Valentine Chalk Paint Cup

We've been busy attempting to get set up in our new home.  We love the home, but not the unpacking.  I'm finally getting around to getting my craft area situated.  I'm blessed to get an entire room to use as both my office and craft room, and it's much larger than the other room I had.  It's a work in progress and I will post pictures when we near completion. 

I took some time today to make a little Valentine gift for Caleb's teacher.  I have several of these plain white cups from a set of dishes.  I have so many cups that I decided when we moved I would purge these and get rid of them.  I later rescued them from the donate/yardsale box when I saw this post over at the idea room:

http://www.theidearoom.net/2012/01/chalk-board-mug-gift.html

It really was super simple.  I used my Cricut and Don Juan cartridge to make the stencil with some extra vinyl I had.  I mixed up the paint, which was very simple.  The recipe also from the Idea Room can be found here:

http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/09/make-chalk-rocks-and-homemade-chalk.html

As you can see it calls for 2 tbls of non sanded grout to one cup of paint.  Well, I was only doing one cup (the husband didn't want to take them to work)  :)  So I mixed a little grout and paint until I felt I had the right consistency.  Mine is a little rough, but it works.  I also baked for 1 hour to allow it to set and this is what I came up with:

And this is what it looks like filled with some Valentine M&M's and a little hand sanitizer:

It was a very simple project which I look forward to trying again soon. 

Happy Valentine's Day!! 

Halloween Layout

This was a layout I did for a scrapbook I made for my husband's parents.  They were visiting us from California over Halloween.  We had a pumpkin carving party with our awesome neighbors...who have since moved to California:(  This was also the first time I ever carved a pumpkin!

Halloween Craft

I'm working on a craft this year for my son's class and I realized I never shared what we did last year. 

I got this tutorial from Kerry's Paper Crafts.  Kerry is awesome!  I'm sure if you're reading my blog you've been to hers, but if not, you can find a link to it on the left side of my blog.  The kids loved them and they were super easy.  The stamps are from the $1 bin at Michaels. 

Also, I've posted these before, but here they are again....

These were made by using old CD's.  I glued paper to them, drilled holes, embellished and had a very cute Halloween decoration.  They make great gifts and are very quick to make. 

Thanks for looking!!

Heart Cards

These two cards were made for RAKs.  The heart cards were cut using the a Child's Year cartridge, the smaller hearts on the background are from Wild Card.  The Butterflies are from Prima Flowers and are beautiful!  I've looked them over and over to try and figure out how to make them myself, but don't think I'll get it:)  Somethings are just meant to be purchased!  I really wanted to ensure everything stayed on, so I attached it all with Mod Podge.  These will be shipping through the mail so I didn't want them falling apart before they reach their final destination! 

Sorry for the quality of the pictures.  They were taken with my iPhone because I've misplaced my card reader and cord for my camera. 

I know I haven't posted in a quite a while; however, I do have some scrapbook pages I am very excited to share...if I can get them off my camera:)  Thanks for stopping by!

Hand Sanitizer Bottle

My son starts the second grade tomorrow and we're so excited.  We met his teacher tonight and she seems great.  She is full of energy as is my son, so I think they'll work out fine together:-)  She said she really likes ladybug and told us to expect to see them on all the handouts, so I figured I'd help her decorate a little and will send in this hand sanitizer bottle for her classroom.   TFL:-)

Splish Splash

This is my son in his G-ma and G-pa's sink.  I love this picture!  The waves are an SVG I downloaded and cut on the cricut.  I cut the back ones in Shadow mode and the front ones in regular.  The ducks and bubbles are from ACY cart (still love that cart).  The paper is Jun-a-low, Bung-a-low Baby from the Paper Studio.  TFL!

Diaper Wreath

Here's to hoping my sister-in-law does not check out my blog:-)  I finally got her box in the mail today, 3 weeks past her baby shower.  It's due to get to her by Thursday, only 1 week before little Camryn is due.  This is a diaper wreath I made for her.  It's the first one I've done and I really enjoyed making it.  I looked up instructions on a couple of websites and it was very easy.  Since I used a wood like wreath base, I wrapped the base in diapers and then attached the outer ones.  I did not keep count of how many I put on the wreath.  I know I ended up needing a box about double the size I thought I would.  I don't judge size too well.  I hope she likes it!

New doggie

My mom is adopting a dog who has lived his life in a puppy mill.  He was rescued by a local rescue group and put up for adoption.  Tomorrow mom and I will drive down to pick up her new little bundle of joy.  She is very excited, as am I and of course Caleb.  I whipped up this little treat jar to welcome Toby to his new home. 

New Niece LO and card

My wonderful SIL in CA is expecting her third little girl.  I have one little boy and love to make little girl stuff, so I had a blast making this Layout and onesie card.  I got the SVG for the onsie card from the craft edge forum.  The lacey topper is made using the Martha Stewart boarder punch.  TFL:-)

I am reposting this from OurTwoAngelsinHeaven's blog.  Pass the word if you can and please send a card if you can!

(From Lisa's Blog)

I am reposting this as I saw it on Pixie Dust Studio's website. It is a wonderful campaign to join. For a child so young to be fighting a battle this harsh is just heartbreaking. We can help put a smile on this little boys face by sending him cards daily. My next challenge cards will be made for Sam. I hope and ask that you will repost this on your blog. If not, please simply put a card in the mail to this young boy. Read below the story as it was posted on Pixie Dust Studio's blog.






Send them to Sam is a card campaign.



I am challenging all you talented ladies to help little Sam fight Cancer. Sam is a wonderful and strong 5 year old boy. His battle with Cancer is just beginning. He was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphoma this week. He has a very tough fight ahead of him. I would love everyone to join me in helping Sam fight this and WIN! Sam will be in the hospital for many months. I am starting a campaign to fill his days with tons of cards from all over the globe. What fun for Sam to know that people from all sides of the Earth are supporting and thinking about him. I am going to give him a map book and a ton of stickers. He will put a sticker on each location that his cards come from. How awesome would it be to cover the whole Earth with stickers from people supporting Super Sam. This will be a great adventure for Sam to watch the LOVE and SUPPORT from every corner of the globe. Lets each set a personal goal of one card a month, one card a week, or one card a day.

Keep them coming so he never stops looking forward to the next card delivery.



Ladies with a humble heart, I ask for your support in this Send Them to Super Sam campaign. I will provide updates from time to time to let you all know how Super Sam is winning his battle over Cancer. When he is victorious over Cancer we can all celebrate together in honor of the wonderful and brave Super Sam! I welcome anyone and everyone to join Pixie Dust Studio in the Send Them to Sam Card Campaign! Please take this blog blinkie and post it and link it back to the Pixie Dust Studio Super Sam link. Help pass this Campaign message along..lets spread the word, lets share the news. Cards are needed to help a little boy and his battle with Cancer!





Please send Cards and well wishes to....



Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center



1719 E 19th Ave



Denver CO 80218



ATTENTION: Samual Humphries



It would also be great fun to include the Super Sam image on the inside, back or envelope or mention SUPER SAM ...that way Sam will know that he is a Superhero and he can win this fight!

$1 water bottles

I have to say, I am a HUGE fan of the $1 Tree.  My mom and I found these little water bottles back during Easter and picked up a few.  Well, we went back last week and picked up several more.  I decorated these for my niece and nephew in NV.  I picked up enough to do one bottle for the rest of my nieces and nephews.  They are such cute little gifts.  I decorated them using the Don Juan Cartridge and sign vinyl.  The one I made for my son a couple of months ago has been in the dishwasher (top shelf) several times and the vinyl stays on! 

Where have I been?

Wow!  Long time no post.  I haven't been crafting, that's for sure.  Wish I could, but it's been so beautiful outside I just had to get out there and work.  I planted a garden, which is coming along nicely.

As you can see that's been lots of fun and lots of work.  It seems to be doing very well now.  The strawberries have taken off. 

I've also been sticking to my challenge to lose 20 pounds.  I've only lost 4 so far; however, that's not for a lack of trying.  I'm up to running 2.7 miles :-) and I've started lifting weights with my hubby.  It's great because it's like having my own personal trainer.  He knows so much about training and diet.  He's great!  Although I've only lost four pounds, the jeans are fitting better and I feel fantastic compared to how I used to feel.  Of course, I've also been on a mega weekly dose of Vitamin D.  Last Thursday was my last dose, so let's pray my body starts to process it on its own.  My doctor will not run any tests until June.  I understand that she wants to be absolutely sure that it wasn't some diet issue or just the winter months that caused it, but it's very frusterating and scarey thinking that I could go back to being so darn tired all the time.  So that's my little update.  Oh, I have made a couple of crafts, but they're surprises for some family who may be reading this blog, so I can't post them.  I'll take pictures and post after I give them to them:-)  Have a wonderful and blessed week!

Easter Sign

This has been my project this weekend.  I felt the need to retreat to the scrap room as much as possible this weekend.  The hubby is wonderful about allowing me the time.  The Eggs are from the Cricut Cartridge A Child's Year.  I love that cartridge.  I embossed a few of the eggs using my sizzix system with cuttlebug embossing folders.  I blinged them with some stickles and embelished away.  I still need to weave in some raffia to hang them.  I plan to hang them from the fireplace.  I'll post a picture when they're complete. 

TFL!

Couch to 5K

So today I started the couch to 5K program.  It's a 9 week program to get us couch potatoes up and and healthy.  I don't think I consider myself a couch potato as much as a craft potato.  I really just don't move much when I'm crafting: just from the computer to the Cricut to the Zutter back to the computer:-)  Anywho, the goal is to be able to run a 5K at the end of 9 weeks in under 30 minutes.  It sound like a lot to us non athletic people, but when I was in the Army at my max I was running a 6 minute mile and running 4 miles a couple times a week.  Then I had a baby, and some health issues, and got out of the Army after my deployment, and got lazy.  I know I can get back there, but man tonight was hard.  You start by walking 5 minutes, then you run for 60 second and walk for 90 seconds and continue this for 20 minutes.  It took me the entire 30 minutes to do 2 miles.  I took my dog Jessie with me because I decided she needed to quit being a couch potato too.  After mile one she was wondering why we weren't heading back to the house.  At mile 1.5 I was dragging her with me.  Yep, she's as out of shape as me.  Now I feel like a bad dog owner too.  Well, this is a three times a week workout, so I'll be back at it on Tuesday night, weather permitting.  Wish me luck!

Pink Soccer Album

I made this soccer album out of recycled cereal boxes.  Never hurts to go green.  It seems like I can't throw anything away now.  I have the "I can do something with that," attitude.  TFL!

Pound for Pound

I am a huge fan of the Biggest Loser.  Well, today I signed up for the pound for pound challenge.  I've pledged 20 pounds of weight loss.  Wow!  I can use all the support I can get so I'll try to keep this blog updated with my (hopeful) success on this:-)  I'll also keep adding crafts.  I've made several, but haven't gotten around to taking any pictures.  I do encourage anyone who is able to check out the pound for pound challenge and participate if you are able.  Even if you do not need to lose weight there are several other ways to particpate.  Every little bit helps feed those in need!  Thanks for your support!

Birthday Card

I made this card for my son's friend's birthday.  I used the A Child's Year cart.  I love this image and was excited to get the chance to make a card for a little girl:-) 

Love at First Sight LO

So, as I stated in a previous post, Caleb, my son, is now 6 and I am just now really starting to scrapbook. Well, I decided to start at the beginning. This is from the day he was born. I'm kind of glad I waited because going through all the pictures has been great. Caleb has really enjoyed looking through them too.

For the Layout I used Edwardian Font on SCAL. The hearts are from freesvgs.blogspot. Check out her blinkie on the side of my blog under my followers. If you've never visted her blog you must, especially if you are a SCAL user. She has great SVGs.

TFL!!!

Pop Top Cans

I love making these, but did not have a good picture to post. This is still not a good picture because it was before I took the goo gone to the crafting mat. This was a Christmas gift for my neice. It is made from a pineapple can. I took a safety can opener (I used Pampered Chef, but they are available at Wal-Mart) and cut the bottom of the can off. I decorated the can, filled with a little money and lots of candy, which I'm sure mom was happy about, and glued the bottom back on using Mod Podge. I really liked how it turned out and I'm excited to make more.

Tiara SVG

I made this bag for my friend last year for her Birthday. I just wanted to share the SVG for the Tiara! Enjoy!

http://www.box.net/shared/ly0r0rye7l