The beginning of another week

is almost here.  In two hours, another week will begin and in a couple of days, a new month.  Hard to believe, huh?

I am excited for May to begin.  LOTS is happening in May.  First off, Amy and I are teaching our new class, "The Club".  We haven't taught together in over a year, but we decided it was time to team up and get to scrapping.  This class gave us a reason to search out quicker methods of scrapbooking that offer scrappers an opportunity to use more photos, flat embellishments, and washi tape!  Journaling will be done as the pages are created at "The Club" using pens and a typewriter.  We will also have a sewing machine on hand for those that want to kick it up a notch and sew a little.  We can't wait to be back team teaching doing what we love best...creating and preserving memories.  All while hanging out with chicks with the same interest!

The first "club" meeting is this Wednesday from 6-8:30pm at ETC.  There will be two color schemes to choose from.  The colors are fun and vibrant!  "Club members" will be amazed at how quickly they can assemble their pages and how little adhesive is required!  And yes, we must come clean...we are going back and re-doing some of our pages!  YIKES...never thought we'd say that!  :)

If you are local - aren't already signed up and don't have plans for Wednesday night, come join us!

Next BIG thing...Preston, Ashley and Zona will be here for a visit.  Haven't seen them since Christmas, so we are really looking forward to catching up and spending some time with them.  :)

We'll end the month with a visit down to Tucson to see Jenaye, Justin and Jackson.  Working retail, Naye doesn't see too many two days off in a row.  So we like to head down there every now and again to see them.   

Almost May

which means graduation is right around the corner.  Worked on some announcements for a super cute girl.  I hope she will like the way they turned out. 

 I love when graduates pick non traditional graduation announcements.  Using favorite colors instead of the school colors is so much fun!  Katie wanted glitter paper on the front, so that's what we used!  :)  She found some cute printed paper at ETC that she also wanted to use on the front and then I just added it on the inside to help tie it all together.

I have known Katie's family since before she was born, so I was THRILLED to be able to help design her graduation announcements to help celebrate her accomplishments!  

All grown up

I have known the family of this sweet girl long before her or her older brother was born.  I am amazed that she is all grown up now.  A senior in high school.  She is so beautiful, just like her mama.

It's so much fun to see children grow up and turn into such wonderful human beings!  And this chick is nothing short of amaZing!  :)

Jackson's king...

yep, when he is here...he's king.

We miss you madly Jackson, and you barely even left.  Come back soon!  <3

Not just another weekend

This wasn't just another weekend for us.  Nope, Jenaye and Jackson were up visiting from Tucson.

Jackson is such an amazing little guy.  We love him so much!  :)  He was sporting a new haircut that he was clearly proud of!  It's always great spending time with him and his mom (aka Naye).

Jenaye and I enjoyed breakfast with my mom at Crackers early this morning and we ran to ETC later in the day to say "hi" to the crew working this afternoon.  Linda and Erika, it was great seeing you.  We also ran into Alice C and Gina Z, which was an added bonus!

Gina, as promised, here's a peek at 3 of the 5 favors we are making in the Do Me A Favor Workshop on Tuesday. This little favor has a scalloped pocket inside that is perfect to tuck a piece of chocolate in before tying closed with grosgrain ribbon.

This mini favor is the perfect size for someone to indulge minimally!  The sweet banner could be changed to the name of the bride and groom and become the perfect wedding favor.

Probably my favorite of them all.  This adorable double pouch holds 2 Ghirardelli salted carmel squares.  Super sweet little presentation and equally delicious!

Today I spent some time crafting these prize ribbons.  I am obsessed with sheet music and love incorporating it into my paper creations.  I added some vintage glitter that I found when I was out junking on Friday. 

 I glued this one onto a long piece of satin ribbon so that I could tie it onto a pewter vase that I have had in my collection for quite some time.

I bought these flowers at Trader Joe's 3 WEEKS AGO and they still look amazing!  How crazy is that? 

A walk after dinner with Jenaye and Jackson was the perfect after dinner activity.  Now it's off to bed!  :)

Whirlwind Weekend

It's hard to believe the weekend is just about over, but I sure took advantage of it.  Jenaye and Justin came home from Tucson, so we were able to spend some time with them.  The visit wouldn't have been complete without a trip to Pete's Fish & Chips and ETC.  

I also made the last projects for my upcoming DO ME A FAVOR workshop, which is a week from Tuesday.   Here's a peek at two of the four projects we will be creating.

 This little treat container is made from Bazzill cardstock and printed paper from Reminisce.  A sweet ribbon pennant is placed under a customized tag before being adhered to the front of the treat holder.  The recipient is sure to smile when they find the inside filled with Rolos.

This petite Easter basket is made from part of an empty toilet paper roll.  The sweet printed paper is from We R which coordinates so well with Bazzill cardstock.  A few punches, a Tim Holtz die {Easter Bunny}, a pom pom tail, ribbon, and a sweet little customized pennant glued to a paper straw help make this favor a perfect little treat for that "somebunny" in your life.  It also would make a cute place setting for your Easter dinner. 

We have had a house guest for the last couple of weeks...her name is Diamond.  She is pretty much convinced us she is a human and now lives here.  She is right at home and is usually on one of our laps, or at the front screen door enjoying the weather.  Here's a cute little pic I took of her this weekend.  Cute, huh?

Monday, Monday!

While the house isn't much cleaner...I did manage to sweep the floor, change the sheets, clean the kitchen, dust the family room and clean off the dining room and kitchen table, it doesn't sound impressive for being off from work for 4 days, does it?  Then again, you didn't see the tables {giggle!}.

Being a new grandma, had to make the grandkids a valentine treat.

Mailed them out last Monday and Zona got hers in time, but poor Jackson's didn't arrive until Saturday.  :/

Made some little treats for the peeps at work.

Super simple.  I cut and scored Bazzill cardstock to tuck a little snack sized bag of M&M's into and created some cute little tags to secure with baker's twine.  Super simple, super fast.  :)

I put away all my Valentine decorations and put out my Spring stuff.

This little "table runner" was a scarf from H&M {thanks Naye!}.  It's perfect!

I love when things intended for one purpose can be used for another.

Did some shopping this weekend...

And used some of it to create this...

I already have the perfect spot for it in my house.

Off to do a load of laundry {work clothes} to get me through the week!
Kelli
:)