Here comes Santa Claus.....

As Christmas is almost here I am just full of

memoriesand happy thoughts!

I must also have 2 little girls on my brain

which is why these pics jumped out at me. It was so much

fun having 2 little girls. Now they are big, but they

each have a little girl of their own. So, once again at Christmas

time there are 2 little girls to think about. Sooo much

fun to buy for little girls isn't it????? and the boys

they only put 3 things each on their lists and their stuff

is not fun to shop for or to buy....

I am not doing so good in that department.

It is much more fun to think about

the little girls & their moms....

I am such a girl.....

& on that note....much to do!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Fab Classes for Home Decor Pieces....this weekend~

"Objects in Time"

This is an amazing 24" working clock. Every individual clock is truly one of a kind.

This will be taught Friday the 9th 5-9 p.m. at Mystic Paper in Mesa. It will be the last time I teach this one.

The paper and a lot of the embellishments are being discontinued

so this will be the last chance before it retires.....

This is also a beauty.... a jewelry board

that will organize that perfect bling

of yours or someone else's if it's for a gift.

You will also learn some fun technique's in this class.

I will be teaching this one in Payson on Saturday at

Paper & Metal Scrappers from 9:30-12:30.

This one is also retiring....I have to make room

for some great upcoming classes in 2011.

Big plans, great inspiration, I can hardly wait....

{if anyone is interested in kits on either of these please email me}

I would need to figure out individual shipping on these. Thanks!!!!~.

Among all the madness.....

Don't forget to create!!!!!

and just a reminder Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas

will be starting December 1

get ready for a load of technique's and yummy inspiration.

Did I mention.....I can't wait!~

"BELIEVE" was a hit!~

You better "BELIEVE" it! I only have 2 kits left available for this great

album if you are needing a fun Christmas gift

or an album for yourself to put those fun Christmas pics in.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know

they are going quickly. The paypal button is off to the right if

you are interested. Or if not come take a class

sometime. We have a lot of fun! & get a lot done too!!!~

just a few unfinished projects.....

So...I just needed a few empty containers to sort my class supplies into. Which turned into finding all sorts of unfinished projects...paper for mini albums I had stashed away and on and on. So I have finished these up......... .....partially. My goal is to have photos in them when I say that but hey, that turns ino a whole jumble of a mess too...Anyway the top one is a kit I got from Ellen. I had to alter it some I just couldn't do the blue and pink scrabble board. It wasn't working for me. The next one is just a little thing and I can't even remember starting that one. All I really did is add some ribbons and trims and it was finished. I think it will be a "gramma's brag book" After all I like to brag about those cute little girls of mine!!!~ The next one was a big stash of paper I had from last year. I made my mother-in-law one for her B-DAY which happens to be my B-DAY too...sooooo of course I had to make me one. AND after all I have sooooo many more Christmas pics to get in albums. This one is BELIEVE #2. I will post what else I have stored up because I am on a mission. Inbetween football games, babysitting Miss Hallie, being a mom, and classes and stuff.... ya' know~ LIFE...it's all good!~

A Birthday for 2 year old Hallie~

Hallie in her element!

She loves this birthday stuff,

after all it's all about her !!!!

?I don't know how she is 2 already, but she is....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG GIRL!!!!~

I had to toss in a pic of London too!

She is getting so big and so pretty.

Kaden loves being an uncle and having younger

kids around than him~so fun!

"BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC"

"BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC"

OF CHRISTMAS!!!!

When I was going through my photos to put in

this album that's what hit me the most was how magical

christmas really is. The love in our homes,

the excitement, the traditions, the bringing of loved ones together.

In this fun 5x7 mini album I have used Bo-Bunny's new Christmas line,

along with some christmas flashcards, playing cards, reproductions of Vintage

Christmas cards. There is some stamping, some die cuts, & one of my favorite new

mediums glass bead gel.

It gives this album a real magical christmas feel.

Of course a ton of fringe, trims & ribbons!!

We will be sewing a {little} too, I just love the look don't you?

Oh for the fun memories in this book!!!!

Beautiful London~

Papa loves being a grampa....and

those cheeks are too irresistable!!!! Love it!

I have to brag that I am the luckiest lady around!

I have the most beautiful 4 month old granddaughter in

the whole wide world! Look at that smile.....she has

made her mommy one of the happiest girls

around too. Can you tell motherhood agrees with her???

They are both so darn beautiful!!!

Check it out.....

Check it out.....

right over there to the right.

You can just order a kit

from me now through paypal.

You can arrow down and see

what I have available.

All of the kits I have posted pics

of recently & have taught classes for

recently. I am pretty excited about it.

It will make kit ordering

sooooo much slicker!~

Thanks, for checking it out.....

"WHEELS ON THE BUS"......class this weekend!

This school book album is full of pockets and envelopes,

and some fun vintage bingo cards, flash cards, and game pieces.

And of course that fun little "school bus"!

There is tons of room for all of their treasures, special papers & report cards.

Loads of room for first day of school pics, field trips, favorite teachers,

etc. etc. This is a very fun class that you will finish up entirely during class.

Come and join me at Mystic Paper for a very fun time!

A little of this & a little of that......

A little of this & a little of that.....

make up these awesome kits that I have been sending out!

The kits make up these fun fun albums!!!!

I hope you are on the receiving end of one of these.

There is a lot of room in both of them for pics,

memorabilia, fav quotes,

and the school book has large pockets for the kids

fab papers, awards, report cards, etc.

These are two of my fave's

and two that I have been making up a lot of kits for.

So if you don't live in AZ

or you just can't make it to a class....don't forget I do kits!

My kits are always jam packed with product,

usually old & new

& unique found objects.

They always come with great instructions

& then I will send

tons of pics to your email.

If you are interested

send me a message; suzricks@gmail.com

GREAT WEEKEND!

One of Austin's cute cheerleaders...

(dana I need pics of both girls...please)

That's him #72 in the blue (on top of that poor boy)....the poor boy

said to him, "get off me" like he was killing him he said....

Demolition Derby in Payson what a blast!!!!

This pink one was the winner....still running do you believe it?

Hoping to make this an annual event the boys loved it!

It's a wrap.....Halloween in Wonderland!

"HALLOWEEN IN WONDERLAND"

mini album is finally wrapped up!

Sometimes things go smooth and sometimes

it takes longer than ya' think it should....

I will be teaching this at Frenzy Stamper

on October 22. It's a Friday and I am telling you we

have a blast. We order in lunch and create and play!

Hope you can come, play, & create!!!~

Check out my October schedule it is stacked up!!!

All good stuff of course!~ if you can't make any of the

classes & would like a kit just send me an email & I

will get you one!~ suzricks@gmail.com

Upcoming classes....

Fashionista Jewelry Collector

I will be teaching this at Mystic Paper

August 26th 10-2:00 & September 18th 3-6:00

Objects in Time

I am teaching this at Paper and Metal Scrappers

September 4th with 2 classes that day.....

9-1:00 & 2-6:00 (I think the morning is almost full so call soon)

These great "SPOOKY" blocks will be taught

October 8th at Paper and Metal Scrappers 5-8:30 p.m.

I will also send you home with a kit for the back side that

will say "FAMILY" so they can be used all year long!

ART tres bien

will be taught at Mystic Paper

on October 2nd at 10:30-3:30......... it will be

a party! it's the day before my birthday!!!