Another layout created with the new Botanicabella Line from Graphic 45.  This is one of the projects that DHL has hidden somewhere in the abyss (*sniff*).  I can’t say it enough, I love working with this paper. 

I spoke with Karen and I’ll be creating this layout (but make it 2-pages) for a class at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique in August. 

Take a close look at this paper, it’s gorgeous!

I created a little hidden journaling tag on the right hand side of the photo.

Do you like the first photo of the paper flowers?   I think I’ll run a little course on how to make paper flowers here on my blog next week….what do you think?  Is it something you all would be interested in?  Let me know.

And please keep your fingers crossed that my DHL package finds it’s way to Graphic 45 in time for their trip to Chicago!

I thought I’d post a little sneak peek of the little scrapbook class I’m teaching at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique in July. 

This little book is made out of white paper bags.  It’s bound together with the Bind-it-all,  it’s seriously one of my favorite tools. 

I’ll post more peeks of the book in the coming week!

I’m teaching the “Love my Pooch” layout today at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique.  It’s weird, this is the first class in awhile that I’m not feelin’.  Usually I really like the way my pages turn out…I think this time I just wasn’t in the groove.  It’s alright, they can’t all be masterpieces, right?

Yesterday was CRAZY!  I had planned to spend the whole day working on craft projects.  Turns out I did nill, nada, nothin…nope, didn’t do ONE darn thing I planned on.  I ended up cleaning and running around town doing what felt like  a MILLION errands….ah, such is life.  I have to admit, even though I didn’t do what I planned  for the day, it was still a great day!  

Today I’m hoping to get ”yesterday’s projects” done after I teach…we’ll see if I can actually empliment  a plan today!  Wish me luck!

Yes, we love our Pooch!  Marley is our friend, we love him so…

Our dog Marley is my daughter’s best friend!  Marley thinks he’s only 10 pounds and will try to sit on your lap if you let him.  He enjoys snuggling and tug-of-war.  And boy oh boy is he strong.  We don’t have much of a yard so he’s an inside dog but he does enjoy his walks and occasionally he gets to visit my Parent’s dogs out at their Ranch.

The first photo above is a sneak peek at the “Love my Pooch” class that I am teaching up the hill at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique!   The second photo is of my sweet girl kissing our Pooch Marley!  I know, I know…looks kinda gross and if you remember what she said in yesterday’s post “If you lie down with dogs…you’ll get sick”.  What can I say, she loves him!

Happy Monday Everyone!  The photo above is of the little mini garland I am teaching at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique this coming Saturday. 

These little garlands are so fun to make…I used the little Tim Holtz “Sprockets” to tie each section together…love those sprockets!  

I’m working on the layout for my next class “Love my Pooch”.  I’ll post photos soon! 

My kids have 4 days left of school…then it’s officially Summer at my house!  Whoa…it’s going to get a little crazy ’round these parts!

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Paradise Scrapbook Boutique is my all time favorite Scrapbook store! From the first moment I walked in the front door, I was awe-inspired. Karen, the store owner has such an eye for detail (if you read my blog…you know I love the details). I always feel warm and welcome there…and an added plus: the women who scrapbook there are amazing too! To top it all off, Karen actually thinks that I’m cool enough to teach at her “Boutique” and boy oh boy is it fun!

So, you know I love to give stuff away…today I am going to share the love! I’m giving away a $25.00 PSB gift certificate!!! Karen is willing to sell class kits/product over the phone (for those of you who don’t live in the area). Simply visit her blog HERE and check out the classes/new product!

Leave a comment on any post, I’ll even add an extra entry for those who comment on old posts…I’ll draw a random winner this Sunday (June 1st).

…I’m teaching this class at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique on May24th, 2008.  I love the colors in this album…it was so fun to create!  I used the new Fancy Pants papers.  These papers are so cheery and have really cute die-cuts.

What do you think of it? Inquiring minds want to know.  OK, I want to know.

I’m teaching this class today and I am so excited! I seriously love this paper and hope you love it too! Check out a few of the pages (I’ll post the rest of the pages on this blog entry when class is over).

Isn’t that the Boy Scout Motto? Well, luckily I’m a girl…I went up to PSB to prepare for my Mother’s Day layout and I’m still not quite finished. I had planned to have it done (and it will be) but…well…I didn’t. It happens, right?

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I did get to drive by my Grandparents old house in Paradise while I was there. The last time I spoke to my Grandmother she mentioned how much she missed her cherry blossoms. This is for you Grandma

In family news…my Rock Star husband’s 8-string guitar finally came in. He’s excited! My Rock Star ordered the guitar before Christmas. Guess you could call 4-1/2 months a long wait. Here’s a peek:

I’ll announce the BLOG CANDY winner tomorrow! YAY! And Sunday there will be a new prize and a new chance to win!

Some people say that Paper Bag Albums are “So last year”

Are they? Well, I embraced what I thought was a “good thing” (thank you Martha Stewart) last February and made a “Sweet Memories” paper bag album for a Beginners Class. Well people, if you make it, they will come. I taught the paper bag class at PSB (world’s best scrapbook store) and it was a hit! So whoever started the “so last year” rumor about paper bag albums must have been wrong…don’t you think?

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