Simply Scrappin' Christmas Cheer

My idea of taking it easy was to do something creative. I ordered the Stampin' Up! Simply Scrappin' Kit awhile ago...so, with that said, I wanted to create a 6x6 book. This kit was really simple and easy to use. I love the colors and all the die-cut adhesives that pull the look together. I did add some embellishments to take it up a knotch.

 I'll just have to remember to take  a picture a day in the month of December as we countdown all the way to the 25th. Or I can choose the top 25 pictures on Christmas Day...guess, we'll just have to wait and see how I end up filling up this book.

 25 spreads and 2 single pages were created using one kit. The extras were all embellishments, no additional cardstock was used. For reals!

This is all of what was left from the kit. Also, I used a little over half a sheet of SU! dimensionals.
Enjoy the spreads and hope you'll make one too. Let me know if you're interested in ordering this kit or go directly to my website to place an order.

Stampin' Up! Simply Scrappin' Christmas Cheer # 117401
Here's the link:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=117401

Maternity Leave

Tuesday (October 5th) was my first day of maternity leave and I must say that removing myself from work has made it so much more real. It might sound weird but I've forgotten how much I enjoy being at home, especially with Landon. I do wish that my energy levels were higher and that I really could spend some play time with him, but the truth is, I'm exhausted. We saw the doctor yesterday and he told me to take it easy and get more rest...I've never understood the meaning of taking it easy. I suppose I equate that to being lazy. But I will listen...I'll insert myself into Landon's world of play, eat and napping. Okay and maybe a little scrapbooking. That should bring the exceptionally high blood pressure down. At least we know that the baby's heartbeat sounded great and she continues to grow along with the size of my belly.

Tags Til Christmas & Christmas Collage

A simply made card that displays layers of textures.
Stampin' Up! materials: Tags Til Christmas stamp set, Christmas Collage stamp, Extra-Large Decorative Label punch, Ornament Punch, Bigz Die Scallop Squares Duo, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Paper Piercer, Jewel Basic Pearls. Colors: Read Red, Whisper White and Chocolate Chip.

My Cute Little Lion

I was cleaning out Landon's closet the other day...hoping to organize his clothes a bit to make room for his little sister's clothes and I came across this cute costume that Landon's cousins have handed down to him. Awww, so cute.

I have to note that I didn't get very far with organizing the closet. I'm gonna need to spend some serious time sorting everything.

Our Little Kangaroo Climber

Landon loves his new play area. We finally converted the enclosed 'blue box' and decided it was time to open it up and put together the Kangaroo Climber.

My New 64GB 3G Toy. It's Beautiful.

Norman bought me an iPad today. I have no idea why it's still in the box...what am I waiting for? It is sooo pretty in the box.

Letterpress: A New Crafting Option

Stampin' Up! is offering a new product lie...Letterpress Plates. So much fun! Another product to use with the Big Shot. The impression leaves a nice deboss look.

Stampin' Up! materials: Joyful Season Letterpress Plate, Real Red craft ink, Big Shot. The card is a piece of chipboard from a package of Stampin' Up! product.

October Demonstrator Hostess Club

Fall is here with a little shimmer.

Genius...I would have never guessed to use the wing from SU!'s bird punch to create these tulips. Super clever and fun!


I had a great time at Sandy Urbino's Demonstrator Hostess Club meet today. We all got to make three projects plus a bonus (the candle)...they were creative, fun and simple to make. I love them all. Thank you Sandy for being a great hostess/demonstrator.

Lunch was "Simply Delicious" and not to forget the yum yum pumpkin cupcakes with homemade whipcream (my absolute favorite) and the brownies. Oh wow, the brownies. They were yum-o!

Thank you Sandy!!!

Daddy and Landon

Landon mimics the parrot from across the street when he goes outside. It's one of the funniest things. I'm going to have to try and record it.

Simply Adorned

Stampin' Up!'s Simply Adorned Charms, Chain and Baubles was so much fun to create a wearable piece. The charm size on this necklace is 1"x1 1/4" Beveled Glass Front.

The small charm you see in this necklace is 5/8" x 5/8" square charm.

The charms are two-sided...I loved the hidden surprise with a picture with Landon. In the small square charm is a picture of Norman and Landon.


I had so much fun playing around with all the baubles and just trying to decide where to place them. At the end, I placed them all on the same side. It was so much fun to wear. The Simply Adorned Chain is 34". Enjoy!

Self Expression

The little guy loves to express himself...he certainly does not hide how he's feeling.

Artist in training

Earlier in the week we discovered that Landon loves to scribble. But again...what kids doesn't. I have to say that he sat still in one spot for over 20 minutes. Totally amazing and fun to watch him play.

French Foliage

Planning ahead is on the brains these days as I count down the days before baby girl Lau arrives. Had my doctors appointment today and everything is going accordingly.

Stampin' Up! product: French Foliage stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, Texture Cuts Wood Sheet, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon(retired), Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Metallic Brad. Colors: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Whisper White.

TDS work visit with Mom

Landon came with me to work this morning before his Auntie came to pick him up. He loved sitting at the desk and was very content drawing. Little did I know that when I wanted to carry him off to go play with toys...we was going to be upset. Silly mom, why would I want him wandering around when he was perfectly happy to sit and draw.

Landon's teething again...

Landon walks around like a leaking faucet...the drool is intense. He's been a good sport despite all the discomfort of the molars coming in.

Paper Pumpkins

I lifted this idea out of the Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog and I have to say that they were easy and a whole lot of fun to make. I took 25 strips of 5/8" x 6" strips to create this pumpkin. Enjoy!

The last of the 40th Celebrations

Happy Birthday Barbara! So happy that we were able to celebrate with you...although a month early, it was awesome to close out the year in Newport Beach. Safe travels back to Austin. It was great seeing you and Greg.

The boys were there but we only got a picture of the girls.

34 weeks

We were lucky enough to get away from extreme heat and head to Newport Beach. It was still warm but it was breezy and much much more comfortable.

Landon @ 14 months

Happy 14 months Landon. Just this last week, Landon has mastered walking. This has got to be one of the biggest milestones to date. It is so much fun to see him walk because you can see the joy and happiness in his face as he cruises around the house. He loves it!

Time for another haircut after 7 weeks. Don't let this picture fool you...he started by sitting still but then he needed to be distracted in order to get his haircut done right.

Here's the finished look...Landon's second haircut by Christina.

Landon playing with cousin Evan's toys.

The interaction between the two was fun to watch. Landon kept trying to interact and play with Evan but Evan wanted nothing to do with Landon. I would say it's the first time that they have been together where they were both walking. When Evan was able to stand, Landon was barely learning to crawl. So it was really cool to see them walking around. I'll have to admit that Landon was destructive and Evan was more mild and understood how to play with his toys. Landon will get there (fingers crossed). Landon is 4 months younger.

It has been a long day of play for Landon. He went without his second nap (probably wasn't a good idea)..this is how Daddy found Landon after he fell asleep. Seriously, this was not staged. Landon managed to get all his friend piled on top of him.

33 weeks

33 weeks...7 more to go. The baby weighs a little over 4 pounds and the head size is measuring at 34 weeks (no surprise here). She is super active and I can constantly feel her move around, especially as her space in my belly is getting tight.

I spent the afternoon with my childhood friends in Palos Verdes at the Terranea Resort for a birthday celebration with Charlotte. It was an awesome time as we sat on the deck overlooking the ocean catching up over a yummy lunch. It was the first time all year that the eight of us celebrated together.

What the...

Oh boy. What the...? I thought Po-Po(Grandma) had put the curlers in his hair but it was apparently, my sister! I guess she is really excited about the impending arrival of her niece. It's crazy to see the big o' smile on Landon's face. I should mention that Po-Po has curlers in her hair all the time. "Aiya" is what I have to say about this photo.

Bitty Boxes

Bitty Boxes with embossed designs. Size: 2.5" square, .75" height

Fancy Favor Bags

I spent the last couple of evenings making 100 Fancy Favor bags...

...here's what they look like flat...

...all you would need to do is is to pull the backing off the tape to adhere the bottom flaps. You can easily untie the bow to put your goodies inside.

...here is the bundle. Wow. What to make next?

September Demonstrator Hostess Club

Just wanted to share the projects we made today at our Demonstrator Hostess Club with Tracey Nelson. Thank you for all the awesome projects.

31 weeks

A beautiful day in Coronado Island. We sat in the sun, if was a very comfortable 75 degrees, the water was freezing cold but the sand was warm, soft and sparkled of gold. We sat under a beach umbrella and watch the dolphins swim. One fine day. Photo taken: Sept 6, 2010

Happiness Always

Stampin' Up! materials: Stampin' Up! Growing Green stamp set, Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper, blender pen. Color: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, More Mustard

I also have to give credit to a demonstrator that I CASED this card from...sorry, I should have written her name down. Thanks for the inspiration.