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A giveaway plus a layout share

A giveaway plus a layout share

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So today's all about my comrade in arms and erstwhile smoking buddy Miss Donna Downey. Donna has two more (and final) books out in her killer Yes, It's a Scrapbook series: A Photos-First Approach to Designing Layouts and Fabric Scrapbooking. I've got two of each, so I'm giving a set away to two blog readers with a bit of that Irish-Catholic Downey-esque luck on their sides. Could it be you?

But wait, there's MORE!

The more part is this. I have a confession. I briefly paged through one of the sets I'm giving away. I'm sorry. That's bad, isn't it? I couldn't resist. Truly. And as I was flipping through the Designing Layouts book, I wondered to myself, "Hmmmm, could I make a cool page using one of her designs?" And then, rather than wait for the voices inside my head to answer, I simply shouted out: YES! YES WE CAN!"

So here's the design I chose:

Donna

And I did what Donna encourages you to do throughout the book (and she shows samples on every gate fold!)… I flipped it, and made it work for the photos I had. And because I already had some killer journaling, this page came together in about and hour.

Thelayout

I used my much loved HP Photosmart 8750 printer to print a full bleed, edge-to-edge title strip (and used a font called  Rosewood for the title—and might I add, if you like super ornate display type like this, a good rule of thumb? Use it for short, big titles. That's how it works best.) I also printed out my photos from a bunch of really goofy shots we took last Friday night with my little point-and-shoot, and I think they're perfect for this.

(We also took a series of shots with my friend C.T.—who introduced me and Dan, lo those many  years ago.) Here is C.T. and me, with me looking much like the whitish, subterranean cave dwellers in the movie The Descent, about to take a lethal but tasty bite of her naturally sculpted cheek bone:

Thisone

(Remember how some of you thought I looked so great in that toilet shot the other day? Remember people, it's called Selective Photo Editing (SPE). Go ahead, stand in front of a sun-flooded window, holding a camera a foot directly above your head and look straight up. You'll swear you're ready for the next season of Make Me a Supermodel, too! Chins be GONE!)

Oh, and one more shot of me and Dan that didn't make it onto the layout, but will DEFINITELY be part of the 2008 Christmas Newsletter.

Thatone

We're sure not as young and hip as cute Elsie and her friends, but damn, we should earn points for trying. Afterall, I DID get that new shirt.

Okay, where the hell is this post going?

Leave your name. I will draw two winners to receive both of Donna's books, tonight at around 9 p.m. C.S.T. And one of those set will be rife with the discarded epithelial cells of yours truly. Now THAT is a value-added!

Good luck.

Love,
Cathy

{comments are now closed! will have winners shortly!}

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Comments

  3. Anne Farrar says

    Please pick me, pick me, pick me…….
    Love your new shirt too Cathy, very trendy.
    Anne (Aus)

  4. Lietje says

    bwahahaaaa i’m looking forward to you christmas newsletter 😉

    and I would really really really love to receive one of the twins.

  5. JenniB says

    I have Donna’s other books – she even signed them for me at Crop Bowl back in February! I need to complete my set! 🙂

    PS: Love the shirt!

  8. patti says

    haha…i must admit i have been waiting for the next terlit self portrait but the coppin’ a feel is quite amusing too! Pick me pick me!!! you won’t regret sending your disgarded cells to my home in Pennsylvania!! really…

  12. Maribeth O'Dell says

    I would love to get my hands on Donna’s new books. Thanks for always making me smile, Cathy!

  13. Cathy says

    I never win these things and if you pick me, everyone would think it’s because we have the coolest name. But it’s worth a chance! I don’t care if you wrote in the books either..

  14. Christine says

    You are soo hysterical, I can’t take it!!!!LOL
    I even get my dh to check out your blog! You won him over with the whole Tom Cruise spoof!!
    Have a great day!

  19. Meghan E says

    Pick me! Pick me! Please? 🙂

    Love the boob shot! Thats hysterical. Should definitely be part of your Christmas newsletter 🙂 I actually gave my husband a framed copy of a boob shot that a friend took of us.

  23. Judy says

    Love Donna & love YOU! HAve both of your books & would love to have a couple of Donna’s! Hope you had fun at the EVENT this weekend, or wait, has it happened? ~ J

  24. Cheryl R says

    Love your blog, Cathy. I never win on these blog giveaways, but what the heck. BTW-Love the new top!

  25. Heather says

    Love you and Donna! Would love to get some free stuff too! Thanks for the chance!

    Heather G.

  27. René says

    I laughed so hard this morning while reading your blog post that coffee came out of my nose…seriously!

  28. angie says

    I think yellow should be your new orange. It makes your skin light up! Great photos too!!

    Angie

  29. gina says

    I’ll have to try that layout – yours looks great – and yes the journaling rocks!

    Would love the twins…

  30. MistyD says

    TOTALLY adorable picts of you and hubbs! And the one that didn’t make it in – it’s just too funny! You MUST do SOMETHING with it! Oh and I truely NEED that DD Fabric book. Yep. NEED it. 😉

  34. corinne delis says

    bwhahahaha that last photo is so me and my husband, I think I have a few of these kind of photo’s as well(can men ever behave ;), takes guts to post them girl. oh and btw would love to win the books 🙂

    corinnexxx

  35. Joanne says

    haha…love today’s blog. Looks to me like Dan has already gotten his hands on the twins!! Love ya Cathy…Dan, Aidan and Coley too!

  37. Sherry Mescher says

    Your are inspiring… Hope to meet you at Donna’s event this week. Sherry

  39. Helle says

    I just adore those pictures of you and Dan! And I am very envious about hoe great you look in yellow! Thanks for always making me smile!
    Helle.

  42. valerie says

    is there a connection between getting the twins and Dan *ahem* holding one of the twins?

    i’m just wondering, is all.

  43. Sarah L says

    Oh I would love these…I ahve the first set and need these to complete my set…plus I just love books!!

  45. janine kaye says

    putting my hat in the ring! lovin’ the new shirt..and i think that photo should be on the front of your christams cards…pride of place..love it!! ROFLMAO!!

  47. Dawn H says

    should be an interesting newsletter!! I was thinking of doing the same shot and using it as my christmas card!! LOL LOL Love it!! Pick me!! Dawn H

  53. Denise von Minden says

    I love that you are giving away “twin” books and then you leave us with a pic of hubby grabbing one of the “twins!” How clever! 🙂

    Love the site and love that you make me laugh almost everyday!

  54. lalalee says

    YAY – pick me. You totally should use the titty grab shot as your new blog banner too…and call it life, scrapbooking, and the persuit of a random grope whilst snapping pics.
    Cheers,
    Lee 🙂

  55. Amy W says

    Thanks for the early morning laugh!!! Great layout too….I’d love a chance to get Donna’s books!

  58. Gloria says

    I seriously can’t go a day without reading your blog! You kill me Cathy!

    gloria in Md.

  62. Jennifer K says

    Layout looks great (as always.) I’d love to get my hands on DD’s new books.

  63. Kim says

    I have both of your books and would love to have Donna’s to add to my scrapbooking library. Thanks for your blog, it adds a smile to my day.

  67. Lourdes says

    Love the layout and the last picture speaks a thousand words…just not too sure what they are right now. 🙂

  70. Nadia from Atlanta says

    You really really crack me up. Even when I’m feeling down and sad, I find myself laughing at your posts! The boob picture is hilarious! Thank you for a good laugh!

  73. Jane says

    Oh sure….I just bought one of those books! But if I win I will give mine to my best friend…promise!

    Jane

  75. Christy Pair says

    Groovy page- thanks for all you share. Can you share those books with me? Please?

  76. Robyn says

    Pick me, pick me. Love the LO and the stories. What a great way to start a Monday.

  77. Anne Clausen says

    I don’t get picked much for things, so this would be a big boost! Please pick me…please.

  81. Jenny says

    I love the new shirt… but at 7:30am on a Monday I don’t know if my eyes were ready to see you getting felt up. I’m sure by 10 I’ll be laughing my arse off and wondering what my family would say if they recieved a similar picture from me and my hubs. You truly crack me up.

  83. Casie says

    Ohhh man… I would love me some Cathy Z. DNA infused DD goodness!! What a glorious combination that would make. And that Rosewood font is awesome too!

  84. Charlotte B. says

    you are soooo fashion forward… everywhere I look this season is YELLOW!! Love the layout… so fun! now for the begging… pick me pick me pick me!!!

  86. kitty whitlow says

    Ha love the shot for the christmas newsletter. love the layout too
    Kitty W

  87. Rose says

    OMG Cathy! Lord how I luv you woman, so good to know that Dan realizes what a wonderful woman he has, the grope shot proves it ROFL!
    I would luv to win the Divine Mrs. D’s book and the fact that one of them has discarded epithelial cells from you makes it even more wonderful. I swear that I won’t use said epithelial cells for cloning tiny Cathy Z’s as brilliant as they would be. NO really I swear, want me to sign a statement?
    Thanks for being so generous with your stuff and your cells:)
    Peace~
    Rose

  88. Meghan says

    so i’m one of those lurkers. have been for quite some time now. love your blog. it makes me smile. Your first book is the reason I started scrapbooking!

  89. Ellen says

    I’m in for this give-away! Have been wanting to have a look at these books for a while now… so these twins (or just one of them, if we must seperate them…) will find a happy home if send to me.

  90. Beth D says

    Okay I am bound to get lucky here! Love your blog, lady. I got a small sewing machine last Christmas so I really need that book aboud using fabric. So pick me, pick me! Okay now I am tired… better get back to my day job.

  91. Dawn says

    I have the same kinda pics…I think that I am in a wedding dress and my new husband is going in for a touch!! That one has not made it into the scrapbook yet.

    Thanks for making me laugh on a Monday morning…it was that or kill the 15 yr old boy…I do reserve the right to do it later on thou.

    Dawn

  94. maria c. says

    Cathy,
    You are off the hook!!!
    You guys are so adorable. I guess there is still hope for the rest of us.(smile)

    Thanks

    MAria C.

  95. Vicki Hall says

    Woo hoo – I could certainly use some inspiration for all those “hubby groping my body” pictures that never quite made it into the other scrapbooks! Blessings, Vicki

  100. Cricket says

    You are always great for starting me day out with a smile!

    Happy Monday!!

    smiles,

  101. Nancy says

    That picture of you and Dan is hysterical! 🙂

    Cannot wait to hold Donna’s new books in my hands, I love her sketches! Hmm, maybe I can do a layout tonight with the sneak peak you have given us… hmmm…… I’ll let you know! 😉

    Nancy

  102. Damaris says

    You are one funny lady. Those Christmas cards are going to be so anticipated this year. Loved the Picture…nothing more classy in my book than a woman having her man cop a feel. WAY TO GO DAN!!!!
    HUGS

  103. Barb says

    Read your witty, blog every chance I get… never leave a comment. However, I think you are a riot! There is my cheesy approach to being selected. (You really are so funny!)

  105. Shannon Simpson says

    Thanks for the laugh this morning. Love your layout and the opportunity to win! ~Shannon in VA

  106. kathleen says

    OMG, I knew I could count on you to brighten my drizzly Monday morning : )
    You always make me laugh!!!!!

  109. Brenda in Indy says

    That pix of you and Dan crack me up!! Would love to win Donna’s books. You guys are great! Love your blog and sense of humor.

  115. annie says

    cathy, you are beyond funny…i really think you should write a book of random blatherings or do stand-up.
    as for me, not so funny…there’s still snow on the ground, so i need the books. desperately…pleeze.

  116. carole says

    hope it’s my lucky day!! Thanks so much for your blog entries, they make my day!

  117. Cindy says

    Loved your pics and your layout! Thought I’d see if I have any of that Irish luck…

  118. meeshka says

    Tomorrow is my birthday
    and I’m turning 43!
    That should be reason enough
    For you to surely pick ole’ me
    But just in case you need more fact
    To make my name your pick
    I’ve just come down with a nasty cold
    And so I’m also sick!

    Now isn’t that just poetic?…
    Mary

  121. jennifer says

    gotta say – reading your blog is the prize! your writing cracks me up…great photo by the way!

  122. Denise Hubbard says

    Love your blog today! What a hoot you are! GOT TO HAVE THE BOOKS!! Newbie and need all the help I can get! I just know my name will surface to the top tonight. Have an awesome day!
    Denise

  127. alicia says

    Seriously love your humor! And I can’t wait to get my hands on Donna’s new books–especially the fabric one!

  128. Amy says

    Love the layout, love the story behind it and love your blog! Oh and I love Donna Downey too! 😉

  134. Kelli Kemmerer says

    This has made my morning!! If there was a contest going on of who is the “hippest” you guys would win hands down!!

  138. Melissa says

    Rock ON!!!! wit yo bad self for giving these away! Love me some DD; I’ve already ordered a download off of her new site and have been anxiously awaiting her next release !!! 😀

  139. Sarah L. says

    ARE YOU KIDDING??? That’s way hip – I swear – the older we get, the COOLER we get!!!

    Anywho – thanks for the chance at those awesome books- heck, if I don’t win – I’m most definitely scraplifting that sweet layout AND that wonderful HIP pose 😉

    Off to find DH……

  141. Kathi (Irish Catholic Good Lass from the Midwest who loves Donna Downey too!) says

    Please please please pick me. And even if you don’t — which I know you will because I am a pasty white midwestern Irish Catholic German lass stuck in the last dredges of Illinois winter or the (HAH!) beginning of spring I am a winner because I hope to meet you later this week at Inspired!! You and Donna and Ali and all of these great ladies INSPIRE me and keep us going…not to mention make us laugh uncontrollably!! THanks!

  143. anne leglise says

    perhaps the luck is on my side since it’s my birthday today ***keepin’ my fingers crossed*** lol nonetheless, you just make me laugh! that is from reading your blog entry regularly.

    have a nice spring monday especially it’s my birthday:-)

  144. Diana Magner says

    24 inches of snow up here in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. School is canceled and I plan to scrapbook. Winning something? … the icing on the cake!

  147. Gina says

    I’d love to get my hands on Donna’s photo book as much as Dan loved to get his hands on your ah-hem….LOL Thanks for the daily smiles! I am also an ex-smoker, WW – going the wrong way on the scale, scrapper!

  148. Rollie says

    Ok I know better then to be drinking while reading your blog, so my monitor is safe!

    I could save you shipping since I will be at INSPIRED this week…that way you could just bring them to me 🙂

  149. Kristina says

    Always up for free stuff….but you rock! Love the layout and the fact that you are soo real!

  152. Laurie says

    Count me in – and I love your witty insights into life in general! Thanks for taking the time to brighten my day with your musings!

  155. Kathy C. says

    Oh, you always seem to make my morning! Gotta love blogs and the internet….Here’s my name to add into the pile of what I’m sure will be thousands….Kathy C.

  156. Dina says

    SO excited about the chance to win Donna’s new book! Enjoy reading your blog — much. If laughter is the best medicine…I shall live forever!

  160. Cheryl says

    I think that last pic should be your Christmas Card this year. It’s touching yet playful.

    Oh yeah, I’d LOVE to win the DD books cause my scraping mojo has been missing for awhile since I discovered card making. Damn, SCS pod people!

    Cheryl H.

  161. Jacki says

    I love starting my day with some Cathy Z. humor! Thanks for making me laugh out loud girlfriend!

  164. cathcrops says

    Please add me to the gazillion other hopefuls 🙂
    PS Lovin the blog, although I don’t always quite get it !!

  168. Rachel says

    Cath, i love it!!! The page is totally cool and – *whispers* – I think you should have used the boob pic, lol. What a great memory. You have such a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Rachel in Toledo

  169. Brandi says

    I NEED these to add to my collection!

    Oh, on a side note, I just wanted to let you know something strange…I take a medication called colazal and the capsules are labeled with CZ! Here’s the strange part (because it’s not strange enough that I’m telling you this)…I often think of you when I take my meds. Did I mention that it’s to treat inflammatory bowel disease? Well, it can’t be as bad as if someone were thinking of me each time they…well, I won’t say it but my initials are BM.

    Have a great day!
    Brandi

  170. Holly Humbert says

    Would love to win one of Donna’s books. I could use something to do on maternity leave…. Love your blog!

  172. kathy says

    What a funny post to read on an early Monday morning! I’d love some free stuff! 😉

  173. debra barker says

    love it! well, all of it, the layout, the xmas card pic…okay, so I am ready to win something today, please.

  175. Vicki A says

    Those would totally make a perfect birthday present for me!!
    Love your blog!!!
    Vicki A

  176. Shelly in the NW says

    i’d love the books and your DNA – and how can I get on that Christmas card list – that’s way better than those letters we always get from the Perfect families we supposedly know. 🙂

  177. Kristi B says

    Oh, pick me!!! I would love to have those books, esp if you touched them! Maybe some of your design prowess would rub off on me!

  178. Sharon F. says

    Cathy you are a hoot! Would love to add to my DD collection of books…
    keep up the fun and crazy antics…its great to start each morning with a bit of your humor…especially a monday morning!

    sharon f
    oakland, ca

  183. StacyS. says

    Thanks for the laugh this morning, Cathy! I have Donna’s first book and would love to give the next two – I love Donna’s work! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Stacy (Alberta, Canada)

  186. Mel says

    Love the pictures. I am sure my husband would like to have some shots taken just like that.

  187. Jenny says

    You are SOOO cool!! Just like cute Elsie and friends!!! Please pick me for the twins…. I loooove Donna.
    Love your blog!!
    Lotsa love
    Jenny in South Africa

  188. Carolyn says

    Can you be any funnier then you already are, girl you are a hoot! I truly love reading what you write. Way to keep it real!

  190. Ginger says

    Love the layout with the fantastic photos of you and your hubby. So fun! Thanks for brightening my morning with your humor on this gloomy Minnesota day and for the chance to win the awesome books!

  191. ana roat says

    HA! My hubby always says that the best way to his heart is thru a handful….boobies rock!!!

    great little top–looks good on you!

    ana

  192. lynne says

    you are just so funny. I love readying your blog. Thanks for the giveaway – now i just have to wish my name into being picked…lol

  194. Anna Beth says

    I want the books, but I don’t think you should use that pic. THERE IS NO TOLIET!! 🙂

  198. Christy says

    Cathy,

    When you pick my name, can you bottle some of that awesome wit and send to me? You are too fricking funny.

    Christy

  199. Heather says

    Not Irish, Catholic, or particularly lucky, but here goes…. please pick my post!

  203. Amy Q says

    Happy Monday! Thanks for putting a smile on my face everyday! LOVE the pics – definately a Christmas Card Photo!

  205. Debbi says

    Too funny! I was browsing through Elsie’s flikr site this weekend wondering why I was never quite that cool even when I was young!

  209. Kellie T says

    Cathy,
    Thanks for the chance to win at the give away. I am looking forward to seeing you and the other ladies at Inspired this weekend! Love the new shirt–and the pick of you and Dan, definitely Christmas card material!
    Thanks,
    Kellie

  211. JaxCheryl says

    I am sooo layout challenged it paralyzes me sometimes. Second guessing is me. Anyway, hands waving in air-pick me! Donna’s book looks awesome. Love the lo and the boob shot. You guys are so much fun. Thanks for the time you put into this blog. I know where to go when I need a good laugh. Oh yeah, thanks for the link to Pdub, love her humor, too.

  212. michele says

    Love the boob cupping picture!!! Why not use it in a layout????? Leaving my name for you!!!

  213. Tara C. says

    Great layout! Love Donna’s books… really want the twins to complete the collection. The anticipation is going to give me panic attacks!

  217. Jayne Hickey says

    Cathy,
    I love that I’ve finally found someone who shares in my unique humor style! Were you a latch-key child as well? That’s the explanation my sisters and I give. Maybe it’s the midwest connection, I was raised in the burbs of Milwaukee but apparently that was not snowy enough for me so I fled to Maine!

    Okay…off to stand in front of the window, bathed in sunlight, looking up, to get that final headshot for my portfolio! Thanks for the tip!

  220. leslie says

    Let’s hear it for twins!!! Books that is… not the ones Michael Scott loves so dearly on Jan. lol
    Leslie

  221. Gina HM says

    Every time I read your blog, my daughter asks, “what are you laughing about, Mom?” Thanks for all the fun and creative goodness you bring to my life (would love to have some book goodness in my life, too)!

  223. Abby Snow says

    Oh my gosh that photo is too funny and I think you are totally as cute as Elsie!

  224. Joan Fowler says

    Oh, oh, oh, I reallllllllly want those books. If I win, I promise to actually read and use them.

  225. Kathryn (aka kate) says

    You always make my day Cathy!
    I know if I need a little chuckle I can stop by your blog for one.
    Thanks for making me smile… sometimes it is more like roflmao!
    Have a great day!

  229. Audrey says

    Hey Cathy,
    I thought my husband was the only one who is always trying to cop a feel! Glad to see he’s not alone. It’s snowing 8 inches (so far) at my Colorado home today, I can’t possibly go out and buy Donna’s twins… so I’m really hoping you’re going to send them in the mail. Can’t wait!
    Audrey

  233. brandy says

    it’s april 7th and i awoke this morning to find flurries… why do we live in minnesota? i could really use some of that irish-catholic donna downey-esque luck.

  234. Michelle Granger says

    I just have to say, I love reading your blog, it always makes me laugh and inspires me. It is nice to see a couple that still enjoy eachother after many years together.

  237. Lisa says

    Do those folks who receive your annual Christmas newsletter actually know how lucky they really are????? Too funny.

  240. Sherryg says

    Your blog always makes me smile and that yellow shirt is certainly a day brightener. And to then find scrapbooking stuff and freebies! Oh what a glorious morning in blogville.

    Sherry

  242. Sue Martin says

    OK, so I have to stop reading your blog in the office. I was LOL and my co-worker asked what was so funny. I would have loved to show him the picture of you and Dan, but I gotta play it safe at work. I’ll show my dh when I get home and he’ll love it.

  243. Lisa says

    Your blog makes me smile..well actually, laugh outloud sometimes! Thanks for that!.

  245. jamie says

    Love to see someone else with a boob cupping hubby…aw, aren’t they special? (The hubby, not the boobs…well, I guess they could be special too, but how would I know?) 😉

  246. Heidi P. says

    Cathy…you so crazy. I’d love a set of twins (books only). Have a great day. Pick me. Pick. me. 🙂

  248. Leigh Anne says

    Love Donna’s stuff and adore your self portraits, especially the one’s with Dan. I can only hope that I am that snuggly and lovey with my husband after that many years.

    Leigh anne

  249. ladyscrap46 says

    there’s a lot of names here but I will give it a shot pick me, please pick me, pick me, pick me, pick me, pick me, pick me, Please pick me

  250. Gayle says

    As a Mom of twins, this is the first and last time you’ll hear me saying “I want another set of twins!”.

  251. Cheryl M says

    You seriously make me laugh out loud all the time – good stuff! I would love a copy of Donna’s books!

  254. Kathy says

    Thanks for making me laugh this morning! I’m Irish Catholic and would love those books!

  257. Stacey R says

    You are too funny! I love when you write about your relationship with Dan. Y’all are so damn cute and funny.

    Thanks for the chance at a giveaway.

    Oh, and thanks for all the pics of the dogs that come through your house. You have the sweetest set-up. I love dogs, but I’m not ready to commit to one full time. I need to put the word out that I’ll dog sit for free.

  261. Kyla says

    Why not share with your neighbours to the north? That would be great!!

    Kyla from Calgary

  263. Lovebug Kat says

    You never fail to make me laugh Cathy, thanks I needed that this morning.

    Love the photos, love the shirt…

    Dan, keep your hands to yourself man, geesh, that wife of yours is so much more than a sex object *wink*

  264. ladyscrap46 says

    I love love Donna oh Cathy pick me pick me please pick me pick me please pick me

  265. Vicki says

    Love Monday morning giggles!! You are way hipper than elsie — she’s only learning from the master!!
    ohhh and PICK ME!

  268. Sarah says

    I am a new lurker and I LOVE your blog. Hilarious at every turn. Please, add my name to the lottery!

  269. Kropster says

    Free stuff … count me in.
    Loved the last photo, gives me so many ideas for my own photo christmas card once the kids leave the nest!!

  271. Tenny says

    i am person # 256(or something like that) wanting cathy’s dead skin cells!!!! oh, i mean 2 of donna’s books. silly me, easily confused.

  273. Jenny says

    Donna’s books look super-fantabulous! And thanks for brightening up a Monday morning…

  274. Jenn says

    I’ll leaving my name for the drawing…but I really just want to chat about Rock of Love…WHO IS HE GOING TO PICK? If he picks that Brat doll I’m gonna scream!

  276. Jill says

    That last picture…that’s totally what my husband would do. Except I guess I’m not as cool as your are Cathy ‘casue I would be slapping his hand away. Hopefully I will win the books you’ve touched and some of your coolness will rub off on me…my husband would appreciate it! 🙂

  277. Dawn M. says

    Damn girl, you really know how to start someone’s morning. I think I peed my pants when I saw that last shot of you and Dan. I think my husband and Dan were twin separated at birth. Too funny.

    Dawn

  279. Stefanie says

    Uh, don’t want to make you pay additional shipping charges…..but I’d love to have and work with Donna’s books!
    Kind regards, Stefanie (The Netherlands)

  281. Susan says

    thanks for the laugh this morning. love the picture of you and dan. 😉
    i would love to have miss dd’s books.
    please pick me!!!!
    have a great day,
    s

  283. Kim H says

    You crack me up! I love when I can read a post from you first thing in the morning! makes me smile—you bless me!

    Love love love to get me hands on those books!

  285. Heidi P. says

    Dan is the man, once again. Love his willingness to play–just like my hubby. We are lucky. Love to have those books, too. Thanks.

  288. Valerie Spence says

    I’d so love Donna’s new books – I’ve just finished reading her “creative albums” and it gave me an excuse to place an order for more scrapbook supplies – NEEDED 7 Gypsies tag album!
    Cathy, my hubby would be soo pleased to know that my latest scrapbooking books were FREE!

  292. Dana says

    Reading your blog always makes me smile. You are so real and your pictures make me laugh, especially the last one! Cool layout too!

  294. Jessica S says

    Love your layout with cool journaling and pics. I would love to get my hands on Donna’s latest. Pick me:) Jess

  295. Jessica S says

    Love your layout with cool journaling and pics. I would love to get my hands on Donna’s latest. Pick me:) Jess

  296. Kelly Jo says

    I just spit out my milk…
    Please toss my name in the hat (if anyone still does that).

  297. karlalala says

    love the boob shot!!! pick me!! oh crap, do i even have a chance!?!?! i’m the 293rd poster!!! bah!

    i’m glad i wasn’t drinking tea when i saw your blog…

  300. Erika says

    Pick me, pick me!!!! Love your LO! And by the way, I have a hubby who likes to do that last pose (the one that didn’t make it into your LO) with me also. Men!!!!! Guess that means they still love us.

    Happy Monday to you!

  303. Greta Williams says

    Pretty, pretty, pretty, PRETTY ple-e-e-ease!!! If I win, I’ll jump up and down with overabundant excitement and Dan could hold MY 38DD’s in place, if he so wished! (You know; just to give a little summin’ summin’ back for winning!)

    g

  305. LateBlossom says

    OMG! I know better than to read your blog and drink at the same time. Good thing, or my laptop would be covered in CocaCola snorted out my nose. Great layout, BTW, but that pic was so unexpected and so fabulously funny! Thank you for brightening my already great day!

  308. Pam says

    please, please, please – i would love to be the second set of hands to rifle through these books.

  313. Anke says

    Cathy you are killing me with your posts!!! Love your blog…and sure could do with some freebies…LOL…!!! Thank you for being YOU!!!

  315. Pam says

    please, please, please… i would love to be the second set of hands to rifle through these books.

  321. Sue says

    I certainly wasn’t prepared for that “one”, but then I reminded myself whose blog I was reading! I would love to see you two on some reality tv show; you crack me up!

    Sue in Alexandria VA

  322. Melissa Draper says

    OOOhhhh! Pick me! I need a little luck, as I’m feeling sixteen months pregnant and miserable with six weeks left to go!

    Thanks for making me smile!
    melissa

  324. Heather P says

    Great photos! Thanks for the laugh! LO looks great — can’t wait to see the books.

  327. Karol says

    Love everything about this post. Great layout. Fun photos. And a fabuloous giveaway. Terrific. Thanks for sharing.

    Karol

  330. Christa says

    Would it help if I whined? My kids have taught me well so I can whine with the best of them–especially if I would get the books out of the deal.
    Thanks!

  331. Julie says

    DUDE I’ve always wanted some discarded epithelial cells. I’m totally thinking of starting a collection.

    (hahaha, you’re a riot!)

    Julie

  332. michelleeeee says

    Here’s to hoping my Irish Heritage comes in handy… just this once!!! You are brilliant… inspiring…. and make me cackle like a witch!! 🙂

  333. Maile C. says

    I am laughing so hard over that last picture. This is the first blog contest I’ve ever entered. Maile (my-lay) C. Thanks!

  335. lynn whelan says

    OMG, at 325 posts already, i’d have to have the luck of the Irish to be picked. but, what the heck, you CAN”T win, if you don’t at least try, right!? oh, and i love that “impish” grin on Dan’s baby face. my gosh, Cole looks exactly like him!

  339. Cyn says

    OO!! nice shot of the ‘girls’!!

    send your epithelials this way please Ms. Z.!
    (thus far, the Irish luck thing has been purely mythical for me despite a large dose of blarney infused DNA.. but I’ve signed up for my first scrap weekend and could surely use a fab LO book; especially blessed with the aforementioned epithelials…)

    thanks so much for the happy photos.
    C

  340. Mary Lib says

    I’ll take that “used” book…..maybe some of your magic got left behind too. I just got floor tickets this morning to George Michael’s concert in Tampa in August so I’m already feeling some lucky vibes today.(This ranks for me like Crowded House ranks for you.) Sure wish I could be at INSPIRED this weekend but alas, it was not meant to be this year. Love the picture of you and Dan. Have a Happy Week. I am. ~~~ Mary Lib

  341. O says

    Hi! Gosh, by the looks of the number of comments already made, I’m behind! 😉 I think Donna’s stuff is great–I don’t have of her stuff–but I think it’s great nonetheless. Love your LO 🙂 cute photos! And, the cheeky boob-grab pic is the best! hee hee Happy Day!

  342. Karla in So Cal says

    Ok, the boob shot is yet another reason you make me laugh OUT LOUD everyday. When my hubby hears me laughing from the other room, he usually asks, “What’s Cathy up to today?”. Thanks for making my day.

  343. kaydub says

    Your shirt is like sunshine on this cold, overcast, eastern Washington morning. Can you pick me and brighten my day even more?

  346. motherbear says

    Love yr blog and thanks for the give away.
    cute top and love the pic. u guys crake me up

  347. Nadia says

    okay let’s make this easy….PICK ME! and just bring it to Inspired and save on shipping. oh yeah, I would LOVE the one with…well…you used fancy words, but I’m thinking it was something along the lines of dead skin flakes? yeah, that one will do. ciao!

  355. Angie says

    PICK ME! You always make me laugh, and my poor husband always comes to see why I am laughing at the computer… yet again!
    love the pic of you and dan…please pick me.

  357. Eileen says

    Hi, I’m Irish-Catholic, maybe that will help my luck and I could be the winner! Please pick me.
    Thanks Cathy!
    Eileen Van Dyke

  358. Christine Campbell says

    LOL, nice pics. The twins would finish out my set nicely. The other 3 I have are signed by DD herself. 🙂

  361. NanaBeth says

    I am posting today because it took me this long to get over what has to be the sweetest thing any husband ever said to anyone-the bad thing about that post is the rest of the significant others in the world will never be able to top it, You definitely got the prize with that one! And he still gropes your boobs-what more could any woman ask!

  367. Kathy Dahlin says

    Cathy, I love your layout and photos. I recently started reading your blog–its great and always makes me laugh! Kathy

  368. Lauren says

    You two are a total crack up!!! Guys are guys,no matter how old, aren’t they?

    Lauren

  371. Margi says

    Pick me, pick me! I love great sb books!

    Thankful the snow stayed north in MN this time!

  374. Sharon says

    Love it! You just never know what you’re going to get when checking on a new blog post with CZ!! Please, please enter me in the drawing. LOVE your layout…thanks for sharing & continuing to inspire. And, of course, entertain.

  378. Jennifer W says

    Who can pass up the chance for dead cells from one of their favorite bloggers? Not me! By the way, love the layout. I’m glad you got that point and shoot camera. It looks like you’re having a pretty good time with it.

  382. Andrea says

    um sure cop a feel why don’t you. LOVIN it
    oh and with all my mind power focused on this one thing all day…you WILL pick me. you WILL pick me.

    Damn that better work

  383. gitz says

    Dude… can I be on your Christmas card mailing list? That would be something to look forward to all year 🙂 I’m totally Irish Catholic, so we’ll so how this luck thing works…

  385. michelle says

    dude….that last picture is slammin!!!!!! every couple should have a boob grab shot!!

  386. Jennifer W says

    Who can pass up something that might have cells from my favorite blogger? Not me! Thanks for sharing.

  392. Stephanie Charest says

    Hmmm..a Christmas newsletter w/ my husband cupping my boob? Yep, it will be in mine too.

  393. Nicole says

    I’d love to win and add to my collection.

    Thank you so much for blogging….nothing goes better with my morning coffee.

  395. Bev says

    Do I have to say something funny, witty or clever? or can I just beg? Please pick me, I love Donna, I met her in a bathroom once and we bonded. I just now realised, we should have taken a picture in the loo!

  397. BLo says

    Throwing my name into the hat…er… the Random.org computer generated selection process. Happy Monday!

  398. Janice says

    Love to visit your blog for great comic relief… thanks for sharing yourself and your great sense of humor!

  404. Heather Sinkler says

    Your layout looks great! I would love a copy of Doona’s new books. Thanks for the chance.

  408. Heather Sinkler says

    oops, my fingers aren’t up to typing correctly yet this Monday morning! Sorry DONNA 🙂

  409. Jill says

    I hope I have a chance even with 400 other comments.. Please pick me!!! I survived the MINNESOTA winter storm too last week!!!!!

  411. Robyn says

    Pick me! Pick me! I love books.
    BTW, you must read “How to Eat Like a Hot Chick” because it’s a really entertaining book on diet/nutrition. Caution: it contains a few obscenities. But they’re kinda funny.

  412. Kristen DeSimone says

    LOVE that last pic of you and Dan, and love even more that you will share it here on your blog for the world to see!!! It is so something my husband and I would do!!! And thanks for the chance to win the books!!!

    Kristen in MA 🙂

  415. Jennifer says

    Awesome layout!

    This is me…leaving my name so that you can hopefully draw it using a random-number generator of your choice which could be your hubby, children, some electronic program online, whatever. At any rate, pick me!

  419. Sarah says

    You ARE hilarious! Ever since I read your books, I have been a HUGE fan of yours. Whenever I read your blog, it makes you feel so REAL and down-to-Earth. Thank you for letting us into your world and sharing your talents.

    This twin (that would be me) sure would LOVE the twin-pack books to add to her cluttered scrap-happy office.

  421. sharon says

    I hope I have some of those irish/catholic/watever luck .. cause I really want want want those bookz ..

  423. Dee Kasberger says

    you can’t see it, but my hand is raised the highest! pick me pick me pick me 🙂 Dee

  427. Dee Kasberger says

    you can’t see it, but my hand is raised the highest! pick me pick me pick me 🙂 Dee

  430. AmandaV. says

    LOL, totally cracking up at the pics and great monday morning post, LOVE the layout you did and am dying to get these books in my hands!!!!

    Thanks for all the inspiration, –off to pose in the bathroom! 🙂

  432. Mary H. says

    I just may have to steal that idea for my Christmas cards next year. Who wouldn’t love that pic!

  438. Inspired1 says

    Oh, Oh, pick me! I can imagine you & Donna together. You’re 2 hilarious and talented women.
    Kathy C.

  439. Judi D / White Bear Lake MN says

    OMG – I laughed so hard, You rule girl. I would love Donna’s new books.

  440. Luchie says

    You absolutely ROCK Cathy! Thanks for always making my day, especially when I am at work!

  441. Tamara says

    Once again Cathy you deliver a laugh out loud humour to my day, I look so forward to your posts!!! Have a great day! Tamara

  443. Margaret C says

    Gimme, gimme, gimme a book by Ms. Downey,
    Scrappin’ after midnight cos I have a bay-bee,
    Gimme, gimme, gimme a book by Ms. Downey,
    Then I’ll be as happy as our Cath and Dan-nee!!
    (doodle-do-doodle-do….doodle-do-doodle-do-do-do-do-do ad nauseum)
    Hey, if Madonna can rip off ABBA, why not me? PS Nice photo, but unlike many of my other comrades-in-comments, I won’t be reinacting it. Why? How do you think I got the baby that keeps me up after midnight?!!(NOT doodle do-ing, after all…!!)
    xx

  444. Karen Charpentier says

    I read your blog every day 🙂 I would LOVE to have those books! Can I sell your epithelial cells on EBAY? LOL

  448. nicole says

    I think that last photo should make its way into YOUR next book!! I’m looking forward to your sequel to part deux!

  449. scrappinkay says

    OMG, your post is hilarious, love the pic of you and your hubby, you are too cute.

    Pick me, pick me, pick me!!!

  455. Lauren says

    Lauren K, Kalamazoo MI

    Love this blog! Thanks for sharing little parts of your life with us.

  458. Lan says

    Wish I had an ounce of your humor, you crack me up Cathy! I think you are very hip and trendy in that new shirt. Would love a copy of Donna’s new book too, thanks!

  461. Malinda says

    TOO funny.. I always love reading your blog..it makes me chuckle everyday!

    have a good day

  464. Kellie McCarrel says

    Since Dan got his hands on one of the twins, I would like to be equally blessed.

  467. Nicole Crum says

    I thought you were going to give away Twins tickets! But Donna’s books are better.

  471. Angie says

    Wow…nothing better than a nice shot of a boob-grab. You’ve just made my day!
    A few free books sound nice!

  472. maryjo materazo says

    i love the shirt! i love yellow & it’s a super cute cut. looks very NICE on u. anyway, pick me, pick me, pick me… kind of annoying, huh? mj

  477. Alissa says

    you know, I tried to be witty and funny here, but it’s past midnight my time…so yeah…love the shirt btw, loving yellow atm!

  478. Gaye says

    Hi Cathy! Love your photos! Gee, wished DH could pose like that with me. LOL

    Btw, today’s my birthday. I hope I win! Thanks for sharing!

  479. aimee says

    oh my heavens, cathy! that last picture of you and dan had me in stitches. you rock! 🙂

  481. Angela says

    Just when I think you could not possibly get any funnier – you go and prove me wrong. Seriously! You crack me up! Thanks for bringing me out of my pity party today! Have a great week!

  483. Lisa says

    And one of those set will be rife with the discarded epithelial cells of yours truly. Now THAT is a value-added!

    And thats the only reason Im throwing my name in the hat !!!

  484. Jennifer says

    OMG. That picture of you and your husband holding your boob is the BOMB. If I were you I’d frame that sucker and hang it over the fire place. It’s that good.

    Put my name in for the giveaway! I’d love to win!

    Jennifer

  486. Dey says

    Of course you are hip an cool as Elsie, how could you think other wise?
    Hope today i´ve got some irish luck, i´ll dress in green just in case.
    Your #1 Fan in Mexico

  487. Leslie says

    You know, I hadn’t thought about using a similar photo of my hubby grabbing my boob on the family Christmas card . . . but I’m definitely putting that on the short list of ideas. (Does it make matters worse that my 10 year old son was taking the photos when hubby decided to get fresh?? Ugh. Is this how they learn that stuff?? I give up.)

    Thanks for the Monday giggle. I needed it!

  490. Lori N says

    A Donna book with Cathy Z…dare I say…bits and pieces? (aka epithelials?) cool beans!

  492. carrie says

    okay I had to giggle at the photo…girl you rock it! My coworker just asked what was so funn…i had to show her…

  493. Michelle M says

    Just wanted to say that I love reading your blog. And who can resist a free giveaway?!? – Michelle M from Virginia

  495. José (It's a Dutch girlsname!) says

    Pleeeas pick me, the nice, cute, little, blond, Dutch girl! 😀

  496. Kelly Byrom says

    There is just now way all you simple peeps can be as down to earth and cool as you appear. im totally just going to pretend your my friends…hmm i just crossed the creepy line, didnt i?

  498. karen says

    oh my God! ok name..what’s my name? oh right! Karen!! That’s my name! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE to have those books!!!

    pretty please?

  501. Juls says

    Juli B….that is my name….just in case you are trickin me….i will also post “your name”….i wanna win so bad. I am NOT whining though. I was in your fab city 2 weeks ago and it was snowing and i thought…oh..i wished i could just play in the snow…but had to catch a connecting flight…your city looks amazing covered in snow from the air.
    PICK ME!

  510. Mechiel says

    Pick me! I will be at the retreat with you this week-you won’t even have to mail it!!

  515. Margaret says

    Cathy choose me because I think everything you write is the funniest thing ever and I’m STILL laughing about your Tom Cruise Scientology spin off video which was a long time ago!!! So, I’m your girl, k?! Glad you are such a good listener. 🙂

  517. Nicolle says

    I check your blog daily for a good laugh and you never let me down. I am sad for the people in the world that don’t yet read your blog. You are so funny!

  519. Cami says

    Went to Everett this weekend – know we have a common bond in the metropolis that is Everett. Don’t worry – all was the same, except they changed the left hand exit to Broadway – now you exit on the right.

  523. lisa says

    It is a mazing that corey and I do not have a photo similar to the last one. I don’t know how we have managed it, other than that he is afraid of me. I am pretty sure you have just given him permission. =) So I hope I win the books too.

  525. Danielle C. says

    I’m married to a half Irish man… maybe that’ll give me some extra luck! Would love to get my hands on these books!

  526. Paul Browning says

    What a fab photo – you’re both so mischievous – keep it up 🙂 And what a LO, so elegant. Love Black & White. Have never thought to use yellow with it. Must give it a try sometime. I’m afraid I’ve always added red and not experimented. I know – slapped wrists 🙂

    Px

  527. Melisa says

    you are completely HYSTERICAL!!
    I had never seen your Kitchen Renovation shows before b/c I live down South where we haven’t gotten DIY until recently…so they showed it a couple of weeks ago and I just happened to be watching…I think they held you and Dan back from displaying your true personalities and humor!

  532. Holly says

    Your blog makes me so happy! When I saw your page made using Donna’s layout my brain went wild! I would LOVE a copy of her books to play with!!!

  533. jen says

    Yeah, I’d like some schwag. 😉 And now I’m inspired to grab my lil’ camera and my hubby and take some pictures! 🙂

  538. Kim G. says

    Could your blog GET any better? Well..yup…it just did! LOVE your blog and sense of humor.

  544. carolined says

    Damn you. I’m at work and that boob shot almost got me in trouble!! (pick me!) 🙂

  545. Janna says

    you never disappoint, whenever I am looking for a Monday Morning chuckle, you deliver. Thanks!

  546. Katy Thames says

    Please, please have my name be the one picked!

    Of course, can I tell you the poetry of Dan holding boobage in his hand? Wonderful. That one should be definitely scrapbooked and shared with the family for generations to come. Now, to find my SO and get him to hold one of mine for the engagement photo…

  550. Katey Schmitz says

    YAY! Free Stuff! I am so lovin’ that last pic ;P Thanks for keeping me entertained!

  554. Crystal says

    You are hilarious with a camera – and a blog!! You totally inspired me to GO to my studio and CREATE a LO RIGHT NOW – using that sketch from Miss D – thank you, thank you, thank you. And to have the whole book would be a wondrous thing – who knows how much SBing I might actually get done? Thanks for being so generous – and inspiring – and funny!

  560. Angie says

    LOVE that photo!!! You are so funny; your blog posts never disappoint!

    Would love to have my name entered for “the twins” giveaway!

    Hugs,
    Angie

  561. Stephanie says

    Shhh, I’m reading this at work and really can’t be laughing out loud and snorting diet coke everywhere like this!!

  562. Katee L. says

    HA! Absolutely hilarious photo of you and Dan! The two of you are too much! I’d love to see what Donna has cooked up! ~Katee

  564. Keisha in MN says

    Love the page you made – and looking forward to seeing what your 2008 Christmas Letter will look like 🙂

  566. Rachel N says

    Great pictures! I needed a laugh this morning. I would love to receive the last 2 books in the series (obviously since I am leaving my name)

  571. Kim J says

    PLEAZE INCLUDE ME IN THE DRAWING. FYI–THE NEW ZORBAZ BILLBOARDZ ARE UP IN LAKEZ COUNTRY. MAYBE A DRIVE UP NORTH IZ IN ORDER?!?!?! (WHEN THE ZNOW MELTZ–AGAIN)

    KIM J.

  577. Rachel says

    If only I had the guts to post a tittie-grabbing photo to my blog…you are ever so daring!! My husband would either love it or never speak to me again 🙂

    Name: Rachel

  578. Jennie Gift says

    Love the shot. I think it would look great in the newsletter… my husband will get a kick out of that! 🙂

  583. Melanie says

    Ok. I never win anything, but I’d sure love to have those books. Can’t win if you don’t try, right?

  586. Candace Sheets says

    you crack me up! Love you, love your books! Love your sense of humor. Can I be you? I don’t have a URL 🙁

  587. stacey says

    oooh… pick me, pick me!! i’m a new stay at home mama, so i’ll have plenty of time on my hands to read, right?

    ha ha ha ha….

    thanks Cathy!
    stacey

  588. Steph says

    I don’t go a day without reading your blog, you are truly one of the most hilarious people I know. You put the chocolate chips in my fattening cookies!! From a Wisconsin Girl-Stephanie….

  590. Bev says

    me, me!! Pick me!! A fellow Everettite….is that a word? I love Donna and her ideas (almost as much as I love yours!) LOL

  593. melissa o. says

    Thank God it’s Monday… because it means you’re blogging again after a weekend off. Yay! Thanks for the laughs!!!

  595. jenna says

    BWAH! Love the pics in the post!

    Hoping that with my pseudo-irish background due to hubby that the luck is on my side!

  597. AmyR says

    LOVE the last pic – as I was scrolling down reading I thought how cute it was and that it’d be perfect for an x-mas newsletter – then I scrolled down and saw the WHOLE picture…….needless to say me thinks you need a *spew* warning as I just about damaged my ‘puter moniter………ahhhhhhh men —- they never grow up do they?????

  599. Nicole says

    Thanks for the monday morning giggle. That Photo is hilarious! Oh, and please include me in the draw (like how I subtley slipped that in?). 🙂

  600. Shelley says

    I am Shelley and I too have a picture like that last one. Framed it and put it on the kitchen windowledge, just to see if anyone notices. Hee.

  601. marcia says

    Lovin’ the pics, as usual! You always inject a bit of humor into my day – thanks!

  602. Debbie says

    oooooooohhhhoooooohooooooohhhhhh
    me pretty please!!
    Thanks for all the laughter and choking!

  606. Stephanie P says

    Just what I need, some inspiration to start the Spring season. I love Donnas work!

    Steph

  611. Gail in Cincinnati says

    I would love to win these books! Thanks for the give-away and thanks for your hilarious blog. Gail

  616. Judylynn Dudley says

    OK, why not? I’ve been wanting to get Donna’s new books. Maybe I can win (What? over 600 comments? Well, you can’t win if you don’t even try….)

  618. Jenn says

    Oh, I really want a set of these books, but only if I get the one with your discarded epithelial cells in it! Pick me! Pick me!

  621. Christy B says

    610 comments already! Wow! a lot of people read your blog. I personally procrastinate what I’m supposed to be doing by checking out what you’re up to all the time. Thanks for all of the laughs and great scrapbooking advice.

  625. Christy B says

    610 comments already! Wow! a lot of people read your blog. I personally procrastinate what I’m supposed to be doing by checking out what you’re up to all the time. Thanks for all of the laughs and great scrapbooking advice.

  629. Natalee LaJeunesse says

    I bought your book “the sequel” (honestly just so I could have enough items in my cart to get free shipping) and my nose was in that thing for two weeks straight. So I went and bought the first edition and haven’t put it down since Friday. Now I have discovered your blog! My house is a wreck…but you have given me some much needed inspiration. Thank You.
    Natalee L.

  632. bobbie says

    “Ooh, ooh, ooh!!!” :-)))

    I would love to have those books!!!

    Love that last picture!!

  633. Heather R says

    wow! that’s an insane number of comments!! crossing my fingers. love the boob grabby pic! how real.

  634. Denise says

    Hello, I love your sense of humor. I think we could be best friends if we lived closer!

    Denise

  637. Deanna says

    Kathy, you and DD ROCK! Thank you for the humor you provide me everyday @ lunch. I am on WW, too! I love to read about your “point worthy” items :). Unfortunately, I haven’t been so “point friendly” lately and could really use Donna’s layout book to motivate me for scrapping ~ At least I would feel better about accomplishing something scrappy since my point counting has been so crappy 🙂 !

  639. nicjen says

    You are hilarious!! Thanks for being real and letting your true self ooze out onto your scrap pages and blog! Thanks always!

  640. Debbie S. says

    Here’s my try at a pair of the twins. Sounds like the only kind of twins to have. : )

    Have a wonderful day.

  644. Jodie Nelson says

    Maybe I am getting old, but I would punch my husband after that picture! Did you punch him or just laugh??

  647. Melissa Cavanaugh says

    Hey Cathy
    Leaving my name on your blog for free goodies… have a great day 🙂
    Melissa

  648. Gioconda says

    Thanks for the hilarious post . . .and the giveaway. I was looking forward to getting the fabric book and now the layout book looks awesome too.

  649. tami says

    I look forward to your posts every day! They always make me laugh and reflect on the little insignifigant parts of life that are more real than we can appreciate! Oh and I really, really, really want those books.

  651. audra says

    That last photo was too audacious not to comment on!

    And I never win anything, mostly because I don’t enter, but you could break that streak and make a believer out of me!

    ~audra

  652. tami says

    PS – will you come to Spokane and teach a class with Stacy J. one day soon! Donna D. was just here and fabulous as ever!

  655. Christina says

    I haven’t got a single Donna Downey book but actually put these down on my wish list so please, help me get these so I can put something else on my wish list 😉
    And as always, hilarious post!

  656. Bobbi in KY says

    You are SO FUNNY!!!!

    and I wouldn’t mind to have some of your dead cells!!!!! I can put it with my half eaten Elvis pork chop LOL

    Bobbi in KY

  657. Heather says

    I would pay to sit and listen to you–ever think of trying a little stand-up comedy?

  659. Terri B in Oregon says

    Yeah baby!! I’d just love to take those marvelous books off your hands, epithelial cells or not!

  660. Amber Smith says

    I would love Donna’s “twins” ha ha! I’ve been lusting after her books but I’m on a no buy budget!

  662. Amy Steck says

    Cathy, LOVE the layout (as usual). It’s so sweet that you and Dan are still like crazy teenagers. Being on your Christmas newsletter list must be a riot!

  663. Di says

    OMG! Double dog dare ya to make that bottom pic into a layout! You HAVE to! Imagine how much you could make the kids cringe with embarrassment!!!
    Too funny!

  667. Kristi in Colorado says

    Might have to stage one of those shots for OUR Christmas letter to see if anyone notices!

  669. Heidi P. says

    Love the LO you came up with….always a joy to read your blog 🙂 Giveaways or not!

  671. Melissa says

    Thanks for sharing – I too miss the smokage, it has been 8 freakin’ years sister!

  672. Heather C says

    How cool to give this away — Love the page you made — so fun! Mine are so serious and I am jealous of those fun pages with fun photos!

  676. Meghan says

    Would love to get my hands on one of the book sets!! Thanks for being so generous =:)

  677. Linda Hofacker says

    How cool is this – I’d love Donna’s new book! Thanks for the Chance!!!

    Linda – aka Mommaho

  679. Shannon says

    The books look awesome! And of course, I love your sense of humor! Thanks for sharing (both the books and the commentary!)

  682. Debbie says

    Great shot…reminds me of the time I had a photo of my 2 sisters and I with our arms around each other, and we all hated our boobs in the picture, so I cropped off the boobs. I scrapped the headshot, and was left with a shot of three sets of boobs! Still haven’t figured out how to scrapbook that photo, but I will! You’ve inspired me!

  683. Amy Jedlicka says

    Love that shot of you and Dan! That should’ve made the scrapbook page though 🙂

  684. Trace Geworsky says

    I LOVE the boob grab Dan is giving ya..hee hee
    That is one awesome giveaway
    Trace
    manitoba

  685. Claudette says

    It’s a long shot but thought I’d try to see if I get lucky! LOL!

    Love the newsletter photo!!! Too funny! Love your sense of humor!!!

    Claudette

  690. Mollie says

    WOW!!! If I get picked out of THIS many people… I need to play the lottery or something. Anyways, I love your blog, it really makes me laugh!

  691. Sylvia says

    Hello there! I’d love to get one of the books, please! Thanks, thanks! – BTW, I too am loving Liam Finn – thanks for turning me on to him. I didn’t even know that Neil had ANOTHER musical brother.

  694. Kristine says

    I burst out laughing with that picture. Sorry so was not expecting it. Thanks for for the laugh. and oh yeah pick me.

  695. Janine says

    I would love to win something! Your blog is a hoot. What fun you must have in your life!

  696. Lyn Meeker says

    Ohhh.. what a wonderful giveaway! … Don’t know if I’m lucky today .. but if I am .. Whooo HOooo!

  697. Tracy Marie says

    You never cease to amaze me, Cathy – I just love that we are almost the same age and can relate on so many levels – humor and musician choice just two of the “twins” that we share in common! LOL
    Big Hugs,
    Tracy Marie

  700. Liana says

    Hi, I happen to be an Irish Catholic but I am not down on my luck today because the weather is beautiful. I love your blog.

  701. Heather H. says

    I want those books! And hey, where’s the toilet!? Or is that only in pictures of just you?? Love the cute layout, I don’t think I’ve ever made any layout in an hour!

  702. Sarah Galbraith says

    hahah! you crack me up! I love your layout…and you are always so inspirational!

    Sarah Galbraith

  704. kristen says

    does this stuff just bottle up inside of you when you are not blogging? or is that why you are so good at dogsitting…so you can tell them all about it. You are freaking hilarious! did you catch rock of love? loving that show…kristen in nor cal

  705. judy says

    you are so incredibly hilarious! i just love your writing and look forward to reading you daily. thanks so much.

  707. Tori says

    You may think your life pales in comparison to Elsie Flannigan’s joie de vive, but your blog is way more fun to visit. Thanks for brightening my day.

  711. Sarah Sights says

    Oh Pick Me! Pick me!!! Are you picturing a little girl waving frantically in class so her teacher will pick her to tell the answer? That’s me. Miss Brown Noser…but hey. if it means I’ll win, I’m all about it! Your posts make my day! Have a great week!
    Sarah

  712. erin says

    omgosh, that last picture you posted is hysterically funny! i’m passing along your blog as we speak, just for the photo alone!

  715. fran heupel says

    Cathy,
    you are hilarious!
    Donna’s books are great. Thanks for posting this wonderful giveaway!

    Fran Heupel

  716. Susan says

    CZ,
    I soooo love your sense of humor! Please count me in on the drawing for DD’s twins!

  717. sue says

    I think my husband and I have been together almost as long as you two-26 years the other day. He’d do the same as Dan in the pic if I gave him the chance too! SUE B>>>>

  718. Lorrie Spotts says

    Lord have mercy! I am the 711th comment. While your blog is my favorite to read, so it is understandable that a “few” others would be reading this too, I am thinking that cupped boob shot gave all of us a little more of a boost to post a comment! Love it.

  722. Laura in WV says

    here’s the name.
    Love the one day. He only wants just enough time without you to win. *sniff*

  725. Sue in Grapevine says

    You are always good for a laugh!
    I’d love to have the books; even w/your cooties on them.

  726. AmyInKy says

    Great layout, but I can’t believe the “Christmas Newsletter Shot” didn’t make the cut!
    Amy Wheeler/AmyInKy

  727. melly says

    well there goes your family friendly site rating! 😉 GREAT photo of Dan copping a feel.
    I’d love to see Donna’s new books and with the bonus of your cooties to boot! Pick me, please??

  728. shannon fischer says

    Great pictures! I love the one of you and Dan that didn’t make it onto the page. Don’t you love it when you are going through your pictures to show someone and ooops, there is one of your husband grabbing your boob!! Made me laugh!

  729. Sarah says

    Your blog always makes me giggle at the very least, and laugh out loud more often than not! Thanks for sharing!

  732. AnnaB says

    Ooooo you are the best Cathy! Thank you for being so funny and crazy and young and hip! =) I’d love to have some epithelial cells from you. 🙂 And the books would be great too. =)

  733. Nicola says

    my first thought was aww how cute, you match.

    then I scrolled down.

    the look on Dan’s face in that last shot SLAYS me.

  735. Danielle M says

    You’re too cool, Cathy! I love the photo of you and your husband. I think I need a photo like that of me and mine!

  737. Jenny in Wellington, New Zealand says

    Woohoo 🙂 I hope I’m in time for a possible win! From the land of the Long White Cloud, things Finn and Crowded House, Split Enz and all that is good in Kiwiana.

    LOVE the boob shot! Definitely the CZ Blog Shot of the Year!!!

    Arohanui!

  742. Sherry says

    ooh ooh! pick me! 🙂 funny pic of you and your hubby…gratuitous boob grab…men are all the same.

  743. Lisa says

    Nice. I was also thinking that would make a great Christmas card photo. Also, Donna Downey rocks.

  744. Gina says

    I know everyone tells you how funny you are, but you really are!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  745. Eileen says

    My husband loved the picture, reminded us of one of our wedding pictures where he has his hand on my butt! Oh, and I’d love to win the books!!
    Eileen Van Dyke

  746. Michelle says

    OMG you crack me up. I love your daily doze of humour each day. Hopefully you will be cracking us up this weekend at Donna’s event. So excited to be INSPIRED. Would love to win the twins!

  747. Susan says

    Leaving my name on my favorite kitchen remodeler’s blog. Watched every episode last summer when I was redoing my own!

    Susan

  749. carol :) says

    I don’t care so much about the discarded epithelials…but can I have a copy of the boob holding picture if I win the books??? THAT would be value added!!! 🙂

  750. Teresa says

    I guess that Donna’s books are just really amazing!!!!I would not mind having these in my shelf! Pleeeaaassse???? (With sugar on the top!)
    Teresa

  751. Kelly says

    Totally fun pics there – and yes, spat my tea out too! LOL
    Great layout and if I manage to get picked I’d say I’ll be making a few myself 🙂

  754. Tina says

    Here I am, hoping for a lovely prize…epithelial cells notwithstanding!

    Have a great day, Cathy!

  758. Lori P says

    Love the photo…makes me rethink the ol’ Christmas photo shoot. Thanks for the laughs! Lori

  760. Liz says

    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

    Oh hold me down!!!!!!!!!!!
    Great HUMAN INTEREST Pics!

    ……and I would love to receive one of the twins!
    ……Ah.hum…….I don’t mean the BOOBS,
    ROFL….I mean the new Donna Downey Books!

    Thanks for the chance to enter!

    Liz in PA

    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  761. Faye says

    700 odd comments. LOL. Yep my name is coming out first out of that lot for sure! A little added incentive, being a kiwi, I could probably arrange for you to meet you know who next time you are in town. I’m sure his mother’s aunty’s cousins ex husband’s father is a distant relative. 🙂

  762. kribss says

    can i be so bold + tell you how jealous i am that you are being felt up by hot dan the man?!!!

  763. Josiane says

    Cathy!

    Thank you so much for your generosity! I WOULD love to have the ‘Designing with Layouts’ – I took Donna’s ‘A Year in the Life’ class which is revolutionary!

    Josiane

  767. Rachel King says

    Oh yes Cathy – I don’t know what excites me more – the books, or the epithelial cells!!

  768. Danielle Barton says

    Cuuuute LO!!! Love the pics too. I wish my hubby wasn’t so much of a camera hater!!!!! In most of the pics he is giving me a dirty look! That would be a funny LO; The many dirty looks of my true love! LMAO!! Oh, and PICK ME!!!

  770. Jeanette Brooks says

    I sure hope your kids appreciate how stinking cool their parents are!!!:D Love the pics & the layout!

  773. laura berry says

    Glad to see my hubby is NOT the only that loves to cop a feel! =D

    Love your blog! You are hilarious and always make my day much brighter!!!!

    Laura in SC
    lkberry09@yahoo.com

  776. Kyra says

    You are the coolest… Hmmm gonna have to do a photoshoot here tonight and see if I can rid the chins, and get a photo to look as good as your last one here… Ohhh the pressure!!! ¥

  779. rebecca.k says

    It’s great to see how much fun you and your husband have after all of these years. The ‘by one day’ blog entry brought tears to my eyes. Sounds like you are a very lucky woman!

  781. Amy says

    Pick me, pick me, pick me! i’ve only got Irish Catholic Guilt, not Irish Catholic LUCK! -amy

  783. amy s says

    That last photo of you and Dan is great, and you really know how to make me laugh with your blogging!
    Amy

  784. amy s says

    That last photo of you and Dan is great, and you really know how to make me laugh with your blogging!
    Amy

  785. Laura G. says

    Your blog makes my day…and I’d LOVE one of Donna’s books! You guys Rock.
    Needing some inspiration…here in the coooold and snowy Upper Peninsula!

    Laura G.

  794. Stephanie says

    #1. I just got a sewing machine so I would be SERIOUSLY stoked to get these books – esp. the fabric one!

    2. Your Dan and my husband must have fallen from the same tree – boob guys JEEZ! I only wish my bra had the same cuppage as the hand does! LMAO! (yes there is bra shopping in my near future!)

  799. Etta says

    Wow! 794 comments. My chances are slim, but I would love to have some of your discarded epithelial cells. Oh, and the books.

  802. Jenny says

    Oh my goodness I am having such an UBER crappy day and you just cracked me up! THANK YOU. (now, can you do something about my bickering offspring????)

    Happy Monday

  803. Debbie Dow says

    Gotta love how you rabbit trail.
    You are new everyday! Love reading your Blog!

  806. Kathy says

    Here I am and here is my name! Kathy. Loving those books silly! Love the photo! he is SUCH a boy isn’t he?

  810. Stacey says

    Hope this is the winning post. Thanks for the chance to win – and to sneak a peak into your daily craziness!

  811. tammy b says

    oooh. i want to win the one with epithelial cells. then i could clone my very own cathy z and she could do my scrapping for me. ooh. i could make her scrap. and smoke. and eat. all the fun things that i’m unable to do anymore!

  812. sansku says

    Who gets this many comments?!!! I better hope for some of that Irish luck to win those books. I HAVE lived in Ireland and I hope some of the luck smudged on me. 😀 Oh me of little faith… I COULD win this, right…?

  815. Marty says

    omg – that photo is too funny. you really were on a roll friday – loved that toilet shot too!

  816. KJ says

    Wow! Sure and I hope my Irish Catholic luck holds out with this many people trying too! I would love one of Donna’s new books.

  817. Lisa Soares says

    Great layout! Thanks, too, for all of your funny posts…always brightens my day. 🙂 Lisa

  820. Maureen in IL says

    Here’s hoping that my Irish genes truly help out, love to have Donna’s twins to complete my set. But, that’s not the reason I love your blog. It’s cuz it’s as much a place to stop for a daily laugh, as it is for the scrapbook inspiration. Thanks for the daily fun.

  824. courtney says

    Talk about value added, if I won, don’t even know that I could thumb thru said books without thinking of you and your cells!!! Have a great day and thanks for the self-portait advise, am always struggling with those chins of mine!

  826. Sarah says

    Your new shirt is fab. I’d even venture to say it’s as fab as Donna’s new books, so you know it’s right up there! Go you!

  828. Dawn says

    As always, you crack me up!
    I love Donnas books, and would love to get the new ones in my hands!

  830. Carmen Goddard says

    You are toooo funny!! Love that about you. Just adding my name to the 800 and plus names!

  832. Carolyn from Vancouver says

    I’m one-sixteenth Irish. Any chance it will help me beat out the 848 people who posted their names before me?? Fingers crossed…

    btw – nice shot of Dan grabbing your boob. Christmas card material for sure.

  838. Karen C says

    You are too freakin’ funny. I so enjoy reading your blog, and I would so enjoy winning Donna’s books. So, if you’d like to make a pushing-forty-year-old happy, pick my name.
    Karen C (NH)

  839. Abby P says

    Holy crap! Why WOULDN’T you put that great photo in your layout? Although, I think the X-mas letter is a great “touch!” Thanks for making my day…again! I’d love one of the twins…paaaaaaleeeeeeezzze!

  840. Morag MacKay says

    Not surprised that page came together so quickly… the story was killer. Another great post!

  845. Leanne in CA says

    Oh man, you are too much! You always make me laugh out loud. I love Donna’s books and ideas. Thanks for sharing with all of us!
    Have a great day!!!!!!

  846. Sherry says

    844 comments? Am I reading that right? Well make me 845! I’d love to have her books.

  847. Alison says

    Holy crap, woman, 850+ comments?! That’s seriously ridiculous, but I’ll enter anyway. Always enjoy your blog, your sense of humor and your work.

  848. kellyv says

    Any girl with your fashion sense is welcome to page through my books. Oh, what, they aren’t mine yet, you say?! Hmmm…
    Thanks for sharing. I love your page.
    Kelly

  849. kelley says

    I think you’re much cooler than Elsie, although that might be because I am of a “certain decade”!

    Kelley

  850. ~ alli ~ says

    CZ, you’re rockin’ it in that spicy hot lime shirt! No questions asked, huh? Ask me no questions and I’ll tell you no lies…

    Thanks for the fun giveaway!

  853. Tracey says

    Oh you get points Cathy. Do you ever! You hilarious, whitish, subterranean cave dweller. Love your blog!

  854. Patty N says

    Love that last photo- can’t imagine why that wouldn’t be “scrapworthy”! He’s a keeper, huh? I’d love the books- I have completely lost my scrapping mojo and am seriously in need of a creative kick in the pants. Pick me!
    Patty N

  856. Wendy H. says

    Great layout – LOVE the pictures of you and your friend and then you and Dan!!
    I would LOVE it if you would pick me, PICK ME!! If I win – I’ll take the book you looked through! Thanks for the chance!!

  857. Kristen Bedard says

    Please, oh please…pick me.
    Daily blog reader, Minnesota resident, spend all my discretionary income at Archivers….two kids and a dead-end job…need a thrill.

  859. Molly says

    Cathy, you make my day everytime you post!
    I do have to ask though, what is it about you wanting to bite people? Is there a story there, if so please share!!!

    Thanks for always making me laugh!

  861. Helene says

    Your blog always gives me a laugh and today’s entry was no exception. Pick me for a book, it’s my son’s birthday!

  863. dina says

    Hey Cathy..you and Donna both crack me up on a daily basis! I would LOVE her books!
    Dina

  864. maple jenny says

    Oooh, pick me! Pick me! I just found out I’ll have almost 40 kids in my English classes next year due to budget cuts–I need a pick-me-up!

  865. PaulaH says

    hahahahahahahahahahaha.
    I had only scrolled half-way down the last photo and thought, “what a cute pic.” Then scrolled down a bit more to find myself laughing out loud – way to close to the paper-thin wall that separates me from my three sleeping preschoolers (I SO need their sleep). You are such a breath of fresh air in the o-so-propper world of scrapbooking. ;o)

  866. Susan M. says

    Wow, we really come out of the woodwork for a freebie! Me too 🙂 BTW, you crack me up every single day!

  868. Susan M. says

    Wow, we really come out of the woodwork for a freebie! Me too 🙂 BTW, you crack me up every single day!

  869. maria says

    Ok, I normally don’t comment or try for contests (born in Vegas – NEVER win).

    BUT – I totally love the photo of you and your husband! The ideas for my Christmas photo are just flying through my brain!

    Thanks for making my Monday humorous!!!! (and many other days as well).

  873. Diane Payne says

    I always look forward to your posts. You certainly have a way of making me laugh out loud. Love the pics! Pick me…please!

    Diane

  874. Allison says

    wondering what my grandmother would say if i enclosed a christmas picture similar to yours.
    it just may push her over the ‘edge’, dear thing…

  875. Kia Gregory says

    This is totally inappropriate and I would have e-mailed you but I can’t find your addy, so here it goes. Did you see the movie Simon Birch? Its about a little person and his trials in a regualr sized persons world (is that PC). Anyhow, lil’ Simon is in a school play, or maybe a church one. And he’s laying in a manger, (I think) and a girl has to lean over him and when she does he says, in his lil’ voice…BOOBIEs! Anyway, when I see that pic of you and Dan, that’s the scene that flashed through my head. And esp. since my hubby says that line, in the lil’ Simon voice, at least once a day.

  878. Sandy says

    Me..me..waving madly. I have wanted those books. I dare you to use that photo on a letter.

  879. Katharine T says

    If you keep posting photos of you in that cute retro shirt, I’m going to have to buy one for myself. 🙂

  880. jmderidder says

    It blows my mind how many people read your blog and enjoy a good laugh and smile.

  885. Beth Gianturco says

    Cathy, you are the only person who can make me go from tears to laughter in the same sentence! I’d love to win Donna’s books but I’ll keep reading anyway. XX’s BethBG

  886. Brenda says

    Too funny! Love those good ol’ Monday laughs…need them to get the week started.

  888. Stephanie T says

    Love your Blog Cathy…you have a talent for writing and I love your zany sense of humour!

  889. Wendy says

    Some people anxiously awaited the last in the Harry Potter series. Others bawled their eyes out that it was over. I’m equally torn about what is supposed to be the last in the Downey series…I loved the previous books in the series. Now I’d love to read these 🙂

  891. Kiera says

    Ah, I remember scrapbooking…something I used to do…maybe these books could jump-start my heart.

  892. shaina says

    Well, I must say, you definitely have a blog that is enjoyable to read (and watch!). Love to see what you come up with to chat about.

    The layout is fun and sweet and a good reminder that things don’t have to be so complicated to be great.

  893. Trude says

    Woohoo free stuff! 🙂 I was going to get her Photos-First book anyway, so winning would be awesome!

    Hooray for boobie-grabbing shots. 😉

  894. Joni says

    Cathy and Donna; better than peanut butter and jelly, cheese and crackers, Steve Perry and Journey….okay, its a stretch…but wowzers! Awesome photo for the newsletter…should get the family *chatting*!!! LOL

  895. Lisa says

    892 comments – chances are slim but what the heck – nothing ventured nothing gained right?
    Lisa

  897. halloweenheather says

    Seriously, I DARE YOU to add that last picture to your scrapbook and your Christmas newsletter. You and Dan rock!!! I’ll forever remember him from CKU in Minneapolis a few years back. YOu are both hilarious! Oh, and I hope I win.

  898. MelissaFeldt says

    At least I’m not the only one with the boob shot photos. LOL. Love your humor.

  899. Glee Scrap says

    See! The books work! You made a great page in not a lot of time! I need those books! Even more imperitive, is that my DH & I take some goofy-fun self-portraits like you & your DH did.You are JUST as cute as Elsie !…….Erin : )

  909. Carolyn Mcavoy says

    Well just count me in….gigles….I don’t have a snowball’s in – – – – to win this thing…..But what a great give….

  910. Moriah Bettencourt says

    Hey, that’s the cutest bra ever 😉

    PS I love free stuff & I’m in a serious mojo drought so you may rescue the hobby for me if you send those things to me.

  912. Valerie says

    That Christmas newsletter will rival the infamous holiday card from Elaine Bennis on Seinfeld!
    Thanks for the laughs Cathy…Val in NJ

  915. Maeghan says

    HAHAHA!!! I’m in college and my friends totally take pictures like that!!!!

    You’re always a member of the cool crowd.

  916. Lesli says

    OMG Cathy, that is so funny! At first I thought it was just a cute photo of you & Dan and then I saw The Hand!! I’m putting my hand up for those books! Will it help me take pics like you?

  921. Genevieve M says

    Cathy- I just love reading your posts!! You always make me laugh and I love reading what you have to say! Hopefully, I will either win or get to look at Donna’s books here soon!

    Genevieve M

  928. Tammy says

    love that you are such a down to earth real person who always makes me laugh! Thanks also for the chance to win donna’s new books . . . love her stuff!

    Tammy

  930. Kelly Koetje says

    First time reading you blog. Loved it. Thanks for making me laugh. Last name is pronounced “koochie”. For that, I think you should pick me!

  937. Cindy says

    Loved the layout. I especially love the ornate font you used. I will have to download.

  938. lori t says

    Please pick me, I need some good read and activities to do pretty soon when it heats up here in Arizona

  940. Silence Robinson says

    me me me me me……pick ME!

    Love your blog Cathy, thanks for the giggles each day.

    Silence

  944. Houston says

    Oooh, I have be admiring those books and the discarded DNA just adds to the value!

  945. carrie c says

    943 happens to be my lucky number! Right? Even if I don’t win, I enjoyed the pic of Dan holding your enormous boobie. 😉

  948. Kristinah says

    You guys kill me. …and I,too, love that yellow shirt. Cathy, I will be forever grateful that you introduced me to Old Gregg…. getting the Donna books would be the icing on the weight watchers chocolate snack cake. 🙂

  951. mary bartolotta says

    oh how i’m hoping that you pick my name..i love Donna’s books and would love to add to my collection..have a great week,mary b

  953. Tracy says

    Damn! Over 900 posts? How will my name ever be picked….And I so deserve the books. And the epifil…uh, skin pieces.
    Tracy

  962. Jane says

    Count me in!I love the “by one day” story. So sweet & romantic. And you’re way cooler than Elsie, I mean really. You’re the kind of cool that comes with experience. Like me. Right? OK then, please count me in for the giveaways.

  963. YvonneS says

    You are too funny! Loving the photo and your sense of humor. You rock chickadee! Can’t wait till your BPS class starts!

  967. J. Praisley Smith says

    Because scrapbooking encourages us to embrace life and well, life enables us to embrace scrapbooking ~ A Praisley.101 quote:)

  968. Rosy says

    Oh, how I’d love to win. Thinking positive…thinking positive…thinking positive…thinking positive…thinking positive…..oh, pick me! Rosy K

  969. Carolyn says

    My husband and I have a photo like that, too. The sad part? It’s our favorite wedding photo. The only one where we’re clearly enjoying ourselves. 😉

  972. renee says

    you are so funny, except my two year old walked in and said “thats not funny”
    seriously, nice to read about you scrapping again.
    renee

  976. Daphne says

    Lovin’ the photo you chose for the Christmas newsletter. Your sense of humor keeps me coming back here.

  978. Kitsa says

    Pick me! Pick me! I’m having a tough day and winning Donna’s book would turn it around!! PS. You are AWESOME!!

  980. Becki says

    as usual, you brought a smile to my day. Imagine how much I would be smiling if I
    won though, 🙂

  983. Holly Costello says

    Cathy,

    I love your zaniness and your point of view.

    I enjoy Donna’s work and have worn the pages of Creative Albums.

    HOLLY Costello

  985. JILL C says

    HEY CATHY-I READ YOUR BLOG EVERYDAY AND YOU MAKE ME LAUGH JUST WHEN I THINK I CAN’T..SO HERE’S MY NAME GOOD LUCK TO ME …..OH BY THE WAY I’M ITALIAN CATHOLIC HA HA

  988. Rachel says

    I love reading your blog – it’s a bright spot in my otherwise highly technical, non-creative job. 🙂 And I wouldn’t be able to resist thumbing through either! 😀

  991. Brandy Poirier says

    Hi Cathy,
    Love your blog, also like the photo of you and your husband, would be a good christmas card photo.
    Good love to everyone.
    Brandy

  992. cheryld says

    OMG.. I have so many photos very much like that.. but you actually posted it here.. on-the-internet Holy SH!T you crack me up!
    Bwahahahahahahahhahaah
    cheryld

  994. Janice D-P says

    Cathy, I always look forward to reading your post for the day. In fact, I often read them aloud to my husband so we can laugh together! I would love to be the lucky duck to receive a pair of brand new DD books. Thanks for the giving. 🙂

  998. Lindsay says

    Cathy I am laughing out loud at your post and photos. I know it’s more expensive to ship book prizes to Canada, but I will give you the grand tour if you want to hand deliver the book!
    Lindsay

  1001. Wendy in ND says

    I think I am poster number 1000!! How cool is that? It for sure must be the luck of the Irish….
    Wendy McAllister in ND!

  1005. jenwcom says

    can’t wait to get a glimpse of you in person at inspired. i promise if i get to meet you, i won’t grab your boob. even if you’re wearing your new shirt.

  1007. Dianne Thurn says

    Is it possible I am the 1000 comment? See how popular you are?? Especially when you are giving something away!! We all really do read your blog, I am just to lazy to comment, but you do make me laugh! Love the last photo of you and Dan, and you are cuter than Elsie!!!

  1009. jenwcom says

    can’t wait to get a glimpse of you in person at inspired. i promise if i get to meet you, i won’t grab your boob. even if you’re wearing your new shirt.

    jen
    flowery branch, ga

  1012. Sara S in Roch says

    ooohh ooohhh could it be? do i have a chance? ohhh could i be the one? please pick me 🙂

    looove the shirt and the pic – merry merry

  1014. Michelle says

    there is something to be said for not being quite so hip! we call it parenthood 🙂

    Michelle

  1015. Tracy says

    I’m surprised he didn’t have to use both hands to hold up that massive jug! 😉 Thanks for the laugh. Unfortunately, my husband looked over my sholder when I laughed out loud. Now he thinks we should give it a try….great. There goes my scrapbook time.

  1016. Mary Kate says

    I have boy-girl twins who want their Mama to have new books to read to them : )
    Pick us!

  1020. Tracy says

    I’m surprised he didn’t have to use both hands to hold up that massive jug! 😉 Thanks for the laugh. Unfortunately, my husband looked over my sholder when I laughed out loud. Now he thinks we should give it a try….great. There goes my scrapbook time.

  1022. Tracy says

    I’m surprised he didn’t have to use both hands to hold up that massive jug! 😉 Thanks for the laugh. Unfortunately, my husband looked over my sholder when I laughed out loud. Now he thinks we should give it a try….great. There goes my scrapbook time.

  1028. Faith says

    I would be honored to be the owner of some of your epithelial cells! And by the way, love the Christmas letter photo! Does it come in wallet size!?

  1031. Faith says

    Would love to be the proud owner of some of your epithelial cells (as well as the books). And love the Christmas newsletter photo…does it come in wallet size!?