Hand Made Gift Bag using November Stamp of the Month and Santa's List D1383

I made this Christmas Gift Bag from a plain lunch bag. I cut 2 inches off the top of the bag itself and then adhered the stripe paper, from Creative Basics to both the front and back of the bag.

Then to make the gingerbread house (inspired by Karen Pederson) I embossed with white embossing powder on Chocolate paper. Then for Santa's fur trim and the rooftop I used Liquid Applique and Prisma Glitter and then heat set. It really helped to add that extra dimension.

Then on to the roof (or top of bag) I took a piece of White Daisy C.S. and cut it to 6" and as wide as the bag was. Then scored down the middle and used a scallop punch for the edges. Then I cut a piece of Juniper C.S. 5 1/4" by width of bag and adhered to white piece. Then punched 2 holes evenly where the scoring was done and fed the ribbon through to make a handle.

Playing in the leaves

The girls could hardly wait to go rake the leaves and play in them! Made for some great photos!

Scrap & Chat Cards for Oct. 2009

I made this card using the Oct. stamp of the month and used the Creative Basics Paper.

This fall thank you card was scraplifted from another CTMH consultant. I apologize, I can't remember her name!

*Stampaganza*

Stampaganza 2009Stamp lovers rejoice! We are making it easy to build your stamp collection! Cardmakers and scrapbookers alike will love this opportunity to earn free stamps during our November campaign. From November 3–30, 2009, customers who purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, and/or E only) at full retail price will receive a third stamp set of their choice FREE (of equal or lesser value for your entire order)—a savings of up to $22.95 US / $28.50 CAN!
Dates:The campaign runs November 3–30, 2009

Be sure to share this fabulous offer with your friends!!!

Oct. Layout for Scrap & Chat Club

I love how this layout came together, especially after scraplifting it from Cheryll Jorgensen! I just wish I could figure out how to turn the photo! For right now I guess you will just have to turn your head to the left to see how it turned out. Hehe...

The paper used is from one of the newest paper packs called "Grace". Love this paper!!!

Sept. Back To School Layout

We made this layout at the Sept. Scrap and Chat Club. I thought it would be great for Back to School or for those fun fall days of picking apples.

Girls Tennis Lessons

Alli and Tori with their tennis coach Andy. Andy was an incredible teacher! He made learning the art of tennis so much fun for the girls.

This is a picture that Madi (our 4 year old) took of Terry and I, and I loved it! It seems so often that I am the photographer and I realize the importance of actually getting in the pictures myself. So thank you Madi!!!

Mich E Bags

Have you seen the newest and greatest invention yet? It is the MichE Bag!!! It has a magnetic shell that allows you to change the look of your purse in just seconds. So you never need to remove everything in your purse to change out. And you can even change the straps! Plus, they come out with new shells every month!

I am so excited to now be the retailer of these awesome bags. You can order them directly from me or come to Trendi Salon to see them in person.

Celebrate Everything Card Kit

National Stamping Month Starts Today and we are Celebrating!* Purchase $60.00 in stamp sets and you can earn this card kit for Free! * Host a $400 Gathering or more and you get this card kit for FREE! * Better Yet- Join my team as a consultant and get this card kit FREE!!!

Newest Close To My Heart Recipe Book for making Cards

Here is the newest Close To My Heart recipe book for making cards. This is an amazing book full of inspiring artwork! If you struggle making cards, this is the book for you!

Trendi Salon Grand Opening

Terry and myself at Trendi Salon Grand Opening. Here are my oldest sister, Mary, myself, my mom and my sister Eileen.

Here are my pride and joy - my 3 wonderful daughters!

I am finally getting around to posting some of the pictures from our Grand Opening of our new salon. What a dream come true! I am so blessed to have 2 businesses that I love (scrapbooking and making people look their best)!

We had a wonderful turn-out, approx. 60 people attended our Grand Opening. It sure was a fun day, but boy am I ever glad to have that behind me! Now to get the word out about our salon. If you are looking for a new salon or are ever in the area be sure to stop by. Trendi Salon, 1705 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. 651-578-7779

June - Deal A Day Sale

Every day in the month of June will be a new website only special. Be sure to visit www.barbkelm.myctmh.com to take advantage of the terriffic savings!!!

What a Surprise!

What a surprise to go to Jeanette Lynton's blog and see that she used our family photos in her artwork! What an honor!!! Now I need to recreate what she did.