Spring Door Hanging

This is my Spring Door Hanging. It includes a big candle in the middle with pearl drop strings peeking out the top of the bucket. Bucket is Southern Living at Home... probably about 8 years old. I picked up the flowers today at Michaels with a coupon. I was going to use the flowers on a wreath but I couldn't find my Spring wreath readily so I went with this option for now.

Enjoy,
Karma

National Scrapbooking Day Super Contest

What better way to celebrate National Scrapbooking day then to win some really great prizes?  We couldn’t agree more, so thanks to our friends at Homeketeers we are giving away some great prizes in honor of National Scrapbooking day.

One Grand Prize Winner:

• Tim Holtze Vagabond – value $249.99
• 10 scrapbooking Kits – value $220.00

One First Prize Winner:

• Pink Sizzix Sidekick – value $39.99
• 7 scrapbooking kits – value $150.00

Two Second Place Prize Winners:

• 5 scrapbooking kits – value $110.00

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

Spring Decorating

In the spring I start getting restless and want to change everything in my home. Well, DH is out of town this week and that is usually when things happen in the house! One year he went away on a trip and came back to no carpet on the bedroom floor. It's cause I pulled it all up and found hardwood under there! He was so impressed that we ended up pulling all the carpet up in the house. We only had to have the hallway resurfaced and fixed. But I digress! 

I have done a few things this weekend. Reworking the mantel and created a wall of framed maps.

I had a dark painting of fruit above my mantel for winter/after Christmas and it was just feeling too drab. So I took everything down and off the mantel and decided to do frames and mirrors. I am not done the decorations yet, but this is how the layering of the frames looks:

Interesting... I see the mirror is reflecting the photos I have on the opposite wall in this photo. I have 2 mirrors and 2 frames stacked together. White, silver, platinum and gold. I have my fall mantel posted here if you are curious to see that.

While I was downstairs getting some laundry done, my son found some old toys that he wanted to play with. He wanted to stay down there so I went ahead and started to tackle my scrapbooking room mess. I noticed 5 IKEA frames that I had purchased before Christmas and remembered that I wanted to do a project with them. It was inspired by something I found on Pinterest.

This is my guide for the wall hangings. After I cut out all the States/Provence that I have lived in, I taped this on the wall to see where I wanted to hang the pictures up at. 

Here is the result. I did not  end up putting them exactly where I put the push pins but they are close. I wanted to have the same amount of spacing between the frames but have them placed in relatively the same space as they were on the map. Sorry I had to take the photo sideways because there is a closet right in front of that wall.

Next project I might like to do is to take all of our license plated from each place and string them together. Inspiration maybe something like another project I found on Pinterest.

NEW Publishing Products

5 x 5 Greeting Cards

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4 x 8 and 8 x 4 One-sided Photo Cards

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11.5 x 8.5 Tri-fold Brochure

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6 x 9 Booklet

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8 x 8 Soft-bound Book

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12 x 12 Wrapped Canvas

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I need to pin...

So far my "Been There Done That" board is slim pickings...

but I know it will get full this summer!! WOOT!

Meredith Cardall - Now Only At Ninth & Bloom

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Peaceful Blog Train - By FaithSisters.com

Hop on board the Faith Sisters Blog Train to find some "Peaceful" kits to scrap with!  But don't delay.....the train ride ends on April 30th!  Here's a list of the stops you will make on this Peaceful journey (if one of the designers has not posted yet, due to our differing time zones, please visit them again) LINK EXPIRED


Cinda of Digital Compilations
Vicky of Today's Scrap
Erika of Steadfast and Immovable
Angel of Designs by Angel
Barbara of Precepts and Promises
Theresa of Forget Me Nots Designs
Kris of Scrap Warrior
Karma of Kreative Karma (You Are Here)
Pam of by the Shore Designs
Faith Sisters Blog

Sesame Snaps, Canadian Goodness!

So when DH and I moved from Canada to the USA 14 years ago, we noticed that they didn't have one of our loved snacks, Sesame Snaps! It is such a simple treat, yet it seems so complex at the same time!

Well, lately we have been having a lot of different seeds and nuts on our salads and yogurt, etc. DH decided he wanted to get some sesame seeds for snacks in his trail mix. It got me to thinking about Sesame Snaps! I thought, man, I should just make my own. How hard could it really be? So I went on a Google search. I found a few different recipes and they were interesting, so I combined a few different aspects of what I found, into my own recipe.

Here it is:

Karma's Sesame Snaps

1 1/3 c. Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 1/2 c. Brown Sugar
1 T. Butter
2 T. Honey
1/4 Fresh Squeezed Lemon
1/4 t. Vanilla

FIRST: Grab a cookie sheet, preferably one with no edges. Butter or spray it with cooking spray. Also butter or spray a rolling pin and have these items ready as you will have to act quickly when everything is done cooking.

If you don't have toasted sesame seeds you can toast your own. I threw mine in a pan and turned it on medium and stirred them for a few minutes. Never leave your seeds on the stove unattended as they WILL burn! You will want to watch them very carefully. Another way you could do it is to put them on a baking pan in the oven at 350°F (180°C) and stir them a few times for 20 minutes. Set these aside.

In a small heavy sauce pan, you will want to combine all ingredients but NOT the sesame seeds. Stir the brown sugar, butter, honey, lemon and vanilla together on a medium heat with a candy thermometer until it gets to 310 degrees or to hard crack stage. It should be an amber color when it is ready.

Take the candy mixture off the heat and quickly stir in the sesame seeds. Coat the seeds thoroughly and then pour the whole mixture onto the cookie sheet. Press everything down and then roll it out on the pan. You should be able to cover most of the pan. Now, grab a pizza cutter or a knife and score it into pieces. If you wait too long, it will be too hard and it will just crack into chunks rather than having a nice smooth edge.

Once this has cooled a bit, but not all the way, remove the pieces from the sheet and place them on a plate to cool the rest of the way. If you wait too long, they could stick to the cookie sheet.

Apparently these will keep for a week in an air tight container, but I don't see why they can't keep for even longer in the fridge or even in the freezer.

DH was so surprised when I made these and our son even ate them and liked them. Now that is a rare thing from such a picky eater!

ENJOY a little chunk of Canadian goodness! :D

Your Best Holiday Ever! - Heritage Makers News from Kreative Karma

If you cannot see this newsletter properly, please go to http://thekreativekorner.com/newsletters/201011_newsletter.html Your Best Holiday Ever! Do you dream of orchestrating the perfect holiday experience? You know the fantasy — the inner smugness of early shopping before the crowds hit, the holiday home décor even Martha Stewart would appreciate, and the entire month of December spent at home with family, blissfully celebrating the true spirit of the season. Yeah, right! Unfortunately, the dream that fires up brightly in October, usually burns down to a few embers in November, and is finally snuffed out completely by early December. Well, at Heritage Makers we say, “Don’t give up on the dream! We can help you make it happen!” “How?” you say. Two words…HOLIDAY HITS! Holiday Hits is a special promotion from Heritage Makers that will help you in two ways. First, it provides early publishing discounts on selected products each week during November. Second, the Holiday Hits web page is loaded with fun ideas for seasonal décor and adorable gift suggestions. Browse the weekly specials and don’t miss the bonus video demos for tips and tricks! If you need more publishing points, be sure to double your discount by taking advantage of our 40% off “Like It!” “Love It!” or “Gotta Have It!” points packages. Just click here to use a special Holiday Hits planner to determine how many points you need. So hold onto your dreams! With help from me, there’s still time to pull off a Christmas miracle. Visit my website and click the "Holiday Hits" image to get all the details. November’s New Studio Art If you haven’t already checked out November’s new art collections, get ready to get excited. Fourteen collections are in this month’s mix, including the eight shown here. “Jack Frost” and “Merry Christmas” were chosen to help round out your holiday memory making. “Jack Frost” is designed in aquas and greens—the hot new colors this winter season, while “Merry Christmas” features traditional holiday colors. For girl-style gorgeous, nothing can beat this month’s two collections from Sweet Shoppe’s Julie Billingsly. “Tea 4 Two” and “The Heart of Rock and Roll” are ultra-hip kits that will be a huge hit with tween and teen girls. Designed with strikingly similar color palettes, papers and elements can be mixed and matched for storybooks packed full of girl power. And if you’re looking for fall or holiday sophistication, check out the “Falling Softly” and “Crazy 4 You Add On” collections. Absolutely elegant, with the trend-setting colors seen in contemporary home décor, these collections are a must for those with an eye for high style. Pictured here, and also sure-to-be hits, are a new pet collection called “Playful Pups” and an all-Basic baby girl collection called “Sweet Little Girl.” Hot tip for the “Playful Pups” collection: use the bones alphabet from last month’s “A Spooktacular Evening” to complement this playful pooch theme.   In November alone, over 700 pieces of new art were added to Studio. With current offerings at well over 50,000 pieces of art and thousands of templates, a Premier account increases in value every month and is your ticket to an almost unlimited number of pages and projects. Not a Premier member yet? No problem. You can get a FULL YEAR of premier for just $99.95 (less than $9 per month). Watch a short video about Premier: The Joy of "Getting It"  “It’s so much fun when you see people get it!"   OK, what are we talking about here? A tax refund? A college diploma?   No, we’re talking about the moment people realize that Heritage Makers could be something very wonderful and powerful in their lives.    It usually happens during a HM workshop or Studio Demo. In some cases, people “get it” even earlier as they turn the pages of a personalized storybook for the first time. And for some, the moment arrives as they sit in front of their computer and realize they have created something very beautiful, something with real meaning, something that will bring joy to a loved one.   If you’ve had a hand in helping someone “get it,” the feeling doesn’t fade quickly. That’s why becoming involved with the Heritage Makers business opportunity is so satisfying. You help people tell their stories, share their values, celebrate the everyday joy of living. Many HM consultants say they would do it for free! Fortunately, Heritage Makers offers rich financial rewards so consultants can do what they love to do, and earn the part-time or full-time money they need.  Frankly, there has never been a better time to get involved in the HM business. We are a young business—just five years old. The potential for growth is incredible. People want to go digital. They want to do something with their photos; they just need your help! We need consultants in every area so these people can “get it!”   I invite you to explore the benefits of becoming a personal publishing consultant with Heritage Makers. The holiday season is a wonderful time to start since everyone you know is thinking about his or her Christmas list. The fact is, you could bankroll your entire gift budget by spending just a few nights in the next couple of months introducing people to the fun and creative projects they can make in Studio.   Click on the image below to see our consultant starter kits. We offer payment plans that let you split your kit into 2 or 3 payments!

For more information, visit my website at http://www.thekreativekorner.com or email me today!

Digi Scrap Blessings for You!

Welcome to the Faith Sisters Blog Train! 

We have recently added a number of new designers at Faith Sisters and each of us have a gorgeous gift for you! Here is mine...

LINK EXPIRED - YOU CAN GET THIS KIT AT FAITHSISTERS.COM

Make sure you stop by each of our blogs to collect a complete kit!

http://susangodfrey.com/blog/
http://todaysscrapbyvickyday.blogspot.com/
http://scrappingwithangel.blogspot.com/
http://simplegirlscraps.blogspot.com
http://blog.digitalcompilations.com
http://circleoflifescraps.blogspot.com
http://colestoucan.blogspot.com/
http://living4him2.com/blog/
http://www.designzbydede.com
http://preceptsandpromises.blogspot.com/
http://www.oceanwidedesigns.com/2010/10/blessings-faith-sisters-blog-train/
http://majorscrapola.blogspot.com/
http://www.bytheshoredesigns.com
http://forgetmenotsdesign.blogspot.com
http://latzeng.wordpress.com/
http://audraslittlescraps.blogspot.com/
http://www.meredithcardall.com
http://thekreativekarma.blogspot.com (You are here)
http://scrapwarrior.com/blog/

http://steadfast-and-immovable.blogspot.com

Kaboose: http://www.faithsisters.com

Be sure to check out the designer quick pages now in the shop at Faith Sisters, only $1.00 each.

We hope to see you at Faith Sisters soon!

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October Heritage Makers Newsletter from Karma

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kreativekarma@gmail.com  Studio Tips - Locking each item on your page is a smart way to avoid moving or deleting that object. But locking every item on each page of your book can take a lot of clicks. You can do it in one click! On your "Edit" menu, you'll find a "Lock" option. Click to see a drop-down menu with the following options: lock all on the page, unlock all on the page, lock all in the project, and unlock all in the project. - Do you ever want to stretch an object, but you don't want to have to go to the Layout tab to unlock proportions, make your change, and then lock proportions again? You can stretch an object quickly and easily just by holding down the Shift key on your keyboard as you drag the sides of the object. When you release the Shift key, the proportions of your object will automatically default to "locked" again. - After you've swapped a photo, if you want to make adjustments to the current photo on the page, lock it first and then go to the "Tools" tab on your toolbox. When your image is locked, you will see "scale" and "rotation" that aren't available when the photo is unlocked.  Online Classes Introduction to Studio Taught by Brit Murdock Learn the basics of Heritage Makers' Studio program. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. MDT Intermediate Studio Taught by Savanna Rodriquez Learn about extra features such as "My Projects" and "My Favorites." Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. MDT Master Classes Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. MDT Lynda Angelastro, Studio Project Manager, and special guests share tips, tricks, and fun projects to create in Studio. It's FREE Premier weekend! Join us for the Master Class on Thursday, October 14th as we kick off this weekend of free Premier. That means unlimited access to over 47,000 pieces of digital art and templates, at absolutely no cost, until Sunday, October 17th.

Hello Crafty Friends! Check out what we have in store for you at The Kreative Korner! Pick of the Month Pick of the Month This month, we’ve got two incredible offers for you! A sale on storybooks and FREE Premier weekend! First, it’s our Pick of the Month. When it comes to holiday gift giving, it's hard to match the impact of a customized, keepsake storybook. Now during October you can buy a package of two of our most popular storybooks at a huge discount. In fact, we’re offering a 20% discount for the entire month! 8 x 8 storybook (2 pk)                    Retail    $99.90      Sale    $79.95      Club Premier    $74.95 11.5 x 8.5 storybook (2 pk.)            Retail    $119.90     Sale    $95.95     Club Premier    $89.95 12 x 12 storybook (2 pk.)               Retail    $139.90     Sale    $111.95    Club Premier    $104.95 Wire-bound book (2 pk.)                Retails    $49.90      Sale    $39.95      Club Premier    $37.50 Get a head start on all of your holiday giving! Hurry, this sale ends October 31, 2010. Add Premier to your order! Get a 12-month Club Premier membership and a pack of 5 greeting cards for just $99.95! Item code: 7562 Get a 12-month Club Premier membership and a 12x12 storybook for only $144.95! Item code: 7561  Come On In...It's All Free On October 14-17 we will open the doors to our incredible collection of digital artwork allowing everyone to experience the power of Premier absolutely FREE! And to make things interesting, Lynda Angelastro will be online to offer holiday design tips, answer questions, and award prizes for the best projects being created. Don't miss it! We've got free Premier weekend! This is one of the most exciting opportunities we’ve ever offered at Heritage Makers. And it’s definitely the first of its kind. What really separates Heritage Makers from the competition is our Premier art collection. With a Premier account, you get unlimited use of a fantastic collection of professionally designed templates and digital art. If you would like to try a Premier account, be sure to ask me how you can be a part of free Premier weekend! There's over 47,000 pieces of digital art...that you can use FREE! Check out all of the great classes going on this weekend, too! Thu, Oct 14, 2010 7:00 PM MDT Topic: Celebrate FREE Premier Weekend & Explore October's Art Instructor: Lynda Angelastro and Tanja Rigby Studio Product Manager Lynda Angelastro and Creative Marketing Assistant Tanja Rigby celebrate FREE Premier Weekend by showing fabulous tips and tricks with the October art collections. Register here. Fri, Oct 15, 2010 6:00 PM MDT Topic: Celebrate Our FREE Premier Weekend, Day Two Instructor: Lynda Angelastro Studio Product Manager Lynda Angelastro answers your art and design questions. Register here. Sat, Oct 16, 2010 12:01 PM MDT Topic: Celebrate FREE Premier Weekend, Day Three, Saturday Show-and-Tell Instructor: Lynda Angelastro Lynda Angelastro shows off projects you have made during FREE Premier Weekend. To have work considered for the Saturday Show-and-Tell, email project previews to langelastro@heritagemakers.com. Register here.  Free Holiday Products The holidays are quickly approaching! Halloween is almost here and Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. Why not let Heritage Makers help you get ready for the festive seasons? Our generous host rewards will help you decorate for Halloween, dress your Thanksgiving table, and "deck your halls" for Christmas. And while you’re in the holiday spirit, why not get a head start on your gift list? A personalized, keepsake gift from Heritage Makers is the one thing under the tree that will not be returned! Heritage Makers really shines during this time of the year and I would love to show you the clever and beautiful holiday projects available. How about a special deck of decorative playing cards, a gorgeous canvas print to give to a loved one, or a storybook highlighting your unique holiday traditions? And best of all – I can tell you how to get them absolutely free through the host rewards program!  New Art - From "Spooks" to "Scouts"  We've released 18 brand new collections this month! With the addition of these new collections we now have 712 active art collections and over 47,000 pieces of digital art in Studio! Take a look at four of our favorites: A Spooktacular Evening: This collection was purchased specifically with the little “spooks” at your house in mind. These fun elements, including a fun “bones alphabet” and cute costumed characters, are sure to dress up your Halloween projects. Elements of Nature: This lovely collection from the talented Jill Means can be changed to match your color scheme. Scouts Honor Elements: A bright and cheerful collection to help document the activities of the Boy Scout in your life. Harvest Moon: “Hoo, Hoo…” If owls are your “thing”, this fun collection is a must! Also features the feminine and floral side of fall and includes hand drawn accents.  What Can You Make With the New Art With all of this great art at your fingertips, it's time to start creating! Here are some great templates to help you decorate for Halloween, celebrate Thanksgiving, and commemorate the Christmas season. For more creative ideas and template applications, be sure to check out the Master Class recorded September 23, 2010, right here. Delight the spooks in your life! Template ID #: 39756, Playing Card Deck No tricks, just treats with this fun greeting card. Template ID #: 38867, 7x5 Greeting Card Remember the special moments of the fall with a board book. Template ID #: 18801, 8x8 Board Book   Creative Thanksgiving Table place cards. Template ID #: 39747, Playing Card Deck Celebrate the blessings in your life with this festive flip book! Template ID #: 39767, Flip Book Count your many blessings with this adorable bucket. Template ID #: 39768, 12x12 scrap page A fun neighborly Christmas gift! Template ID #: 16841, 5x7 Post card   Trim the tree with these unique ornaments! Template ID #: 37814, Playing Card Deck Tuck the lil’ ones into bed on Christmas Eve with this charming storybook. Template ID #: 40432, 7x5 Storybook   This greeting card is a great twist on the traditional holiday card. Template ID #: 20770, 5x7 greeting card   Want to make your own projects just like these? It's easy! Simply search for the Template ID in the Template Gallery to start your own. No Other Business Like Heritage Makers My favorite part of being a heritage maker is that this is truly a unique business. There’s no other company out there like Heritage Makers! Here are just a few of the things that make this company unlike any other: -         No Inventory: I don’t have to dedicate a garage, room, or even a closet to keep inventory. With Heritage Makers, you don’t carry product inventory. -         Online Training: I can get training when and where I need it. Online business training, free classes, and leadership training…it’s all available. -         Team Support: When you join the Heritage Makers family you are in business for yourself but never by yourself. You’ll have unlimited support from your sponsor and upline leaders. You’ll be working with those who have like-minded goals and ambitions. -         Regional and National Events: Exciting cruises, extensive leadership trainings, and our national convention are just a few of the ways you’ll associate with your friends and associates. -         And much more! Heritage Makers consultants enjoy some pool time at the annual Reunion convention! Consultants learn business tips and training from each other and the home office. Ask me how you can join my team today! I’d love to have you join me and share in the excitement that is Heritage Makers! Cheers! Kreative Karma