Questions

My little Sarah girl has so many questions. Everyday we answer at least 20 questions (and yes sometimes I feel like I should be playing that game!) She is so anxious to learn about the world that she lives in. Sometimes I love the questions and other times I don't know how to answer, and it makes me feel a little dumb (please tell me I am not the only one like this!) I love her funny questions, but my favorite questions are the ones that deal with her knowledge of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (yup we are mormons!). She usually comes home from church with lots of questions and one Sunday I decided to document the moment. I loved how Creed got down on her level to answer the questions, and I love how she then just sat on the ground with him. I love these little life moments and am so glad I captured this one. So go capture one of those little moments that seem to happen all the time.

Dotty for You 10 page workshop

I am so excited about this time of year. Here in Washington it we are starting to see more and more sun, flowers and children playing in the yards. I love the colors of spring and the excitement of summer approaching with berry picking, playing at the park and summer vacations. Last year our family went on a trip to Disneyland (and so that I could attend Close to my Heart's convention, oh my was it fun!). When Tresa Black posted about her 10 page workshop (using the Footloose paper pack)and with Close to My Heart's announcement of the Dotty for you paper pack, I knew I was going to get last year's vacation scrapbooked in a jiffy! So I thought that I would share my knowledge and hard work with all of you. The cool thing about this workshop is that you can order and have everything come to you and it uses full packs of embellishments, and paper. Meaning you can take part from your very own home! Or you can come to a fun filled evening at my house in June (just email or call me to reserve your spot). What do the layouts look like? Here you go:

So what do you need to complete the workshop? Well here is the supply list:

2 colonial white 6 packs (X5901)

Pink Assortment buttons (Z1370 OR Green Assortment buttons (Z1372)

Baker's Twine: Paradise collection (Z1702)

1 Dimensional Elements Stars (Z1680)

1 package Opaques Adhesive Gems: Pearl (Z1336)

Eclectic Alphabet (Z1395)

Keepsake Felt Alphabet (Z1696)

Dotty for you Paper pack (CC1017)

All of these items will bring your total to $35.90, which qualifies you to get the Dotty for you Paper pack for $5. Bringing the total for this workshop to $40.90 before shipping and tax (which will be different for everybody depending on your tax rate.) Some other things to consider purchasing are the 3-D Foam tape (Z1151), glue dots, grey wool (Z2125) and lagoon (Z2195) ink as well as a sponge (Z697) or sponge daubers (Z726), Prisma Glitter (Z134) or Stardust Glitter Glitz (Z1313). The glitter is really optional, but really fun to play with! These are all items I used to add distressing, depth and color to the layouts. You will also need your favorite adhesive and a paper cutter. The cricut cartridge (Z1686) is also used, but Tresa supplied some templates to use if you don't have a cricut or the cartridge.

If you decide to participate in the workshop I will send you the directions for Tresa's workshop through email as well as some information from me with which papers to use where (because the instructions will be using the Footloose paper pack) and other helpful hints that I found while doing the workshop. So how do you go about ordering? Just follow the following steps:

1. Go here

2. Click Join on the Dotty Workshop under gatherings

3. Order the supply list above (if you already have some of the items go ahead and use what you have and just order enough other product to get your order to the $35 requirement to get the Dotty paper pack).

4. Place your order.

5. Email me and I will send you the other documents needed to complete the workshop. (Note: Please allow a couple of days)

If you are wanting to participate with me here in Battle Ground, Washington, or if you and your girlfriends want to plan a night of it locally just email or call (sharesalarsen@gmail.com, 360-619-2580)to reserve your spot. I am planning on holding the workshop on the 23rd of June from 8-11 pm. If you are attending locally please have your paper cut and distressed as well as your stars covered with paper or ready to go for inking. That way we can glue everything and embellish and finish before the evening is over.

If you are a consultant and would like to complete this workshop please email or call me for details. Thanks!

Happy Scrapping!

Ritual

We have a wonderful family ritual at our house which includes eating dinner every night as a family. Creed and I still laugh at this event, I made dinner, set the table and turned my back. When I turned around there was Maddy. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into our family life! I used the Pemberley paper pack just in case you were wondering!

Everyday

Here is an everday layout I made featuring my little Maddy. She loves it when we read to her so we try and read to her every night. I used the Stella paper pack and a layout from one of the amazing How-to books that are selling out fast.

A Fun layout

Sorry I missed all of February! Some family and medical stuff came up and needless to say blogging went out the window, sorry! I am back though and ready to share a ton of my layouts, because I am only behind by one layout! Wahoo for staying on target. If you are wondering about the amazing special going on this month check out my website (sharesa.ctmh.com) it has to do with a free Cricut Art Philosophy collection or $100 in Select Product Credit. If you have questions please let me know! Now onto the a fun layout.




This layout is one where I did a tye-dyed effect using my stamps. It was a fun new technique for me and one I will probably use more often. This is a layout that features my littles at Lincoln City with Grandma. I loved using the Footloose paperpack and the wooden badges, both are a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy!

Already announced retirements

Okay so I have been busy scrapbooking and I will post some pictures soon, but I got an email a few days ago from Close to My Heart's corporate office with a little note saying that a few favorite products will be retiring at the end of this NEW Idea Book (which you can view when you click here.

The first is the How-To Books

This is a little bit of a bummer because I use these daily, I LOVE them, each and every one of them, so get yours before they retire June 30th, 2012. I am a little bummed, but I am also really excited because once Close to My Heart retires something they always have something better coming, so I am looking forward to the something better!

The second thing to retire is the markers, so get the ones you are wanting before they are also gone July 1st. This also means that something better is coming!

The third item is the cardstock color shade combo packs, these too will be gone July 1st, so get them while you can!

Happy Scrapbooking!

February Freebies and NEW Idea Book

Well it is February 1st and the New Idea Book is LIVE, so click here to check it out!

I have a few favorites from this Idea Book, I am in LOVE with the Stella paper, I think it is my favorite (it is the one on the front cover, isn't it beautiful?) I also love all the new embellishments they are all so fun and different. Close to My Heart now has baker's twine! SO FUN! So hurry and check it out and let me know if you are interested in hosting a gathering to get some of these products for FREE! (You can host a party in a box if you live far away from me, just ask me about it!)



Also happening this month is an awesome FREEBIE! So if you buy a Studio J five pack ($55) you get one FREE, so you get 10 layouts with shipping and memory protectors for $55. What an awesome deal right?!? You can use the 5 packs even if you are a member and you will still save money, so it might be worth a gander at Studio J this month, just click here to see what it is all about!



Oh and there is a new stamp of the month as well and it is perfect for cards, gift boxes and layouts, oh do I love this one! Also it coordinates with the Cricut cartridge, LOVE THAT! I will be showing some artwork showcasing it later on in the month, so be sure to come back and check that out! Don't forget you can get this stampset for $17.95 or for $5 with a $50 purchase. So make sure you check it all out at my website by clicking here. Enjoy!