2013 Convention Swap- PERFECT BLEND

I had so much fun at Convention this year, it had definitely been tooooo long.  Just seeing old friends, meeting new ones, the excitement, learning, and so on! Such a fun and motivating time.  I am still collecting my thoughts and admiring the amazing swaps I received. You will see a lot over the next several weeks.  Let me start by sharing the swaps I made..  Here is number one, I just LOVE when a swap comes out even better than the original sketch. Yes, I sketch everything first!!

I loved this card sooo much I made it in 2 colors, note the second one is Starbucks Colors, the place of my daily addiction!!

Here are the supplies I used to make it:

Stamp Set: Perfect Blend

Paper:          Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Very Vanilla, Neutrals DSP (on Green card I used Chocolate Chip & Gumball Green)

Ink Pads:    Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar (Gumball Green & Chocolate Chip on Bottom)

Extras:        Chevron Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2⅜” Scallop Circle Punch, 1¾” Circle Punch, Early Espresso, Baker’s Twine, Scallop Edge Border Punch

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Details below:

 Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month* for the first two months.
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Convention 2013

I am sooo blessed to have gone to Convention 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT!  I am just one day back and organizing my thoughts, samples, and so much more!  I wanted to share with you a video from this years convention!!  This has truly been one of the biggest blessings in my life and I will  be celebrating 12 years this September!!

Here is a little taste of this past week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkV-faplyLs&feature=youtu.be

Right now is a great time to join my team, in addition to the awesome starter kit you will get to "Pick a FREE Project Kit."

Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013
Kit Options:
The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog and the last option is from the annual catalog.

Option	Kit Description	Item	Total Value
1	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132698	$29.90
2	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132697	$29.90
3	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit	133463	$19.95
4	Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle	131371 131372	$22.45

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2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #11

A Special Moment, makes for an extra special scrapbook spread!  Enjoy!

2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #12

Are you ready for the BEST Halloween costume EVER?  My 5yr old never ceases to surprise me with the costumes he chooses.  This was his costume in 2011, and it started all the fun, yet interesting costume challenge for me! Check this out..

Do you have pictures you want to create special pages with?  Contact me and I would love to help you out!

2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #10

Phew, I am getting close to the end of sharing my fun spreads from the fall scrapbook retreat, which means the 2013 Spring spreads are on the horizon!!  I LOVE sharing my memories, how about you!! Enjoy this spread from my son's Roly Poly Birthday Party.

Quick Masculine Birthday Card :)

I love to be able to throw together QUICK cards when I am in a hurry, so here is what I threw together yesterday for my hubby's birthday from some scrapbook paper scraps.  Isn't it fun! I just used a 1/4" Square punch and covered a chip board star. Simple is GOOOODD!

2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #9

This retreat weekend has been soooo awesome and ONE of the many reasons is the amazing food the owner makes for us.. Can you say PAULA DEAN style?  They are those recipes you just don't ask the ingredients.  So, here are a couple cute FOOD related pages from last fall..

2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #8

Here is some more CREATIVE stuff!  I would love to get creative with you, contact me for more info!!

GOING GOING GONE....

Can you believe it our RETIRED list is here!  Click HERE to check out what is going away and get your favorites NOW before they are gone.  You can order directly through me or through my website.  Contact me know if you have any questions!!
Happy Shopping!!  Christie

2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #7

I am enjoying a MUCH needed girls weekend while getting all kinds of creative. Before I reveal to you all of the awesome pages I have already created this weekend, I need to finish sharing last fall's pages...

So here we go...

Contact me to get creative!!

2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #6

I just printed my pumpking carving pictures from this past fall, and I can't wait to scrapbook them at my upcoming retrteat. I still have TONS of scrapbooking to catch up on from over the years, but while I am working on those, I try to keep up with recent events, makes me feel like I am on it, lol!!

Enjoy..

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2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #5

Enjoy some more fun scrapbooking fun, this was from a shower I threw for one of my besties!!  I made the cute Frog invite to...  SOOOOO excited my retreat is less than a month away!

2012 Fall Scrapbook Retreat #4

As I am working on printing pictures while at a crop night in preparation for my upcoming scrapbook retreat.. here is another fun spread from last fall..

Easter 2013 "Egg"ellence Food-a-Licious!

Not only did I have fun with scraps, but I LOVE making fun stuff with food!!  Here a couple Easter Treats I made this year...

Easter 2013 "Egg"ellence Scraptastic!

I have been having fun seeing what I can do with little time!! Here are some quick little ADORABLE (if I don't say so myself) cards I literally threw together in a matter of minutes using scraps out of my scrap bin..

Scrapbook Retreat 2012 Fall #3

Phew, I almost let to many days pass again without posting!!!  Here is another fun spread from last fall's retreat!  My 2yr old broke his femur last May (2012), the "How" is still unknown.  Here is 1 out of 2 spreads I have completed. I will have atleast 1 more spread to do.  Lots of pictures taken over 5 weeks in the Spica cast!  He was such a trooper!

Craft & Crop Night...

I have partnered up with my Friend Alyson, who is an awesome Creative Memories Consultant, to host monthly craft/crop nights.  You saw a few weeks ago the cute sign (Jesus knows me...) we made in April.. Now see what our April 6th project is.  I just put the finishing touches on it this morning..

Contact me on more class info!! We still have spaces available!!

PAPER PUMPKIN- Exciting New Offer!!

EXCITING NEW OFFER... Paper Pumpkin! Have you ever just wanted awesome Stampin supplies to show up at your door each month? Check out this awesome new program and join in on the fun! Stamping made EASY! Makes sure to choose me (Christie Hagerhjelm, TX) as your demonstrator :) Let me know if you have any questions!!  Click here to get started!!

You have a lot of flexibility with this program!  You can try it, you can choose from month to month, or you can just not think about it and enjoy your fun red box each month :)

Show Your Teachers - Latte Love

I love simple gifts that are OH SOOOO CUTE, combine that with my LOVE for Starbucks and what could better, I mean really?!.. Here is what I made for Drew to give his teachers at "Meet the Teacher" night.

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Old Heifer Reunion Invite 2012

Lucky You!  I thought I had already posted my Mom's Cow invite from last year, but NOPE not seeing it anywhere.  This turned out sooo cute if I don't say so myself.  I loved using a texture plate with my Big Shot (LOVE THOSE) and lots of punches. Did you know you can create just about anything with punches if you use a little creativity?  Let me know your thoughts!  My brain is already preparing for this years invite.. I think this is #12, I can't believe I have been making them for that long... ENJOY!!

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SALE-A-BRATION - TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!

Sale-a-Bration count down has begun, just a reminder the last day to take advantage of this awesome time and earn FREE exclusive product is March 22nd!!  Contact me today with questions and/or to place your order.  You can also place your order directly through my website.

Scrapbook 2012 Fall Retreat #2

Here is another fun spread...Can't believe this little man is almost 3 :(

Scrapbook 2012 Fall Retreat #1

Now onto the fun scrapbook pages I created last fall!! I am in the process of preparing for my spring retreat coming in May and I CAN'T WAIT!!  I can't capitalize that enough!!  I soooo look forward to my creative girl time!  So, here you go...

Thanks for baring with all these scrapbook posts! I feel so accomplished when I complete a spread, andit is so fun to share with all of you!

A Different Kind of Scrapbook Embellishments

Here is part II to the scrapbook... I thought it would be fun to see some of the embellisments upclose... SOOOOOO fun!!