Monday, February 2, 2009

Love CD Album Tutorial

Love Mini Album
CD Folder Album Tutorial
By Gerriann Armstrong

Materials:
Bo Bunny Paper
*Sweetie Pie Sigh
*Sweetie Pie Squeeze
*Sweetie Pie Snuggle
*Sweetie Pie Accessories Sticker Sheet
Close To My Heart
*Sweetleaf Cardstock
*Black Cardstock
*Sparkles (Kaiser Rhinestones)
*Prisma Glitter
EK Success
*Photo Corner Fancy Punch
Stampin Up!
*Arrows Punch
*Vintage Brads
Creative Imaginations
*Olive Rhinestones #18836
*Red Rhinestones #18834
*Black Velvet Floral #18830
Adhesive
*Tombo Mono Adhesive
*Miss Elizabeth Foam Squares
*Terrifically Tacky/Redline Tape
Ribbon
Studio G! Stamp
Cardboard CD Album (www.uline.com)

Cutting Guide:
Sweetie Pie “Sigh”
3 7/8 X 5
5 X 5
4 X 4 1/2
Sweetie Pie "Squeeze"
4 1/2 X 4 1/2 (2)
3 1/2 X 5
Solid Side:
2 X 2 (2)
4 3/4 X 4 3/4 (2)
3 3/4 X 1 3/4
2 3/4 X 2 3/4
3 5/8 X 3 5/8
Sweetie Pie “Snuggle”
4 X 3
4 1/2 X 4 1/2
3 X 4 1/2
Stripe Side:
4 ¾ X 3
1 X 3 (4)
4 ½ X 4 ½
1 ½ X 4 ½
Sweetleaf Cardstock (CS)
5 X 12
4 ¾ X 4 ¾ (6)
5 X 5 (2)
2 ½ X 3 ½
Black Cardstock (CS)
4 ¼ X 3 ¼
2 ¾ X ¾
2 ¾ X 2 ¼
2 ¾ X 2 ¾ (2)
3 ½ X 2 ¾
2 ¼ X 3 ¼
½ X 4 ½
3 ¼ X 4 ½

CD book Construction Instructions:
1. Score the 5” X 12” Sweetleaf Cardstock at 5, 5 ½, 6, 6 ½, 7, 7 ½, and 8. Slip the now accordion folded CS in CD Album centering the accordion fold in the spine of the CD Album. Secure with Adhesive.
2. Create the 6 pages using the Sweetleaf CS 4 ¾ X 4 ¾ as your bases.
3. Once pages are completed then apply redline tape to the accordion fold and to the opposite backside of the complete page.
4. Adhere pages to accordion folds.
5. Using the “Sigh” 5 X 5 square adhere to the front inside over of the CD Album with adhesive.
6. Using the “Sigh” 3 7/8 X 5 adhere to the front of the back inside pocket folding the extra paper inside the pocket.

Photos:
Front Cover:

Inside Front Cover and Page 1:

Page 2 and Page 3:

Page 4 and Page 5:

Page 6 and Back Inside Cover:



Back Cover:




If you make up a cute book be sure to come back and leave me a link so that I can see it. Hope your monday is fabulous!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Birthday Present for Barbie Lover!!


I made this clothing storage/organizer for a girl in DS class at school for her birthday. She turned 6. Her mom loved it. I am sure that you wont believe it either but I could not find any Barbie wrapping paper anywhere I spent 3 days looking for it. I wanted to cover the box with it. So I had to settle with some outfits from a paperdoll book that the neighbor found for me as everyone was looking for the wrapping paper in thier closets. DS classmate loved the box and since she recieved a few new Barbie outfits with accessories I am sure that it will be used.

The box is from Creative Imaginations. Love them. The tag is a tag from the CTMH Brag and Tag Album stamped with watermelon and bubblegum ink. CTMH Believe alphabet, outlined with black legacy writers. It was a fun project.

DS went to a second birthday party this weekend. I made a really cute play area for her littlest petshop animals and polly pockets. I will try to get that posted in the next few days! Enjoy!

Friday, January 23, 2009

I love you card kit.

















I love Aaron Browns blog (www.aaronsbooth32.blogspot.com) and a few weeks ago she posted a great little card kit. I had so much fun making this kit for a lady who made slippers for my son for Christmas. It was so much. I used the Valenintes Bo Bunny paper and also my cuttle bug for the embossed die cut heart. It is so brite and pretty! I love it.

Aaron has some really cute templates that she is selling for Operation Smile. I love the one with the little drawers. I have a project with that template that I will post soon!

Have a great Friday!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Valentines Day Layout

This layout uses the Cuttlebug Mickey Combo Die, Mickey Love Accessories, the Corset Die, Textile Embossing folder (for texture on the dress). This uses Bo Bunny Paper, CTMH Cardstock, Rusty Pickle Chipboard, SU Chunky Glitter, Fiskers Punches-Flourishes, Kaiser Rinestones, Joann's Toole. It was so much fun to make! Enjoy!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Valetines Day Class- kids 6-12


Here are the items that I will be teaching for a kids class ages 6-12 at a Stamp for All on Jan 30th and also on Feb. 9th. Call the store to register!

Class Fee is $22.00. If the classes do not completley fill kits will be available for purchase after Feb 10th. Post a comment if interested.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Remember Me?

December came and went in berms of snow and snow days from school. Harrison turned 6 years old. It is really good for the routine to be back to normal again.

I have been teaching at A Stamp 4 All (www.astamp4all.com) and loving it! I have loved meeting everyone and hanging out with them. I have been creating and collecting supplies too! So here are a few projects to share with you. I hope to be able to update my blog a few days per week. At least that is my goal.

I participated in a SCS Pirate Layout Swap and here are my pages:















I am teaching this Love Mini CD Album using the New Valentines Bo Bunny Paper:



Sunday, November 9, 2008

How about a Card?


There was a weekend challenge over on SCS in the WishRak forum. I actually made 11 different cards this weekend. Some are ok and others I love here are 2 of my favorites.















Saturday, November 8, 2008

Leaving- Close To My Heart

Dear Friends,

It is with a sad heart that I will be resigning as a consultant with Close to My Heart effective immediately. I love the company, products, friendships, and all the wonderful blessings that my involvement has been with Close To My Heart and the Stamping Tweekers Teams.

There are some truly bright things in my family’s future. My son has started Kindergarten in an Integrated All Day Kindergarten Class where he is very successful.

I have also joined the staff as a Volunteer Parent Advocate for Families Together for People with Disabilities. I finally feel that I am able to help other families through the hidden paths of social services to get the things that they need to provide opportunities for an independent successful life for their loved one.

Taking time for my family and those things that are dear to my heart is the one great blessing that comes from moving forward.

For your Close To My Heart Supplies needs please feel free to order from one of my very dear friends, Kara Schmidt. Her website is www.karaschmidt.myctmh.com or call her at 509-324-2903.

I will be teaching papercrafting projects at the Stamp 4 All in the upcoming weeks. Check out their website www.dawnsastamp4all.blogspot.com for projects, dates, and times.

Thank you again for all you wonderful support and friendship the past 3 years with Close To My Heart. I look forward to chatting with each one of you and sharing my new adventure with you. Check out my blog to learn about what I have been up to: www.scrapandstampcreations.blogspot.com

Sincerely,
Gerriann Armstrong
509-279-046

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Washington Autism Advocacy Group


Washington Autism Advocacy(WAA) is a grass roots state-wide coalition of families with children affected by an autism spectrum disorder.

WAA has become a leading voice in the rights of children with autism in Washington state. Our members come from all walks of life and with many experiences, but one core belief binds us together – that our children deserve to be given every opportunity to become productive members of our community.

Over the past two years, WAA has introduced legislation focused on effectively supporting children with autism. WAA has been instrumental in passing two critical pieces of legislation supporting autism including "Honoring Individuals with Autism - HR 4697 SR 8724"and "SSB6743 Regarding Training and Guidelines for Teachers of Students with Autism, and the Educational Guidelines for Parents and Educators of Students with Autism."

Our 2008-09 legislative agenda focuses on bringing Autism Insurance Parity(AIP) to Washington state. For updates on AIP visit our website http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/

To learn more about the WAA, thier work and how you can help please visit thier website and sign up to get the legislative updates and help where you can!


Saturday, October 25, 2008

Pay It Forward RAK from VirtualYvonne

I was truly blessed to recieve the most wonderful box from the man in brown yesterday. Thank you again Yvonne. It included the most wonderful things!

Description of items:

It has the most amazing things in it:MM tool kit, Magnetic tin holders, MM gameboard chipboard letters, Fiskers Corner Hearts punch, 4 mounted stamps, Brown ribbon on a closepin, White twill on a closepin, pink ribbon on a closepin, Metal rimmed tags, hundreds of hearts brads, debossed stickers, Chipboard stars, halloween tags, rub on transfers, purple ribbon, blue ribbon,brown ribbon,red ribbon, and finally orange ribbon.

This gift today was truely a suprise and a wonderful offering from you! Thank you from the bottom and the top of my heart!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Oh Joy Mini Album

This is the mini album that I will be teaching in at the local stamp store in November. It uses the Cosmo Cricket Oh Joy clooection and the Bare Naked Ornaments with diecuts. I so love the colors! I am so excited about teaching the class!

I will be at a stamp and scrap weekend! I am looking forward to going! Enjoy!







Sunday, October 12, 2008

Fall has Arrived here!





Yesterday I took Harrison and the neighbor and her kids to Finch Arboritium. We took some wonderful photos of the kids and us too!
These are some of my favorite photos that we took!
Enjoy!



Friday, October 10, 2008

Back on a Roll!




I have been creating some mini albums in the past few days. They are too cute. Just need to take the time to take photos. Here are a few more christmas cards until then...

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

My Christmas Cards For StampingTweekers Team Swap











Christmas Cards for Class

I have been trying for 3 days to get Blogger to take my photos. Finally this evening they are finally working.

I know that it has been forever since I last posted. I have been busy. I never thought that having a kindergartener would take so much time. We are settled into the Intergrated Kindergarten Class and Harrison is doing well.
This is a card from my upcoming Christmas Card Class in November. I used a template posted by another consultant using the Evensong Paper Pack. Enjoy the photos and I hope to get a few more up in the next day or two.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Wow Where did August Go?!

I ahve a great deal to share with everyone! A really awesome tutorial, blog candy, a pay it forward, and some artwork.

My little guy will start Kindergarten on Tuesday and I cant tell you how nervous I am about that!

We are prepared for that so I have been working on my new display board swap and some other things.

Hopefully you can hang in there and will check back within the next week for some much needed updating here!

Gerriann

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

4th of July/Christmas In July Cards












Here are the great cards. I am so excited about these cards!
I used the same sktech for each of the cards and they turned out adorable. I am sure everyone will love them tonight! More Later!

Secret Sister Package


I got a wonderful package of goodies from my secret sister Sandy Dollard. There were tons of idea cards and also a stickease pack, creative clips, and sticker sheets, and oodles of ideas! Thanks for being my pal Sandy! I am looking forward to the next round!

Monday, June 16, 2008

Blog Break

Well I sure did over do it. I have a superficial blood clot in my leg that if we had not caught it could have become a DVT. So anyone who knows me will tell you these just kill me and put me out of commision for at least a week if not longer. So I have done nothing but lay on the couch since Saturday evening. My dear friend Suzanne shared a therapy stocking with me so at least I can walk on it if I have to. The pain meds make me tired and it is so hard to keep track of a busy little guy by yourself in this state. I know that staying off of it and keeping it elevated with speed the recovery. So that is what I plan on doing for the next week or so!

I am planning a scrapbook bingo with a few of my customers and other consultants so for those of you I will be calling you to let you know the details.

Good thing we have a laptop and wireless access so that at least I can do some business things!

Until next week!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Pre-School Graduation




My baby is so grown up! I knew that Kindergarten was coming but boy it really seems so real right now!