school layouts

I know, I know you are putting out all the fall and Haloween decor but here is a couple of more back to school layouts that I have to share.

Bo Bunny: patterned paper, Pink Paislee: chipboard number, KI: glitter stickers, American Crafts: thickers, LYB: epoxy sticker, Basic Grey: letter sticker, Jenni Bowlin: crate paper and ric rack

You can check out what the rest of the Croppin Paradise DT did with Bo Bunny on the blog.

Crate Paper: pattern paper and die cut stickers, KI: glitter stickers, Basic Grey: letters, Cosmo Cricket: tiny alphas, Heidi Swapp: chipboard star

I really think this is one of my favorite Crate Paper line yet!

Cosmo Cricket: patterned paper and label sticker, Making Memory: Design Shop 3D stickers

I know that one is not a school layout but figured another layout wouldn't hurt, right. Now I am ready to go hit the pumpkin patches and Halloween and Fall festivals. Enjoy your week and nice fall weather!

Camp Paradise

Camp started today so don't forget to join us in all the fun! My first weeks challenge was about camplife.

The challenge is for you to make a layout using a letter as your journaling.

Little Yellow Bicycle: patterned paper, stickers and ticket, Studio Calico: label sticker, Basic Grey: letters, American Crafts: thickers, notebook paper and staples

Go check out the other counselors camp challenges!

valentine's around the corner

I know we just ended the holiday season and there are even some people **me** who still have their Christmas tree up but Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Well I came across, well not me but still, this blog with great idea.

A year ago this January 14, I started my blog. So for my 'blogversary', I decided to celebrate the whole month of January, and do something for others. My family and I are going on vacation in February and as I was making plans for that, the Lord showed me that St. Jude Hospital was right on our way and He laid on my heart to do what I love and make cards for the patients there! I felt a little overwhelmed at first, because they see about 200 patients a day, but I soon felt that the Lord will provide the cards. I believe if we all pull together, we can make this happen. It is so sad to think of all the sick children there. So I am hoping that it will bring a smile to their face and a little more love in their hearts, when they receive their card on Valentine's Day. My family and I will be dropping off all of the cards to St. Jude Hospital in Tennessee, so please send them to me at the address below.

I think this is such a good idea. I mean who among us doesn't love receiving love notes. Plus even though I have never had to use St. Judes services and hope never to, I do know someone who has. So for Cole and any other kid that has had to go there I have decided to make some cards to send to Winter. Fact last night I made two.



Here are some more details.

Here are some of the guidelines from St. Jude hospital and a few of mine.

* Cards need to be a Valentine theme.
* Cards can't have anything about 'Get Well Soon', 'Feel Better', or anything reminding them of being sick. (Only Valentine Cards)
* Please make cards that can be used for any gender or age. (This could be a little tricky, but I think you can handle it!)
* Cards must be able to fit into a 4 1/2 X 5 3/4 envelope. (I will provide clear envelopes for each card, so there is no need to send one with your card.)
* Please send all cards to me at:
Winter Sims
Cards for St. Jude
P.O. Box 754
Warren, TX 77664
* You can include a message in the inside, but please remember, nothing reminding them of being sick. (Maybe just a Valentine sentiment.) You can also sign your name and where you are from.
* I will be excepting cards for the whole month of January. At the end of the month, I will pick random winners for prizes. I will be adding more prizes, often. The more cards you send, the more times your name goes into the drawing. Let your kids get involved too!
* Please send a piece of paper with your name, address, email address, and the amount of cards you sent. (It will help, when I have the drawing.)

If you would like another little incentive. For ever card design you make and put in the Croppin Paradise gallery your name will be put in a drawing for a GC. How sweet is that. I can't wait to see your cards!