Meet My Newest Friend!

Every year there is a Southern Women's Show that comes to Charlotte NC, and I usually go with my Mom. It gives us a much needed afternoon to talk, catch up and just hang out together. I really enjoy this time with her.... well.... this year... my daughter wanted to go. They did have a craft area this year and turns out my daughter did actually enjoy this ALL DAY trip. (she is 6, I really didn't see it going as good as it actually did)

So as we are cruising the isles of goodies for women... we did a complete HALT in the middle of a busy thoroughfare, because....

there stood....

in cardboard form, was....

Justin Beiber!!!!!!!

Yes... I know.. this could be considered Illegal. But who cares! He is just so dang cute! And I did let the kid get her picture with him also:

Gracie was a little more reserved with herself.

Good Times at the Southern Women's Show.

MemoryWorks "Life's Celebrations" Blog Hop sponsored by Simple Stories

Welcome to the MemoryWorks Blog Hop sponsored by Simple Stories!!

You are in for a real treat today... TeamWorks members got to choose which of the 4 new Simple Stories Collections ( Baby Steps, Happy Days, Generations, 25 Days of Christmas) they wanted to showcase for the Blog Hop. I chose the Baby Steps Collection. I usually gravitate toward bright and bold colors, but I just LOVE the antique look of Baby Steps.

I hope you enjoy my projects, and if you like.. follow my blog and leave a comment! One lucky commentor/follower will win a small prize, make sure somewhere in your comment you put the words 'MemoryWorks Rocks!"!! hehehe!

Now on with the Hop!

Here is a gift bag and accordion card, for a baby shower or birthday:

They are a little hard to see, so here are a couple of close ups.

I discovered paper fortune cookies on the 'For the love of paper' blog by Kimberly Crawford, and loved them! I thought they would make such a cute little extra gift at a baby shower. With a few special sentiments hidden inside of each! Pretty cute HuH! Here is a link to Kimberly's Fortune cookies and her tutorial: http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/2008/04/pti-blog-hop.html

A layout of my Family... before ME!

I've been wanting to preserve this little handmade sweater and hat that my daughter wore when she was born. And I thought that the Baby Steps collection was perfect! This sweater was actually given to my MIL when my husband was born (before they new he was a he). Then she gave it to me when my Gracie was born. What an heirloom!

Thanks for checking out my projects, I hope you enjoyed! In addition to the little prize that I will be giving away, a prize will be given to one lucky commenter (from all the blogs along the hop). The more blogs you comment on the better odds to win!

Now hop on over to the next blog on the list:

1. MemoryWorks (http://memoryworksblog.blogspot.com)

2. Christy (http://christymusack.blogspot.com/)
3. Danielle (http://ecoscrapbook.blogspot.com/)
4. Jade (http://www.thescrapyardrose.com)
5. Kelly H (http://kellyrholbrook.blogspot.com/)
6. Lacey Igo (www.laceybugcreations.com/blog)
7. Lisa H (http://mykreativepursuits.blogspot.com )
8. Sandy (http://creatinginreallife.blogspot.com)
9. Sarah J (www.snippetsofme.net)
10. Sharon (http://ascrappersmemoir.blogspot.com)
11. Sheri (http://www.thedesperatescrapper.blogspot.com)
12. Shirelle (http://aaaclub-memorymaker.blogspot.com/)
13. Susan (http://susan-nichols.blogspot.com/)***You are here***
14. Simple Stories (www.mysimplestories.com)***Next Stop***

To order any of the fabulous products that you've seen here, please go to : http://www.memory-works.com/susannichols/

Happy Hopping!

MEMORYWORKS TEAMWORKS “LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS” BLOG HOP

Come join me and some of the other MemoryWorks TeamWorks members for another wonderful Blog Hop! This go round we are showcasing 'Life's Celebrations'. All of the TeamWorks members will be posting projects using one (or more) of the NEW Simple Stories collections. Check each of them out here:

Happy Day - http://simplestories.typepad.com/simple_stories/happy-day.html

Baby Steps - http://simplestories.typepad.com/simple_stories/bab.html

Generations - http://simplestories.typepad.com/simple_stories/gen.html

25 days of Christmas - http://simplestories.typepad.com/simple_stories/25-days-of-christmas.html

So join me this Thursday, 10/6, and hop your way through the list below.... and who knows, you may just win a PRIZE!!!!!!!!! So leave plenty of comments, and don't forget to follow each of the blogs. Happy Hopping!

1. MemoryWorks (http://memoryworks.blogspot.com)

2. Lacey Igo (www.laceybugcreations.com/blog)

3. Kelly H (http://kellyrholbrook.blogspot.com/)

4. Christy (http://christymusack.blogspot.com/)

5. Susan (http://susan-nichols.blogspot.com/)

6. Danielle (http://ecoscrapbook.blogspot.com/)

7. Jade (http://www.thescrapyardrose.com)

8. Sharon (http://ascrappersmemoir.blogspot.com)

9. Sandy (http://creatinginreallife.blogspot.com)

10. Sheri (http://www.thedesperatescrapper.blogspot.com)

11. Shirelle (http://aaaclub-memorymaker.blogspot.com/)

12. Lisa H (http://mykreativepursuits.blogspot.com )

13. Sarah J (www.snippetsofme.net)

Also, the new Fall MemoryWorks Catalog is out!! Want to check out all of the great new products? Well, here's the link to that: https://www.memory-works.com/admin/images/site/Fall11MemoryWorksCatalog.pdf

See Ya'll Thursday!

Susan

My first Fall/ Halloween Craft of 2011

So I was Blog Stalking around last week and found an absolute GORGEOUS Fall wreath made by Staci over at Just So Sassy (here's the link, so you can see what I was shooting for: http://justsewsassy.com/2011/08/29/tuesday-tutorial-rolled-burlap-and-rosette-fall-wreath/#comments).

Believe it or not, but this wreath is made entirely of Burlap... yes Burlap (I just love the smell of Burlap in the Fall, it reminds me of those stuffed scarecrows that you decorate with)!

I just love the way this turned out! I can't wait to get it on my door (sorry, it IS on a door right now... my laundry room door).

Thanks Staci for sharing such a wonderful idea!

Have a Great Tuesday!

Susan ;)

1st Day of 1st Grade!

Well... we are officially a 1st grader!! Gracie picked out her own clothes for school today, and she was excited to finally get to use her new 'littlest petshop' book bag.

Do you notice the front tooth that sticks out just a little? Yeah... it's barely hanging on! We should be front toothless by school picture time! Classic!

And here is what we learned from spending our summer at the YMCA Summer Day Camp:

(no, seriously the Y summer camp ROCKED!)

So good luck today.. to the Graduating Class of 2024! I'm so proud of you Gracie Lou!

MemoryWorks Blog Hop Featuring Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer

Welcome to the MemoryWorks TeamWorks blog hop.

You are going to find fabulous projects and inspiration today as you visit everyones blogs! The new Simple Stories line, 100 Days of Summer, is Wonderful. The colors and patterns instantly take you on a vacation!

Don't forget to comment on each of the blogs, one lucky commenter will win a fabulous PRIZE!!

Here is a list of all of the Blogs you will be visiting:

1. MemoryWorks Blog (http://memoryworksblog.blogspot.com)

2. Lacey Igo (http://laceybugcreations.blogspot.com)

3. Sheri Feypel (http://www.thedesperatescrapper.blogspot.com)

4. Susan Nichols (http://susan-nichols.blogspot.com/)*You are here*

5. Jade Wilson (www.thescrapyardrose.com)*Your next stop*

6. Sandy Zent (http://creatinginreallife.blogspot.com)

7. Lisa Harris (http://mykreativepursuits.blogspot.com)

8. Kelly Holbrook (http://kellyrholbrook.blogspot.com)

9. Sharon Hill (http://ascrappersmemoir.blogspot.com)

10. Sarah Jimerson (www.snippetsofme.net)

11. Christy Musack (http://christymusack.blogspot.com)

12.Simple Stories (http://www.mysimplestories.com)

Take a look at the perpetual calendar that I created from the Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer line:

I put the calendar in a frame, so I can use a dry erase marker to write in the days of the month.. and any events (Vacations) that I need to remember. The Ribbon is attached on the outside of the frame so I can clip on the month card, and a cute embellie or picture.

Here are a couple of close ups:

Mini Clothespin and Month Card.

Flower embellie and Mini Clothespin.

Thanks for stopping by! And if you like my blog, click on the 'join this site' tab to follow my adventures.

Have a scrappy kind of day!

Susan ;)

All I Can Say Is............

YUMMMMMMMMMM!!!!

Our Blueberries are Ready! And I've already made a Blueberry Cobbler, Blueberry Jam and planning on making Blueberry Pancakes this weekend!

Happy Wednesday!