Entries from May 2009

May 31, 2009

Graduation Treats

I have some fun things to show you from Graduation this past week.  First, here is the card that I made for Zack.  I got my idea for this card from a “congrats” card in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I changed a few things, mostly just the color scheme.  Our colors are red and black, [...]

May 29, 2009

Happy Graduation!

Last night was our HS Graduation, and Allyson’s boyfriend, Zack,  graduated.  It was a very fun night to watch him, along with all the other seniors, graduate………finally!  I had taught most of them during my long-term sub job this year, so it was very special to watch as they all reached this milestone!
The tassel kept [...]

May 28, 2009

The Chocolate Book

Finally………time to post the teacher gifts that I promised two days ago!  Sorry!  The baby has been a little sickly and we ended up at the after-hours clinic late yesterday afternoon………she spiked a fever AFTER 4:00 so we had to drive across town to the clinic that sees you after that………..first come, first serve…….not too [...]

May 26, 2009

Clipboards for the Teachers

Sarah put in a special request that we make clipboards for all of her teachers.  She has 7, so our “simple project” turned into a big project……..but really, they go quickly when you have great help!  Sarah was very helpful, and we did them all on Saturday afternoon.  I used Mod Podge (a very thin [...]

May 26, 2009

Soft Summer class today…

Hello friends!  I hope you all enjoyed an extra day this weekend — if you’re like me, though, it wasn’t enough time to get it all done.  I accomplished a great deal, though, there are just never enough hours on the clock.  And to think that I actually slept a few of those hours!  If [...]

May 22, 2009

To my Great Friends…

I have so many great friends……..here is a card for all of you!  I am eternally grateful for girlfriends……they keep me going through thick and thin!  I love my family dearly, but we all need our friends, too!  I totally CASE’d this card from Jill…….check out her blog HERE.  I changed the colors, but the [...]

May 21, 2009

The rest of the pages……..and some family photos, too!

As I told you yesterday, here are the pages for the rest of the fold-out album.  First, when you open the cover, you get this page:

Next, you turn this page (like a “normal” book) but you also open up the inside to get this:

After you look at these pages, you can fold down the top [...]

May 20, 2009

May Club Project

Sorry I have been AWOL here lately………I am still subbing alot and we have had very hectic evenings here lately with various banquets and awards ceremonies almost every night.  We have a Recognition Service tonight at church, and then we should be done!  The kids finish classes on Friday and begin the preparation for finals [...]

May 15, 2009

Inside the box….my next class projects

Yesterday I showed you the plastic box (stampin’ case) for my next class on May 26th…………but now you get to see the inside.  First, here are the details of the class.
What:  Soft Summer & Parisian Breeze Class
When:  Tues., May 26th 10 am to 12 pm
                OR   6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where:  Dawn’s house
Fee:  $16 Fee includes [...]

May 14, 2009

May Classes

This Saturday, May 16th is my “Walk In The Garden” card set class featuring a Magazine Style Holder to put your cards in.  This is a really nice gift item……..or you may love it so much you keep it for yourself.  I am still taking “reservations” so let me know if you are interested.   Each [...]