post it notebooks

I'm so hooked on making these little books. They are so easy to do. The first time I used a purchased template for the 3x3 book cover (ArnoldGrummer.com) but have made so many that I don't even need it anymore. I think I'll give these as teacher gifts for the end of school. Again, using CTMH products.

Let me know if you want the instructions posted and I'll be happy to do so.

Enjoy!

Little things

I absolutely love making little (mini) albums. Here is a 6x6 chipboard accordion-style album made for mom. She asked for some albums dealing with friendship. Everything here (except for the blue rhinestones on the front) is CTMH. Nope, I'm not a consultant but totally love how things match so perfectly and effortlessly. I have a new paper-pack coming in today (Bella) that I can't wait to play with. I might have to break into it before the Tuesday night crop. The tags were easily cut with my Pazzle.

Teacher Appreciation

I don't think I would have attempted these without the pazzle! I cut each box and the SMS. It didn't take that long as I had 3 mats going. The tag reads "Just a little somthing EXTRA to let you know we think you are worth a 100 GRAND. There is no need to go NUTS, simply open and enjoy!". Then filled it with extra gum, 100 grand bar and a hershey bar w/ nuts. I think they turned out real cute and only took about 5 hours to complete them all. Teacher appreciation gets harder as the kids get older. The easiest for me is elementary school and I think these turned out great for middle school. I have no idea what to do for high school but I have until next year to worry about that!

Simple Things

Here is another view of my Simple Things mini album.

Mom asked for a photo book for Mother's day. A while back I made one for my niece. Having 3 boys I love being able to play with pink sparkly paper. I didn't take a picture of it but here is the one for mother's day. I used CTMH's paper pack and the designs were cut with the pazzle's paper lace cd.

I had a few weeks of lack of motivation and I guess I made up for it yesterday-I also made a mother's day gift for me! I had these chipboard "mini coaster" that I was hanging on to. I named this album "Simple Things" because I really think it's the simple things that make life worth living. Not that I don't really enjoy my DVR and big screen tv!

Tulip Festival

We knew it was way early but we took a trip up to Skagit Valley anyway. Sure enough, no tulips but the daffodils were great. The best part of the trip was Sonic. A two hour trip just to eat at Sonic (sad!). This summer Maple Valley will get a Sonic and it's only a 15 minute drive! Diet Cherry Limeaids! I'm ready.

The kiddos are back in School on Monday so I'll have some scrap time and post some projects. Happy Easter everyone!!!

On the wall

I spent the better part of yesterday hanging this in my dining/living room. It took about 2 hours from start to finish. The worst part was with the transfer tape. It wasn't quite strong enough to "easily" take the vinyl but too strong to let it go onto the wall. I know Michaels now sells these phrases and am wondering if it's easier to just buy them (w/40% off). Maybe it will get easier the more I do. I have a couple that I want to do for my car (have to show off the family). Also the picture looks a little askew but it looks ok on the wall.

Class is tonight and we are making a wallet photo book. Oh, and I'm going to do a whole day scrap on Saturday. I have no idea what to scrap for a day but I'll think of something. I found this cute purse card on the Joann website. I might make a few of them.