It's That Time of Year....

The first day of school!! So exciting, nerve wracking and fun all rolled into one crazy day. The big boys started First grade a couple weeks ago and we decided to put them in separate classes. I think this was definitely a great decision. They get along, they have their OWN space and they are happy to see each other at the end of the school day. Here is a photo from their first day:

Here is Luke:

Here is Tyler:

They have been having a great time and learning a lot! They really like their teachers and they have been doing really good in class! I am a proud mama!!

I like to do a little teacher gift....here is the newest version of the "Teachers Survival Kit":

Here is the poem:

Almonds when your class is making you feel a little nutty

Band-Aids for when things get a little rough

Chewing gum to help you stick to it

Crayons to color your day bright and cheerful

Eraser to remind you everyone makes mistakes

Lifesavers for when you’ve had one of those days

Paperclips to hold it all together

Pencil to “write your wrongs”

Rubber band to remind you to be flexible

Shiny penny to remind you that each will shine in his or her

own special way

Starburst to give you a “burst” of energy when you need it

Tissues to wipe away the tears…yours and theirs

Toothpick to help you “pick” out the good qualities in

others and yourself.

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Paper Flowers Class = Success

What a fun day yesterday, crafting with friends old and new. Here are the projects that we made:

If you'd like to learn how to make these....contact me today and we'll get together. If you don't live close by, I can send you links to where you can find tutorials for each one of these, too. :)

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Summer Pages....

July and August have so many fun things to Scrapbook, but I went with the patriotic theme for July and the beach theme for August. We made these layouts in my monthly scrapbook club. I know these pics aren't great, but I wanted you to get the idea. Also, I got lazy and left them in the album. Hee hee! It's been a long day, what can I say?!

Happy Stamping,
Krista

Flourish and Flowers

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we are challenging you to add a "Flourish" to your project.

The Elements of Style stamp set is not my typical go to set, but I found a new love for vintage a couple years ago, and I really embraced this versatile set.

I am totally in to making Paper Flowers right now. I am doing a class this week to teach my customers on how to create beautiful flowers with supplies they have laying around. Doing my research I came across some really cool tutorials. The flowers that I feature in this card are made with circle punches!!! WOW, huh?! The larger ones were with the 2-1/2" circle punch and the smaller one is with the 1-3/4" circle punch. I cut each circle from the outside inward in a spiral....scrolled it in toward the center and attached it with a mini glue dot. Viola...a cute little rosette. Here is a close up of the flowers:

I embossed the flourish with Silver Embossing Powder from Stampin' Up! for the challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

Ingredients:

Colors: Marina Mist, Regal Rose and Sahara Sand

Stamps: Curly and Cute, Elements of Style

Punches: Designer Label, 2-1/2" Circle, 1-3/4" Circle, Scallop Circle Bigz Die

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Silver Embossing Powder

Challenge entered: CCMC 159 Color Challenge Create With Connie and Mary

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Paper Flower #4

This one is inspired by an awesome blogger named Becky Roberts over at Inking Idaho. She is one of my favorite stampers. I even got to meet her in person! :)

Here it is....

If you'd like to join me for the Paper Flower Craft Class, contact me today.

Happy Stamping,
Krista

Summertime Fun

This weeks challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is Summertime Fun.

It's getting hot again here in Sunny So Cal and I can't wait...(enter sarcasm). I like warm weather, but not the 100+ degrees it can get out here, especially with a baby.

Here is my card....clean lines and all of the NEW yummy In Colors!! With those adorable surfboards from the Summer Splash Stamp Set it's the perfect summer Birthday card.

I have never made a card for a layout challenge, but today I needed some "MOJO" so I got my weekly email from "MOJO Monday" blog and thought I'd take a crack at it. I turned the card horizontal, but I think it's pretty cute and of course, my simple style. :) Here is the layout:

Ingredients:
Colors: Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder
Stamps: Birthday, Summer Splash
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border and 2 1/2" Circle Punches, White Satin Ribbon, In Color Designer Brads

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Paper Flower #3

Flower # 3 is so pretty, too! Wait until you see how easy it is to make. You'll impress everyone with it! :)

For more information on the Paper Flower craft class, contact me today.

Happy Stamping,

Krista