I created all of the above cards for SNA in 2012. Guess it’s time I shared them, right?

Have a happy day!

xoxo, Christie

Handmade pumpkins?  Easy-peesy.

Just cut out three ovals, spritz, paint and glue together. Voila!

For the pumpkins I used: Fiery Fiesta Shimmerz Vibez and Carrot Top Shimmerz Pearlz.

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo, Christie

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!

OK.  First of all, I found this project at 504 Main.  The paper chandelier was not my idea…but oh, how I wish I could claim it.

Basically, I took the idea and made it my own.

This paper chandelier was really hard to photograph.  I tried to pick up on all the sparkle from the beads, charms and glitter on the paper. It was not happening indoors.

So I went outside (thanks for hanging the chandelier in a tree sweet hubby).

And sparkle photos?

Not so much.

I might have to take individual photos of the hanging tags…

I may have to re-think this post.

No, I think I’ll just keep showing photos now.

Anyway, here’s a shot of the paper:

The paper chandelier seen above was actually my second attempt.  The first time I attached the paper to the wire, the folds were too large for my liking.

Then, I decided that I wanted to add cute scalloped edges on the paper and glitter, glitter, glitter!

I am much happier with the result the second time around (with a little a lot of help from my mom and sister).  My mom was a sport, taking the paper off the wire, cutting it down to the size I wanted and re-folding.  And then my sister helped by applying some glitter to the paper.

By the time I finished the tag charms and cutting more paper (I needed more because the folds were smaller), it was pretty late at night.  The project was not as simple as I imagined but I am so pleased with the result.

What do you think? Do you like it?

Should I take photos of the individual tags?

Just in case you were wondering…yes, that is snow on my neighbor’s roof (and on the ground).  It’s c-c-cold.

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo, Christie

Some photos from today…

My beloved Graphic 45

I felt so honored to spend the evening with my Graphic 45 friends tonight.  Diane Shultz and her daughters Aimee and Sharee are such fabulous women.  I am so blown away and in awe of all of them. I feel so blessed to be on their design team and play a part (however small) in their amazing company.

I was also lucky enough to meet some of the other amazingly talented women on the Graphic 45 design team, Candy Rosenburg, Nancy Burke, Stacy Cohen, and Susan Dupre.  Wow, what an evening!  I was so blown away at how special each and every one of these women are.  What an amazing company and an amazing design team!

Crafty Secrets

I met Vicki Chrisman today at the Crafty Secrets booth.  What an creative and fun woman!  Vicki was so, so sweet and TALENTED!  She designs for Crafty Secrets and Tattered Angels (among others) AND she designed a new die-cut for the AccuCut Machine (the lovely project she is holding).

Some beautiful Heidi Swapp Tags:

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Speaking of Heidi Swapp…I saw her yesterday.  My mom noticed the totally cute necklace she was wearing.  We thought it might have been designed by Miss Ruby Sue.  Heidi caught me staring at her [necklace] – she smiled and said, “Hi”.  I swear I wasn’t staring at you Heidi, it was your necklace. But you are really darn cute too!

One of my all time fav’s, Teresa Collins:

Teresa was another designer that I embarrassed myself while meeting.  I totally gushed over her and told her that I read her blog and love her product…and think she’s a great mom…and love how she loves her family…and she’s so pretty….and (you get the picture).

Mr. Tim Holtz:

I must say this: Tim Holtz is the most patient man I have ever met.  I watched as he shook hands, taught make and takes and posed for photos with hundreds of adoring “Tim Holtz” fans.  Wow.  Double wow. Poor guy didn’t get a moments peace and kept smiling the whole time.

I was too chicken to ask to take his photo…so I just snuck one in:

Yep, I’m that kind of fan…

…the shy kind.

Finally, I can share a bit of what I made for CHA!

I created this little mini album using the new Le Romantique Line for Graphic 45:

And I also created this mini album for Graphic 45 using the new On The Boardwalk Line:

Here’s a look at at the albums inside the Graphic 45 Booth at CHA 2010:

Pretty fun!  I still have to pinch myself!

Walking around the CHA booths yesterday was like entering into craft heaven!  My mom and I tagged along with the lovely ladies from Paradise Scrapbook Boutique (Karen & Deb), we had a blast!

There are so many talented scrapbookers!  I left feeling SO INSPIRED and I have another 2 FULL DAYS of inspiration ahead.

Now, for Just a few of the photos I took yesterday while browsing around the different booths.

Crafty Secrets:

Melissa Francis:

Basic Grey:

Adorn It:

Pink Paisley:

Sizzix:

Tim Holtz:

Prima:

Cosmo Cricket:

Making Memories:

Maya Road:

How could you walk away from CHA 2010 and not feel inspired?

Happy New Year!

Don’t you just love to celebrate the New Year to come?  We get to realize all of our accomplishments and memories from the year past, then say goodbye to mistakes we’ve made and start afresh!

A new year, a new beginning…filled with hope.

I have lots of NEW projects in the making.  I can’t wait to share my new Graphic 45 projects created with their new paper.  They’ve been showing sneak peeks of the new lines on their BLOG.

I’ve been preparing for CHA (The Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show). I’ll be attending with the gals from Paradise Scrapbook Boutique and my Mom (I’m looking forward to some fun Mom and me time).  Paradise Scrapbook Boutique is the creative blood that flows through my veins.  Without the women of PSB my creativity would run dry. I’m totally serious.  Thanks ladies – you know I love you!

During this new year I will also be creating for an online company called, “The Scrappy Gourmet”.  I’m excited to be joining their design team!  So keep your eyes peeled on their website for some upcoming kits!

Here’s to a happy and healthy 2010!

Love, Christie

I didn’t get a lot of sleep last weekend but I sure got a lot done!

I spent the weekend pigging out on more than just food, I had my fair share of paper too!

Last weekend was Paradise Scrapbook Boutique’s 3rd Anniversary crop!  I had a blast spending time with all my scrapbooking pals in California!  It was worth the 13 hour drive to get there.

Karen, the store owner had set up beautiful product displays…check out her fantastic Halloween display:

Karen even hung purple lights wrapped around black branches from the ceiling.  Brilliant!

I know, it totally makes you want to create right?

Karen purchased  some of the new Graphic 45 Domestic Goddess paper to display in her refrigerator. My little G45 book is on the top shelf (I know, I know…it’s a shameless plug).

There was a whole Kitchen/Cooking theme for the crop. They gave away wonderful Cooking Themed goodies and product all weekend! We were so spoiled. I even won the grand prize on Friday night!  A brand new White Ribbon Box by Making Memories!  Thanks Karen!

(I tried to find a photo of the Ribbon Box online, here’s a link: Ribbon Storage).

Karen gave everyone a naked recipe box and the new Haute Cuisine Paper by, Teresa Collins as a free gift (along with other goodies) at the Saturday Crop.  Karen asked me to make a sample using the recipe box and TC paper for her display.

Me?  Play with paper?

Gosh, twist my arm.

I totally obliged.

Here’s a couple shots of the recipe box on display with the Teresa Collins paper:

I had tons of fun at the two-day crop and laughed until my side hurt all weekend!

…totally worth the 13 hour drive back home again.

I created a new banner for my blog a few days ago….here’s a little peak at what’s to come.

What do you think?

To celebrate my ONE YEAR BLOG-VERSARY I’m giving away one of my creations!

Simply comment on this post and you will be entered to win!  Simple, right?

I will announce the winner on Monday, March 2nd.

The winner may choose one of the following three items (Click on photos to enlarge):

1. The Graphic 45 HEART BOX:

2. The Teresa Collins I LOVE YOU Book:

3. The My Minds Eye LOVE WHO YOU ARE Are Book:

Good Luck!