Pop-up

So I am sure when I write this post people may think I am a little crazy, but o'well, I guess it was only a matter of time. :)

So I am not a big "die" fan.  And when I say that , I mean I own probably everyone out of the catty, but I don't really like them:) I love to cut, seriously LOVE to cut.  But I realize that I am not the norm.  To me it is easier(or more enjoyable?) to hand cut everything I do...Taking it over to my big shot, pulling out the die, running it through just seems like so much work!  See I told you I may sound crazy:)

So recently I broke down and bought the pop up card base and deco insert to make pop-up cards that didn't have to be hand made.  So I was all excited about the "lack of" cutting I had to do in the prep and the fancy details that I would never be able to do by hand for a class.  So I ran the first one through that was just the base, then ran the "pop-up" layer though.  I put them together, turned to my mom and said, well that was a waste of $60.00.  I hated it.  But since I only had 2 hours before 10 people would be at my house I had to work with it. So I did...

And guess what, they loved it!  Seriously loved it, like bought the dies and everything loved it:)  I am not really sure the point of my story, except maybe that I was wrong:)  But the card has grown on me some, I no longer hate it or feel it belongs in the trash, I also still have my dies and will continue to use them.  I have to say on this card, I am pretty sure I didn't fallow the direction on putting the base and the pop-up piece together correctly.  But I didn't like the way they fit going the same direction(with the  scalloped edges together.  So I flipped them, to make my card more squared off.  They fit perfect together and you don't even need adhesive to make them stay!  

 So I hope you enjoyed my rambling today!  See you tomorrow :)

 

Art of Chalkboard-sneak peak

So I love art, pretty much in any shape or form.  I am yet to find a medium that I don't like...well thats a lie I hate play dough.  It stinks!  But I am not even sure that is a true art medium???  So I decided to start some classes that combine my love of art with my love of stamping. 

 Here is a sneak peak of my "Art of Chalkboard" class

I will be sure to show you details as soon as it is here.  These are a few of my samples and the cute supply box everyone will get:)  

The new stuff...

I am SO excited about all the new goodies in the new occasions Catalog!  I have been so crazy that I have hardly been able to get to it!  So here is a quick project I just did

so I would have something to show:) So don't judge on the photo since it is night time.

I used the new Another Great Year set on this card.  The letters are markered in with Crushed Curry, Strawberry Slush and Bermuda Bay.  And I topped it all off with some gems and a pom-pom.  I have to say the trends these days I am LOVIN'  I have always LOVED pom-poms since I was a kid(baby really) and my mom had these incredible roller skates.  And what do you think were smack dab on the toe of them.  A HUGE yarn pom-pom.  I remember my mom showing me how to make them when I was little.
So have you seen the new occasions catty?  If not be sure to click on the image of it on my side bar.  You won't be disappointed!  Here are a few of my favorites fro the catty...

Where have I been!

I cannot believe it has been an entire month since I posted.  I feel like these last four weeks have been so crazy that it just kinda slipped away from me.  There is a few things I wanted to share that I never did, so we are gonna do a little recap of Christmas...don't worry it is only a few pictures.

Makai's face...geez!

Here is the kiddos decorating Christmas Cookies

 The box I decorated for our downline/sideline/upline gift exchange

 The snowman hot cocoa jars we made at my downline/samp club appreciation party

 Our Chrtismas Tree

 The girls Christmas Eve night

 And all the kiddos over on Christmas eve.

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas.  Happy New Year!  and tomorrow I will be back with some new stuff:)  

Body Scrubs

Last month I did a Holiday Boutique and my daughters' school.  I had all of my cards of course, my marshmallow pops that were a hit!  and then I made these...

 I came up with a few different flavors:)  Vanilla Coffee Brown Sugar, Candy Cane, Eucalyptus Grapefruit, Spiced Brown Sugar, Lime Coconut and Lavender.  They did great and my left overs are now Christmas gifts!

 I also made bath soaks in Lavender and Citrus Rose.  I have to say these things are amazing.  I made myself a bunch of the "extras" and have been using them every day.  They are now going to be available on my Etsy shop!

 Thanks for stopping in.  If you are interested in any of these items of the Doterra essential oils I used to make them, email me!

Poinsettia

So I think this might be my favorite stamp in the holiday catalog!  I just love how pretty this poinsettia is.  So here is what I came up with...

We stamped in black Stazon on velum card stock and then colored in on the backside with markers.  I love the stain glass look it gave.

Snowflake club project

I know everyone is loving these snowflake tags.  So much that Stampin' Up! even came up with a kit.  

Well before I could get my hands on it I came up with my own version of it!  And I was very happy with the way the colors worked together.  This tag is perfect for a bottle of wine or the top of a gift!  I love this Festive Flurry Bundle.

Advanced Cards

Last month at advanced cards we made this ornament card.  Below is the "flat" version of it.  We stamped on velum and the brushed silver card stock, so it had some great texture!

 Then when you open it up the ornament hangs down inside the card.  When you are all done with the card, you can just pull the ornament out:)  

Stop by tomorrow to see the cute wine tag we made at club last month!

Christmas Card Class

Hey Everyone!  I hope you are getting going on your Christmas Shopping.  I have to say I am an early shopper and have een done since Black Friday,  I do most of my shopping through out Novemeber.  That way I can enjoy family time in December.  

Today I wanted to show you the two cards we(my mom and I did this class together) did for Christmas card class last month.  

 We keep it clean and simple and this class. I do love how the burst of colors pop out on the white and natural white cards!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy December!

I am excited to show you our Christmas Card this year!  I took these pictures a few weeks ago in the backyard...and LOVE the big picture of Kyan so much!  

Here is the back of the card with all the kiddos!  I added chalk to the edges once the were printed!  

Thanks for stopping in...be sure to check back for tons of winter and Christmas cards and crafts this month!