Guest Blogger:Cheryl Waters

by Sudie on November 28, 2009

Please join me in welcoming our next guest blogger, Cheryl Waters.

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Cheryl over the years. It is my pleasure to share her with all of you. ~Sudie Alexander, Chief Fun Officer of Jump Create


My name is Cheryl Waters, and I reside in beautiful South Orange County, California. I am married for 17 years.  We have one beautiful, fun-loving nine year old daughter who brightens my life. I have a very close knit family and the family unit both in genealogy and my church family, is very important to me. I love spending time with my family and I love the outdoors. I also enjoy doing charity work and attempting to give back to my community. I hope that as I cross paths with others that both will be blessed and lives enriched. I know that I am truly blessed! 

I have had the blessing of being a lead and founding Fiskateer and began my journey in 2006. It has been an incredible journey and I’m excited to continue as a lead.  I am so grateful to be a part of the Fiskars family 

I work full time in law enforcement and enjoy working with the community. I have enjoyed watching my position as a Fiskateer crossover into my law enforcement position. Crafting is so much about life!

Prior to working in law enforcement, my husband and I (later came my daughter) lived overseas (primarily South Africa, Zambia and Madagascar) for six years as Christian missionaries. I learned so much about life, culture, community, forgiveness, blessing, giving, sacrifice, challenge and my faith grew in a huge way. It was a life-altering and growing experience.

Scrapbooking has always been a part of my life in one way or another. Besides teaching at several different venues as a Fiskateer in several different states, I am also a Creative Team Member at my local scrapbook store . . . Timeless Treasures. I enjoy teaching, scrapbooking, altered arts, fine art, and drawing. I enjoy thinking outside the box with my projects. My style of scrapbooking leans more towards Shabby Chic although I enjoy all styles of scrapping.

I was encouraged by friends to submit some of my work and have been published in Memory Makers Books as well as Somerset Home and Memories (formerly Legacy) on several occasions. I have had the blessing of working with this wonderful company and have written articles for Stampington and Company/Somerset.

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Happy Cyber Monday 2009!

by Sudie on November 30, 2009

Anybody shopping the cyber sales?

I wanted to recommend some little things that our family just loves.

This was my daughter’s first game that she could play without getting frustrated. And I love it too! A wonderful addition to Family Game Night.

A fantastic family craft reference book.


I cannot say enough wonderful things about this newest addition to my crafting library. Fantastic book.

Lastly, not craft related. But I just love Ellie’s recipes.

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Protected: Simply Merry Christmas Tree Ornaments

by SudieNovember 29, 2009

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Protected: Creating This Season with Cheryl Waters

by SudieNovember 28, 2009

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Thanksgiving Weekend

by SudieNovember 27, 2009

Any luck with Black Friday sales?

I stocked up on crafting basics. Polymer clay, glue, yarn, new knitting needles, and such.
What did you add to your basket?
Do you shop Cyber Monday? Looking for anything special?

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Our Big Wonderful World Scrapbooking Class

by SudieNovember 25, 2009

 
Our Big Wonderful World
Jump Create is proud to present our latest class, just in time for Thanksgiving Break.
Our newest online scrapbooking class has been kid-tested, mother-approved.   Big WW class appeals to any age group or level of experience.    Parents and children will create their own books as they spend family time together.
My Big Wonderful World
Guided [...]

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Creative Play Is More Than Fun

by SudieNovember 23, 2009

We all know art can be fun. But did you know it can be good for you too?
Promotes Well-Being
Research has prove that the process of art-making promotes well-being. Experts believe that by engaging in creative expression children will be assisted with developing skills, increasing self-knowledge and self-esteem, improving behaviors and decreasing stress.

Improved Cognitive Skills
According to [...]

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Go Games

by SudieNovember 23, 2009

Our family loves these

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Dough Classics

by SudieNovember 19, 2009

Play dough is a childhood must.  Make sure you have plenty of it on hand.  Younger children love the edible recipe, while older children appreciate the for keeps recipe.
 
Edible Play Dough
Gather 2 cups of powdered milk, 2 cups smooth peanut butter, 1 cup honey, medium bowl, spoon.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.  Stir with spoon [...]

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Celebrate Your Family’s Bounty

by SudieNovember 19, 2009

with a little Thanksgiving Memory Game.
Here is a little Thanksgiving Memory Game Puzzle. Turkey Day Puzzle
There are two different levels.  One that is easier, and another, that is harder.
Enjoy.  And be grateful for all the many blessings we have.

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