Sister Week

This past week was a special week for me as all my sisters could be here for our
annual Sister Week(end). In the past we have taken off out of state or at least out of town
for a fun weekend away, but with so much going on in each of our lives, the past few
years we've stuck around town.
(photos to follow when I get them from my niece's camera)

We decided it wasn't so important about where we went, but that we spent the time together. This year my niece, Sara Jo, and two of her kids (Nathan and Breanna) came from Nova Scotia,
and my niece, Sara, and her daughter, Maggie came from North Carolina.


What a treat it is when we get to see family who live so far away.

I have a habit of making something small for my sisters when we get together

and this year is no different.

When my mom saw this bookmark that I was using in the book I was reading
she suggested that I make a bookmark for Sister Weekend.

I knew they wouldn't want this one that has a "baby" feel to it so I went to town to make some bookmarks for my sisters that they would love. I happened upon this idea on Stampin' Connection a while back and thought it was perfect for my mom and sisters.

You can see how they have a magnet inside so it holds right to your page.

And, you know me, I can't stop at just a few - I thought I would make up a bunch
to sell at this years craft sales. What a perfect stocking stuffer or teacher gift.

Makes me want to go read a good book.

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Coffee and a Card

Starting in September I am beginning a
NEW (weekly) CLASS
called
COFFEE AND A CARD!!

And you are all invited!!

This is the card that we will make at our first class


At Coffee and a Card you will make one card that is "stepped up" from
the average card made at a Workshop or Stamp A Stack Class.

Cost: $5.00
And just like the name of the class implies, I will serve you:
coffee (or beverage of your choice)
and
A delicious, home baked goody

When: Every Wednesday Morning beginning September 7th, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Come when you can, leave when you must.

Please RSVP by the day prior to class (Tuesdays)
christijo48@sbcglobal.net
I will post what card we will be making a week prior so stay tuned.
I hope you will all want to join me for a fun, laid back, creative time.

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Scallop Punch Medallion Technique

This type flower is another one I have seen on many Stampin' Up! Demonstrator's websites, but when I wanted to nail it down to teach the ladies I went straight to France Martin's Website. Click HERE to see France's creations and tutorial.



MENU:
SS: Clearly For You, Four Frames (the NEW stamp set this is coming soon with the Big Idea Book and Catalog in July) Earn this stamp set FREE plus a new Designer Paper being released in July but hostessing a $350 workshop in April.
CS: Riding Hood Red, Love Letters Designer Paper, Very Vanilla
INK: Black Staz On, Riding Hood Red
Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, Decorative Label
Accessories: Antique Brad, Dimensionals, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon

Now it's your turn to give it a try.

Have a Blessed Day!

Christi Pin It Now!

Leadership Make and Takes

On Friday evening of the Leadership Conference we were given this box full of our Make and Takes

From this kit (and using all the supplies on the table) we created these projects...

This very pretty Brooch made with the Springtime Vintage Fabric from the Occasions Mini. It also features the Beveled Windowpanes, the FunFlowers Bigz L Die, Clearly For You Stamp Set, and the Trinket Keys



This is an empty Clear Mount Stamp Case made over to be a note pad holder or you could make it into a small photo album - really if you just put your imagination to work I bet you could come up with a dozen ideas. Isn't it pretty made with the Botanical Gazette Designer Paper?!



This is the card and envelope we made using the Clearly For You Stamp Set. It also features the Petal Card Punch, and a paper Crimper.



We also made three inserts for the Simply Adorned 1 1/2" x 2" Charm. All of them used the Clearly For You Stamp Set (that we were given FREE!) and then you can see the Trinket Key on the first one, and using 5/8" Black Satin Ribbon for the 'chain'. The second photo shows the Simply Adorned 24" chain with Seam Binding woven through it. There is another Trinket Key and a Vanilla Pearl Bauble (available in the Occasions Mini) attached to the chain as well. The insert with the birds is intended for a lace 'chain' that also has several other ribbons tied to it. It looks very Vintage all put together.

I'm sure to share a bunch more in the days ahead about the fun time at Leadership so...

Stay Tuned!!

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