out and about

 

Sorry for the absence, life has taken over a bit lately.

Been working on some projects lately that don’t allow me extra time at the computer.

 

 

1. I am acting as the décor designer for the Compton Salvation Army’s, “New woman Fashion and Beauty Brunch”

 

2. Put together an evening for family and friends to view “our” recent win in Gainesville

 

3. Taking multiple online classes

 

4. And in the back of my mind planning upcoming events

 

 

Here are  the classes I am taking right now, keeping busy and full of inspiration

You don't have to be an avid scrapbooker to take these classes

All classes below can be taken at

BPC

 

 

One Little Word

One little word started on January 1st and runs the entire year

My word of the year - SIMPLE - yep I am still working on letting this word into my life. lol

Visit Ali's website for more memory keeping

Ali Edwards

 

 

Re-purpose, Re-think, Re-invent
Learning how the past can open the door to a new creative lifestyle.

 

I am so excited about this class it started yesterday and runs till June. This weeks lesson, to create an inspiration board, can't wait. This class makes me think of a treasure hunt.

Visit Jenni's blog for all around inspiration

Jenni Bowlin

 

 

May with May

Strarts May 1 - 31

What better way to spend May than with May? May will bring the inspiration—

you bring the photos and supplies.

 

confessions of a chocoholic

by May Flaum

 

 

I haven't quite finished my i.scrap book still getting around to the journaling.

But here is a peek at that class

 

 

I really enjoyed this low key class, and whats great I now have a book of me!

visit Stacy Julian's blog here

5 things I’m loving right now:

March 19, 2011

   

Big Picture Classes

 

 

 

 

Anything mustache

 

Flowers when you’re sick

 

 

Going to flea markets

 

rotary pinking cutter

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

 

Happy Green Day

 

 

a crafty st. patrick's day

A  round-up of Irish fun

After researching for this post I'm now in the mood for some St. Patrick's Day celebration. And some homemade Irish cream might be calling my name...

Craft/Images Sources:
1 // 2 // 3 (via Pinterest) // 4 (via Pinterest) // 5 (via Re-Nest) // 6 // 7 (via Pinterest) // 8 // 9 // 10 (via Twig&Thistle) // 11

 

Happy St. Patricks Day, and thanks to

Twig and Thistle

One Charming Party

Joy ever after

 

for there wonderful research, have a super green day

One Charming Party

7 Mar 2011

st. patty’s day printable

It’s your lucky day. We can picture these little goodie bags tucked into your child’s lunch, given to your husband to take to work, or set out on everyone’s dinner plate on St. Patrick’s Day. Just fill a cellophane bag with whatever you’d like (we used chocolate coins) and attach this printable using double sided tape. Click on the image below to download; print out on 8 1/2″ x 11″ glossy photo paper or white cardstock.

All images and graphics ©One Charming Party.

more from twig and thistle

1. Forgot to wear some green? Spare yourself the pinches and pin on a charming Shamrock Boutonniere from Martha Stewart.
2.”Sip” on a clever Popcorn Ball “Beer” Treat by The Hostess with the Mostess.
3. Stratigically place a few green bell pepper slices on a plate for an instant festive and healthy snack. Via Martha Stewart
4. Whip up a few of these no-bake Mint Oreo Truffles for a sweet dessert from (of course) Bakearella.
5. Dress up a simple cupcake with this downloadable PDF cupcake topper from TomKat Studio on To Be Charmed.
6. Send Kristen of Domestifluff a few air kisses for sharing this downloadable mini “Kiss Me” notecard and be prepared to pucker-up yourself!

Happy and lucky St. Patty’s day to you all! Cheers!

DIY from Twig and Thistle

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Coasters

March 9th, 2011

No St. Patrick’s Day is complete with out a good Irish beer! Why not celebrate in style with these shamrock inspired coasters?! Substitute with sparkling cider for little ones and everyone can join in the fun!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Color Printer
Paper
Blotter paper or thick cardstock
Spray Adhesive
Craft Knife

INSTRUCTIONS
To make these printables more coaster-like, simply print template onto regular text weight paper then glue them to a thicker cardstock with a spray adhesive. I use thick blotter paper or watercolor paper which can be found at any art supply store.

Once glued together, using a craft knife, carefully trim out each coaster along solid grey line. If printed with an ink jet printer be warned that the ink may bleed when dampened. An alternative is to either print with a color laser printer or have them laminated. Sláinte!

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CONDITIONS OF USE: All Twig & Thistle downloads are subject to our Terms & Conditions. Downloads are for personal, non-commercial use only. In addition please do not redistribute or modify any of the templates. If you’d like to link to the pdf, please link to this post directly. Thanks!

bags of gold

I have a little DIY for St. Patty’s Day

 

I found these “gold” coin bags at Trader Joes a week or so ago and thought

they would make great green day gifts…

 

First I downloaded this cupcake topper pdf and punched with my 2” marvy uchida punch.

 

I adhered the punched out rounds to 2 ¼ metal-rimmed tags.

 

 

Then I stapled some cute green ribbon to the tag

Threading the gold tie through the green ribbon and tying a simple bow this is what I got.

Embellished with a little bling shamrock sticker they are all ready to pass out on green day

 

simple and cheap - just they way I like it

any questions about this DIY, e-mail me

 

-A

last one

here is the last i statement for this class

 

i will

 

i will document more

 

i need to put this one where I will see it everyday as a reminder

 

do you have an i statement for i will, any photos that belong

jornaling prompts coming soon

believe & wonder

next 2 i staments are....

 

i believe & i wonder

 

i believe that starbucks is the best

 

 

i wonder what 2011 will bring

 

any i statements and photos for these 2?

 

2 more i statements

i know & i love

 

life as i know it contains flowers

 

 

i love Paul Frank

 

what are your i statments for these 2 ?

can they be matched with photos from 2010

i.once & i.am

i.once & i.am

 

i only went to disneyland once in 2010

 

 

i am in love with these 2

 

 

What are your i staments for

...i once & i am... any photos?

i.went

next up

 

I went…to the Redwoods

 

 

What is your i stament for ...i went...

can you pare a photo to it?

i.Scrap

Taking a class over at BPC… i scrap with Stacy Julian. An introspective photo journal. A celebration of You, right now. Using 10 photos and a random selection of materials you have on hand.

 

Definition of INTROSPECT (because I have know idea)

in·tro·spect

 vt \ˌin-trə-ˈspekt\

: to examine (one's own mind or its contents) reflectively

intransitive verb

: to engage in an examination of one's thought process and sensory experience

—in·tro·spec·tive \-ˈspek-tiv\  adjective

—in·tro·spec·tive·ly adverb

 

 

here are the I statements that we are working with

 

I will

I went

I once

 

I am

I know

I love

 

I believe

I wonder

I will

 

*prompt* think about these statements and explain them as you were explaining them to someone who doesn’t know you, choose photos from 2010 that support the statement

 

Here is a look at what I have done.

 

i was...creative in 2010

 

waiting for the journaling prompt next thursday, the page is preped and ready to go

 

what is your i.stament for ...i.was... can you match it to a photo?