Friday, December 15, 2006

Altered Winter KI Alpine Frame





Here is a window frame I altered. This thing was a pain! I should have done three strips, but instead I wanted the pieces to overlap. It didn't quite turn out like I dreamed, but I like it. It's a gift for someone..I think! Well, I'm officially pooped! School Christmas parties today, and then a birthday party at Build-a-Bear for a friend. AND.. we went out to dinner..EEK on a Friday night! What a crazy day! Hope everyone is ready for a Super weekend!!

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Random Happiness Jars


Here are those cute little jars I bought at Deals. I didn't have any problem filling them up. I hung some things from shelf that make me happy. Just thought I would share. Love my scrapbook room. It's a little busy. It would make some people crazy, but it makes me perfectly happy.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Little Candy Jars & My Santa Girl


If you are on my Christmas list you are probably getting one of these candy jars in one form or another. I am not only bucket crazy, but I also love little glass jars. I spray painted the front of these and added a rub on. Then I tied ribbon on each one. So, they are special jars! If you get one, you'll know it was made with love! Here is also a pic of my little sweetie in her Santa hat. She has been wearing it a lot lately. Not because she just loves it that much, but because she really needs a hair cut. Every time I say, "Go get a barette," she comes in wearing the hat. One another note: I am going to take my last final tonight! This final is the difference in an A or a B for me. Wish me luck!

A Bucket for a Friend!


I have a bucket addiction. Did you notice? I've had it for awhile, but after I got that silly Crop-a-Dile, things have gotten out of hand. As long as I keep giving them away and they don't pile up in my house things will be okay! I do love this one!

Monday, December 11, 2006

Beautiful Girls!

This did not photograph so well. Annika's picture turned out looking grainy and harsh. It is actually one of the best pics I have ever taken. I was going to take it outside and try again, but it's taken me a week to get this one, so this will have to do. Two of my favorite little cuties. I don't know how Lyd and I managed to get such beautiful girls!

Saturday, December 09, 2006

Santa Clause is Coming to Town!




The Christmas parade was today! We were so excited! Well, at least I was. I always think I am quite the photo- grapher (sheesh!) and I am going to get like a million awesome shots and out of the 10 I took I got 1 good one, so it goes as usual. Just happy I got one good one. Zero decent of the little guy. He wouldn't even obey by conventional laws of society today, let alone smile pretty for the camera. After sleeping on a concrete floor in front of the shark tank at the Wonders of Wildlife Museum with 21 Brownies, I wasn't in any condition to be wrestling with him. I'm just lucky he didn't get run over and I managed to get him back to the car when it was over. I was never so happy to see Santa in my entire life. You know Santa comes at the end, right? Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

A Quick Little Gift


Here's a quick little gift I made last night while I was up roaming the hours in the wee hours of the morning. These jars are so fun to alter. I picked this one up at Hobby Lobby. Wonder who will be getting this one?? Hmmmm? Decisions, Decisions! No Lydie, you already got your present!

Jingle All The Way!


I know some of you have seen this little guy, but my family members do not frequent scrapbook websites where I post, so I thought I would post it here. Yesterday it went to it's new home, so I hope it jingled all the way there! Sometimes I feel like such a dork that I spend my tiny bit of free time punching holes in metal buckets and tying jingle bells on them. I have had such a tiny bit of free time lately. Finals week doesn't officially start until next week, but in a master's program there are typically papers and projects due at the end instead. I am so lucky I get to have both! Of course I put everything off as long as I can, so I have been going as fast as I can the last few days. Two papers left and then I can do normal people things again until next semester. Normal people do not blog at 4 in the morning! Normal people do not lay in bed at night contemplating the woes of public education? Do they? Normal people tie jingle bells on buckets!! Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Saturday, December 02, 2006

A Snow Day!



We officially had a snow day. Wed- nesday it was 70 degrees and the very next day people were out of power due to ice. Gotta love Missouri weather. Friday we finally got a day off school. The kiddos are loving the white stuff. They stay outside until they just can't take it any longer.

Monday, November 27, 2006

Officially A Good Mail Day!


My prize for the KI contest came today! I was so excited I wanted to hug to the UPS guy. I said, "I have been waiting for this box my whole life!" to my 7 year old who replied, "Don't you think you're being a little dramatic?" Okay, maybe a little, but free, yummy scrapbook goodies? A whole entire box of them? After playing with a 3 year old all day and telling him to take his finger out of his nose about 20 times, this is REALLY exciting stuff! My daughter was excited too because now she officially gains ownership of my Ipod shuffle. Thanks KI for making my day!

Altered Christmas Magnet Board




Here is a magnetic chalkboard I made for a gift! There is a little acrylic frame on the board that I stamped on and added some glitter and a felt snowflake. These things are really quick and run to make. Sorry the pics didn't turn out so great. They skies are really overcast this morning. The colors showed up a little weird! Happy Monday!

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Christmas photo shoot!



Shoot! is more like it! The little guy's head almost popped off when he found out I wanted him to wear something other than sweat pants and a t-shirt without a tag in it. He is so picky about what he wears. He hates jeans. He had to sit in time out for awhile and think about it. I know...such a mean mom. I did let him have the option of going barefoot and he did wear his t-shirt over the nice shirt until we got ready to take the pics. He's such a hard head.

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Another tin!




Okay, I just love these. I didn't even mean to make one. I didn't use my Crop-a-Dile this time. I found these cute little wooden pins at Joann's last night for $1.00. I added some ribbon and some rub ons. I thought it would make a great teacher gift. I'm going to keep this one. It would be great to put pointers or book marks in for a reading center. I think I'm going to keep rulers in it on my table at school for now. The kids get such a kick out of these! It would also look cute with my daughter's colored pencils in it on her desk. Maybe she can have it after school is out!!

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

My Grateful Album

So I couldn't put the Grateful away. I had all these great fall pics and since I gave away my decor piece I hadn't really scrapped all of my favorites for myself yet. So I made this little album. There are 6 inch chipboard circles in between each page. I have such a thing for circles. I try not to use them all the time, but I just LOVE them! I think it's the elemen -tary teacher in me. Circles and flowers just make me smile. So this is my Thanks giving post since we will be out of town tomorrow. Hope everyone has a Happy Turkey day! Hope you enjoy seeing what I am most Grateful for!

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Again with the KI Fall Decor!



So, you might be thinking ..I've seen this before. KI is having a blog challenge using the Grateful line and this is my favorite project! I also wanted to say I am so proud of my mom for hanging this baby up at her house. I was so sad when my husband wouldn't let me hang it here. I can't wait to change it out for Christmas!

Another Squirrelly Layout!

Can't believe Thanks- giving is right around the corner! Broke out my KI Grateful papers and played with them. This layout came out so fast, I'm not sure I'm totally happy with it, but I am just so in LOVE with those pics of Austin! Can't get any better than that. Today was my last day of free time before the holiday break. I bought a new chair and painted it red. Believe it or not it was on my "to do" list. Isn't that on everyone's? It is beautiful!! Made me so silly with happiness I took a picture of myself standing in the yard, sun on my face and wind blowing through my hair! Hey, where do you think the little squirrel gets it from?? Enjoy your Tuesday!!


Monday, November 20, 2006

7 Gypsies Journal for CMK










Here is my altered book for my Guest Designer spot at CMK. It's not quite what I dreamed it would be, but with the way I've been feeling, I'm glad I finished it. I used the pics I took at camp of Lydie and I. I do love 7 Gypsies albums. You can really junk these things up! My kind of stuff!!

Friday, November 17, 2006

Creations Unlimited Class

This is my class for November at Creations! Lots of Doodlebug paper and cardstock stickers in a cute little tag book. It would make a great gift. The class is Nov. 30th!

Paper Trends Toot!

So if you scroll down to my Sweet Work Day post you will see I removed the pic of my altered Frap bottles. They are going to be in the April/May Paper Trends! I'm so excited. This will be my second time in Paper Trends. The first will be Feb/March. Just thought I would share since I actually had some news for once! I am off to work today, so Happy Friday everyone!!

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Bad Blogger is Back!


I have slipped on my blog a little. Just nothing exciting going on and I'm still sick. Can't get rid of this stupid cold and I think it is killing my mojo. I have a pile of projects and homework to finish. My mom's family is coming to my house for Thanksgiving this weekend. I think I might be expected to cook something. This is not my area. So, since I have nothing else to entertain you in the picture department, here's a pic of me stirring up something chocolate. Actually, I think my mom stepped away to use the restroom and I was just eating batter. Yeah, I'm some cook. Maybe I can be in charge of the cranberries in a can! What do you think mom? I had a bit of whining about from someone, and you know who you are! So, I changed my blogger account so anyone can post a comment, you don't have to have a blogger account. I did this for my blogger challenged family, so they could share, but please keep it tasteful so I don't have to change it!

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Silly Snow Girl!


You didn't really think I had been throwing away the lids to all these cute little cans I have been altering did you? No way. I have been planning to make ornaments out of them, but since I had 3 white ones, I decided tomake a snow man, or snow girl, I guess. Ashley and I named her Joy! I wanted to put more buttons and things on the inside of the lids around the pics, but Ashley said enough was enough, it looked just fine. Yeah, that button smile is pretty cute!

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

More Christmas Cans!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Okay, not really. It's almost t-shirt weather here today. I just love making these little cans. They are so quick and easy and I am using up some of my Paper Bliss felt friends I have had forever!! It doesn't hurt I use my Crop-a-Dile whenever possible! These are great to put on my desk at school for pencils. The kids get such a kick out of them!

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Creations Unlimited Holiday Open House

Creations Unlimited is having their 2nd annual Holiday Open House next weekend..November 11th. Want to come by and make something fun with me? This is one little sweet thing I will be making in a mini class. I will also be doing a card set and a magnet frame for the fridge. There's a link to the store at the right if you are interested. You can also e-mail me (creasah@hotmail.com). I never pass up a chance to use my Crop-a-Dile! The Joplin teachers are also coming to play! There will be lots of other mini classes going on if this doesn't strike your fancy! If you'd like a closer look, just click on the image to enlarge it and click again to make it even bigger!