Finally an Eagle Scout…

In May we finally had the Court of Honor for Tristin to receive his Eagle Scout Award.

Along with a lot of other boys in our ward. It’s been awhile since they had one. I had to along with some other mothers keep after the leaders to have one.

Anyways Tristin did his Eagle Scout Project actually in Oct of 2012. He put on a Veteran’s Day celebration for Veteran’s living in an assistant living center. He had program with music and stories, refreshments and gave them all a wooden plaque with an American Flag. But moving on, this is what I came up for the court of honor.

I went and took some pictures of him so I could make his invitations. He has a huge personality and makes everything really fun and entertaining.

Then I made these 2 banners for the tables using my Cricut.

I found this shadow window box at hobby lobby and spent several evenings finding all his awards, merit badges and pins even some from cub scouts. Then Scott helped me glue them all on, after rearranging it several times.

It turned out so great and it was a surprise to him.

I made the centerpieces for the food table, just cut out stars and put all the words that a scout is like Kind, Brave, Trustworthy, Honest, Frugal Loyal, etc.

At least know I’ll be set for the next court of honor, I'm sure before I know it, It will be Gavin's turn.

We are super proud of Tristin he has always loved Scouting and has had some of the best leaders. He gave out 3 mentor pins that evening because he couldn’t pick just one. I know he learned great skills and has great memories of all his scouting years.

Welcome to the Eagles Nest!

our easy valentine’s 2014

First up, this year for Payton’s pre school class

I decided to make photo valentines!

I have done this before with Whitney, so it

was Payton's turn.

For the back ground I had Whitney hold up her

zebra printed blanket,

and had Payton hold her hand out, so that is were

the sucker would go.

Then added the font to the picture.

Second we had to take some Valentines to Payton’s Dance class

I already had these cupcake bubble necklaces,

and just added the cute little saying!

Third, up was Whitney’s for her sixth grade class!

Cupids arrow!

skewer, big red gum, and a gummy heart!

My 1st idea for a Christmas card

This was my 1st idea for a Christmas card, but to say the least it didn’t work out the way I wanted it too. I wanted a newsletter/picture all in one. But basically I gave up and ordered some from Sam’s Club. Maybe next year I will have more time to spend on them. But now you get the idea.

Designing Digital Invitations

Over the years

I have created a few different invitations.

I hope to do more.

  so far I have done Birthday Invitations

and Baptism Announcements

and a cute Valentine card for Whitney.

I have used Corel Photoshop to design, but

Adobe Elements is on my list to buy.

Here are just a few-

you punch a hole above and below her hand and insert a sucker!

Have a fine day! Love, Vicki