Monday, July 07, 2008

Putting myself out there

So......
There's this thing..........
Um.......
I love.........
Cosmo Cricket.
I do.
And.....
I have loved them a loooooooong time.
And......
there was this DT call.......
And I was in the top 12.
And I was sent some product to play with.

And I played.

And today?
Today I'll see what's the happs. Who's been chosen.
I don't even know how many will be chosen!

And you know what? I don't normally stick my neck out where other people can see it, so it's a big deal to tell you..... kinda hard to hide it since the 12 were announced on their blog though, lol.

Anyway... I adore their product, and I was really excited to get a box full of Dutch Girl. I immediately decided to make a mini album with it. I was also sent this 6x8 blackboard album, and thought the blackboard made such a nice frame for each page that rather than trim to fit, and then sand, etc., I decided to make the blackboard a photo mat for each page of my album, and trimmed each page a bit smaller.

I have to say.... No matter what happens with this call, I do believe this project is one of my favorite projects I have EVER made. Morgan and I are having a tough time right now... she's challenging, willful, independent, stubborn, and it's the summertime which means she has less structure, etc. It's been really hard to live with her the last couple of months, lol! I decided to make an album about her smiles, because she has so many of them. And every time I put her to bed and wonder if I'm being a good parent, if saying "NO" all day long is going to make her hate me, etc., I'll be able to take out this album and know that she is a happy girl. She lOVES me. And everything is going to be okay. Eventually. lol
















My button flowers are layers of chipboard buttons, die cuts, and patterned paper. I am also quite addicted to the Karen Foster floss now, thanks to my friend Nic. I just love the look of the tied bows on the buttons! Anyway, this album will be well-cared for as one of my favorite things, so I'm forever grateful to Cosmo for the challenge... It actually took me a long time to create it, even if it looks simple. Those button flowers are detailed!

I also wanted to share one of the layouts I made using the Dutch Girl line. I just loved this photo of Steve and Morgan at the Sunriver Picnic on the 4th, so immediately printed it out to create a layout.



Anyway, there you have it. I entered. And I want it! Wish me luck today! I'd be over the moon and honored to work with those crazy kids.

52 comments:

  1. Love, love, love your mini album. I must admit I cheered when I read your name in the top 12 on the Cosmo website.

    And the cardstock arrived. Thank you so so much! *hugs*

    Cass

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  2. You know I have everything crossed for you to get a spot on the team!!! You would be a perfect fit for them....they would be crazy to not pick you (do you hear that Cosmo?!) ;) And I love, LOVE that minibook, Davinie..what a treasure!

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  3. ooh, dav...that album hit me right in the heart. it's a work of art. and you KNOW i'm pulling for you with all i've got. xo

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  4. Anonymous6:54 AM

    I love, love, love your work! Cosmo Cricket would be lucky to have you...and STUPID if they didn't! Your projects are wonderful...love the layout and that mini album is fabulous! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

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  5. Anonymous7:26 AM

    Wow that mini is gorgeous! I love all the stitching - I need to try that sometime! And the buttons and hearts, so cute!!!!!

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  6. That mini album is gorgeous!

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  7. I feel your pain Dav! I know what you are going through. I wish we could go get something to drink and just talk until we both weren't nervous anymore. I do think being so out there has been hard for me too. But, your work is beautiful, they'd be crazy not to choose you, but you are definitely the winner with that album!

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  8. Anonymous8:09 AM

    you have worked wonders with this CC! love every bit of it and i'd be willing to bet they love you too...good luck girly! :)

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  9. Oh, they'd be lucky to have you!!

    Love the mini. Great idea to let the black board show. Love the contrast:)

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  10. You are soooo IN!! Love all of your projects, just gorgeous!!!! Good luck, Dav!
    Dani

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  11. All of your work is stunning. I love the mini album. If for some strange reason they don't pick you it is because they suddenly developed a debilitating mental health issue and went of the deep end. That's just all there is to it.

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  12. Anonymous8:38 AM

    girl!!!! You are in like Flynn!!!! I wish I had gobs of cash and I would pay ya $25/per layout to scrap my albums!!!! SERIOUSLY!!! And hang in there with your little angel! I've been there. It does get easier! Hugs!

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  13. Anonymous8:40 AM

    HA HA HA!!!! I just read Beth's comments and am LMAO over here! That's soooooo true! That's all there is to it! :)

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  14. GOOD LUCK Dav!! You sure can work that Cosmo! :)

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  15. Your album and your layout are gorgeous!! Good luck!!

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  16. You are so making this team! That album is ADORABLE!!!!!!
    They will be crazy to pass you up!

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  17. Beautiful little album !! I love all your creations and I hope they pick you today !! Good luck !!!!!!

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  18. Good Luck!! That mini totally rocks!!!

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  19. Simply stunning album. The B&W photos work so well with those papers.

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  20. good luck girl :) what a beautiful mini album!:)

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  21. That album is so amazing! They would be loopy not to pick you. Good luck!!!

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  22. Dude!!! NOt being funny but it HAS to be you being part of their DT. You have totally rocked their product!

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  23. GOODLUCK! They would be lucky to have you! I love how you chose not to cover all the blackboard. That mini album is just wonderful!

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  24. Oh Sweetie Im keeping my fingers crossed for you ! Your work is always Gorgeous- What an amazing Album- I think your fantastic and Im sure they will too !!!!!
    Hugs, Norma

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  25. Dav, not only do I just love that album and the LO that you did, but I love your work in general. I think you'd be a smashing addition to the CC team. Everything is crossed for you over here!!!

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  26. I love what you did with the Cosmo Cricket! Good luck, but they'd seriously be crazy not to pick you!!!

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  27. Well, your projects are gorgeous!! And I think they would be crazy not to put you on the team! Hope you are having a great evening!

    Thanks for all the love on my blog!
    ~Lea

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  28. They would be silly not to pick you... thta mini album is amazing, and I don't "do" mini's! I love it. I will be rooting for you!

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  29. I love how you framed your pages with the black album... Beautiful work!!! Good luck with the DT challenge. They would be lucky to have you designing for them... Thx for the inspiration!!! :-)

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  30. Love the album! You'll make it--you rock Davinie!!

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  31. E' bellissimo
    (It's fantastic)

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  32. Ohh serious good luck to you - that mini album totally RAWKS! Love it - it's gorgeous!!

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  33. I think they'd be crazy not to pick you!!! That mini book is fabulous! Good luck!
    Rae

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  34. Anonymous12:46 PM

    If you don't win, it will be a shame. I loved these on Two Peas---these are both gorgeous and are in my BOS...especially that Smile Album--I'll be scraplifting that one for sure.
    Mel

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  35. Anonymous1:14 PM

    Wow ,GOOD LUCKY!!!Your creativeness will be wanted I am sure!!!

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  36. Anonymous8:16 PM

    Love what you did with the Cosmo goodies, Davinie. All those buttons and bows are almost as cute as your sweet little girl! Good luck.

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  37. I don't have even an ounce of doubt that you will make this team. You are the perfect match for them! You got it girl!

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  38. I've nominated you to receive the Brillante Weblog Premio 2008! Check it out on my blog!

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  39. That is beautiful - congrats on being in the top 12 (that's such an honour in itself, right?) and here's hoping you'll make it! :D

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  40. love!!!!!!!!!!! this work...i would pick you in a heartbeat!!! this line is SUPER pretty!! great job!!!

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  41. Wow! Your projects are beautiful!!! I love Pink Paislee!

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  42. What a great project, i love it!!! and i love her mud smile, she's so cute!
    Good Luck with Cosmo Cricket, by the looks of your work, they would be lucky to have you : )

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  43. Yeah.

    I don't know if the call is over or what. But if they don't pick you based on this heavenly shtufff, they have to be the most insane company out there!!!

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  44. So miss having you around Davanie!! But, I am not surprised you are in the CC Top 12!! You'll get picked, I'm sure of it!!!

    Best of luck!

    Roxann :)

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  45. Beautiful, beautiful Dav! I don't think you have one tiny thing to worry about----love this and I've got my fingers crosseed for you!
    Melissa

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  46. Anonymous8:38 PM

    Oh I'm so hoping they chose you! They really really need to choose you! I guess you already know now whether or not you were, but can't announce yet - know that I'm hoping the best for you and that I read happy happy news SOON!!

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  47. oh davanie, that mini and the layout are both AMAZING!! have i ever told you how awesome of a scrapper i think you are?? haha. if they dont pick you for their dt theyre crazy!!! Oh, im going to link you on my blog cause ive been coming to your blog lots lately, i love it, and you! :D

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  48. oh yeah, also wanted to say i know what youre going through with your dd, my son's the same age and now that it's summer and im staying home with him now he's been a lot more stubborn and hard to deal with, ugh!! I feel your pain!

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  49. Great stuff, Davinie... you are so deserving to be on the DT.

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  50. Good luck! I think the album is stunning and really shows off the paper line!

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  51. Sorry to hear about the design team determination. I looked through all the finalists...and I know that *I* would have chosen you! This is a very sweet album. It inspires me to do more black and white pics so I can use any patterned paper I want.

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