Sophie's Potty Chart

At home, we are in the midst of potty training with our daughter. We aren't wanting to push it too much, but she goes potty every afternoon at daycare so we know she can do it. I thought a little positive reinforcement might be good and I was thinking about buying some sort of potty chart at the store. Yesterday durring my blurfing I came across a potty chart on the SunnyStampin blog by Sophia (Andrea's, the blog owner's, sister). Ding, ding, ding- great idea! A light bulb goes off above my head, I can make one too, no need to buy one! So last night I went home and whipped this up.

I still have to come up with the "stickers" for each circle, which should be easy, but I can't decide whether I should use butterflies or flowers, what do you think? I'll use the two way glue pen to have them stick temporarily- brilliant! Once I have this up, every she reaches the end of the row, she'll get a prize. I am hoping when she is older we can use it as a chore chart. Let's just hope it works. :)

Gotta love a good screw up

Last weekend I had a Year in Cards Class, it went well and was fun. I had a few left over supplies after it was over (apparently I can't count- LOL!) and decided to make good use of them.

This first card is an adaptation of this card. I initially I was going to stamp monkeys on the upper portion of blue, but smudged the ink, so I had to cover it up! I decided to use this fun new cloud paper from the Sale-a-bration and cut a few out to add dimension. I used the giraffe from teh Fox & Friends set and the tiny owl from the saying on the previous card ("Thanks for {owl} you do) that comes from the Picture This hostess sett in the Occasions Mini. I quite like this card (rare that I like my own cards for more than an hour) and think I'll give it to my Dad for Father's day.

Next is a birthday card, again used from leftover supplies from this card. I am not overly thrilled about this one, but whateva!


Finally, I have created this hello card. I combined some of the leftover supplies from these two cards (#2 & #3)and some extra ribbon from the above card. I added a little bling to top it all off and wallah! I do like this one, so fun and bright.

Here is a close up of the bling.

So, moral of the story is, just because you screwed up or things are considered leftover, doesn't mean they can't be used! You know what they say, waste not, want not! :)

Thanks for stopping by- hope you enjoyed!

A Year in Cards Class

This weekend I am hosting a Year in Cards class. Attendees get to come and make 2 each of 6 different cards. For the second version of each card, they get to change up the sentiment. For example, this birthday card might become a thinking of you, Father's Day or sympathy card. In the end each person has 12 cards to give out through out the year for only $20. Pretty good if you ask me. :) Hope everyone enjoys it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Disaster Relief for Haiti

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. As a Stampin' Up! customer, you can help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake by purchasing, the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set.

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold will be donated to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relif and Dvelopment Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Clear mount set- $18.95- ID#118571

Wood Mount Set- $26.95- ID#117010

If you'd like to purchase these sets in support of Haiti's Disaster Relief fun- please go to my website.

Curtain Call Act 13

Yesterday I had the opportunity to do a little blog surfing, it was fun since I haven't done much of that lately. I got to check out some of my favorite blogs (check them out on the right side bar). I stoped by Stacey's Stamping Stage, I love this blog because Stacey is so talented! I had the opportunity to meet this fabo woman at convention in August and she is pretty great. Anyway, she often does a color challenge called the curtain call. I like color challenges and have always wanted to play Stacey's but I think this might actually be my first time playing.


Anyhoo, here is the pallete Stacey chose for this week. Isn't it great! I wanted to make something flashy and that stood out, because that is what this color combo makes me think of- 80's, neon colors, crimped hair...oh wait, that isn't 80's- that is 2010 now!!! LOL! It amazes me sometimes what comes back in style, I mean, wasn't there a reason it went OUT of style?!?! Anyway, it was fun to make a card with this pallete (and have flashbacks of spandex while doing it!) I didn't check the final colors I just knew the basics (didn't know Pumpkin Pie- just a shade of orange, same with the pink) so my colors aren't exact, but I figure they are darn near close enough.
So here's what I've got. What do you think? I think it is got that chic, fashion designer, trendy feel to it. I like the colors, it makes me pretty happy and just feels so fresh and springy (we could all use a dose of brightness right? At least that is true in Seattle. And hey, yesterday it was sunny and is supposed to be today too- whoo-hoo!)

Anyway, thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoyed. Later today (which actually means tomorrow) I hope to have my year in card samples up for you to see.

Cheers!

ATC- Come Join Us!!!

Join the Advanced Technique Club!!

Here's what you get:
Come learn 10-15 new techniques...
get a booklet with examples and summaries of your techniques, and...
a hostess stamp set, paper, or decor element, and...
$15 dollars in free current SU! products, and....
make 10-15 free projects that are yours to keep, and....
spend time with existing or make new friends, and....
finally, a free joining gift from me!!!

To Join:
5 individuals sign the club agreement and we meet every other month for 10 mos (total of 5 meetings).

Here's how it works:
The club runs from March 15- November 15. Club members take turns hostessing and receiving benefits. Each person is instructed on 2-3 techniques each time, makes a project and small sample for their technique booklet. You will purchase $35 (or more) worth of current SU! product each meeting month to ensure that the person who is that month's hostess receives the minimum amount of benefits. At the end of the 5 mos. you will each have received 10-15 projects and 10-15 new techniques, a technique booklet summarizing what you learned, a hostess only stamp set, paper or decor element, $15 in free SU! merchandise and a gift from me.

There are only a few open spots that will be filled on a first come first serve basis, contact me today to sign up! Katieannbrooks@gmail.com or via phone at 206-047-8273.

Advanced Technique Club Tonight

Hey again!!! I just wanted to share the projects that I am making with my advanced technique club tonight. The theme for January was Make it Pop! Originally I thought this would be a good New Years theme, but seeing as class takes place after the New Year already begen I thought I'd change it to something more appropriate- so we are going with Valentines Day!

So here is the little chocolate box I made. Unfortunately, a some rain got on it this am and it is a little warped on one, side, but still really cute. What a great gift for a friend or your mammy- anyone who you want to tell they are special. This could really be something you give any day, but the colors say Valentine to me.

Next to go with Make it Pop! and Valentines we have a little valentines pop up card. I wasn't sure about the color combo at first, but I just went with it and I think it worked...especially given the little sentiment and inside, "I am nuts about you!" and scroll down to see the inside.

Haha, it is a little squirrel with a nut in hand! (Animal Crackers stamp set) I love clever little puns like that, cutesy and dorky, but that is me. :D

If you are interested in joining an Advanced Technique Club feel free to contact me to ask how.

Cheers,

Katie