My hard work payed off!!

My sister Laura came down to visit for Christmas....I haven't seen her in over a year!! I decided I would make her a scrapbook for one of her presents. Well my hard work payed off because not only was she surprised but she loved it. I filled a 12x12 album full of pages from when we were kids up until now. She surprised me with tickets to Dirty Dancing...omg..omg...we went yesterday and it was absolutely amazing...we sat 7 rows up from the stage.... NOBODY PUTS BABY IN A CORNER...lol....I would go back and see it in a heart beat!!! Now with two full days of shopping and running around done we are staying in today and relaxing.....

December 19 Snow storm!!

The wind and the snow made driving conditions horrible today!! The wind is still blowing the snow around tonight...we are expecting more snow for the next 6 days. Gotta love winter :) I can't wait to get outside tomorrow or Sunday and build the kids a fort and maybe even a snowman........it was past my knees in some spots!!!

CTMH - Spring 2009 Catalogue

I have finally received my new Close to my Heart Spring 2009 catalogue!! Oh, I absolutely LOVE IT!! The new paper packs and stamp sets are awesome, and I can't wait to use the new accessories!!

How would you like to win a FREE Level 2 paper packet plus a Level 2 My Stickease sheet that co-ordinates from the new spring catalogue?

Jeanette Lynton, Close to my Heart's founder and CEO, is having a free draw on her new BLOG. Check it out and maybe you could be one of the 5 lucky winners!! Go to her blog for more information.

JeanetteLynton.com.

Asil Designs Jewelry - Another great Etsy find!!

I have found another great store on Etsy!! I love this site and find myself on it everyday checking out all the hand made goodies. I have just recently purchased 2 sets of earrings from Asil Designs Jewelry http://asildesigns.etsy.com/?ref=em . Can't wait for them to arrive!! If you are looking for unique earrings, bracelets or necklaces, be sure to check out Lisa's site!!

These are my zoo pictures from 2007. A little late but hey they are done now!!
I used CTMH - Expedition Level 2 Paper Pack, Expedition Level 2 My Stickease Assortment &
Life's a Jungle stamp.

Pictures are dark (sorry) :)

Two Cards

The first card I used CTMH stamp Festive Frills..it's a little plain but sometimes simple is good. The second card I made for my friends daughter who just recently had heart surgery. I used CTMH stamp All Decked Out and SU's Nature Hike. I am looking forward to a day of scrappin' today!!!

Snowman Layout

I love this stamp from Close to my Heart!! It's the stamp of the month for November (All Decked Out). I have never done just a layout page before. Here are pics of just the layout and then with pictures added...I am not sure if I will keep these pics or search for some coloured ones?

www.scrapbookingchristine.myctmh.com

Finally some scrappin time!!

Well now I finally have some time to scrapbook!! With the Crop for the Cure and various other things I have been doing done now, I can focus on some well deserved scrappin time. I have a list of things to complete by Christmas but I am getting there so I am not freaking out yet!! It was great to sit down with my girls and get some pages done at the Crop for the Cure it got my ball rolling again!! I will post some pics soon to show you what I have been up to!!

A Farmer's Daughter

The Fairy Tale

Pokohantas Mini

Miller Headband Shop Girl

Miller Headband Mini

Miller Headband Love is in the Air

Miller Headband



This is a sample of some of the handmade products my cousin Melanie Hull makes in Vancouver, BC. She has her own site on Etsy!! All her headbands are handmade in her studio. Each headband is made from a leather form with feathers added by her to make a beautiful unique headband or comb. Check out her site and all her awesome hard work!!

www.afarmersdaughter.etsy.com

Whoot whoot for the Loot!! Thank you!!

Here is a sneak peek at just some of the items up for raffle and the silent auction on Saturday's Crop for the Cure!! Thank you to everyone that donated to our Fundraiser!! Proceeds will be going to the Breast Cancer Foundation!!

Harlo Scrapbooks ~ www.harloscrapbooks.ca

Close To My Heart ~ www.scrapbookingchristine.myctmh.com

Creative Memories ~ http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/wendygalloway

Stampin' Up! ~ http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/margaretsstamphaven

Rhea Marriott ~ www.artfuljunktrunk.etsy.com

Savvy n Sassy ~ www.savvynsassy.com

Epicure - Kelly Sobol

Fantasia - Brandie Rodrigue

Shoppers Drug Mart

Home and Gift Collection

Zellers

Melville United Church

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween....

Savvy n' Sassy

A big thank you to Rhea at Savvy n' Sassy for her donation to our Crop for the Cure!!! The ribbons are absolutely awesome!! Check out her their website ~ great scrapbooking products at great prices ~ and the shipping rocks!!!

Savvy n' Sassy

www.savvynsassy.com

Rhea's site:

www.artfuljunktrunk.etsy.com

Crop for the Cure - Scrapbooking Fundraiser

Crop for the Cure

November 8th, 2008

10am-5pm

Melville United Church

St. Andrews Street

Fergus, Ontario

$30 per ticket

Tickets include lunch, a light snack, beverages!! Proceeds from the tickets will go to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Everyone will have ample amounts of room to spread out and work on your projects.
We will be having door prizes, draws and a "Swap" corner where you can bring items you no longer use and swap them for new ones!! Well...new to you :)
Space is limited - so register early to avoid disappointment and remember to please spread the word...this is an open event , you can pass the information along to anyone who might be interested! Registration in advance will confirm your seat!!

Please contact Christine or Karen for tickets or more information.

Christine scrapbookingchristine@hotmail.com
Karen: info@harloscrapbooks.ca

Copic Markers

Ok...so now I have opened up yet another chapter in scrapbooking!! I went and purchased Copic Markers...ok so I only bought 3 but that is a start. They are really nice and I love how they blend well!!! I can't wait to add to my collection!!!

Handsome Guy Card

This is my Handsome Guy Card...products used are from Harlo Scrapbooks!!
www.harloscrapbooks.ca

Hoppy Birthday Card

I absolutely love this stamp from CTMH - "FROGS". I can't wait to scrapbook some of our frog pictures from camping!! So hoppy I was able to get my hands on this stamp!!!!!

Silhouette Page

I used the Silhouette paper from CTMH, level 2 paper pack, White Daisy Variety pack for the flowers, black brads and the letters were done on my Cricut!!!

For You Invite

OOPS...the last picture won't turn for me!! I used products from CTMH, Good Times level 2 paper, Simple Invites stamp, Cocoa Ink, Cocoa Ribbon & Sweet Leaf Ricrac. I used my Scor-pal to make the card it self. Fun little project...just a different spin on an invite card!!!

Oh..look what my daughter did....:(

She cut all the hair under what you are looking at, and her bangs and the sides..she is now going for the layered look:(

Bald spots anyone???

A whole lot of hair....

Yep..she cut off her hair the day before she started Junior Kindergarden....OMG...and not just a little bit of hair..a whole lot!! I have to give credit to CTMH Micro-Tip Scissors, they sure do make quick cuts with their super sharp small scissors.....lol....

My husband asked her why she cut her hair and she said "because I didn't like it", well ok little miss 4 year old...she also did a number on my sons hair as well...when asked why she cut his hair she said "because he asked me to"!!! I give up...I clipped and tied back her hair today the best I could...guess we will be going for some haircuts soon........

September 5th cards

All images and paper are copyrighted by CTMH & Papertrey Ink!!

Marineland again...

Well my day started off with me printing out pictures of my last trip to Marineland. We weren't really doing anything today so I thought I would do a little scrappin' but while the pictures kept coming out of my printer I thought well why not go again seeing as how we have seasons passes. So we packed up and left and my pictures are still sitting on my printer...

It was hot and humid but the kids enjoyed it!!!

Supporting a Friend!!

My friend Melanie and her family will be receiving a Habitat for Humanity home in October. In order to help her and others out with sweat equity hours we are required to attend a mandatory safety meeting. If you would like to lend a hand the meeting is tonight!!


Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Community Resource Centre~Kitchen
Street: St. David St. Downtown behind The Brew House
City/Town: Fergus

Here are a few pics from the Life's Delights kit

Just a few pics...I was trying to work on it today and then my printer ran out of ink so I had to make a trip to Guelph to refill my inks.....and now the Nascar Race is on so I am parked on the couch with no motivation.......My goal is to finish this for my in-laws and start working on one for my husbands grandma....I love this kit from CTMH, it makes me keep things simple. Great gift idea!!!

Starting Early...

Well I started working on some Christmas gifts yesterday and I plan on continuing with that today...I need to get a head start so it doesn't creep up on me!! I will post some pic later today on what I have accomplished. The Life's Delights kit from CTMH is a great gift idea!! It is making my life a little easier this year..lol....

Homestead Scrappin' Closed

Due to circumstances beyond my control Homestead Scrappin' is no longer open. Thank you to all my friends and family for their support. My apologies to anyone who has tried to access the website and came to a dead end. I am starting to believe you truly do "live and learn"!!!