October's Workshop

Now's the time to start thinking about your Christmas cards.

Christmas is right around the corner. I know that it can be a hectic time of year. But if you like to make your own cards, now is the time to get started.

You can have these simple to make cards done and ready to mail out in no time!

With our Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet and some simple embellishments you can recreate these cards.

Myself and a few wonderful ladies will be gathering on the 4th to get a start on these wonderful cards. I can not think of a better way to get the job done, hangin' out with the girls, having a glass of wine and crossing something off my list of things to do while having a good time.

We will be using the Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet along with Twinkle brads, On Target Dimensional elements and Cranberry Designer Ribbon Rounds.

Inks used are: Tulip, Creme Brulee, and Chocolate.

Photos show the cards made with the Best Option Kit.

The My Acrylix stamp set that is used is only available through the purchase of the Basic Kit.

If you want more information, please email me at: Renee.Wichert@yahoo.com

We will also be making this wonderful 2 page layout

with the same Jingle Level 2 Paper Pack.

Remembering September 11, 2001

It was morning when the 1st plane hit the Twin Towers in New York City.
As the news spread I watched the second plane hit. Mortified and scared, I held my baby boy in my arms and cried, wanting to get my 7 yr old out of school and hold him too. My husband was at work and I desperately wanted to hold him as well, for safety, comfort and to know that things will be o.k. Things will never be the same. Families have been torn apart and left with empty places in their hearts. As they try to move on, they will always, always know the pain and loneliness of their loss. My oldest is now terrified to fly as a direct result. We had no personal attachment to the people or places that had been hit, but we took it to heart and feet soooo much sorrow that our fellow Americans have suffered such a great loss. I still cry today!

We also feel pride in the everyday hero's that sprung into action
( knowing that this could be their last moments ) to save others when they fought the terrorist on the 4th plane. How scared they must have felt themselves. I can't even begin to fathom all the emotions they were going through!
I also want to remember the unsung hero's who took action to help with the aid of those who have suffered and had losses.

Last and certainly not least.... I want to thank all the soldiers for their sacrifices for Freedom!
My heart and Prayers go out to the families of the ones we have lost and to the soldiers who are still fighting. May god Bless us all!

Please visit Linda's blog to view a wonderful video that she has posted and leave a comment on whet you were doing when you got the news. http://just-a-scrappin.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-11-2001-and-day-of-prayer.html

September Is Here!

With the begining of September comes the new Autumn/Winter Idea book from Close To My Heart. I am just loving all the new My Acrylix stamps and the My Reflections Paper packs that I just had to share with you some of the artwork that had been created.

Grace

Sweet Home

Twitterpatter

Jingle

First Day of School!

Tomorrow marks the first day of Matthew's 4th grade adventure. Joe's first day is Sep. 8th. I love the first day of school, but it also makes me sad as well. It makes the growth that they have gone through and the slightes of wings that they have started to grow in hopes of one day being able to fully extend those wings and fly, beautiful to watch.

Their journey of adventure and self growth is only really just begun but for me it has opened a world of many emotions and wonderful moments that will last a lifetime.

Joe's cacoon is starting to crack open as he embarks on his 10th grade endeavor. New and exciting things to see and learn, friends to explore this new world of "limited freedom" with in hopes to grasp and understand the ways of adult life. (even though most teenagers "know it all" lol)

They aren't the only ones that are going through the transitions of life. We as parents are learning to grow and spread our wings as well. It's hard to let go and not know if they will fall.

We as parents need to learn how to let go of the silk threads that hold them close and allow them to fall in order for them to be able to flutter their wings and fly. We never stop growing and learning. No matter how far they fly, the threads of love will keep our love for our children in our hearts forever, and they will always be our babies!

Moon Doggie

Need I say more?
This paper pack is very fun! It is great for those pictures of the family on the beach, or how about a nice tropical vacation? Why not for a themed Party? I know I have been to a few.
You receive 10 12x12" Cardstock (2 of each 3 colors and 4 neutral)
12 12x12" B&T Duos (2 of each Patterns) Don't forget that there are monochromatic patterns on the back of each B&T.

All products used are Close To My Heart

Except the chipboard letters and the grunge board letters.

I wanted to show that I used real sand on my chipboard letters.

I glued the sand on with Liquid Glass.

I hope you enjoy this fun Paper pack as much as I do!!

I can't believe it's August!!

Where is this summer going?
I know where, mostly to traveling. We have been visiting with my sister on and off all summer, and the whole family had a wonderful vacation in Virginia Beach! We all wished that it wouldn't end. My husband and I are taking the boys and my niece to Atlantic City next week. The kids love to play at the arcade and Matt's favorite part is ordering room service. lol That kid is a pip. We do the amusements on the pier one night, then we drive up to Wildwood to do the amusements on the three piers there another night. The days are filled with hangin' at the pool or playing in the sand and ocean. Matt will be starting the 4th grade (where does the time go???) August 31st. Joe has his 10th grade orientation on Augst 27, but his 1st day back is September 8th. My two beautiful nieces will be graduating this year, one from 12th grade and the other from 8th. I hope to hop back on soon to keep you all updated. Have a safe summer!!!!

Happy Friday!

Wow.... where has the time gone?
It seems just yesterday that there were 130 days until our Family Vacation and now there are just 7 days left. I am really excited about this vacation. It will be my niece Katie's first vacation. She is really moving around now! I miss my little Katie!! We will also be taking my 2 nieces from my side of the family as well. (It's their first time with all of us too. but they are in there teens!) I plan on taking tons of pictures.

Just a little story:
Matthew and I were talking a while back and I mentioned to him that Big & Rich were going to be in town. (the local country station does a free concert every year and they are going to be headlining) He didn't express that he wanted to go or anything. Well, just yesterday we were in the car and he asked if I got tickets to go. (it is tomorrow) I told him that we couldn't go because we are celebrating his poppy's Birthday and that we are going to be going over the details and menu for our Vacation next week. His face just sunk, and it broke my heart!! I think it broke my heart even more knowing that I could have gotten the tickets and we could have went. After a little sulking he said that he was OK. If I could only split myself in 2, I would do it for him in a heartbeat!! I know that he will forget all about the concert that he missed once we are on our way to Virginia Beach!!

Have a fantastic weekend!!!