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A Look Back at 2009

Published on January 3, 2010 in My Photos and This & That. 0 Comments

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2009 had lots of low points but it also had some very high points. This collage captures some of them (in no particular order).

My dear friend, Mary visited us from Florida. It was 4 years since we last
saw her, so it was a great treat to spend time with her.
Meeting my cousin, Kate who was visiting from Australia.
Seeing the movie, That Evening Sun and meeting the legendary actor,
Hal Holbrook. Very nice and sweet gentleman!
Celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary on Roosevelt Island
Enjoying the new Citi Field although the Mets lost (not pictured)
Taking many stamping classes and really enjoying creating (not pictured)
Meeting my craft friend Geri and having her be apart of my life (not pictured)
Many visits with the NJ Srokas
Baby Ava’s christening & party (not pictured)
My friend Tara’s baby shower (not pictured)
High school friends and kids get together (not pictured)
Meeting and getting to know my scrap/online friends in NYC
Jackson & Kayla’s birthday parties (not pictured)
Promoting my custom scrapbook business with Cara at Kayley’s school event

Looking forward to see what 2010 captures for me. Goals and new year’s resolution to come =)

2010

Published on December 31, 2009 in Holiday and This & That. 0 Comments

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I’m not going to lie, this year was a challenge for me. I have learned a lot about myself and life during the past few months. Hardship and adversity has given me a new found perspective on life and if I had to do it all over again I wouldn’t do it any different. Here’s to new beginnings, new friendships, deeper friendships, newfound passion and adventure in 2010!

Custom Scrapbooking

Published on December 30, 2009 in Custom Scrapbooking, Scrapbooking and TSD. 0 Comments

Tara Sroka Designs has gone through a makeover lately. A few weeks ago I launched a new updated website, which I’m very pleased with. My main focus for 2010 is to promote my custom scrapbooking business. Your cherished memories are too important to shove in a closet or leave on your camera. Preserve your life’s most precious moments in a professional and customized digital scrapbook designed by Tara Sroka Designs.

A wonderful way to commemorate the milestones in your life. Perfect for babies and newlyweds.
Makes great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and weddings.

Simply send me your photos in a digital format and a scrapbook will be created that tells your personal story on each and every page. Your scrapbook will come with 20 pages in a hardcover bound book with a custom desiged cover to suit your needs. Also available are framed 12×12 layouts.

Refer 3 new clients for a custom scrapbook and receive a FREE 8×8 scrapbook valued at $250! Please indicate who referred you when ordering a book.

To place your order contact me via the contact page or call 646.867.3116.

I’ve also set up a Facebook Fan Page and want to reach 100 fans by 1/1/10 but I need your help. The 100th fan will win a free custom designed framed shadowbox layout. Spread the word and one of my existing fans will be rewarded with a treat from me too! The more times you post/share the more chances you have to win!! Leave a comment for however many times you share, post, blog or tweet this. Thanks!!

Merry Christmas

Published on December 25, 2009 in Holiday, Pink Ink Studios and Sale. 1 Comment

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Here’s to new beginnings, new friendships, deeper friendships, newfound passion and adventure! Merry Christmas!

Also from Friday-Sunday I’m having a big 50% OFF sale at Pink Ink Studios. Make sure to stop by and see what goodies are on sale. Discount taken upon checkout.

Brrrr!!

Published on December 20, 2009 in My Photos. 0 Comments

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I just went for a walk around where we live and it’s pretty messy out. We got about a foot of snow in NYC and I could really just do without it. LOL!

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Published on December 8, 2009 in Jackson, Kayley, Michelle Underwood and Scrapbooking. 0 Comments

Michelle Underwood has a new kit out today – Baby It’s Cold Outside. This week is perfect for this kit since it’s really getting COLD OUTSIDE and I’m freezing. Brrrr!!

Here’s a layout of my niece, Kayley and nephew, Jackson from last winter using this wonderful new kit. Pick it up today at Two Peas in A Bucket.

Tag, You’re It Challenge Round Up

Published on December 7, 2009 in Amuse Stamps and Stamping/Cards. 2 Comments

Each month Amuse (the stamps I LOVE) has a creative challenge with different themes. November’s theme was to design something with using tags. So I created and submitted a few cards and I’m super excited to say one of my cards was featured on their blog the other day! Woo hoo!!! Little things make my day =)

Tons of Love

Published on November 30, 2009 in Layouts, Promotion, Scrapbooking and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

I wanted to share a new layout with you featuring items from Ellie – the kit Mikkel Paige and I worked on together. Here is my dear friend Kelly with her girls, Corinne and Brianna. Awww, such a sweet photo!

Ellie Kit & QP Freebie

Published on November 27, 2009 in Collaborative Kits, Freebie, Product Preview and Scrapbooking. 2 Comments

My dear friend and fabulous designer, Mikkel Paige and I have teamed up to create a new kit called, Ellie. This kit was inspired by an animal we all know and love – the elephant! It has an infant/toddler feel to it and mixes some wonderful vibrant colors including green, blue and purple.

Kit includes:

Paper Pack: a total of 17 patterens and solids
Alpha Pack: adorable white letters with raised orange polka dots. Letters a through z are included as well as number 0 through 9, and some punctuation
Element Pack: 2 elephant stamps/stickers, 3 frames, 3 glitter brads, 4 clips with ribbon bow at the top, 3 buttons, 1 journaling square, 1 paint dab, 1 “remember this” word art, 1 “tons of love” word art, 1 “loads of fun” word art, 1 solid knotted ribbon piece, 2 elephant ribbons, 1 stitch line, 1 dot overlay, 1 folded flower, 1 embellished flower, 1 orange glitter line, 1 glitter grass line, 2 heart spills, 2 glitter splats, 1 twirled twine

In honor of this kit, I’ve designed a free Quick Page using some papers and elements from the kit.

Ellie is now available at the Digichick and it’s on sale for Black Friday, so hurry up and pick it up!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Published on November 26, 2009 in Holiday. 0 Comments

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This year has been a tough one for me but I’m so thankful for so many things – my family, friends and my health! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and make sure to count all your blessings.