This comment just came through at SS and I can’t help but share it with you. I just get so excited for a new book author. Writing a book is hard work and you just feel so vulnerable, so to get positive feedback is such a validating thing.
Let’s do a happy dance for Rebecca and give away a copy of her book shall we?
Hello Simple Scrapbooks (and Rebecca Cooper),
I throughly enjoy your magazine, it along with Cathy Zielske’s first book was one of the things that inspired to start scrapbooking in the first place. I appriecate the perspective and ideas I find in every issue. I’d like to thank you for the OUTSTANDING job you and Rebecca Cooper did with her new book Real.Life.Scrapbooking. While I dearly love scrapbooking and my family probably considers me an addict, over the last few months I have found it increasingly more difficult to fit scrapbooking into my life. With an limited budget, active toddler, lack of energy due to health issues, along with the many other things that make up a crazy but ordinary life, I was ready to give up. I just couldn’t seem to find the motivation or desire to scrapbook. Seeing my half-finished pages begin to pile up only made me more discouraged.
After reading Rebecca’s book description, I deceided to order it as a last chance to get inspired again. I’ve have always loved Rebecca’s layouts and thought after reading her journaling that she seemed to be very approachable, authentic, and so very REAL. ( I even remember thinking after seeing her section openers in one Simple issue, "Gosh, I wish she’d write a book!) I figured if I couldn’t find inspiration from another busy scrapbooker whose style and voice I already admired, it was okay for me to quit. Well, the book came and I’m happy to say I’m not quitting after all! After I read through the book and looking at my son’s scrapbook, I remembered the real reason I started in the first place, the stories and memories I have to tell. So, thank you! Real.Life.Scrapbooking was EXACTLY what I needed to help me find the movtivation and inpsiration to continue scrapbooking, and while it may not seem like much – thanks for "saving" a busy and exhasusted mom from giving up a hobby she cherishes!
Rebecca did a fabulous job with her book, and I can’t thank you enough! Now I just need to find the ways to fit scrapbooking more practically into my everyday life.
Thanks again!
Elisabeth
HOW TO WIN
Be the first to guess the completely delicious thing that was photographed and featured in Rebecca’s book (seriously, such a yummy photo that I’ve asked Claudia, who designed the book, to print me a copy to display in my studio) and I’ll send you some Real. Life. Happy Mail!!
p.s. Learn more about Rebecca this month as she hosts the Simple Studio Blog.
Fresh picked Strawberries in a Strawberry Shortcake dessert?
The book looks wonderful.
PIE?
Brownies?
apples
Cupcakes?
Jelly Beans
I was going to say brownies, because we all know of your love affair… but I will have to guess M&M’s. (still chocolate, but colorful!!!)
can’t wait to get this book.
I am guessing a fruit salad of some kind
Brownies or chocolate pudding?!
Hey, some people have the book so they’ll know- no fair!
hmmmm
delicious… studio.
Grapes??
Cherry Cheesecake. The book does look fabulous!
Apples?
Lemon meringue pie?
Peaches? Can’t wait to get a peek at the book!
Either a brand new fresh bowl of beautiful berries or a line of new and fresh cleaned laundry blowing in the breeze…Both seem yummy to me!
chocolate covered strawberries?!?
Linda
Seriously now, it has to be a colorful pair of socks!
I don’t know, but I do know that I want to get my creative hands on this book…so, I know that I am out for the guessing – but maybe I can make you giggle enough to through one of those yummy books my way. Here goes….
Knock Knock.
(you say who’s there)
Cow
(…you know the drill)
Cows don’t say who, silly. They say MOOOOOOOOO ;0)
OK, so maybe this joke is so much better when my son thinks he has gotten me EACH AND EVERY TIME he tells it…and giggles in delight. Now that is YUMMY! Have a happy one. Hugs. m
Ummmm…Hi Stacy….I really wanted to type “throw” instead of “through” (see previous post of mine) hehehe {{{blushing}}}I will work on my proof reading and slowing down my typing fingers……AGAIN, have a happy day ;0) m
mmmm…maybe a tall glass of ice cold lemonade?? or a big bowl of lemons??? That sounds yummy…and pretty…and YELLOW!
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well, if not brownies… fresh veggies? Eggplant.
It has to be chocolate. Rebecca loves chocolate, right? If it were up to me to choose what would be photographed it would be some delicious layered chocolatey peanut-butter thing. Yum!
cherries?
fresh bread?
I’m guessing yummy chocolate.
Right now I am craving a big ole ice cream cone…you know, the kind that’s just melting a little bit? That’s my guess.
For some reason I want to say an apple.
Claudia f.
Gummy bears??
Mint chocolate chip ice cream!
Im gonna have to guess pears.. i love pears
For some reason I’m going to guess Rice Krispy Treats. Maybe I’m just in the mood.
I have to guess a delicious chocolate brownie
strawberry pie or shortcake
I’ll say a layered Truffle – never made one, but they look pretty.
Bananas?
pumpkin cheesecake??
Oreos?
I’ll guess chocolate cake?
mm
peanut butter cups
chocolate chip cookies
Warm apple pie with a hint of cinnamon and slightly melted French vanilla ice cream. Or is that just what I’m craving?!
No idea but I remember seeing that she made Grilled Cheese with Honey in SS awhile back. Maybe that??
Linda
It’s gotta be chocolate of somekind…or maybe a big bowl of fresh fruit.
A rich, fudgy chocolate dessert?
Or. . . how about pumpkin pie?
I am going to guess Rebecca’s favorite mint chocolate candy bar?
Brownies
a basket of laundry???
would it be chocolate chip cookies !!!! Leanne
I want to make three guesses…
Could it be an apple or apples??
An Egg or eggs?
How about cute Halloween costumes??
CHOCOLATE ANYTHING**** I would love a copy of her book***
Chocolate pudding?
totally random guess. a papaya, what better picture to hang in your studio than a bright orange papaya with contrasting purple/black seeds?
I’m going with chocolate-covered strawberries…only because I’m wanting some myself right now.
Hope I’m right. The book looks amazing!
Yikes…NOW I read the comments and see someone beat me to chocolate covered strawberries and I’m gonna go with a known-Stacy favorite:
Gummy bears
Let’s see how about chocolate chip cookies?
Ok, chocolate chip cookies was already guessed How about
Carrot Cake?
Watermelon(s)!
Oranges, lemons and limes
Refreshing for summer…
~~Nik
I am going to guess peanut M&M’s
How about cupcakes?
Regular M&Ms. Just right for Simple.
a frosted cut out cookie? maybe heart shaped?
I have no idea but I’ll take a stab in the dark and say a big bowl of fresh fruit!!
I’d love a copy of this book sounds like it might just be the answer to everyone’s busy life!
since i’m thinkin you have an inkling for greens of any shade… i’m guessin some good ol’ fashioned Key Lime Pie? the color of that alone is refreshing… throw me a bone, Stace! I could really use one today! :O) Love, your someday fellow coworker, Shelley
Either brownies on p. 113, or the brownie mix on p. 114? -Lisa
fresh cut pineapple.. nice and bright and yellow! and happy!!!!!!!!!!
hmm, me thinks that Lisa has some inside information, quoting page numbers LOL
Brownies. Love brownies.
I am going to guess a big ole’ pink frosted heart cookie held by a little girl- and the cookie has a little white heart in the corner of it.
Molly
Or, a red ripe raspberry still on the vine.
I’ll guess some fresh strawberries. Always good!
The good old Hershey bar.
A Hershey chocolate bar
Or maybe banana chocolate chip muffins. Or chocolate chip cookie dough baked in muffin pans and filled with cream cheese icing.
(Is it obvious yet that I just went through Rebecca’s blog archives???)
Molly
Some yummy chocolate cake? :0
i would have to say brownies since you are a brownie fan?? maybe?
I’m gonna take it in a different direction- maybe a container of brand new crayons or markers or brads?
Mmm….a chocolate covered Oreo cookie – yum!
I’m guessing lollipops… pretty- but not so good for you!
D
Apples! I’ve got apples on the brain. In the past month I have purchased 21 pounds of apples for my family of 6. We’ve been sceaming through them!
I want to say brownies, but several others already have so I will say a strawberry pie, although I am still leaning towards chocolate, better yet chocolate with strawberries.
dont think anyone has quessed m & m’s yet…
or maybe it is not even food. maybe it is johnny depp. HA!
strawberry shortcake?
cheesecake?
Hot fudge sundae with colored sprinkles?
I was going to guess strawberry shortcake, but i see that is the second guess!!
jelly bellys? know you horde them;)
my guess would be jelly beans. a whole clear jar full of jelly beans in a rainbow of colors!
I know that you LOVE brownies, so I’m guessing that’s the dessert you’d want pictured in your home
Strawberry Shortcake??? I just at some at The Cheesecake Factory and it was so Yummy!!
I’m going to guess APRICOTS!!!
yummy gummy bears
my guess is her coffee/tea mug
fingers crossed would love to read this delightefully tasty new book down under (I am from Australia)
Mangos
Mangos
Mangos
Mangos
Mangos
Don’t know why, but grapefruit came to mind…
Ok, someone already said cake and cupcakes, so how about….popsicles?
a bowl of cherries
buttons?
Brownies?!
WE all know how you love Brownies!!
I don’t know why, but I thought of scones. With jam or honey.
I’ll guess my favorite dessert – creme brulee.
I am going to guess a big bowl of fresh fruit. Worth a try.
Sprinkles Cupcakes???
pumpkin spiced cookies??
I’m guessing strawberry cheesecake, my fave
a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream
banana chocolate chip muffins?
lol… but i’m guessing that it has something to do with bright green & orange??
have a happy day!
janna
just picked fresh strawberries?
Not food, but just beautiful or “delicious” looking – The sun!
My guess would be a clear pedestal bowl of fruit salad. Yum!
a bowl of jelly beans?
Knowing your love of brownies, I am guessing that it must be a plate of fresh baked brownies!
Hugs~
Christyne
I GOT IT! I GOT IT! SCOOPS OF CREAMY SMOOTH SHERBERT IN DELICIOUS SUMMER COLORS. THEY’RE PROBABLY IN A VERY CUTE BOWL WITH A SHINY STERLING SILVER SPOON!! THE PERFECT DESSERT TO INSPIRE YOU TO CREATE!
Watermelon?
OK, everything under the sun has been choosen…from Brownies to fresh Fruit, ….. but what about the staples in life….. Where’s the BEEF?
How about Chicken and Beef Fajitas….. steaming, sizzling, mouthwatering, boy I can smell the spices now… yellow, red, orange and green peppers, onions, and perfectly grilled BEEF and CHICKEN. YUMO!
You have to hit your favorite Mexican restaurant right now, don’t you?
Ok, I’m going to go with something other than food…how about that white laundry basket with the colorful clothes that have been cleaned, dried and neatly folded?
a picture of a new baby and mommy.
Some beautiful fruit or chocolate chip cookies? -scramperj
mmmm…brownies…
My guess would be her simple scrapbook friends & co-workers in a photo. Or something food related. can’t wait to get the book.
Good luck to everyone.
Have a wonderful week-end.
Fran Heupel
Rasberries
My guess is JELLY BEANS in fun and fruity flavors….
Pears.
I’m drooling over the very idea of fresh pears right about now
Hmm. My comment didn’t appear. I’ll try again:
Pears.
I’m drooling over the very idea of pears right now. Yum.
I’m majorly PMSing right now and can think of nothing else but chocolate, so that should really have been my guess. However, I don’t think that’s the kind of thing that would make its way into your studio – it would have to be something more colorful and healthy!
So… How about… a beautiful rainbow?
(Trying for the 3rd time to leave a comment…)
Pears. I’m drooling over the very idea of pears right now. Yum
Did you close comments? I’m absolutely unable to post…
ROFL! Wouldn’t you know it? All those stupid comments of my mine just showed up at once! Good grief. Okay, I give up and I’ll leave you in peace.
I simply have to go to Central Market for pears, so toodles!
Lynda’s Crystallized Ginger Cookies ?
peanut m&m’s?
Didn’t read all the comments so I don’t know if this one was already put out there,but my guess would be your favorite treat…brownies.
Probably been said, but here goes:
multiple colors of fluffy cupcakes!
Popsicles!
I wish I knew…Elizabeth seems to have written her email for me (and I’m sure many other women). Hopefully, Rebecca’s book will be available at the library. =)
Have a Great day!
I am going to guess a piece of chocolate.
a neat pile of folded laundry! Man, I love that sight – what a feeling of accomplishment (and I can get that feeling daily!)
I delicious picture of yummy scrapbook supplies. A stack of gorgeous cardstock or yummy brads/eyelets. How about scrumptious ribbons and paints.
That sounds appetizing to me!!!!
Heidi
I will probably be way off–but is it the orange colored fiskars paper trimmer. It’s orange and orange is one of your “Yummy” colors.
Ann
I know it’s probably been said, but I want to PLAY!
) My guess is your favorite treat – BROWNIES!
Kathy
Stacy – was it chocolate pudding?
I’m going to guess good old chocolate chip cookies.
tammy
S’mores?
well, after reading the comments i’m absolutely STARVING! (and i just ate lunch). and i think i know what the answer is(but it’s already been said). so what i would LIKE to see is a big ole plate of cookies with a tall glass of milk, preferably with a child covered in both: smirking.
now that says “delicious” to me.
strawberry shortcake with yummy whipped cream.
okay! how about a bowl of lime green jello with yummy fruit inside and topped with whipped cream!!
I am going to say Chocolate cake, with chocolate icing, with chocolate sauce dripped all over it. Oh sorry, i think that I got carried way…..also I am starving!!!
It simply has to be brownies!!!!
I don’t have the book yet so I don’t know but I’ll guess that its brightly colored and full of sugar.
P.S. When is the book going to be at Joann’s or Michaels?
Ice cream sundae with sprinkles?
Iced sugar cookies?
Margaritas???
Ice cream?
how about a tall cool glass of iced tea? maybe with a lemon or mint sprig?
Apple pie?
cupcakes?
ice cream sandwiches, in all flavors, all colors of ice cream?
homemade bread
Its gotta be browines!!!!
I’m just gonna go with a 3-layer chocolate cake with melt-in-your-mouth frosting and dark chocolate curl shavings on top. How’s that for a guess?
Melissa
Flower Mound, TX
BROWNIES!
I say Sherbet in nice bowls!
Wild raspberries?
I’m guessing Cheesecake!
i’m guessing fresh fruit in a beautiful bowl with flowers in a vase beside it.
I think the fresh bread was a great guess….that was my first guess too.
Nanaimo Bars
I’m guessing watermelon. Only because my two year old just polished off half of a personal size watermelon all by herself. Yummy!
fresh fruit?
How about a fresh honeydew mellon!
I’m going to guess yummy fruit kabobs. That just sounds deliscious right now and I think even I would print out a copy of something like that for a colorful, creative vibe!
)
Could be chocolate pudding or the Brownies!
ribbon?
fresh produce from a farmer’s market…tomatoes, cucumbers, corn on the cob, green beans, etc.
Honestly I have NO CLUE, but no one has said this and I’ve been known to take pictures of fresh produce from our local farmers market, so I thought I’d give it a shot!
tim tams??
Yummy Choc Cake??
cotton candy?
It’s the only thing I could think of that hasn’t been posted yet!
Chocolate dipped Strawberries. Yummy!!
Teresa
watermelon?
I guess a cupcake .. yum!
Karen D
Chocolate mint cookies……
and that book is on my must haves
I saw a big bowl of colorfull jellybeans!
cholcalte cake with chocolate icing! and maybe some sprinkles too
Brownies
Strawberries in a beautifully colored dish!!
I am going to say Skittles
How about sunflowers ?
or maybe a pile of socks !!!
or maybe a pile of socks !!!
my best guess is tulips.
I’d have to say a baby’s belly button. Or perhaps some baby feet?
I am going with a big bowl of red strawberries. Must be the season
Sprinkles!!!
Everytime I see some new and different shapes and colors I think of you.
M & M ‘s
a vase full of colorful gerbera daisies…it’s delicious to the eyes!
strawberry smoothies ???
Chocolate pudding?
I’m guessing her favorite canadian chocolates!
brownies?
I would have to guess Jelly Bellies or Gummy Bears.
I’m guessing Carmel Apples!
It’s gotta be brownies…we all need chocolate when we scrapbook!
Oh my! The book looks to be absolutely amazing, since I haven’t a clue as to what the special something is, I’m guessing and saying that it has to do something with babies! =) Not exactly a dish, but little cuties are absolutely delish and a feast to the eyes, right?!
Can’t wait to pick up a copy of this book, (assuming I don’t win the draw!).
Jen D.
something yummy on those super cute polka dotted plates/bowls/mugs from Target
I have no clue, but I must say I am loving the picture of the praying mantis on the blog today. My kids will love it too. (Dad took them out today) If I were to make a guess it would have to be something chocolatey. YUMM
BTW If it’s the Jelly Beans – you and my husband so need a talk. lol
Red, green, and yellow peppers!
watermelon (it’s hot here!)
Kowing how much you LOVE chocolate Stacy, my guess is ANYTHING chocolate!!! Judi
Cake with mouth watering icing.
How fun…I’m going to guess a close up picture of piles of clean, folded laundry – kids laundry that is.
I can’t wait to see this book – it looks so wonderful! 
Dana
my first guess was brownies — which made me daydream of chocolate – which lead to my mouth watering and me wanting to make OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES — so that is my FINAL answer
What about pudding?
Linda
I am going to guess pancakes, fingers crossed…well maybe donuts as a second
A butterfly in the garden
Strawberries
no ideas !!
what about some lovely raspberries ! as i love them !
Mimi
My guess is Brownies!!!!
A basket of warm, homemade muffins! ~~Jackie
Humm…. so many yummy choices have already been guessed. I’m going to guess milk chocolate cover strawberries drizzled with white and dark chocolate.
how about a freshly folded pile of laundry?
Aimee
asparagus or some other veggie.
How about a bowl full of bright red cherries? Can’t wait for the book!
chocolate
chocolate chip cookies with milk?
jscrapfreak@hotmail.com
I’m sure it’s been guessed already because of the color, but i’d have to say Key Lime Pie!
freshly baked crusty loaf of bread ! yummmm !!!
freshly baked crusty loaf of bread ! yummmm !!!
Chocolate dipped strawberries.
chocolate covered strawberries – YUM
chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk on a beautiful plate
Birthday cake?
It’s gotta be ‘chocolate brownies’ to catch Stacy’s eye!
Looking forward to getting a copy of Rebecca’s book for myself!
Great work!
It’s gotta be a stack of completed layouts.
I’m not sure, didn’t she once do a layout about eggs in a jar (among other things)? They looked yummy! So i’m guessing eggs!
Nancy
NL
I am gonna guess at Jelly Belly Beans, displayed in a jar or some such storage!!
Oh no, I’m too late, someone’s bound to have guessed it by now! And I just *need* that book, LOL. it’s too hard to get it all the way over here (middle of nowhere, Brazil). So I’ll take a chance, based on my surroundings:
They are gorgeous pictures of… FLOWERS! Lovely flowers, probably brightly colored – I’m thinking yellow, green, pink…
Am I right???
Ok, I’m guessing cupcakes…
Strawberries!
I’m gonna say a Hot Fudge Brownie!
Must be brownies!
must be brownies
BROWNIES!!!
Regards from Dominican Republic,
Melissa Hernandez
Nice plate of spaggetti
Tulips or the hand towels
Red Tulips or the hand towels in white, pink and green
JELLY BEANS! Bright and colorful and yummy! Love your blog BTW! Thanks for the ongoing inspiration!
Raspberries or some other fresh fruit.
Bright Kiwi fruit
I guess cupcakes with sprinkles!
ok maybe a bright coloured bucket of scrapbooking tools, like scissors and brushes ect !!!
Is it chocolate parfait dessert? I would love to have a picture of that hanging up for inspiration! Ha Ha
Vibrant, colorful gummy bears!
strawberry cheesecake
My guess would be a big luscious chocolate cake! That always gives me inspiration or at least a pick me up. teehee
It’s probably already been guessed .. but I’m thinking a banana split… (pretty tough to capture with the ice cream melting …)
i’m gonna say a big bag of potato chips and an ice cold soda.
ok, off to the kitchen for me!!
love that Rebecca is a canadian and is rocking the SS world!
happy canada day rebecca, hope you and your family had a great holiday. and have a great 4th to all you US ladies tomorrow!!
Shoes!
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No guesses here….just wanted to say how cute your little girlie is!!!
I’m going with a bowl of green M&M’s – cute huh!