One of my Graphic 45 Design Team assignments was to create a Pop-Up Card.

Until now, I had never created a ‘Pop-Up’ Card.

I actually had to ask my daughter for help.

She loves to make Pop-Up Cards.

I decided to use the tiny images on the Small Graphic 45 ‘Hallowe’en in Wonderland’ Tags.

I have to admit…I had a lot of fun making it.

When I started creating this card, I knew that I wanted to have a tiny Alice.

And a large Alice…

And the Hatter with his teacup, of course.

I love the Halloween twist on these vintage Alice in Wonderland images, they were so fun to work with.

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In other news…

We’re home from our California Vacation!

The kids and I had a blast visiting family and friends.

Sadly, it was not a vacation for my sweet husband who worked the entire time.

Today is (was) my hubby’s birthday (I say ‘was’ because he is now softly snoring on the couch).

Happy Birthday to my loving husband, my other half.

You fill my life with blessings every. single. day.

I love you.

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Here’s a look at the

Hallowe’en in Wonderland Layout that I created for

CHA SUMMER 2010:

I’m loving the new Graphic 45 Staples…

Especially the Envelope Tags.

I love embellishments.

Yes.

I really do.

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Feel like winning a
Making Memories Slice?

Check THIS out

TheScrappyGourmet.com is giving one away!

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Speaking of TheScrappyGourmet.com,

They have made kits for the

Le’ Romantique Book that I designed:

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I’m still in California

Enjoying time with friends and family.

I can’t believe that my kids will be back in school soon…

Just two weeks!

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Hug someone you love today!

xoxo, Christie

I’ve spent the weekend preparing kits for my Class in California.

And finishing up the final touches on the projects I’m sending in for

the Graphic 45 booth at CHA.

Here’s a little sneak peek at one of the projects I created using their new line,

Steampunk Debutante:

I mail off all my projects tomorrow morning,

after which,

I will take a deep breath

and

a long nap.

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In other news…

My kids have been pretty cooped up the past several days.

Poor dears have suffered a bit while I’ve been busy creating.

Bad mom.

Last night I suggested we spend the evening at the Lake.

The kids were so excited (to leave the front yard).

Marley kind of liked the Lake too…

He’s a good dog.

I hope you’re enjoying your Summer!

xoxo, Christie

While I’m visiting my lovely friends and family in California later this month,

I’ll be teaching this Layout Class with the new Graphic 45

Halloween in Wonderland

at

(my favorite)

Paradise Scrapbook Boutique!

I can’t wait to see my Creative Pals!

I honestly CAN NOT WAIT to get my hands on this paper!

I ideas are flowing…

I love the tiny prints on the back of these papers.

And this sheet…

Can you see a simple Halloween banner, hanging across a doorway?

I can!

It’s so fun to see Wonderland with a Halloween Twist!

Then there is this sheet, filled with super-cute ads:

I love the add “For Manly Boys”.

This inspires me to create a Halloween-Themed table:

This sheet has to be one of my favorites.  I love the front AND the pumpkins on the back.

Sigh.

Graphic 45 has done it again.

Here’s a sheet of Boarders:

And a sheet of Tags:

Needless to say, you will be seeing lots of Graphic 45 Halloween Projects on my blog!

Graphic 45 has done it again!

New Release this July 2010:

“Fall down the rabbit hole to experience magic and wonder with Alice

and all of her eccentric friends deliciously attired in their holiday finest!”

I can’t wait!

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In other news:

I will be picking up my Mom from the hospital tomorrow.

Thank you for your prayers and well wishes.

After I get my Mom settled in a home…

I’ll be cleaning out the garage (again) with my hubby.

I read THIS BOOK yesterday, couldn’t put it down.

I love SUMMER!

Do you have any fun weekend plans?

Catch ya on the flip side!

xx, Christie