I have some big plans for the next couple days after I get home from work…a bit of Spring Cleaning, if you will.
Organization, Carpet Cleaning, etc.
And this weekend I’m taking off to Provo to visit my Grandparents.
So, since I won’t be posting for a few days, I’ll leave you with a few of my favorites from the archives (click on the titles):
I’ll be back soon and I’ll miss you while I’m away!
xoxo, Christie
My Esty Store has been neglected for far too long…
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to clean up my creative space a little. During which, I found a box of older Etsy projects that I removed after the season was over (Christmas, Valentines Day, Thanksgiving, etc.).
I decided to go ahead a re-post everything. So, if you’re interested in a look-see take a gander HERE.
My heart has drawn close to my California friends the past few days. I haven’t seen some of my pals in almost 6 months. Honestly, when I left California and moved to Idaho, I thought I would visit California much more than I have.
I really miss my girlfriends in California. I think this is why “friendship” seems to be the theme of my cards lately.
My life is blessed with amazing friendships. Near and far…new friends, old friends, best friends, blog friends. Every single friendship is dear to me and special in their own way.
Thank you so much, my dear bloggy friends, for visiting often and sharing your sweet comments and emails! Your uplifting and sweet notes always brighten my day and mean so much to me!
xoxo, Christie
Wow. I turned around and it’s Wednesday night. Almost Thursday. Awesome.
Was it just Monday morning a couple hours ago?
Whew! What a busy week!
Here’s something fun I created with the Graphic 45 Le Romantique Line:
A little wedding card.
I blanket stitched around the edges of the paper.
I love blanket stitches.
I love sparkle.
I love pearls.
I love lamp.
I know that last one might have been over your head but I like to quote movies now and again.
Here’s a view of the bottom right corner:
And what is a bottom right corner photo without a bottom left corner photo?
I’m not sure either…but here is the bottom left photo anyway:
Here is the little envelope I made for the Best Wishes Card:
Fancy-schmancy!
Or not.
I’m feeling kind of punchy…haven’t slept much in that past few days.
Fancy-schmancy? What was that?
Must be the 70 invitations that I made for a church dinner…or the 70 favors I made for the church dinner? Maybe it was the poster the the Chamber of Commerce dinner/auction tomorrow night? Nah, maybe it was the recipe box I made for a sweet Etsy customer?
Or maybe…
It’s the fact that I did all of the above while desperately trying to keep my house clean so we can show it to potential buyers…In addition to doing laundry, going to work, meal planning, homework helping and feeding my family?
Or maybe it’s the fact that I haven’t made it to the gym in a week and could really use the calorie burn and extra energy about now.
Whatever the reason. Sorry for the erratic behav…
…er, I mean….yes. Or no. I mean…I’m with crazy?
This little Graphic 45 Communique Mini Album Kit is now Available to purchase at The Scrappy Gourmet.
I tried to take some close-up photo of the tags I made for the G45 Chandelier. I’m almost thinking that I need to remove the tags to take individual photos.
These photos will do for now, I guess.
I hope that you’re all having a fabulous Monday!
xoxo, Christie
Earlier in the week my mom, my sister and I invited some lovely women over for a baby shower. My sister-in-law, Kristin’s baby shower!
I made a simple banner for Kristin’s shower using the Making Memories Just Chillin‘ Line. The banner came together really quickly:
My mom and I also put together a little diaper cake for Kristin:
It was our first time making one, and I can say that it seem as though it would’ve been a lot harder making one alone. It was nice to have four hands instead of two, especially when were were putting rubber bands around rolled up diapers and tying ribbon.
We made little roses out of wash cloths:
I loved the monkey on the top…Kristin is decorating the baby’s room in a Jungle Theme.
Here’s some of the goodies we made:
Cherry Chip Cupcakes…
White Chocolate Peanut butter Krispie Cookies (yum):
Sweet and Salty Popcorn (made with sugar, butter & vanilla…ooo la la):
We had tons of fun! I think Kristin liked it to…
You can barely see her baby bump in this photo (it’s hiding behind her knees). That’s my nephew in there!
I promised you a “Groom” layout.
And without further adieu:
This handsome photo of Jordan (my brother-in-law), was taken by: Jaclyn Davis
I’m thinking about purchasing a couple shadow boxes for this layout and the layout that I posted yesterday.Then giving both to Jordan for his birthday in April…good idea?
The little details:
I love this masculine line from Graphic 45. It’s so much fun to work with.
Speaking of Graphic 45…my name is on THIS LIST. Check it out if you like, exciting stuff!
Thanks to Jaclyn Davis, I have countless gorgeous photos of my baby sister on her wedding day. And thanks to Graphic 45, I have tons of beautiful paper to scrapbook the gorgeous photos with!
Something shiny:
Something frilly:
Something hand sewn:
Come back tomorrow…I’m going to share my “Groom” layout.
It’s always hard to choose a favorite Graphic 45 line…but I think the new “On The Boardwalk” line is one of my very favorites!
I picked up this (not sure what to call it)…wooden plaque-stand? And went right to work.
I love glitter. I love Mod Podge. I love ribbon. I love flowers. I love paint. I love charms. I love paper. All of my favorites made it onto this little beach plaque…thingy.
I tied a little button next to the flowers. I love buttons.
See what I mean? Glitter is fantastic.
And some lace…I love lace.
Here’s a shot of the backside:
The back could not be neglected, although, I’m not sure who is ever going to look at the backside of this wooden thingy anyway.
OK. I feel ridiculous. What is this plaque…stand…thingy called?
Someone needs to enlighten me.
