Every Year...

Santa pictures... Are always so much fun, especially when your little boy is petrified of him!!! While I was in Costco the other day Bryson said "Mom, see that big Ho HO... I don't like him!" So being a nice Mom, I decided to skip out on Santa pictures this year. He is almost four and I thought by now he would of out grown the fear of Santa... Although, I must say I kind of like having him be scared of something, then if he's being naughty I can say "Be good or we'll go see Santa Clause!"

Christmas Tags

Christmas Tags
are here

Every year we have a Christmas tag kit.

This kit is darling and comes with everything ready to make 10 different tag.

Come in store today and check them out.

You will not want miss this kit!!!

(These are a few tags from last Christmas)

What have I been up to....

I have had my scrapbook stuff out everyday this month.... Have I completed a page or two? Nope! But, I have created a lot of fun memories with my kids. My first project of the month were thistle spiders... Yes, these stickery weeds are good for something... We sprayed them black glued on some legs and eyes and we ended up with a fun spider! The scouts loved them!

Next, we made bean bags. They turned out so cute! One sheet of felt cut in half and folded. We ironed on the faces and sewed around them to make a darling pumpkin bean bag. I zipped around them with my sewing machine after so the beans wouldn't fall out...

Whats a bean bag without a beanbag toss game?

Then we made these fun witches and Frankensteins. I am in charge of the craft at the school Halloween party. These turned out so cute and my three year old had a blast making them with me.

And last but not least I made around 75 cupcakes for pack meeting. They turned out really cute and were super yummy!

And that's why I haven't blogged for a bit. I will be working on the Christmas book this week... Hopefully I wont have any more Halloween projects get in the way!

Bind-it-all

The leaves are just starting to turn all the pretty fall colors. So I decided to take the kids on a walk. They all had so much fun searching for the perfect leaves. When we came home I ironed the leaves between two wash clothes, then let the kids glue them in the little book I made with my Bind-it-all.

I just love the Bind-it-all. It has so many possibilities.
The kids colored the front of the book and loved how their projects turned out.

It was a great fall activity!!!

Thanks to everyone...

Happy Birthday...

Mom and Me will be 11 years old

on October 1st

We want to say thanks to all our customers who came to our sale. I can't believe Mom and Me Scrapbooking had been open for 11 years. We owe it all to our wonderful customers who have over the years become wonderful friends. Thank you so much. Be sure to come in often, NEW Christmas product is starting to arrive!

Don't Miss Out

It is our 11th Anniversary Sale

September 25th, 26th and 27th

25% off

entire purchase

(excludes kits, bracelets and special promotions)

FREE gifts to the first 50 ladies and FREE make and takes

Be sure to join in on the celebration!!!

Special Orders Only

For a short time I will be selling these darling Halloween decorations. I will be placing one order only on September 29th. As soon as they arrive you may pick them up at the store or if you would like I will ship them out. If you are interested in ordering any of these to die for Halloween decorations email me at karenpetersen26@hotmail.com

Ghost

Measurements: 8.5", 11" ,8"
This little ghost trio is one of my favorites it sells for $78.00

Witch with Broom and Cat

Measurements: 4.5", 11"

I absolutely adore this little witch she sells for $38.00 the cat is separate for $10.00

Pumpkin Trio Measurements: 3.5", 5.5", 4"

Are these pumpkins just the cutest??? They sell as a trio for $58.00

Flying Witch Measurements: 16.5"

Another witch... for all you "witchy people" She sells for $45.00

Scary Trio Measurements: 3.5", 9", 9"

Last but not least these cute little guys sell together for $68.00

If you have any questions email me at karenpetersen26@hotmail.com All orders will need to be placed and pre-paid before September 29th.

Baby Cages...

I am so thankful I have a baby cage (also know as a crib). That way when I am pushed to the limits, I have place to put my little Sawyer!!!
Yesterday, when I got out of the shower this is what I found... My cute little Halloween book (that actually has pictures in it) was ripped to shreds. Was I mad? You bet I was, then I took a deep breath, put my naughty little baby in his crib and took a picture!!!

I tried to put the book back together but then discovered it was hopeless... I guess I'll just use one of the other Halloween books I have. It's good thing I've designed quite few of these books!

What I learned from this.... "Never trust Barney to babysit while I'm in the shower!!!"

You can make it...

Have you noticed how expensive greeting cards are getting to be? Why not make your own? They are way cuter and very affordable. If you can't think of an idea come on in to the store we have just what you need, card kits...everything is cut and ready to glue. These kits are so easy and fast. Here are a few ideas:

Another great idea that I got from my cousin, she makes up cards with her scraps right after she's done making a page! Then she has a box of cards ready to go just in case she needs to send one out in a hurry!!!

It's Finished

I have finally finished the quilt I have been making for my sister. She is so excited to hang on wall. I am so excited it is finally done!!! Here's it is...I was really happy with it.

Getting used to it

I am getting use to this crazy life that is keeping me so busy. I can also feel fall in the air and that makes me want to start crafting... I am finishing up a few projects so I can start new ones! I made a really cute Halloween quilt for my sister two years ago and she finally took it in to get quilted...all I have to do is sew a few buttons on and I will post it!!!

So So Busy

Wow, I just looked at my last post and can't believe it's been so long...
I have been so busy lately... School started up 2 weeks ago, I have been helping out in my kids classes and juggling homework ( I think they should change the name to Parent work!!!) I have also been busy taking care of my younger two children who are into everything!!!
Football started up the same day school did. (Don't get me started on that one...) Practice every night for 3 hours the first week and now two hours everyday but Sunday!!! (and my husband is assistant coach...)

I also just finished reading breaking Dawn and painting my boy's bedroom. So now that I am getting used to my routine... I will be posting and scrapbooking more!!!

New Halloween

Halloween Already?

I know Halloween is not for a while but, it's never to early to start thinking about your kids costume and the cute pages you can scrapbook!!! This line by Cosmo Cricket just arrived in the store today and I love it!!! To see all the cute coordinating pattern paper stop by the store today!

Back From Chicago

We are back from the trade show. I can't believe all the new fun new products, I don't even know where to begin. I loved them all...There were a ton of fun Halloween and Christmas lines and we ordered all of them!!! The Granola line by Basic Grey was one of my favorite... I love this page by Kelly Goree

They had it on display at the show and I just fell in love with it. We ordered everything for this page, I can't wait to make one just like it!!!

Product from the show is already arriving in the store come in often...

Just a few of the lines I loved:
Cosmo Cricket
My Minds Eye
Pine Cone Press
Imaginece
K and Company
Making Memories
Creative Imaginations
Scenic Route
DCWV
Basic Grey
Lasting Impressions

OK, there are just to many to name I loved them all...

Get Booking...

Tomorrow we will be off to CHA to find all the NEW exciting products!!!

So get scrapbooking and be ready to watch for all the new stuff that will be in the store soon!!!

"Wordy Wednesday"

Top accomplish great things

we must not only plan

but also believe.

-Anatole France

Boy-O- Boy

Growing up so fast... My little Boston is getting so big and he is All Boy, he is especially a daddy's boy, I designed this page for those little boys who aren't so little anymore. This page would work great for those father son shots or just your sweet All Boy pictures, enjoy!

Don't miss out and order your kit!

Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July!!!

The kits are ready, be sure to come in and get yours today!

A Perfect Gift

I made this little 8 x8 book for my little boy's second grade teacher. I printed up a whole bunch of sheets that said "I like second grade because..." and "You are a great teacher because" When I go to the school tomorrow I am going to have each child fill a paper out. Then I will bind them all together in this cute book using my Bind-It-All. I can't wait to give it to her, I think she'll love it!!!

Scrapbooking Makes Me Smile

I was so happy I finally got the chance to scrapbook. I had a blast making this page... The reason it was so fun, is because I went bling crazy!!! Anywhere I could put a rhinestone I did!!! I have to say "It's probably a good thing I have all boys, if I had girls... I would spend a fortune on bling!!!














This page will be available in kit (everything cut and ready to glue with a picture) and yes 'it does come with all the bling.' If you don't live close we will be more than happy to ship this amazing kit to you.

Can't wait to have the chance for some more scrapbooking fun!!!

Have your Cake and Eat it too...

Me and my husband were invited to a barbecue by some friends, they called us up and told us it was a food network party! So, were assigned a chef and we had make one of their recipes. At first I was a little nervous, I never do this and I thought what if it doesn't turn out? Then my cute friend said "Well, everyone is doing it. So they will understand if it doesn't work out"

I was excited when I was assigned Paula Deen, She is actually the only chef I know. Just because I recently watched her on Oprah and loved her. I chose to make her Red Velvet Cake. I couldn't be happier with the way it looked...I haven't tasted it yet, so I will let you know! I am off to the barbecue. She has this website http://www.pauladeen.com/ with a lot of other fun recipes.

Grandmother Paula's Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 cup sugar
2 tablespoon cocoa
2 ounce red food coloring
1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter
2 1/2 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs; add sugar. Mix cocoa and food coloring. Add butter and egg mixture; mix well. Sift together flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to mixture. Pour into three 8-inch round greased and floured pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tests done.
Icing: 1 16-ounce box of confectioner's sugar 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup melted marshmallows 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese
Blend cream cheese and butter. Add marshmallows and sugar and blend. Fold in coconut and nuts. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
Yield: 16 to 20 servings Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ease of Preparation: moderate
L&S SCCB, Pg. 126-127
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

I promise I will get to scrapbooking this week!!!

Back from the Beach

I am back from the beach. My scrapbook life has been on hold for a few weeks. I had great expectations to make 14 cute little travel bags for all the kids. I had the paper picked out and everything! Well, packing for four children and myself had me a little overwhelmed, so instead of the cute travel bag idea, I ended up giving the kids all a sucker! The most important part was I wasn't stressed out at all.

We had a great time playing on the beach! Everyone loved the sun and sand. I can't wait to get all my cute pictures scrapbooked up! I have been up to my knees in laundry for 4 days "I am almost caught up!" Then I will start scrapbooking!!!

"I've come to realise over the years,

that scrapbooks and laundry

are two things that will never be completely caught up!"

A Day At The Beach

Our family will be hitting the beaches of San Diego next week. This is the funnest vacation ever! We will be going with all my extended family. Eight adults and 14 kids. I am going to make little activity bags for all the kids to take on the airplane.

I will post them once they're finished!

This is a picture of my two boys playing at the beach a couple years ago!

There is nothing better that spending time with your family on the beach.

"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in."

-Robert Orben

More Messes

Wow, I can't believe it has been one week already. Time goes by so fast. I have been really busy with summer activities, field trips, one broken arm (for my eight year old son), stitches (for my one year old), sports and cleaning up more messes. Hopefully things will slow down a little and I'll be able to post some scrapbooking ideas soon!

"Start by doing what is necessary,

then what's possible and

suddenly you are doing the impossible."

-Saint Fancis of Assis

"Wordy Wednesday"

Today, well lived,

makes every yesterday a memory

of happiness and every tomorrow

a vision of hope.

Look well, therefore, to this day.

-Ancient Sanskirt Proverb

The rule of a mess

I was reading Creating Keepsakes today and saw this cute quote about messes. I knew it wouldn't be long before I had a picture to go with it, considering my baby makes a mess every two seconds.

"If making the mess

keeps the kids happy

for longer

than it takes to clean up,

the mess is hereby

deemed acceptable."

You know what they say "don't get mad just take a picture!"

Make Some Memories

It has been so nice and warm outside lately, that I decided to take my kids to the farm.

They had a great time seeing all the animals and running around.

And I had an even better time taking pictures!

Take a break from all your daily duties as a mother and go someplace fun with your kids or grand kids! Be sure to bring your camera so you'll be able to have a lot of fun pictures to scrapbook!

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.

-George Washington

Sneak Peak

These are a few of the pages from the NEW 8x8 book kit

"Road Trip".

It should be finished and at the store for sign ups in a few weeks.