Since CHA is well underway

and my projects are being viewed by the masses (haha).

I thought it would be OK to start sharing here on my blog.

I’m loving the new embellishments that Graphic 45 came out with.

Chipboard Flowers and Buttons are so versatile.

It doesn’t hurt that I get to play with my Shimmerz product too.

I spritzed the Graphic 45 flowers and buttons with Jeni B Blue.

I also used the new Graphic 45 trims and Letter Stickers

on this ‘Lil Darlin’ Layout.

The new Steampunk Debutante Line is so vibrant and beautiful!

I love working with it.

I used my sewing machine to “quilt” this layout, although, you can barely make it out…

The thread is the same color as the background paper.

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If you love this line the way I do, you simply must see

these projects by my fellow Graphic 45 Design Team members:

This Dress Form/Mannequin was designed by, Candy Rosenberg.

It is simply fabulous!  I love everything about it!

If you want to see more photos, check out the Graphic 45 Blog post HERE.

Check out this amazing Hot Air Balloon designed by, Jenny Svensson.

Wow. Just. Wow.

So creative!

If you would like to see more photos of Jenny’s Hot Air Balloon, click HERE.

My fellow Graphic 45 Design Team members are awe-inspiring.

I am honored and humbled to be on the same Design Team with such incredibly talented women.

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In other news…

My kids have a severe case of

MUSTACHE MANIA:

I hope that you’re enjoying your week!

xoxo, Christie

Two words:

California.

Cousins.

Three more words:

So.

Much.

Fun!

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This photo of my daughter was taken today:

This photo was taken about Three Summers ago in the exact same pool:

Children grow WAY too fast.

Take for instance, these little ones:

Little Miss Addie.

She’s dang adorable, right?

And Darling Kayla:

They’re growing way too fast also.

Please. stop. growing. so. fast.

I can hardly stand it!

My heart can’t take this much cute!

It’s fun to have cousins.

I hope you’re enjoying your week!

xoxo, Christie

A Sneak Peek at one of my CHA projects…

What a CRAZY week!

Getting projects ready for CHA,

Preparing Kits for my Paradise Scrapbook Boutique Class,

Helping Courtney Move,

Preparing and packing for California….

You get the picture.

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While I’m on the CHA track…

If you’re attending CHA in Chicago, be sure to stop by the

Graphic 45 Booth

and the

Shimmerz Booth

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I made this little banner awhile ago using

The Girls Paperie Line,

Paper Girl:

It was so hard to photograph hanging on the wall…

I probably should have tried a different location.

Lighting = Not Good.

I bought the cutest little green lamps at work (blame the Lighting Store)

And now I’ve been trying to bring green into my living room.

The banner helped a bit.

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Yet again, I may be absent from my blog for a tick or two.

I’m still not sure if I’ll have an internet connection where I’m headed.

I may just have to hang out at a Starbucks for awhile…

…I’ll use them for their WiFi.

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Just because he’s cute,

Here’s a picture of my adorable nephew, Cooper:

I’ll miss him while I’m in California.

But on the flip side,

I’ll get to smother these cuties with hugs and smooches:

Yipee!

Love those nieces of mine.

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Be patient with me while I’m traveling and in return,

I will try to hunt down WiFi

so that I may stop by and visit you too!

Lots of OXOXOX’s

-Christie

My adorable, sweet friend Courtney is moving away.

She’s leaving Idaho and heading to Washington.

Courtney is the one crafty friend that I have made while living in Idaho.

We bonded immediately.

Last night, Courtney stopped by my house.

She gave me this beautiful personalized, handmade quilt.

Ah.Maze.Ing!

Courtney is fabulous!

And I will miss her more than words.

It hurts to think about.

So, for now I won’t.

She leaves Friday.

And Thursday I will help her pack.

Look, she even added little yo-yo’s!

Courtney said that it needed “embellishments”.

She knows how much I love embellishements.

I love you Courtney.

I am going to miss you so much.

Thank you for this beautiful quilt

and for the gift of your friendship.

I’ve spent the weekend preparing kits for my Class in California.

And finishing up the final touches on the projects I’m sending in for

the Graphic 45 booth at CHA.

Here’s a little sneak peek at one of the projects I created using their new line,

Steampunk Debutante:

I mail off all my projects tomorrow morning,

after which,

I will take a deep breath

and

a long nap.

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In other news…

My kids have been pretty cooped up the past several days.

Poor dears have suffered a bit while I’ve been busy creating.

Bad mom.

Last night I suggested we spend the evening at the Lake.

The kids were so excited (to leave the front yard).

Marley kind of liked the Lake too…

He’s a good dog.

I hope you’re enjoying your Summer!

xoxo, Christie

While I’m visiting my lovely friends and family in California later this month,

I’ll be teaching this Layout Class with the new Graphic 45

Halloween in Wonderland

at

(my favorite)

Paradise Scrapbook Boutique!

I can’t wait to see my Creative Pals!

I created the above Card for a Graphic 45/Unity Stamp Swap.

I’ve had a lot of fun with this set of Unity Stamps

It’s called, “Vintage Chic”.

I did not use stamps on the following card

but I did use the same Line of Graphic 45 paper, A Proper Gentleman.

You can check out the fun Unity Stamps HERE.

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I’m working on some fun things for CHA

and

My California Class too!

I promise to share photos as soon as I can!

Happy Monday,

Christie

My Graphic 45 Design Team Box arrived in the mail today.

This:

Is just a sample of the product that was inside my beloved DT Box.

Oh boy!

Am I going to be busy, or what?

So, so excited about the NEW products!

Graphic 45 Embellishments, you ask?

Loving.

Them.

I can’t wait to share what I am creating!

I’ll keep you posted.

xoxo,

Christie

July 3rd was spent watching the most amazing firework display ever in Idaho Falls.

Seriously,

in my all years spent on this beautiful earth,

I have never seen Fireworks like this before.

Dan and I purchased some little fireworks to set off on July 4th with the kids.

We headed out to my parent’s ranch to set them off.

Sparklers are always a must.

I am absolutely no good at photographing fireworks…

…Something for me to work on by next year:

Firework photos.

My daredevil not-so-little brother, Seth, decided to kamikaze-style-jump

over our fountain fireworks.

NOT a good example for my children.

We had to have “a talk” about safe choices on the way home.

There is funny.

And then there is just. plain. dangerous.

Oh brother!

Litterally.

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My friend, Clara stopped by last Friday,

She wanted some help creating a shadow-box layout for her boyfriend, Victor.

Clara’s Layout turned out cute, right?

Here’s a few little details…

I helped Clara make this little tag, I absolutely adore her handwriting:

I made her stick one of my homemade fabric flowers on her layout:

Clara’s sister, Courtney tied these buttons together, such a cute idea:

Here’s a look at the finished product:

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In other news…

Today was my 34th Birthday.

Yep.

34.

When did that happen?

My sweet little Izabelle made this mini cake using her Sculpey Clay:

It’s teeny-tiny.

I love it:

Here’s an scale picture (ignore my weird-looking skin color):

Another cool announcement:

I’m headed to California at the end of the month.

I’ll be teaching a Graphic 45 “Wonderland” class at

Paradise Scrapbook Boutique

I’m so excited!

Speaking of Graphic 45,

Look at their new EMBELLISHMENTS:

Chipboard Buttons and Policy Envelopes.

I can’t wait to play with this new product!

Super fun!

OK.

I think I’m caught up!

Hopefully I’ll be back to my normal posting schedule soon.

Thank you for your patients while I’ve had such a busy Summer.

xoxo, Christie

To all my State-side friends…

I hope that you enjoy a blessed Independence Day.

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It’s been awhile

This Summer has proven to be not only busy

but really, really FUN!

Laura and her girls, Hannah and Abigale visited last week.

They braved the 14 hour trip from California to Idaho

and arrived intact and happy!

Laura, 7 months pregnant with two little ones…

She is the very definition of brave.

Amongst the trips to the Splash Park,

Yellowstone’s Bear World

and Old Faithful.

We also had a quick trip to the Emergency Room.

Yep,

The. Emergency. Room.

Laura had some early contractions, which were a little too close together.

Really scary.

But alas, after close monitoring and an exam,

all was well (mostly) and they sent Laura on her merry way (a little slower than before).

She promised to take it a little easier.

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I took hundreds of photos while Laura and her girls were here…

…you know the photos will end up in future Scrapbook Pages

but I’ll share a few more anyway.

Izabelle and Hannah feeding the ducks:

Izabelle and Parker waiting for Old Faithful

(I think they looked a bit scared that It might erupt behind them while I was taking their photo):

A lazy guy at Bear World:

Also, last Wednesday was Keith’s Birthday (he’s in the photo above w/ the Bear World Crew).

I made him this card:

I have many more photos and projects to share…

Soon. Promise.

I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend!

xoxo, Christie