~*Birthday Time*~

Well, today it's my favorite man's birthday!!  Of course he had to have a card!  We had a great cake and dinner to celebrate.  I can't believe another year has gone by so quickly.  I also have another very special birthday coming up this week, so I will be making more cards! 

The card was made using some of my old Sassa Frass Lass paper... I love that paper company!!

Have a great week!!

Food Fun

Hello there! Well, the summer is always "SHOWER TIME" and this summer was NO exception.  I enjoyed helping host showers for many dear friends.  I attempted this fruit tray for the first time ever and LOVED how it turned out.  I just thought all the different colors looked so pretty together!  The dip in the center was EASY EASY EASY to make and a TOTAL hit!  Hope you enjoy the picture of this healthy art! :)

PS- I hope to etch more this weekend so be looking for more fun projects!!

First "Official" Paycheck

Well, this layout is about 4 years overdue....  However, I still remember the excitement I felt when I received that orange envelope!!  It was my FIRST paycheck in my profession.  Although I was a student, it still felt GREAT!  Just remember- EVERY major event in life is a scrapbook page just waiting to be formed!

Have a great week!

~Leah~

Home Decor by me :)

Well, when we moved recently I wanted a new look for our home- but we were on a budget (eek!).  So with a little help from my Silhouette, vinyl, a HUGE canvas, paint and some patience I ended up with a big painting to go over the couch that I absolutely love!  Part of it was stenciled, and part was freehanded.  I started out with a blank white canvas.  I hope this will inspire you to make something for your home that you love!

~* Inviting ALL GUESTS to Follow*!~

Hello everyone!  I'm super excited about new people checking out my blog- I'm so happy you dropped by!  PLEASE hit "follow" on the left side of the screen so that I can send you updates of anything really fun or interesting happening in the crafty world!

Thank you **Thank you**Thank you** Thank you**

~*Cards & Cookies*~

Doesn't that just sound yummy? I am so VERY excited that I got a scrapbook table for our guest room over the weekend!!!  Now I can scrap and create and not have to worry about the dining table. :)  I made a card for a few friends who are very dear to my heart this week.  Also,  I was in a baking mood over the weekend and created these DELICIOUS peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies.  I WISH you could taste one!  I'm pretty excited that they turned out alright, because to be honest- I haven't baked completely from scratch in a little while (since the bread incident :) ).  Enjoy!!

Friends are Flowers Card

~* Kid Cards*~

It's back to school time for everyone- including a couple of kids who are dear to my heart!  One is starting 1st grade, and the other is playing soccer this year.  These are the encouragement cards my husband and I sent them earlier this week.  Hope you enjoy!!

Hope you enjoy them!!  Have a great day!!

~*Rockin Back to School Party*~

In the spirit of everyone going back to school, I did this layout of our "Rockstar Pre-Party" for our college's Spring party.  These were my favortie two rockers.  We had friends over and it was a blast!  I love this layout because it is so out of my comfort zone with the grunge!  Thanks for checking the blog and I hope to post more over the weekend!
                                                     PS- Happy birthday to Rocker #1!!!

My favorite "Rockers"

~*Cricut Software*~

I hope you had a GREAT weekend!  I enjoyed a crop Friday night with an old friend and the rest of the weekend with family.  I have had several people ask me about the Cricut software programs.  Although I have a Silhouette, I have done some research on the Cricut software. 

The Cricut Company has a software program called "Cricut Design Studio".  This software allows you to see your cuts on your computer using the cartridges that you already have.
To learn more visit their website: http://www.cricut.com/cds/

A snapshot of the Cricut Design Studio software:

The next software is the "Sure Cuts a Lot" Program which is "an extremely easy program to allow you to cut your True Type fonts and various shapes on your CricutTM Machine. With the combination of using your Fonts. importing custom artwork and drawing your own shapes, the possibilities are endless!" With this program you NO LONGER HAVE TO BUY CARTRIDGES!! 

                            Here's a screenshot of the software program:

You can get more information and purchase the software at http://www.scrappingtable.com/

Here's a video to show you more about the Sure Cuts a Lot program:

 

Lastly, there is also another program called "Make The Cut." This program is similar to the Sure Cuts A Lot software in that you don't have to purchase cartridges.  The website blurb: " Make The Cut! allows you to easily cut virtually any shape you can imagine (including TrueType Fonts) using your personal cutting machine without needing to purchase extra cartridges."

A screenshot of the program:

Learn more at their website: http://www.make-the-cut.com/

I hope this helps all those of you with the Cricut.  If you don't have an electronic cutter, I have a Silhouette and LOVE it!!  I couldn't do half my crafts without it!!  It allows you to create using true type fonts on your computer and no cartridges are involved. 

Take a peek at all the things you could cut FOR FREE with the Silhouette, Make The Cut, or Sure Cuts A Lot software: http://1001freefonts.com/

~*Leah*~

Door Prize Jars for Diabetes

Hello!!  I hope you had a GREAT day!  My friend and I made these jars to be door prizes at the American Diabetes Association's Step Out Walk team captains meeting.  They were SO much fun to make and SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE! We had a great time.  They all have the same logo, but the filled ones are hard to see.  Hope you enjoy!!~~