Projects

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Gingerbread Notepad

Oooohhhhh, I’m so sorry for not posting this sooner! I intended to post it on Monday but got busy. Then I was going to post it yesterday but started making more things for my craft fair. I’m writing a quick post before I get ready for work…you don’t mind, do you?

How has your week been so far? I have been crazy busy at work {people getting ready for Christmas}, and also working my behind off for my craft fair. I just got the paperwork so now I’m REALLY REALLY excited. If you’re in the Seattle area and are interested in going, let me know! I’ll send you the details!

Most of you know that I watch movies/ tv show while I’m making cards. Since I’m already a slow crafter this probably doesn’t help! Oh well. Since I’m alone in the studio, it’s nice to have something to watch and also catch up on some shows! I recently discovered The Mentalist- such a good show! I’m such a junkie for crime shows! Since this show only has one season so far, I’m going to need another show soon. Any recommendations?

Well, I need to scoot. Gotta get ready for work and pack my gym bag for my session tonight. Oh, did I tell you? I have lost 4 pounds so far! Only 16 pounds left….

**If you’re interested in purchasing this notepad, it’s listed here on my Etsy store.**

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Take Note, Holiday Button Bits
Paper: Cream, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Aqua Mist buttons, Ocean Tides Saddle Stitch ribbon, white notepad

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Polka Dot Notepad


Can you believe that the weekend has already come and gone?! Time really does go by faster when you get older! I can only imagine what it’s going to be like when I’m 40!

Today I have the first notepad cover that I decorated. I absolutely love how it turned out! It’s girly, simple and also practical! The notebook measures 4 x 6 and has 150 blank white pages. I’m making a lot of these for my craft fair- tons of different colors and styles to appeal to a large number of people. I was thinking of selling them 2/ $10 or $6 each. What do you think? Does that sound reasonable to you? I’m thinking since it’s practical and pretty, it’ll make for some good, easy Christmas presents.

I have one more post for you today. Cindy gave me an award so I thought I would join in on the fun. {Thanks so much, Cindy!} I am so thankful for my blog followers and those who enjoy my work. You sweet words and comments make blogging so much fun! If it weren’t for you all, I probably would have quit by now!

**If you’re interested in purchasing this notepad, it’s listed here on my Etsy store.**

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Take Note
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Berry Sorbet button, crocheted flower, twine, SU! scallop border punch, Marvy Super Jumbo Scallop Square punch, Marvy Mega Scallop Square punch, white notepad

Lots of time, Lots of memories

I made this 3-D card for my mom’s 40th birthday. It was definitely a work of love…I didn’t think it was going to be that time consuming! I have to admit, it was fun to look back on old photos and reminisce about the good ‘ol days. (I’m starting to sound old!) Of course, it was hard to narrow down the photos, but I think I captured a good amount of time with a few amount of photos. I was originally going to write “Mom” on the front, but the stickers I had only had one “M” left!
I wanted the card to have a lot of personality and yet look sophisticated at the same time. Even just the littlest details can really add a lot to a project. I added several jewels, tiny bows and 3-D stickers all along the inside. On the back side, I found a really sweet poem about Mothers on the web. Of course, I had to type it in a pretty font and add some jewels….the back is just as important as the front!