Woohoo! It's that time again...time for another Studio AE blog hop! I love seeing everyone's amazing projects and all of the unique and gorgeous ways these stamps can be used! I hope that you have hopped around a bit and caught a glimpse of the other projects!!
I absolutely LOVE this month's set, "It's Ok" By Ali Edwards:
This set couldn't have been more perfect for me this month. I think as women we ALL struggle with trying to make sure everything is always perfect. The house, the kids, our jobs...all of it. I have to take a step back sometimes and tell myself that it's ok NOT to be perfect. The house doesn't have to be immaculate. I don't have to cook a five course meal every night. I might not get a shower one day of the week..and it's OK. The kids are LOVED and FINE and HAPPY. That's what is important.
Here is my layout using this beautiful set:
Be sure to hop on over to the other Studio AE members blogs:
Jen Gallacher (our Studio AE Guest for December): http://jengallacher.blogspot.com/
Daniela: http://danieladobson.blogspot.com/
Laura: http://itsallrosie.blogspot.com/
Nichol: http://www.nicholmagouirk.typepad.com/
Sharyn: http://www.sharyntormanen.typepad.com/
Teri: http://terisplace.wordpress.com/
As a thank you for all the comments received during the hop on all eight blogs, as well as those left on the Technique Tuesday blog, we will give away two stamp sets.
One person will win our Live in the Moment by Ali Edwards stamp set.
http://www.techniquetuesday.com/Winter-2011/LInTh.html
One other person will win our Smooch by Ali Edwards stamp set.
http://www.techniquetuesday.com/Winter-2011/Smooc.html
You don’t need to leave a comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win. But the more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win.
Best of luck to you all!! I hope that you are having a wonderful Holiday season!!! ♥♥♥
liked your interpretation. got kinda teary-eyed as i too strive for perfection and it should be ok when we aren't. thanks for the reminder.
Posted by: kristina p | December 10, 2011 at 05:27 AM
Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Tracy | December 10, 2011 at 05:28 AM
beautiful :)
Posted by: ShellyJ | December 10, 2011 at 05:38 AM
Love this. A nice layout and lets me know that I'm not alone :)
Posted by: Maria Stanley | December 10, 2011 at 05:38 AM
okay - you guys convinced me - buying this set!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | December 10, 2011 at 06:20 AM
i am too excited to get this in the mail.. it's like christmas every month.
Posted by: melissa | December 10, 2011 at 06:27 AM
What a great layout. As a woman, I can totally relate. I love the sentiment stamp "embrace perfection". I need this as a reminder! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Posted by: Kelly Shults | December 10, 2011 at 07:07 AM
I struggle with the whole perfection concept both at home and at work so I really need this set!! Your layout is great--simply perfect!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: ana roat | December 10, 2011 at 07:20 AM
I love what you wrote about not being perfect and these stamps go beautifully with that! Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Michelle Mounts | December 10, 2011 at 07:29 AM
A very timely reminder - much needed! Great LO, too :)
Posted by: Caroline | December 10, 2011 at 08:06 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Kirsten B | December 10, 2011 at 08:08 AM
I just love your page, thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Carol E Brooker | December 10, 2011 at 08:08 AM
love your layout--how so true for many of us as mothers...
Posted by: Michele | December 10, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Loved all the ideas shared on the blog hop. Would really like to win the "It's Ok" stamp set, thanks so much for the chance!
Posted by: DRagon | December 10, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Great layout and very fun stamps to help you illustrate your point!!
Posted by: Marla H. | December 10, 2011 at 08:52 AM
What you've said is so true, and your layout with this TT stamp set is a great reminder that our best is good enough!
Posted by: Paula G | December 10, 2011 at 09:03 AM
It IS okay! Nicely done.
Posted by: Julie in Edmonds | December 10, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Jaime. Always love seeing what you come up with.
Posted by: teri | December 10, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Another great layout!
Posted by: Deb Pereira | December 10, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Just what I needed today, your layout rocks!
Posted by: Raven | December 10, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Gorgeous layout of course! Love how you used them. :)
Posted by: Wendy Hammer (Reed) | December 10, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Nice layout. Nice use of the Keep It Simple theme.
Posted by: Cynthia Larson | December 10, 2011 at 09:41 AM
love how you cut out the sentiments!
Posted by: Mary in IL | December 10, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Great LO - love the way you've used the stamps - fab fab fab :)
Posted by: Allycat | December 10, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Great layout.......love the photos too!
Posted by: cindy | December 10, 2011 at 09:49 AM