California.

Loving every minute.

xoxo, Christie

Happy 5th Anniversary Paradise Scrapbook Boutique!

PSB is my FAVORITE!

I often visit my hometown in California. When I do, I try make sure I schedule my trip around on of PSB’s crops.

This trip I was able to attend PSB’s BIG 5th Anniversary Crop, and they went ALL OUT!

It was so fun to see all the goodies (food, paper, embellies, etc.) and even better to see so many good friends all in one place!

To keep with the Party theme, PSB brought in the Pink Paislee line, Soiree.

Perfect for party business.

While there, I played with the Soiree paper and created this little “Party” banner for the PSB display.

They always have the most amazing displays, so fun and creative!

That is my banner hanging on a gate! A gate! Too cute.

And if the Paradise Scrapbook Boutique crop wasn’t fun enough, the absolute BEST part of visiting California was visiting my brother and his family. Playing with my sweet little nieces brings me so much joy. Coming next April, there will be a new little addition to my brother’s family. Another niece or nephew to adore!

Sweet Addie:

And my darling Kayla:

My brother’s family went along with me to the local Farmer’s Market…

Gosh, they have the most amazing Farmer’s Market there.

It’s HUGE, especially compared to what I’ve grown used to in Idaho.

A feast for the senses.

It was a really short visit, a little too short for such a loooooong drive.

I did not get to visit everyone that I wanted to…but I was able find a minute here and there to visit with good friends and I am so grateful.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I hope you have a wonderful day!

xoxo, Christie

A little Shimmerz Layout featuring my sweet little niece, Addie on her horse (tire) swing.

I used Lime in da Coconut over a fence stencil.

And I spritzed Pink Stiletto on some white Thickers. I love how the spritz marks look on the Thickersl.

A cute little girl on a swing to go along with Addie’s photo.

Monday is almost over already…this is going to be a busy week.

It’s amazing how 2011 has been flying by already.  I can’t believe that we are only days away from MARCH!

I hope that you have a wonderful week!

xoxo, Christie

With a very special announcement:

My sweet little niece, Addie is now 2 YEARS OLD!

When did that happen?

This photo will soon be on a layout titled, “Eat Cake”.

Nothing like chocolate cake on your 2nd birthday.

Miss this girl already. She is one of the many reasons that I visit California so much.

…Back to regular programing soon.

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

This is my sweet niece, Addie.

Isn’t she adorable?

Totally, right?

I used the TransAtlantique Line by Graphic 45 to create this layout.

Just goes to show you how versatile this paper is.

Travel Paper + Baby Girl doesn’t normally work.

But oh, what fun paper to frame Addie’s beautiful face.

This Layout was posted HERE on the Graphic 45 blog today.

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In other news…

My Mom had her knee replaced today.

Surgery went well and she’s doing great!

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Thanks for stopping by!

I hope that you have a WONDERFUL day!

xoxo, Christie