Oh Boy!

I have spent an over excessive amount of time the last two days working on this layout.  It's not that it's overly phenomenal (other than the subject and product!), it's just that these are photos of Shane from 1993.  Whenever I go back to the little boy days, I tend to linger, fuss with the embellishments, and spent a little time than normal just thinking on that time in our life.

I haven't had much time to scrapbook lately, and it felt good to sit down with this gorgeous paper and these oh-so-cute photos.  Memory keeping is the reason I started my journey into paper crafting.  I love to make cards and create decor and gift items.  However, memory keeping is still where my heart lies!  

You don't see any journaling because I often will journal on the back of my layouts.  That blank 12x12 canvas gives me a lot of room to write my thoughts, and it keeps it somewhat private.  Shane knows that I do that, so it won't be a big surprise to him one day.

Product used for this layout that can be found on my website:

Adventure Paper Fundamentals

Adventure Paper Fundamentals Complements

Black Fundamentals Assortment

Black and White Daisy Cardstock

Blue Shimmer Trim

(Cricut cuts used from Cricut Design Space are from the Boys Will Be Boys cartridge.)

Do yourself a favor and pick up some paper and create.  It's really, really good for your soul!

Thanks for stopping in today!  

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Rose Blossom Blog Hop Simply Fundamentals

Even though I am not participating in the Rose Blossom Blog Hop today, please start the Simply Fundamentals Blog Hop on Lynn's blog.  If you've followed us for the hop this year, you know how much fun it is to go through the Rose Blossoms artwork!

WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOU OR THAT FAVORITE SCRAPBOOKER ON YOUR LIST!!

When you purchase the album bundle, you will also qualify to receive a value pack of side load or top load Memory Protectors™ FREE—a savings of $19.95! 

This bundle includes:

The album style and design of your choice

Paper Fundamentals Enchantment pack

Fundamental stickers Enchantment pack

Peacock Fundamental assortment

Three sheets of White Daisy cardstock

Value Pack of Memory Protectors (25 protectors)

Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking workshop featuring five layouts you can make using all the supplies in your bundle.

ADDED BONUS!!

(only available through me)

Each person that orders from me will receive a free paper packet - cardstock or printed paper packet!

Wanna see?

When you order this workshop, I will send you a link to the workshop so that you can print it off, save it to your files, or use it from your computer screen.

ORDER YOUR BUNDLE(S) TODAY BY CLICKING HERE!

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Artwork Sales for Operation Smile - SOLD

Every morning I wake up and realized how richly blessed  I am.  

Because of that, I really want to continue to help Operation Smile this year.  You know, it's not about vanity for children with cleft palates.  It's about a life-changing surgery that can help them eat and drink.  It costs $240 to do one surgery on a child, and that's what I hope to raise by the end of the year with my artwork.

So you are going to see posts where I am selling the artwork that I share.  Underneath the description, I will have a PayPal link.  Unless noted, I will only have one of each item, so you might want to follow my blog so that you can see the items I am selling right away!  Whether a card or scrapbook page or home decor, each piece will be wrapped safely for shipping.  I will remove the PayPal link when it is sold.  You will also receive a handmade card from me as my way of saying thank you!

100% of your purchase price will be donated to Operation Smile!!

Okay, first up is this oh-so-cute banner I made with heavy chipboard coaster for my Extravaganza class at Convention.

Each coaster measures 4" x 4", and they are securely connected with twine.  The accordion-folded flowers are secured with Liquid Glass, and I used Georgie paper.  This is a cheerful piece for any room in the home!!

Thank you for stopping in to visit me today and for your continued support!! 

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White Pines Christmas Box Kit - SOLD OUT

Happy Monday!  I am coming to you this morning with a new kit for Christmas.

This is a versatile 4 x 4 x4 box with a cork lid.  If you were to use it as decor for your desk or kitchen cupboard, you could use push pins for notes.  It can also be used as a lovely gift box for a special person in your life.

The cost of the Christmas box kit shipped to you is $12.00 and includes:

• Vintologies Box
• Pre-Cut White Pines Paper
• Gold Glitter Snowflake Borders
• Red Glitter Ornament
• Pre-Stamped Merry Christmas Ornament
• White Pines Snowlake 
• Ample ribbon 
• Gold Snowflake charm

Thank you for stopping in today!

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Simply Fundamentals - Memories

I told you about the November earlier in the week.  You can see that post HERE.  

I LOVE the Paper Fundamentals!!  They make such colorful layouts!!

I made this layout for my sister and included some of my favorite pictures that she shared from her 30th anniversary.  Such a great story - their kids got together and gave them 30 gifts!  I left journaling lines for her so that she can tell that story.

Now if you place an order for this amazing bundle, I will be giving you an extra paper packet FREE!  You get to choose what you'd like, and I will get it shipped to you right away!!!  This increases your savings for this bundle to $34.90!!
(The free paper packet is only available through me.)

Thanks for stopping in today!!

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Brand New Close To My Heart Planner!

I can't tell you how excited I am about the brand new Close To My Heart planner!!

While the rest of the world is using digital means to track their calendar, I used good old-fashioned paper and a good pen (the pen is essential with a pretty planner!).Every little note, every little thought, everything goes in my planner.

Did you look at the yumminess in that photo?  I can't wait to get my hands on one!

**The planners will be available later in November.**

Let me tell you a little about this system:

It all starts with a beautiful black 3-ring binder album called the Everyday Life album.  The planner pages packet comes with 154 planner pages, 12 monthly tabbed dividers, a pocket folder page, that pretty page finder you see in the photo and four sheets of stickers!

To make things even easier, you can also select a roller stamp for your label stickers!

Why call it Everyday Life?

Because this can hold so much more than calendar pages!!  Another matching packet is a set of 60 beautiful double-sided for journaling, note-taking, doodling - anything you wish!  I will love using these for artwork notes!

The Everyday Life washi tape will help you attach memorabilia quickly and easily!

And if that wasn't enough, Memory Protectors can be purchased as well.  I love that!!  I can store pictures right there in my planner!! Or I can grab a Picture My Life card for a pocket.  What an awesome way for any busy person to keep track of the good things in life.  Everyday life.

Watch my page for updates on when the planner will be available.  You'll be the first to know!

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Simply Fundamentals "Smile" and Some Great News!!

I told you about the November special a couple of days ago.  You can see that post HERE.  

So I want to share two things today:

First, the great news!!  I told you that if 5 or more people ordered the Simply Fundamentals bundle, everyone would get a free cardstock or level 2 paper packet.  

Guess what?  Five people have ordered!!!  

YIPPPPPPEEEEE!!!!  

So if you place an order for this amazing bundle, I will be contacting you to ask you what paper you would like FREE, and I will get it shipped to you right away!!!  This increases your savings for this bundle to $34.90!!

Secondly, I want to share the first of five layouts from the Simply Fundamentals.

I made this layout for my sister.  This sweet little pumpkin is her first grandchild.  So you'll notice that I put some lines on the side for her to journal.  I simply love each of these photos!!

Thanks for stopping in today!  I appreciate your visits!!

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Rose Blossom Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Rose Blossom Blog Hop!  We are excited to show you all the ways that you can use the November Stamp of the Month, Cheers.  This hop is a circle and there are six of this time, so now matter where you start you will get through the circle quickly and be really inspired!

I had a Gathering this afternoon and decided to use watercolors along with Cheers to make this fun frame for my hostess.  We all need to be reminded to dream big now and again!

This is a simple wooden frame that I picked up at a local supply store, and the mat is 4 x4  I used the black-striped sheet from La Vie En Rose paper and adhered it to the frame with Liquid Glass.  The butterflies are cut from the Artistry cartridge and made with black glitter paper.

I used pink, orange, and yellow watercolors and my wide paintbrush to splash across my white background.  I love that technique!  I let it dry and then stamped "dream big" using Memento ink.

(NOTE:  If you want to learn more about watercoloring, I urge you to watch a video created by Close To My Heart for My Craft Channel.  Jill is easy to listen to, and she is a great teacher!

The outer edge of the frame is 1/2", so black shimmer trim finished it up nicely.  Here are some close-ups of my project.

Now it's time to head on over to Marg's blog at The Tater Patch.  She has got something lovely waiting for you!!

Should you get lost along the way, here is the full list followed by a photo of Cheers:

Brenda - YOU ARE HERE!
Marg - http://ididnthavepotatoes.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/
Morgan - http://www.tweetscraps.com/
Kim Sparks - http://memoriesinthyme.blogspot.com/
Margot - http://margotsmix.com/

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Sangria Display Tray Kit - SOLD OUT!!

UPDATE ON 11/3/2015 - SOLD OUT!!

I made this hinged display tray for my class at Convention.  I have had SEVERAL requests to make this into a kit.  So due to popular demand, here it is!

As I have mentioned before, Sangria is gorgeous paper!  This is going to make a lovely piece of home decor for you, and it will hold your family photos perfectly!

The cost of the kit with shipping is $35.  Let me give you the details of what is included in this class:

• Hinged Display Tray (each side is 5" x 7")
• Pre-Cut Sangria Paper
• Pre-Cut Flower Die-Cuts (you will need to roll them, and I suggest you use Liquid Glass or a hot glue gun)
• Pre-Cut Vine and "Give Thanks" Die-Cuts
• 1/2 Package of Sangria Complements (you will receive all the kraft and vellum pieces)
• Full Package of Sangria Assortment (hard embellishment flowers)
• Necessary Fern Extra Thick Twine and Purple Hearts
• Video Tutorial for Project  (to make rolling those flowers easier!)

  Now here's the important part:

• The display tray and Sangria assortment will come to you directly from Close To My Heart.
• The paper, die-cuts, Sangria complements, twine, hearts and tutorial will come from me.

SOLD OUT!! 

Thanks for stopping in today, and I hope that you have a great weekend!!

If you would like to read the prayer that put in place of one photo, you will find it HERE.

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So Kind

Sangria is such a beautiful paper!

It's just perfect for those fall gratitude cards that we need!  This is a simple criss-cross card, and you can find the directions HERE.  Along with Sangria paper, I've used the Artiste cartridge to cut the flowers,  a few Sangria complements, A Thousand Thanks stamp set, gold foil tape, a gold bling gem, and a purple glitter heart.

Speaking of gratitude, thank you so very much for stopping in today!  I appreciate you!!

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Christmas Card Kit - SOLD OUT!

I have created a simple card kit of some of the cards that were available at my card buffet.  But I only have 8 available, So hurry and order before they are gone!

As always with my kits, pieces are pre-cut and pre-stamped.  You only need to put them together!

SOLD OUT!!!

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