Our Little Peytons one month album. I started with 2 basic products to create this album.

 Peyton is 3 months old, and I just finished her 1 month album.  I made 9 to give to her aunts, uncles and grandparents. I hope she loves looking at "Baby Peyton's" album when she gets older. All her relatives will have this to share with her. In case you were wondering..... NO... I am not doing an album a month. Just this one month album to show the special people who love her so dearly.

I started with the foundation of these 2 CTMH items:

 HIP PIC ALBUMS (Z1956 $8.95) Sturdy kraft chipboard album: 16 white pocket photo pages with 3¾" × 3¾" windows hold 16 – 4" × 6" photos; spiral-bound.

and: 

CHARLOTTE Paper pack (Z7205B $9.95) CHARLOTTE Complements (Z7205C $6.95) and other matching embellishments *** NOTE. CHARLOTTE PRODUCTS will ONLY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH APRIL 31st!

I also used many of the CTMH CRICUT COLLECTIONS to cut the shapes. 

Then I created this: 

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All stamp sets are available to view and purchase online at

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Go to shop, then My Acrylix stamps. You can search by code, description, or just look to see what you like, then make sure you purchase your favorites. 

STAMPS RETIRING MAY 1ST, 2016

Item #	Description	2015-2016 Seasonal Expressions 1	Cricut® Compatible	Retiring
A1184	Rejoice	20		30-Apr-16
A1185	Friendly Wishes	32		30-Apr-16
A1186	Pirate Birthday	28		30-Apr-16
B1507	To the Moon	11		30-Apr-16
B1508	Kiss It Better	13	X	30-Apr-16
B1509	My Mother (US/CA)	12		30-Apr-16
B1510	Sugar & Spice	28	X	30-Apr-16
B1511	My Mother (AU/NZ)	28		30-Apr-16
B1512	Play Hard— Gymnastics	30	X	30-Apr-16
B1513	Block Uppercase	10		30-Apr-16
B1514	Play Hard—Diving	31	X	30-Apr-16
B1515	Play Hard—Cheer	30	X	30-Apr-16
B1516	Your Beautiful Self	20		30-Apr-16
C1635	Our Story	29	X	30-Apr-16
C1636	Live, Laugh, Love	21	X	30-Apr-16
C1637	Stamps of Approval	33	X	30-Apr-16
C1638	Spring Critters	19		30-Apr-16
C1639	Take Heart	13		30-Apr-16
C1640	Friend in Me	18		30-Apr-16
C1641	Springtime Wishes	9		30-Apr-16
C1642	My Anchor	27		30-Apr-16
C1643	Stuck on You	10		30-Apr-16
D1683	Woodland Romance	8	X	30-Apr-16
D1684	Beach Days	26	X	30-Apr-16
M1135	On the Plus Side	11		30-Apr-16
M1136	Patch of Sky	11		30-Apr-16
M1137	A Day for Mother	12		30-Apr-16

STAMPS RETIRING JULY 31ST

Item #	Description	2015-2016 Annual Inspirations	2015-2016 Holiday Expressions	Cricut® Compatible
A1115	A Holiday			X
A1117	A Typeface	105
A1121	A Blossom			X
A1131	Love			X
A1146	Sincere Expressions	74
A1149	Trim The Tree			X
A1150	Charming Chevrons	30
A1159	LOL			X
A1161	Beyond Measure		12
A1164	Beach Gear			X
A1167	Keep Your Chin Up	75
A1172	Smiles Begin with You
A1173	The Best Dad Ever
A1174	Spray of Joy		20
A1175	Pen Pals	26		X
A1176	Christmas Star		28	X
A1177	Light the Menorah		27
A1178	Love My Dog	87
A1179	Housewarming Hello	40		X
A1181	Love My Cat	87
A1183	Little Things - Hostess Rewards	10
B1381	Holiday Cheer			X
B1390	Countdown			X
B1391	Zoology			X
B1392	Key Moments			X
B1398	Just for You			X
B1399	Crafted with Love			X
B1400	Beautiful Friendship			X
B1404	Cup of Cheer			X
B1408	Buttons, Bits, and Bobs			X
B1409	Pirouette			X
B1412	Perfect Fit—Holidays			X
B1413	Perfect Fit—Halloween			X
B1415	In Gear			X
B1416	Keyboard Uppercase	107
B1417	Perfect Fit—Birthday			X
B1419	Joyful Birthday	67
B1422	Easter Wishes			X
B1424	Classy Doily			X
B1427	Perfect Fit—Thanksgiving			X
B1428	Look to the Light	5
B1429	Eek & Shriek			X
B1431	Reel Life			X
B1435	Angel Friends			X
B1438	Banner Wishes	68
B1443	Hello Wonderful			X
B1449	Oodles of Doodles	26		X
B1453	Frightfully Fun		9
B1460	Trick or Treat Sweets		9	X
B1462	Lovely Birthday	67
B1463	Thankful Heart		13
B1466	Sweet Salutations			X
B1473	Flowers for Mom			X
B1474	Flowers for Mum			X
B1475	Handmade			X
B1476	My Fave			X
B1478	Ice-Cold Summer
B1479	Salute Our Heros	98		X
B1481	Friendly Pets	87
B1482	My Story	101		X
B1483	Season's Greetings		27
B1485	Positive Chemistry	65
B1486	Darling Dinos	28
B1487	Perfect Pear - Hostess Reward	10
B1488	Pumpkin Chevron		11	X
B1490	Happy Hooray - Hostess Reward	7
B1491	Birthday Funnies Hostess Reward	7
B1492	Fallen Leaves	40
B1494	Hit the Road	103		X
B1495	Play Hard— Baseball	96		X
B1496	Play Hard— Basketball	97		X
B1497	Play Hard— Cricket	97		X
B1498	Play Hard— Football	97		X
B1499	Play Hard— Hockey	96		X
B1500	Play Hard—Rugby	97		X
B1501	Play Hard— Soccer	97		X
B1502	Play Hard—Volleyball	97		X
B1503	Steampunk Scoundrels		11
B1504	Sending Love	65
B1505	Baby & Friends	82		X
B1506	Little Presents	82		X
C1441	Affection			X
C1462	All Hallows Eve			X
C1463	Harvest Happiness			X
C1464	Blue Ribbon			X
C1465	Unscripted			X
C1467	Sweet Moments			X
C1469	December 25th			X
C1483	Born to Ride			X
C1484	Love Clusters			X
C1496	Enjoy!			X
C1497	Pure Adventure			X
C1501	New Arrival			X
C1502	Princess Wings			X
C1503	The Best Things			X
C1509	Magic Potions			X
C1521	Approved			X
C1523	Outta This World			X
C1530	Sail Away			X
C1531	Tropical Paradise			X
C1532	Camping Delights			X
C1534	Sightseer			X
C1537	Honeycomb			X
C1538	Girls Rock			X
C1540	Hello Blooms			X
C1541	New Baby			X
C1542	Perect Fit—Dad			X
C1543	Perfect Fit—Mom			X
C1558	Wild Wonders			X
C1559	Always Grateful	41
C1564	Stitch Wonder			X
C1565	In the Moment			X
C1566	Tech Speak			X
C1567	Santa Claus			X
C1575	True to Life			X
C1578	Camper Crazy	102
C1580	Big Top			X
C1581	Inspiration Flourishes			X
C1582	Made from Scratch			X
C1584	Feathers	100
C1588	Great Job	23
C1590	Delightful Ditty	24
C1591	Merry, Merry		20
C1594	Treasure Friendship	94
C1599	Pretty Petals			X
C1604	Forever in My Heart			X
C1607	Someone Special	54
C1610	Dizzy Circle
C1611	Campfire Lifestyle	98
C1616	Treats of Friendship	45		X
C1620	Baby Zoo	80
C1621	Mr. & Mrs.	57
C1622	In Review	59
C1623	Loads of Fun	28
C1624	Birthday Wish- Hostess Rewards	6
C1625	A Thousand Thanks	43
C1626	Hexagonal Patterns	55		X
C1627	Reindeer Bells		23
C1628	Christ Is Born		28
C1629	Diamonds are Forever	63		X
C1630	Little Monsters		8	X
C1632	Say It All - Hostess Rewards	11
C1633	For Family	39
D1458	American Celebration			X
D1459	Canadian Celebration			X
D1480	Snowflakes			X
D1481	Vintage Type			X
D1482	Love Life			X
D1490	Backdrop Charmed			X
D1491	Hooray Bouquet			X
D1493	Fill in the Blank - Holiday			X
D1494	Christmas Cheer			X
D1502	Look Who's…			X
D1506	Family Love			X
D1515	Play Day			X
D1518	Christmas Delights			X
D1520	Ornamental Cheer			X
D1522	Glamour Lowercase	105
D1524	Frame It Up			X
D1525	Casual Expressions			X
D1526	Family Tree			X
D1527	Perfect Fit—Frames			X
D1536	Perfect Fit—Frames 2			X
D1537	Glamour Uppercase	105
D1539	The Happy Couple			X
D1542	For a Friend			X
D1545	Wheel of Life			X
D1546	Frame Flair			X
D1555	All the Details			X
D1556	School Years			X
D1560	Holiday Tags			X
D1561	B is for Baby			X
D1578	Flight of the Arrows	84
D1580	Catch You Later			X
D1581	Give A Lift			X
D1584	Big Hug	74
D1599	Geek is Chic			X
D1600	Here We Go	27
D1604	Season of Thanks	46
D1605	Halloween Greetings			X
D1607	Bodacious Banners	30		X
D1609	Seaside Greetings	95
D1610	Christmas Post			X
D1611	Frosty Fun			X
D1612	Teacher Appreciation	25
D1613	Best Christmas			X
D1614	Reason for the Season		29
D1617	Make It Merry		26	X
D1618	Build-a-Cake	69
D1627	Your Own Kind of Wonderful	86
D1633	Hopping By			X
D1634	Rain or Shine	72		X
D1635	Assorted Edges	47
D1636	I Do	56
D1637	Jumping Geometrics	32
D1644	The Authentic Life	99		X
D1645	Botanical Backgrounds	33
D1647	Documenting Moments	71
D1648	Snapshot Memories	70
D1651	Wavy Blooms	44
D1652	Team Player			X
D1656	Miracle of Christmas		19	X
D1657	Holly Jolly Christmas		22	X
D1659	Mini Messages - Hostess Rewards	9
D1661	Crazy Good	22		X
D1662	Harvest Wreath		13
D1663	Floral Banners	53
D1664	Packages, Boxes, and Tags	66		X
D1665	Blossoming Expressions	52
D1666	Believe in Christmas		25	X
D1669	Tasty Terrors		10	X
D1677	Friend Tree	38		X
D1679	Animal Greetings
E1028	Hopscotch Alphabet	106
E1029	Marquee Uppercase	107
E1031	Dated	58
M1000	Monogram A			X
M1001	Monogram B			X
M1002	Monogram C			X
M1003	Monogram D			X
M1004	Monogram E			X
M1005	Monogram F			X
M1006	Monogram G			X
M1007	Monogram H			X
M1008	Monogram I			X
M1009	Monogram J			X
M1010	Monogram K			X
M1011	Monogram L			X
M1012	Monogram M			X
M1013	Monogram N			X
M1014	Monogram O			X
M1015	Monogram P			X
M1016	Monogram Q			X
M1017	Monogram R			X
M1018	Monogram S			X
M1019	Monogram T			X
M1020	Monogram U			X
M1021	Monogram V			X
M1022	Monogram W			X
M1023	Monogram X			X
M1024	Monogram Y			X
M1025	Monogram Z			X
M1050	Mini Calendar			X
M1051	Wish	68
M1053	Sweeter with You	73
M1054	XOXO	73
M1055	Friendship Wreath
M1122	Wedding Day	57
M1123	Feel Better	73
M1124	Birthday Calligraphy	129
M1125	Celebrate!	129
M1126	This Is Christmas		31
M1127	Hand-Lettered Christmas		31
M1128	Doubly Merry		31
M1129	Holiday Greetings		31
M1130	A Penned Hello	129
M1131	Victorian Gratitude	129

An amazing Gift I received. You have to see this. 2016-02-09 11:16:02

A Wonder-Filled month..... Our little Evelyn Joy Bornt

We are blessed with our first grand daughter. She is now a month old, and I gave each of my girls this mini album of Evie's first month.

Being a grandmother (Bubbie Kay - is a Jewish G-ma) is the best. The kids have been here often. They left on Tuesday and I think it will be the longest I go without seeing her till Xmas.  But..... Thank goodness for Face Time! I do see her daily on that. I think I am bugging my daughter and Son-in-law.  I told them that I just need a few minutes daily with Evie. So far they are honoring my wishes. Thank goodness.  Here are the pictures of the littlest mini album we have. It is CTMH Insta Life Line of books and page protectors.

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Our *INSTA LIFE albums are just $7.95

I used the* GEORGE PAPER AND EMBELLISHMENTS.

I added *COTTON CANDY CARDSTOCK to make it more girlie.

* the capital descriptions are links to order. Couldn't figure how to change the text color. I guess I should not really admit that. :)

or go online to SHOP at: Kays website

Click shop and have fun!

The mini books are fun to make and nice to give as gifts. 

Paper Embossing and our New Diffusers. Watch this....

A Great Simple Easy Basket Brewing System for you to enjoy!

If you like fresh coffee when you travel to retreats or anywhere, this is the product you want to pack.
It is awesome and Simple, Eco-friendly, and oh so yummy!

Keep a journal to share what you believe will inspire and motivate your family to live a good life

Being over 50, ok... almost midway through the 50's. I find time flying by. It seems like yesterday when I was young and newly married and having babies. Now my babies are having babies. I am my families memory keeper. I love preserving our memories as you know. With my grand children coming,  I feel a need to journal what I feel is important. For me, I journal ideas I read from the wisdom of others. Studying Judaism has giving me a wealth of material I want to pass on.When my grand kids and even children want to know me better, my journals will provide them with that. I document positive and inspirational ideas. I do not need to journal my frustrations, we all have those, no one needs to read that. So I only document the ideas that I believe will help those that follow me live a meaningful and joyful life.  Here are a few of my journals. Get a Journal and start writing what inspires you.

Layouts using last months paper pack.

I know it is late, but here are samples from the May Special

Love playing with this fun summer paper pack.  I am sorry I did not have time to post for you earlier in the month. I was in my favorite place... Jerusalem. So no crafting time.