I realize I've been abscent for a bit and neglected my blog but I hope to get better this summer. There have been a lot of changes with regards to my scrapbooking. TLC no longer exist and has changed or been bought by a new company called, "Breezy". I'm not sure if it has totally new owners because there have been posts showing the former owners of TLC to be partners in Breezy. It's all a bit confusing for me.

I still enjoy the use of Life Timez Online and I'm glad that is still available. I have been busy trying to complete some digital albums and getting all my old TLC inventory sold or used up. It's been fun to see what projects I can create when I put my mind to it.

I've also been busy with family. My sister and I laugh that there are great benefits to having a close family and yet it can be a challenge. The challenge comes when we find that far too often our weekends are filled with conflicting "things" and we miss doing some of our "events" together. I am blessed to have such a challenge, one that means that we love sharing our time together and that we are also busy with friends. That really isn't a complaint, just a challenge we come to now and again.

As you can see, I have plenty of opportunities to take photos for my scrapbooks. It's never a problem coming up with subjects to work on, it's finding the time. I scour the net for inspiration, reading blogs and checking out galleries that are filled with beautiful creations. Since TLC is not longer, I have found my home with I Remember When and Memory works.

The joy of I Remember when is that they carry a variety of products by different vendors. They are also owned by Xyron so I get the benefit of finding some great buys on those products too. So you can see I still have plenty to do and lots of things to scrap. I even have my oldest grandson looking forward to working on projects along side of me. How much better can it get?

Whirl Wind Weekend!

Wow, trying saying that fast three times! That's what this weekend felt like. After trying to absorb all that TLC put before us, and deciding on what my next step will be I think I've pretty much made up my mind, or not. I got the news late Friday afternoon that TLC would longer have a consultant based business, but rather a "buyers club" for customers/members only. While it is fine for hobbyist, I was hoping to keep my small team going and grow some so that I could work this more actively as I approached retirement.

Over the weekend I scoured through so many direct sales business opportunities that I actually felt I was getting the information confused. I did find one company that isn't scrapbook related that I'm going to work for part-time and see where that goes. It's a new avenue for me.

I also found Heritage Makers which is strictly digital but I can use my existing LifeTimez desktop software with it. I also found that it was much easier and faster to go digital when I'm scrapping for multiple people as gifts. Yes, I'm a hooked digi scrapper.

Yet, I still cannot give up paper scrapping so I am staying with Memory Works for buying my products and possibly looking into another consultant based company. I haven't decided yet. I may just take time to see how this year plays out.

There is a lot to consider and a lot to think about. How one part of your life can change so quickly bringing about other choices is amazing. I've found that I had a great group of friends in TLC and that I hope I can continue with. So, now what's next? Time will tell but I do look forward to more adventures in life.

TLC's Friday bomb!

Most former TLC consutlants are feeling pretty shocked and extremely disappointed as the news sinks in that TLC has kicked us to the curb. They e-mailed us Friday afternoon at 4pm (they always post bad news on Friday afternoons) that they dissolved all consultantships and are now a "discount buyer's club". I felt as if someone had socked me in the stomach. I think the only thing that saved me was that I had started getting disillusioned last July when they reneged on incentives then. Still, we thought TLC would survive and hoped it would pull the company together. Well, off to search for a more trustworthy company.....

Blogging Around

I'm recovering from this "cold" that seems to be striking so many people around me. I should be napping but I keep thinking about all the fun projects I want to do. So what am I doing instead? Well, I'm obviously not working on one of my projects but I am doing something I enjoy but rarely make time for, I'm blogging.
I have so many friends that have wonderful blogs, filled with great ideas. I love to see what is new on their blogs and it also helps me take a peak into what is happening in their lives.
While there are downsides to the internet, I find that it has been such a wonderful tool for staying in touch with friends, making new friends and much more. I love when one of my friends sends me a new blog or website that they think I'll enjoy.
So if you have one you want to share, feel free to pass it my way!
Well, I'm going to get started on one of my projects and see how far I can get....

What shoe are you?

I was reading Sonia Rodriguez's blog and I came across the one asking what shoe are you. I couldn't resist and so I filled out the short quiz. I had to giggle at the response but I thought it was fun so I wanted to share it here. Enjoy!

You Are Bare Feet

You are a true free spirit, and you can't be tied down. Even wearing shoes can be a little too constraining for you at times! You are very comfortable in your own skin. You are one of the most real people around. You don't have anything to hide. Open and accepting, you are willing to discuss or entertain almost any topic. You are a very tolerant person. You are accepting and not judgmental. You should live: Somewhere warm You should work: At your own business, where you can set the rules

What Kind of Shoe Are You?