Lately I’ve found that I have a lot of leftover paper from projects.  I’ve challenged myself to put this ‘leftover’ paper to good use by making cards.

Now, before you get too excited (I know, I know – handmade cards are exciting) please understand that I am in no way and expert card maker.  To be completely honest, I’m a bit of an ammiture.

Keep in mind that my cards are very simple.

I made this one with some leftover Graphic 45, On The Boardwalk paper:

And this little cutie was made with my leftover Cosmo Cricket, Material Girl paper:

This simple card was made with leftover Little Yellow Bicycle, Clothesline paper:

And finally, this uber-simple card was made using leftover Graphic 45, Times Nouveau paper:

There you have it.  A few simple cards.

Now…Inquiring minds want to know:

Do you prefer to receive a hand-made card or a Hallmark card? What about no card but a handwritten letter?

Remember those old Hallmark commercials?  They always made me cry.

Personally, I think it’s the thought that counts.  If I get a card or letter of any kind I think it’s fabulous!

My heart has drawn close to my California friends the past few days.  I haven’t seen some of my pals in almost 6 months. Honestly, when I left California and moved to Idaho, I thought I would visit California much more than I have.

I really miss my girlfriends in California.  I think this is why “friendship” seems to be the theme of my cards lately.

My life is blessed with amazing friendships.  Near and far…new friends, old friends, best friends, blog friends.  Every single friendship is dear to me and special in their own way.

Thank you so much, my dear bloggy friends, for visiting often and sharing your sweet comments and emails!  Your uplifting and sweet notes always brighten my day and mean so much to me!

xoxo, Christie

I love the new Cosmo Cricket Lines!  I couldn’t wait to cut into the “Joy Ride” paper.

Last Sunday I took some photos of my brother, Seth and his wife, Kristin.  They’re expecting their first baby (my first nephew) in just three weeks!  I’m so excited!

What made me even more excited?  When I printed out the above photos of Seth and Kristin, the colors in the photos matched the Cosmo paper perfectly!  I didn’t really bother me that “Joy Ride” is a travel line, I made it work for the layout…

I especially like the “you are here” tag right above Kristin’s belly. Fun!

The little details?  Here’s a peek:

Seth and Kristin are such a cute couple.  It was so fun to take photos of them. If it wasn’t so cold we probably would have stayed out longer.

Here’s a few more photos…

Please, PAY ATTENTION to the woman behind the curtain, she may be hiding behind the camera but she’s no Wizard of Oz.

I really like the idea of the family scrapbooker telling a little more about herself (or himself).  My last couple of classes have been designed with the family historian in mind.

The class I taught at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique last February was called: A Little About Me

This month’s class is called: Happy Birthday to Me

So many times we tend to tell the story of our family but forget to mention ourselves.  I’ve done it.  Time and time again.  Lately, I’ve felt inspired to share a little more about myself…maybe this is why I’ve nudged the ladies who take my classes in the same direction.