Handcrafted Items for Sale

I have been working on some projects to sell. I am very excited about putting some of my creations on the market. Here are a couple I am offering:

Faux Alligator Skin Wristlet Gift Card Holder $5

Colors Available: Chocolate, Celery, Turquoise

Parisian Boxed Card Set, includes 10 cards and envelopes in a coordinating gift box $15

Walk in the Park Boxed Monogram Card set, includes 10 custom monogrammed cards and envelopes in a coordinating gift box, $15

Stay tuned for more projects I'll be posting, including baby thank you card sets and card sets with custom greeting options.

If you are interested in ordering a set, please e-mail me at smcdaid@austin.rr.com.

My Next Stamping Class and Finishing Out Sale-a-Bration

I'm very excited about my next stamping class! I am going to teach you six different watercoloring techniques. Watercoloring has always been a weak area for me, it seems like too much work, and I haven't been impressed with the results. But that all changed when I tried SU's watercolor paper! It's so sturdy! Plus, I am in love with the Pun Fun stamp set, which just screams to be watercolored! It makes very cute mini birthday cards. So, I hope you'll join me for this fun class. If you cannot come, I will offer a to-go kit after the class.

When: Saturday, April 18th 10 am

You'll make: 6 3"x3" cards with envelopes using 6 images from the Pun Fun stamp set.

You'll use: watercolor paper, Blender Pens, Aquapainter, Watercolor Wonder crayons, Watercolor pencils, Stampin' Pastels, Stampin Write markers, Classic ink, and Craft ink.

Cost: for class only $15; for class + Pun Fun stamp set for you to keep $45

RSVP with payment by April 8th

Only 2 days left to Sale-a-Brate! Don't miss out! Contact me before Tuesday if you want to place a qualifying order!

Stamp Club Card

Here is my contribution to this month's stamp club. I've been wanting to make the scalloped medallion for awhile, and I want to do more watercoloring, so here is what I made!

If you want to make a card like this for yourself, contact me!

Fun New Stuff!

I have added links to the new Stampin' Up! catalogs. There are some great samples and new products, so check them out!

Some Crafty Projects!

I have been wanting to stamp on onesies to make custom gifts ever since I saw the ones Emily did on her blog. So I got some new stamps and Palette Inks for Christmas, and I finally made some tonight! They turned out great, and they were so easy!








I am a little bit sad tonight because my cat is missing! I was away for the weekend, and I have not seen him since I left Friday and Mark hasn't seen him since Sunday morning. He's done this before, but I don't think he's been gone this long before! I hope he'll come home.
We've also been struck with cedar fever here. We all have itchy, watery eyes. I hope it won't last too long, because it is no fun! Especially getting on to the boys about not rubbing their eyes--they hate that!
I'm planning to get more crafty tomorrow with Valentine's projects! I'll post again soon!

Fun Stuff!

We've had a fun holiday season! Besides all the usual Christmas get togethers and such, we had some other fun.

My little nephew, Nathan Lee Beaman was born. He was Toshia and Greg's biggest baby, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches. He was born December 30th at 3:10am.

Riley finally mastered a two wheeler! He's been riding around without pedals to practice balancing, and it finally paid off! He proudly rode all over our cul-de-sac.

Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2009!

McDaid Holiday Letter 2008

Hey, friends! Thanks for stopping by! Here is our family letter and some pictures.

McDaid Family 2008 Recap

Mark
Mark is still gainfully employed as a Programmer in the IT Department at Austin Regional Clinic. With a full year under his belt, he feels pretty comfortable at his job. Recently, he has been working with the doctors and nurses in the clinics getting a paperless prescription system going. At home, he always has some project to do. This summer, he replaced the timing belt on our car and is always doing some kind of house maintenance job, like fixing the washing machine or garbage disposal. This year, he has diligently worked out at the YMCA and is in great shape! He also is helping Riley complete a marathon (in segments)!
Shelley
I am always busy doing something, and this year was no exception! I am still teaching preschool at First Baptist. This school year, we’ve had lots of challenges, but we’re doing okay. I am also taking care of 2 brothers after school this year who play really well with my boys. I too enjoy working out at the Y, but I don’t get to go as often as I’d like. I am the Finance and Membership Coordinator for MOPS this year. We are excitedly anticipating a new MOPS group starting in 2009! I am still passionate about crafting and enjoy stamping and digital scrapbooking. I get to go on my first scrapping retreat in January!
Riley
Riley graduated from kindergarten this spring, and started first grade this fall. First grade presented a new challenge: being separated from your best friends from your kindergarten class. It’s taken some adjustment, but he is making new friends. He is reading, doing math and learning how to be a good citizen, thanks to his wonderful teacher! Riley is also active at church and participated in his first Pinewood Derby race this fall. In his free time, he likes to play on the computer, play outside or play with his race cars.
Tyler
Tyler is a very active 3 year old. He is very compassionate and loving. He has a whole bed full of stuffed animals that he has adopted or acquired. They are his babies, and he takes good care of them. He is also devoted to his mommy, but does well when he is at school or at church. He potty trained very quickly and easily over the summer while mom and dad were on vacation. His favorite things are candy, Curious George and trains. Oh, and he was an adorable Wall-E for Halloween!
Family
We’ve had fun this year as a family. It is nice that both boys are old enough to go and do meaningful things. We’ve gotten to go to a few races this year, although not as many, since Cameron didn’t race much. We did get to go to our first Monster Truck show, which was fun. We also enjoyed going to several Round Rock Express baseball games. We learned that berm seating is actually better than seats in the stands! We are still enjoying our church. We have gotten connected in an adult Sunday School class, and Mark and I enjoy doing Wednesday evening Bible study. We also co-led 2 rounds of Financial Peace University this year.
The absolute highlight of this year, though, had to be Mark’s and my 10 year anniversary trip! We got to be away for 10 days, driving to Florida to go to a NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway and then going on a 4 night Bahama cruise. It was awesome! We went to Nassau, CocoCay and Key West. The weather was wonderful, and we enjoyed lounging, swimming in the ocean and sightseeing. While we were gone, the boys stayed with Grandpa and Grandma and went to VBS at their church.

It has been a fun year, full of memories and milestones. We are still plugging away at building our savings. It was so exciting to pay cash for our anniversary trip, and to know we wouldn’t have to worry about bills when it was over.
God has continued to bless us. I am excited and hopeful as my children are beginning to know and understand God as they grow. They ask many questions, and we try to answer them all! I am looking forward to sharing the Christmas story with them this season. I think it really may take shape for them this year!
I pray that each one of you, family and friends, would enjoy the wonder and true meaning of the Christmas season. May you be blessed in 2009!

Love, the McDaids