Easter Crafts and Eggbert

It seems the holidays are coming faster and faster and I never seem to be prepared. I think life in general goes by so fast anymore. Anyway I was able to make a few things for friends and family. I bought a new Easter Cricut Cartridge and just had to use it. The 1st thing I had to do though was buy cute cupcakes so then I could make

Cupcake holders from the cartridge. I only made a couple cause I didn't have much time.

I made these cute little baskets which the little brat puppy got a hold of and I had to remake them. They match

these cute little snow globes that at found at the craft store a few weeks before Easter.

They fit just right. The 1st time I made these I picked the perfect size. When Pixie ruined them it took me several cuts to make them the right size.

Another view.

I fanicied the tops up with flower and gems

I had this cute Build a Bear outfit and could not resist putting it on Pixie. She wore this down to my mom's house for our Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

She looked so cute

I hope Gage calls me from his mission......

On March 29th, two months after we dropped him off at the MTC, Gage began his long awaited journey to the Philippines. He got to call his family and friends along his journey.

Because we were not certain of an exact time we went to Brian and Kollette's early in the evening for dinner and to pass the time.

We had Navajo Tacos for dinner

After dinner we played games and talked to pass the time.

Then the phone rang. Brian was the 1st to answer

Things got a little emotional

Eryk talking to Gage

Kaitlyn had a turn too. The kids were up well past their bedtime so they were a little tired.

Cheyenne's turn. Gage read to her from the Book of Mormon

Grandma's turn

Kollette really did get a turn but I didn't get a picture only this one that was taken after she talked to him

The little one's did not last very long after their turns to talk to Gage. It was pretty late after all.

It was good to hear from him and he sounded so excited to actually be going to the Philippines and learning a different language. Even the two emails we have gotten from him sound pretty positive. I know he will do well and am looking forward to talking to him again hopefully in May

Scrapbook Usa

On March 27th Kollette and I took the girls to the Scrapbook Expo. We usually try to go to the spring one and the fall one. Lately we have only been one or the other. We really enjoy going on seeing all the latest and greatest projects. Doing make and takes and just enjoying ourselves in general. We have been going to this since Kaitlyn was a little. We tried to get my mom to come with us but she wouldn't. Here are some pictures I got with my cell phone.

Blog-Cation

I took a small vacation from my blog (a blog cation) to enjoy some of the other things I like to do besides sitting at the computer. Also blogging about sitting at the computer can be a little boring so I had to make some fun memories to blog about. In this case the memories are in the form of making cards. I don't think it's any secret that this is something that I really enjoy doing. Sometimes I get a creative block but when I get over it I really go to town. Most of these cards were made with the my Cricut Expression and various cartridges. I added some new ones to my collection so I a fresh outlook. Enjoy:

Birthday card for my BF Isabel. I love the colors on this one.

Made this one for a co-worker. Loved the look of the brown and pink ribbon on the other card so I had to find some to match this one.

Made for another co-worker and friend of mine. This one was late, but still the sentiment was the same.

I loved the previous card so much I duplicated in miniature for a card swap I joined. I loved the paper too!

Ice cream anyone? These were also made for a swap I was in. I went crazy and made 4 cards all together for this swap. I felt bad for sending it out late (getting to see the trend here) so I hooked the ladies up.

I loved this card that I found on one of the web boards I stock. I had to recreate it. Even went and bought the punch to make it. Usually I try it use what I have but I loved the look of the border punch. Never found the actual one that was used on the card I got the idea from. This was the main attraction in my swap contribution.

Just a little butterfly tuck card I made for the swap

This one was made for another work BF. She loves princess' and Cinderella is her favorite. The Disney Princess' cartridges for the Cricut are a little trick to work with when cut out small. The mouth and eyes on this one are a little messed up. Still cute though. I had to recreate the background paper by scanning a little piece I had cause I couldn't find a bigger piece and really wanted it for the card.

This was a small little birthday card I made for a co-worker friend of mine. I really want to make a bunch if little cards like this to have on hand for birthdays around the office. Just a little pick me up type card that says Happy Birthday!

So that is a little of what I have been up to the last almost month. I have more to post as I get more time. Work has been busy and by the time I get home (even though it's only 3:30 pm) I am worn out and don't want to do anything. I am hoping as it warms up my energy level will increase. I can hope right? Until next time......

May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours

I really didn't do a lot this year for St. Patrick's Day. In fact things have been so hectic that all of the holidays have been neglected as far as crafting goes. I did want to share with you my little Leprechauns:

Pixie-Doodle

Chloe

Chloe when she found out she was going to be on my blog

At his request I did make Gage a package to send while he is in the MTC. I went a little overboard on this which is probably why he wanted me to make my own.

I went to Pioneer Party in Lehi as well as Wal-Mart and bought a whole lot of green candy.

Along with a huge bag of Skittles (Taste the Rainbow) a box of Lucky Charms and some accessories

Then Jared and I found this really cute Chocolate shop in Salt Lake
owned by the Hatch Family, In fact they have their own special on TLC. We can read about them here: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353417/TLCs-Little-Chocolatiers-gets-more-TV-time.html

Anyway I had to add my own little touch to the box. The cute little Leprechaun I cut on my cricut using the paper doll dress up cartridege.

Inside the box you find the gold at the end of the Rainbow and two cute clover suckers

I hope you all have (had) a Happy Saint Patricks Day!