It's all in the numbers...

Yep, it's Suzanne here and today is my birthday! Ah!

As my students so eagerly have been asking all week, "Well, how old are you going to be?!" Ah, the things we learn in the first grade. Never ask a woman her age. LOL. Of course, their "guesses" were all over the map. 55? 79? 45? Ah, the second thing we learn in the first grade. Always shoot lower when guessing a woman's age. Oh, so around 15? Gotta love six year olds! One extreme to the other.

Here's some hints for you {that of course were not so helpful to them!}

I played with...

I watched...

I *may* have been caught wearing my hair like this..

What do you think? How old am I today? Leave a comment on this post with your guess and I will be sending a birthday "goodie bag" to one lucky correct guess!

So, as you can see. Our challenge this week isn't a birthday one (well it could be). But it's all about the numbers!

And we have a new sponsor to welcome to The Paper Variety!

We Scrap Kits is a lovely Etsy store with wonderful (and budget friendly!) kits full of papers, embellishments and inspiration.

This week's winner receive their Whimsy Kit!

To enter to win this prize, just submit a paper project that includes a NUMBER! ;)

The Team B designers have wonderful examples of inspiration to share with you!

Shannon

Shannon's layouts never disappoint, with her unique scrappy style. Love this candid pic of her kiddos and the title she made with mixed alphas. The different numbers are neat in the collage mat she created!

Jan

Jan said, "April is a big month for us!  Lots of birthdays, Easter, Spring Break and of course, Tax Day!  I used a variety of numbers on my calendar; stickers, Thickers, bingo markers, a domino, a clock face, birthday candles, rubs, and words out of beads and metal alphabets."

Mindy

Mindy said, "I spent Spring Break at my Mom's house & while I was there I climbed through the attic to find a wonderful box full of pictures.  I had been keeping this paper for the longest time, and I finally found the perfect picture to go with it!"

Patti

Patti said, "In December of 2010, I turned 50 years old. It was the first birthday that I was really not looking forward to. It was a wonderful birthday though, one that I will always remember. Being 50 is not bad -- I was able to get my first senior discount this week! I saved 10%!! :) :)"

Tessa

Tessa said, "Doing all these senior portrait layouts of my sister Elizabeth makes it easy to include a number :). Whoo hoo class of 2011!"

Welcome back.. Mel!

Mel said, "Sure feels good to be scrappin' again after a pretty long hiatus! When I saw this new line from Colorbok the first time, I had to have some of it right away, and I loved using so many different patterned papers to accent this photo of me, my Mom, and my niece Olivia from January."

Suzanne

I decided to make a card this week using the sentiment "Just 4 You". I just love this crocheted flower and the Aisan elements!

This week, we want to welcome guest designer..

 Sandi Pressley!

Sandi created these adorable counting flashcards for her granddaughter using supplies from her stash and an upcycled swatch book! You can go to Sandi's blog to see more pictures and information on how she created this project ;) Love how it is adorable and educational! 

Now, it's your turn! 

Upload your paper projects that include a number for a chance to win this week's prize. 

One entry per person. Please see our other guidelines here :)

Don't forget to leave a comment guessing my age today for a chance to win a goodie bag! :)