Mark Sept 24th on your calendar!

That's when we will be having a class at Scrappin' Great Deals to make these GORGEOUS 2 two page layouts from the Bo-Bunny line Unforgettable!
Class will be Thurs, Sept 24th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Cost is $30.
*Please note that payment is required at the time of registration.
Payment by phone may be done by VISA/MasterCard 519-473-5751.



**** NOTE **** The pictures do not do these layouts justice! They are absolutely GORGEOUS in real life. Check them out next time you are in the store!

Well.

The other day I was filling the bird feeder. Hubby says to me, "I just filled that yesterday." I said, "Really? Because I filled it the day before!"

Yup. Found the culprit. Lives under our deck and empties the feeder daily, if we let him.

Ok, as promised... new posts and pictures!

July 25th was the 15 hr crop at Scrapping Great Deals. Although inspired by Sheila, there was NO WAY I could get as many layouts done as her. I was too busy "visiting!" Sheila completed about 16 layouts that day/night!

I managed to complete a project for a client. I have a family that has now purchased their THIRD Star Album from me. First the daughter for her baby girl, then the Step-mom inlaw for her baby boy, and now the mom for a 50th Wedding Anniversary she is attending. The other two claimed to have loved theirs, so I am hoping she will be just as happy with hers!

Her are some pics of the three of them...








I also got a layout done that included some pictures my dad had emailed me. He wasn't sure who had taken the pictures, but it was of alot of Bald Eagles feeding at Comox, BC. And, I do mean ALOT. See for yourself! (And thanks to whomever took the photos. They are stunning!)



Elsie and I went to a play called "There's a Mouse in the House" The mouse character had her hair in two pony-type knots on her head for ears. Elsie decided she wanted some mouse ears of her own. I knew that it would leave her hair nice and wavy, so I convinced her to let me put them all over her head. Um, can you say ROCKSTAR?



The Flower Ranch is a nursery in Strathroy. Every year at Christmas, they invite local school kids to have their picture taken with Santa. They have a huge spread of cake, cookies, coffee, crafts for the kids, etc. Oh, and a free photo with Santa! We have gone for the past few years now, and Tanner has yet to make it in to see Santa. Elsie has made it each time... with Mommy right there beside her!

The room.

So, I am ready to "load the room." Unfortunately, I don't have the gang from Trading Spaces here to help me, and I don't have any of the furniture figured out yet. But, we figured I would just get everything into the room and then go from there!

So, here's where we are at...



Thanks for looking!

OMG! Candace?!??!?!?!?

Well, that's what I was saying when I walked in to work on Friday! A little back story first. I am a member of the cricut messageboard over at www.cricut.com. There are hundreds of thousands of members, but there are about 40 that I have become close with over the past four years. We often do card swaps, gift swaps, circle journals, recipe books, and secret santas just to name a few. One of the more successful activities is matching up "secret sisters" from around the world. Now. I can't remember if Candace had Anja as her secret sister, or if it was the other way around - I think it was - but, Anja is visiting in Canada right now! I was not able to get to any of the get-togethers, so imagine my surprise when I found them SHOPPING in the store where I work! Woo hoo! It was so great to see Candace again (she lives a fair drive away) and to meet Anja! Wish they could have stayed longer, but I think they were getting a little shopped out!

Carol, Anja, and Candace at Scrappin' Great Deals

So, it was GREAT seeing you ladies! Enjoy the rest of your visit together, and have a safe journey home, Anja! P.S. I went and stole the picture from your blog! :)

This week...

new posts and updated pictures... I promise!

Please keep visiting! :)

All Day Crop at Scrappin' Great Deals!

Just wanted to make sure everyone knew about this! I will actually be scrapping/cropping/whatever you want to call it instead of working! Come on out! It will be a blast! Even the owner is scrapping, so you know the goodies will be good!

Crop Day/Evening Event at Scrappin' Great Deals!!
Bring in your projects & scrap the day/evening away!
Full use of all punches/tools/machines (including Cricut)
prizes/snacks/drinks/pizza!!

Cost is $20.00

Saturday, July 25th: 9:00am - MIDNIGHT!

There are currently 6 spots available

*Please note that payment is required at the time of registration.
Payment by phone may be done by VISA/MasterCard 519-473-5751

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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