Punches

Oh I love my punches! I know this is so true ... because I'm running out of room to store them! Sad, I know. I had a bit of fun yesterday created a page.

The Inspired Scrapbooker had a fabulous challenge today of the designers. We were asked to use 3 or more punches or show unique ways to use them.

You've got to check out what the girls created - they're amazing!

Here's what I created.

Supplies: Pink Paislee (patterned papers, rub-ons, diecuts, chipboard, alpha stickers), Fiskars border punches & scallop circle punches, Bazzill Basics cardstock

I added some close-ups shots on The Inspired Scrapbooker as well.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Fun stuff!

Just got a package filled with some Imaginisce goodies!!! Oooh, I can't wait to play. (just waiting for that creative bug to come by - seems to have disappeared for a few days!). I always love receiving packages in the mail - it's like Christmas!!

I wanted to let my faithful readers know that I have a few kits left from "Let's Get Krafty" - a layout workshop that I taught a few weekends ago. I don't have many left so if you're interested please shoot me an email (cari_locken@yahoo.ca) and I'll give you more info.

Here's the class I'm talking about.

Well, that's it for now.

I did it!!!

So, I finally have a little shop!! Yep! I did it! I've got me an etsy shop!

Here's a LINK to my store front called Paper Sentiments. I'm still completely new to all of this but I thought I'd give a try. My shop will feature many cards that I've made throughout the past months and occasionally I'll put a few other items of interest up.

I'm trying to figure out how to get a banner made & put up but everything I'm doing isn't working so if you've got some helpful suggestions I'm all ears!!

So, I'd love for you to pop by and take a look around. Not much in there right now but it'll come.

Had a fun morning teaching a Christmas card class up at Loon Lake this morning. My daughter had fun coming with me as my little helper too.

If you're interested I do have a few kits left ... but not many! So if you plan on making some christmas cards this season then this kit will help you check 6 off your list. It comes complete with instructions. So, if you're interested give me a shout at cari_locken@yahoo.ca and I'll give you more details.

Have a great weekend!

Core'dinations & Cuttlebug Challenge Blog

are teaming up for a great challenge! Gifts from the kitchen is the theme.

Both design teams are creating projects using the Core' dinations and Cuttlebug templates & embossing folders! You've got to check out the projects! They're awesome!

Plus if you pop on over to the blog (HERE's A LINK) you can leave a comment. They are giving away over $100 worth of Core'dinations papers! So head on over there!!!!

Here's what I created.

Supplies used: Core'dinations cardstock, Cuttlebug embossing templates, twine, Fiskars border punch, Making Memories sanding block, Colorbox ink pad (Creamy Brown), button (Making Memories), green trim, ribbon, stocking template by Lauren Meader/PaperTreyInk

Well, I'd better get showered & dressed as I've got a busy day ahead. Oh... and for those in the area, if you're wanting to get some christmas/winter themed layout completed or started (and just add photos later) then you might be interested in the class I'm teaching at Clipper Street tonight. I will be teaching it again 2 more times so if tonight's date doesn't work for you then please make sure to check the store calendar for other dates.

Have a great day!

My baby ....

... turns 5 today!!!!! Oh my!!!

I can't believe how quickly these last 5 years have gone by. This little man is such a joy in our lives (and a big turkey sometimes) But I can't imagine it without him.

We've got a fun day of parties planned so I'm sure he'll be flying high as a kite!

Happy Birthday my sweet J.J. I love you!!

Almost Friday!

I love Fridays! It's pizza night in our house (we make homemade) and the kids always get excited about it! Sometimes we watch a movie together or play a game. So I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

I have a few last minute stuff to get ready for my classes at Scrapping Away and I'm really excited about it.

Thought I'd share another layout I made a few days ago.

Supplies: Pink Paislee (patterned paper, chipboard alphabet & embellishments, sticker alphas & embellishments, rub-ons), ribbon (Martha Stewart), Fiskars border punch

So ... I've got something fun for you!

Imaginisce has a friendly competition going on with Glue Arts.

Be a fan of Imaginisce and GlueArts and win! To celebrate the launch of both the fan pages, we're running some friendly competition to see who can get to 1,500 fans first! Visit the Imaginisce fan page, click to become a fan and post on their wall: "I'm a Fanatical Facebook Face-off Fan!" for a chance to win one of two gift baskets of Imaginisce & GlueArts products each worth over $300!

Now, how exciting is that??!!! So ... what are you waiting for? Get going!

Rainy Tuesday

Well, this morning we got up, got the kids ready for school, took them to school and sat in their Remembrance Day assembly. My daughter's class was responsible for the assembly and they did a great job. Every one had to write a short paragraph of why they remember this day and read it aloud. I was so proud of my daughter because she had written her thoughts down so clearly and then read it so well. Yes, ... a proud mommy moment.

Just thought I'd share another layout that I did this past weekend.

Supplies used: Pink Paislee (patterned papers, chipboard alpha, chipboard elements, rub-ons, alpha stickers), Prima rhinestone swirls, Bazzill Basics cardstock, ribbon, EK Success butterfly punch, Fiskars border punch

Well, off to check on the coffee cake that I've got in the oven. Mmmm ... smells so yummy in my house right now. A perfect smell on a rainy & wet day outside.

Monday Monday

Yes, I'm humming that tune right now as I type those words. It's a rainy Monday here and I've been busy this morning cleaning, dusting, vacumning, etc. What fun! But it smells so nice & clean now! Ahhh!

Just wanted to share a layout that I created this past weekend.

Supplies: Pink Paislee patterned papers, rub-ons, fabric flower, diecuts, letter stickers chipboard, American Crafts felt flowers, punches (EK Success - round scallops), ribbon, Fiskars border punch, Provo Craft deco scissors

Thanks for the congrats regarding Imaginisce. I'm very excited about this and just wanted to remind you to follow along the blog (here's the link) and FACEBOOK page (HERE) because they pick winners all the time just for being a fan of Imaginsice. Pretty cool huh? So, make sure you visit these pages often. You never know. ;)

Well, I need to get some lunch ready for my little guy! Have a great Monday!

Some news!

My fun news I wanted to share with you today!

CLICK HERE!

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and creating!

Oh and before I leave here's another layout I wanted to share.

Supplies used: Imaginisce patterned paper, American Crafts alpha letters, ribbon, Fiskars border punch, buttons, twine

Have a great weekend!

Just saying ...

Supplies used: Bazzill Basics cardstock, Imaginisce patterned paper & pearls, scalloped oval & oval punches (EK Success), ribbon (Michaels), border punch (Fiskars), Stampin' Up journal stamp, "Hi" & butterfly stamps (Chatterbox)

Just thought I'd pop on to say "hi".

I was busy kitting the last 2 days and took a break from scrappy stuff today to look around & get some christmas shopping done. But I wasn't very successful. I always have great intentions to get it done early but I'm already feeling like it might not happen ... yet again. Oh well. At least I got a few ideas today and 1 thing purchased.

Only a week or so left until I teach at Scrapping Away retreat in Harrison Hot Springs and if you're going and are interested in taking any of my classes please make sure to email me soon as spots are almost full!! I'm very excited about these classes and I'm looking forward to teaching them.

Oh, and make sure to check my blog tomorrow for something exciting I'm going to share!!

Another one!

Looks like another beautiful day today and another layout to share.

I couldn't share this layout sooner as it was just posted today on Valerie Salmon's Got Sketch blog. I was thrilled to be asked to participate again.

Supplies: Black River Designs patterned papers, Core'dinations Cardstock, Basic Grey chipboard letters, Fiskars border punch, Imaginesce crocheted flower, Cuttlebug embossing template, EK Success punches (scallop circle, photo corner, circle)