It's finally Friday. I am working a 12 hour day shift today and anyone that knows me knows what a challenge that will be! But I am sure it will be fine! My sister is visiting from Tennessee with her husband and son so I hope to spend a little time with them on Sunday ... Mother's Day!
Do you remember the theme for today?
I love before and after photos. I just love to see the transformation something can have when a little love and attention is given. My entry way closet was a horrid mess! It became a sort of catch-all. It certainly did not function as a useful space and although a couple of coats were hung in the closet, they were rarely worn and so the closet was not serving any real purpose other than to collect junk!
I told you on Wednesday that I love Pinterest. I truly do. There are so many great closet storage ideas there and I have been truly inspired by many of the photos I have pinned. So I decided to take a little time and make a list of what I needed to get organized. I sent my husband to the store with said list but he found something far better and much cheaper so of course I was very happy! He even was sweet enough to put it together and install it for me. So without further adieu, here is the ugly before and the pretty after!
Hugs,
Okay, my Angel friends and I have a lot to show you so relax and enjoy blog hopping:
I used Kraft cardstock, Cha Cha dp from TAC and some white cardstock. I used my Fiskars Threading Water border punch for the dp piece. I added white doodle dots and faux stitching with my favorite white pen! I colored the image with Copics, Bic MarkIts and Tombow Brights. The card measures 4x8 and scored at 4. Isn't she cute? I made her a little red head! But I know you want to see more!! Hop on over to 
Kadesia really enjoyed herself:
She got to use up all the leftover make 'n take kits to create some Valentine's for her class. Her party is next month so she got a head start and I think she was able to make about half of the amount she needs! She's a little worker bee with the Scor-Pal and the kits!
She was a complete angel for me all day! Even though she had to get up early on a Saturday and be up really late. She was helpful and pleasant all day! I am so proud of her! She even demonstrated the make 'n take project for a couple of the ladies.
I would have been able to share these photos today but I had computer issues and finally got that all resolved this evening. That means I wasn't able to participate in the first Angel Blog Hop of this year!! I still want to show you what I made and share the links of the other Angels with you! Be sure you check out all their amazing Valentine's Day Treats creations. We were going to share Valentine's Day themed projects like treat holders, recipe cards, scrapbook layouts, cards, altered art and home decor items to inspire you all to make a sweet treat for someone you love! I made a 2, 4, 6, 8 box from a piece of Miss Moxie designer paper from The Angel Company. I used a tag from the Miss Moxie dp and stamped it with the "Forget Me Not" sentiment from the Squiggle Ladybugs stamp set. I used Noir Palette Hybrid ink. Hope you like it!
I used the tutorial from Jen Young. It would make an adorable party favor, don't you think? Here are the links to even more inspiring projects:
I used stamps from The Angel Company to create my card (Sprigs, Butterfly Swirls and Trendy Greetings). I embossed the swirls and sentiment with VersaMark and black embossing powder. I rounded the corners on the piece I attached ribbon to using my Corner Chomper on the ½" side. The swirls and sentiment have some dimension with pop dots raising these panels up. The ink I used is Orangerie and the designer paper is now retired from TAC.
Here is what she said about why she chose me:
The purple designer paper is the retired Gentle Beginnings. I love that paper!!! The Butterfly Kisses is from the Kid Praises stamp set (now 25% off on the Retired List). I picked this stamp to reflect my daughter because she always gives her daddy butterfly kisses and her room is decorated in pink and purple. The dinosaur is from the same set (order it soon if this is on your wish list before it's too late to order it anymore). My son loves dinosaurs and I know Paul will like the dino. Javan loves green so I picked some green and yellow to make it more fun! I stamped the "for you" sentiment from the Dear Friend stamp set in our Serendipity Catalog. I love it! It's a great set!!! The "you are" sentiment is from the YOU ARE stamp set also found in Serendipity. Then I put "dad" at the top of the card. It's stamped with the Viridian Leaf and Iris Palette Hybrid ink pads. I used the Scriptybet stamp set for that. I doodled some images inside the letters for a fun effect since the kids are giving it to him. The cardstock is cut at 4¼"x11" and scored at 5½". Want to see more? Just hop on over to these Angel blogs for more!
You'll find more fun Mother's Day projects to inspire you when you click on these Angel names:
The stamps are from The Angel Company: Sprigs and You Are. Be sure you go to 
Gotta love those Stardust Glitter Gel Pens! The pig stamp is from a former TAC Stamp of the Month. I sponged him in Burnt Umber for a dirty look. I used my Chestnut Memory Marker for coloring in the word DIRTY and the "mud" beneath the pig. I used my Pink Brights Tombow marker to color in the pig and my Stardust Glitter Gel Pens to create some shimmer. I hope she likes this magnet! Tomorrow is my Scripture Challenge and Christina will be sharing her page on her blog, too. I have a few more things to share with you, too, so be sure to hang out with me again tomorrow!