In the MOOD!

Here's the little apron Christmas cookie exchange card that I made for our annual cookie exchange at Cathy's. Last year was our first year doing it and it was so much fun. So now we're going to do it every year! If you've never been to one you should go. They are a lot of fun! I actually got this idea from the oriental trading magazine. You can find it in the Special Holiday Edition 09 on page 17.

Here's a little boo sign I made for the door. I think these are cut on 6 inches. It's bigger than it looks in the photo.

I've been in the mood for a lot of crafting lately! Since I went back to work I haven't had any time or (energy for that matter) to craft! But this past week or two I've been wanting to create and play every day after work and on the weekends. Who needs to clean, cook, cut the grass, do laundry or any of that kind of stuff? :) hehee

All that has flew out the window as Cathy and I anticipate the upcoming holidays. ( I mean about the cooking, cleaning and laundry). Cathy went to scrapbooking retreat this weekend. I can't wait to see her pictures. She even bought us a pair of scrapbooking jammies! Can't wait to see them and her wedding album that she started on. Next time I will go with her. NOOO ifs, ands or buts!!! We have one coming up in January. Also a Halloween Crop at the shack in October. Excited about that one!

I have so many things going through my head right now that I want/need to make.

These are in no particular order.

1. Make a Thanksgiving banner for church (give thanks)

2. Make a Christmas banner for church (a child is born)

3. Make a Boo sign (done)

4. Make Halloween cards

5. Make Thanksgiving cards

6. Make Christmas cards

7. Make TP Advent Calendar (almost done)

8. Make Christmas cookie exchange invites(done)

9. Start Christmas shopping for Advent Calendar gifts/candies

10. Make a bless you tissue box

and so so much more! Ever feel like you should quit work so you can play? haha Vote yes or no! Amuse me. Have a wonderful week!!

Gypsy Giveaway!

Want to win this sweet baby? I sure would. Go here to win.

Good luck!

Wedding Shower Favors

Made a few party favors for a friend that is getting married in November. I miss being able to play since I've started back to work! I have a lot planned to do starting this Saturday that I want to make and do.

So which candle do you like the best? I can't decide! :) Please leave your vote in the comment section below.

I am finally going to get to go back to Hobby Lobby and Michael's this weekend! I usually get to go about every month or two! I'm super excited! I haven't had time to do anything since starting back to work a couple of weeks ago! I really want to make some Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. I also wanted to start on the girls baby albums.

I made some really cute treat bags for my girlfriend Pam to give to her associates at work. I should have gotten pictures because they were extremely cute! I added some chocolates and little cute things to go in the treat bags. But we were rushed for time so I didn't get the shots! So what has everyone else been up too? I feel so out of the loops right now! Hopefully I'll get back to scrapping/crafting soon! Take Care!

Drawing faces on Paper Dolls

Found a great video today! You can see her blog here! AWESOME stuff!

RAK TIME

Meg is having a huge giveaway on her blog if you'd like to enter at a chance to win!

Back to School treat bags

I made 20 Back To School Treat Bags for the kids at church this weekend. I actually forgot to take a picture before I gave them all away but I did have 1 left over. I did a blue theme for the boys, a pink theme for the girls and the yellow themed were the extra ones. I actually found several cute ideas from twopeasinbucket but didn't have a whole lot of money to invest in them so I keep them very simple.

I put in pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, rubber grips, highlighters, and lots of candy. I also typed a little card and attached it to the bags. It reads

Student Survival Kit

Eraser- to remind you that each day you can start with a clean slate. Everybody makes mistakes but Jesus always forgives. Others should too.

Sucker- to remind you not to be a "sucker." Be your own person. Remember WWJD!

Pencil- to "write" your wrongs.

Pencil Sharpener- to remind you to stay "sharpened" Always keep your heart and mind on Jesus.

Bubble Gum- will encourage you to be persistent. "Stick with it" and you can! All things are possible with God!

Over all I have a little over $1.00 in each bag. Thanks to the dollar tree!

Win a new cart

I just LOVE the new cricut cartridges that have been released this month!!! I can't wait to get my hands on them...lol the girls over at Christmas with the Cricut is giving this new cart away. So if you'd like to enter for a chance at it go here. They really have inspired me for the holidays already! I think you are going to flip over their new blog!

Busy Bee's

Aunt Ina working on her scrapbook. She worked harder than all of us put together that day!
Sandy teaching Cathy how to use her machine. :)

My little die cuts for the girls baby album that I'm going to make them.

Tuesday we got together at the shack for a "before we (meaning, me) go back to school crop." LOL Cathy wanted us to get together before I had to go back to work. It was a lot of fun! I used Sandy's New Arrival's cartridge to cut out a few things. I love that cart! I found a bunch of the girls baby picture's the other day while cleaning out my closet so I thought I'd make them an album each. Maybe I'll have it finished for Christmas. I didn't start scrapping until 2006 but luckily I did take lots of pictures!!!

Well this week has been extremely busy for me. Yesterday and the day before we went school shopping. YES! School is already back in secession. :( And today is Lacey's birthday. So yesterday after shopping all day I dropped off the girls with Clint and went back to get birthday presents for Lacey. I'm sad summer has ended so soon for us but I am really looking forward to cooler weather and the holidays!



I'm still excited about the new gypsy that is coming out! I saw this video on craft critique and thought I'd share with you. Maybe by some miracle my hubby will read my blog and surprise me with this for Christmas. NOT!!! :)

Happiness

WOW! I'm really excited tonight! Provo craft has just released new details about the new gypsy! You can watch the video here. I never thought I'd need the design studio or even thought that I would want it. I am just not one who likes to bog my computer down with pictures, files and extra software or anything else that would take up memory and make my computer slower. This tool really would be great for me! And who wants to lug a computer around when you can do it right there sitting in your sb room or away at a crop! It also comes with many different accessories! See those here. The new cartridges can be preordered on the oh my crafts website. Boy, do I wish I could have went to Orlando to the CHA this week because they were giving these babies away free!!! YES FREE! Well, looks like I'll be saving up for this baby! So what do you think about it? I'd love to hear your comments!

Generous People!

I have found out since I've started scrapbooking that scrappers/card makers/crafters are the MOST generous people I now. They are constantly giving away gifts! Whether it's store bought or homemade, they love to give things away. Check out what Melissa is giving away on her blog and let her know how great her new blog is!

More Summer Giveaways

I don't know about you but I LOVE giveaways!!

Enjoy!

Like to win these?

Oh I'd love to have these!!!

Another great giveaway! Check it out here

Melissa is having a blogaversary and she's giving away some really cool prizes! Check it out here for details. This is just one of the great prizes!