What's in a Name??

I think I've made it clear that I love Pinterest.  I was even motivated to make a couple of Christmas presents this year from an idea I found on Pinterest.  I truly believe that the 3 families I gave these "homemade" gifts to, actually liked them.  :)

Here's a link to the site where I got the idea for my "name signs".  

On the website I referenced, the blogger mentioned using a 1 x 10 if you want to hang this on the wall.  I couldn't find such a thing.  I used 2 x 10s.  Although I haven't put ours up yet, my Dad put up the one I made for my brother and his family.  He just drilled completely through the boards with long screws, directly into studs.

The only trouble I ran into (and it was silly on my part because I should have seen this) was that I didn't crop and resize the photos I found on the Flickr site.  The first batch of photos I ordered where flops.  I quickly figured out my mistake and hit up Wal-Greens photo service again.

I really LOVE how this project turned out.  I can't wait to hang this above the pocket doors leading into our family room.  The only reason it's not already up is because I haven't made the time to repaint the kitchen yet.  Yep...another project!

I know this is a bathroom, but here's the color inspiration for my soon-to-be-redecorated kitchen...

And yes...this inspiration came
from Pinterest too!

Valentine's Day Cards

The pictures aren't very great. I promise to figure out a way to take better pictures for next time. I just never got around to it and it's getting close to Valentine's Day.


I can't take any credit for these cards. Yes, I made them, but the designs were chosen by my stampin' friends, Erica and Denise.


The last picture is actually a thank-you card, but I thought it would also make a cute Valentine's card, minus the "thanks".

Valentine's Day

Beverly's Projects

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I think we need a theme for posting. Let's start with Valentine's Day. Send me your ideas for V Day projects you've done. Send them to scrapbookercathy@yahoo.com. Come on...you know you want to...do it right now! :O)

I don't have any scrapbook pages, but I have a couple of cards that I've made. I'll add them later today.

By the way...anyone have any suggestions on how to get a good picture of our crafts??? I tried to take pictures of my cards last night and they look washed out. I'm going to see what happens if I turn the flash off. I'm also wondering if scanning them might work. Suggestions appreciated!

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Beverly, you rock!!!! Thanks for your cute projects you just sent (pictures above). I'm going to try to get a picture of Lily and make her into a little cupid. Woooooo hooooooo! This is going to be fun!!!!

Maybe I'll wait until tomorrow to post my pictures of my cards.