My Minds Eye

July 16, 2008 by carina

So I was with my friend Jen B. (Art Director at My Minds Eye) yesterday and she gave me a peek at the new line at My Minds Eye (that’s a scrapbooking company for all you non-scrappers out there). Holy cow, it is BEAUTIFUL. They have all these gorgeous elements with glitter letters and glitter paper. Normally, I am not a “glitter” person, but she COMPLETELY converted me! The stuff is fabulous and will be showing at the CHA conference this weekend. If you want to peek at the lines, look here: mymindseye.com.

It’s pretty awesome to look at on the Internet, but wait until you HOLD the stuff! It is awesome!

SWATCHES Giveaway!

July 14, 2008 by carina

Hey all! Theresa is giving away parts of the swatches collection today at DigiShopTalk and Digi Nirvana’s Forum (in the Happy Place). You should take a look and give it a try when you get a chance! It’s free to sign up in the forum and there are giveaways every week.

Happy Scrapbooking! More of the SWATCHES COLLECTION to come!

99 cent SALE

July 11, 2008 by carina

Hi everyone! Digi nirvana is having a 99 cent sale starting Monday July 14 and ending Wednesday July 16! Be sure to check it out! Tons of items will be included in this sale including kits, paper packs, elements, and alphas!

The Digi Scrap Club

July 8, 2008 by carina 2 Comments

Hi ladies! For anyone I have talked to about starting a Digi Scrap Club, I have two new polls up for you guys to answer! Take a look and we will talk! If you have any other suggestions on the Digi Scrap Club, be sure to post them here! The first one will be at my house and I will give a tutorial on Adobe Photoshop Elements at the beginning for everyone just getting started! Bring your laptap!

Fourth of July

July 7, 2008 by carina 2 Comments

We had a great fourth of July! We went to Kaysville to be with family and check out the water parade. We then had a quiet BBQ at Mary’s house and walked to the Sugarhouse fireworks (If I had any idea it was going to be a mile there and back…I don’t know if I would have agreed!).

here’s some pics!

Flissa and her second cousin Austin getting in the pool clothing and all!

Siri, cold and wet.

Uncle Nate, cousin Lola, Siri and Flissa and fireworks!

Josh and Hey Jude

June 30, 2008 by carina 3 Comments

So I’ve been meaning to post this picture of Josh and his big win. We were at the Millcreek Festival (organized by our good friend Aimee McConkie) and we stopped by the Zion’s Bank booth. Siri really wanted a soda…but anyone who stopped at that booth had to sing for a treat. So Josh being the good father that he is, asked what they wanted him to sing. They said they didn’t care as long as it wasn’t “Happy Birthday” (they were pretty sick of that one). So Josh sang, “Hey Jude.” The girls loved it so much that Josh was declared the official winner of the day and won this fun goodie basket.

Just a regular Ole Day

June 27, 2008 by carina 3 Comments

These a couple of quick pictures we took this morning! I just felt like the girls looked so sweet this morning! (I guess I feel that everyday but I actually had the camera within reaching distance this morning).

Siri was insistent on taking a couple of pictures of me and Flissa. Not bad for 4-year-old with the light behind her subjects, eh?

Congrats on the winners in the Happy Place in the forum! Have fun with your free letters of love quickbooks!

Jane Austin

June 17, 2008 by carina 2 Comments

I saw this on Liz Budd’s site and I had to try it because I am such a Jane Austin fan (or freak…which every you prefer). This is what I am (if you click on the link you can take a the test).

Take the Quiz here!

I am not the least surprised that I am Elizabeth Bennett!:)

Look at this cute guy!

June 16, 2008 by carina 4 Comments

My sister-in-law had me make this for my nephew’s upcoming first birthday…Isn’t he a cute guy!

In other wonderful news, the website is back in business! You’ll notice some of the descriptions are missing, but those will come back soon. There is also a brand new forum! Check out the happy place because the first 50 people to signup and make a comment in that column will get a gift certificate to sample something from the shop.

You’ll also notice Alica and Megan’s stuff up now too! Check out there stuff at: http://www.diginirvana.com/zen_cart.store

Here’s is my new mini line…currently only 2 paper packs are up(only the first one is show here)!

Website

June 2, 2008 by carina 3 Comments

It is the never-ending website saga. So, just to let everyone know what has been happening. My hosting company changed to a new platform 3 weeks ago. Long story short, the platform did not support my downloads. It took two weeks for them to figure this out, so I had to move to a NEW hosting company. Well, before all the files could be retrieved from the old hosting company, they deleted the account. So NOW they are uploading all of the databases again so they can be moved over to the new hosting company. The new website design has been finished for a long time and I have just been calling everyday to get the status and HOPE they are finished with this process. So I am REALLY sorry everyone, but the good part is there will be new stuff up and a new look when it goes online. Everyone keep your fingers crossed that it goes up by Wednesday! I am SO ready for this to be over with so I can just design again!

Siri’s Message

May 31, 2008 by carina

Siri wanted to say something:

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Once again, Digi Nirvana…

May 31, 2008 by carina 3 Comments

So I am told that Digi Nirvana will be back up and running sometime on Monday. I am SO sorry for the inconvenience everyone! The website is coming back new and improved! There will even be a new forum (which probably won’t be up until Wednesday).

In other news, Siri had an emergency room visit at 1am in the morning last night. I’m not going into the details because it is too sad and too gross. Basically, she had been vomiting for 24 hours and was getting worse. Turns out she was clogged from the other end. She is feeling much better today (after nap and fluids), but is complaining because she wants to eat (and, of course, cannot). She is now on the BRAT (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) diet for a couple of days. It’s been a rough week with the girls but we’re glad both of them are okay (Flissa was sick for a couple of days with the stomach flu before this AND there is the bleeding thumb incident—what, haven’t told you about it? Basically, she had a thumb that would not stop bleeding…not much more other than a frantic mom, a run to the pediatricians office and a frantic mom).

All’s well that ends well.

Top Ten Things I Miss about Minnesota

May 28, 2008 by carina 2 Comments

So I think Josh would disagree with my top ten, but here it is:

TOP TEN REASONS I WILL MISS MINNESOTA

10. The Mall of America + Ikea (yes, right next to each other)—What? You didn’t expect this to make my list? Come on! I lived in MINNESOTA…what else was there to do in the sub zero weather?

9. The Lakes—It’s not called the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes for nothing! Michelle V., I’m totally going to miss being a Beach bum with you this summer!

8. Duluth & the Olcott House—Lake Superior was beautiful and the bed & breakfast a total treat!

7. CTC, University of Minnesota Student Housing—Yes, the management was unpredictable, but did you see our backyard playground? Not to mention the community! Miss you Alicia & Nick, Hun Woo, Lucia & Noelle, Lucy, Abby, Heather & Kyla, Lori, Smith family, Moss family, and the entire Gudmunssen clan!!!

6. The Children’s Museum & the Minnesota Zoo—I couldn’t choose one. I just couldn’t. I loved them both so much!

5. The St. Anthony neighborhood strip—Muffeletta (yummy calamari!), library (within walking distance), Bibelot (my one-stop shop for gifts), and the Speedy Mart (Only one diaper left?)

4. Praire Home Companion—I will have to listen every Sunday to remind myself of the place where the women are strong, the men are good looking, and all the children are above average. PS If you ever get a chance to go to the live show, it is COMPLETELY worth it!

3. The State Fair—Yes, cheese curds and deep-fried candy bar on a stick, you will be missed! What other place in the world can I pay to eat a month’s worth of calories and then get sick from them on the rides (I believe Michelle and Matt will never be forgiven!). Oh, and I have to include my favorite stuff for anyone going this year: the corn on the cob, deep fried cookies, Sweet Martha’s Cookies, Australian potatoes, (of course, the cheese curds and deep fried candy bar), wild rice hamburger, corn dog, and mini donuts.

2. Our 4th of July Tradition—I actually have no idea how we are going to pull this one off in UT. Our fab tradition always included a day at Bunker Beach (swimming and sun bathing) then the fireworks in Stillwater, MN (which of course included dinner, a visit to the creamery for ice cream, and the bulk candy store). Oh, how I am going to miss those fireworks on the St. Croix coordinated to music!!!

1. All the friends we left behind—This was a no brainer. A bit sentimental, but the truth. We miss you all and will see you next summer when Josh and Steve go to boundary waters (Charis & Amy P., What do you think about house guests?)! And, darn it, I’ve got to figure out a reason to go to NYC so I can visit you guys in PA, Julie and Greg!

The number one reason I will not miss Minnesota? The weather—but I’m guessing this is at the top of every Minnesotan’s list.

Woe…My website!

May 26, 2008 by carina 4 Comments

I have to say “sorry” to all about the current state of the website. It is entirely out of my hands right now with my hosting company doing all sorts of weird things to it. It has been so frustrating, but be prepared to see the new website this coming week with addition of two more designers, Alicia and Megan!

Oh, and Amy P. I just downloaded the ‘trail’ pictures, and I will be sure to get that story up soon!

Because, I can’t get to those pics right now (and I REALLY should go to bed), I will just share one quick story. We attended our new ward on Sunday. We are really liking it (but we miss you St. Paul Ward!). Siri, jumped right into Primary and had a great time. It also so happened that the Sunbeams were giving the sharing time for the entire Primary that day. All the sunbeams decorated little yellow visors and wore yellow shirts over their church clothing. The children were asked several different questions, but this was the best one: “How can you shine for him (Heavenly Father)?”

One child said, “When I obey my father and mother.” Another said, “When I am a good big sister.” Then it was Siri, who was asked, “How can you shine for him?” Her very serious reply, “By rainbows.” Ha ha ha! Just trying to make our mark on the new ward!

We are moved!

May 21, 2008 by carina 4 Comments

I wish I had the time to write more about the antics of our move…hopefully, I will get around to writing up everything this weekend. But, just so everyone knows, we are here safe and sound after airport waiting, slap-happy midnight cleaning parties, and hurried-graduations.

We will miss everyone in Minnesota. We made so many good friends. Josh and I will have to write our top ten list soon!

Love you all!