Friday, April 4, 2008

It's been a great week!

I didn't get a lot of scrapping in this week, but it's been a fun scrappy week for me all the same. Monday I got this in the mail. Yep! My new Canon Rebel XTi. WOOHOOOOO! This baby is the Big Time! You can FEEL it just by how much it weighs! ;) I feel like a Big Kid now. LOL! (Thanks Kevin for letting me splurge for this baby!)





I also picked up a few lenses with my order and I have to say that this one is my FAVORITE! It's only $90 and you can buy it at this link. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html(I'm too lazy tonight to link the words all fancy! LOL!) I was enabled to buy it by reading a post on Willow Traders about it. It's not a general use lens, but if you love those close-up portrait photos of people with the blurry backgrounds, this is the lens you should try! ;)

Here IS a shot I took of Owen playing on the computer using this lens. Cool, eh?! Can't wait to learn more about what I can do with this camera! So fun!


Well, if you're going to get a new camera, . . . you need a new camera bag to carry your new toy in, right?! This is the one I wanted, but I wasn't willing to fork out the money for it. :) It's soooo cute, though. If you want to see where you can buy this $170 camera bag, click on this link. http://www.jill-e.com/sml_bone_cb.html



This is the camera bag I ended up getting! And I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised. I wasn't able to find a lot of reviews of it online, so it was a little bit of a leap of faith for me.

I mean, it's cute and all in the photo, but I wasn't sure how it would be on the inside. This thing is made sooooooo well! The material has a great substantial feel to it, and the inside is filled with lots of padded, moveable "walls" that attach with velcro, so you can configure it any way you want. It's a really great bag! I picked up the black one from the All My Memories site. http://www.allmymemories.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=183

But you can get the brown one for cheaper and see detailed pictures of it at the Walmart site.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5750779#ShortReviewTitleBar

Okay, so that's a great way to begin the week, right? :) Well . . . then on Tuesday, I found out that I made the Gettin' Sketchy team. WOOHOOOO! I am really lovin' sketches lately! This site has a different sketch each month. Sometimes you can win a kit, and other times you play just for fun. Come on by and check it out sometime! http://gettinsketchy.blogspot.com/

Last fall I won an April GDT spot at I Am A Scrapaholic. Soooo, guess what popped up on my doorstep this week? This totally cute Celebration Themed Kit from I Am A Scrapaholic! WOOHOO! I'm excited to get a chance to play with it this weekend.
This month I Am A Scrapaholic is celebrating their 2nd Birthday andare having all kinds of great games, challenges and PRIZES!!! Want to win a 3-month subscription? Well, . . . what you waitin' for? Come on over and PLAY! http://www.iamascrapaholic.com/ Earn points all month for a chance at the GRAND PRIZE. Read more about it on their message board under the "Discussion" tab on the home page.

I gotta get my booty scrapping this weekend! Kevin and I are leaving on a cruise for his work next weekend, and I have so many DT assignments to get done before I go!
Alright, I'm feeling a little long-winded tonight. I'll give you a break for now. But I have some more great things to pass along to you in my next post. So be sure to check back!
Until then! XOXOXOXOX
Jana

6 comments:

  1. Congrats Jana! Greaat purchase. I just bought myself a Rebel last week too! Mine came with a bag so I didn't get a choice, its not as cute as yours and it has Canon plastered across the front - my hubby said "Gee look, it says STEAL ME" right across it - LOL. If you didn't buy any filters, I recommend getting a UV filter if only to protect your lense. Its worth the money and cheaper to replace if it gets scratched then buying a new lense would be.

    I'm excited that your our GD at IAAS this month. I know you're going to do fabulous work with the kit :)

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  2. Wow Jana, you did have a great week ! Hey im gonna email you too, but where did you get your rebel and how much was it ? I know they have come down a bit in price so i may now be able to get one, woohoo ! i really need a good camera, mine just isnt cutting the mustard ! And yes, i love that lens you got !
    Im totally gonna check out your gettin sketchy site , i have just recently only discovered the joy of sketches !
    Im so glad we are on CA together now, just like the SD days !
    Ok, im loving those pink paislee stamps from noel, i have an issue and drop over 100 bucks every time i shop there, im due for another binge soon ! UGH !
    Ok, have a great scrappy weekend, wow another cruise ! you lucky girl !
    Cant wait to see all your DT stuff come flowing out !
    TTYS !
    HUGS
    XXXX
    JENN :)

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  3. YAY! Congrats on your new purchase! You will LOVE having it!!!

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  4. WOW!!! love all the new goodies (especially the camera!!) Very cool too about the lens! Have fun with your new toy and congrats on the Getting' Sketchy team! :)

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  5. Your new camera rocks!!! I can't wait to see all the great shot's your gona get!!

    :) Yay!!! you cruisin' fool!

    Oh and I can't wait to check out the new sketch site...I just love sketches!

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  6. First you, then Kim, then Jenn!! I think Morgan is next in line for this camera. Take more pictures so I can drool!

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