Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Snow, Snow, Snow

Okay so here in NW Ohio we do not have has much as the NE or even Wisconsin for that matter! But for the past two days things have sort of come to quite a slow down here in Toledo. I wish I could get some awesome photos like Angela does of Here, Now. Look at that shot of the cardinal! She lives in MD and I read today they have like 40+ inches in the last week or so. Angela you can correct me if I'm wrong ;). Ooh and look at her layouts, she really does some awesome clean and linear layouts. What a treasure they will be for her family in years to come! Here are my photos from today:







Yesterday I got some exciting news! I've been on Facebook only since the end of December. I have a lot of scrapbook
type friends and fan pages. One of them is Croppin Circle and they have their crops at The Heldrich in Brunswick, NJ. I thought man would that be fun to go to one of those crops. They suggested adding the Heldrich to my fan pages, I wasn't sure because our current situation does not allow for travel, but then the Heldrich had a contest for reaching 2500 fans. The Grand Prize is 4 days 3 nights, $500 food and drink and $500 for travel. I thought I so could use a vacation so I became a fan. Well yesterday I was emailed that I was the Grand Prize Winner! I was so thrilled. I can choose from any of their properties. I'm leaning toward Virginia Beach, so if you've been there, let me know. I called to let them know and they will be sending me all the information. Here is the link for the Grand Prize notification.


As you know I haven't really had time to create, but when I learned about a friend's dad passing away, I had to send a card. I had looked at the galleries on scrapbook.com and splitcoast to see what inspiration I could find and this is the
what I came up with.



Thanks for stopping by,hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!!












5 comments:

Angela V. said...

Carmen, thank you so much for all the nice things you said about my photo's and pages! I really appreciate it! I think the photo's you posted today are beautiful too. We are jealous that we can see your sidewalk! LOL! Congratulations on your big win! I am SO jealous! I sure hope you have a great time, I don't know anyone more deserving of a vacation than you!
Oh, and you are totally correct about our 40+ inches of snowfall...it is just maddening! We Marylanders are just not prepared for that much snow all at once!

Christy Bare said...

Carmen-- Congrats on the fabulous win.. you so deserve a vacation!!! Wow what an inspirational card. Sympathy cards are so difficult to make for the emotional connections that go along with it. How awesome that you find the time to squeeze in some "creative" time in your busy schedule!!

Curt in Indy said...

I am so excited for you regarding your win!!! I can't think of anyone more deserving that you. I love that you won this, and I hope you have a blast! Good for you Girl! I'm so happy for you! Your card is very sweet too. I'm sorry for their loss. Best, Curt

Barbara said...

Carmen, how wonderful that you won the Grand Prize!! You so deserve it, my friend. I have been to Virginia Beach several times (my son was stationed at Norfolk NAS) and I absolute love it there! The beach is fabulous and great restaurants really yummy. Easy drive to the NC Outerbanks, too. You will love it!

The card is lovely, too. I like the elegant simplicity.

Hugs,
Barb

Unknown said...

Hi Carmen! Congratulations and have a wonderful time whevever you choose!