November Wood Blocks

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We went to visit my brother and future sister-in-law! What fun! Look how cute these wood blocks turned out! I LOVE making these! They make great gifts too! I gave one to my brother and future sister-in-law for their house. Now, off to make some Winter wood blocks! Will post them soon!

A Charming Tale!

So, have you heard of Origami Owl? This company has living lockets that tell a story through little charms that are placed inside the lockets. It is like wearing a shadow box around your neck! What makes these charms unique is that you can change them out day to day or outfit to outfit-so many charms to choose from.

I ordered this Origami Owl chain and locket for my future sister-in-law's birthday. Inside, I placed her first name initial and her birthstone. Then, I purchased other charms to tell the story of how she met my brother. I used my scrapbooking tools to create this little card for her. An envelope template was used to create the little pockets which held the charms: hair dryer, scissors, bow and arrow, American Flag, crystal dangle, cowgirl boot, ring. This is how it turned out:

She loved it! It made for a great birthday gift!

My Makeup Paint Can!

How cute is this! I needed a place to keep my makeup brushes. So, when out at a craft store, I found these cute, clear pails with handles. They come in all different sizes! I took a 12 x 12 piece of chevron blue scrapbook paper, cut to size, and inserted it into the pail. To the outside of the pail, I added an adhesive initial "T."

I added some decorative marbles inside and added ribbon to the top rim, as well as, on each side of the handle. Finally, I added the brushes and here it is! So easy and convenient for storing my makeup brushes! I plan on decorating the other two pails in owl décor to give as Christmas gifts!

Wood Blocks

My weekend project! How cute! My husband and I teamed up for this crafty project. He cut the wood to size and smoothed the edges. Then, I did the rest! I can't wait to make more wood blocks this weekend!

"I Do" Chipboard and Paper Bag Album

I made this for a special "Bride-to-be" who will be getting married next fall. I thought that she could put her bridal shower pictures in this little mini. Orange and Green will be the theme!

Here are all of the pages (It will hold 21 pictures):

Landscaping Walls

Our Landscaping Walls are finished! Now for the fun part, to fill the tiers with bushes, trees, and flowers. Oh, how I love the Fall season! Any suggestions for types of trees to consider for these top and bottom wall tiers?

We have a ginkgo tree here in this half wall out in front of our house. We hope to have it all landscaped and finished by the end of October. :)

"I Love My Dog" Chipboard and Paper Bag Album

Summer is slowly slipping away! This little album is one that I managed to complete during the busy summer months. I used a variety of dog scrapbook paper and embellishments. I love the sparkle that some of the pieces have-especially on the back cover! Take a look!