Hello! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your day! We've had lots of rain today and a few periods when we had hail. Thankfully, we didn't have to step out and face the weather. We're so spoiled with so many sunny days in California! LOL! :)
Since I've been inside, I wanted to try to get in a project using the new 2 Sketches 4 You sketch today.
As I was creating this, I thought about how very blessed I am to have met so many wonderful people through this blog, and I am so very thankful to have gotten to know a number of you better because of it. :)
I have to apologize for the delay in my posting my Freebie Friday RAK last week. I'm so sorry, and hope that after seeing what I have to offer, you'll still play along! :)
I have to apologize for the delay in my posting my Freebie Friday RAK last week. I'm so sorry, and hope that after seeing what I have to offer, you'll still play along! :)
The winner of this RAK will be getting everything you see in the photo above:
To be eligible for this RAK, all you have to do is take a peek at my new scrapbooking retreat web site:
Come back to this day's post and leave a comment telling me what you like best about the retreat house.
Would you like to have this brand new Martha Stewart Mini Hearts scallop border punch added to the RAK items?
Share the link of the Scrap Retreat House and let others know about this RAK on your blog, and if your name is drawn, I'll add this punch to the RAK above! Please be sure to add the link to your blog post in your comment here so that you are eligible for the punch!
You will have until next Monday, February 16th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time to leave a comment and have your name entered into the drawing for the RAK.
Crate Paper's Blue Hill collection paper pack
Alpha stickers and mini album from K & Company
Coordinating metal nameplates from Marcella by K
Mini alpha stickers from Carolee's Creations
An assortment of Prima flowers
Glitter pack from Melissa Frances
Alpha stickers and mini album from K & Company
Coordinating metal nameplates from Marcella by K
Mini alpha stickers from Carolee's Creations
An assortment of Prima flowers
Glitter pack from Melissa Frances
To be eligible for this RAK, all you have to do is take a peek at my new scrapbooking retreat web site:
Come back to this day's post and leave a comment telling me what you like best about the retreat house.
Would you like to have this brand new Martha Stewart Mini Hearts scallop border punch added to the RAK items?
You will have until next Monday, February 16th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time to leave a comment and have your name entered into the drawing for the RAK.
Thanks so much for visiting! :-D
I would love to win!
Posted by: Monica | February 10, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Wow - This retreat would be a girls weekend dream come true!! I love all the rooms and the supplies that you have available. WOW all you need to bring would be photos, papers, embellishments and adhesive. How fun!!
Posted by: marla | February 10, 2009 at 01:31 PM
You know how I feel about this fabulous dream that is coming true for you! I am so excited! I wrote about it in this post on my blog:
http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/2009/02/2s4u-friends-til-end.html
Have a great day!
~Lea
Posted by: Lea Lawson | February 10, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Comments to your new site:
I like the colour. Very clean and elegant. The site was very qick and smooth to enter and the navigation was very intuative and easy. I think you have a nice size on the thumbnails and it is also good that you can click to enlarge. You have kept the image size small but still remain the good quality and colours.
The alignment at the calendar side is not correctly shown in my browser (explorer 7.0) The weeks in text are aligned at the top of the month-picture. I think you probably have used the table function, but you can also use "div" funktion to nail the text at the same coordinates in the image. The availability option is really good and as a user I get quickly informed if the week is available or not.
The mouse over effect on Reservations button is not correct. The text becomes taggy. The other buttons works fine.
Overall I think your site is very well done and you have done a great job!
Posted by: Monica | February 10, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Wow I have to say that is a wonderful idea. I am loving the Retreat House. I also think those cards are cute too. Thanks for the chance for the RAK!! So nice. XoXo NB
http://nikiraysniche.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Niki Bass | February 10, 2009 at 02:33 PM
We are just enjoying your music this afternoon. :) Lots of favorites on your list!
Posted by: Stacey Kingman | February 10, 2009 at 02:33 PM
The house is gorgeous! I love it all! I wish you much success.
Posted by: Rosanne | February 10, 2009 at 03:31 PM
It looks awesome Christine...you did such an amazing job. I knew you would. I love the chocolate room and the 6 foot tables ...lotsa space is always great! Way to go...the website seriously looks SO good!!!
Posted by: Krista | February 10, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Padded chairs!!!! That is a GREAT idea!! Of course the entire house is beautiful, and the tools provided are excelent, but the padded chairs are great! Too bad you are in California, this is a great little get-away spot.
Posted by: Joli Pichot | February 10, 2009 at 05:20 PM
Hey Christina! Linked you up over on my blog: moredayslikethisplease.wordpress.com.
That retreat house looks AMAZING! This might just be the perfect excuse to visit my brother in California! How far is Oxnard from French Valley? I love EVERY bit of the place! It looks and sounds absolutely lovely! A dream come true for many I'm sure!
Garsy
Posted by: garsy | February 10, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Oh wow! The new venture looks like a great getaway. I have to say, the price is incredible! A local B&B I like does not offer the scrapbook retreat, kitchen, and more for this price. Hmm. Wonder if I could get partner to come? Hee hee! Best of luck and love the Amy Butler card!
Posted by: Amy Duff | February 10, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Cute, cute friend card!! Awesome RAK Christine!! I had already planned on posting your retreat house on blog. There's nothing I don't love about it~!!! So, you don't need to include me in your RAK. I just hope and pray I get to come visit some day!
Posted by: Julie O. | February 10, 2009 at 06:30 PM
The house is beautiful! My friends and I have been trying to plan a retreat for over two years, but couldn't find a place agreeable for everyone. This just might be the one! I especially love how spacious it is. I hope to visit in person very soon :)
Posted by: Cherish | February 10, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Awesome card! I love those little *paperdoll* girls! Great blog candy too! I checked out your retreat website, very nice! My favorite thing was the big wall of windows and the natural light!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | February 10, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Wow, what an awesome spot for a scrapbooking retreat! I especially love all the tools that are available for use, from dyes to the Accucut machine.
Posted by: Linh C | February 10, 2009 at 08:54 PM
What a lovely place. I liked everything, and hope you start up worldwide :-) I would like one of these in Norway :-) :-)
I will of course link to you from my website.
Good luck!
Posted by: Ragnhild Mellem Arnesen | February 11, 2009 at 01:58 AM
Beautiful candy! I really like the Chocolate Room in your web site, it seems to be so elegant! I just put a link to my candybar about your fantastic candy!
See you,
Alice
Posted by: Alice | February 11, 2009 at 02:35 AM
Your house looks great - I'd love to visit it and play with all the scrap supplies there and stay in the chocolate room ... but it's a bit far away from Poland ;-)... maybe one day ... anyway good luck with your business - hope it'll be a lively and wonderful place.
Posted by: Anna | February 11, 2009 at 04:59 AM
Oh, This retreat house is great!!! It is like a dream and i would definitely enjoy dreaming in the the Chocolate Room:) Loving it! Thank you for the giveaway! I posted about it on my sidebar. By the way, I love the card:) have a great day!
Posted by: Lucia M | February 11, 2009 at 08:18 AM
WOW! That scrap house is to die for! I am in the southeast US, so I don't think I'll ever be able to come, but it would be so fantastic if I could! I also checked out your calendar and it looks like you've got a lot of the year booked already. Good for you! Great idea, great house, will make great memories.
Posted by: Diana | February 11, 2009 at 10:34 AM
WOW!! I'd love to visit the Retreat House!! Beautiful rooms, and my favourite is The Chocolate Room :)
http://integragm.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Integra | February 11, 2009 at 12:05 PM
WOW! Christine, that house is gorgeous!! The crop room is fabulous and the bedrooms and living room and well, every room is decorated and furnished beautifully. Man, I wish I lived closer! :( Good luck with it! I hope you are constantly booked!
I am off to post on my blog about this! Check my sidebar!!
Thanks for the chance to win the yummy candy! :)
Posted by: Tracey | February 11, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Wow!! What an amazing place, I'd give one of my toes to go there :D My fave aspect of the site is of course seeing the beautiful areas to scrap and reading all about it. What a wonderful place! :)
Posted by: Vanessa C | February 11, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Hey! WOW! The house looks absolutely amazing!!! I'm so excited for you. What a dream come true. I will certainly post a link for you next time I blog. :) Your card is darling. I love that die cut and the little goodies you added to it. Hope all is well!
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | February 12, 2009 at 02:19 AM
Pretty card.
Posted by: nina@hillspringer.com | February 12, 2009 at 04:07 AM