I need some warmth!

It’s been a cold couple of weeks here in Jackson, CA, and I’m sure throughout the country.  If I were daring, I’d post a picture of the attire I’ve been wearing lately—sweats with long-johns underneath, my husband’s thick t-shirt, followed by hoodie, followed by flannel, followed by lap quilt.  Did I mention my Amador County slippers—Ariat Fat Baby boots with slipper socks, so the cold can’t penetrate to my toes.  If that happens, I will be trapped on the couch for sure.  I’m a sight and not an attractive one.  We had two full snow days here in our school district, but the snow never got to my front door—just the biting cold that accompanies it which makes me feel like we got jipped this year.  Oh well—the winter’s not over yet Puxatony Phil!  If I weren’t such a penny pincher, I’d use the wall heater, but that’s not going to happen.  To all of you East Coast gals, I must sound like a whiny baby, but hey, 25 degrees when you’re not used to it is COLD.  To help beat the cold, I thought I’d scrap some summer pictures.  It didn’t help much, but my eyes liked playing with the hybrid Cosmo Cricket goodness that will arrive at jessicasprague.com VERY SOON!

Summertime 2010 (You Make Me Smile) Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Hello Sunshine Candy Candy and Papers by Cosmo Cricket--COMING SOON!
Carnivale Photo Booth Frames by Kitschy Digitals

Other supplies used:  Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

The Road Ahead Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Template 1.10 by Jessica Sprague
Mini Wanted Collection by Cosmo Cricket
Wanderlust Mini Kit by In The Making Designs

Other supplies used:  Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

100 Days Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Two-Page Template+ 12 by Jessica Sprague
For the Record Element and Paper Pack 1 by Echo Park COMING SOON!

Other supplies used:  Cricut Sweet Treats and Give A Hoot cartridges, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

The Sweetest Day Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Template 1.08 by Jessica Sprague
Jack's World Paper Pack, Jack's World Elements, & Jack's World Candy Candy by Cosmo Cricket

Other supplies used:  Cricut Lacy Labels, Sizzix Tim Holtz Rosette Die, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

The scrapbooking didn’t help heat the house, but it warmed our hearts—stay warm out there!

A little change in my schedule . . .

After five years of being at home with my children, I am delighted to have found a job with our local school district as a substitute school bus driver—Yes!  After taking the necessary training, I obtained my Class B Commercial Drivers License, with proper endorsements, and the CHP Special Drivers Certificate earlier this month---whew!   It’s a part-time position in the afternoons, so I am still able to get my youngest children off to school, get some chores done around the house before clocking into work, and so far, it hasn’t gotten in the way of my creation time, either. 

Here’s a look at some projects I’ve made this month using hybrid supplies from jessicasprague.com.

Always Card Supplies--(jessicasprague.com)

Everafter Paper Pack & Everafter Elements by Cosmo Cricket

Other supplies used:  Cricut Paper Lace and Lacy Labels cartridges; Tim Holtz embossing folder; embroidery floss with sewing machine.

I Love . . . Forever and Always Layout Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Design 365 Journaling 1 by Carina Gardner
Artisan Labels #2 by Creativity by Crystal
EZ-PZ Template 6--Fotocentric No.1 by liv.e.designs
Decorative Circles by Splendid Fiins

Other supplies used:  Cuttlebug/Victoria Cuttlebug embossing folder; Cricut/Plantin Schoolbook and Graphically Speaking cartridges; embroidery floss/buttons; pop dots.

iPhone Cozy supplies--jessicasprague.com

(iPhone Cozy Tutorial located at Dog Named Banjo--iPod tutorial)

Design 365 Color Kit 2 & Design 365 Journaling 2 by Carina Gardner
lovely little photo frames by Splendid Fiins

Other Supplies Used:  Fabric Stick, felt, white cotton fabric, button, thread/sewing machine, Velcro.

Camera Strap Makeover Supplies--jessicasprague.com

(Camera strap tutorial located at Make it and Love It)

Material Girl Paper Pack by Cosmo Cricket.

Other Supplies Used:  Fabric stick, black cotton fabric, fusible fleece, black thread, and sewing machine.

Also, don’t forget:  Registration for the NEW hybrid Heidi Swapp/Jessica Sprague class MOUSE, PAPER, SCISSORS is OPEN!

This BETA Class is 20% off!

Happy Hybrid!

Looking Forward to a New Year—Happily!

On a personal level, of all the holidays, New Year’s Day, creates a round-eyed optimism and brings the most hope to me.  I think it’s one of the holidays I look forward to the most.  We usually relax, eat what we want, and ring the year in casually while discussing the year’s events and what we look forward to in the year to come.  How cool is that?!  What are you all looking forward to?  What will you miss about 2010?  One thing I will miss about 2010 is just how well the year looks in print or written in your own handwriting.  Silly, huh? 

Best wishes to you all, be safe, and happy crafting!

Happy New Year, Friend Card Supplies

The Boyfriend Paper Pack, Early Bird Candy Candy, and
Early Bird Paper Pack by Cosmo Cricket at jessicasprague.com.

Other Supplies Used:  cardstock; Cuttlebug/Clockworks embossing folder; and buttons/embroidery thread.

Dashing Through the Snow Card Supplies

Reindeer Games Paper Pack and Reindeer Games Accent Pack by The Queen of Quirk at jessicasprague.com.

Other Supplies Used:  Cuttlebug embossing folder and die; embroidery floss and sewing machine; Making Memories brad.

A Sweet Dream Scrapbook Layout Supplies

Scrap Canvas Sectional, Reindeer Games Paper Pack, Reindeer Games Accent Pack by The Queen of Quirk at jessicasprague.com.
EZPZ Template 06-Fotocentric by liv.edesigns at jessicasprague.com.

Other Supplies Used:  AC letter stickers; Cricut Stand and Salute cartridge for chipboard stars; Embroidery floss/sewing machine; button; chipboard embossed using Cuttlebug and Tim Holtz Alteration Texture fades by Sizzix; MM acrylic paints; random found knotted bow.

Parade of Lights Scrapbook Layout Supplies

Reindeer Games Paper Pack and Reindeer Games Accent Pack by The Queen of Quirk at jessicasprague.com.
Snapshot Beauty Template by In the Making Designs at jessicasprague.com.

Other Supplies Used:  Cricut Paper Lace Cartridge; Tim Holtz Alterations Embossing Folders with Cuttlebug; embroidery thread/sewing machine; CTMH cardstock; MM glitter brads.