Staying home as been wonderful! It has been 9 months now. I get to hang with my boys, do my chores on my own time, (i've never been one to do it "NOW"(although I expect my kids and hubby to, mental note: work on that)) spend more time with Rusty, stamp more, scrapbook more, just relax and drink more margaritas! (that's why I am not getting any skinnier)
I wanted to share a few of my fun creative projects that I made recently:
Would you have guessed this is a Victoria's Secret Bag? It was for our friends 1st birthday party, a Minnie Mouse theme.
A birthday card for a construction themed birthday party.
For my nephew that recently turned seven. He's a farm boy.
For my cousin who is graduating this spring.
For a family friend who is graduating.
Both grad cards, I tried to follow or at least feature the school's colors.
The mother's day card my boys picked out for me from the several that I made.
A teacher gift that I made from scraps and a used Starbuck's frappuccino bottle. The pencils are from Target's $1 bin.
I also bought an orchid for Callen's teacher to be the main gift. The gift bag all finished with gifts inside you can see coordinates. The button flower on the bag says "Thanks for helping Callen bloom." You can personalize it. Get your's @ http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/05/04/last-minute-teacher-appreciation-gift/ it is free. Again I am reusing for this item. The bag is a gift bag from a local upscale salon. I covered up their logo with the green scrap and punched out the flower and stuck it on. I love how the flower peeks out of the bag and all the colors coordinate. The only thing that doesn't match is the color of the pot the flower is in. But you can't see that.
I am excited to be making these fun things. I purchased a small die-cut machine last year and it really has allowed for more creativity. I think I have also collected so many supplies that I am more liberal with my embellishments on cards and such.
Life is good!
