WE ARE MOVING TO A BETTER PLACE!

Before we start celebrating my birthday in February, I would like to introduce my new blog. I decided to move to typepad so I could offer more features for you. I am still working on it and that are many things to come yet, but when I was about to start my birthday celebration I thought why not? and hubby agreed. 

Don't let perfection become procrastination.

Something I have been working on is to start something even though I am not sure if it is the way I would love it to be. And then I am focusing on the rule of 90/10 here. I hope you enjoy our new digi home.

www.simplyjbstudio.com

NEW RELEASES REVEAL AND DOUBLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

This week I paired up with a new sweet and talented friend to bring you a beautiful collection. Meagan of Meagan's Creations was such a sweet and inspirational partner.

Last week I opened the Love Season with Sweet Love and today we are releasing another very romantic collection that includes full kit, journal cards, wordart clusters and add-on bits.

Love is in the air, baby.

MY EXPERIENCE AT START FRESH EVENT AND LAYOUT "CREATE WITH INTENTION"

As you know, I'm a member of Simple Scrapper Community and I really like all the resources and great support and motivation Jennifer offers every month.

BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY HELPS US 
BE FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS.

Every year, she gives members Start Fresh Workbook and host an event to get us started. It is such a great tool to have our ideas, plans and projects all in one place. It's not my first workbook as I had downloaded and used the 2014 version, however it is the first time I participated in the event and I think it helped me get organized and ready to start my creative journey in 2015.

COMING THIS WEEK: A DOUBLE SNEAK-PEEK GIVEAWAY

Today is Tuesday. It means we have a new sneak-peek giveaway. 

And today it feels even more special because we have a DOUBLE GIVEAWAY.

LOVE LOVE LOVE AT THE SHOP

I know it's a bit early, but I just can't resist the celebration of Love. I get really excited about having a special day to show people my love. Here in Brazil, Valentine's Day is only celebrated by couples, but we usually take our daughter with us, after all she is the fruit of our Love and we have a special day - or night - together.

In two occasions, I made mini albums as a gift to my husband, I love making mini albums. I'll be posting them here soon.

WEEK 2 OF A PHOTO A DAY - JANUARY

Another week of A Photo A Day Project inspired by The Digital Press. Some days ago I shared Week 1. This is my first photography project and I'm loving it.

THE BIG REVEAL POST: THIS WEEK'S RELEASE, STORE I AM GUESTING, KIT WINNER & $10 COUPON WINNER

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and get comfortable because there are lots to be announced today. Let's start with this week's release and giveaway winner.

We are heading to the end of the second week of 2015 and my question for you is Are you feeling lucky? Do you feel hopeful to accomplish everything you are aiming for this year?

For me, feeling lucky has all to do with feeling grateful. I think gratitude creates a positive energy that makes everything flows in our lives. I talked about it a little bit in the guessing game post this week.

SPECIAL GUESSING GAME WITH A CHANCE TO WIN $10!

COMING THIS WEEK: SNEAKY PEEK GIVEAWAY

Do you feel lucky? 

So, leave your comment for a chance to win the kit that is coming to the shop this week.

JANUARY JOURNALING CHALLENGE: NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

As you already know, I've been hosting the journaling challenge over at the GingerScraps forum since last November and the January challenge is hot! There are so many people participating. That is the January fresh start atmosphere I love, people getting engaged and deciding to do things they want to do!

A PHOTO A DAY: JANUARY

As mentioned in the January Goals post, I decided to keep things simple by having only a few small monthly goals, rather than committing to large projects.  I also discussed how I will be focusing on unfinished projects instead of committing to new ones as mentioned in the Unfinished Projects Take 1 post.

…And then I was browsing TDP forum and found Amanda’s inspiration sheet for a photo a day and I thought to myself, it won’t hurt.

Really? Are you committing to new projects?
MY ANSWER: YES.

SCRAPBOOKING WITH JUST BECAUSE STUDIO DESIGNS AND SUPER SALE!

Last time I shared layouts using my designs was in November and there are some new products added to the store, besides that we have a great sale running, so I guess it's a good moment to share layouts with you again. (read on to get more information about the sale)

Seeing my products in use is the best way you can really see what you are getting when you purchase my designs.

DIGITAL BESTIES REVEAL AND WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

Start Fresh event started over Simple Scrapper. On the first day, Jennifer asked us to reflect about our creative journey and one of the items that I added to my accomplishments as a scrapper is the friends I made. 

I am very happy for being able to make friends and enjoy great moments with them online. It's so cool to learn about their traditions and lyfestyle which sometimes is so different from mine since we live in different countries. I love the oppportunity of meeting people from all around the world.

UNFINISHED PROJECTS | TAKE 1

As the new year was approaching and almost all I could think of was my resolutions for 2015, one particular item popped in to my mind everyday for the last couple of months: Unfinished projects. 

SNEAKY PEEK GIVEAWAY: COMING THIS WEEK

Another great collab is arriving at GingerScraps and it's time for a quick giveaway.

This is huge! Designed by 4 hands. I bet you don't want to miss.

You know what to do, just leave a comment below and cross your fingers.

JANUARY GOALS

I've been setting New Year's Resolutions every year for the last four years. After some reflection, I realize I had very good days, new opportunities, great achievements and also failures and none of them - I said none of them - were due to my resolutions. I say that because I find myself lost on my own planners and goals and all notes  after the first quarter of the year. So sad realization.

That's for a new year, new me.

FREEBIE: TURNING THE PAGE JANUARY DESKTOP PREMADE PAGE

Last month, sweet Mônica made a Christmas Quick Page to offer as a freebie and I loved it.

I really did. 

I loved it so much that I added my daughter's photo, printed 4 of them, framed and gave as a Christmas present to her grandparents and great-grandparents. 

MY ONE LITTLE WORD 2015 | REAL

P.S.: We moved to a better place, you can read this post in our new home.

Back in November I shared a little bit about my one little word project also known as OLW and how my life was affected by my word. Today I am here to share my word choice for 2015. I don't believe I have much to share this time since all the reflection made in getting real post was the prompt to my choice. 

The word I chose for 2015 was REAL. If you read the getting real post, you must understand why - not very creative, but totally meaningful.

TURNING THE PAGE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

First of all I want to thank you so much for all the Happy New Year Wishes. I hope you have the most amazing year ever! You brought a smile to my face leaving such kind comments. 

Now for the news you are waiting for.

BUFFET COLLECTION | TURNING THE PAGE

It's the first of a new month - and a new year! 
It means it is time for Buffet, lots of goodies you can add to your plate and be delighted.

The color swatch chosen is so cute and I couldn't resist the new year approach. If you are a bit like me, you want to kick off 2015 scrapping your resolutions and hopes for the year. This kit is a must-have!