Layout-a-Week Banners

Hey everyone!  Just wanted to swing by and let you know I am still here...still working away...today, over at the Layout-a-Week blog with a fun layout.  Be sure and check it out.  Lots of banners and some fun photos from out day at Six Flags in Valencia last summer.

Hugs.

Circles of Fun - Photobooth Backdrop

Hey everyone!  I wanted to share with you this project I made a bit ago for Core'dinations.  A photobooth backdrop.  It is super easy to make, and looks fabulous as a background.

Circles of Fun Photo Booth Backdrop Supplies:

• Core'dinations Color Cardstock-Brights
• Dazzle-it Rattail cord
• Circle Cutter
• Sewing Machine, glue, tape or staples

Step 1:  Select four colors of cardstock and cut large circles from two of each color.  I cut 16 circles from each 12x12 sheet of paper with my Cricut, but you could use a manual die cut machine, or even hand cut the shapes.  I ended up with a total of 128 circles which was more than enough to create a five foot wide backdrop.

Step 2:  Mix all shapes together to form a random pattern.

Step 3:  With sewing machine create garlands of eight to twelve circles by running machine with empty thread between each shape.  If you don't want to sew, you could glue, tape, or even staple the circles onto cording.

Step 4:  Tie garlands to cording using a simple knot across a cord.

Step 5:  For a five foot backdrop I cut the cord to approximately 6 feet, giving me enough cording on the ends to tie to my structure or tape to the wall.

I chose to hang my backdrop from tent poles, but you could easily tape it to a blank wall in your home.  There are many software packages available to take the photo booth photos for you, or you can have someone man the camera.  Whatever you decide, your friends and family are sure to have a great time.

Oh, and when packing it up till next time, gather each string and hold with a binder or paper clip so that the strands don't get tangled.  Trust me, that is no fun.  hee hee

If you are wondering what software to use?  I use Sparkbooth.  It is super simple to set up and run and we have used it many times with all ages to great success.

Merry Christmas

Hi everyone!  Stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas, from our house to yours.

Didn't get a photo of the fifth tree this year....but....

Hugs.

Gift Bags - SvgCuts

Hey everyone!  Hope all is well with you.  Can you believe it is just days till Christmas?  Eeek...well, to get ready for the holiday I made this fun trio of bags I found over at svgCuts.  Super cute.

Now, I didn't cut the actual bags, I just added the embellishments to some existing bags I had from Darice.  Made the whole process super quick and easy with my Cricut.

Of course I added a bit of stickles and a jingle bell to each.  Then, one for each child...of course I wrapped the gifts inside the bag.  Some people think I am crazy to wrap in a gift bag, but if I don't, they will see what's inside.  So....do you wrap the gift inside the bag?

Believe Christmas Banner- Clear Scraps

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a simple little banner I made for my niece.   I love the cute Believe Banner from Clear Scraps, and knew it would be perfect for her room.  (I did remove two of the pennants to make it fit better in her space, and no...the fence is not in her room.  lol)

Filled with vintage, childhood images and papers from October Afternoon, I knew she would enjoy this piece for years to come.  My sister is always asking for me to make things for her home.  hee hee

Sweet little stuffed animals, buttons, bling, and snowflakes, which were die cut from a Simon Says Stamps die,

and of course Santa coming down the chimney with his bag of goodies to place under the tree.

How will you decorate this holiday season?  Do you do anything in your children's rooms?

Gift Bag Trio - Core'dinations

Hey everyone!  Hope you are had a great weekend.  Things here are crazy, between swim meets, the holidays, and getting ready for CHA.  Well, sorry if I haven't been around much.

But, I wanted to let you know that I have this trio of gift bags up on the Core'dinations blog today with complete tutorials.  So easy to make and they look totally adorable under the tree.


Hugs.

Holiday House Mini Album

Hey everyone!  I wanted to pop by today and share with you this little holiday house mini album I made using the fun House Mini Album from Clear Scraps.

I chose the House Album because I thought it would make a perfect winter theme.  With bits of "snow" made from ric rac and a holiday color palette, Pink Paislee papers,  this mini came together in no time.

I am not nearly organized enough for a December Daily, but with this sweet little mini all that I need to do is add a few photos to document my month.  Thanks for stopping by.