Out Like a Lamb?

You know that saying about March - in like a lion, out like a lamb?  Well, here in SE FL, not so much!  We've had a pretty good month weather-wise and these last few evenings have been slightly cool and breezy - in fact, almost perfect!  Too bad our Spring is so short lived and the searing heat is rushing toward us...

Anyway, I'm ready for the season to change in whatever way it will and just had to create a new wreath for the door.  What do you think?

There is only one more day left to take advantage of the Studio J special - $5 for a two page layout.  Super easy and super affordable.  Try it out today!

Smiles, Caron

Time is running out!

There's only one more week left to the awesome special going on at Studio J!  Through March 31st, you can get 2page layouts for only $5!  That's right, just $5.  Hop on over there today and see what the fuss is all about.  I just ordered some new layouts last night and already have my free jpegs to share with you.  I have gotten so much of my scrapbooking done even I can't believe it.  I'm actually up to date on the current stuff (it's the non-digital photos from years back that still need attention).  It's so easy and it's free to play and experiment.  Give it a try!  You can see any of these close up just by clicking on the picture.

Smiles, Caron

Express Collection layout - no creativity needed!  Just drop in your pictures, add your journaling and you're done!

Another Express collection layout.

Interesting to note:  this layout is the same as the Halloween layout above.  I just rotated the pages for a different look!

Balloon Ride

Up, up and away in my beautiful balloon!  I love this paper pack and I love this stamp set!

The Balloon Ride paper pack is very versatile and has a nice vintage feel to it.  I used the Give a Lift stamp set and stamped the balloon on white daisy cardstock.  I then stamped it on a few different B&T patterns in the pack and cut out the different sections of the balloon for paper piecing.  The flowers and basket were colored in with pencils (that actually match the paper colors in person).  A bit of sponging on the edges of the B&T strips, a couple of retired Durables embellishments and the card was finished!  So easy :)

Smiles, Caron

Definitely not wishy-washi!

It took me a while to actually use my washi tape.  I wasn't quite sure what to do with it despite all the artwork I had seen.  Then I came across another consultant's work of art, the aha moment happened and I set to work.  This is the result.

I used three different patterns of washi to cover a piece of white cardstock and created my own textured paper!  The banner and sentiment are from the Cricut Artiste collection.  Not all the washi tape used here is available as the pink dots were part of a seasonal special but you can still get the chocolate woodgrain and the honey triangles.  They come with 15 yards per roll which is a LOT!  Check out all the other patterns we carry, too.  

Smiles, Caron

And it's already February!

I don't know what to say.  A whole month has passed since my last post.  No explanations, no apologies, no excuses.  It is what it is.  Take a look at the cool new special CTMH has for you this month!  If you have any questions, I'm only a mouse click away!
Smiles, Caron

Happy New Year!

I feel like I'm coming out of hibernation!  I just wanted to post a short note to welcome in 2014 and let everyone know that we're having an awesome promotion for National Papercrafting Month. It's called Cloud Nine and is a super card kit.  It's while supplies last so don't wait too long to take advantage! Check my website for the specific details.
Smiles, Caron

What the...?

It's over a month since I last posted.  I think it was just before my annual holiday workshop, wasn't it?  Well, that turned out smashingly well, if I do say so myself!  I had so much fun welcoming my stamping friends to come and create over 100 Christmas cards, snack on the goodies and have lots of laughs and chitchat.  I feel sort of at a loss now since there are no more classes until January.

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving is just what they wanted it to be.  Mine was imperfectly perfect!  My eldest son and his family came down and spent a few days with us.  The house was full of noise, stuff was everywhere and I wouldn't have changed a thing (for this neatnik, that is huge!).  His entire family is vegan so it was a bit of a challenge for me to plan the dinner but I found a recipe for Disney's Ratatouille and gave it a whirl.  It was great!  (Pardon the ugly baking dish).

While I love seeing my son, the highlight for me was getting to spend time with my 5 year old grandson, Lucas.  They're little for such a short time!  Here he is hugging my Mickey snow-mouse.  He even slept with it and asked if I could find him one.  Sure hope I can deliver!

I did get some crafting time in there as well.  I love the deco mesh wreaths so I made one for my sister.  I also tried my hand at the rosette trees featured on the cover of our holiday gift guide.

And now it's the countdown to Christmas.  I actually decorated my house today though the tree is still standing there with just lights on it.  It takes me a few hours to get all the ornaments on so that's saved for Sunday.  Tomorrow is the annual sister's shopping day.  Claire and I will spend the whole day together trying to finish our shopping lists.  We usually don't succeed as it's more our chance to just be with each other, uninterrupted and enjoying each other's company.  I hope everyone is having a happy, healthy and joyful season so far with more to come.  2014, here we come!

Smiles, Caron