Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, everyone!  I  hope your day is... Spooktacular!

Before viewing the ultra-cute Halloween pics below, be sure to check out my last 2 blog posts for reminders of the October specials that end tonight at 11:59 MST. Don't miss out!

How cute is Kori's family? These pics were taken last week at their church Trunk-or-Treat and party.  Kori decided to go with a Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" theme this year.  Kori is the mom, which she got kind of creative with since you can only see the bottom of the mom's dress and shoes in the book. Luckily she had the perfect polka-dot dress. Rick was the fish.  He (or rather, Kori) bought an orange t-shirt with a picture of the fish from "The Cat in the Hat" on it. Brilliant.  As you can see, Daci was the Cat in the Hat and the twins were Thing 1 and Thing 2.

Our beautiful "Daci in the Hat"

Thing 1 and Thing 2

The mother and the Cat in the Hat

The fish and the Cat in the Hat

Now off to work. This mess on my desk is 'so big and so deep, and so tall. There is no way to finish, just no way at all!' I'd better get started.

Free Studio J Layout(s) for 2 More Days! (Digital Scrapbooking)

Just two more days to take advantage of the awesome Studio J special!  For every 9 Studio J (digital scrapbooking) two-page layouts you purchase in October, you get a 10th absolutely FREE! Studio J is so easy to use, yet so beautifully done that your layouts look like a professional graphic designer put them together. You can try it out for free on my website.  Just click on "Studio J" once you get there.

These two layouts are also from my son, Easton's two-year mission for our church in the Houston, TX South Mission (see yesterday's post for more details about that).  I love that I can use Studio J to make a whole album coordinate without having to purchase TONS of the same paper packs. What if there is one paper I absolutely love that comes in the pack, and a few I don't love as much? To get enough of the one paper I would be spending a lot of moo-lah. Not so with Studio J! You can use as little or as much of any of the papers that you like!

Lovin' me some Studio J! I'm confident you will too. Go give it a try!

FREE Studio J Layout(s) for 3 More Days (Digital Scrapbooking) and an October Stamp of the Month Card

There are just 3 more days left to take advantage of the awesome Close To My Heart special this month.  For every 9 Studio J (digital scrapbooking) two-page layouts you purchase, you get a 10th absolutely FREE! Studio J is so easy to use, yet so beautifully done that your layouts look like a professional graphic designer put them together. You can try it out for free on my website.  Just click on "Studio J" once you get there.

I recently completed these layouts of my son, Easton's mission. He served a 2 year mission for our church in the Houston, Texas South Mission.  He was serving in Galveston, TX when Hurricane Ike ravaged the area. He spent the next several months of his mission doing service, cleaning up, and helping those who were displaced, as well as teaching the gospel.  As I have watched Hurricane Sandy this week, it has really made me think about the power of nature, and the power of service. All of the people you see on these pages in the yellow t-shirts were missionaries from our church who helped during Hurricane Ike. I have no doubt they'll be there to help again with Sandy!

I created Easton's whole mission scrapbook using Studio J and this beautiful paper pack (Vintage Travel). This is a paper pack was retired by CTMH long ago, but still lives on in Studio J. Cool beans!

Here are some close ups of the pages (feel free to click on them to see them larger and in more detail):

And, while we are on the subject of 3 more days, don't forget that the October Stamp of the Month also disappears at midnight on October 31. It's yours for only $5 ($17.95 value) with a $50 purchase. If you are shopping on my website and spend $50 or more, you'll be asked if you'd like to add this gorgeous set before you check out.

October Stamp of the Month:  Actual carrier sheet size is 6" x 6"

October Stamp of the Month card by Karen Pedersen (inspired by a card I saw by the talented CTMH Art Department)

Enjoy your day!

November Play Group Scrappin' Class Layouts (Flirty)

I love the trendy, bright colors in the Flirty paper pack and they are just perfection for Autumn.  We are using these bold and beautiful papers in my November Play Group Scrappin' Classes.  I would LOVE to have you join us!  For details on how these classes work, just scroll down the left side of my blog until you see the section titled "Play Group Classes" and you can read all about it. 

Here are the three 2-page 12" x 12" layouts we will be making in November (click on any photo to see it larger and in more detail). If you would like to participate, please contact me (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com) with your kit order no later than Thursday, November 1.

You can participate in my Play Group classes in one of three ways:

1.  Attend a class in person
2.  Host one in your home with your friends (and earn free product!). Call or email me to schedule your date (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com)
3.  Participate long distance. Just add $5 to the kit total you see to have your kit shipped directly  from me to you. (call or email me to order your kit: 801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com)

In person class dates and times:

• Thursday evening, November 8,  7-10 pm in Pleasant Grove, UT
• Friday morning, November 9, 10 am - 1 pm in American Fork, UT

I'm confident you will enjoy what we do and be very happy with the projects you make! Layout #2 was inspired by the fabulous Vicki Wizniuk and Layout #3 was inspired by the wonderful Liz Johnson. Thanks, ladies!

After the layout photos, you'll find the shopping list.  Keep reading...  

Layout #1: "Autumn Bloom"

Layout #1: without photos

Layout #1: detail shot one

Layout #1: detail shot two

Layout #1: detail shot three

Layout #1: detail shot four

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Layout #2: "Family" (inspired by Vicki Wizniuk)

Layout #2:  without photos

Layout #2: detail shot one

Layout #2: detail shot two

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Layout #3: "Happiness" (inspired by Liz Johnson)

Layout #3: without photos

Layout #3: detail shot one

Layout #3: detail shot two

Layout #3: detail shot three

Layout #3: detail shot four

 Shopping List:  To attend or participate in a class, all you are required to purchase is the Basic Kit.  If you want to purchase the Better or Best Kits, or even pick and choose a few items from those to add to your Basic Kit, you are welcome to, but it is not required.

Basic Kit (this is all that you are required to purchase to participate)

• Flirty Workshop on the Go Kit (includes: Workshop Stamp Set, Flirty Paper Pack, 2 extra sheets of Colonial White Cardstock, Sparkles Clear Assortment, Flirty Dimensional Elements, Instructional Brochure)
• 2 extra sheets of Colonial White Cardstock
• 1 extra sheet of New England Ivy Cardstock
• Karen's Cutting Guide

Subtotal: $31.36
Total with Shipping and Tax: $35.90 (add $5 more if you are participating long distance)


Better Kit = Basic Kit + the following products (I recommend this kit!)

• Autumn Lane Assortment
• Color Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes
• Olive Mini-Medley

Subtotal: $48.21
Total with Shipping and Tax: $55.31 (add $5 more if you are participating long-distance)

Best Kit = Basic Kit + Better Kit + the following products  

• Cocoa Stamp Pad
• Olive Marker Set
• Autumn Terracotta Marker Set 

Subtotal: $70.61*
Total with Shipping and Tax: $81.00 (add $5 more if you are participating long distance)

*at this purchase level ($50 or more)  you qualify for the October Stamp of the Month ("Very Merry Christmas" - $17.95 value) at only $5! 
e) at only $5! 

October Stamp of the Month: "Very Merry Christmas" (actual size of carrier sheet is 6" x 6"). Notice the stamps you see outlined?  Those stamps have coordinating shapes on the Cricut Artiste Cartridge. Cool beans! You'll also notice that next to each stamp that is outlined it tells you which page on the coordinating booklet to turn to to find this shape as well as what size to cut it. Awesomeness!

 Call or email me soon to sign up for a class or to order a kit (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com).

 

A Little Change

Dear Followers,

If you comment on my blog, you will notice that as of today there is now a word verification added when you comment. I have really tried to refrain from having one of them on my blog because it's just so much easier to comment without having to type the little password into the verification box.  But, recently I have begun receiving upwards of 200 computer generated "anonymous" comments on my blog posts daily.  It is a royal pain in the patootie to clear that all out each day so, for now we are back to a word verification box.  I hope you will still comment. I enjoy your comments so much and look forward to reading them each post.

You are probably wondering why this photo is on this post.  I don't know.  My daughter, Kori recently shared it on her blog and I liked it, and I really didn't have a photo to share with this post. That's my reason. Ha!  This is me with 2 of my boys, Tannon (left) and Easton (right) as we were going into the Tuachan Amphitheater to watch Easton's wife, Daysha perform earlier this Summer.

Stay tuned for my next post. I'll be sharing the full layouts and class information from the sneaky peeky here.  I think you'll like them!

"Family" Display Tray Kit

This gorgeous "Family" Display Tray project is a perfect accent to any home, and a awesome holiday gift (completed or just as the kit).  The finished tray is 13 1/4" x 13" x 1".  It is perfect to hang on the wall (hanging apparatus comes installed on the back of the tray) or place on a stand.

Thanks to my amazing friend, Lisa Stenz for sharing the basic design of this kit.  I tweaked a few things, but the credit all goes to Lisa. I love being part of a company filled with such a sharing spirit! Thank you, Lisa!

I made this tray for my sister, Andrea's birthday later this month. She doesn't read my blog so I think I'm safe sharing it here before giving it to her.

To order your Kit-to-Go, just call or email me (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com). If you email me, please include a phone number where you can be reached so that I can call for your credit or debit card information. Kits available to be sent to U.S. addresses only.  Estimated project time: 2 hrs.  To see a few detail shots of the tray, scroll down to the end of this post.

Included in your kit:

• Display Tray
• 1/2 of Avonlea Paper Kit (you'll have left over paper for other projects you want to make)
• Avonlea Canvas Stickies Accents (you'll have left over stickease for other projects you want to make)
• 1/2 pkg. Mocha Opaques (you'll have left over opaques for other projects you want to make)
• 2 ft. Slate Satin Polka Dot Ribbon
• 1 yd. Colonial White Rosette Ribbon
• 1/2 sheet of Chocolate Cardstock
• Pre-cut Monogram Letter of your choice
• Karen's cutting guide
• Karen's step-by-step printed instructions

Kit cost, including shipping and tax: $45.00
Buy 2 kits and get a free stamp pad of your choice in one of our exclusive 42 colors ($5.25 value).

Items you will need to complete your kit:

• adhesives (I recommend tombow adhesive, glue dots and 3D foam tape)
• scissors
• paper trimmer 

Here are a few close-up detail shots:

To order your Kit-to-Go, just call or email me (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com). If you email me, please include a phone number where you can be reached so that I can call for your credit or debit card information.

Flirty Sneaky Peekies

Hi, all!  Next month (November) in my Play Group scrappin' classes we will be using the awesome Close To My Heart "Flirty" paper pack filled with trendy Fall colors and fun patterns to make three 2-page 12" x 12" layouts.

I will be posting those pages next week as well as the kit costs and class dates but in the meantime, I thought I'd wet your whistle just a little bit with a few sneaky peekies...

Don't forget that you can shop for your favorite paper crafting supplies on my website 24/7...even in your jammies.  Have an awesome weekend!