Crafted by Grace

Back to School 2024 is earlier than most since we have a college freshman, Mac Laird settled in last week, Nathan Laird entering his junior year today at Central Baptist Christian School , Scott Laird  beginning his 2nd year as Adjunct Professor of Worship, and Ian J. Laird helping everyone get signed in as he continues in the Admissions Department at Elim Bible Institute and College . So, yes, three of the five of us (FOUR including our sweet daughter-to-be, Bridget Durant ) will be up in Lima on the "Holy Hill" each Wednesday this year! 🙏🏽  As for me, I will continue to tend the "home base," direct our non-profit arts ministry Grace Worship Arts, Inc .  in our 17th year, along with Mary George and Aimee Peters! Beginner ballet students and our growing after school program will be my focus this year as far as teaching goes. Can't wait!  I will be continuing in my creative work hosting Craft Retreats - our 35t...

Curious about making memories with Stampin' Up?  THE WAIT IS OVER! And scrapbooking kits are here. Each kit contains DSPs, step by step workshop guide, ephemera, base pages & coordinating two-toned cardstock enough to create THREE two page layouts! Karen Pederson's quick walkthrough video My favorite takeaway from this  video :  "Why does this matter?  Because your memories matter." And this was super encouraging for a busy girl like me ...  "if you were to make just one workshop every month, at the end of the year you'd have 36 two-page layouts!"  Who's ready to jump in and try memory keeping with Stampin' Up? #scrapbooking #memories #stampinup #SUdemonstrator #CTMHmaker17years

I haven't hosted one of these in several years, so I'm happy be back at it in 2024.  Here's everything you need to know in order to participate!  Participation Details: • Each participant chooses a pattern (from page 22 Annual Catalog).  • Tip: make a mock-up before cutting paper • Last day to sign up AUG. 16 • Card Base can be CTMH or Stampin' Up • Card Fronts must be created with Stampin' Up cardstock & patterned papers* * Designer Series Papers are reduced right now!  Must include:   1. at least one coordinating cardstock and one patterned paper (two or three is fine). 2. One clearly stamped sentiment (may be either CTMH or Stampin' Up stamps)  3. Include one to three embellishments 4. Use one technique (edge distressing, use an embossing folder, foam tape or  dimensionals, heat embossing, marker border,  or sponging)  5. Host will provide envelopes (while supplies last) My sister and I created ours early, as samples to g...