Sunday, November 15, 2009

It's here!!

It's been just over a year since I started the journey of my book, 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges, & now it's finally in my hands!



Friday afternoon I got a couple excited emails saying, "It's here." So I jumped in the car and ran up to Creating Keepsakes just before they closed for the weekend. The books sat next to me on the passenger seat all the way home just beckoning me to open-but I promised Collin I wouldn't even peek until he was home. Yes, it was torture... but I did it.
Then the kiddos needed our attention so we waited until they went to bed before diving into the pages together. Surprisingly, I'd forgotten lots of the details & what I'd said in my note at the beginning. Which is definitely cheesy, but I'm a cheesy girl.
That night we looked at each page & recalled the meaningful moments. I love how Collin really appreciates scrapbook pages & loves that memories of our family are documented... not to mention in a super cute way! :)


I absolutely love it! I hope you love it too!


If you are interested in buying a personalized copy from me email elizabeth.kartchner(at)gmail(dot)com. I will be selling a limited quantity.

67 comments:

  1. Congratulations!!! What a wonderful success for you (and your precious family)!

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  2. How wonderfully exciting - CONGRATULATIONS!!! :)

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  3. I am anxiously awaiting my copy, which was purchased for me as a birthday gift - I can't wait! I got a sneak peek the other night at Barnes & Noble and it is GORGEOUS! Congratulations! :)

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  4. Yay!!! I can't wait to get a copy. Amazon says I should get it at the end of the month. Congrats on this big accomplishment. November was a big month for you - Spark and a book.

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  5. WHOOAAAAHOOOWHOOOO
    I can't wait to see it!!!!

    CONGRATS BIG SIS

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  6. Yay!! Can't wait to get my copy!! :)

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  7. I pre-ordered from Amazon and just got my shipping notice! Can't wait!

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  8. Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy! Love your blog and all the inspiration you give us!

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  9. Way to go ... how excited you must be. Wishing you the very BEST of luck in your new book promotion!!

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  10. So exciting, congratulations! Can't wait to read your book & try the challenges :D

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  11. I'm so excited for you! I put this book on my Christmas list! I LOVE your work!!!!

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  12. I hope to get the book soon!! Congrats to you!

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  13. I got mine today! LOVE IT! Can't wait to get started!

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  14. Wish my copy was here! I can't wait the suspense is killing me now that I know it is here. This book is so well deserved, you are so creative and I love every bit of it. Thanks again for sharing your talent.
    Sincerely, Katrina

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  15. i don't even know you...but i can feel your excitement. you must be so very thrilled to be holding that in your hand.
    congratulations on your achievement.

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  16. CONGRATS! I just order my via store! I can't wait!

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  17. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. It's on my Christmas list!

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  18. The UPS man heard my wishes he just delivered my book. I can't wait till the kids r in bed so I can drink my hot tea and enjoy my new book. This is one happy girl.

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  19. Congrats!! I can't wait to get my copy, I always love seeing what new things you are doing!! This is very cool!

    :)
    Erin

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  20. woot woot! This calls for a PAR-TAY...
    I can't wait until I have my signed copy in my hot little hands...
    SO SO excited for you and proud! YOU are amazing!
    kiss kiss
    m

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  21. Mr UPS brought my copy from Amazon during dinner tonight and I just finished flipping through it. Love it! Quite a few pages made me want to jump up and get to my scrapbooking desk.

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  22. Already preordered mine from amazon. Can't wait to get it. Congratulations!!!

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  23. Awesome! Can't wait to 'dive into' your new book as well! I just love your design style! It's so unique! Congratulations!!

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  24. CONGRATS Elizabeth! I am so excited for you!!! I pre-ordered your book from Amazon and it should be here tomorrow.. I can't wait to get it!!

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  25. Congrats. I was so anxious to make sure I got a copy that I pre-ordered two from Amazon. They're here but I haven't collected them yet. I can't wait to see it.
    I wish I had known you were going to sell a few copies, but I didn't want to risk waiting!

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  26. I'm so proud of you friend :)
    I'm off to order my copy
    ~H

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  27. SO FUN!!!!

    So proud of you! Can't wait to see it! Fun, Fun, FUN!!!

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  28. Hi there:)!

    I pre-ordered your book at amazon japan;) but it says delivery will be in Dec,
    Geeh! Can't wait!

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  29. www.pearlnlace.blogspot.comNovember 17, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Hi Elizabeth,

    So today I spent several hours at Barns N Noble and came across your book. Of course I bought it! I love it so much! You have such a beautiful family, and all your pages are so unique and beautiful! I'm a mommy to be, actually due November 20th yikes! But very excited, were expecting a boy. =) I cant wait to scrapbook his cuteness! Well I look forward to your blog and more of your designs! Your awesome!

    God Bless!

    Love,
    Pearl

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  30. Congratulations! Your book is on my Christmas list! ;-)

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  31. Susan Yates (smarie1979@yahoo.com)November 17, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Congratulations , Lizzy! This is just FABULOUS! I can't wait to get my copy. How would I go about getting a personalized copy?

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  32. tara pollard pakostaNovember 17, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    I would love to buy one! HOw much are they? sounds like the PERFECT gift for myself for Christmas!!!!
    tara

    tdpakosta@sbcglobal.net

    http://tara_pollard_pakosta.typepad.com/just_tara/

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  33. congratulations! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!!

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  34. You are so very talented. Congratulations. Very cool that your husband is so supportive. awondering if you got a chance to post the directions for the fabric flowers, I saw a bunch of us were asking for them.
    Thanks so much.

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  35. Oh Congrats Elizabeth! I am so happy for you! You are so inspiring to me and many, many others! :) I have to see if you have anymore copies! Can't wait to read it! :)

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  36. i'd like to buy a signed copy from you, because i live in France and they do not sell it over here (at least now)

    Let me know all the details book price + shipping)
    Thanks
    and congratulations
    Fabienne

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  37. cCongratulations on your continued success! What an exciting time!! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy...It will be on my Christmas list for sure.

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  38. I received mine from Amazon last week and I'm loving it! One of the best ideas books in a while. Thanks for the inspiration. Becca :)

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  39. Congratulations! I'm soooo thrilled for you! I love following your blog....you are so inspiring! Can't wait to order up your book! YAY!
    Best wishes,
    Laurie~

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  40. Congrats! Can't wait to request my own copy for Christmas!

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  41. I ordered it from CK back when you made an announment about it coming out in Nov. but I never got an order confirmation. Wondering if it didn't get processed. I seem to have problems with their website. anyone else? Maybe it's my browser.

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  42. Just got my copy of the book today! Can't wait to sit down & enjoy it. Congrats, I think you're super talented!!

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  43. Mine just arrived from Amazon! I can't wait to gobble it up!!!

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  44. Im so excited Lizzy!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy ASAP! I love you!

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  45. wooohoo!
    HUGE congrats, my dear!
    YOU are amazing & I'm sure it's super fab!
    can't WAIT to see it!
    love you tons & congrats again!
    xox
    R

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  46. It's a great book, I am really enjoying looking at all the eye candy and I can't wait to start scrapping!!

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  47. Congratulations!!!

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  48. I would love to buy a personalized copy. How much?
    jrayl@aol.com

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  49. Congratulations!!!

    I have mine on order and the suspense is killing me....

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  50. Congrats! I just emailed you, hope I'm not too late! Hugs from Conroe, TX!

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  51. I am so excited to receive your book!!!! I haven't scrapped in over a year so this will be perfect for me to get back in the groove. I miss it!! Congrats!!

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  52. i can only imagine how awesome that must have felt to look through your very own book..congrats.

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  53. Just got notice from my bookstore that my special order is in. I'm on my way!
    My daughter and I are making the mustache book from your blog and we are soooo excited to see the treasure in store of us in your book.
    I hope you and your wonderful, supportive family have a beautifully creative day.

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  54. I asked for this for Christmas when I first heard about it! I'm really hoping that it is wrapped under the tree on Christmas morning!

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  55. I got my book today! But, Indigo.ca sent me two! Oh, what to do with the extra one?! :)

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  56. Oh my gosh... i bet the wait just killed you! I could hardly stand it just reading about you waiting!! LOL! Can't wait to get mine! :)

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  57. Have my copy and just love it. Now I just need to stop looking and start challenging myself. This weekend I plan on taking one on. Congrats on this awesome book.

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  58. Congrats on your fab book - I know I will be needing it!!!!

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  59. Got your book from Amazon Uk yesterday. I have practically read it from cover to cover and have found it truly inspirational. I love it!

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  60. Thanks for offering your book personalized...it will be a treasure.

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  61. Just wanted to join in and say "congratulations!" on your book! It looks beautiful!

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  62. your book is amaziiiiing i already bought it.. is wonderful!!! i hope u write more...
    zazil from mexico

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