Birthday Calendar

I'm not sure if I've ever shared my Birthday Calendar project here on my blog.  I created this project for a make & take on the MW Studio.  I used the Simple Stories - Life Documented paper line.

Growing up, I was awesome at remembering peoples birthdays, sending cards or little gifts.  But in the past few years... just HORRIBLE.  I don't know if it's technology...because it's constantly reminding us when things are, like Birthdays.  Which then in turn I feel like I don't have to remember (bad, I know).  Well i created this birthday calendar so I could remember on my own.  One peek at the monthly list and I'm good to go!

Those people who are special to me, I put photos in between calendar pages and on the back side of the photo I put a 4x6 month journal card (comes in the Life Documented kit) and I can jot down what I gave that person.

It was a fun and quick project! And will be a great way for me to keep track of those important dates!

i won I won

There is so much I WISH I could share with you...but I can't till next month!  Design Team projects.

But I can share what I received from Craft Critique!  This site gives reviews of various scrapbooking & crafting products in the industry!  They also do lots of great give-aways.  And guess what!?  I was the lucky winner of one.  I won a WRMK Sew Easy!  And accessories and some paper!

Literally when I was opening my box I kept gasping and saying "Are you kidding me?" "REALLY?" "OH my GOSH!"

Here is the loot!
 


See - ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!  Wow still blown away by how much I received!!! THANK YOU CRAFT CRITIQUE & WRMK!!!

Ice Cream COZIES

FINALLY!  I have made a few ice cream cozies to put in my Etsy Shop!  Icecream cozies fit around Pint Sized ice cream containers.  They will keep your fingers from freezing, while you enjoy your sweet treat! 

Pink Sherbert

Chocolate Raspberry

(The phrase on this one was inspired by my 2 year old nephew)

Grape

Red Velvet

Mixture

Custom Order

I can also create custom orders with names, phrases, etc.

I made this one for my nephew as an example.

So there you have it!  I have also created these as gifts and give aways!  Head to my Etsy Shop to purchase one for yourself or as a gift!  Perfect for you child's teacher end of the year gift!  Or for a gift for a High School Grad!

LaceyBug Creations on Etsy!

The newest addition to the family came on Friday!  My 2nd Nephew (name TBD) was born.  He is 5 lbs 4 oz and 19" long.  He is just a little peanut!  I was able to go to the hospital yesterday to visit, since we are down in the cities.  I was there when Big Brother Lucas came too.  It was cute to see him with his new little brother!

Congrats to my Sister in law & Brother!  I love you all so much!

 

Meet the little turtle... so far this is what they call him.  I'm already in love!

Ice Cream Cozies

In case you missed it the other day... I'm now creating ICE CREAM COZIES!!! These will be available for purchase in my Etsy shop soon!  So what do you think?  These sweet little cozies will fit around the pint sized ice cream containers!  How adorable is that. Not only do they look cute, they keep your hands from freezing off ;) 

This is the FIRST completed one I've made!  They will be sold with various words on them.  I will also make customized ones (peoples name, nickname, or word that is not in my shop).  I will be selling them for $12.50 in my Etsy shop!

The words are hand stitched by me on muslin or broadcloth (yet to test this fabric). And the cozy is knitted by me.  They fit around pint sized ice cream containers.

Robot Cake

My nephew recently turned 2 years old (yikes!) and for his birthday we made Cake Pops. Weeks leading up to his birthday with family, he kept telling his mom & dad how he wanted to make robot cake. Well my sister in law would always say - When Auntie Lacey get's here we'll make Robot Cake. He would walk around the house calling out "Auntie Lacey!". The moment I walked in the house that weekend, he pulled me to the kitchen and was ready to make Robot Cake.

I created this layout with some of the Robot Cake Photos.

Supplies: American Crafts Cardstock, Fancy Pants: To the Moon (6x6 Paper pad, Rub-ons, Embellishments & Journal Cards), various letter stickers, Fiskars: Scallop Sentiment Punch.

And here are a few more photos from the Robot Cake experience.  they were REALLY sweet.  But the Birthday Boy enjoyed them!

 Grandpa with the Birthday Boy

 Yum yum

 

WINNER of the Ice Cream Cozy

Thanks for the sweet comments yesterday.  I used the WRMK Cinch to bind my album together!  It is so easy to use! I'm glad I purchased the machine (only a few weeks ago)...

Now for the WINNER of the Ice Cream Cozy!!  I think I'll also through in a little something Extra into the package as well...the winner will also receive some Simple Stories Samples!  :)

drum roll please...the winner is commenter 31...

Lynn said...

Love how easy the travel journal looks to make. Can't wait to put one together for the summer!
April 28, 2011 1:54 PM

CONGRATS Lynn!!  Please email me at lacey.memoryworks@gmail.com with your mailing address & I'll get your prize right out to you!!

Check out my ENTIRE Relationship journal on the previous post! 

The winner of the Simple Stories kit will be announced at some point today, so keep an eye out on the MemoryWorks Blog!

Relationship Journal Video

Today I want to share my entire Relationship Journey album I highlighted yesterday!  Check out my video below to see the entire album!



I used my Cinch binding machine and the Simple Stories - Destinations line for this album.

MemoryWorks Simple Stories Destinations Blog Hop

MemoryWorks Blog Hop

Featuring... Simple Stories

Hey Everyone!! Welcome to the MemoryWorks TeamWorks FIRST blog hop of 2011!!  We are so excited to be able to share LOTS of projects today using the Simple Stories Destinations line!  So lets get started!  I have lots to share today, including inspiration, a give-away & more!

I have created two projects using the Destinations line.  They look similar in form and shape, but the contents are very different! 

The first project is a "Relationship Journey" album.  I have placed memories, thoughts, and photos of my boyfriend Matt and I in this album.  I created the whole album using the Destinations line and inserted tags and photo protectors to add elements and dimension to the book.    I have included a few photos and a video so you can see the book in action.

Come back tomorrow to see the entire journal - I'll have a video highlighting the WHOLE thing!

Supplies list: Simple Stories: Destinations, Pink Paislee: Clear Stamps - Daily Junque, Ranger Ink and Stains, 2up page protectors (Target)

My 2nd project I'm sharing is a Travel Journal.  I created this to use on my adventures to the MemoryWorks Retreat (which takes place in June, and is open to the public).  This will be my 3rd year attending the retreat, I'm beyond excited. This year Matt is joing me and we will be driving from Fargo, ND to Salt Lake City, UT.  So there will be many memories to, at & from the retreat to document in this travel journal.

Note: This video was a quick, unedited video to show off this album and it's many layers.


This journal was simple to create, it is 6" x 8" (the size of some of the element cards) and I inserted other journal and element cards to decorate the album.  Giving me space to add photos and journal!

Supplies: Simple Stories: Destinations, Pink Paislee: Clear Stamps - Daily Junque and Soiree, American Crafts: Cardstock - Vanilla, Pink Paislee: Chalkboard Stickers - Daily Junque, Sizzix Die cut - Filmstrip, Buttons, ribbon, Lawn Fawn: Say Cheese Stamps, Cinch Binding Tool 


TRAVEL ALONG!
MemoryWorks Blog START HERE
♥ Lacey Igo ♥ You are here 
♦ Susan Nichols ♦ Next stop
Danielle Hunter
Sharon Hill
Sheri Feypel
Kelly Holbrook
Sarah Crawford
Sarah Jimerson
Sandy Zent
Simple Stories

Comment on one or all the blogs above for your chance to WIN a prize!!  The more blogs you comment on the better chance you have to win the GRAND PRIZE!  Our prize is a Simple Stories: Destinations kit (sponsered by none other then Simple Stories!)

BONUS:  I'll be giving out a prize to one commenter from my blog.  You will receive a knitted  Ice Cream cozy! This is the NEWEST addition to my Etsy shop! NEVER BEEN SEEN until today! And you'll be the FIRST to try it out!!  Ice cream sold separately.

Finally! Did you know?? Simple Stories just released their FIRST mid release!!  It's amazing and it is called 100 Days of Summer!  Be sure to check out the entire line here!

Happy hopping!!

Thanks for joining us today!

Tomorrow - don't miss it!

Join my fellow TeamWorks members & myself for a Blog Hop!!  We will be featuring the Simple Stories line - Destinations!!  I'll be sharing 2 journaling albums I made and I'll also have a GIVEAWAY on my blog!  One lucky commentor will get a NEW item (never seen before) from my Etsy shop!  So don't miss it.  There will also be a grand prize from MemoryWorks (a kit sponsored by Simple Stories!) 

You won't want to miss it!

Start at the MemoryWorks Blog tomorrow morning (Blog Hop starts at 9am MST - 8am PST, 10am CST, 11am EST)