October Afternoon

Another Mini and More!

Danielle Flanders made another awesome mini-album with the Modern Homemaker line.
 
 
 
I just love how she placed the chipboard shapes peeking out as tabs for the mini-album pages.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Danielle wrote this on her blog about why she created this mini-album: I had fun reflecting on being a stay-at-home mom and what it means to me. I never thought in a million years I would be a SAHM. Truly. I was always taught to be a career woman, and I actually went to 6 years of college and received 2 degrees. Becoming a mom changed my whole perspective, and now I can't imagine it any other way! So this little mini album is dedicated to how much it means to me to be here for my girls and also my daily routine of being a homemaker!

Danielle also made several other projects for our CHA booth with Modern Homemaker.

"A Happy Heart"
 
 
 
 

"Handmade" card
 
 
 

"February 14" Card
 
 
Don't you love that little heart banner?  All the stitching just really adds the perfect touch.

We will have some more Modern Homemaker inspiration tomorrow!  Thanks for stopping by :)

First Ever OA Warehouse SALE!!!!

Attention Minnesota Scrapbookers!  We are having our first ever October Afternoon Warehouse Sale and we can't wait to see you there!

There will be tons of paper, stickers, mini-albums, embellishments and more from many of your favorite October Afternoon collections.  Come and get them at incredibly reduced prices.  You don't want to miss this! 

Here are the details:
Date:  March 24-27
Time:  10am - 6pm Thurs-Sat & 12pm - 5pm on Sunday
Location: 5708 Upper 147th Street West Unit 101 Apple Valley, MN 55124

We are looking for some people to help with the warehouse sale and also for some assembly work.  If you live in the area and would like more details about this opportunity, please e-mail me at [email protected].

And just because a blog post isn't very fun without any pictures, check out this adorable layout by Stacey Kingman.
 

Farewell Nancy Holley!

It is the last day of February (already!?!?) and it is time to say goodbye to our fabulous Guest Designer, Nancy Holley.

Before we say farewell, let's get inspired by a few more of her beautiful layouts. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I just love all the little details that Nancy adds to her pages!  From that ruffled paper on the "Happy Day" layout to the stapled ribbon on "Kindergarten" layout, those special little touches really make her pages stand out. 

Thank-you, Nancy!  It has been wonderful getting to know you and we appreciate your wonderful work.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I think it is safe to say that you are all excited for our new releases!  Thanks so much for leaving your comments on last weeks posts.  Now it is time to give some stuff away!

The 3 winners of the 5 and Dime Collection kits are:
 
 
 
And the winners of the 3 Rocket Age Collection kits are:

 
 
 
Congratulations winners!  Please email me at [email protected] with your address so I can get your prizes out to you!

Is everybody enjoying their Valentine's Day today?  I would love to receive this card and treat that our February Guest Designer, Nancy Holley made. 
 
 
 
The Modern Homemaker paper and baker's twine look so cute wrapped around the candy box.  I love that this idea could be used for so many different occasions.  It would be perfect for little birthday party favors or table decorations at a shower.

Nancy also made this beautiful calendar that she has hanging in her living room and she just loves being able to enjoy it everyday.

 
 
 
 I just love her title on the February layout.  And look at the cute little heart banner, adorable!
 
 
 
I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day that is full of lots of chocolate and special moments with the ones that you love! 

The countdown is on!

It is crunchtime for CHA and things are coming together nicely.  We are so excited to share our new lines with you...but you will have to wait a few more days! :)  Sorry to tease you, but I think they will definitely be worth the wait.

In the meantime, I wanted to share with you these fabulous cards made by Michelle Philippi. 

I love how she embellished the clothing on this card.  Such a cute idea.
 

I am sure any teacher would love to receive this card.

Thanks to Michelle for sharing these beautiful cards with us!

Excited...

We are getting super excited for the CHA winter show that's coming up at the end of the month. I'm wishing that I had about 3 more hours in every day, but other than that it's all good! I also wish that it would quit snowing here so that my running around wasn't so slippery and sloppy! LOL! Driving a Mini-Cooper here in this state is almost comical. I'm sure the people driving past are just laughing at me...or maybe they are laughing with me? :)

I just had to share some sweet flowers today since it's so cold and snowy here...hopefully they will brighten up the blog here. These tags were made using a flat paper punch to make 3-D flowers that is made by McGill. Fun technique!

And I just had to share this layout by Dayna Howard! Look at that sweet little tree that so perfectly matches our Campfire line!

Happy Thursday friends!

Home Sweet Home...

Good morning! I want to thank everyone who entered the Thrift Shop giveaway...and for voting it one of the top 3 collections of 2010!! I have the privilege of announcing  the winner this morning. We had so many of you leave great feedback and such high compliments! It just makes my day! So without further ado...congratulations are in order for Deb!

Email me at [email protected] with your home address and I'll mail your prize out!

In other news the Santa's Sack Sale boxes are officially sold out! Thanks so much to everyone who took advantage of the great deals we were offering! The additional space in the warehouse is awesome...just in time for our new CHA winter products to arrive! :)

And today I am excited to show you a mini album that design team member Vivian Masket made using our Modern Homemaker line! She used spray inks on the cover and I love how you can see her photo peeking through the front window. How cute! What a great way to document a house remodel! :)

To read all of her journaling just click on the photos to enlarge them!

Beautiful work Vivian! And congratulations on your house remodel...it's great!

Designer we love...

Lexi Bridges sent on over this awesome Campfire layout. She sometimes wonders if her little guy is part squirrel because of his acorn gathering obsession! :) I just love that Mc Donald Lodge patterned paper she uses for her background. The little leaf gatherings scattered here and there make this fun fall layout perfect!

I am loving the details here!

I also have a fun layout that design team member Vivian Masket sent over using Modern Homemaker! She uses one of the chipboard album house shaped pages here to coordinate with photos of her little ones decorating gingerbread houses. How cute! I think the Modern Homemaker papers are perfect for Christmas photos! Thanks Vivian!

I have gotten a few emails asking if we are going to have another Santa's Sack Sale again tomorrow, and the answer is an enthusiastic YES! Be looking for a post about it first think in the morning! :)

How did I end up this lucky?

Hope everyone had a beautiful holiday! I got to spend the weekend with my favorite people in my favorite place...my family in Colorado! There is nothing like being home for the holidays! (On a side note...it is 7 COLD degrees in St. Paul today...and in Denver there will be a high of 47 degrees. I'm just saying!)

This morning I am excited to share another layout from our amazing guest designer this month Karen Grunden! Karen is the queen of using the white space on her layouts to make her journaling and her title shine! I love everything about this layout...from the little collage of small photos, to the butterfly in the right-hand corner peeking onto the page. I love her title too...and after this special holiday weekend I think I need a Christmas layout using her words. How did I end up this lucky?

And here is a darling card by our DT member Vivian Masket. This is the perfect card for the after Christmas rush! I love what it says...I would love to have lots of time to do nothing just like the Little Bear! And those buttons are so cute lined up at the bottom!

Thanks ladies for the inspiration! Hope you have a beautiful Monday!

On the eve of the eve...

Meaning of course Christmas eve-eve. Feeling like a scatter brain today as I forgot to send my kiddos teacher gifts with them this morning, we'll have to pass them out when I pick them up this afternoon I guess! I'm so excited that they will be on Christmas break and I can soak up, and enjoy every single minute with them!

We are also gearing up for another Santa's Sack Sale box tomorrow! For those of you wishing for more OA embellishments...you will want to check back here for all the details! If you're anything like me and you have enough patterned paper to last you a lifetime this box will just do the trick!

I have some really fun projects to share by our Design Team member Vivian Masket today. This layout features our Modern Homemaker line and is a simple 2 page spread that makes her photos take the spotlight! And yes Vivian...you are a VERY nice mom! :)

She also sent over two cards using our Campfire line. I love that little fox from this line...he's my favorite!

Have a beautiful Christmas Eve...Eve. :)