Saturday, February 20, 2010

A New Love

I went to my second Card Party this week. It is so much fun and while I don't do a lot of crafts with paper but I can definitely see the appeal. The best part about these parties has been getting to know some awesome ladies in my neighborhood.
It only took me 5 years to start remember names... I'm pathetic.

Since I didn't ever give away the first set of cards I made I was excited to see that we were making journals instead. I am a freak over journals. Not writing in them mind you. I think each of my journal entries start with "It's been a long time, I'm going to do better." I absolutely LOVE owning them! I have to be careful when I go to Barnes & Noble. Every single journal calls to me and they have some very nice (and pricey) ones.

Back on track… I went to a card party and tried a new thing.
Embossing.
Neatest thing since sliced bread.
I. Love. It.

Now I just need to find some embossing stuff for cheap.

I made this simple and lovely journal:

mmmm... Glittery goodness


Last time I made these cards.
Yup, that’s a valentines card. I put it somewhere safe after I made it and forgot all about it. I’m prepared for next year now.

Oh, I made a new bookmark too.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Valentine's Card

My 3 1/2 year old has his first Valentine's Day Card Exchange tomorrow.  He's getting so big! 
I came across this idea from 24-7-365 and knew it would be perfect for Xander. 

I convinced my kid to hold is hand out just so... 
Added some words to the photo... 

I had them printed and bought cute Valentine's pencils to go along with them.
My husband was nice enough to inform me that only the mean moms send their kids with pencils for V-day gifts so...

I got suckers! 
See... I'm a nice Mom.  I swear.