Back to Blogging!

Okay, I'm back to blogging, I guess! It took a couple of years and in fact, I sort of forgot that I had a blog but now that I found it again, it's time to start keeping it up to date. ;-)

So what's new with Beyond Scrapbooks? Well, conventions are booming! I've done 6 already this year plus a crop or two and I still have 3 conventions and 3 crops to go. I am working on kits and some new ideas for the show in Indianapolis which is just a few weeks away. Show dates are Sept 7 & 8 and the show is at the Marriott East in Indianapolis, IN. I almost didn't get in because I waited so late to submit my paperwork but at the last minute, someone else backed out and left me an opening. Woohoo! Indy, here we come!!

The latest and greatest project I'm working on now is a new album that features the SBI Kidz from Scrapbookers Buzz! Wait till you see this...it's something totally new for me. Teresa and Joan from SBI helped me in my booth at the Great American Scrapbook Convention in Grand Rapids, MI a couple of weeks ago and the planning started then. For those who aren't familiar with the SBI Kidz, you don't know what you are missing! To view them, visit the website at http://www.scrapbookersbuzz.com/. The new kidz for this kit aren't on the site yet (I don't think) but they are adorable with their white chef's hat and the batter all over their mouth. If you are in Indy, stop by and check them out.

Keep watching the website for a design change -- I'm modifying it again! I am bringing back the original village idea but with lots more buildings. I'm planning to build a library where you can view how-to's for a variety of new techniques. The first one will be using crystal lacquer which we featured as the make-n-take at the GASC show. If you stopped by and tried it, you will know what I mean when I say it's addicting! Those who tried it went nuts over it! There will be lots of pictures and maybe a video eventually if I can figure out how to do that. I will also be adding lots of new products and sample pages in the next few weeks, if time allows. In the meantime, just be patient for another couple of weeks.

On a more serious note, a few of you may know that my mother passed away in June from complications from the chemo she was taking for her Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. My family and I are doing the Light the Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in hopes that someday, someone else's mother won't die from this incurable cancer. To donate to our team, visit my walk page at http://www.active.com/donate/ltnCincin/2148_RondaH. Ten percent from the sales of the Mom page kit will also be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in her memory.

Until the next time, keep on scrapping!
Ronda