January Projects!

I have been busy creating and finishing up my to do list!  I played with Ustream today and walked thru each of these albums.  You can check them out in detail there!  The direct link is:Gerriann Creates

Here are some photos of the projects: (sorry about the photos being weird next time I will download them to my computer first.

Happy New Year-USTREAM Class Announcement

Hi everyone and Happy New Year.

This year I made a decision to do what I loved more and worry about the things that I have little or no control over less.  (OK so maybe I wont worry less but I can try).

Since late October I have been on a crafting mission.  I made many gifts for Christmas 2011 out of my paper stash and learned a ton from Laura Denison at http://followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/ and my projects using her patterns and kits are amazing!  Everyone loved them.

I have also been creating a bit on my own as well.  I have a multi-class workshop that will start at the end of January 2012 creating a 12X12 school year album for PK-12th grade.  It was inspired by my Friend Kara at the last Scrapbook Retreat in Northeastern Washington.  I will have dates, project information, and times posted after I return from our Winter Scrapbook Retreat which is next weekend.

For now I have a project to share that shows how to use the Rock the Block Promotion from Close to My Heart that is available until January 31st, 2012 for $15 with a $25 qualifying purchase on my website: http://gerriannarmstrong.myctmh.com/ or will be available without the exclusive stamp set February 1st, 2012 for $14.95 + tax & shipping.

I was inspired by a blog post from the Graphic 45 Design Team and fell in love with this from Sherry Cheever: http://g45papers.typepad.com/graphic45/2011/12/friday-dec-30th-blog-petaloo-sherry-tara-yuka.html

She made her version out of wood, cutting and sanding, and carving her stand.  I fell in love and knew I could create something similar out of chipboard and the wonderful Wings Paper (Retired-CTMH) that I have had in my stash.  So after some help from my wonderful husband (Thanks Hunny!) I had some dimensions and a plan to start creating the project.  Many who know me know that I am a super fast crafter but this project took me almost a week to get it just the way that I wanted it to be!  So without further ado here is my monthly perpetual calendar:

I will be putting together a class kit for my customers using the brand new Lucy Paper Collection at the End of January which will include a cutting guide and step by step directions-sorry due to CTMH policy:  I am unable to sell the cutting guide and step by step directions without the class kit however this will be my first Live Ustream show on January 29th, 2012 at 1:00 PST at  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gerriann-s-scrapbooking-show . It will be my very first show so please be kind and patient!  :)

It was super fun to create..yep those are the rock the block blocks...they take color amazingly well and without ink streaking.  The boxes at the bottom are 100% hand made and the letters and numbers are cut out using the Exclusive Art Philosophy Collection.

I will be posting a list of supplies needed to complete this project.

I look forward to hearing from you and having you join me as we create this fun project.

Christmas Cards

25 Years of Memories Mini Album!

Love this album!  Cant wait for my husbands work to see it and fill it full of memories!  Enjoy!

Blog Hop!

It has been forever since I posted here.  Love my facebook page.  But there is an awesome blog hop over at Clear Snap!  Check it out!

http://clearsnap.blogspot.com/

Will try to get something new and exciting here soon!

2 for 1 Christmas Cards Class

These are the cards for the 2 for 1 Christmas Card Class in October! Let me know if you are coming!

My CTMH Workshop Schedule

Workshop Schedule

September 2010 Thru December 2010

Saturday 9/25/2010 10 Am to 12 Noon	Memo/Message Board Class	Olive It Café	$22.00 per person
Wednesday 10/13/2010 10 AM to 12 Noon	2 for 1 Christmas Card Class	Olive It Café	$20.00 for 2 people
Saturday 10/23/2010 10 AM to 12 Noon	2 for 1 Christmas Card Class	Olive It Café	$20.00 for 2 people
Wednesday 11/10/2010 10 AM to 12 Noon	Baby/Pregnancy Theme Mini Album	Olive It Café	$25.00 per person
Saturday 11/27/2010 10 AM to 12 Noon	Mistletoe Class- Christmas Layout, Cards and 3D Item	Olive It Café	$25.00 per person
Wednesday 12/8/2010 10 AM to 12 Noon	2011 Beautiful Day Mini CD Desk Calendar	Olive It Café	$22.00 per person
Saturday 12/18/2010 10 AM to 12 Noon	Last Minute Christmas Gifts	Olive It Café	$4.00 per person + Kit price

Class Descriptions:

Memo/ Message Board Class: Coffee Theme Memo/Dry Erase Board- Perfect for the coffee lover in your life. Bring you own adhesive. Class Kits will be available for purchase for those who are unable to attend the class! Cost is $22.00 per person.

2 for 1 Christmas Card Class: Using the October Stamp of the Month- Share the Magic we will be making 8 Christmas Cards using the Wishes Card Confidence Program Book and Mistletoe Creative Basic Collection. This $20.00 class is a 2 people attend for the price of one. Must be 14 or older!

Baby Theme Mini Album: Perfect gift for Grandma or an expecting mom. Using the Summer Celebration Color Palette of Cotton Candy, Dutch Blue, Lagoon, Pear, Sky and Smoothie and the Irresistible Lots of Dots Letters. Cost is $25.00 per person.

Mistletoe Class: Using the Mistletoe Paper Collection participants will make a 2 page layout, 3 cards and a fun tag gift item using the True Fit Folios! Cost is $25 per person.

2011 Beautiful Day Mini CD Desk Calendar: Participants will create a Mini CD Desk Calendar using the Stamp Sets Beautiful Day (D1450) and Moments in Time (D1339).Cost is $22.00 per person

Last Minute Christmas Gifts: Need a last minute gift for family and friends…Kits from Past Classes and Workshops will be available for purchase. Cost is $4.00 per person plus the price of which ever kit participant chooses. A list of kits and number available will be available on my blog or Facebook on December 1, 2010. Come early or call me to prepay and reserve your kit. Lots of 3D items and scrapbook pages!

Summer is Here! We have been so busy since school let out! I have been creating but have not had a lot of time to get photos! Here are a few updated photos of Harrison!

Spokane SHOCK Game!

My niece Nicole, Harrison and I!

We have been busy!!!

Where did half a year go? Things have been so busy around here. Mostly things with Mr. H have been going AMAZINGLY WELL. I hvae been creating and selling some of my creations at Olive It! Cafe here in Spokane. I am in the process of getting my classes up and going.

I am partnering with a friend in hosting a stamping, scrapbooking weekend in May. The cost is $75 for Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. If you are interested send me an email at davearmie@comcast.net

Webinar- Mini Album

I will teaching a step-by-step webinar on making this mini album on November 18th, 2009 from 12:00 noon PST to 1:00pm PST. Cost for the webinar is $10.00. 100% of the proceeds of this webinar will benefit the Private Non Profit Families Together for People with Disabilties to provide family support/education. It is because of thier support I believe I know what is best for my son!
To register on line: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=192241
For more information contact Families Together at www.familiestogether.org

Schools Out for Summer!

After a crazy year for us School is finally out for summer! It is amazing how many things that Harrison learned this year and just how much further he came this year than every other year we have been participating in Special Education Services. Next year we have decided to repeat Kindergarten and not take any Special Education Services so that Harrison will not have to be in a self-contained classroom with only other disabled peers. We believe that all kids should be educated with thier peers while meeting their special needs regarding the academics. SO to all the kids who were in Harrisons Classroom this year...THANK YOU Harrison did great because you all did great!!!!

Cupcake Gift Box

I purchased a template from Inking Idaho to make this cute cupcake box. I am excited to finally show it to you. It is amazing how much time goes into to dealing with the education system when you have a speical needs child. That really cut into my creative juices, but schools out for summer tomorrow. I cant wait until my little guy is home for 9 1/2 weeks!

Field Day Photos!

It was an amazing day today where the kids played outside all morning and did wonderful games that showed their skill while earning points for their countries! Harrison had a great time. Tug-of-War was his favorite!

I love Bo Bunny paper and embellishments. Here is the newest Pet Book I have made using the left overs from the Bo Bunny Dog Class Kit and a few sheets of paper! It turned out really cute. The chipboard pages are also from Bo Bunny and the book is bound with my Bind-it-All! Love it all!

Grease Monkey 6X6 Bo Bunny Binder!

Using the Bo Bunny Grease Monkey Paper I made this 6X6 book for my husband for Father's Day. It was nice to see something completely finished including photos for a change. I love it and so does anyone who sees it. Have a great Saturday!

Another Bo Bunny Kit & Cards from scraps

I just love these kits. I made this as a gift for someone special. I know that she will enjoy it and it give me an excuse to see her this week! Hope your Tuesday is Amazing! Blessings!

Bo Bunny Kit

I love to purchase kits and then make them mine in terms of design! I love templates too! Here is a great Bo Bunny Kit that only took about 1.5 hours to complete uninterrputed. Remember when getting a Bo Bunny kit to write down all the measurements for each piece of paper you are using first and then to cut the biggest piece of paper first! This really works best and you always have enough paper this way! Kits are available at A Stamp 4 All here in Spokane!

Backpacks for the End of School

It is amazing just how many activities come at the end of the school year. As this has not been our best year academically it has been a huge year in Harrisons social growth. He is playing Tball on the regular Little League Team! He loves it! Enjoy the photo and have a great Friday!

What a Wild Few Months!

Sorry I have not posted in a while. It has been a crazy ride with the School District. As many know that my son has Autism. As I share more and more of our story with people it has become apparent that people dont realize that there are still school districts that practice "Mainstreaming"-letting children visit the typical developing kids in the general education classroom but not fully including them or making it manadtory that the general educaiton teacher to plan or program for kids with disabilites. Children with disabilites need to be fully included with non-disabled peers. Not only because it is what is best for children with disabilites but because it truly is what is best for the non-disabled kids too! They are all our future and with 1 in 150 children (1 in 90 boys) learning to work together needs to be taught early. OK-I am off my soap box now!

Went on a scrapbooking weekend and completed a ton of paper crafting projects. Check back in the next few days as I will try to get something posted each day!


Here is the first project:



A Flower Pot Card!



Have a great day!