ahh I hate when I can't find what I'm looking for

So I downloaded all my pictures from my phone on to my computer because well....they take up sooooooo much space and I take like a million pictures of nothing...well not nothing there is my adorable nephews yea that's right I said nephews we welcomed a new little one into the world two week ago now. He share a birth month with me which is always fun.  So anyway back to the pictures I was looking through my photos and can't find the card pictures I was looking for OF COURSE! so its either still on my phone or my ipad so I will have to post from either of those.  But for the moment to 1 take my mind off all my homework that I have to get done and 2 to tide you all over till next post here is my new hair of course its new old hair.  I have had it for over a month or two and have had it trimmed once already, but I think I like it! Some days it drive me nuts but so did my long hair.  Well its back to the grind homework is calling my name...actually I'll probably just watch TV and catch up on facebook for the rest of the night. 

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Just a quick update

Life is crazy!! School and work have officially consumed my life.  I have been stressed and I think my hair is falling out.  I will hopefully be able to post something crafty soon.  It maybe just school related stuff, but at least I can share something.  I can't wait to be creative for myself....As I'm writing this I just remembered I did make some baby card last weekend, so I will be doing a quick post including them soon.  Keep your eye out.

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Punch happy

Like I said yesterday I am a little punch happy.  It was inspired by my recent purchase of the close to my heart 1-1/4 inch circle punch.  The first thing I started doing was punching circles and layering them to create a background like in this card using last month's stamp of the month set.

So of course I got bored of this quickly and started looking on line for other punch inspiration.  I found a cute video which shows you how to create a bunny using circle punches.  All you need is 3 different circle punches in various sizes.  I used the 1-1/4 inch circle punch, a 2 inch circle punch and a 5/8 inch circle punch.  The following video is what I used for inspiration.  

Here is my card using the bunny 

Then I got into the Saint Patrick's Day mood.  I bought this cute stamp at Joann's for a dollar that says "Keep Calm and Shamrock on" too cute right?  I had to use my purchase so I remembered I can make Shamrocks out of heart punches! I'm a genius...not really I saw it somewhere else I'm not sure where.  For the stem I used an old CTMH stamp that was a stem.  I stamped it on the opposite side of the paper I was using so I could use it just as a cutting guideline. I think they came out cute.  

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New close to my heart product

I normally only buy the stuff to use for class, but I wanted to show the ladies some of the new and fun product we have that can be altered so I'm starting with our new 5x7 hinged tray it's going to be a fun little project I just need to find pictures to include before this months meeting. I also picked up some of our new cute pigment inks I'm loving them they stamp really well on our new muslin bags (which were last month's project).  My last tool purchase was our 1-1/4 inch circle punch.  I have been telling myself forever not to buy anymore punches cause I have a cricut, but you know what sometimes a punch is just easier. Especially if you only need one or two of a shape. By the way I'm loving it and have been a little creative with my punches as you will see in my next post. And my last purchase for the month was the Fast and Furious Stamp set.. It is too cute and with a nephew and another on the way its perfect for layouts and cards for them.  Sorry for my little Close to my heart rant.  Come back soon as I will posting in the next day or so about my punches and soon I will have this little tray done.

http://gingerhollner.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7192&CatalogID=1240

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Place value mat

I had to make this place value mat for math class I think it came out pretty cute. It's just a creative fun way to teach place value. I'm thinking I may make a set with Disney cars theme for when my nephews are older. I was sitting here cutting out the hearts after laminating them and thought why didn't I think of that sooner. Grrr. I was thinking I can get the little micro sized cars and make a little garage to symbolize the tens place. I'm going to have to get on it. This stuff is what I love about teaching. The other day I was thinking how it seems like creativity is being taken away with the electronic portfolios and appr. I want to be able to create posters and fun things to help kids learn not buy stuff out of a catalog and teach based on a test. And pray that the kids performance makes me look good. Luckily I don't have to worry about some of the stuff right this second. The life of the sub/grad student is pretty nice. We will see what my future holds when I'm done with school I might just stick with subbing for awhile. Time will tell.

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What wore Wednesday

Well today is just simple kinda lazy outfit without staying in yoga pants (which I did yesterday caused was feeling a bit depressed because of some family stuff). So I'm wearing a thirty from old navy I bought a size too big (oh well). A denim shirt from target and my ck jeans (thrifted). My jewelry is all my usual and from Kay's.

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Unity inspired challenge week 1

Unity stamp company my second favorite stamp company is holding a monthly challenge. I just got my latest order from them so why not play along. I got this cute wine themed set just because I could. I personally don't drink it that often but I have a few friends and the boyfriend's family who enjoy it. The stamps are just too cute and fun to play with. I hope you enjoy! Www.theunitystampco-challenge.blogspot.ca/

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