Introduction to Crafty Fun with Aunt Cheri

Today I am introducing a new video series that was designed for my little people.  My nieces and nephews are scattered throughout the United States and I really don't get to see them often.  I decided it would be fun to craft with them via YouTube.  The original idea was based on a project that I found on Pinterest.  From there it became a 10 week craft series - "Summer Fun with Aunt Cheri".  I may expand it to 11 depending on the feedback that I get from my family.  That's when I decided that I should change the name to "Crafty Fun with Aunt Cheri".  Why?  Because I would like to continue the series throughout the school year by doing 1-2 crafts per month.  Let's see how this goes first though.

What should you expect?

1. Simple projects every week.  When I say simple, I mean really simple.  However, there will be some prep work for you.  I'll try to give you a head's up on the next week's prep work.
2. Simple Bible memory.  Each week, I will introduce a new Bible verse for little people to memorize.  You are welcome to encourage your little person to work on it too.  Send me an email for every verse your child says and we will keep track together.

I would encourage you to get a box to place your child's crafty items.  My little people will receive the projects in the bags as I show in the video.  This will hopefully add to the excitement and surprise each week.  If you would like to receive a supply and project list, please send an email to:  djssundries@gmail.com

Next Week's Prep and Supplies
Journal - I have made little journals for my little people to decorate.  You can see the tutorial that I learned this from my clicking here.  However, you can use any little notebook you choose.  You will need some stickers, glue, die cuts, or anything else needed to decorate a fun journal.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

3 Girl JAM Blog Hop Winner

The winner for the 3 Girl JAM 50% Discount is:

Donna K

Please send your contact information to 3girljam@gmail.com to receive your code.

Adar Scrubs Review

Recently I was contacted by Uniformed Scrubs and asked to review one of their new summer scrub tops.  While browsing through their website, they appear to have a good selection of nurse's scrubs at prices that are comparable to my local scrub store.

I was sent one of the new Adar Summer scrub tops to review and I must say that the cranberry color is gorgeous.  I typically wear black scrubs that are provided by my employer so adding a pop of color on occasion is refreshing.

So what did I find out about wearing this new top?  First of all, there is PLENTY of pocket space with 2 hip pockets and one chest.  I don't typically use the chest pocket, but if you do you might find it useful.  Secondly, at the end of a 12 hour shift, the top was just as wrinkle free as it was when I started the day.  It was also very comfortable.  The last thing that I found was that the size seems to run pretty "standard".  I ordered it a size larger than normal since I didn't have the option of trying it on.  I think I could have stayed with the size of my employer provided scrubs and been fine.  That's really a nice thing to know for the future.

Would you like to know more about all the scrubs Uniformed Scrubs has to offer?  I will provide links below to their social media sites.  They also have a special code they have given me to offer you.  Use the coupon code "trueblue" to receive 15% off orders placed from now until July 31, 2013.  Just follow the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uniformedscrubs
Blog: http://uniformedscrubs.wordpress.com/
Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/102649430487593258176/about
Twitter: @UniformedScrubs
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/uniformedscrubs/

Thanks for stopping by today and remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

3 Girl JAM Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to my little part of the 3 Girl JAM Birthday Blog Hop.  I hope you are having a great time hopping along.  If you have arrived here from Scrappin' Madge, you are in the right place.  If not, be sure to start at the top of the hop by clicking here.  You don't want to miss a thing.  There are some fun prizes along the way and Julie is also offering a special discount.  Just use the code BIRTHDAY to receive 20% discount on all orders over $10.00.

This special Birthday Hop is in honor of Julie's sister Angie.  She is celebrating her birthday this month and we want to help her celebrate.  Speaking of family, have you ever noticed that the "JAM" in 3 Girl JAM is in all uppercase letters?  That's because 3 Girl JAM is a family business and stands for the 3 girls - Julie, Avery, Mackenzie.  I don't know about you, but I think that's pretty neat.

As my little part to help Angie celebrate, I made this pretty little card.

Items used:

Cherry Ribbon 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon (Click here to find this great ribbon.)

Cricut Imagine - Yummy cartridge

ATG and foam adhesive

Studio G glitter glue

Close To My Heart olive ink

I also created a bonus project.  I found this video by Lawn Fawn that showed how to make this cute little journal.  You can view the video by clicking here.  I also used Cherry Lipstick here as well as paper from Nana's Kitchen by DCWV.

Now about those prizes. One of you reading this will win 50% off your entire order.  I will anounce a winner on Monday, June 17.  To be eligible to win, just do the following:

Be a follower of this blog.

Comment on each blog along the hop (don't forget the 2 featured on the Challenge blog).

"Like" the 3 Girl JAM Facebook page and let me know that you did.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Here's the line-up just in case you get lost along the way.

Julie

Jessica B

Kendra

Julie O

Rebecca

Nicole

Mackenzie

Carrie

Scrappin' Madge

Cheri - You are here

Elizabeth

Scrappin' Abby

Jessica

3GJ Challenge Blog

Of course, if you link a  project to the challenge blog, you may win a prize there as well.

If you are interested in a video, click below.

Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Navy & White Wedding Card #2

Last week I shared a card made with the scrumptious Navy crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM's Navy Bundle.  Today, I have a new twist to the same card.  In fact, I used nearly the same products, but by adding one more ribbon and mixing things up a bit, I changed the look of the card quite a bit.

I used the following products -
3 Girl JAM Navy bundle - Navy and Dress White
White Georgia Pacific Cardstock
DCWV blue paper from the Shimmer Stack
3 Girl JAM Bow Maker
Cuttlebug Birds and Swirls embossing folder
Recollections Bling
Spellbinders - Small scalloped rectangles
Wedding Sentiments digi from Sweet and Sassy

If you would like to see the original card, please click <HERE> to compare them.  I hope it will inspire you to mix up your supplies a little bit to create even more great projects.

I have also included a video tutorial that you might find helpful.
Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Have a great day and remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Life's Ups & Downs

Do you ever feel like you are riding a roller coaster as you go through life?  Some days are full of laughter and sunshine only to be replaced by gloom and storm clouds.  I am so blessed to know that my God is able to see me through the ups as well as the downs of life.  Do you know Him?  Can you trust Him with your ups and downs?

My son recently showed me a picture that he found while on the internet or Facebook.  It was a picture of an EKG and said "If there are no ups and downs, you're dead".  When you think about it, that's really true.  The ups help keep us sane and feeling victorious.  The downs have the potential to teach us so much about ourselves, others, and even God.  I wonder if we would enjoy and appreciate the ups so much if we didn't have the downs to compare them too?  I really doubt it.

As I pondered the picture, I thought that you could make a great card of encouragement with this concept.  I don't think you will ever find a card like this anywhere else.  It is also most appropriate for someone in the health profession.  They will see the humor and understand.

Items I used:
DCWV - Le Creme and Textured matstacks
Prima "Say it in Pearls" black pearls
Fiscars - Scalloped Sentiment border punch
Paper Trey Ink - Vintage Cream Cardstock
Black Pen
Adhesive
EKG strip

The video below shows the steps used to create the card as well as the inside sentiment and finishing touches.
Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little - with all the ups and downs!

Paper Saving Feminine Birthday Cards

Did you like yesterday's cards?  These are the cards that inspired those.  I sat down to make some birthday cards when I realized that I could save paper by piecing different ones together.  Confused?  If so, be sure to watch the video tutorial below.

I used the following supplies:
Basic Grey What's Up 6X6 paper pad - 4 sheets
Georgia Pacific white cardstock - 3 sheets
Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing folder
Hero Arts All Occasion Messages stamp set
Kaisercraft Basic Pearls in peach
Want2Scrap pearls in purple
Memento Tuxedo Black ink

I really like using 6X6 pads.  The are sized perfectly for card making.  Are you ready to give it a try?

Feel free to watch the video below.
Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to take some time to stop and enjoy the little things today.