321 Stamp: Launching Creativity

A new look & it's moon landing day no less!

I wanted to thank Michelle Laycock for the new blog look. What a coincidence that this would be ready to unveil on today, the 40th anniversary of the moon landing! I know Michelle caught the significance of today as well in her posting for today.

I happened to have been the same age that my daughter is now when we landed on the moon (9) -- and I can still remember watching that grainy black and white TV image and my parents waking us up to see Neil Armstrong step outside. Little did I know then the role that the space program would play in my life. I grew up to be a television reporter (in a former career) who covered the space shuttle program -- and my husband still does as the very knowledgable space expert for CBS News. If you want to know anything about space, just check out Bill's website here. He's the best there is (and he follows in the footsteps of some great space journalists we've known and loved.) On the space coast, the anniversary of Apollo 11 has been a big deal -- and it's wonderful to see it get so much attention everywhere. Thanks again Michelle -- and hope everyone likes the look. And now you know a little bit more about the meaning of "3-2-1 Stamp".

Check back tomorrow to see my groovy new watermark on a cute Big Shot die cut project!

Nice Blog Thoughts

Virginia Killmore was kind enough to let me know that she had nominated me for an "I love your blog" award on her blog that you can check out here. Thanks Virginia. These online awards ask that you pass it on and share it with other bloggers. There are so many stamping related blogs that I visit, many of them wonderful Stampin' Up ideas, that I could never narrow it down to just seven I love. So I'm going to share some other blogs I love to visit from time to time for creative inspiration or just for fun. Thanks Virginia and happy blog hopping! Take time to be creative today.

The Pioneer Woman - a unique, well-written blog with recipes, photo tips and her real-life love story.

Cathy Zielske - Simply Scrapbooks creative director offers up wry wit and design tips

Stacy Julian - love this Simple Scrapbooks founder's approach to scrapbooking and life in general. I want to be her when I grow up!

Donna Downey - be inspired!

Alicia Paulsen - Posey Gets Cozey at this visual feast for the eyes -- a fabric lovers dream.

Etsy - okay, this may be a website and not a blog, but I love the idea of supporting crafters through this online "crafter's market". Need a custom, handmade gift? This is the place to start.

Ali Edwards - a life story star and inspiration. If there was only enough time... she would say to make time!

A new blogger in town

Stop by and visit new blogger Diane Noble. She has some beautiful things to share! Just click on her name to check out her site. Welcome to the "blogosphere" Diane!

Rockin' Blogger!?

A very creative blogger named Jen was nice enough to nominate me as a Rockin' Girl Blogger. I had to laugh, as I'm not sure how rockin' I am -- but I always tell my kids and hubby that I used to be! So I'm supposed to nominate five others who haven't already been tagged by someone else. Also check my right column "site I browse" list for inspiration places I love to visit. And be sure to click on any name in this post to go check out their rockin' blogs. Thanks Jen!

1. Michele (she rocks in person as well!)
2. Chris (always inspiring ideas)
3. Linda (designs and writes from the heart)
4. Erika (who defines rockin')
5. Pam (creativity plus)