becky's blog

Monday, April 21, 2008

mesa & new books

I enjoyed meeting some of you at the Mesa convention over the weekend. Looked like a lot of fun going on there! I even got to run into Maggie Holmes and Loni Stevens.



Both of these girls are super talented and super cute. Maggie is one of CK's contributing editors now (and also blessing many families with her gift for photography). Loni, among other things, works tirelessly on our KOTM team, bringing her creativity to the kits each month. She's amazing.

Hey - have you heard about Donna Downey's 2 latest books? I really enjoyed looking through these recently. Once again, she shares fantastic, creative ideas for scrapbooking and related projects. I'd like to give away one of each of the books. Interested? Leave your first name, city, and state in the Comments and I'll randomly choose someone in the next couple days.



You can go here for more information on "Designing Layouts" and here for "Fabric Scrapbooking".

515 Comments:

Blogger K said...

Kimberly
Logan, UT

April 21, 2008 10:08 AM  
Blogger Ashley said...

How fun! Thanks for the chance to win.

Ashley S.
Covington, WA

April 21, 2008 10:10 AM  
Blogger Chris said...

Chris
Virginia Beach, VA

April 21, 2008 10:11 AM  
Blogger Sabrina said...

Sabrina
Woods Cross, Utah

April 21, 2008 10:12 AM  
Blogger Trina said...

Trina
Salem, OR

April 21, 2008 10:14 AM  
Blogger Leslie said...

Glad you had a good time in Mesa!
Leslie
Georgetown, KY

April 21, 2008 10:15 AM  
Blogger Wiley6701 said...

Hello Becky! Thanks for the fun.

Amanda W.
Smyrna, Delaware

April 21, 2008 10:15 AM  
Blogger Beth said...

Always looking for more ideas! Thanks!
Beth
Fort Worth, Texas

April 21, 2008 10:16 AM  
Blogger boland.lisa said...

Lisa
Castle Rock, Colorado

April 21, 2008 10:17 AM  
Blogger Michelle said...

The books look great!

Michelle
Rapid City, SD

April 21, 2008 10:17 AM  
Blogger Jackie said...

Jackie
Pleasant Grove, UT

April 21, 2008 10:17 AM  
Blogger Brenda said...

Brenda
Pasco, Washington

April 21, 2008 10:18 AM  
Blogger Pierce Productions said...

I just love so many of the idea books that CK is involved in. Never tried any of Donna's books but they look really neat.

Jeannette
Escanaba, Michigan :D

April 21, 2008 10:20 AM  
Blogger The Larsons said...

Cassie
Scott Air Force Base, IL

April 21, 2008 10:21 AM  
Blogger Denise said...

Denise
Syracuse, Utah

April 21, 2008 10:21 AM  
Blogger Cannon Clan said...

love your latest book!
Heidi
los alamos, NM

April 21, 2008 10:22 AM  
Blogger jen said...

jen
enola, pa

April 21, 2008 10:22 AM  
Blogger Mandy Rich said...

The books look so fun!

Amanda R.
Holladay, UT

April 21, 2008 10:24 AM  
Blogger Jennie said...

jennie
brownsburg, in

April 21, 2008 10:24 AM  
Blogger Angie Kerr said...

Angie K.
Oceanside, CA

April 21, 2008 10:25 AM  
Blogger Hokie Grandma said...

Rena
Herndon, VA

April 21, 2008 10:26 AM  
Blogger brek_noice said...

Brek

Woods Cross, Utah (yes I know Sabrina that posted above!) ;)

April 21, 2008 10:28 AM  
Blogger purplegirl said...

Great books! Can't wait to see them.

Monica
Cranberry Twp. PA

April 21, 2008 10:29 AM  
Blogger staceybc said...

Stacey
Monroe, GA

April 21, 2008 10:30 AM  
Blogger bertie11 said...

Thanks for another opp to receive great info!

Robbie
West Covina,
California

April 21, 2008 10:33 AM  
Blogger scrapping4twins said...

Julie
Lake Worth, Florida

April 21, 2008 10:35 AM  
Blogger Wendy said...

Wendy
Wellsville, NY

April 21, 2008 10:35 AM  
Blogger Rachel said...

Rachel
Pittsburgh, PA

April 21, 2008 10:36 AM  
Blogger Darcy said...

Darcy
Richmond, KY

April 21, 2008 10:36 AM  
Blogger The Karrens said...

Robin
Logan, Utah

April 21, 2008 10:37 AM  
Blogger Mary Beth said...

Mary Beth
Louisville, KY

April 21, 2008 10:37 AM  
Blogger kathysbookmark said...

Kathy
Sparks, Nevada
Thank You!

April 21, 2008 10:37 AM  
Blogger Shannon said...

Shannon S.
Manassas, VA

April 21, 2008 10:37 AM  
Blogger Kris said...

Kris B.
Rochester, NY

April 21, 2008 10:37 AM  
Blogger Shelly said...

Shelly J.
Medina, OH

thanks!!

April 21, 2008 10:39 AM  
Blogger Robyn said...

Robyn
Idaho Falls, ID

April 21, 2008 10:39 AM  
Blogger Kelly said...

Kelly
Waxhaw, NC

April 21, 2008 10:42 AM  
Blogger vbscrapper said...

Ululani
San Jose, CA

April 21, 2008 10:44 AM  
Blogger tammyb said...

Tammy
Wilmington, NC

April 21, 2008 10:44 AM  
Blogger Deanna said...

Deanna
Charlotte, Mi.

April 21, 2008 10:47 AM  
Blogger luvjezuz said...

I am always looking for inspiration from great books. Amber in Roseville, CA.

April 21, 2008 10:49 AM  
Blogger Babs said...

Pick me. Pick me. :-)
Barbara Childs
Las Vegas, NV

April 21, 2008 10:51 AM  
Blogger Christina said...

Christina
Sandy, UT

April 21, 2008 10:53 AM  
Blogger noelani said...

Noelani
Las Vegas, NV

April 21, 2008 10:54 AM  
Blogger Kim said...

Kim
Gilbert, AZ

What a fun weekend- and the books look fab. Thanks Becky!

April 21, 2008 10:54 AM  
Blogger C & J said...

Hi Becky!!

Janene
Rogers, Arkansas

April 21, 2008 10:54 AM  
Blogger krystn said...

Krystn
Roy, UT

April 21, 2008 10:54 AM  
Blogger luv2stamp2 said...

Don't have any of Donna's books. Would love to check them out!
Jeanne
Denver, CO

April 21, 2008 10:57 AM  
Blogger Scrapping Life and more said...

Lisa
Algonquin, IL
love your blog and also Donna's books

April 21, 2008 10:58 AM  
Blogger Becky said...

Becky
Lewiston, Idaho

April 21, 2008 10:58 AM  
Blogger Jessica said...

Jessica
Council Grove,KS

April 21, 2008 11:00 AM  
Blogger christy b said...

christy b
louisville, ky

April 21, 2008 11:01 AM  
Blogger Teresa said...

Teresa
Herndon, VA

April 21, 2008 11:01 AM  
Blogger Linda 85 said...

Linda
Portland,IN

April 21, 2008 11:01 AM  
Blogger jkhenson said...

Thank you for doing a give-a-way! You are so thoughtful!
Jennifer
Westerville, Ohio

April 21, 2008 11:01 AM  
Blogger Laurie said...

Laurie
Calgary,Alberta
Canada

April 21, 2008 11:03 AM  
Blogger christen said...

christen
ames, ia

April 21, 2008 11:04 AM  
Blogger Kate said...

Kate
Medina, Ohio

April 21, 2008 11:04 AM  
Blogger Deanna said...

Deanna
Bellingham, WA (for two more weeks, and then it will be Port Orchard, WA)

April 21, 2008 11:06 AM  
Blogger Lynette said...

I would just love one of these books.
PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to see you having some fun!

Lynette
Medina, Ohio

April 21, 2008 11:07 AM  
Blogger {extra}ordinary moments said...

How fun! I would LOVE to win one of her books. Thanks, Becky!

Andrea
Arlington, Texas

April 21, 2008 11:08 AM  
Blogger klester said...

Hi Becky! Congrats on your great news! Would love one of Donna's new books!

Have a great day!

Kim
Dunellen, NJ

April 21, 2008 11:09 AM  
Blogger Katie said...

Katie
Phoenix, AZ

April 21, 2008 11:09 AM  
Blogger Suzanne said...

Hi Becky!

Suzanne
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

April 21, 2008 11:11 AM  
Blogger ~Kristen~ said...

Kristen
Peabody, MA

April 21, 2008 11:11 AM  
Blogger Paula said...

Paula
Erie, PA

April 21, 2008 11:13 AM  
Blogger ScrapGirl in NJ said...

Thanks Becky!
Trina
Cream Ridge, NJ

April 21, 2008 11:13 AM  
Blogger Karin said...

These books are on my wish list. Thanks for the chance to win.

Karin
Blaine, MN

April 21, 2008 11:13 AM  
Blogger Crystal said...

Crystal
Hawthorne, NY

April 21, 2008 11:13 AM  
Blogger Sara said...

Sara
LeRoy, MN

April 21, 2008 11:14 AM  
Blogger Kim said...

Kim
North Huntingdon, PA

April 21, 2008 11:15 AM  
Blogger Scott & Jenna said...

Jenna
Greenville, SC

April 21, 2008 11:15 AM  
Blogger Theresa said...

Theresa
Munster, Indiana

April 21, 2008 11:18 AM  
Blogger Rhiannon said...

Rhiannon
Conway, AR

April 21, 2008 11:19 AM  
Blogger nortonjb said...

Thanks!

S
Ontario OR

April 21, 2008 11:19 AM  
Blogger Jeannine said...

Wow Becky! I would love to win one of these books! I just saw "Fabric Scrapbooking" while at a crop this weekend and really wanted to purchase it!

Jeannine
Overland Park, KS

April 21, 2008 11:20 AM  
Blogger Rhiannon said...

Rhiannon
Conway, AR

April 21, 2008 11:20 AM  
Blogger S. Anderson said...

Sandy

Ogden, KS

April 21, 2008 11:21 AM  
Blogger ATeamplus1 said...

Ariel Linn
Richland, WA

April 21, 2008 11:21 AM  
Blogger Lisa Lew said...

Woo Hoo!

Lisa
Kansas City, MO

April 21, 2008 11:22 AM  
Blogger Tiffani said...

Tiffani
Peoria, AZ (like you!)

April 21, 2008 11:22 AM  
Blogger Kelly said...

Kelly
Hagerman, Idaho

April 21, 2008 11:23 AM  
Blogger Denise said...

Denise
Monroe, Washington

April 21, 2008 11:27 AM  
Blogger Lori & Mark said...

Fun books! Lori, Salt Lake City, UT

April 21, 2008 11:27 AM  
Blogger Lisa said...

Thanks!

Lisa
Pampa, TX

April 21, 2008 11:27 AM  
Blogger Debbie S. said...

Debbie
Chandler, AZ

I had a great time at CKC Mesa also.

April 21, 2008 11:28 AM  
Blogger Tiffany said...

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April 21, 2008 11:29 AM  
Blogger MommyMe said...

Those books look awesome!

Cindy
Hamilton, Michigan

April 21, 2008 11:30 AM  
Blogger Tiffany said...

tiffany
olathe, ks

April 21, 2008 11:31 AM  
Blogger Angie said...

Angie
Price, UT
Thank you!

April 21, 2008 11:32 AM  
Blogger queenSCRAPalot said...

Leeann
South Shore, KY

Thanks Becky!

April 21, 2008 11:35 AM  
Blogger weebles said...

Monique
Cumberland, RI

April 21, 2008 11:37 AM  
Blogger corinna said...

Corinna
Thornton, CO

April 21, 2008 11:37 AM  
Blogger Softball Clan said...

Janell
Woods Cross UT

April 21, 2008 11:38 AM  
Blogger Rachel said...

Both look like awesome books!

Rachel
Norfolk, VA

April 21, 2008 11:38 AM  
Blogger Rita said...

Rita
Pearland, Texas

April 21, 2008 11:39 AM  
Blogger Kari said...

Glad to see you back, Becky! Thanks for the contest!

Kari
Brandon, FL

April 21, 2008 11:39 AM  
Blogger Debbie said...

Thanks!

Debbie
Columbus, WI

April 21, 2008 11:39 AM  
Blogger Alyson P. said...

Alyson P.
Surprise, AZ

April 21, 2008 11:42 AM  
Blogger Amber M. said...

Amber M.
Papillion, NE

Hooray for Becky and Donna!

April 21, 2008 11:46 AM  
Blogger {VICKI} said...

{vicki}
alto, ga

April 21, 2008 11:48 AM  
Blogger Dayna said...

Dayna, Woodbury, MN

April 21, 2008 11:49 AM  
Blogger Emily said...

Emily
Henderson, NV

Soon to be Tucson, AZ

Congrats on the baby news!

April 21, 2008 11:49 AM  
Blogger Kassie said...

Kassie, Provo, UT

April 21, 2008 11:50 AM  
Blogger Jennifer said...

Jennifer
Robins, IA

April 21, 2008 11:50 AM  
Blogger Krista said...

Thank you!
Krista
Portage, WI

April 21, 2008 11:51 AM  
Blogger jenn gent said...

Jenn, Bellingham, Washington

April 21, 2008 11:51 AM  
Blogger Tracy said...

Tracy
Greensboro, NC

April 21, 2008 11:52 AM  
Blogger Melissa said...

Becky,

Congrats on baby #3, was so happy to hear the news. I'm expecting our second August 23rd and know how you've been feeling. I just keep thinking of how wonderful it'll feel to hold the baby the first time.

Anyways, would love to win one of these books. Have heard good things about Donna but have never read any of her books.

Take Care,
Melissa

Saginaw, Michigan

April 21, 2008 11:52 AM  
Blogger Deirdre said...

Thanks for the chance!

Deirdre
Moab, UT

April 21, 2008 11:54 AM  
Blogger Jane said...

Jane
Corona, CA

THANKS..! :)

April 21, 2008 11:55 AM  
Blogger Nancy said...

Nancy
Grand Rapids, MI

April 21, 2008 11:55 AM  
Blogger Debra said...

Debra
San Marcos, CA

April 21, 2008 11:57 AM  
Blogger scrapn3Es said...

Leslie

Erie, Co

April 21, 2008 12:00 PM  
Blogger joshuasmama said...

Melissa,Cincinnati,Ohio

April 21, 2008 12:00 PM  
Blogger Wendy said...

Wendy
Gulf Shores, Alabama

April 21, 2008 12:02 PM  
Blogger Mary Sue said...

Would love to have the fabric book. I am a Home Economics teacher and love to sew. Congratulations on your pregnancy.
Thank You,
Mary Sue
St. Ignace, MI

April 21, 2008 12:04 PM  
Blogger tchavies said...

Tammy
Xenia,OH

April 21, 2008 12:07 PM  
Blogger {Susan...Seriously.} said...

Susan
Ruther Glen, VA

April 21, 2008 12:09 PM  
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