SCRAPPIN' GREAT DEALS
Limited Edition July/09 12x12 Monthly Kit!!

Jammed-packed with gorgeous products from several companies!
Each Kit includes the following:
5 sheets of gorgeous double-sided, high-quality papers by MME & WRMK
1 12x12 fully die-cut designer paper by MME (Penny Lane series)
1 12x12 sheet of Glitter-enhanced WRMK Bling Paper
4 sheets of matching textured Bazzill 12x12 Cardstock
1 full package of Rainboots Powder Blue Puffy Thickers (alpha set)
2 yards of brown & pink elastic lace cut ribbon
1 package of Basic Grey Bling-It Rhinestones
2 pc of Maya Road Chipboard swirl pieces
1 Ladybug clear stamp by Daisy Bucket
1 Cat's Eye Fluid Chalk Ink Pad in a brown shade
AND lots of coordinating dew drops, brads & paper flowers!

All of this for just $28.98!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had so much fun creating with this kit. I just wish I had more and more of it to keep playing! I was so surprised at all of the alphas!
Here's what I came up with, but make sure to check out these two blogs as well... Laura and Jean

Now, just a little disclaimer! Pictures don't usually do layouts and cards justice, but I had a hard time getting some good shots today. Not really sure why?!?!?!?!?

Ah, my wise, young owl... Elsie and her literacy award!

Tinkerbell came to our house! I was reading Elsie a bedtime story, and the sun glinted several times off my watch and reflected on the wall. She was certain it was Tinkerbell! And, well, it must have been because in the morning we found Tinkerbell's "sleeping nest" complete with glitter from her fairy wings!
Just wanted to note that this paper is GORGEOUS! You can't tell from the photo, but it has glitter all throughout the swirls of flowers. I couldn't bring myself to cover up any of that "fairy dust!"

My favourite family photo - hands down. Sad that it is 5 years old, hey? Maybe one day we'll get another good one!

I just wanted more and more of these materials so that I could keep creating. I ended up making three cards as well...

Teacher's gift

So, my daughter is attending her last day of Senior Kindergarten as we speak. YIKES. Mommy's not ready for this...

So, that being said... She has had the same teacher for Junior and Senior Kindergarten, as did my son. I wanted to do something a little more special as a year-end gift for her. Here is a picture of what I came up with... an altered clock for her classroom...

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Just waiting on some details from G. WIll post the candy to go out once I get more info!

Ok people...

Over 30 more visits since my last post. NO ONE WANTS BLOG CANDY? Do I have to go and grab something and post a pic of it in order for someone to nab it?

C'mon! First person to email me with BLOG CANDY in the subject line!

(If you have tried to email, it's obviously not working. Please leave me a comment!)

WOW!

So, I was watching my visitor counter and thinking I should do something when it hit 3000. Well, evidently I missed that and am now at 3018! So, first person to send me an email using the "drop me a line" feature, with the answer to the following question, gets some blog candy!

What was the name of the April Kit from Scrappin' Great Deals?!?!?!?!?

Two new classes coming up....

On June 27th, I will be teaching a "Cricut 101" class. This class will be geared for those wondering if they should buy a Cricut, plus those that own a Cricut but are not using it to its full potential!

June 27th 10am - 12pm. $15.

On July 11th, I will be teaching this beautiful class using Bo-Bunny Unforgettable papers! And, the 2 two-page layouts that you will take home will be Unforgettable! This paper line is delicious! Add some bling... Mmmmmmm.

July 11th 10am - 1pm. $25.

YAY!

Ever since we moved in to our home 3.5 years ago, I have hinted (ok, more than hinted) that I would LOVE to close off our livingroom from the kitchen/diningroom. It was a space we hardly used because we also have a familyroom off of the kitchen. Well....

Shawn has begun the work! Currently I have a small "nook" in the basement that I work at, but he now needs a space for a home office. So, he's taking that and I'm getting the livingroom! I can not wait!

Here's some pics. The work just started this weekend...

HEY LADIES! You know who you are...

Thanks for an awesome class tonight... even though we did run over time and have issues with that last one!!!!! :)

Next class at Scrappin' Great Deals - June 18th

Here are pictures from my next class that I will be teaching at Scrappin' Great Deals. We will be making 4 "gift card holder" cards and a photo wallet that also holds a gift card. Great for Father's Day and end of year Teacher, Bus Driver, Crossing Guard, etc Thank You gifts! Thurs, June 18th 6:30 - 8:30. $20.
Visit SCRAPPIN' GREAT DEALS to register!

Another proud mommy moment!

Tanner had his Special Olympics track and field meet last Friday. What a blast! He participated in the 50 M run, the 4 person relay, the standing long jump, and the softball throw...
oh, and a few events of his own that he made up, like the tire roll and the net untangle!

Can you tell that there were a few moments that he got tired of sitting around waiting? What a funny kid!



REMEMBER: Let me win, but if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt!

One Proud Mama

So I got a call the other day from my daughter's SK teacher. She wanted to invite us to the next Recognition Awards Assembly at the school. YUP. My darling daughter was receiving an award! So, at the tender age of 5, she has received a Certificate of Achievement in LITERACY! I am so proud! She is an awesome reader, but she was chosen for this based on her writing skills!

Here's a pic of her with her award. Watch for the layout to follow soon! Have a great weekend everyone!

REVEAL TIME!

This month's kit contains:
Basic Grey "Marrakech" Collection Pack:

- 18 beautiful papers - a Moroccan-inspired collection of patterns and prints in fiery crimson, fresh basil, patina green, curry yellow and peacock blues
- One Sheet of cordinating Alphabet Stickers
- One sheet of coordianting cardstock stickers
- Two pieces of Bazzill BLING cardstock in matching jewel tones
- A selection of Basic Grey painted brads from the Marrakech collection
- A selection of Basic Grey painted buttons from the Marrakech collection
- Coordinating paper flowers by Imaginisce in blue, and rouge
- White paper flowers by Kaiser - perfect for coloring with ink, paint, glimmer mist, etc

All for the great price of $24.98! Get 'em while we got 'em!
Visit SCRAPPIN' GREAT DEALS either online or in person!

Ok, here's MY reveal... don't forget to check out the following blogs for more inspiration from this kit! Kim, Heather, and guest designer Sarah.


My poor neighbours. They have plastic shopping bags stuck in their trees. Not very green, I know. We have limited the bags to in the house now!


Ah, MY GIRL! We had a fabulous day at the park and I LOVE these shots! I used one of the patterned papers that had white on it to mat all of the photos. I used white foam thickers that I inked for the title...


Tanner LOVES the trampoline my parents bought the kids! I really wanted the focus to be on the photos. I didn't end up matting them, but I did use a dark blue Tombow marker to outline them all.


On this layout, I cut a circle out of the orange bling cardstock and then I cut a circle a little bigger from the patterned paper. I turned that circle over and inked it with orange ink. I then pieced it back together and then offset the orange bling circle slightly.


I don't even know if Elsie was really sad in this photograph, or if she was just tired of posing for me while I played with my new camera! Either way, I LOVE this shot! I knew it had to be a large, one-photo layout! (Oh, and I'm not quite sure what's going on with the colour in the pic of the layout... but you get the idea!)


This started out as a "simple" card in my head, but then the layers just grew and grew... but I am happy with the end result. I just have to stop designing in the wee, wee hours of the night.

FREE SHIPPING EVENT!!

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is starting your week off with our FREE shipping Event!!
Orders of $45 or more will receive FREE shipping within Canada!
To redeem, type coupon SHIP (all cap's) into coupon box
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Offer valid for orders within Canada only, until Monday, May 18th @ midnight! preorder items, classes, gift cards are excluded from this offer
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AND ONLY THREE MORE DAYS TO THE MAY KIT REVEAL!

It's almost here!!!!

SCRAPPIN' GREAT DEALS
NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING 4-DAY SALE EVENT!!

Save 15% store-wide + receive a bonus gift for any order of $25 or more!!
We have approximately 150 free items to give away this week!!
So while supplies last, if your purchase is $25 or more (before taxes),
you will receive a free gift from us :)

To redeem your 15% coupon:
Type the code CELEBRATE (all cap's) into the coupon box found at the bottom of your shopping cart
Offer valid both online & in-person!
Sale in effect until Sunday, May 3rd @ midnight!

Important - please read:
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Exclusions from 15% discount: preorder items/Classes/gift cards
Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts/offers
One free gift per customer

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FREE SHIPPING OFFER!

We are celebrating Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun ...

WHAT A GORGEOUS DAY!!

Orders of $40+ (before taxes) will receive Free Shipping!*

to redeem, once your shopping cart is $40 (subtotal) type code SHIP (all cap's) into coupon box!

(coupon box is located at bottom of shopping cart)

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* Valid until Sunday, April 19th @ midnight!
one coupon/customer
preorder items are excluded from this offer

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Now open Sundays - 11am - 4pm!!
Join us for FREE make n takes all day Sunday April 19th!!
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The "12 Hour Sale" that is. And remember, it always lasts longer than 12 hours!

Gear up for some incredible deals this week at SCRAPPIN' GREAT DEALS...

over 130 items currently on sale + purchase $75+ (before taxes)
and you will receive a FREE MME 12x12 Scrap-Kit - while supplies last!!

We have 85 of these GORGEOUS kits to give-a-way!!

Click here to view sale items


Offer valid both online & in-person

Bonus Kit offer & sale prices in effect until Friday, April 17th @ 9pm

Only while supplies last!! Sale items will not be backordered

Free Kit offer does not include classes/pre-order items or gift cards

pick-up orders please allow a minimum of 24-48 hours for order processing - we will email you once your order is available for pick-up - thanks!

Card swap

So, I am in a card swap with 10 others. We will each make 2 cards and then receive 20 back (including 2 of our own.) I said I would make "new baby" cards, so I decided to do one girl and one boy card. I was rushing somewhat to get them done, as my parents are visiting soon - YAY! I'm happy with the boy card, but messed up a little on the girl card. Forgot to heat emboss BEFORE using the versamark to make watermarks on the rest of the paper. Ooops, yellow embossing powder everywhere! So, I turned the card over and dry embossed with the Cuttlebug instead. I really needed some texture on that paper!
Anyway... here they are...
BTW, how do YOU photograph your creations? I am having a hard time lately making the photos look good... and, no it's not the new camera! :)

Ok, ok, ok

So, several of you that I have met IRL have told me "I would not have recognized you from your blog picture." Ok, so I cheated. I used a picture that I liked from June 2004. I've changed it. Better now?!?!?!?!? ;)

The wait is over!

Ok, so here are the details and pictures from the class I will be teaching at SCRAPPIN' GREAT DEALS on Sat, May 30th from 10 to 12:30pm. Cost is only $25 AND you will receive 10% off any regular-priced in stock items you purchase that day, AND (yes, another and!) 50% off any ONE album! WOWZA! What a deal!
*Please note that payment is required at the time of registration. Payment by phone may be done by VISA/MasterCard 519-473-5751.

Thought I'd share some pics I took Sunday...

BEFORE ALL THE SNOW!
Elsie had a friend sleep over Sunday night, and the two of them along with Tanner, had a blast playing out in the backyard. I just clicked away with my new-ish camera and had 145 pics by the time I was done! Don't worry, not going to share them all! :)

Tanner has a new obsession. He LOVES to use plastic shopping bags like "windsocks." I just kept clicking away and got some really neat shots. I won't bore you with them all!


I can't believe how much my little girl is growing up!

Tanner enjoying a bit of swinging and then soccer.