy said...

Your family is BEAUTIFUL.

Happy New Year!

Julie @ Director Jewels said...

Loving the previews!

Also, I've had your blog open in a background window for quite awhile now just so I can listen to your playlist. Great stuff! :)

margie said...

ooooh i love this layout...YOU look adorable as always...and how yummy is your line...LOVE LOVE LOVE that ribbon...
i NEED...Share some with your spark sister...We can do a trade!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
you...
kiss kiss
m

Vanessa, Florida, USA said...

Lizzy, this is a beautiful layout! I love that new line and I cannot wait to get my hands on it - all of it!!! I'm excited and can't wait to see everything up close and personal... where can we purchase or pre-order it???

Thanks!

Erin Bassett said...

Liz, that ruffle is calling my name!! I NEED it!!!

I know I already told you, but I'm so happy & proud of you! Can't wait to see it IRL at CHA!!

Hugs!!

{VICKI} said...

I SORT OF--NO <I REALLY LOVE the journaling on your layout--especially the part about getting carried to bed and the lick is pretty funny

Mauri said...

What a beautiful group of girls you make! Love the ruffle ribbon, too fabulous.

cassie said...

everyone in your family has a beautiful smile!

Lora Oliver said...

I am so excited about the new line and left a message enthusiastically thanking AC for working with you. You have a beautiful family, thank you for sharing their smiles with us all and I hope that you are okay after your fall.

heathyr said...

Is that flower ruffle seriously part of your line?! If so, that stuff is going to go like hot cakes off the shelves. I am going to buy 60 of them- that's how many projects I can envision using them with.

Also, totally agree with what julie said above! I have google reader, of course, but I always go to your site and leave it up to listen to the music. I can't tell you how many artists and great songs I have found through you! iTunes must love me.

Michelle Clement said...

Oh, my. Be still, my heart - that ruffle ribbon is to die form, and so is your cute page. :) Lovely!

Keshet said...

I can't wait for the line to come out! Love the thickers especially!

April Styles said...

Where do I buy your line ONLINE? xx

Amanda Profumo said...

Stunning LO!
Love the pics, your fam is beautiful!

Vee said...

swoon, love that ribbon and can't wait to see this in person at cha!

Karli said...

where did you get that darling cake stand?! (:

Jen Fox said...

sooo... i made some of that ruffle ribbon the other day. i'm pleased with the result, but will be much more pleased with the ease of just getting yours! so very proud of you! i had a customer call today to make sure i plan on ordering the entire line!

oh, and i LOVE the picture of all the girls! absolutely beautiful... but where is miss avery? :(

Anna said...

beautiful products, can't wait to get my hands on some when my scrapbook budget allows (my husband is on the job hunt).
I just wanted to know if you had any photo editing tips. I love the color you get in your photos (especially the one with your sister and her family) do you have any go-to actions or techniques?

Krista Nash said...

Whoa! I am in trouble when those become available for purchase. Move to CA. The weather is perfect. :)

Mindy said...

I seriously cannot wait for this to hit the shelves!! I don't know what I am more excited for.. The Office or this. ;)
I should really consider sneaking into to CHA just to see it sooner..
LOVE IT!

Kimberly said...

How do you pronounce her name, Taimi?

Scrapamum said...

Thank so much for sharing the details of this LO. It is gorgeous!
Ouch on the fall. I did the same thing last year as I was going in to my cousins funeral and I was 7 months pregnant. I feel your pain.

Renee Zwirek said...

Beautiful LO! Beautiful You!
When does your line arrive in stores (or online)? I can't wait!
Taimi is adorable. God bless your family. I'm sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you didn't break any ribs...how's your beathing? Being a chiropractor, I CRING when I hear about a fall. Take care of yourself & feel better! :)

Amber Zimmerman said...

I was so excited to see you commented on my blog! Made.my.day! =) Your family is gorgeous! I wear my boots everywhere in this weather. . .my mom fractured her tailbone after a fall on the ice. . .had to carry a donut pillow for the longest time. ;-)

wood baby crib said...

Your family is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the details of the LO. They are so awesome! I can't wait to find some of those.

Joyce said...

The ribbon is amazing! I LOVE textures on LOs! The journal prompt is so fun...I think I'll "borrow" it for one of my pages, too!

Michelle said...

Very beautiful....now I am super excited to see your full line!!!! I NEED it all

Michelle Vandepol said...

love the ribbon, especially. it would make the cutest hairband too :)

Latrice said...

Ok, no slipping allowed girl! Taimi is the sweetest name and you and the girls are so cute all together.

Can't wait to see more sneak peeks of your AC stuff.

tinkster said...

I just want the whole line, now, maybe even more than one of some things!

Totally gorgeous!

Your family is gorgeous!

Brooke said...

Liz,
I think I saw you at Ikea today! I wanted to say hi but you were in line to get food. I will definitely say hi next time though! -Brooke

Amber Filkins said...

Oh my gosh, I LOVE that new stuff!! SOOOO cute! I love that entire page, actually.

Swoooooon!!

Anonymous said...

I can not wait to see your line -- that ribbon is soooo yummy!

Unknown said...

I totally love when quincey reaches for one of my fingers longingly guiding me somewhere else...and i laughed so hard when you said you delete messages before listening to the whole message LOL i do the same thing probably because I listen to them days later so they are all old news. LOL I love that page...oh and thanks for the kind words I just try to take after you and how you raise Avery and Q. LOVE YOU!!

Melanie B said...

Omg am totally in love with your LO and the whole line!! What a beautiful family shot!! You must be sooo proud!! Can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing your life and creativity. I realized how long I have been following you for!! So happy for you!!

Me xx

elizabeth kartchner said...

Thanks everyone sooooo much for your nice comments! You all made my day! :)

{hugs!}

Lizzy

Rebekah Williams said...

Pretty, sweet, flirty, fun . . .

Ella's Mama said...

I just love to come and look at your blog. I am in AWE of your scrapbooking pages and all of the other projects that you are doing. You have great personal style in all you do! Wish I had a tad of that style and talent. Thanks for being an inspiration to be more creative!

Sara in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Jennifer Yates said...

I seriously cannot wait to get this stuff and play! Awesome!!!

lizbonj said...

Oh ruffle ribbon you are to die for!!!

Janna said...

Congrats! I love the sneak peek you showed! Can't wait to be able to buy some!!

I got your new book a couple of days ago and am finding myself VERY inspired. I'm sure it was overwhelming at times, but thanks for doing it! It's awesome!

Love your family pics above. You and your sisters have adorable kids/babies.

Sasha Farina said...

Darling Liz, I am so freakin' excited for you! :)

Huge congrats Girl!

Daniela Dobson said...

I just can't wait to see this full collection.
Do you have something planned for boys??? I have a little boy and there aren't that many boy things out there.

Anonymous said...

I can't wait for your line to come out. There def needs to be a countdown!

Unknown said...

BEAUTIFUL

Renice Edmison said...

My daughter sometimes pretend she's a puppy too and pants and lightly licks my cheek too. It's true, it is kindof gross but it's sooo sweet and funny. Makes me giggle everytime.

Charlene said...

Adorable! Can't wait to use all these goodies on my layouts and in my scrap classes!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE YOUR BLOG! thanks for shareing your inspiration!
congrats on your NEWEST adventure :)
I will be back ...lol.....

Traveling Mama said...

I am so excited for you and your new line! It's two of my faves in one! Your family is so sweet and your niece is just beautiful! Hugs!

Mandy said...

Hi Lizzy
I just stumbled across your blog the other day and have been lost in it every spare moment I have had...with 6 kids on chrissy hols let me just say the housework has been a tad negected...lol...you are so inspirational...not just with scrapping but your whole outlook on life...I even took a photo of my dinner I made last night...lol...it did look pretty good though...the greek salad rocked....I have a love for material, and as soon as it cools a bit outside I will be doing up a hundred year old footstool I found at an op shop...anyway...thankyou...take care andI llook forward to your next entry...xxx.

letter A studio said...

A big CONGRATULATIONS to you Liz!! I can't wait to see what juicy items you & AC come up with!! Seriously amazing ;)

Winter said...

Oh My Gosh! I am in LOVE with that ruffle ribbon! Love the layout and what a beautiful family, your Mom looks like she could pass as a sister! :)

Gabriella said...

Congratulations on the beautiful new line! I cannot wait for it to hit the stores. I think your style + American Crafts = heavenly inspiration for me. :)

Helena said...

love the ruffles!
elizabeth! your great grandmother was Finnish???!!!
I'm Finnish!!!!! Jiiihaa, we're almost "relatives" lolololol!!!

Hugs from Helena

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, I love the new line! Congratulations! You are truly a role model in every way!

CalleLillyCafe said...

I love that 'sort of' layout. Love that ribbon and those pix! Can you be any more beautiful?! Someone told me she's as pretty as she is Nice IRL =)