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anniversary card

Remember the 50th anniversary I went to San Diego for?   Here is the card I made, I also double dutied it by teaching it at a card class last month, as well.  Work smarter, not harder I say.  I love that I can use my personal creations and turn around and use in my business.  It's like getting paid to craft!

  

Like I said I used it for a class I taught and it got a little beat up.  I just didn't have a spare second to snap a photo before I sent the good one off.  This was my sample and was really just a "sloppy copy" but you can get the idea here.  I used the Stella paper collection, Card Word Puzzle stamp set (one of my favs, super versatile), Sunset Mini-Medley,and Shimmer Brads. (All Close To My Heart supplies)  If you re-create a flower like this one be sure to stamp several and cut them out and stack them to add dimension.  I also used foam tape in between the layers to stack it up. I folded the paper strip at 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch, 2 1/2 inch, 3 inch, 4 inch, 4 1/2 inch and so on.  It makes for a neat paper pleat.  It's good for scrapbooking too.  If you want one to reach across a whole 12 inch page you'll need to attach two strips together.  Shop online at https://cherielynn.myctmh.com

Here's us on the flight down to San Diego. We are lucky to have a happy little traveler.

 

 

oops!

I saw this in the news and wanted to share.  On a recent British Airways flight the crew accidently played the recorded prep for a water landing announcement. You can read the story here.  

gift idea - candy booklets

Here is a fun, quick, and easy handmade gift project.  These make great stocking stuffers!  They also work easily with other holidays ike Easter, Halloween, and Valentines.  Make a fun twist to use for birthday favors, wedding favors, or table place settings.  You would also make a good teacher gift.

I made a bunch of these and just kept them handy for holiday giving like hostess gifts or to give away at appoinments like the doctors office and nail salon.  You'll be amazed at how pleased people are when they receive this unexpected gift.  It REALLY IS better to give than to recieve.

I also sent these out to all the gals on my Close To My Heart team.

The stamp set is I Believe from Close To My Heart I used the 2 inch scallop punch and the 1 1/4 circle punch.  Wam Bam Thank you Ma'am.  So fast and easy.  The stocking in this stamp set is one of the cutest I've seen.  

I cut the booklet at 3 inches by 6 1/2.  Score 3 inches from each side to get the 1/2 inch "binder".  Decorate the front as you wish.

I used Ghiradelli chocolates for these and wrapped and folded them in have in patterned paper cut 6 x 6. I used the Believe paper collection by Close To My Heart.  This paper has been great for all kinds of Christmas craft projects.  

Time to add the ribbon tie.  I cut mine about 16 inches.  It's longer than you need but makes it easier when it's long like this to tie the ribbon.  Then you can cut it down once tied.

 Now you're ready to put it all together.  It's a wrap!!

I hope this is helpful to make your own little candy booklets.  Be sure to send me any pictures of your own craftiness!!

Thanks for visting www.awescrap.com 

 

love your layout - vacation

Did you enjoy a fabulous vacation or just a weekend away?  Re-live and share all your vacation memories when you archive your summer vacation; it's a snap, watch and see for yourself!

  

how to haggle like a pro

If you are like me, I hate shopping flea markets and antique shops because of the price game.  You don't want to insult the seller but you also don't want to over-pay either.  I know it's the way it goes so here's what I do, just ask "is this price negotiable"?  Now just offer less than you'd be willling to pay.  If it's marked $100 but your buy it for $80, offer $60 and work up from there.     

be a beach babe

Tips to keep you lookin' good on the beach...

Love the beach, hate the sand? To get stick on sand off, sprinkle baby powder into a dry towel and rub swiftly to remove stuck-on sand.

To look your best in swimsuit photos, suck in your stomach, arch out your bum, stand slightly sideways, and keep your weight on the front leg so the muscle is flexed.  I'm thinking I'd better pratice this a few times, but it's advice from the trainer of Victoria Beckham so it must work, then again isn't she tiny?  What on earth could she be sucking in? 

Highlight your tan with a fun orange pedicure. 

Don't forget your sunscreen!  

Ok, so now I am dying to hit the beach. 

do you some fun in your life?

See what all the fun is about.  Join in the fun in May and get a starter kit for 1/2 off PLUS the National Scrapbook Kit ($34.95) for FREE!!   You'll also receive a life-time discount on Close To My Heart purchases. Sign up online!  Put some magic in your life!!  This is the most fun I've ever had!  You have to see this video to believe it!  Thanks for visting www.awescrap.com  

 

skiing vail over the holiday?

Get "locals" discounts at this site, truelocaldeals for the Vail valley.

protect your skin

Did you know... you should wear sunscreen even when you fly?  Airplane windows don't filter out UVA rays.  At high altitudes, the UV rays are 3x stronger than on the ground.  The UVA rays are the ones that cause wrinkles, dryness, sagging skin, hyperpigmentation, and pre-mature aging.  

how to haggle

It's almost the summer market season.  If you love it like I do but hate the process of haggling here is a little guide to make it go a little easier.

First decide up front how much you are willing to pay.  At bigger markets some vendors will have the same items that will make comparison shopping easier.

Find out the asking price.  Sometimes the salesperson will start by offering your a special deal straightaway.

Counteroffer less than the asking price.  The salesperson will likely respond with a higher price.

Politely thank them and slowly walk away instead of making another counteroffer.  They will most likely offer you a lower price.

Decide if this is a price you are willing to pay.

Good luck!