Happy Halloween!

Well, hello again! I get so disappointed when too much time passes between posts. This time I'm going to blame good 'ol Rochester weather. It had been so gloomy for many days. The lack of sunshine made it difficult for me to get half-way descent pictures of cards to post. Some sun appeared yesterday, so I gave it a "shot." Honestly, there could be a problem with the "picture- taker" (me) and not just the need for natural light. Yet I complain...


So getting to the point, I like to send Halloween cards to far-away family members. (if that means you, don't go any further, the card's in the mail!) The monster card was an idea from my friendly CTMH consultant with a few minor adjustments. I love this stamp set! It can work well for kids' birthday cards and my students love it when I stamp their papers with these characters as well. The witch card is an original (yea me!) Another CTMH stamp set that is really cool. I couldn't help but use other stamps from the set for the inside of the card and the envelope as well.

Enjoy and THANKS for visiting!
Chris

You're Invited!

Hi all! Come have some fun making a couple of cards while laughing with the girls!

It's a Stampin' Up Party!

Thurs. Oct. 6th

7 pm

My House

YES RSVPs would be appreciated so enough supplies are available. Thanks!

Enjoy and THANKS for visiting!

Chris

Going to the chapel...

Quick post here. Saw this card somewhere and knew I had to make it sometime. Well that sometime came as I needed a wedding card for a colleague.  I think the monotone, simplicity of the design makes it elegant.

Enjoy and THANKS for visiting!

Chris

Reality

Well hello again. Reality has set in. The reality is I will not be able to post as often as I would like. I had thought I would post M - Th throughout the month of August and then in September, with the start of back to school, I would cut back to 2x a week. Not going to happen. Posting once a week may be a more realistic goal. I'll give it my best shot.


So, it was a good start to the school year. Only 4 days so far, but things are looking optimistic. Already many cute stories to share. Therefore, today I'll share a story and a few pics instead of a project. I think you'll like it.


Friday was the principal's 50th birthday. If you've ever been at a meeting with her, you know a bottle of Diet Pepsi always accompanies her. Let's just say she'll be prepared for many (50 in fact) meetings to come. A few of my colleagues and I had our students deliver 50 bottles of Diet Pepsi, ONE AT A TIME, to her throughout the morning. I understand it kept her in stitches! We ended the day with the final bottles and a children's rendition of "Happy Birthday!" It was a day to remember and smile.

Enjoy and THANKS for visiting1
Chris

CRAFT SUPPLY SALE

Hi! I might get punchy with a card abit later, but no guarantees. Sorry.


SALE
this FRIDAY/SATURDAY AUG. 26-27
9am - 2pm


High Quality stamps, scrapbook, Cricut, yarns, beads, fabric and general.
Vera purses
Vinyl Wall decor
household too!


There will also be 'tween boy sports equipment and electronics. 
     (Sorry I can't be more specific...the boy isn't ready yet.)


Hope you'll stop by - there's got to be something you simply NEEEEEEED!


Enjoy & THANKS for visiting!
Chris

Punchy for Punches Day 1

Hi!Hope your weekend was a good one! I enjoyed "a few of my favorite things." The Stamp and Scrapbook Expo was Saturday. Not an overly impressive event, but nice to earn more money working it than shopping it.I was so excited for two great CTMH consultants who were vendors there. I'm not biased or anything (?!), but their booth was set up the best. I hope they had a successful weekend! Sunday was my son's (my baby's) 17th birthday! I will admit to shopping the outlets in the afternoon, but only because he was at a motocross event. His great dad, my hubby, took him in the rain and my daughter made a yummy oreo cheesecake for him. (I did the presents part.)
So...it's going to be a week of punch cards, maybe a project. I think every company has some wonderful products. As far as punches go, Stampin' Up punches are by far my favorites and I own my fair share of them.
This pennant punch is new to their current catalog. I just got it and had to break it out of its plastic. Stamping on them was easy with CTMH letters since CTMH alphabets are by far my favorites. The background stamping of presents was an afterthought. I was concerned that there was too much "white space". In doing it again, I would probably do something a little different. (Getting the idea that I critique my work harshly?)

Enjoy and THANKS for visiting!
Chris

Comforter Card Day 4

Hi! Creating this week was so easy and fun using comforter ads as my inspiration. I'm liking this "theme" idea and thinking it will continue in some way for another week or two. Next week I might use punches or the Cuttlebug or the new CTMH Cricut cartridge. I guess I'll see what strikes my fancy! I'm working the Rubber Stamp & Scrapbooking Expo on Saturday morning, will I see you there? I'm hoping the extra cash I earn won't get me into "extra" trouble! Have a great weekend!

Enjoy and THANKS for visiting!
Chris