I’m packing my bags and heading to CHA in Orange County with the PSB gals. This time I’m dragging my Mom along to get her fill on inspiration too.  I can’t wait!  I am SO EXCITED!

I’ll be posting some CHA photos on the road…and definitely share some of the projects I’ve been working on for Graphic 45 (a couple of mini albums using their new lines)!

I designed a layout for Paradise Scrapbook Boutique using the new Bo Bunny Line: A Gift of Love

I can’t share the whole layout yet…for now, I’ll leave you with a little sneak peek:

Happy crafting,

Christie B.

Paradise Scrapbook Boutique is not only the cutest little Scrapbook Store ever, it’s also my FAVORITE Scrapbook Store ever!  It is hard to move away from my comfort zone, from California.  Moving away from my little “Scrapin’-Family” at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique makes it even more difficult.

I love every nook and cranny of PSB.  I love all the memories that have been made within the walls.  I love that whenever I walk through the door, I instantly feel creative!  I love the women who crop and take classes there.  I love every single thing about the place.

This is Karen, she owns Paradise Scrapbook Boutique:

Thank you Karen, for creating such a special place.  Your store has become my special place.  Your friendship means more than you can possibly know.

I am sure that all of the ladies that come to play at PSB feel the same way I do.

I’m teaching the following 3-in-one Graphic 45 Class this month at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique:

This Layout:

Plus this Wall Hanging and card:

Class will be held on July 22nd.

A little side note:  The baby in the layout above is me, on my first birthday.  The man next me in the photo is my daddy, he is watching very closely as I dig my little face into my birthday cake.  Not much has changed over the years…I still like to dig my face into my birthday cake (OK, not really).

I’m teaching this “Sweet Indulgence” class this weekend at Paradise Scrapbbok Boutique.

I fell in love with this new K&Company paper the moment I laid eyes on it. When I went to the NSD crop in Paradise, I created a little mini album using the same line.  The gals at the crop liked the little album so I decided to use the same paper for my class layout.

Can you tell that I love chocolate?

What is your favorite treat?

Please, PAY ATTENTION to the woman behind the curtain, she may be hiding behind the camera but she’s no Wizard of Oz.

I really like the idea of the family scrapbooker telling a little more about herself (or himself).  My last couple of classes have been designed with the family historian in mind.

The class I taught at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique last February was called: A Little About Me

This month’s class is called: Happy Birthday to Me

So many times we tend to tell the story of our family but forget to mention ourselves.  I’ve done it.  Time and time again.  Lately, I’ve felt inspired to share a little more about myself…maybe this is why I’ve nudged the ladies who take my classes in the same direction.

I’ve finished designing a little Mini Book for Graphic 45 using the Communique line.  Aimee Filimoehala (Graphic 45 Director of Marketing) will be teaching the album at the end of March.

Since I’ve already designed this little mini book, Karen at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique asked me to teach it at her store also.  I said yes, of course!  Class will be held on Saturday, March 21st.

So, I’ve cut out about 65 chipboard books (enough for both classes):

Here’s a sneak peek at the Graphic 45 Communique Book:

I’ll post more photos of the album soon!

Oh, and for those of you who were curious, the winner of the blogversary contest, Michele at Mamma Talk chose the “I love You” album.

Have a fantastic Day!

Hugs, Christie

I’m teaching this Layout class later this month at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique.

I wanted to design a layout just for YOU.  A layout about what makes you special.

I would just love to open up an old shoe box full of my Great Grandmother’s photos and find a little list of her aspirations or her favorite pastimes tucked in with them. 

That is what this layout is about.  Someday you will have a child, grandchild, a niece, a nephew or a good friend that will see this layout and learn something special about you.

I will be teaching this Valentines Day Layout at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique on Saturday, January 31st.

Paradise Scrapbook Boutique is having their Annual Gift Workshop this Saturday.

I’ve designed these little Vintage-Style tags for a mini class at the workshop.  I’m super-excited to be participating in the workshop, Paradise Scrapbook Boutique is my home away from home!

If you live in the area, stop by PSB.  There will be all kinds of handmade gift classes at low-low prices!

I’m hoping to get quite a few projects finished up this weekend (more blog fodder, YAY)!

Here’s to a productive weekend!

XOXO, Christie

I’m teaching this Winter Magic Layout tonight at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique.

I love the full size embossed snowflake (from creative imaginations), I had a hard time covering it, even though it’s only slightly covered.  I made sure it spanned across both pages.

We don’t get a lot of snow in this area, that is why the title is “Magic” instead of “Snow” (or something similar).   Thanks for the suggestion Karen.

Off to cut, paint and glitter chipboard letters…