A lovely idea I picked up while playing with Paper at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique…

Each of us who attended the National Scrapbook Day crop at PSB received a painted serving tray.

An idea PSB picked up from the lovely Altered Vintage Serving Tray created by Donna and posted on the Cosmo Cricket Blog.

There, at PSB, they had a beautiful sample for us to use to create our own version of the serving tray.

I ended up making a couple to give as mother’s day gifts.

On the first tray, I used the lovely Evangeline line from Cosmo Cricket.

They were surprisingly easy to make (considering that the lovely ladies at PSB had already painted the trays).

For the second tray, I used the new Nature Garden Collections from Prima, along with a little Pink Paislee.

I love, love, love the new ivory organza rose trim from Maya Roads.

And everything looks better with a few Prima flowers, don’t you think?

Now, I just need to find some more vintage serving trays, they make fabulous gifts, don’t you think?

Here’s a look at the original tray created by Donna:

Isn’t it lovely?

Check out Donna’s tray HERE on the Cosmo Cricket blog. And see PSB’s version of Donna’s tray HERE.

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo, Christie

My blog has been so neglected this past week. I’ve been caught up in the life’s little details.

The beautiful sun has been shining and I’ve been spending time with my family outdoors.

Last week, Izabelle and I planted this year’s garden seedlings, I did some major Spring cleaning, we traveled home from Utah and celebrated Parker’s 15th birthday and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Life is full. Life is good.

I used a vintage-inspired kit from Red Lead to create the above project. I love their little birdie stamps.

May Arts Ribbon is the star of this throw pillow I made. I purchased the fun fabric at Material Girls several months back and finally put it to good use.

I hope you enjoy your weekend! I just love the weekend.

xoxo, Christie

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Previously published in January 2012 and February 2012 issues of Scrap n’ Art.

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