52 Week PHoto Project - Week 20: Mother

Happy Mother's Day!!!  Well here is a picture of my daily caus. Doesn't it look fun ;) I do love my kids but to be honest motherhood is overwhelming and can be very frustrating. It seems to be a two steps forward one step back sort of thing. At the time this picture was taken I was feeling pretty good about where things were at with my kids. They were all happy, I felt like my relationship with each one was at a positive point, all was well. By the end of the night that had all changed. There were tears, heated tempers and sad hearts. This motherhood thing is hard and I am constantly working at not reacting to situations. I had no idea what I was signing up for when I became a mother. Hopefully my kids will survive working with an ameauture mother.

Now your turn to share - it can be a picture of your mother, you or a woman that you admire.  Post below.

 I was slow posting week 19: Bathroom but it is now available. Next week's theme is "Something Pink"

52 Week Photo Project - Week 19: Bathroom

Sorry folks for being behind. I am getting all caught up and hopefully will stay ahead of the game now that school is getting over and all the extra activities are wrapping up. I can't wait to see your creative Bathroom photos and I will get mine posted soon. ;)

Week 20's theme is "Mother"

National Scrapbooking Month 2013

I love love love the exclusive paper packet that CTMH released this month for National Scrapbooking Month. Below is a video that highlights the paper and multiple projects you could create with this paper packet. The layout above was created by my good friend and upline, Karen Pedersen. If you need even more layout ideas check out my post featuring the 3 layouts I created with this paper packet.

You can easily get your hands on this kit for just $10 after a $35 order on my website.

52 Week Photo Project - Week 18: Bedtime

Oh the glorious time of day when all the wee ones are tucked into bed and I can have a few moments of peace and quiet before I too sercomb to exhaustion! If only getting to that glorious point wasn't such an event we would have it made!

Tell me about bedtime at your house. Add your link below or to the google+ community. Next week's theme is "Bathroom."

Dream Pop - National Scrapbooking Month

May is national Scrapbooking Month and CTMH is ready to celebrate with the vibrant exclusive paper packet!  You can get a special paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail). This paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get the paper packet anywhere else! Check out the detail in the cardstock. Each cardstock sheet has a unique glossy resist pattern that will add texture and pop to all your creations!

Don't forget the May Stamp of the Month: Pinwheel. You could easily replace the flowers in the layout above with pinwheels to give these layouts a more masculine look. A picture of the stamp set is shown (right). The card below was created by my creative upline, Karen Pedersen. Check out the pic of Karen and I at a recent Album Retreat. She is so generous and beautiful inside and out!

All the items shown can be ordered on my website or by emailing me directly.

Surf's Up Workshop

Designed using 2 SketchSavvy sketches as a starting point

I am anxious for warmer weather! So to help encourage mother nature we are going to create 3 sun filled layouts at the May workshop. These layouts were created using the Surf's Up workshop on the go kit and coordinating products. (full shopping list below) If you would like to create these layouts just order your supplies from my online store (don't forget to join the open party), request your cutting guide via email (iotamaker@gmail.com) and then get to work. (Really can you even call it work?) Or you can attend the workshop on Thursday, May 16th from 6:30-9:30.  Space is limited at the workshop so please RSVP.

Layout designed by CTMH

Layout designed by Karen Pedersen

May Workshop “Surf’s Up” Shopping List

BASIC Kit G1059                                                                              Page

¡ X7168B        Surf’s Up Level 2 Paper Pack                        52                  9.95

¡ Exclusive      Surf’s Up Workshop stamp set                     55               13.95

¡ Z1842           Surf’s Up Assortment                                  118                  5.95

¡ Z1752           Sparkles Clear Assortment                         120                  2.95

¡ No #             2 sheets of Colonial White cardstock             8                    .80

¡ No #             Workshop Guide                                                                1.00

                                                                                                            $34.60 You Pay $29.95!!

BETTER (Basic Kit + More Accessories)

¡ G1055          Basic Kit                                                           55             29.95

¡ X7168C        Surf’s Up Complements My Stickease            52               4.95   

¡ Z1702           **Paradise Assortment Bakers twine           121               4.95

¡ Z1837           Mini-Medley Accents Wooden                      119               5.95

¡ D1534          Patterned pennants                                         53             17.95                           

                                                                                                                          63.75

Add ons:

S1305              May SOM: Pinwheel                                   142                17.95 or 5.00

E1021             Trinity Alphabet                                           113                 29.95

CC1024           Dream Pop Constant Campaign                 no #                 10.00 w/ $35 order

Z1151             3-D Foam Tape                                            135                 5.95

Z1114             Piercing Tool Kit                                          131                 5.95

Z1686             Cricut Art Philosophy Collection                    15                99.00

       

*Stamp pad colors used Chocolate, Sorbet, Crystal Blue, Goldrush & Lagoon

You will need 2 extra sheets of Lagoon cardstock, 1 extra sheet of chocolate cardstock, 1 extra sheets White cardstock.

** You may already have this item from a past workshop

52 Week Photo Project: Week 17: Something Yellow

I embarrased to admit that I actually took my photos for this weeks theme over a week ago and I totally blitzed putting up the post. :( Sorry about that. I captured my son sorting his legos. We have plenty of yellow legos at our house; and red, black, white, blue, grey ones as well! Ok I know he doesn't look very happy but it is more that he is focused. Legos are serious!

 What did you capture that was bright, cheery and yellow? Add your link below or to the google+ community. Next week's theme is "Bedtime."

Such a Treat!

Are you ready for some great personal gift ideas for teachers, friends and family. This video is full of great tips on how to use some of our handy gift products including clear pillow boxes, clear treat tubes, muslin drawstring bags and craft containers.

 

52 WEek Photo Project - Week 16: Sleeping

This week's theme is "Sleeping." Friday night was movie night. Allie climbed up on Jason's lap and quickly fell asleep. Jason wasn't far behind her. It is so sweet when your little girl cuddles with her daddy.

What precious sleeping pictures did you capture this week? I can't wait to see. Add your link below or to the google+ community. Next week's theme is "something yellow."

52 Week Photo Project - Week 15: The Car

  Have you ever owned a vehichle that you just loved to drive. I mean really loved. Like made excuses to go places just so you could drive it? Well that is how I felt about my Jeep Liberty.  Jason bought it for me as a graduation from college gift. Really we needed a new car and it was about the time I graduated from college.  I loved driving my jeep. It was zippy with plenty of get up and go. I could get into any parking spot with the awesome tight turning radius. I was up off the ground and not too big or too small. Just perfect.  Sadly though it did not fit 3 car seats and so the day arrived that I had to give up my baby for a baby.
  So what is your dream car? Or what do you drive now? I can't wait to see your posts. Add your link below or to the google+ community. Next week's theme is "sleeping."