Update

Well, I haven't posted in a while. Life has just gotten in the way. Our computer died, our t.v. died, and I was kind of hoping the dryer would go too...but don't tell anyone! On a sadder note, my son has started High School football practice. Really, where does the time go?
So, I am not able to upload photos yet. We are on a backup computer and it just isn't that great. I promise I will get something up soon though. I have a mini book I have just finished that turned out really cute. I did it with a woodland creatures line. Stay tuned for more!

Sneak Peak at CTMH New Product

New Paper from CTMH called Tinkerin'! I love the bright colors and all of the matching stuff. The picture is from Disneyland.

Garrett is our Mr. Personality in the family. He says the funniest things! Today he was in my closet and picked up my shoes. He then said, "Jeez Mom, why are all your shoes hopped up?" He makes me laugh all the time! I can't wait to scrap this.

Layout of my Son

Most of the products used are CTMH. I accidentally scrunched the paper when I sanded it, so I just scrunched a bunch more and layered them! Enjoy!

Circle Card

I love my new circle cutter from We R Memory Keepers. It is the only one I have tried that actually works!

Free Download

I just found a free download and it is a good one! You can download the entire issue of Scrapbooks and Cards Magazine for free! Here is the link http://www.scrapbookandcards.com/index.html (I haven't figured out how to make it a direct link yet, sorry) Enjoy!

I love You Card

I recently got the Cards magizine and it full of great ideas. I saw a variation of this card and had to make it. What do I with all of my cards? Well, they are in a box for now.

Pink Paislee Layout

This layout is done with the wonderful and inspiring Pink Paislee line. Layout idea is also from their website. I love, love this company and all of their lines. This picture is of my mother in law who lost her battle with cancer on December 23rd of last year. She was such a special woman in so many ways and is very missed.

Sweet Baby Card

Here is the second baby shower card that I made. The baby's room is done in purple so I thought I would stick with that color. Which, by the way, is my favorite color. The saying is from a stamp set from CTMH. The chipboard tree is from Maya Road and is stacked 3 high. Yes, I hand stitched the "Sweet Baby" and the swirl on the inside. Sometimes I don't know what I get myself into! The card took me about 1 1/2 hours to make! Hope you like it and don't be afraid to leave a comment. It helps me grow as a scrapbooker and lets me know that I am not blogging into space! :)

DIY Haircut Layout

His poor bangs! But look at those eyes! How could you be angry at them??

Every kid cuts their hair, or has a brother or sister cut it, at least once in their life. Garrett had his first experience just recently. The journaling reads: Garrett's very first (and hopefully last) DIY haircut. He used my scrapbook scissors for the job (pointed end...Yikes!) and was so very proud of his work. He even cleaned up his own mess. What a Guy!

Girl Baby Shower Card

This is a card that I made for a baby shower. A lot of stitching; not sure what I was thinking. I like doing the side profiles because it shows that the card is not so flat. I think my camera actually takes a better picture from this angle. I have another baby shower to go to on Saturday, so I had better get busy with more girlie ideas!

Hap-Pea Birthday Card

The two peas in a bucket is from Quickutz. It is too cute! I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this die-cut, but I got to admit I am in love with it. Does anyone have any other sayings that might work with this die. I would love to hear your ideas!

Through Your Eyes--First Page

I painted the edges with the CTMH fan brush and white paint. The rub-ons on the picture are also CTMH.

Through Your Eyes--Second Page

Side Flowers

Our youngest son loves to take pictures of everything. He is 5! These are some pictures he took at Christmas Time and I love them. I didn't know my camera would take such good pictures up close. The journaling reads:

Christmas 2008 Garrett loves to take pictures. He goes through the house capturing images that I would never think to take and he takes them well. The ornaments on our tree are just one example of his imagination and what he sees through his curious eyes.

Green Layout- First Day of School

Here is a layout with lots of green in honor of St. Patty's Day coming up. This is my daughter on the first day of school. The title of the layout is done on a popsicle stick.

Bunny Card

I fell in love with this baby stamp set by Stampendous! It is called Peek-A-Boo Baby. The baby has its choice of many hats...cow, pig, frog, puppy, chicky, etc. I have so many ideas in my head for this stamp set. For the cow one, I have a stamp that says moo-chas grass-ias. Ahhh... Scrapbooking makes me giddy sometimes!

Robot Card

I made this card for my husband for Love Day. I had made him a romantic card...lost it though! So I had fun building this guy for him. The super cute star paper is CTMH and the Robot is from Stampendous.

Inside of Card

Lollipop Holder

Too Cute and Too Fun!! Products are CTMH and the felt leaves are from Creative Impressions.

Here are the directions for the lollipop holders from Jeanette Lynton's Blog:

1. Each “lollipop caddy” measures 2 ½” x 2 ½” finished.
2. For each caddy cut a cardstock piece 2 ½” x 5 ¼.”
3. Score the middle of each cardstock two times. Measure 2 ½” from each end. This creates gusset at the top of your caddy for the thickness of your lollipop.
4. Then, decorate the two sides of the caddy any way you wish. Remember to add “to” and “from” on the back.
5. Punch two holes, one on either side of the lollipop and string with ribbon.
6. Slide the lollipop inside the caddy, and then secure the caddy closed by tying the ribbon in a bow or knot—and presto! You have an adorable, unique, fast valentine that says, “You’re Sweet” in more ways than one.

Another Felt Coaster Card

I had to do another card with the felt coaster I got from the Dollar Spot. I just love the yumminess it brings to the card. I pushed the pretty pins into the felt and then bent them up to hold the buttons in place. All products used are CTMH.

Side View

I loved the stacked buttons with the pins. It adds so much dimension. Problem is none of my cards fit in regular envelopes!

Valentine's Card

Well, Valentine's Day is almost upon us. I need to go shopping for the kids and finish up cards. I know some people think this is an over-played holiday, mostly guys I think, but for me it is a day to be grateful to those that I love. We call it Love Day at our house! I never want to miss an opportunity to let my husband and my children know how much I love them and how important they are to me. Have fun with your love day cards!

Inside of Card