Wall Canvas Grouping

I'm slow to post, but I have really loved the new Heritage Makers canvas photo collage that I have on the entry wall. I have wanted something like this since my friend, Jillian, suggested it. She said that a grouping of photos would clearly indicate if guests should go up or down the split entry. It really works, too!

This one is in the living room. I love it, too.

Let me know if I can help you get started.

New Year and a New Planner

I have to say that I just love having my customized planner made from the spiral book. Maybe it's the combination of the colors and the design I made...but, I just love it. It makes me happy to write appointments in it and to feel like I'm getting more organized. I'm even happy to not have to worry about trying to type stuff on my phone calendar. (I'm not a texting person and typing words on my phone is pretty much torture for me.)

Anyway, here it is:

Click here to preview my planner.

Gift Travel Mugs

This was a very last minute project for my kids and a few nephews and nieces. I used a template from the Template Gallery and found the travel mugs at the local Dollar Tree for $1 each. Sweet! These would make darling gifts for those attending a birthday party or for any other holiday. I can just see them with all the cute embellishments for Valentine's Day. Super fun! (There is also a template in the gallery for the much larger Starbuck's Travel Mug; however, that mug is much more expensive.)

Click here to see the preview for 10 mugs.

The Annual Gift Calendar for Mom

I'm not even sure how many years I've been making my mom a calendar for Christmas, but it's probably about 10. It's been fun to see how my style has changed, too. Those first few calendars were back in my full scrapbooking days. Then I switched to digital and designed the individual pages in Photoshop and printed them out on my home printer. I had to take all of these versions to a copy store to have them bound. The last two years have actually been my favorite plus they've been the easiest to create. The quality is fabulous also. Mom loves them each year. She'd probably say that each new year is her favorite. One idea that I've used for several years is to put the photo of the birthday person on their date spot instead of typing their name.

This is the new for fall 2009 11x16 calendar. It's spiral bound at the top and has a built in spot where the nail or hook fits. (We still have the 8.5x 11-inch calendar, too.) See preview here.

2009 Christmas Cards

This year I made three different versions. I am impressed with the great quality of Heritage Makers paper and their printing process. One great option is that we offer double-sided invitations. Plus our 4-sided greeting cards are designable on all four sides. Cool!

This is the flat invitation version--it's 5x7.

Here's the Family Fold version which I displayed with the Christmas decor. (Note: details blurred on purpose. *Ü*)

Finally, this was one we sent to most of our friends & family.
See full preview here. (Note: I blurred the bulk of the text on purpose.)

My Three-Pendant Necklace

I'm not a huge jewelry person and I wasn't really sure I liked the idea of this new Heritage Makers product. However, when it came back with my family photos on it, I was thrilled. I also enjoy wearing it. The only draw back is that I really can't wear it to school since I'm already wearing my name tag on a lanyard and the speaker system (which also hangs from my neck) so there really isn't space for a necklace.

I often wear the 3-pendants and other times I just wear one. I really like the look and always get several compliments each time I wear it. Want one? I can help you get started. By the way, the chain is 20-inches long and each pendant also has a photo on the backside. *Ü*

50 Golden Years--8.5x11.5 Book

I designed this book for Heritage Makers this summer. It is part of the new catalog release this fall. I think the design lends itself to so much more than just an anniversary book. What do you think?

Click here to see entire book preview.