Special Invitation

What: Scrapbooking & Stamping Operation Smile
Fundraising Event & New Catalog Release

Join us for a couple of hours of Close To My Heart fun as we raise money to benefit Operation Smile. Attendees will be treated to great games, prizes, scrapbooking and stamping projects and an overall good time.

*Be among the first to see my artwork boards using all the new products, prepared especially for Convention.

*A large selection of new product will be available for immediate purchase.

*Exclusive Hostess & New Recruit Specials

*One lucky attendee may win Hostess Rewards!

When: Sept. 6th from 11:30am to 1:30pm

Where: Kent Round Table Pizza

Cost: FREE - My Treat
Come with a Friend!

Please RSVP by emailing CreatewithChristine@msn.com

or by calling Christine at (425) 413-4280.
Space and Goodies Limited -First RSVP, First Served

Eeks! I'm 30!

Today is my birthday and I am now 30 years old! Wow, where did the time go! For the last couple of month's I have tried to figure out something "GRAND" to do for my big day. After much consideration, I have decided that I should be happy and satisified by the building of our home. With that decision made, this year has turned out to be one of my best birthdays ever!

My hubby (who I know loves me) often forgets my birthday or simply doesn't do much for it. Well, he surprised me with a very nice Sunday celebration (early, can you believe it). We dropped the kiddos with the Grandparents and had lunch at my favorite restaurant, Zao's Noodle Bar at Kent Station. At lunch he presented me with my very own iPod Nano. SWEEEET! Then we grabbed a slice of my fav chocolate cake and headed home to watch a movie. I convinced my hubby to let me stop and get my hair cut since we were out without the kids. Along with cutting my a couple of inch or two above my shoulders, I had my eyebrows waxed for the first time. Pampering is awesome and something I never do. I left the salon feeling like a new woman. We then stopped by the library and picked up a couple new books (I have finally started reading again). Finally, we made it home and watched Little Miss Sunshine, which was hilarious.

Now today, everyone has remembered my birthday! With the start of school, I was so used to people forgetting (including my family). What a treat my 30th birthday has been!

Scrapbook In A Purse

I have some fun artwork to share with you! Another Consultant shared a nifty idea that we have named "Scrapbook In a Purse (SIAP)." Remember the Scrapbook In a Box, well, this is very similar. I thought it would be great at Christmas time as it could hang on a tree. I think I'll be hosting a workshop on how to create the SIAP, if you are interested email me at CreatewithChristine@msn.com. I will also be selling these at my upcoming Holiday Craft Fairs.

Cheesy things that happen when Mom is distracted...

While I was busy finishing up my last blog posting, Blake discovered some melted cheese that Conner had not finished. He was enjoying cleaning the bowl. Thank goodness that I had something down over the couch or I'd have one cheesy couch.

*Notice the mark under his left eye. This kid is constantly hurting himself. He is trying to start walking and has no fear. This particular owie happened while playing with his brother. He was trying to get Conner who was hiding on his bed, Blake lost his footing and tip over onto the corner of the bed. Go figure, it was the only area that could hurt him since he was surrounded by the blankets and pillows his big bro put on the floor.

House Pictures (Part 5)

Things are moving just a little slower right now. The roof is on and has been for a bit, but I didn't have great pictures to share. It seems that I have misplaced my kit lens and so I have had to shoot these with my 50mm. I love my 50mm, but for wider shots in tight space, it just doesn't cut it. So, cross your fingers that I find my other lens.

The choice of roof coloring is awesome. We chose something called architectural which means it has some nice "texture" appearance to it. The color is a warm, neutral that will go great with whatever color we paint the house in the future.
This is a shot of the entrance from the driveway. The door goes in the recessed area behind the column. Again, the large window on the right of the picture is my scraproom.

This shots shows you some of the great detail in the roof with the gables. The windows are the boys rooms. The gable over the window will have what is called knee braces to dress it up. We love the look of craftsman style and Mike Connelly our builder has the same style. He makes our lives so easy. What a blessing it was to find him and his wife (their company)!

This is the side of the house from the driveway. The window towards the back (left of the picture) is our master bathroom, the little window up high is the window over the shower in the kids bathroom and the three 2 x 2 windows are in Conner's bedroom. We are adding a belly band and shingles above the line to add interest to this side of the house.

Since I can't find my other lens, I couldn't get a good full shot of my door. Which actually turned out to be a positive because I love how this picture turned out. After having a standard mobile home door that I hated (no embellishments hear ladies), I am in love with my new door. It actually may be my favorite part of the house!