Heartfelt Thanks

Can I just say how much I love teaching Workshops on the Go (WOTG)?  I get to hang out with a wonderful group of women while chatting and creating two gorgous layouts.  I try to have everyone's favorite beverages on hand (for Jenny it's Sugar Free Red Bull, Audrey likes my pina colada slushies, Betsy usually sticks to water or juice and my Skype CA friend, Jenn, pours a glass of red wine) and some roasted almonds or M&Ms.

I guide everyone through the layouts using the WOTG guide, CTMH how-to books and the pages I've already completed.  It's easy, fun and we end the night having accomplished something!  How many times can you say you've done all of that in an evening?

I've really grown close to these women, too.  As a thanks, I always make a card (or find one in my stash) to give them.  Here's the one I created for Wednesday's Wonderland WOTG.  Inside the card, I stamped the sentiment "Heartfelt Thanks" from the My Acrylix stamp set that comes with the WOTG.

If you'd like to join me for a future WOTG, leave me a comment below!

Let It Snow

As a former third grade teacher, I sometimes miss being in front of a group of kids teaching.  I also love sharing my passion for scrapbooking.  Thankfully, I'm fortunate enough to teach an after school class to a group of girls from first through fifth grade at my boys' elementary school.

Registration is next Tuesday night and I wanted to showcase at least one layout the kids would complete.  I chose the Wonderland paper pack and the title Let It Snow, in hopes that we might inspire Mother Nature to dump a bit of the white stuff on Leesburg.

Here's the layout:

Close up of the corner with Designer Brads - Rhinestone

I love how the layout turned out!  It's simple enough for these elementary students but still impressive.  And, I know they're going to love the Sparkles and Rhinestone Brad.  I love CTMH's zip strips (the arch showcased in the close up photo above), so easy but adds a great touch!  Here's a list of my materials:

• White Daisy cardstock
• Twilight cardstock and ink
• Gray Flannel cardstock and ink
• Wonderland paper
• My Acrylix Friendship Alphabet
• My Acrylix Wonderland WOTG
• Bulk Sparkles
• Designer Brads, Rhinestone

If you have a daughter at BBES in grades 1-5, I hope she'll consider joining me for a great after school class!

January Calendar

Last year I intended to make my own calendar and the year flew by.  How does time pass so quickly?  Anyhow, this year I'm working on my calendar and love how it's turning out, despite the fact that it's too big for my regular calendar spot!

What do you think so far?

I used the CTMH "How-to" book, Reflections, which is full of one-page layouts.  The Wonderland Paper Pack was a perfect fit for this photo of my boys when they were two and four-years-old.  I love how easy using the Close To My Heart Monthly Calendar is, and it's only $7.95!

Let me know if I can help you complete your own calendar for 2012!