Birthday Gift

Happy Friday Night everyone. I know I should be doing laundry now but I just can't get in the mood for that. So I decided to post some picts of a little project I have been working on. This is a gift I am giving my boss' daughter for her birthday. This idea came from two great bloggers:

Nancy Reilly

and

Nichole Heady

You should check them out. They do the cutest work. I visit their blogs often.

I did have to do a few adjustments because they used full size cake mix boxes and I used little cake mix boxes. My upline found these smaller versions of Duncan Hines cake mix just for cupcakes at Big Lots. Now she can make some cupcakes and add a few sprinkles. I also added four "thank you" cards so she can send out those thank yous for those great gifts she will get.

I guess I should get to folding. Hoping to hit the outlet mall tomorrow. Mommy needs a new pair of shoes, and pants, and shirts, and purse, and, and, and...you get the picture!!!

Fall Wreath

Even though my craft room still looks like hell, I felt compelled to get a little crafting done this weekend. I have seen some beautiful wreaths using the Big Shot dies and thought I would try my hand at a fall one since I love decorating my home for the fal and spring. I hung this on my front door and now I am thinking I will do a smaller one for my cubicle at work. I also loved how I used items that I have been hoarding for months; like the corduroy brads and designer buttons.

Oh, and by the way, this is a sample of what we will be doing in my class on October 10.


Recipe:
DSP: Autumn Traditions
CS: Elegant Eggplant, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Accessories: Jumbo Brads, Corduroy Buttons, Designer Buttons, Butterfly Punch, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Big Shot: Flower Daisies #2, Leaves #2

Fall Classes Are Here...

My fall classes have been scheduled and I am so excited. There are so many little projects and techniques that I have learned this summer that I can't wait to share them. So if you are in the south Chicagoland or northwest Indiana area, give me a call and sign up. I would love for you to participate.

Fall 2009
Paper Crafting Class
Schedule

September 26, 2009
Big Shot Class
$10.00
1:00pm – 3:00pm Registration Deadline: September 12th
Have you seen the Big Shot in action? Even if you don’t own it, doesn’t mean you can’t check out the latest in paper crafting trends. Come make 3 great projects using this fun machine.

October 10, 2009
Fall Wreath Class
$15.00
1:00pm – 3:00pm Registration Deadline: September 26th

This is one of my favorite projects. You will make a beautiful wreath to hang from your door or mantle. What a nice way to start off your fall home décor.

October 24, 2009
Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
$15.00
1:00pm – 3:00pm Registration Deadline: October 10th

Want to get a head start on your Christmas cards? Then come make 10 quick and easy holiday cards using stamp sets and accessories. This is a favorite so be sure to sign up early.

November 7, 2009
Mini-Scrapbook Class
$20.00
1:00pm – 3:00pm Registration Deadline: October 24th

Do you have a group of pictures that need a home? Well this scrapbook will be perfect to show off that vacation or special birthday. This mini-scrapbook makes a wonderful gift as well.

Email or call me for class location and if you have any questions.
Phone: 708-672-0744
Email: paperexpressions@att.net

All classes must be pre-registered and pre-paid for to ensure a kit is available for you. If you are unable to attend, payment can be transferred to a future class. The only thing you are required to bring is your favorite adhesive.

I'm trying!!!

As you can see, my creativity room has run amuck. We recently separated my boys into their own rooms and now I have to figure out how to combine the materials from the old office into my craft room. And boy has it been hard, and these pictures are after I did some clearing and throwing out. But I'm still trying.

My upline did the cutest teacher gift and I would love to be able to do two for my boys. Look like I will be creating on the kitchen table for now. I'll post some picts as soon as they are done-because that is why you come here isn't it?

Baseball...Baseball...Baseball...

Need to ask what I have been doing this summer? Of course not. This is the first summer my son has participated in a travelling baseball league. Has it been fun? Yes, we don't have totravel far for our games but we did travel a couple of weekends ago to Kalamazoo, MI. This was their first tournament "away" from home and they did really well, won 2 - loss 1. Here is a pic of Alex after having to slide back to 3rd base about 3 times (the pitcher thought he could catch my baby leading off) and finally coming into home.

And here is a little relaxation (and M&M's) in between games: