Creations by the Heart

So many things happen in Kindergarten!

2012-02-13T10:53:00.000-06:00

Here are a few more pages I've finished up. Kindergarten was a busy year!

"Halloween Party"

We went to the Pumpkin Patch too! I took so many pictures it had to be 2-layouts. LOL

This is her school picture and Christmas party.

Kindergarten!

2012-01-31T10:32:00.001-06:00

I was so sad when Holly went off to kindergarten, I didn't have anymore babies at home with me. I have since adjusted and she loves going to school!

It was brought to my attention about my typo on the word "princess". I fixed it for printing! :)

I am finished with Holly's preschool pages!

2012-01-26T16:33:00.000-06:00

More digi-pages!

2012-01-25T08:56:00.001-06:00

I've done a few more pages for her preschool book. Only a couple more and then onto kindergarten! You can click on them to make them bigger. Here's a few to share:

It's been a while!

2012-01-23T14:56:00.004-06:00

I haven't used my blog in 2 years! Yikes! I have recently switched from traditional scrapbooking to digital. I wanted to have a way to share my pages with family and friends so here's where I will post them! I'm working on Holly's school book. I started with her since she's the youngest and didn't think I would have much to do. Boy, was I wrong! Preschool has lots going on! I picked it up in March 2009, but I still have plenty of events to scrap.

Here's one to start...let's see if I remember how to add pictures.... LOL

Bondurant Crop 'til you drop Make n Take!

2010-02-15T17:05:00.003-06:00

If you're attending the Bondurant Mother's Club Crop 'til you Drop you will be making this layout! If you're not attending you're really missing out, this project is one of the many perks of attending our 12-hour crop! Scroll down to find out more. There's still time to sign up!

February 2010 Sketch Challenge

2010-01-30T09:58:00.008-06:00

Wow, January flew by! It's already time for another challenge! This one has lots of photos, sometimes we need that. I know I take too many pictures. ha! I even have a sample layout made up. You know the drill - follow the sketch using CTMH products, email me a picture of your layout and I'll post here for all to see!

Abbey Kruse:

Kimberly Bailey: The challenges are just going to be just that - a challenge for you to complete a layout and share with everyone! We will no longer be voting for a winner. I think you all do a great job and you're all winners! Please keep sharing, we all love seeing different takes on the same sketch! :)

Bondurant Crop 'til you drop!

2010-01-15T12:06:00.000-06:00

Upcoming Layout Workshop!

2010-01-08T11:17:00.003-06:00

You may email me for pictures of the available paper packs if interested. My internet is being super slow to post the pictures here. amy@baileyconsulting.com

January Sketch Challenge

2009-12-09T14:17:00.008-06:00

It's been so long since we've done a sketch challenge! I think it's time for one! I did not create this challenge, but will be working on my sample this weekend! Need more sketch ideas? I found this one at Little Sketches.

Here's the sketch, follow as best you can using CTMH products. Email me a picture of you layout and I'll post it here. All your peers will do the voting! Remember to photograph your layout with good lighting. It does make a difference in how others see your layout, whether it's clear to see. :) Happy scrapping!!Entry #1, by Shonda Hay: Entry #2, by Kim Bailey: Entry #3, by Laurel Swanson

The new 2010 Spring catalog is arriving soon!

2009-12-09T13:57:00.002-06:00

Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've updated my blog! The new catalog will be available January 1st. It's the perfect time to spend scrapbooking, way to cold to be outdoors! Today is a great day to just keep warm and sort through some pictures. Here's an invite to my Open House. If you can make it, don't forget to RSVP for your free gift! I hope to see you soon!

Summer is here, or is it?

2009-06-16T19:20:00.002-05:00

Summer should be here, today it's quite rainy though. Tomorrow should be much better, and swimming weather! We've been rather busy lately. Hubby and I took the girls to Disneyworld for a week! Best trip ever! Next we're taking a cruise with a few friends - no kiddos! :)

I'm going to hold off posting any sketch challenges for a while. I think everyone gets pretty busy outdoors in the summer and scrapbooking is put on hold. We'll start them back up this fall! Have a great break!

May Sketch Challenge

2009-05-06T15:39:00.008-05:00

Here's the May Sketch Challenge, let's see how many entries we can have for this month!

The new 2009 Summer Catalog is arriving!

2009-04-16T16:32:00.002-05:00

Attend my fun-filled Open House, Saturday May 2nd!! To see the image larger, just click on it. :)

Tickled Pink Special - going on now through May 31st!

2009-04-16T16:29:00.002-05:00

Click on the picture for more information! This kit is so cute and you can earn it FREE!

April Sketch Challenge

2009-04-16T16:27:00.006-05:00

I'm a little behind on posting the April Sketch Challenge. I've been so busy lately! Here it is so get working on it and email me those layouts! :)

Here's our first entry, by Amy Lillegard. I'm hoping to see some more! C'mon ladies! :) I know everyone is busy, the baseball season is upon us.

Entry #2, by Abbey Kruse.

Millicent Isla Gray has arrived! I'm an Aunt again!

2009-03-27T08:24:00.005-05:00

Millicent (Milly) arrived yesterday morning weighing 5.1, she is six weeks early, but doing great. She's in the NICU for a while, but breathing on her own - Yeah! Her mom (my sister) is also doing great, she desperately wants to hold her baby so hopefully soon!

My Cousin - Mary Christine

2009-03-27T08:01:00.004-05:00

Mary Christine is my 20 year old cousin. I'll be taking her sister's Senior Pictures this summer so I wanted to get a little practice in beforehand. Mary Christine LOVES the camera and is a great subject to photograph!

Bunny Love Covered Notebooks

2009-03-09T19:03:00.003-05:00

I started these little notebooks just for fun. Once Holly realized what I was making she just "had to have one", then I knew I'd be making three! LOL All products are CTMH except for the notebooks themselves. The printed paper used is an old retired paper, the stamp set for the bunnies is Bunny Love. Such a cute set!

Crop Update!!

2009-03-02T13:52:00.000-06:00

The Bondurant Mother's Crop this weekend was so much fun! We're going to hold these in November and February. If you haven't attended one yet, you just don't know what you're missing! We give away lots of prizes, have good food, tons of different demos, make n take projects and lots n lots of fun! We've read over the evaluations are will be making a few "alterations" to our next one in November. We love the feedback, we're still new at this and are always looking to improve the fun!

March Sketch Challenge

2009-03-02T13:21:00.010-06:00

February was a great month for challenges so let's keep it going and have even more with March! We're off to a great start. This month's winner will receive the choice of any color of waxy flax! (found on page 92 in the current catalog) Here's the sketch:Entry #1, by Wanda Kling. More To Adore.Entry #2, by Terri Brown. EvensongEntry #3, by Jennifer Moore. Solid Cardstocks were used.Entry #4, by Bekah Johnson. Game On with solid CSEntry #5, by Abbey Kruse. Caprice.Entry #6, by Amy Lillegard. Emporium Entry #7, by Laurel Swanson, Aspen.
Entry #8, by Amy Lillegard, Game On.

Make n Take projects - want to try them?

2009-02-16T14:28:00.006-06:00

If you are attending the Bondurant Mother's Club on Feb 28th, you will have the opportunity to make one of these layouts! The papers are all pre-cut, ready for your stamping and assembling!
That's Amore

Stardust

Bondurant Crop 'til you drop!

2009-02-10T11:54:00.003-06:00

Come join us for a day of fun! Scrapbooking, cardmaking or making projects, a full day to just play with friends! Click on the flyer for a close up of all the details.

February Sketch Challenge

2009-02-07T11:03:00.017-06:00

Shonda Hay (entry #1) is our winner for February! Thanks to everyone for playing! :) The rules are simple, follow the sketch using (mostly) CTMH products and email me your layout! I'll post it here, at the end of month everyone votes and we have a winner! Here's the sketch:
Entry #1 by Shonda Hay, Route 66 paper pack. This one is our winner!
Entry #2 by Wanda Kling, Route 66 paper pack.
Entry #3, by Abbey Kruse. She used Stardust. Entry #4, also by Abbey Kruse using Route 66.Entry #5 by Amy Lillegard, she used Stardust.

Entry #6, another one by Abbey Kruse - You go girl! She used Game On for this paperpack.

Entry #7 is also by Amy Lillegard, she used solid CS with retired B&T papers.

Entry #8, another one by Abbey Kruse. She has now completed one layout per child. Way to go Abbey! She used Magic Moments. Entry #9, by Terri Brown. She used Magic Moments for this layout.

Entry #10, also by Terri Brown. This one used Rustic Trail (retired).

The following two layouts were done by another CTMH consultant, Laura Ayala. She loved the sketch so much she did it twice! :) Since she is a consultant she cannot "enter" the contest, but she sure can play along! Thanks Laura! In the first layout she used Emporium and the other she used Aspen. I finally did a challenge layout too. I used Life Delights.

Pool layouts with Paper Dolls!

2009-02-02T10:52:00.002-06:00

I didn't realize how many different features there were on the Paper Dolls cartridge! It was alot of fun piecing together my little mermaid. Most of the paper used is CTMH, some retired. I have tons of pool layouts so I'm sure my mermaid will be used again!

Cricut - Storybook Font and Daydream CTMH paper pack

2009-02-02T10:48:00.003-06:00

I received Storybook for my Cricut for Christmas and I just LOVE this font! It's full of "princess" things and with three girls I'll use that alot. I used Daydream paperpack with stickease and of course - GLITTER!

February Stamp of the Month

2009-02-02T10:43:00.002-06:00

I used "Easter Eggs", our February SOTM, for this layout. I did the "tissue-stamping" technique for my letters EASTER and outlined with glitter. I had lots of fun with this layout and normally I am not very happy with my Easter layouts. Now I get to do two more for the other girls!

College Girls Visit...

2009-01-13T08:24:00.002-06:00

Over winter break my cousin, Mary Christine, and her best friend, Lauren, came to Iowa for a short visit. We all had so much fun and hated to see them go home! During the day they scrapbooked and after school they played "Barbies" with my girls. Such good girls to play so well with my little girls! Thanks for the visit MC and Lauren! Hope you come back soon!!

January Sketch Challenge

2009-01-02T10:09:00.007-06:00

Can you believe it's already the new year? That also means it's time for a new Sketch Challenge! You know the rules - use CTMH products and email me your layout! I'll post it here for all to see! If you wish to have any special comments please put those in your email too. Here's the new sketch:

Entry #1, by Missy Carney. She used the new Stardust paper pack. Entry #2, by Amy Lillegard. She used the Route 66 paper pack.

Entry #3, by Abbey Kruse. She used the Notebook paper pack. This one is our winner! Congrats Abbey!!

I've fallen and I can't get up!

2008-12-30T14:20:00.003-06:00

That was me this past Sunday. I went out to feed the animals and slipped on the ice. I flew up in the air and saved the rabbit food, then landed right on my butt. I layed there for about 10 minutes until I could attempt to get up. Larry came to help by then and he took care of the animals. I thought I would be bruised and get over it. Well...that is so not true. I went to the chiropractor today who confirmed that it is either fractured or broken. Lots of resting for me which I find very boring! The kids have been helping me with things, but it's hard to sit still. Plus I can't really "sit" so well!
My Open House is this Saturday so to those of you coming it's still on! If you haven't RSVP'd yet please do so soon! I don't want you to miss out on your free gift.

Happy Holidays!!

2008-12-27T08:44:00.005-06:00

Here's all of us on Christmas Day! We work so hard to get ready for Christmas and then it's over. My house is trashed, toys are everywhere! Where am I going to put all their new stuff? The kids are happy as can be, playing all day. Kelly asked Santa for a desk for her room and he listened! Her room now looks so grown up, I can't believe how "old" she is looking. Macy received the DS and can't seem to put it down. (only long enough to play with the TONS of new Barbies!) Holly loves her new Playmobile Zoo and all the little animals. Her sisters are loving it too. I better get back to organizing, I can't stand the house this way!

I did receive a couple new Cricut cartridges and the new deep cut blade. I cannot wait to get scrapbooking. I took over 500 pictures during Christmas! So much to scrapbook!! Happy Holidays!!

Christmas Wreath Instructions

2008-12-12T14:22:00.009-06:00

I made this ornament using the CTMH paperpack Evensong. Super cute and easy!

Click here and here for instructions with pictures! :)

December Sketch Challenge

2008-12-11T14:33:00.034-06:00

This was my December Sketch Challenge. Thanks to everyone for participating! Let's keep it up for January. Here's the sketch: I'm giving you a sneak peak of a new paper pack - Stardust! Here's my layout (not in the contest):

Entry #1, by Denise Fick Her comments: "I used the Notebook kit found in the most recent idea book. I created the journaling by typing it on my computer, adding a digital overlay to it for a grungy look and then printed it out on transparent sticky paper." This is our winner! Thanks Denise!
Entry #2, by Amy Lillegard (Tyson). She used the Route 66 paper pack. Entry #3, by Shonda Hay. She also used the Notebook paper pack. Entry #4, by Abbey Kruse. She used the More To Adore paper pack.
Entry #5, by Amy Lillegard (Colby). In this layout Amy used retired B&T "hydrangea" paper.
Entry #6, another one by Abbey Kruse. She used the Game On paper pack.
Entry #7, another one by Shonda Hay. She used the Magic Moments pack.

My Creations Memory Keeper

2008-12-10T16:51:00.007-06:00

I covered a "My Creations Memory Keeper" using the Heart of Winter Campaign paper "Key To My Heart". Once I have a new picture of Kelly I'll adhere it to the keeper. She's planning on storing her pen pal letters inside. This paper/stamp set are so much fun with many possibilities!

What a week!

2008-12-04T16:27:00.008-06:00

This week has just flown by. I think it's because I've been so busy. I've had one kid sick(Macy) with strep throat since Tuesday. I keep thinking "tomorrow" she'll go to school, but each evening her fever rises. She's just not eating well so she tends to be a little weak. Hopefully "TOMORROW"! We'll see..... Today I went with Holly on a field trip to the Botanical Center. The kids all had a blast running around in the warm air. Holly was my little model, she had so much fun "posing" for pictures. Here's a collage of the best ones!

From the mouths of babes........

2008-11-24T18:19:00.003-06:00

Well I had a hair appointment today and darkened my hair. It is a big change, but I like it (and so does daddy). Holly, on the other hand does not. She wants me to change it back RIGHT NOW........ she actually makes me feel bad for changing it, but I know she'll get used to it. I'm sure we'll take some pictures on Thanksgiving so I'll post one later.........

Kelly had to go the eye doctor the other day, she needs glasses. I was pretty shocked at how badly her eye sight really was! We picked out two really cute pairs of glasses and pick them up in a week. She is more excited about them after trying them on. Whew! Her loving little sister (Macy) is already calling her 4-eyes! Sisterly love!!

My how the weeks fly by....

2008-11-23T08:26:00.002-06:00

It's amazing how quickly time flies. I cannot believe the Holidays are upon us all ready! The weather is getting too cold for me to be outdoors so I've been in the creative mood quite a bit. I have been papercrafting plenty and will post pictures of things I've made soon. I hope everyone is staying warm and working on their favorite hobby - most of which I know is Scrapbooking! :)

2008-11-19T08:36:00.002-06:00

Are you interested in having layouts done and ready for your pictures? I'm hosting a workshop that will give you 9 2-page 12x12 layouts!

2008-11-18T20:55:00.000-06:00

I have finally taken the plunge and joined the blog world. I'm totally new to this and not sure how to even set things up. I'm hoping to use my blog to post pictures of my creations and my loving family. So bear with me as I get things going. :)