There are so many ways to use Crepe Paper, I love to make flowers.

The following is a Thanksgiving centerpiece that I created for Scrap n’ Arts magazine.

Do you ever create using crepe paper? What have you made with it?

I enjoyed my girls weekend in Utah, I hope that you had a wonderful weekend also.

xoxo, Christie

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As seen in the November 2011 issue of Scrap n’ Art. Posted with prior permission from SNA.

Recently I purchased a wooden advent tree from a local craft store called, Porters.

I put my kids to work painting it green. They actually wanted to help. Seriously.

Once the tree was dry, I decorated each of the little drawers.

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I made a mistake and didn’t realize it until I was taking photos. It’s a little too late to fix it now but see if you can spot it.

The first person to spot it and leave a comment that correctly states the mistake will receive a special Christmas “Scrapbooking” Treat.

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O.K. on with the post…

Here are some close up photos of the decorated drawers (I went through a lot of mod podge):

Here’s a shot of the entire tree:

I’m going to put little gifts or treats in each of the drawers along with something special for us to do as a family each day. Some of the ideas I’ve come up with are things like, baking cookies, caroling, making candy, shopping with Dad, taking photos for our Christmas cards, shopping with mom, watch a Christmas movie, bowling, going to the library to check out books, etc.

So, did you find the mistake I made? My kids haven’t noticed yet, neither has Dan…I’m going to see how long it takes them to notice it.

xoxo, Christie

Vintage Fabrics tied to tulle.

Graphic 45 “Christmas Past” paper.

Snowflakes, trees, buttons and beads.

Voilà! A Fabric Christmas Banner.

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Today I am spending the afternoon with my family. We’re getting a jump on the Christmas rush and doing a bit of shopping (more like browsing), afterwards, we’re off to see the movie “Puss in Boots”.

Tomorrow I’m headed to Utah again…going to spend a few days with my grandmother. I’m really excited!

Are you ready for the Holidays? Have you started shopping? Are you already finished?

xoxo, Christie

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for visiting.

The time you take to peek at the projects that I create and post here is very much appreciated!

Whether you stop by once a month or once a week…or if you check in every few days; because of you I feel appreciated too.

So, THANK YOU SO MUCH for hanging in there with me during this busy time, dear friend!

Stay tuned…Christmas projects are coming soon.

xoxo, Christie

My Cousin, Katie asked me to make some tags for the tables at her daughter, McKenzie’s wedding this weekend.

She also needed tags for the homemade lolly pops they made.

I’m headed to Utah for the wedding this weekend. I can’t wait to see McKenzie in her wedding dress!

I remember when Mckenzie was just a baby…time goes by so fast.

…a little too fast.

Katie joked with me about Izabelle. She said that one day I’ll wake up and my little girl will be getting married.

I know Izabelle’s wedding is many, many  years in the future but the way these years keep flying by…

Years have seemed like days.

And if McKenzie was just a baby a few days ago and Izabelle was a baby yesterday then I guess her wedding will be here sooner than I ever imagined.

Best wishes to McKenzie and Jordan.

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Thanks for stopping by today, I hope that you have a SUPER day!

xoxo, Christie

Crafty inspiration comes in so many different forms.

I recently stumbled on to a beautiful blog called,

Vintage and Cake.

Immediately I felt inspired to create.

I loved Julie’s style, the soft subtle vintage color and beauty. Everything she makes is oh-so-pretty!

I contacted Julie at Vintage and Cake to ask if I could use one of her images.

She said, “yes”! Lucky me!

I went right to work on a new banner for my blog (I’m still working on getting it uploaded…maybe this weekend).

Here are some pictures so you can get an idea of what it will look like:

Be sure to stop by Julie’s blog, Vintage and Cake: CLICK HERE

You might just find some inspiration too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo, Christie

The result of “Craft Day” with my mom and sister-in-law, Kristin:

A fun burlap Halloween wreath!

Love getting together with the girls.

Have a WONDERFUL day!

xoxo, Christie

P.S.

Don’t forget to enter to win the FREE My Memories Software HERE

Do you Art Journal?

Last June I took Christy Tomlinson’s online art journaling class called, She Had Three Hearts.

I learned about so many new mediums during Christy’s class.

My art journal opened so many new ideas for mixed-media projects,

along with helping me connect with my inner-artist again.

I highly recommend Christy Tomlinson’s class!

I just arrived home from California late yesterday, more coming on that soon…I have projects to share!

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Thanks to all of you who left comments for the Halloween  “No Tricks, Just Treats” Giveaway!

Congratulations to Kristen, she is the winner!!!

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Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo, Christie

This is me sharing an unfinished project.

Yep, it’s not done.

I started working on this little box in July and never got back to it.

I guess you can call it “a work in progress”.

I’ve been juggling a lot of projects lately, along with trying desperately to stick to a diet & workout plan (never an easy thing for me).

The projects, I LOVE.

The diet and exercise…not so much.

This is the little bride my cousin, Alyssa made for me; Thought she deserved to be framed in a box.

I promise to share more photos when the box is complete.

I hope you have a fantastic week!

xoxo, Christie

Say that five times fast.

This is my cousin, Alyssa. She creates amazing miniatures with Sculpey clay.

Alyssa’s creations are so tiny that my camera had a hard time focusing on them.

My daughter, Izabelle made a tiny bottle for one of Alyssa’s babies. Look how tiny the baby is…smaller than Izabelle’s thumb nail.

See what I mean about my camera not focusing. These little people are tiny!

Alyssa made her family out of clay, along with loads of Disney Princesses. I can spot Jasmine, Rapunzel, Snow White, Belle…

Here’s a look at Belle next to my ruler.

Tiny.

Look at the detail…the curls in her hair…

…the roses on her dress.

Amazing.

And these tiny dancers have rhinestones in their hair.

Alyssa gave me this miniature bride before she left. I love the tiny roses.

Alyssa’s creations are so amazing. I just had to share.

Have a fabulous week!

xoxo, Christie