Counselor's Week Paper Heart Wreath

Every year, Counselor's week falls right around Valentine's day (the first week of February).  I always make our two FABULOUS Counselor's something to treasure and this year was no different.  In fact, I think this is my FAVORITE one by far.  I "stole" the idea from a blog I follow, but of course, tweaked it to be my own style!

"Amazingly, Awesome, Talented...YOU" Paper heart wreath!

And...here are our FABULOUS Counselors!

THANKS Mrs. Van Allen and Mrs. Guerra for all you do for children!

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Wreaths and More!

Hello Blog World!

Wow...has it been a while.  School is definitely keeping me busy this year!  Thanks to Pinterest, I was inspired to create some new front door decor.

January's Decoration!

 February's Decoration!

Just created today...for the spring months
of March, April, and May!

              *As soon as it is daylight, I will take another picture and post!

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Christmas Goodies

Since Thanksgiving, I have been frantically working to finish many projects for family members...especially the ones out of town since I have to send them early in order for arrival by Christmas time!

When my niece was born 2 years ago I decided to start an annual tradition...creating a handmade scrapbook ornament to treasure for years to come.  Here is this year's ornament for my sweet niece, Piper!

And here it is on the Christmas Tree...

My sister and her husband also enjoy my handmade goodies, so I decided to make an ornament for them to add to their Christmas tree.  Here's my creation:

Since my family lives in different parts of the U.S. and we don't get to visit each other that often, they really enjoy receiving my handmade cards vs. "Hallmark" for all occasions!  Here are my Christmas cards for this year:

Finally, as a teacher who loves to craft, I always enjoy creating an ornament project for my students to make for their parents.  This year, I used a variation of an ornament I found on Pinterest:

I set up stations in my classroom, explained each station to the class, let them choose their paper & colors, and create away. students had a BLAST making these for their parents and they turned out to be super cute!!!

My goal for 2013 is to participate in more color and sketch challenges, post on my blog more often, hopefully win some "Blog Candy", and get my Stampin' Up Business off the ground!
I wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

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Harper's Letters

Wow!  It has been a long time since I have posted anything!  Once school starts, life gets really crazy!

A colleague at work just had her 2nd baby and asked me to create letters for the baby's room since I created letters for her older daughter.  Using colors from the crib and nursery, here are the results:

Congrats, Natalie!

Mother's Day/Mom's Birthday

Hello Blog World,

Now that it is summertime, I am having a BLAST scrapbooking again.  I just finished two wonderful "Holiday Project" camps with 11-12 year old girls.  We made a variety of projects for the girls to recreate for their friends and loved ones (sorry...forgot to take pictures). 

And...I had time to finally make my mom's birthday/mother's day present to go along with a gift card I gave her.  Sorry, it's sooo late, mom, but you know how crazy the month of May is for me!

I was inspired by an idea presented in March 2012 Stampin' Up's Success catalog we get as demonstrators...they had a version of these "Mom" blocks, but of course, I had to embellish it my own way.  Here's the result:

BTW--my mom LOVES them!

 

 

Paper:   Twitterpated DSP, Baja Breeze CS, Pear Pizazz CS, Red Riding Hood CS, Basic Gray CS, Blushing Bride CS, and Indigo Island CS

 Ink and Ribbon:  Baja Breeze, Pear Pizazz, Red Riding Hood, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, and Indigo Island ink pads to distress the edges, Versa Mark ink pad, and Blushing Bride pleated ribbon

Stamps & Punches:  Mixed Bunch stamp set, Papillon Potpourri stamp set, Blossom punch, Scallop Oval punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, and Modern Label punch

 Embellishments:  Stampin' Up's wood blocks (pack of 4), White Embossing Powder and heat tool, Polka Dots Embossing Folder using the Big Shot, Stampin' dimensionals, Pearls, Rhinestones, buttons, a straight pin, and my Cricut with Cuttin' Up cartridge for the letters

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Baby Shower Card

Hi Blog World,

I'm back with another baby shower card...our workplace is booming and keeping my cardmaking afloat!  Today's inspirations came from Card Patterns Sketch #163 and CR84FN Color Challenge.  Unfortunately, the picture was taken at night and doesn't really do the card justice.

Paper:   Pastel Pink and Blue, Kraft, Whisper White, and Twitterpated DSP

 Ink and Ribbon:  Marina Mist ink pad, rosey colored scallop ribbon, pink twine, and light pink fibers

Stamps & Punches:  Punch Bunch stamp set and Pennant Punch

Embellishments:  stampin' dimensionals and mini library clip

 

 

 

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Birthday Wishes

Today's card is a special one as it is for my Sister's Birthday coming up this Friday!  I was inspired by the colors at Color Throwdown #188 and the design from Stamping 411's Saturday Sketch Challenge.

Paper:  Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and
Certainly Celery as the DSP pattern

 Ink and Ribbon:  Always Artichoke ink, Pretty in Pink pleated ribbon, and Always Artichoke ribbon

Stamps & Punches:  Occasional Quotes and Loved Ones stamp sets and flower
punch (not sure which one)

Embellishments:  Antique Brad, tiny brads, and stampin' dimensionals

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