Loni Leah

Holy cow!

I actually returned my Redbox (rent-to-own) movies on time! This is quite the feat for me. Last time I rented from that pretty-red-box, my balance was $13, for one movie, when I finally returned the stupid thing. Don't ask me why this is so difficult for me. I'm feeling rather impressed with myself this morning though. It's the simple things. 

-

I'm sharing a sneak peak for Amber this morning of her fun family photo shoot last week in the snow. So beautiful shooting in the snow. but dang, it was cold.

 

PS. I've got new designs that were just added to the Silhouette Store.  Check em' out when you've got a second!

Ornament winner!

Thanks for all of your really sweet comments! They made me feel so nice and were so fun to read. 

After randomly drawing the winner from a bowl with everyone's names in it (very high tech), the winner of the ornament set it is...

Carrie Uhing "These are the MOST adorable little ornaments. I luv luv luv them. What a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing."

I just sent you an email Carrie!

Thanks again for entering everyone and leaving a comment. Now, it's time to create something new, huh?  

PS.I'm listening to my 11 year old nephew play and sing 'Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer' on the guitar as I type. Totally makes me happy. He is such a little rock-star.

HoHoHo! Merry Christmas!

Ready to see what I've been creating this week? Cute little Christmas ornaments made of wood, as well as paper... fun, huh?

I designed the words and an ornament template for the Silhouette craft cutting machine, which can be purchased online through their store. The words are great on a scrapbook pages or other holiday projects too. This is just the beginning of designs to come from me for Silhouette. 

Do you want to win a set of ornaments I've made? I'm feeling quite jolly this morning, so I am going to do a drawing to win a set of 5 of these handmade ornaments I've created (I'll personalize one of those ornaments with your last name too). and 5 paper gift boxes. Just leave a comment under this post with your name & email for your chance to win and I'll randomly draw a winner on Monday. I'll close comments around 3pm and draw a winner sometime that evening. US residents only, for shipping reasons. Sorry.

Wood Designs:

     

 

Paper Gift Boxes:  It's all about presentation, right? This is a fun gift idea for teachers, neighbors, friends, etc. Fill them with a treat that can be opened after displaying the ornament on their tree through December. 

 

 

Here are instructions if you'd like to create your own:

Wood instructions:

Ornament gift box: The template can be purchased through Silhouette's online store, under my stuff. 

Most of the ribbon used on my ornaments are by American Crafts. If you are in Utah, they are having a warehouse sale til' December 24th. A great time to buy! I bought my ribbon at their last warehouse sale for a killer price! I think I need to go back and get some more. 

 

I've been creating stuff...

Check back soon and I'll share my project with you!  

 

so cute & cuddly.

My nephew and 3 nieces on Sunday...

 
  

They're laughing at ME. You catch that, right? I believe they think I'm crazy... WHICH I AM OBVIOUSLY NOT. ;)