Craft Show Cards

So...I signed up to participate in a craft fair. It's actually going to be my mom and sister working the table because my sweet DH will be out of town and I just can't take the 2 kiddies there. It's a craft fair in my mom's community and i'm going to be selling cards, gift bags and boxes, and maybe a few other altered things. Here are some cards that I recently made for the craft fair. I'm trying to keep things simple, so they fit in a standard card, only need a normal stamp, aren't too bulky. When people buy them, I want people to use them with minimum hassle!!




I used Basic Gray, Mellow line to make these. I'm going to make thank yous, birthday cards, and maybe some hi/hello/thinking of you cards. I'm a bit lost, not knowing how many to make. Anybody ever worked a craft fair before that has some advice????

How cool is this???

Lookie what I got!!! How cool is this?

My scrappy friend Elisha gave me this award, isn't that sweet???? I know her from Scrapbooker's Club House and a few other places. So here is what I need to do:
1. Pick 7 of your favorite blogs (that's hard there are tons!)
2. Winners can put the logo on their blog.
3. Link the person who gave your award to your blog.
4. Name the 7 that you are giving the award to with their links.
5. Leave a message on their blogs so that they know they've won!

And here are my picks...
Beth: She scrapbooks, makes cards, cooks fabulous food, makes jewelry...is there anything she can't do??? I love to have a virtual margarita with Beth and just chat about scrapping and Rock of Love!!
Joni: She's a half marathon finisher, runner, beach dweller, scrapper, working mom. I love her blog...I just wish she would get to scrapping some more. Hint Hint Hint!!!
Mel: She's got a beautiful family that she scrapbooks, plays a mean game of live bingo and I would love to have a drink with Mel someday too!!
Zoa: She is an incredibly talented scrapper and can use flowers and bling like nobody's business!!!! Go check out her blog!
Sarah and Jason: This is my sister and her new hubby. I love to read his rants on traffic, gas guzzling hummers, and people in general. They have some pretty sweet shoe art in their yard and a wonderful commentary on Olympic trampoliners. This is a can't miss.
Nicole: I enjoy Nicole's scrappy style, she makes beautiful cards, she's a fellow California girl and I love her blog!
Lea Lawson: I don't know her, never met her, but I love her blog and her scrappy style!!!

That's it for now!! Thanks for stopping by!

Let the games begin...

First soccer games today! I am officially a crazy soccer mom. It was so much fun! I ran around the field with my camera and screamed my lungs out for my kids. I think Craig might have been a bit embarassed, but I'm only getting started!! Ha!!

Look at this game face on my daughter:

Could be her game face, could be her what-goal-do-I kick-the-ball-in face. Her team did really well considering none had ever played soccer. They are all still a little foggy on which goal to kick it to and 'stop when the ball goes out of bounds'. But I think she had fun!! The game went a bit long and she had a semi-meltdown at the end. But I think it will get easier.




And I NEVER had such cool hair ponytail holders when I played soccer!!

Kevin's game was awesome!!! They didn't win (technically, they don't keep score but the boys all know what the score is!) but they scored a few goals. When his team scored the first goal, Kevin went flying down the field and literally jumped on the guy in excitement. You would have thought it was the world cup!




He reluctantly played goalie in the 3rd quarter. He did not like being in the goal and being away from most of the action. In the 2nd quarter he had a big breakaway with the ball (he's playing left forward) and got a nice shot on goal. Didn't go in, but it was a nice moment for him. And check out that red face, just like his mom. My nickname when I played soccer was tomato, so his red cheeks don't surprise me!

They had lots of fun, I think I had more fun. Lots of games remain in the season, I can't wait for more!!

Soccer season starts tomorrow

We are all very excited for the start of soccer tomorrow!! Kevin is on The Piranhas and Kayla is on the Soccer Stars. Their games are thankfully not at the same time so I get to attend both. They are both just loving soccer, this is their first time playing. Kevin is such a fast runner and loves to run and dribble that ball. Kayla just loves to be out there, running around, trying to get the ball and playing with the other girls on the team. She got lucky enough to wear a pink jersey this year. We'll see how the games are tomorrow! Here are some shots of her practicing. They are so cute!




Wish us luck tomorrow!!! The Piranhas and The Soccer Stars are coming to get ya!!

A really fun Guest DT Spot!

I was lucky enough to design this month with a beautiful kit from Moments 2 Remember! It was packed full of all sorts of goodies from Making Memories, some beautiful flowers and lacey border and Stickles! Here's what I came up with.



I stitched a pipe cleaner on that last layout to make a stem for that pink and black flower. And I made tons of cards. I just couldn't let one piece of paper from this kit go to waste!!



It was a really fun, bright kit to work with. Thank you Robin over at M2R for the opportunity!!!

Color Me Daisy Reveal

What comes with beautiful textured paper from Black Market Paper, an awesome chipboard album from Scenic Route and fuzzy brown zig zag ric rac?? The September Color Me Daisy kit...Chocolate Dreams! With a name like that, how can you refuse??? I had a ball playing with this kit, so many rich colors and fun textures. Here are a few of my projects:




You cannot go wrong with this kit! Come on over to Color Me Daisy, we have weekly challenges with prizes, a big monthly contest with prizes and lots of fun chit chat. And...we are having our FIRST ONLINE CROP!!!! Come say goodbye to summer at our online crop, September 19th-21st. We'll start posting challenges Friday afternoon and you will have all weekend to scrap your heart out. I hope to see you there!!!

Back to School!!!

This week was it...both kiddies going to school! Kevin started 1st grade and Kayla started Kindergarten. Craig had to work on the first day, so I took both kids (plus 30 pounds of supplies) to school Wednesday morning. Kevin was so brave waiting for his 1st grade teacher while I checked Kayla into kindergarten. They both had fantastic days...in fact they both said it was the Most Awesome Day EVER!!! Seriously. They both loved it. The rest of the week went pretty smoothly as well. Kevin really likes his teacher and Kayla is getting the hang of school. Looks like it will be a good year!



Had to get a photo of the new shoes!!



I can't believe Kayla is already in school. Time sure flies, but she is so ready and is really loving it. She's making new friends and I think will thrive at school. Kevin loves it as well, he gets to carry a backpack and has his own desk and pencil box. Does it get any better than that?????