A Few Random Cards and CTMH Info

Here's a few cards I've made lately. Most were just quickie cards as I haven't had much time for stamping lately.

This one uses CTMH Stardust papers, Stickease, and Flexi Labels. Easy peasy, no stamping

This one uses long retired CTMH papers and the Family Ties Kids stamp set

Another Family Ties, this one adults. I'm realizing now looking at it that I never colored his face--oops. Still needs some embellishments, too. Stardust papers.

This one is my first attempt with my new Threading Water punch that I have been looking for forever, at least a year. We had a new Jo-Ann's open here. Not only did they have it, but it was 40% off--can't beat that :) Stamps are Sweet N' Sassy; colors are Crystal Blue and Twilight.

I have my copy of the ne CTMH catalog and WOWSA!! I am so in love! THis is my favorite catalog. So many fun new embellishments and papers. I'm saving up for a big order now! Here's a sneak peek at the cover.

CTMH also has a fabulous promotion going on for National Scrapbook Month--Tickled Pink. This kit includes Glitter papers, Textured Cardstock, Die Cuts, Mini-Medleys and even a stamp set. It also comes with an instruction guide for creating gorgeous projects. Best of all, you can earn it for FREE!

Be sure to check out the scrapbook contest and blog CTMH has going on right now. Go to http://www.scrapbookandshare.com/ for more details or click the button on the right side of my page. People have posted some fabulous layouts already!

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Happy Easter!

I hope everyone has a wonderful, blessed day! I have more pictures and cards to update soon :)

Birthday cards and scrap room remodel

I've been working hard at painting and reorganizing the scrap room this week. It's still no where near being done, but I'll give you a sneak peek. Here's the piles of stuff in my bedroom so I could paint.

Here's a peek at the color--Sweet Leaf. It sure looks a lot brighter on the walls than it does on paper--LOL! Hoping to get shelves put together this weekend and get a little more together. Still need to get and install the countertop to finish it off. The three cabinets on the end is where the counter will go with bookcases on either side. The cabinets in the middle of the room will go to the garage and laundry room in favor of open shelving from Ikea. You can see my scrap table is already a mess--I couldn't wait to create :)

I did play a little bit today. These are birthday cards for my cousins. One is month late (been bad about sending cards) and one is next week. I used Daydream papers and Cupcake Sprinkles stamps. I love the look of Liquid Applique with this stamp set.

And this is what the kids do while I'm creating. This is all the bedding and stuffed animals from their room thrown to the bottom of the stairs. Hey, it kept them busy, and they had to clean it up.

A Couple Projects--Card Boxes

I had a couple of these darling boxes from CTMH lying around, but I didn't know what I wanted to do with them until I saw this on Jeanette's blog and these on Lisa's blog. I was inspired to make my own card storage. Now I need a couple more boxes for holiday and Thank you cards, oh and maybe a few more categories because they are so fun to make :) I'm painting my scrap room Sweet Leaf (the green in these papers), so I know these will look great on the shelves.

Thinking of You cards--Emporium papers and Stickease.

Birthday cards--Daydream papers, Cupcake Sprinkles stamps, Big Pinks flowers and white ric rac.

The spines as they'll look on the shelf.

MIA

I know I've been MIA for a while, but over a month, wow! I'm so sorry. Things have been crazy leading up to spring break. I haven't had a chance to create at all. Now this week, I"m off with the boys. I was hoping to paint and organize my scrap room. We went to Utah to go to IKEA and I got new shelving and storage--woohoo. Sadly, Mike now has to be gone this week for work, so I don't know just how ambitious I"m going to be without him here to help me move furniture and assemble/hang shelves. We'll see.

I spent all day yesterday cleaning. Except for the 2 hour break I took to run Brendan to the emergency room. He decided to climb on top of our game table to "fix the basketball hoop". He slipped and fell off, hitting his head on the way down. He was pretty dazed and I get worried every time it's their heads, so off we went. They were great over there--got us in right away. One of the nurses was the mom of one of my students (small world), and she and the rest of the staff were awesome with Brendan. The doctor said it looked like he had a concussion, but was otherwise fine. Crazy boy!

I'm hoping to find some time today to work in the scrap room and maybe even play a little. Who know, maybe I"ll actually have something to post :)

In the meantime, here's a few pics of what we've been up to lately.

On the way home from Utah--look at all the IKEA boxes in the back. Yes, I'm doing my part to keep my favorite stores in business--LOL!

Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City, Utah

Love this pic of the giraffe. They were so close to us, it was unbelievable

A few weeks ago, we took the boys tubing up in Garden Valley, Idaho--we had a blast!

Happy Valentine's Day--a little late

We had a fun, family Valentine's Day yesterday. We went out to lunch (was supposed to be breakfast, but we got a late start), then went to Target to let Austin spend some of his birthday money. Legos were the popular item this year. He also bought Madagascar 2, so last night we popped up popcorn and cuddled up to watch it. Nice and relaxing. Today, we're headed to Chuck E Cheese's for more birthday fun.

This picture was taken Wednesday at Austin's birthday dinner at the Spaghetti Factory (our FAVORITE place to eat!). I just can't believe he's seven already. Where does the time go?!?!

Here's a few valentines we've made this week:

For Mike--I used CTMH's Heartfelt set. Colors were Baby Pink and Black. This was a scraplift from last year's Idea Book.

This one was for a friend of mine--I used CTMH Perfect Day papers, February Word Puzzle Stamps and my Cuttlebug for the background hearts.

These were the Valentine's we made for the kids' classes. The stamps are Life's a Jungle and February Word Puzzle. They have Tootsie Pops inside. I wanted to keep them ultra simple since we made 20 for Brendan's class and 22 for Austin's.

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day spent with those you love!

No New Artwork

Haven't had any time this week. I'm hoping to work on valentines with the kids later, so maybe I'll have something to post tonight. It's been busy here, but I feel very loved this week. Friday night was my birthday, so my mom watched the boys and Mike took me out for a FABULOUS dinner!! We went to The Melting Pot, which is a fondue place downtown, and it was absolutely to die for. You start out with veggies, apples and bread to dip into hot cheese. Then the next course is salad, followed by a divine main course: Fillet Mignon, salmon, pork, chicken and shrimp, with all kinds of dipping sauces. Finally, a decedent dessert of strawberries, cheesecake, marshmallows, pound cake, and brownies with white and dark chocolate for dipping. I thought they were going to have to roll us out of there--LOL! While it was utterly divine, it will definitely be a once in a while treat--with a bill that was $100 before tip, we don't have the $$ to do that very often.

In addition to dinner, Mike spoiled me even more. These are the gorgeous flowers he sent me at work.

Then for gifts, they got me a new lens for my SLR camera, Cooking Mama for Wii, and of course, a Snuggi. If you missed the giggles about these, I blogged about them here. No more hands trapped inside my blanket--LOL.

Oh, and I want to thank everyone who has sent cards--I really appreciate the love :) Here are some gorgeous hand made ones I've received. The top left one was from Kim McCall--a good friend and talented CTMH consultant. The top right was from Sparkle--gorgeous as always. Carmen made the bottom one--it is stunning in person--shimmers in the light. She sent it all the way from Switzerland, too :) Thanks girls!

Took this picture Wednesday night--Austin was making a "sports trail" that would lead his brother to his hiding spot. What will the child think of next?!

The rest of our weekend has been fairly relaxing. Today we went over to my school for a pancake breakfast. The boys had fun playing with the Smart Board in my room, and Austin is excited to be attending that school next year. I think it will be a good fit for him.

Off to have something to eat and work on some valentines with the kids. Have a great week.