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Valentine Keepsake

I created this accordian-style album for both myself and husband to have as a keepsake.  I have one on my desk at work :)  The pages are 5-1/2" x 12", scored at 5-1/2" and 11".  The remaining 1" is used as a 'tab' to adhere the next 2-page piece to it.  I used a Stampin'Up! Simply Scrappin Kit.  These kits come with 12x12 solid paper, 12x12 patterned paper and adhesive accent (like stickers).  The nice thing about the kit is everything coordinates.  I added other accessories like ribbons, buttons, etc.

SWE Speaker Gifts

I am sponsoring Speaker Gifts at the upcoming SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Region D Conference in Knoxville, TN.  I created 3 cards, added 3 envelopes and tied it together with a piece of ribbon.  Very simple but very cute!  AND very practical usage for anyone!  I think they are SWEet!

Contact me if you need speaker gifts or gifts for friends and family!

Decorating the Den

Here are a few projects we did in the den.  We sort of ended up with a black and white theme and added a nice blue on the walls.  Above the black leather couch with 2 accent pillows are 3 decorative wall hangings I made myself (well until it came time to use the staple gun).  I used 1"x2" pieces of wood to create the frame (the middle one has a middle support), used a white sheet to 'shade' the light a bit so you couldn't see thru then added the material I picked out at JoAnn's and stapled that around the back.  I used picture hooks to hang them up!

As for the photo collage.  I bought the frames on sale at Michael's; it is a kit and I got the idea from Candace Olsen on Divine Design.  I was able to get the frames when they were half off and with an additional 10% off coupon so watch for good sales!  Oh, and you can also purchase a wall template that helps you place each frame in the correct place!

Cabo San Lucas anyone?

Here are a few 12x12 scrapbook pages in an album I am working on for a customer. 

Contact me if you would like me to create scrapbook pages with your photos!

Open for Business!

Look what I created today!  My very own business cards! 

A few lines of text + a stamped image = fabulous business cards.

Contact me if you would like me to make you some cute business cards!

Learning Our ABC's

Here is our project in the playroom.  I got a full sheet of 3/4" plywood from Home Depot and had them cut it to 9-1/4" squares.  I primed and painted the squares in white.  I then applied the Nursery Alphabet Decor Elements to each square.  I stenciled a small circle in pencil in the middle about 1" down from the top on each square so my husband could drill a hole in the same spot on each square.  Then we used a 2-1/2" 'decorative looking' nail and hung them on the wall.  The nail sticks out about an 1" on each one, wasn't planning on it but it gave it a nice touch!  The pictures below show my wall template I used to hang all the pieces evenly, as well as the finished product!

NOTE:  Check out the 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog by Stampin'Up! 

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The Nursery Project

I wanted to personalize Sean & Bridget's living space with their names.  I used Decor Accent Blocks, On Board Chip Board alphabet letters, Chocolate Chip Craft Ink, Sponge Daubers, scrapbook paper and some accessores.

NOTE: the specific On Board Chip Board letters I used are no longer available; and the scrapbook paper is not a SU product.

Announcement! We are Having Twins!

I was so excited to be able to create this trifold baby announcement for our twins!  In total the project is 3.5" x 10.5" and scored every 3.5" to make the folds.  I used Crumb Cake, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow papers, along with some scrapbooking paper.  I also used a 1-1/4" square punch, the Word Window Large punch, and the 3-way punch for the arrows. 

NOTE:  Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow and the 3-way Punch are no longer available :(

Sean and Bridget were born September 22, 2009 at 35 weeks.  We spent 10 days in the NICU.  Today they are 17 months old and doing great!

My First Post

Welcome to my blog!  I am happy I decided to do this and hope you enjoy viewing my blog postings.  I plan to share with everyone my cards, scrapbook pages and other creative projects I do for myself or my customers, or even post items my friends create.  More to come!