While I was at the Paradise Scrapbook Boutique Crop in California, I was able to play with the new 3 Bugs in a Rug lines, Chloe and April Showers.

Both of these layouts are 9″x9″.  I had a hard time adjusting down from 12″x12″, especially with so many fun embellishments to play with.

I still can’t believe how glorious the weather was in California while I was there.  I heard from friends that it has been pouring rain in Chico and in Paradise it snowed!  Crazy!  It’s like the cherry blossoms bloomed just for me (or I’d like to think so anyway).

Izabelle was so funny trying to ride her cousin’s tricycle.  Kayla loved taking a ride on the back.

Here are a couple of cards that I made with the leftover 3 Bugs in a Rug paper.

It was so wonderful to visit so many good friends and family while I was in California.

Oh!  Just found out today that Dan, the kids and I are headed to Las Vegas next month!  Fun! Fun!

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

xoxo, Christie

This is the last project that I created while I had my Domestic Goddess paper sitting on my desk.

I truly do love this line.  Probably because I aspire to be a Domestic Goddess myself.

I’m currently taking ongoing Parenting 101 classes and have taken many trial and error cooking courses through the years. I still haven’t figured out how to completely stay on top of the laundry and I take serious  issue with dusting.  However, I have conquered the vacuuming and mopping courses and have learned how to make a bathroom sparkle.  I admit, I do enjoy a clean house and a warm home-cooked meal.

What am I in desperate need of these days? A class on how to raise a teenager. Whew!

Have a lovely weekend!

Me? I’ll be watching the snow fall outside and enjoying every minute of it.

xoxo, Christie

I’ve been having a bit of fun with Domestic Goddess Line.

I love this paper!

A little mini garland…it will look great in my kitchen!

It’s already been a doozy of a Monday here in Idaho. I am grateful for this moment to catch my breath and share a project with you.

I often take these stolen moments for granted, time that I can spend doing what I love and visiting others that share their time and talents as well (that’s YOU).

Thank you for taking time out of your day to spend here. It’s always wonderful to think that I have friends and family that are actually interested in my little projects.   It means more than you know.

Have a WONDERFUL day!

Lot’s of xoxo’s,

Christie

Because it’s National Scrapbook Day and because I love Graphic 45…

I’m giving away one of these:

Time is up!  Winner has been announced!

A 12×12 Le Romantique Paper Pad.

This Paper Pad includes two sheets of all Le Romantique double-sided paper and one sheet of each of the ocoordinating die-cuts.

To enter: simply leave a comment on this post {one comment each please}.

Comments close on Sunday, May 2nd at Midnight.

I will draw a random winner this coming Monday (May 3rd 2010).

Here are some of the projects I have created with the Graphic 45 Le Romantique Line:

I hope you’re feeling inspired!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

My Esty Store has been neglected for far too long…

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to clean up my creative space a little.  During which, I found a box of older Etsy projects that I removed after the season was over (Christmas, Valentines Day, Thanksgiving, etc.).

I decided to go ahead a re-post everything.  So, if you’re interested in a look-see take a gander HERE.

It’s always hard to choose a favorite Graphic 45 line…but I think the new “On The Boardwalk” line is one of my very favorites!

I picked up this (not sure what to call it)…wooden plaque-stand?  And went right to work.

I love glitter.  I love Mod Podge.  I love ribbon.  I love flowers. I love paint. I love charms.  I love paper.  All of my favorites made it onto this little beach plaque…thingy.

I tied a little button next to the flowers.  I love buttons.

See what I mean?  Glitter is fantastic.

And some lace…I love lace.

Here’s a shot of the backside:

The back could not be neglected, although, I’m not sure who is ever going to look at the backside of this wooden thingy anyway.

OK.  I feel ridiculous.  What is this plaque…stand…thingy called?

Someone needs to enlighten me.

While I’m working on the new little details for 2010, I thought you might like a peek at last years…

A friend of mine, Becky, asked for a little help with some birthday presents for her sisters.

She sent me all of the supplies and I put these little recipe boxes together.

Each divider is different:

The Teresa Collins paper made this project come together very quickly.

Karen at PSB gave the T. Collins papers and embellishments as a gift at one of her scrapbooking crops.  I had made a recipe box as a sample for the PSB crop (I believe the sample gave Becky the gift idea).

I simply painted the chipboard embellishments to match the papers and cardstock.

It was a fun project! What do you think?

I created this little “Joy” Garland for the Paradise Scrapbook Boutique Gift Workshop.

Although, now I wish that I would’ve put some glitter on the red “JOY” letters.

Coulda, shoulda, woulda. Right?

I used the New Bo Bunny St. Nick Collection.

I created something similar last Christmas using Graphic 45 and Making Memories.

I just love this new Bo Bunny paper and HAD to use it.

I think Karen at PSB might have a few more “Joy Garland” kits available.

If you’re interested Karen’s contact information is HERE.

If you do decided that you want a Joy Garland and there actually are some left…

Please, for the love of all things good, add some glitter to the red letters.

I promise, you won’t be sorry.

I love close-ups!

Here’s wishing you a very, very merry Christmas season.

Don’t forget about Blog, Bid, Hope.  There’s still a few more hours left…

I’ve been reading Matt Logelin’s Blog almost daily since I stumbled upon it last June. I read about his daily struggle, raising his beautiful daughter, Madeline alone after the passing of his wife, Liz the day after Madeline was born.

I have read

every single

post

Matt has written.

Recently Francesca from Mayhem and Moxie contacted me and asked if I would be willing to donate one of my projects to benefit the Liz Logelin Foundation and Anissa Mayhew, a 35 year old blogger who recently suffered a stroke.  Of course I said YES!  I feel honored to be participating.

I made and am donating this Making Memories Book:

Blog, Bid, Hope is and on-line auction hosted by:

Mayhem & Moxie

Buried With Children

Mama’s Losin’ it

7 Clown Circus

Scary Mommy

Adventures in Babywearing and

The Extraordinary Ordinary

Blog, Bid, Hope is a three day auction which will raise money to benefit the Liz Logelin Foundation and Anissa Mayhew.

It just doesn’t feel like Christmas until you experience the spirit of giving.  Feel the Spirit this Holiday Season by donating to these special members of our on-line community.

Get your Christmas List out and stop by one (or all) of the seven blogs I have linked above. You will be glad that you did.

If you are interested in the Making Memories book that I am donating, it will be featured HERE.

If you would like to donate to the Liz Logelin Foundation directly CLICK HERE.

If you would like to donate to Help For Anissa directly CLICK HERE.

Thank you!

Have a Merry Christmas!