Jake _____ Castleberry...to be

We had a family baby shower yesterday for KJ. It was a lot of fun, I love my cousins! KJ got a great variety of adorable, fun, and practical gifts for baby jake (who we hope comes at least one week before his December 26th due date) KJ was super excited when I offered to make a baby book for her (she even bought TONS of paper and embellishments for me to use in it!) Here is what it looks like pre-pictures, feel free to lift the ideas...they're from my awesome Close to my Heart Layout Books!

(remember to click on the picture to see a large version)

October Club

I don't know why, but I am super pleased with these projects!!!

The page will fit one 4x6 pic on or under the photo mat. It will also fit 3, 3x3's on the right side (or 2 3x3's and one journaling mat.

The Mummy card is one of my favorites in a while (I totally lifted the idea off the internet, but still....SO CUTE!!!) Give it to someone for fun, an October birthday, or save it for a get well card!

Why not get started on Christmas? This Christmas card has tiny sparkles on the tree as well as one at the top. And you can't see the little red safety pin on the side, but it's there and it's adorable! Inside, it says, "Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree" ...I think!I love how this Christmas Frame turned out! It uses 4 coasters, hinges, buttons, and other darling embellishments. Mount pictures of your kids, other family members, or others you wish to see each christmas as you pull it out. (Or give it to Grandma for a gift!)

September Club Projects

Page:
The new paper packs have 2 sided b&t paper!!!!! The paper for this project is blue/pink so you can decide if you want a boy page or a girl page! I am using this page for my kids "First day of School" Pictures. (I had my kids write on their page too! Hopefully I will have pictures in by club)
Pillow box:
This is a fun gift box to fill with candy, money, jewelry, (pokemon cards...) whatever! It is about (not exactly) 4x5 and you will be able to choose the color of sassy strand.
Cup Bag:
Ever made an emergency drinking cup from paper? Learn how after you stamp a 12x12 piece of cardstock! You can't see in the picture, but the ribbon loops over the top for a handel. Just fill with treats and tissue paper and you have a perfectly presentable package!
Tag Cards:
These simple 3x3 tag cards will nicely polish off any gift, be it for man, woman or child.

August Club

Scrapbook Club isn't till the 20th and 21st this month (Third Thursday and Wednesday) but I need a count earlier than usual to put in an order, so... Here are the projects. Club members: The page is free and so is a card of your choice. The other 2 cards are $1.00 each if you would like to make them. RSVP to your evite letting me know what cards you want: Carousel, Princess, and Frog (or all of them). Remember, to view the pictures larger, just click on them! Enjoy!

3x3 cards

I have a few baby showers and birthday parties for kids coming up and am running out of cards! So I made a couple more while my kids took a shower...

Why are girls so fun to scrap??!!

(this one isn't done, I need to finish the "Journaling" by printing it on different paper then adding it creatively to the page)

Cabin, Smores and more

I have GOT to remember to take the pictures before I put them in the sleeves!

Trip to the cabin june 26-29 2008

S'mores at O'neils June 2008

(Thanks for the pictures Lisa!)

Carson 's 2nd bday

(I need to run to smiths and pick up the rest of his b-day pictures!)
(Some bday pictures by michelle)

AJ's Kindergarten Valentine's celebration

(I am so glad Lisa takes such good care of me! Thanks again for more pictures!)

June Scrapbook Club

*Free 12x12 "Daddy" page. (Look Familiar???)

(Honor your Dad, or the Daddy of your kid(s). What makes it "Daddy" is the pictures you put on it, it is really quite generic! )

*Free "My CTMH notebook"

Do you tend forget what stuff you order each month, because you don't use it enough, lend it out, aren't organized...? Whatever the reason, now you can keep track! You can keep this compact notebook at home and refer to it each month before club, or you can leave it at my house to double check before you order! Lined pages for you to organize your lists of treasures however you want!

**$2.00 Embellished Jar--
(only one extra project this month)

About the size of a "Soda Can" You can use it to hold treats, craft items, or whatever you want. I am using mine to store those pesky little bags that hold the extra thread and buttons that come with new clothing! FYI: The Clear Buttons will have different background so they stand out more.
(let me know in your evite RSVP if you want the "brown" or "red" Jar.)



















*FYI- IF you are not able attend club, "Free" items will be sent home for you to assemble on your own. Any Stamping will now need to be done on your own as well. If you do not have the stamp/ink used for the project, you can improvise with what you have on hand, or make arrangements to use mine. (not on club nights)

**Extra projects are available only for those planning to attend. If you RSVP for an extra project and end up unable to come, your project will be given up for grabs to those in attendance.