November 30, 2011

How does it all stick together?


Hello, I am just relaxing on the couch...
feeling pretty good, actually!

I have a craft show at Munster High this weekend
and I am sure I will hear the same thing-I am always asked
how I stick everything in my albums together.
Not an easy question-for sure!

I use many different adhesives to put together one album.
Here is a list of my favorites:
3-L EZ Runners Find these at Hobby Lobby.
Sometimes
even 50% off!
Glue dots come in lots of sizes .
I use the large, flat dots the most.
For smaller things, the mini dots are great.
To make things "pop" off the page, I
use the dimensional glue dots.
I got the Xyron machine combo one year
for my birthday. These are perfect
for intricate, delicate pieces.
I buy the refills at Micheals
with a 40% off coupon.

For chipboard pieces, this quick drying glue is my favorite!
A little goes a long way!
For larger chipboard albums
I use the old stand by-Mod Podge

I use a foam brush to apply the glue to the chipboard.
Add the paper and smooth with a rubber brayer.

More favorites coming soon!

November 27, 2011

Knee Surgery, again!


YEP, another surgery!
Right knee this time...

This was taken the day I came home...
Needless to say-I was still drugged!

I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving!

November 3, 2011

Fall Paper Bag Album


Happy November!!

I love working with paper bags!
They are inexpensive and come in a wide variety of colors. Here is an Autumn Memories album I made using the larger kraft bags. (These are slightly larger than the typical brown lunch bags.)
I normally create the titles using my computer...Microsoft Word is awesome! These pics show the inside of the album.

I have a craft show this weekend...wish me luck!


October 28, 2011

Headed to STATE!!!


That's right!
the Cross Country team did it!
first time in 39 years...
Congrats to all the runners!

October 26, 2011

Sporty notecards


Hello friends and family and lurkers,

I know I know...
finally a crafty post!

I must have sports on the brain,
here are some sporty notecards.


I also made some tags.
Love these stamps, and sports!
The notecards measure 3x3 and I got
the envelopes from Hobby Lobby.

Enjoy the Fall weather...

October 20, 2011

Going to Semi-State!!


Huge News!!
The Cross Country team won Regionals!!
First time in 39 years...

What a great day it was.
(Collin ran a fantastic race. So proud!)
This Saturday is semi-state. If the team finishes in the top 5
WE ARE GOING TO STATE!
Great job boys and girls! And coaches...

P.S. I did not add the fancy oval...



October 10, 2011

It's your birthday, party like it's your birthday!!


10-10-11
YES, it's my birthday!
A very important day indeed...
I think I have been celebrating ALL month so far.
This weekend we went to a country barn dance place..
It was fantastic, but I do NOT remember any of the dances...

I had a blast and we will definately be going again!

I have been super busy getting ready for the upcoming craft shows!
Pictures coming soon!

September 28, 2011

My "baby" is a FRESHMAN!!


I can't believe my last child is a freshman in high school!! Yikes!
15 years have flown by....
Here are a few updated pics of Collin Von Normsdorph...he he he

This is how boys support girl's basketball!

Here are the top runners for cross country, and Collin!
He is on the Varsity squad as a Freshman!!
Good job, Collin!!
(I am not sure why their shirts are off?!?)


Ahhh, the Homecoming Dance...
They look so cute...

BTW- I made the flowers!

I have been very busy crafting but I haven't taken any pics...
Enjoy the cooler weather!

September 14, 2011

More Weddings


Hello family & friends,

Thought I would show one of my wedding premades.
These are 8x8 and come with 20 pages.
They hold 4x6 or 5x7 photos
.

I try to keep the albums simple so
the actual wedding photos stand out!


This wedding was black and champagne gold...

CONGRATS!


August 23, 2011

Weddings!!


Hello readers,
School is back in session and I have some free time!

Ahhhh, weddings...
Summer is the season for them.
Can you believe, I had 3 weddings of the same color??
Yellow and gray is HOT HOT HOT!

Here is an accordion fold premade.
The papers are from Authentique.
I also created some gift bags, they were so cute!!


I used my printer for the bags and the little name tags!
Notice the tiny yellow heart?? Too cute!

Craft season is beginning!!!
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