One of my Graphic 45 Design Team assignments was to create a Pop-Up Card.

Until now, I had never created a ‘Pop-Up’ Card.

I actually had to ask my daughter for help.

She loves to make Pop-Up Cards.

I decided to use the tiny images on the Small Graphic 45 ‘Hallowe’en in Wonderland’ Tags.

I have to admit…I had a lot of fun making it.

When I started creating this card, I knew that I wanted to have a tiny Alice.

And a large Alice…

And the Hatter with his teacup, of course.

I love the Halloween twist on these vintage Alice in Wonderland images, they were so fun to work with.

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In other news…

We’re home from our California Vacation!

The kids and I had a blast visiting family and friends.

Sadly, it was not a vacation for my sweet husband who worked the entire time.

Today is (was) my hubby’s birthday (I say ‘was’ because he is now softly snoring on the couch).

Happy Birthday to my loving husband, my other half.

You fill my life with blessings every. single. day.

I love you.

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I’m loving the new Steampunk Debutante line

by, Graphic 45

Here is yet another project that I created for

CHA Summer 2010

(Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show in Chicago).

I only had a few days to put some projects together

and then send them off for CHA.

My assignments included a banner, 3 layouts

and a pop-up card.

A pop-up card?

That’s another post for another day.

Included in my Design Team Package

was a couple of the new Graphic 45 Envelope Albums.

I was instructed to create an album after I had finished with my assignments

and only if there was still time.

I was so excited about the albums…

so much so that I had a hard time coming up with Layout ideas.

I made time to create a little mini album.

Even if I was up until 2am the night before I had to mail my projects off.

2 am, schmoo-am.

I enjoyed making this little mini.

It’s not my typical style,

so it was fun to just play with paper.

I included some fun quotes.

And generally just had a good time.

I went to town with my scissors.

This little book makes me happy.

Scrapbooking makes me happy.

Creating something new makes me happy.

I guess you could say that I am one happy lady.

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Happy is good.

Here’s a look at the

Hallowe’en in Wonderland Layout that I created for

CHA SUMMER 2010:

I’m loving the new Graphic 45 Staples…

Especially the Envelope Tags.

I love embellishments.

Yes.

I really do.

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Feel like winning a
Making Memories Slice?

Check THIS out

TheScrappyGourmet.com is giving one away!

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Speaking of TheScrappyGourmet.com,

They have made kits for the

Le’ Romantique Book that I designed:

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I’m still in California

Enjoying time with friends and family.

I can’t believe that my kids will be back in school soon…

Just two weeks!

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Hug someone you love today!

xoxo, Christie

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

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