Teacher's gifts

You KNOW that it's this time of year...you KNOW you need to have gifts ready...but do I? NO LOL! So as per usual...the night before the last day of school I'm scrambling for a gift for the teachers! This is what I came up with, just little post it note holders...hope they like them!

Happy Holidays everyone!

My 12 days of Christmas...

I made this up and posted it on my facebook and thought I'd share it with fellow bloggers!

On the 1st day of Christmas my children gave to me:
Haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 2nd day of Christmas my children gave to me:
two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 3rd day of Christmas my children gave to me:
three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 4th day of Christms my children gave to me:
four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 5th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 6th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 7th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 8th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 9th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 10th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
ten butterfly kisses...nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 11th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
11 carols on the piano...ten butterfly kisses...nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 12th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
...♪♪ twelve strings of popcorn (half eaten...)11 carols on the piano...ten butterfly kisses...nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

December Scrapbooking!

I'm glad we finally got snow so this layout will be even more fun to do LOL! This idea was from another consultant Shauna Nutall, I changed a few things, but love this layout!!! Here's what I used:

Jingle creative basics X5808

Juniper and tulip paper and ink

dimensional elements flurry Z1225

glitter

white and pearl paint

journalling jots B1269

jingle boarders D1225

Happy 10th Birthday to my "baby"!!!

"Mom, I want my birthday party on Annie's first birthday...and I want a dog theme...and I want a birthday cake with a dog digging on it."

This is what I had to work with, and am super happy with the results of the cake...super simple, and he'll love it!! (I hope...)

Another Christmas card...

Second card for my technique night...saw this idea from Vicki Wizniuk, another CTMH constultant! Love this idea! Used again watercolor coloring on the vellum (the presents) Here's what I used:

Jingle boarders D1225
Christmas melodies D1324
Adorning corners D1322
staz on black ink pad Z888
markers
creative basics jingle collection Z5808
rhinestone frames
juniper ink pad Z2165
decorative scissors
silver brads
circle colluzle

It's Christmas time!!!

Made these cards for my technique club that I hold every year. This first one I took the idea from a fellow consultant but couldn't find the name. It's done with watercoloring vellum. Here's the supplies I used:

Creative Basics Jingle collection X5808
garden green paper 1244
vellum 1395
gold embossing powder Z668
versa mark Z891
markers
watercolor brush
snow flurries D1384
liquid glass Z679
gold ribbon
gold eyelets

Halloween layout

Yes...I'm a little behind! This is for my November scrapbooking groups...we decided to work one month behind so we can add photos that we have taken in the month! Therefore...Halloween in November! Here's what's included in this layout:

October word puzzle D1311

Beware D1381

Halloween Delights C1130

Happy Haunting D1180

Creepy Cobwebs D1319

Enchanted L2 X7087B

Black ink Z2105

Clear ink Z900

Black embossing powder Z670

It was fun to make, hope they like it!

Halloween Party Invitations!

These were again inspired by another CTMH consultant! The background paper is not CTMH, but paper I had lying around. We don't have a Halloween theme paper pack anymore...and it is VERY much missed! One of my many requests that I have in at the moment :O)

These are for a Halloween party that my kids are going to have on Halloween day. Love that it's a Saturday this year! Going to be a fun time...I most enjoy making the food! We are going to have candy corn pizza, blood red oozy punch, and sawed off fingers to eat. For dessert is cup 'o worms...

For these cards I used the following stamp sets from CTMH:

Merry Monsters B1333
Beware D1381
October Word Puzzle D1311

Hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween redo

Here is the same card I just made but changed where the marbling goes...I like it better this way! Thanks for looking!!

Christmas in October!

Here is another Faux Marbling, you can see a bit more in this card! Thanks to fellow consultant Karen Pederson for the wondering invention of the gingerbread houses! I love it! Here's what I used in this card:


Jingle creative basics X5808
Tulip paper
juniper paper
brown bag paper

black marker 4275
Around the block D1377
Festive thoughts D1179
White embossing powder Z673
liquid glass Z679
sponge daubers

Martha Stewart snowflake punch

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Halloween is near!

The countdown is on for Halloween, are you ready for the ghosts and goblins? We are all decorated here and patiently waiting! Here's a Halloween card I made using the Faux Marble technique...you don't really see much of the technique...but it's there in the background on the top. Here's what I used:

topiary paper

grey wool paper

colonial white paper

bamboo paper

Grey wool ink Z2125

Grey flannel ink Z2124

Black ink Z2105

Barn red ink Z2104

Black waxy flax Z1089

sparkles Z1104

liquid glass Z679

October word puzzle D1311

Creepy cobwebs D1319

Design from page 55 in Wishes Card Confidence Program 9033, which is fast becoming my best friend!!

Advent Calendar class in November...book now! ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!!

It's been awhile since I've offered a project! And this one is one of my fast favorites! This is a reusable advent calendar. The 2nd photo shows you drawer #2 is open...there is enough room in there for a few treats...ie...two treats for my kids...I'd say that you could put in 4 hershy kisses with no problem for an idea...or you could add little treasures for them!

Space is limited in this class b/c I only have 8 of the calendars and they came from the states on sale...won't get them again at the good price! So please contact me to book a spot today!

Cost is $30. You need to bring your adhesive, 12" trimmer and scissors.

Class will be held on November 20th, that is a Friday at 7:30. Book your spot today!

***I must give credit to Laurel Seabrook, a fellow CTMH consultant for this fabulous idea! And Tanya Johnson for helping find a great place to buy these!

October Layout

The theme this month is obviously Fall! I love taking fall photos of the kids and dog and can't wait to get out there soon! For this layout I used "Swing Rhythm" layout from Imagine (CTMH). And for the supplies, here it goes! I have to apoligize as the one photo mat on the second page slipped down on me...crooked isn't how it's supposed to be! :oL

Cost for this class is $20.

cocoa cardstock X5642

sunflower cardstock 1242

autumn terracotta cardstock 1270

october word puzzle D1311

classic caps D1100

journaling jots B1269

autumn splendor D1181

november word puzzle D1312

autum terracota ink pad Z2101

sunflower ink pad Z2150

cocoa ink pad Z2114

timber brown staz on

delta ceramcoat white paint

"F" monogram chipboard Z1060

twill ribbon Z1099

pewter mini medley Z1243

Yes I did stamp on the pewter tag "fall" and it worked great using the timber brown staz on, just have to be careful b/c it's a big slippery!

I think that is it! It was a bit time consuming with the inking...stamping..and cutting...but in the end once I get some lovely fall photos on there it'll be awesome! I hope my ladies like it!!

Happy National Card Making Day!

Happy World Card Making Day! Today is a day to create cards, send cards, and enjoy cards! Send one in the mail for that special someone...I know I absolutly love getting cards in the mail still!

Tonight I'm inviting you to my house to make cards/scrapbooking/catch up on anything you'd like! There is no charge, you can use my inks, blocks, and stamp pads. Starting at 7pm, come and celebrate World Card Making day!

Now I invite you to join a blog hop. I did not take part...but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it! Start HERE!

Another gesso

Sorry, not a very straight scan tonight! Another gesso off card, can't just do one! Here's what I used for this one:

Wishes page 12 - keyhole
autumn splendor stamp set D1181
express postage stamp set D1262
cocoa textured, ponderosa pine, goldrush and pansy purple paper
cocoa ink
goldrush ink
natural twill
clear embossing powder

Again, thanks for looking! Please feel free to leave a comment on what you think!

Gesso

Thought I'd bring out the gesso again for this technique, and I really like the look of it! It's a big messy, but well worth it! This technique is called "gesso off" and you can find it at the Technique Junkies if you are a subscriber!

Here's what I used for this card:

Wishes page 81 - fancy file
petal, twilight, white, cocoa paper
twilight marker
timber brown stazon
gesso
cocoa ribbon
paper flower
button
aspiration stamp set C1340
fringed phrases stamp set C1366
sparkle

Thanks for looking!

Scrapbook class

(Sorry, first I must apologized for the photos...they are not the best!)

Time to scrapbook those summer vacation photos! For this layout I used the following colors:

Chocolate: x5643

Ocean: x5636

Buttercup: 1271

Autumn Terracota: 1270

Citrus Leaf: 1228

and white daisy cardstock: 1385

For decoration I used:

White bigger brads: Z1219

Badge buttons: Z1159

clear sparkles: Z1104

white embossing powder: Z673

goldrush embossing powder...sorry unavailable now

and white ribbon: Z270

The stamp set I used for the sun, flip flops and "summer" is:

August word puzzle: D1290

And for the word "Vacation" i used and alphabet set that was in a special..sorry I can't find a name!

Thanks for looking,and please feel free to leave me a comment and tell me what you think!