Pink Chihuahua Art

New Blog...

2009-05-02T00:43:00.001-04:00

I'm working on a new blog, to display my wider range of art. Coming VERY Soon! Check back!

Valentine Wreath

2009-02-10T05:00:00.000-05:00

A lady at work commissioned me to make her a wreath for Valentines Day. I have never made a wreath before, nor worked with any kind of floral arrangement, but it was a lot of fun. I really liked the way it turned out. It looks a little dull in the picture, but in person it really is glittery!! Click the picture to see a little more detail.

February Is Here!!

2009-02-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

Can you believe it is already February?? I can't. This past month just flew by. There is a new sketch up over at Pink Sketches. This month Pink Sketch has teamed up with Two Peas in a Bucket Calendar Girls. You can check out more info about the Two Peas Calendar Girls HERE.

Here is my layout for Sketch #20. It is pretty much all American Crafts products.

And I ordered my sewing machine from Amazon!! It should be here today or tomorrow! I can't wait to get started on some great new projects!!

Pink Sketch #18

2009-01-26T05:00:00.000-05:00

There is a brand new sketch up over at Pink Sketches, actually there are 2 new sketches!!!! So head over to Pink Sketches and check it out (http://pinksketches.typepad.com).

Here is my take on sketch #18.

New Pink Sketch

2009-01-25T00:09:00.004-05:00

pinksketches.typepad.com

By the way do you like the new owl header?? I made it in Photoshop! :)

For The Love of Teapots!

2009-01-23T05:00:00.000-05:00

I have a slight problem. A "sickness" of sorts.........I can't stop buying or wanting these new scrapbook collections!!!! I have tons..I mean tons of paper and supplies, but every time a new line comes out....I just have to have it. I hunt, I search, I scour for it. It's not that I need it, sometimes I don't even have pictures to go with it. It's just that I WANT IT! And now, I have come across this problem for the second time this week. Have you seen the sneak peek of the 2 new Basic Grey lines??? All I can say is AAAHHHHHHHHHHH teapots! Teapots!!!!!!!!!! One of the new lines is called Porcelain, and I soooo NEED it. It gives me this kind of vintage/victorian feel, and the colors are just AMAZING!!! Here is the preview picture

Now I know that is just a sneak peek, but I already want it all. Even though I don't even know what ALL is going to look like?? So I ask you all my fellow scrapbookers, how do you stop? How to you STOP buying everything? Or is it impossible??

By the way did I mention October Afternoon just posted another new sneak peek collection on their blog??? Hehehe. ( http://octoberafternoon.typepad.com)

CHA Fever!

2009-01-22T05:30:00.000-05:00

So the sneak peeks from the big CHA show are starting to come out. There are soooooo many great new scrapbook lines coming out I just can not handle it all! Do you ever find yourself planning a photo session just so you can use a certain paper line?? Hehe. I know I do.

My absolute favorite company October Afternoon just launched a sneak peek on their blog, and OH MY is it darling!! I have to have it! It's called "Cherry Hill" and it features adorable birds, strawberries, bees, and of course cherries. (CHECK IT OUT HERE). I don't know how I am going to resist getting 10 sheets of every paper in this line! lol.

What new lines are you looking forward to??

Sew Wonderful

2009-01-21T05:30:00.004-05:00

So I have been doing a lot of sewing lately and I got a few emails asking what kind of sewing machine do you use? Well, my sewing machine is not at all glamorous, but it gets the work done, or at least for the most part. lol. I currently own a Kenmore 14 stitch. Year??? I'm not sure, but let's just say this baby is vintage. Here is my current little work horse.......

I have been thinking a lot about getting a new sewing machine so I can start selling my Blythe creations. While my current machine gets the job done, by new means is it up to par to sell things. It often gets jammed and loose threads randomly strewing about, but I love it all the same. So.......I have been looking at this one...

A Brother CS6000I....sounds fancy huh?? lol. Well it looks like it. It's computerized, has a ton of great functions, stitches and most of all it's a super great price over at Amazon, and has AMAZING reviews (check it out). So maybe if I put some money aside over the next few weeks I might splurge and get it. Does anyone else have any sewing machine recommendations? Let me know!

I also got this adorable pattern at Joann's for 99 cents! I can't wait to make this owl pincushion!!!

Inauguration Tuesday

2009-01-20T05:30:00.001-05:00

I was snowed in all this weekend. I can not believe this weather lately. The snow just keeps piling up. More and more everyday. I am so ready for spring. For some reason I find more inspiration in crafting when it is warmer and nicer out. Winter just makes me want to curl up and take a nap.

I am about to break out my slice and use it for the first time on a scrapbook page, instead of just messing around with it and having hundreds of slice clippings laying all over my desk. I am also excited because on January 25th Making Memories is revealing 12 new cartridges for the Slice! I wonder what great things they are going to come up with?? (www.whyslice.com)

Has anyone been to Michael's lately?? Oh my gosh they have a TON of new designer scrapbooking stuff!! They have a new line called Friendly Forest that I am just drooling over! It is full of owls, deers, and birds. I got the chipboard pack which is just darling. They were all out of the 12x12 paper pack and the album, but I am just dying to see what it looks like. Here is the chipboard pack.......

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone. I am off to watch the Inauguration ceremonies, and then heading off to work. No crafting for me.

Blog Overload.

2009-01-15T21:48:00.000-05:00

So I haven't blogged in over a month. Why?? Well I'm not really sure, just been super busy and haven't had much time to start crafting until now! I'm on a craft overload. Scrapbooking, sewing, crocheting, photography, baking. You name it I'm doing it.

I have also started a new hobby that you will probably be seeing a lot of on my blog and that is......Blythe Dolls! If you don't know what they are there is a ton of information at thisisblythe.com. They are dolls that were first introduced in the US from Japan in the 70's, didn't do so hot. They were then rediscovered by a photographer name Gina who brought them back to life. Blythe collecting is a lot of fun and there are so many possibilities. People customize them, use them in awesome photography, and of course make adorable clothes for them. To check out some awesome pictures of Blythe dolls, check out the Flickr group Blythe, Blythe, Blythe.

Here are some pictures of my current Blythe collection. I only have two, but I can't wait to get more!!!!

In scrapbooking news.......I GOT A SLICE for Christmas!!! WOOHOOOOO!!!! And guess what????? It's AWESOME!!! I have yet to actually use it on a scrapbook page, but I have been playing around with it and it is sooo amazing!

Here are some scrapbook pages I have created over my holiday break. I'm glad to be back in the swing of things, and can't wait to share new creations with everyone!!

How were your holidays??? What are your plans for the new year?

Long Time No See

2009-01-14T11:38:00.001-05:00

Where have I been? Nowhere really. Expect a HUGE update of what I have been up to and tons of craftiness tomorrow!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-02T10:34:00.007-05:00

The holiday season has officially begun!! I haven't had much time for scrapping since I have been working a lot on getting things ready for my holiday arts and craft show that is this weekend. This will be my first craft show with my polymer creations, I hope people like them. Here are a few things I have gotten done over the past week.

There is also a new sketch up over at Pink Sketches. Here is the layout I created using Basic Grey's Wassill line.

Back 2 Blogging

2008-11-21T10:41:00.006-05:00

It's been a little while since I have blogged. I have been busy and working alot, and not had very much scrapbooking or crafting time. I have been trying to work on things for the upcoming craft show, but haven't accomplished much.

I did take some time to conquer 3 Martha Stewart recipes. I made chocolate glazed pumpkin cookies, cranberry scones, and vanilla vanilla cupcakes. They all actually turned out really really good. The cupcakes were hands down the BEST I have ever tasted. I only took pictures of the scones, but I plan on making some more of the cupcakes soon and will take some pictures. The scones are wrapped in food tissue paper from Martha Stewart's line at Michael's. And if your not a fan of fresh cranberries, I made one batch with about 3/4 cup of chocolate chips instead of cranberries. DELICIOUS!

Miss. Perfect

2008-11-12T12:44:00.000-05:00

I had a great time working on Sketch #13 for Pink Sketches. The sketch was sponsored byMaking Memories. They sent each of us designers a ton of great products to use for our layouts, and I thought one of my Martha Stewart pictures would be great to use with them.

So here is my take on Sketch #13 using all Making Memories products.

I also took a stab at making some Christmas cards. These are my first cards ever! Now that I kind of have the feel for it, I can't wait to make more.

Glitz and Glitter

2008-11-08T06:00:00.001-05:00

I have been glittering ornaments like a mad woman over the past week, getting ready for the craft show. I've done quite a few, and decided that spray adhesive is a lot faster than regular glue. Here are some pictures of my progress. All glitter is by Martha Stewart. I highly recommend it, it is very fine and looks amazing! Check back tomorrow for a new layout, and some Christmas cards. Have a great weekend.

Election Day!

2008-11-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

Today should turn out to be a day of exciting events and surprises. I have the day off of work and plan on spending it at home with CNN on, cleaning my room, and crafting polymer clay ornaments for the craft show that is coming up next month. I'll try to post some pictures later today of my progress.

Hope everyone gets out and Rocks the Vote!

Pink Sketch #12

2008-11-02T05:45:00.002-05:00

There is another great sketch over at Pink Sketches. This sketch is sponsored by Riff Raff Designs, and if you participate you get a chance to win your own Riff Raff Tree. So head over toPink Sketches and join in on the fun, I am sure you have a ton of great Halloween pictures you need to scrap!!

Here is my take on Sketch #12. I used Pink Paislee's Vintage Moon Collection, which I love. Some chipboard letters from Joann's (not sure of the manufacturer), and of course my Riff Raff Tree.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T00:20:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Halloween. Unfortunently I have to work, but I will be dressed as a butterfly passing out candy to kids at work so I should have some fun. I have been working on a ton of new craft projects.....new layouts, christmas cards, chipboard owls, polymer clay, and tag snowmen just to name a few. I still haven't taken pics of all of them but I'm working on it.

Here's a picture of a chipboard owl I made. Chipboard is from Maya Road and the paper is from Pink Paislee's Vintage Moon Collection.

I got a ton of emails about Martha??? How was it?? Is she nice??? What did she say?? All I can say is she lived up to every expectation that I had. Complete perfection and class. She was incredibly nice, greeted me with a huge hello. I gave her a snowman that I made, she thanked me, and said it was cute, then put it next to her cell phone. I told her that I can't cook a thing and I hope this book helps. She said, "oh it will be perfect for you." Here is a pic of me (actually the back of me) meeting Martha. I have so say she looks pretty happy to see me don't you think? lol.

There are no words............

2008-10-30T08:25:00.001-04:00

All I can say is she is just as wonderful in person as she is on TV. Incredibly nice, beautiful and perfect! Love ya Martha!!!

Martha, Martha, Martha

2008-10-28T19:06:00.002-04:00

In about 12 hours I am leaving to go meet Martha Stewart!!! Yes I said that right MARTHA STEWART. She is having a book signing at a local book store so I'm going to go and check it out and say "hello" to the queen of all things crafty. Check back later tomorrow for updates and hopefully some pictures if all goes well.

I have also been working on a TON of new stuff I just have to take some pictures of it. So check back soon and have a great day.

Pink Sketch #11

2008-10-27T12:01:00.002-04:00

I had a great time with Sketch #11. I found this great paper line called Lemongrass by Crate Paper. It's an adorable line filled with whimsical birds, squirrels, and dill blossoms. Head over to Pink Sketches and participate in Sketch #11, and you will be entered into a drawing for a great prize!!!

Crafty Weekend

2008-10-26T00:25:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I had a pretty busy day. In the morning I went to a craft show, The Scrapbook Zone (A LSS), Joann's and Archivers. I got a ton of great stuff. And also a ton of great ideas. So I got home and started creating!!!!

#1 And Owl Blanket for Ella (Fleece 3.99 yrd at Joanns) I think she likes it.

#2 Started to get ready for the craft show!!!!

#3 Finished up the skirt on my dress form. Just have to embellish now.

T.G.I.F.

2008-10-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

The week is finally coming to an end. Whew. And I actually have the ENTIRE weekend off of work. I am so excited. Hopefully I can get some scrapping done and need to start making things for my craft show in December. I have some great ideas for some clay trees, and a ton of other cute Christmas stuff I just have to take the time to sit down and try to make some stuff.

Have you all signed up for Jessica Sprague's free class?? I did. I just have to get my supplies for the class. It is only a few things. I'm excited to see what we will create. I am always up for a challenge and some great inspiration.

Have you seen these adorable owl stamps by Kelly Panacci??? Oh my gosh could they be any more adorable? I think these would be great for making cards or on an adorable layout. I don't know what my obsession is with owls. But it seems like I want everyone that I lay my eyes on. You can get them over at Two Peas.

Have a wonderful Friday. Hopefully I will have some updates over the weekend with some new creations!

Scrapbooks Etc. Magazine

2008-10-23T22:23:00.005-04:00

My scrappy friend Donna was nice enough to send me an email telling me that my must have/must want line Good Cheer by October Afternoon is featured on the cover of Scrapbooks Etc. magazine this month. I must get my hands on this magazine and this paper!!! lol.

Christmas Scrapbooking Must Haves

2008-10-22T12:51:00.003-04:00

Christmas is literally around the corner. I know it's hard to believe! This is my first Christmas as a scrapbooker and I am literally dying looking at these amazing Christmas lines that are coming out. I can not wait to get all of them!

I just heard that my LSS got the new Basic Grey Wassail line in. This line is not your typical red and green Christmas tree and presents line. It has a more of a vintage theme to it, and I am absolutely in love with it. You can get it at Two Peas.

Another amazing line is by October Afternoon. They are probably my favorite manufacturer. All of their stuff is amazing! I think I may just freak out when I get my hands on their Good Cheer Line! It is my absolute favorite line of this season. I'm a sucker for pink and teal. And this line has it all. Another kind of vintage theme this line is darling. You can check out October Afternoons entire catalog here. If anyone knows when and where I can get my hands on this please let me know!!!

I also went scrapbooking the other day and got 2 layouts done. One is for Pink Sketches next week and the other I will post later in the week. I just have to take the time and take some pictures of both of them.

Have a great day! Hope you enjoyed my ramblings! What are your Christmas scrapbook must haves?

Pink Sketch #10

2008-10-19T18:25:00.000-04:00

Another new sketch over at Pink Sketches. I really took a very simple approach to this one and had a lot of fun! It's also our first week with a guest designer!

I have not had much time to blog or scrap in the past few days because my work schedule got all crazy, but things are back to normal now I am heading to scrap at my LSS tomorrow! I hope to get a lot done. I need to take the time to go through my stash tonight and get organized. I always get there and have no idea what I am going to do and then end up buying a ton of stuff I really don't need. So I am going to try and get my ideas together tonight.

Also don't forget tonight at midnight EST is the start for registration for Jessica Sprague's Stories In Hand Class. Don't miss out it's FREE!!!

Today...

2008-10-15T05:00:00.002-04:00

I took inspiration from Ali Edwards Document a Day in Your Life Series and made this with Photoshop. If you haven't checked out Ali's blog yet make sure you check out the series, it is amazing!

Stories In Hand

2008-10-13T06:00:00.000-04:00

I am so incredibly excited for this free class. I love Jessica's work, and am always looking for new ideas and creative motivation. And did I mention it's Free???? Make sure to register on October 20th. I know I will! Head over to JessicaSprague.com for all the info.

This Sunday....

2008-10-12T06:00:00.001-04:00

I am off to go to work for the day. If you haven't been over to Pink Sketches make sure you check it out. A great new sketch and the guest designer winners have been announced. Here is my layout for Sketch #9

I also took the time the other day to start decorating the dress forms I got at a local scrapbook store a few months ago. I am using acrylic medium and 2 inch paper strips. I am loving how it is coming out so far. I just can't decide how I want to do the skirt yet. Don't mind my messy desk.

Sketch #9 Preview

2008-10-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

I finished my layout for Pink Sketch #9 yesterday. I usually don't scrap at home, but it was different and a good thing because it forced me to use my own supplies. It's a very simple layout, but I like it a lot. Here is a sneak peek. Make sure you check out Pink Sketches tomorrow for the launch of Sketch #9 and the announcement of the Guest Designer Contest.

Today.....

2008-10-10T15:11:00.004-04:00

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2008-10-08T08:00:00.002-04:00

Feeling tired today. Wanting to find time to scrap. But unfortunently the schedule is work eat sleep, work eat sleep, repeat. Looking forward to a day off on Friday. Even the pups are tired.

Flickr

2008-10-07T08:00:00.003-04:00

it's an obsession. Flickr that is. If enyou don't have one get one. I can sit on there for hours. Too many hours. Looking through all the photos. Photography fascinates me. Getting to see so many things from so many perspectives. It is stunning. The best part of Flickr are the differt groups. There are thousands of them. So many different subjects. You can find a group for just about anything you could ever imagine. Each group has their own topic and then everyone uploads their pictures relating to that subject to share with everyone.

A few of my favorite groups are

Canon Powershot A560 - this is the camera I have. It's fun to see all the different pictures people have taken with the same camera as me. Just do a search for your camera. I'm sure there is a group for it!
Craft Rooms - Oh my this groups is amazing! Seeing all the different craft rooms/art sudios! It makes me very jealous!
Scrapbook - Share all of your scrapbook creations!
My Chihuahua Is Cuter Than Your Chihuahua - So much cuteness here!
Document A Week in The Life - This is Ali Edwards group following her series A Week In the Life. Check out her blog, it is an amazing project. I am thinking of starting one.
Chicago - Since going there I have become slightly obsessed.

I am in the process of redoing my flickr page with just photography. Check it out and add me to your flickr friends. I would love to see your flickr pages! Leave them in the comment section!

Pink Sketch #8

2008-10-06T08:00:00.002-04:00

Pink Sketch #8 is up over at Pink Sketches I had a great time working on this layout using pictures that I took from a trip to the cider mill last week. I used Cosmo Crickets Mr. Campy Line which is actually camping paper, but looks great in a fall layout because of the wonderful colors. The chipboard owl is from Maya Road. I covered it with Mr. Campy paper and then made my own eyes and mouth. I might add some journaling to it later, but for now I think it looks great.

Tips on Taking Pictures of Your Layouts

2008-10-05T00:31:00.004-04:00

One of the first things I learned when I started posting my layouts on the internet is..... a horrible picture can ruin a beautiful layout. I quickly learned how easy it is to make a picture of your layout look just as good as the real thing, without using a $500.00 camera or a fancy scanner!

I take all my pictures with a simple point and shoot Canon A560 camera. I got it for around $150.00 at Target about a year ago, and it is one of the best cameras I have ever owned.

Here are some simple steps to get a great picture of a layout using your own point and shoot camera.

1. Go outside. Natural sunlight is the best place to take your picture. Even if the sun isn't out the natural light outside really helps.

2. I usually alway leave my camera on the auto setting, but one thing I do change when I take pictures of my layouts is the macro setting. It usually looks like a little flower on your camera settings. Just hit the button and it should turn macro on. I find it to be great for really showing detail work in a layout.

3. Set your layout on the ground. I usually put a scrap sheet of 12 x 12 paper under it just to keep it protected from any dampness, dirt etc.

4. Stand directly over and about 6 inches away from the bottom of your layout (so your feet aren't in the picture), hold your camera directly over the layout pointing at the ground. Now usually I don't zoom in that much because I use photoshop to crop my pictures, but if you don't want a lot of surrounding background in your picture make sure to zoom in and crop the layout using your camera zoom.

5. All that's left to do is snap! Instantly you should have a better than average picture of your layout.

Here is a layout I took a picture of yesterday morning.

Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants All Fall Collection

Rub Ons: Scenic Route

I hope this little tutorial helps some of you out. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you A.S.A.P.

Fresh Start

2008-10-04T00:25:00.001-04:00

I took some time and cleaned up the blog. Nothing drastic, Im still working on it. I took a lot of stuff off moved some things around and made a new header. I'm not sure how long it will last I liked it a lot better when I was making it, now I'm not sure. Anyway I'm starting fresh with new layouts, pictures, everything. I'll add things more throughout the week, I just don't want it to be too crowded.

Now in Scrappy news..........

I never posted my layout for Pink Sketch #7. So if you haven't seen it get over to Pink Sketches and check it out. Tomorrow will launch another sketch!

I have quite a few new layouts to post, I just have to take some pictures of them when the sun is out today. Hopefully.

So since I didn't take any new pictures of the new layouts I decided to give the whole digital scrapbook thing a try again. I actually really like how it turned out. I used a Harvest Spice digital kit from ShabbyPrincess.com. They have some great free digital kits to download. If you haven't visited them yet make sure to check it out. So here is the layout I created using Photoshop Elements for Mac and the ShabbyPrincess Kit.

Just something quick and fun. I enjoyed making it. Something out of the box that I haven't done in awhile and it's always good to have a challenge. Hope everyone has a great Saturday, I have to work unfortunently. See ya tomorrow with some new layouts.

Relaunch

2008-10-03T01:37:00.001-04:00

I am getting ready for a relaunch of pink chihuahua art this weekend. New layout. New content. New everything. So expect some construction over the next few days and check back soon.

New layout

2008-09-24T11:02:00.003-04:00

Here's a new layout I did last week. Products are October Afternoon for the most part. I've been experimenting with cutting patterned paper and kind of fitting it like a puzzle. I love how this turned out.

I'm Back

2008-09-23T09:27:00.004-04:00

I have been so bad about blogging. I just have had no time. So I promise I am going to blog the rest of the week! Todays blog is just going to be short and simple. My layout for Pink Sketch #6.

Come on over to Pink Sketches!!

Pink Sketch #5

2008-09-15T11:06:00.003-04:00

If you haven't checked it out yet, make sure you head over to Pink Sketches and participate in Sketch #5 here is my layout.

Except more scrappy blogging this week! :)

Busy, Busy, Busy

2008-09-11T00:00:00.002-04:00

I have been so incredibly busy lately. Doing what? I really have no idea. lol. I've been working, working, sleeping, dealing with allergies, and fitting a little bit of scrapping book in. I actually for the first time scrapped at home! I know that sounds really strange, but I never ever scrap at home. This week I actually took some time sat down and completed one layout and started a little homemade mini chipboard album.

I got the idea for the chipboard album from my LSS when they had a free make and take for their customer appreciation sale. Here's what I made at The Scrapbook Tree

and here is my own little mini album that I started

It's something that is really simple, easy and quick. I still have to add pictures, embellishments and finish it up, but I think it is a great start.

I'm headed off to a 8 hour crop tomorrow night so I hope to get a ton of stuff done. I really want to get some layouts done to submit for publishing. I still have a million chicago pics to scrap and a ton of other great moments as well. Have a great Thursday!

Pink Sketch #4

2008-09-07T10:39:00.000-04:00

Today is the launch of Pink Sketch #4. It's a 2 pager, which I know a lot of people were looking forward too. If you haven't checked it out yet make sure you head over to Pink Sketches and join in all the fun.

Yesterday was also customer appreciation day at my local scrapbook store. They were offering 20% off everything, free make and takes and prizes. Boy did I go nuts. As soon as I walked in the door they had ALL of the new the My Mind's Eye Collection. Embellishments, Paper, Kits. It was AMAZING. I got all of the Christmas line I wanted and a ton of extra stuff. Plus they had an adorable mini book make and take. I will post in the next few days.

So here is Pink Sketch #4

Sneak Peek!

2008-09-04T23:44:00.004-04:00

Here is an exclusive sneak peek of my layout for Sketch #4 at Pink Sketches. Make sure you check out Pink Sketches on Sunday for the Launch of Sketch #4!!!! And if you haven't seen Skectch #3 yet, get over there and join the fun!

Holiday Weekend

2008-09-03T00:05:00.000-04:00

The holiday weekend is over, and it was back to work yesterday. YUCK. I didn't do much over the weekend. I worked on Saturday and Sunday then had Monday off. I took a trip to Michael's and went out to lunch with my Aunt and super adorable cousin. Michael's had 4 for $1.00 paper and from what it looked like in the paper I thought It was going to be all new. Well I got there and it was all the same old junk! I got a few American Crafts papers and that was about it. I did take some adorable pics of my cousin. I can't wait to scrap them. Especially this one.

How cute is that? lol.

Also a big thanks to everyone who has given me The I love your blog award. I promise I will take the time in the next few days to post it and nominate my own 7 blogs.

Well that's all for today. I'm hoping to get some scrapbooking done in the next few days, but we will see what happens. On Saturday I am going to my local scrapbook store where they are having a customer appreciation day. 20% off your entire purchase, free make and takes, and a ton of giveaways. Hopefully I win something. I am also still on the hunt for the new My Mind's Eye and October Afternoon, hopefully I can get my hands on it by the weekend!

Pink Sketches #3

2008-08-31T00:00:00.002-04:00

I have been a super bad blogger the last week. I just literally have no time to do anything. I've been working way to much and scrapping way to little. So expect a lot of fun treats in the next few days.

Pink Sketch #3 is up at Pink Sketches. I absolutely love this sketch. Die cut paper is all the rage these days, and I really wanted to incorporate into the sketch. I think it turned out great. Make sure to go to Pink Sketches and participate with Sketch #3.

Title: Pink Pooch

Supplies: All Patterned Paper is Pink Paislee Pop Fashion Line; Cardstock: Bazzill and Core Color; Embellishments: American Crafts Thickers: Vera Vinyl in Taffy, Sprinkles in Black; Queen & Co. brads; American Crafts My House Paper Everyday Flowers

Scrapbook Wish List

2008-08-27T10:48:00.008-04:00

Here it is again another one of my scrapbook wish lists. It really is never ending!! lol. What's on your scrapbook wish list?

October Afternoon Good Cheer Collection - It's kind of vintage/shabby chic Christmas, and completely adorable! I also love their other lines that are coming out soon!

My Mind's Eye Be Merry Collection - When I get my hands on this one, I am getting every single sheet! This is beyond adorable. It combines two of my fa

vorite things, Pink and Christmas.

Studio Calico - I've never tried a kit club yet, but I'm seriously thinking about trying it out. The September Kit preview of Studio Calico looks amazing, and I think it would be a super easy way to shop fo

r new scrapbook supplies. Everything matches and I'm not hunting around for things that coordinate.

If anyone knows when the new October Afternoon and MME collections are shipping please let me know. And also let me know if you are a member of a kit club? How do you like it? Any recommendations?

Crop City

2008-08-25T08:13:00.002-04:00

It's off to The Scrapbook Tree for me to get some cropin' done with my new stash of products! I can't wait to play with all the fun new paper lines!!!

Sketch #2

2008-08-24T00:44:00.007-04:00

Sketch #2 is up at Pink Sketches. I had a great time with it, I used the pics I took of me in Chicago, as well as the patterned paper I got at Windy City Scrapbooking. Make sure to check out Pink Sketches as see what else the amazing design team came up with. And don't forget to send in your layouts too!!

Scrapping Shopping Spree

2008-08-23T10:04:00.002-04:00

I have bought waaayyyy to many scrapbooking supplies over the past week. lol. I just could not resist all the new paper lines that are coming out.

On Monday I went to Archiver's and got a ton of the Moda Bella line from American Crafts. I also got some embellishments and some Thickers to match.

Then yesterday I went to Paper Tales and got the new owl Maya Road chipboard, and a few papers from the new Basic Grey Ambrosia line. The colors on this line are amazing. Great for fall, and nothing like I have used before.

So after Paper Tales I headed to The Scrapbook Zone. They were having a HUUUGE Freaky Friday sale. All pattern paper was 20 % off and cardstock was 4 for $1.00 plus a ton of other great goodies. So I stocked up on some more new lines that I have been wanting. I got a ton of Basic Grey Eva. And I got all of Pink Paislee's Pop Fashion collection that I have really been wanting. I also got some extra of Pink Paislee's Vintage Moon and a few other misc. papers and embellishments.

So now I REALLY need to start croppin with all of this. lol.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and make sure to check out Pink Sketches tomorrow for the reveal of Sketch #2. The DT did an amazing job!!!!

Discovered

2008-08-20T10:42:00.002-04:00

Today I thought I would do a new post of things/websites/ideas that I have discovered and thought I would share with all of you. Enjoy!

Strut Your Stuff @ SISTV - I could look at all the layouts for hours.

Kelly Goree's Blog - Her layouts stun me!

Starbuck's Caramel Frappuccino - I am craving one every 5 seconds!

Suzy Plantamura - I enjoy her style.

Blokus - In the middle of the night, when I'm bored and can't sleep, I play this odd bud addicting game.

Chicago - I'm ready to go back now.

Canon Rebel - One day I will own this camera!

Pub Calls - I am determined to get published in a magazine.

So those are my discoveries of the moment. What are yours?

Mini Book Progess

2008-08-19T09:45:00.005-04:00

I went to the Scrapbook Tree yesterday to do some cropping. I got some Pink Sketches stuff done, which is top secret. lol. And I also worked on my mini book. I have all the pictures in it, and I started to embellish it, but it's not quite finished yet. Here is the progress.

Front

Inside

Back

Pink Sketches

2008-08-17T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today is the long awaited launch of Pink Sketches!!! I am so excited I started this website. We have already gotten over 2000 hits and the site is just now officially launching.

I think this is going to be an amazing opportunity to meet other scrapbook artists, and share my work with others. Please go check it out and participate it's going to be a ton of fun and you could even get a special gift by participating. Head over to Pink Sketches for more info.

Here is the layout I did for Sketch #1

Supplies: October Afternoon PP, Bazzill Cardstock, Maya Road Chipboard, American Crafts Thickers, American Crafts Ribbon

I'm headed off to the Scrapbook Tree tomorrow to hopefully get a ton of stuff done. For some reason when I get there I always seem to spend more time shopping than I do scrapbooking, lol.

So expect a ton of new layouts, including my long awaited Chicago mini book!! Have a great day!

Weekend Post

2008-08-16T06:43:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow will be the HUGE launch of Pink Sketches. Make sure you check it out 12 A.M. tomorrow morning!!!!!

I have a super busy day, I have to go back to work today, and then I have to come home and get ready for the launch. So enjoy some Chicago pics for today and tomorrow will be the Pink Sketches layout.

Swing, Swing, Swing

2008-08-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

There are only 2 more days until the launch of Pink Sketches, I can not believe it. I have a million and one things to do but I think I am almost ready. I've been emailing a ton of manufacturers trying to get some sponsors and also have been trying to think of some good prizes for everyone that participates.

I still haven't started to scrap my chicago pages yet, hopefully some time this weekend or next week if I get a chance. I have my mini book pretty much laid out I just have to add the pictures and then embellishment. Unfortunently I have to go back to work on Saturday, my lovely 10 days of vacation is going to be over. Darn. It was so nice too.

So here is a layout I finished before vacation. It's of my cousin and his trip we took to the park.

Products Used:

Patterned Paper - All by Cosmo Cricut: Cosmo Cogs, Links, Bandwith, and Mr. Roboto

Wild Asparagus Journaling Tag

Scenic Route Chipboard Frame

Tim Holtz Grungeboard Arrows

Tim Holtz Adage Ticket

The Title "Swing" is done from a chipboard pack from Joann's I am not sure of the manufacturer

Chicago Pics

2008-08-14T10:37:00.002-04:00

Here are some more pictures from my vacation. I'm planning on uploading them all to a mac gallery so you will be able to see all of them.

The weather in Chicago was absolutely beautiful. 80 degrees and sun the whole time. The highlights for the trip for me were:

1. Walking the lakefront

2. Museum Campus (Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum)

3. Millennium Park

4. Navy Pier

5. Windy City Scrapbooking

So here are a few more of my favorite pics

I'm Home!!!

2008-08-13T11:46:00.008-04:00

I'm back!!!! The trip was absolutely wonderful. This was my first time in Chicago, and it was AMAZING! I had know idea how beautiful it was there. There is so much to see and do. I did make it over to Windy City Scrapbooking. It was a great store with super nice employees. I stayed there for about an hour and just walked around and around. lol. I didn't spend too much, but I did get some great patterned paper.

I have about 200 emails to go through and a ton of things to do for Pink Sketches so I'm going to keep this one short and blog more about the trip later. I'll leave you with a few pictures. Tons more are coming I took 250 of them!

Vacation Post #2

2008-08-11T08:00:00.000-04:00

Have you met the new design team of Pink Sketches yet?? Head over to Pink Sketches and check out their blogs. And don't forget Pink Sketches goes LIVE August 17th.

Check the twitter box for vacation updates, and I will see you on Wednesday!

Vacation Post #1

2008-08-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone I'm out of town until Wednesday but I decided I would schedule a post anyway.

Have you been checking out the twitter box?? It's right over here <----------------- I will be texting to the twitter box while I'm out of town to let you know what exciting things I'm seeing and ideas I'm coming up with while I'm on the road.

If you get a chance go and subscribe to Scrapbook News and Review. It's my publishing debut. I should be in the pet section. I haven't even seen it yet, but I know it is in issue #5.

Talk to you soon!

I'm Off.....

2008-08-09T07:20:00.003-04:00

I'm heading to Chicago at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning blog buddies. I can't wait to take lots of pictures and scrap them all. I will not be taking my laptop with me, so I will have no access to email or the blog. I did however find a very cool way that I will be able to communicate to you all. It's called Twitter. It allows me to text message a short comment and then will post it on the blog. Well at least that is what it is suppose to do, lol, we will have to wait and see if it really works. So I will post the little twitter box on here.

I also have a few posts that should post automatically while I am gone. I have been having some slow internet connection today though, so I hope it will get fixed before I leave so I can post everything for you guys.

I will see you back here on Wednesday evening!

*update* the twitter box is working. It's to the left <----- It will tell you the time I posted and my message!!! Neato huh?

Drumroll Please.....

2008-08-08T00:01:00.000-04:00

The announcement has been made, I have chosen the Pink Sketches design team! Head over to Pink Sketches and congratulate the talented team. Congratulations girls, I can't wait to start creating with you.

In other news, I got an email last night from Two Peas that Pink Paislee's Vintage Moon Collection was in stock, so or course I had to run over and pick it up before it sells out. I got 6 sheets of the patterned paper that has the little owl on it. It is truly irresistible. Isn't it darling? You can pick it up at Two Peas.

Only 2 days til I leave for Chicago, check back on the blog tomorrow so you can find out a cool way you will be able to share my chicago experience with me while I am gone.

Summer Vacation

2008-08-06T23:50:00.004-04:00

Today is the last day to apply for the Pink Sketches Design Team. You have until 10 p.m. EST tonight to email me your application. After 10 p.m. I will begin the very tough process of choosing the team. There are almost 80 applications as of right now. I should have a decision by Friday at 8:00 A.M. EST. So make sure you check out Pink Sketches for the BIG announcement!

My vacation from work has officially begun. 10 days of pure joy. Yesterday I spent time with my family. I went to visit my baby cousin and also my aunt and other cousins. We had a great time at the park (the same one I played at as a kid). Nothing brightens a day like this little guy. Here's us on the swings. I took 60 pictures today, I can't wait to get them printed and start scrapping!

I also want to congratulate my Aunt Karin on the opening of her Etsy shop Wild Woman Art

she's just getting it started, but if you get a chance check it out. She has handmade chakra bracelets and art dolls!

2 more days....

2008-08-05T09:47:00.003-04:00

There are only two more days to enter your application for Pink Sketches. I can not believe all of the entries that I have gotten so far. This is going to be a really hard decision. I have a feeling that the design team is going to be more than 5 members.

Yesterday I posted my scrapbooking top 3 wishlist. Today I'm going to post my top 3 favorite scrapbook websites. These are sites I visit everyday and could not live without. Make sure you check them out.

Two Peas - My favorite website by far! Nothing beats it. A message board, shopping and an AMAZING gallery. I'm sure everyone knows about it, but this just isn't my favs without Two Peas.

Scrap In Style TV - I'm fairly new to this site, but glad I found it. The message board is full of great people and there's ton of other great things on the site!

Pub Calls - If your looking to get published, this is the site to go to. Every other day they list website/magazines that are looking to publish your work.

Have a wonderful day everyone! Today is my last day of work, and then I start my 10 day vacation!!!!! YEAH!

these are a few of my favorite things...

2008-08-04T00:00:00.002-04:00

I decided I would make todays post a scrapbook wish list of sorts. Things I'm eyeing and would just love to get my hands on. What about you??? What's on top of your wish list?

1. The Urban Cosmos Line by

Prima Marketing - The colors are absolutely fabulous. I could see using it on many layouts.

2. Fiskars Threading Water Punch - The possibilities are endless with this one. Make your own diecut paper, borders, oh the fun I could have!

3. Spellbound Collection by Making Memories - I'm not sure why, but this new Halloween line really catches my eye, I think It's because it's not your typical witch or skeleton paper, it has a great pattern to it. And the embellishments look gorgeous!

Countdown....

2008-08-02T23:56:00.004-04:00

Just a short Sunday blog.....A countdown to upcoming events....Only 3 more days of work until I start my vacation, and in exactly one week I will be in Chicago! I can not wait!!! Boy do I need it. It will be so nice to get away.

Only 5 more days to send in your design team applications for Pink Sketches!! There are so many entries, and everyones work is so amazing this is going to be a really hard decision.

Have a wonderful Sunday!!

Mini Book Mania

2008-08-01T10:10:00.002-04:00

So I started my first mini book yesterday. I didn't get very far. I basically just got the background paper put on the chipboard. I'm having a little trouble figuring out how to cut the paper around the brads on the cover, but I think I came up with a little bit of a technique. Instead of trying to cut the paper in a perfect circle, I cut a slit where the hole is and then kind of push the paper under the brad. It seems to help a little.

I think the colors just look stunning. This is of course The Vita Bella line by My Little Yellow Bicycle.

Now there is only one big thing left to do to finish this mini book.......TAKE PICTURES. lol. Only about a week and 2 days until I leave for Chicago. I can't wait to get some beautiful shots to go along with this beautiful patterned paper.

If you are interested in making your own mini album and need some ideas, I seen this magazine at Michael's the other day: Mini Albums In An Evening. It's only 6.99 and has tons of great pictures of mini albums. It's worth checking out.

Here is what I have done on my mini album so far.

TGIF blog buddies!!! Anyone have any exciting weekend plans???

Terrific Thursday

2008-07-31T00:24:00.002-04:00

I have another day off work, so I am headed back to The Scrapbook Tree to get some more work done. My plan is to work on Pencil Lines Sketch #95, stuff for Pink Sketches, and possibly start a mini book. If you haven't seen it yet, I made a new layout/header for Pink Sketches. I am very proud of it. I think I'm finally getting the hang of photoshop elements.

I can't believe I only have a week and a half until I go to Chicago. I am totally not prepared, I have a million things to do. I don't really have directions to anything. The only sure things is I have my tickets, and I booked a hotel. lol.

Oh, and I forgot the most wonderful news, one of my layouts is going to be published in Scrapbook News + Review. It's my very first publication so I'm very excited about it! I'll post more details when I get them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday, check back tomorrow for new layouts.

Sketch Book

2008-07-30T00:00:00.003-04:00

Since I'm launching Pink Sketches in a few weeks, I decided to alter a notebook and make it a "sketch book". I'm going to print all my sketches in 4 x 4 size on photo paper, then put them in my sketch book with a little note about them or a picture of the layout I made from them.

Products used: My Dearest Paper by Sassafras Lass, October Afternoon Give a Hoot Rub Ons and patterned paper, Brown Platform Thickers, a plain white notebook from archiver's.

Front

Sneak Peek Inside

Back

Hope you enjoyed. It's my first real altered item. If you are also a fan of sketches and would like to join the Pink Sketches Design Team make sure you check out http://pinksketches.typepad.com/

2 New Layouts

2008-07-29T00:00:00.001-04:00

I went cropping yesterday and had a great time. I finished 2 layouts, and I altered a notebook that will now become my sketch book (check back tomorrow for that). I love hearing comments so please feel free to leave some.

Also a thanks to everyone who has applied for the Pink Sketches Blog design team. This is going to be a really tough choice, please keep the entries coming. Your last day to submit your application is August 7th. If you need more info on applying check out the website or email me at kelli11181984@mac.com

Now on to the layouts.

The first layout is for Got? Sketch #65. All the patterned paper is from the Archaic line fromBasic Grey, the ribbon is from my lss and the chipboard letters are from Joann's. The giggle ticket is an adage ticket from Tim Holtz.

The next layout I did was based off Sketch 17 from Triple The Sketch. This layout (patterned paper and embellishments) is made with the Vita Bella Collection from My Little Yellow Bicycle. The letters are grungeboard by Tim Holtz, inked by me. And Prima daisy doodle Flowers in green apple (now available at Michael's).

Exciting News

2008-07-28T00:00:00.000-04:00

Over the weekend my package of the Vita Bella Collection arrived from Two Peas. Wow did I get a lot of stuff. lol. I originally thought it was about 40 papers and a few embellishments. Boy was I wrong, lol. I got about 70 papers and just about 2 of every sticker, brad, and embellishment from the collection. I plan on using it for a mini book of my trip to Chicago, but I think I am going to have quite a bit extra. Don't you think??? lol. Hey, who can pass up a 75% off sale? Here it is, sitting on my VERY MESSY desk, don't mind the clutter.

I also have some other very exciting news. I am starting my own scrapbook sketch challenge site. Pink Sketches Blog will launch August 17th. Each week it will feature a different sketch made by myself or the design team. Scrapbookers around the world will get to interpret the sketch in their own layouts and then post them on the site. Right now I'm getting together my design team if you are interested in joining the team you can find out more information HERE.

Today I am off to crop at The Scrapbook Tree. Hopefully to use some of this Vita Bella Collection. Have a great day, and check back tomorrow for some new layouts!

New Layouts (updated)

2008-07-26T16:45:00.001-04:00

I updated these layouts today by taking new pictures. I think they turned out a lot better.

Whoooo Loves You? - I used all October Afternoon patterned paper. I just love the little deer. This layout I did for Pencil Lines Sketch # 94. I think it turned out great I really love it.

Ann Arbor Art Fair 2008 - A multi picture layout, I've never done one with pictures this small. I really like the way it turned out, even though all the pictures are small you can still see the art.

I also started another layout. It's a picture of my baby cousin at our favorite ice cream shop Culver's. I still have to add embellishments.

Dabbling In Digital

2008-07-25T00:00:00.000-04:00

I played around a little in Photoshop Elements today, I'm really just trying to get the basics down. Cutting, pasting, drop shadows, rotating. I've pretty much got that all down. What I would really like to do is figure out how to make my own digital patterned paper and embellishments. If anyone has any ideas or site references let me know! I downloaded The Promise Collection from shabbyprincess.com and played around with it a little just moving things around and stuff. It's not finished, but you can kind of get an idea. Please post in the comment section if you have any digital scrapbook reference sites you enjoy.

Happy Thursday

2008-07-24T10:04:00.003-04:00

It's finally Thursday, and that means a day off of work for me! Woohoo! I'm heading to Joann's to see if they have any new scrapbooking supplies, then I'm off the lunch with my cousin and my aunt. My order of the Vita Bella Collection shipped yesterday from Two Peas. I can't wait to get my hands on it and start making my mini book. I've also been looking into getting some pages published and joining a scrapbook design team. I think it would be a wonderful way to communicate with other scrapbookers, and a great way to showcase my art. If your also interested in learning about getting your layouts published I recommend Pub Calls it's a blog that lists sites that are calling for a designer/layout etc.

A big congratulations to Kelly Purkey for becoming a member or the Two Peas Garden Girls design team!!! If you have never checked out Kelly's blog before make sure you check it out. Her work is AMAZING!

Have a wonderful day!

Check for an Update....

2008-07-22T09:49:00.005-04:00

Check for an update on here later tonight. I originally came online to make a post of my new layouts, well i headed over to two peas in a bucket and they had 75% off the Vita Bella collection. So I kind of ordered everything. LOL. OMG this is a sickness. I thought it would be perfect to make a mini book of my trip to chicago. Where else could I get a whole collection with embellishments for $40?????? I think I ordered something like 40 sheets of 12 x 12. It is a beautiful collection and I think it will great with my chicago pics. Have a great day and check back after 8 pm for the new layouts. I'm off to work!

You know you are a scrapbooker if you.......

2008-07-20T00:00:00.001-04:00

Im super busy cooking pasta and salads for my brother's graduation party. I think we have cooked around 10 lbs. of pasta, it is crazy!!! So I really don't have an exciting post today. I did however make a trip to michael's and picked up 2 magazines and a few sheets of S.E.I. paper. I was flipping through Memory Maker's Magazine and seen a cute little article that I thought I would share as a post today.

You know you are a scrapbooker if you:

1. Use cardstock to select the paint colors in your home.

2. End up with bits of paper stuck to your shoe.

3. Own a red eye pen

4. Approach every event as a scrapbook layout

5. Photograph your child in a particular outfit because it coordinates with patterned paper.

6. Look at every item in your junk drawer as a possible embellishment

7. Can spot a new paper collection immediately.

8. Think that hybrid is something other than a type of plant.

9. Carry your camera in your purse at all times.

10. Dream of an organized well stocked scrap space.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone, I am headed to the beach for the grad party. Then tomorrow I am headed bright an early to go cropping at The Scrapbook Tree . So hopefully I will have some layouts to share by tomorrow night.

Ann Arbor Art Fair

2008-07-18T01:46:00.003-04:00

The art fair was amazing, but it was way too HOT! I'm still exhausted. I walked all day at the art fair, then got up and worked 8 hours the next day, and after that was out shopping for my brother's graduation party. My feet are killing me.

I'm hoping to squeeze in a little digital scrapbook today, so stay tuned for some new layouts.

The Start Of My Digital Scrapbooking Adventures

2008-07-15T23:13:00.003-04:00

So I took a stab at digital scrapbooking today using Adobe Photoshop Elements for Mac. I went to scrapgirls.com, downloaded a free kit, and literally just cut, pasted, and added a drop shadow. Hey, it's only my first time, don't laugh. lol. I think honestly the most difficult thing is learning how to do things in photoshop. A blog buddy was kind enough to suggest jessicasprague.com. She has a lot of free tutorials, so I will be taking a look at it over the next few days. So here is my super easy, super fast FIRST digital scrapbook layout!!!!

A thanks to everyone who has been leaving comments on the blog lately, I love hearing everyone's ideas. And it puts a face to the people who are visiting the site instead of just a number on the counter. Don't be a lurker!!! Leave a comment!! Also feel free to email me anytime. I love to chat and share ideas my email is under my picture on the left <-----

And make sure to check out Kline Art Studio. They did a little interview with me about Pink Chihuahua Art and put it on their blog. www.klineartstudio.com/blog/

Now it's off to Ann Arbor for the Art Fair, it's suppose to be SUPER hot. But I'm sure a lot of fun. I will make sure to take lots of pictures.

YAWN.......

2008-07-15T00:29:00.003-04:00

Wow, I'm am tired, really tired. I can't wait to get a few days off of work.

I finally downloaded Photoshop so I can start doing some digital scrapbooking. There is only 1 problem. I have no idea where to start. I was a print shop pro user on my pc, but now that I've switched to mac I decided I better get the best. So I'll be playing around with that for the next few days trying to figure it out.

The blog really has been booming over the past week. The site counter is already over 2000 hits, I can't believe it. It's sort of switching from an etsy blog to a scrapbooking blog. Which is cool, but I am still going to be working on my etsy stuff too. If you look to the right <----- I am like number 120 on the top scrapbooking blogs. I started at number 298 or something like that, so I think I'm doing pretty darn good. I've had a lot of great response from my pencil lines sketch, and a ton of wonderfully nice emails so thanks everyone!!!!

Tomorrow I'm headed to the Ann Arbor Art Fair. My aunt, cousin and I go every year. There is nothing like it. Hundreds of artists lining the streets of the University of Michigan campus displaying some of the most amazing art you will ever see. If your in the area check it out. Stay tuned tomorrow evening for a review of the Art Fair, and tons of pictures I'm sure.

And The Winner Is........

2008-07-14T00:15:00.003-04:00

The winner of The Pink Chihuahua Art double feature blog promo is Art by Mar!

Now I will be the first to admit that I have never really been a jewelry person. I either lose it, or I can just never find anything I like. But Art by Mar takes jewelry in a new direction. The necklaces and rings are made from original art prints and paintings. It really provides something new and fresh to a category that has so many competitors. I can not believe how many jewelry makers there are on etsy, it really is amazing. It's wonderful to see something so unique. So please go check out Art by Mar!!! Hopefully you find something you like.

I also want to thank everyone again for their participation. I will be extending the blog feature from the weekend. I will leave the post up below until Wednesday. Have a great day and please check back for future etsy promotions.

Pencil Lines Sketch 92

2008-07-12T21:54:00.002-04:00

I just finished my first ever Pencil Lines sketch!!! I love it! I think it turned out really good, and I am getting a lot better at taking pictures of my layouts. I'm also really enjoying making one page layouts. I got into the habit of making all 2 page layouts, but one page layouts are just as fun. I can't to see what next weeks sketch is! Make sure you check out pencillines.com!!

Weekend Etsy Shop Promo

2008-07-11T01:00:00.010-04:00

I want to thank everyone who participated in the Pink Chihuahua Art Etsy Shop Promotion. Shop owners, make sure you check back Monday to see if you were chosen as the double feature winner! Other blog buddies, enjoy this list of etsy stores. Take some time and shop around!

Pink Chihuahua Art - Handmade polymer clay creations. Ladybugs, bears, bees and more!

Originals By Terry - Jewelry - Blog

Treasure Field - An eclectic mix of art and jewelry

Sugar Press Studios - Shabby chic artwork and vintage finds

Stella Hannigan - Modern bags, totes, journals, greeting cards and more!

Pfeiffer Photos - Digital photo prints and notes - blog - flickr page

Lost River Rags & CandleLights - Hand poured goats milk soaps, goat milk lotions, soy tea tree soap, shea butter soaps and soy candles

Alison Kelley Designs - Handmade Jewelry

Silver Sunbeam - Shrines out of old mint tins, glitter, flowers and more

Mixology Makeup - Organic Mineral Makeup (The Healthy Makeup Alternative)

Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen - Quality shea butter soaps that smell like delicious favorites from the kitchen!

Half and Acre - Funky fabulous and ridiculously cheerful things to brighten up your home!

Cupcake Manor and More Paintings - Cupcake paintings

Yeah Hello - Vintage jewelry creations :: settling your inner urge to wear unique, fun and funky pieces to stand out amongst the crowd

Snaplife Images - Hand painted custom photo note cards

The Cuddle Shop - Unique handmade sock monkeys, plush, and other sock monkeyish items

Pisces Fly Eight - One of a kind necklaces, earrings, bags and brooches

Stripey Monkey - Handforged Jewelry in sliver and gold combined with precious metals and vintage items.

Colgan Designs - jewelry

Designs By Reese - Unique handcrafted jewelry. Specializing in fine silver semi-precious beads and stones - blog

Made By Dina - Beach tote bags, unique earrings, wish bracelets as wedding favors, and flame resistant b.b.q. aprons

Blossoms - Clay flowers and arrangements - blog

Broken China Treasures - Makes broken china beautiful again

Simple Vintage - Vintage Items

Melt'm Design Studio - Jewelry made from a variety of techniques including sawpiercing, stone setting, casting and more.

Simply Sentimental - Handmade greeting cards, and scrapbook paper piercings - blog

So Bead It Jewelry - Jewelry

Abbydon Kraftwerks - Handcrafted items for you and your home. Jewelry, magnets, bookmarks, keychains, novelties and more!

Miss Indie - Handcrafted indie fashions. scarves, hats, bags, shirts, jewelry and other creative accessories!

Sk Photography - Invites, thank yous, graphic design work, and photography

Pear Blossom Boutique - Children and baby shirts/onsies that have hand-stitched appliques.

TanyBug - Fun and Funky camera straps for your DSLR/SLR cameras!

Sweet Body - Handmade soaps, scrubs and balms.

Chey Lo Creations - Cute and convenient baby and toddler items.

Muddy Muse - Handmade clay creations.

Sweet B - Art and expressive lettering for your unique needs.

Cute and Sweet - simple little clippies, fun woven headbands and cute critters for hair.

Art by MAR - colorful paintings and art pendants

Dressed to Impress

2008-07-10T07:00:00.001-04:00

Yesterday was a very laid back day. I spent most of the day working on travel plans for Chicago. Making a list of places we want to see and do and trying to plan what days to go where. So far so good.

I'm also about to start work on some dress forms that I got at a local scrapbook store. I'm trying to decide if I should use the acrylic medium I have, or if I should try Mod Podge. Any suggestions? Send me a message.

I'm also excited to go to Chicago because they are having a art display on the Magnificent Mile called Where Fashion Blooms. There's about 20 decorated dress forms on Michigan Ave. Some with flowers, some with beads. You can see a picture of one CLICK HERE. Isn't that amazing??? I can't wait.

I'm also headed to a late night crop at the scrapbook tree tomorrow night to work on the sketch challenges from pencillines.com and sketch this. Have a great Thursday, I'm off to work until 4.

2 more layouts

2008-07-08T11:11:00.003-04:00

Here are two more new layouts. The first one titled Having Fun is one of my first one page layouts, and the first time I used stickles glitter. It's kind of become an obsession now. It can really bring things out in a layout.

The second is a layout that I am going to frame for my friend. It's a picture of her little one the day she brought him home from the hospital.

I am also headed to the scrapbook tree and stamp garden tomorrow to get some serious cropping done. I am bringing 2 sketches from the sketch challenge sites pencillines.com

and Sketch This. I figured I would give it a try and see what happens.

Also make sure you check out Kelly Purkey's Blog she posted new layouts with the brand new Heidi Grace Halloweeen line. It is so adorable!

I will also be holding a special blog promo for etsy shops this weekend, you can find out more info about that here.

Monday

2008-07-07T11:16:00.002-04:00

I have a ton of new layouts to upload, I've been taking my time trying to figure out how to get the pictures to turn out better. I think I may have figured it out, take the pictures outside!!! lol. I tried it today with these, and it seems to help out. One layout is of my brother's graduation day, and the other is from a trip to the zoo we made last month.

I am also in the process of planning a trip to chicago. My brother and I are going for a mini vacation. I just booked the hotel, we will be going from August 10th - 12th. Just 3 days, but it will be a nice getaway. I've never been to Chicago. I can't wait to take tons of great scrapbooking pictures. So far we have planned to go to The Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and of course walk the Magnificent Mile.

Have a great day, and check back tomorrow for more layouts.

Some New Layouts

2008-07-05T21:04:00.005-04:00

I decided to finally post a few new scrapbook layouts I have made over the past few weeks. For some reason the pics are a little blurry, I'm still working on taking good pictures of my layouts. If you have any tips let me know. I think the layout of the aquarium is one of my all time favorites. It just all fell together perfectly. I love the colors, and for the first time I used eyelets with the Crop A Dile!!!!!! Hey I'm a beginner don't laugh! lol! Enjoy the layouts and check back tomorrow for more.

Happy Fourth of July!!!!

2008-07-04T11:39:00.005-04:00

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday. I slept in late, and now I just have to get motivated, get my butt off the computer, and get moving. I'm going to take the dogs for a walk then I'm headed to a B.B.Q. with the family, which will hopefully provide some great scrapbooking pages.

Have you ever gotten on the computer and before you know it, its 3 hours later? That happened to me last night when I started looking at scrapbook sites. I just kept getting more and more inspired and before I knew it I added about 15 websites to my bookmarks as favorites. Here are a few you should definitely check out.

ScrapART Designs - She made seriously one of the cutest mini books that I have ever seen. The colors are absolutely stunning and the pictures of her adorable pug are even cuter.

Pencil Lines - This is a scrapbooking sketch site. Each week there is a new sketch then scrapbookers from all of the world, post their completed version of the sketch. I think I'm going to try it!

Collection of Moments - I discovered Sasha's site from Pencil Lines. Her pages are just amazingly stunning!! A must see.

Pink Paislee Blog - Rebecca is another AMAZING scrapbooker. Stunning pages, and creative ideas.

Got Sketch? - Another sketch site, that I'm thinking about giving a try.

Getting back into the swing of things...

2008-07-02T12:14:00.003-04:00

Vacations are wonderful, but coming back to work and your everyday life is....well.....horrible. lol. So the Original Creative Festival, the one we waited a year to see, was a BUST! They advertised scrapbook make and takes, art dolls, paper crafts.....well they had none of it. 2 tables of art dolls, which were great. And the rest was all quilts. Nothing against quilting, but the quilts that were there looked old and were well..... boring. I don't think we will be returning to the creative festival anytime soon.

So after the creative festival we went to Newport on the Levee in Newport, Kentucky. It's a really nice area, makes you really feel like your away from home. We got there early because the PENGUIN PARADE was suppose to start at 9:15. We bought our tickets, and waited for the much anticipated penguin parade to start. At about 9:20 out comes 2 ladies and a penguin in a wagon surrounded by plastic, almost like the pope mobile. It was no PARADE. lol. The rest of the aquarium was enjoyable, something different I had never seen before.

All in all the vacation was wonderful, a lot of jokes and laughs. And definitely something to remember.

I also posted a picture of the almost finished Glitter Ladybug, just a few more dabs of glitter here and there and she will be up in the etsy store. If you would like to reserve her, send me an email. Have a wonderful Wednesday, I am off to work.

P.S. If you haven't visited her site already check out Ali Edwards she is seriously amazing, I lve reading her blog.

Vacation Video

2008-07-01T09:53:00.003-04:00

My mini vacation was absolutely wonderful, I will post more on it tomorrow, and I will also be posting a ton of scrapbook layouts that I finished!

Updating......

2008-06-30T11:24:00.001-04:00

I'm back from my mini vacation, and I'm in the process of updating the blog today, I have a ton of pictures to upload and a whole lot more so check back later!!!

Glitter Fun

2008-06-24T11:45:00.004-04:00

I've been working crazy hours lately, and finally got some time to do a little crafting yesterday. I am working on some glitter art for my Etsy shop. I started a ladybug yesterday, it's not done yet but I'm loving the look so far. Hopefully I will have them done before the weekend. I am also in the process of taking pictures of all the scrapbook layouts I have finished over the past couple of weeks. There are tons and I can't wait to share them with everyone.

Only 3 more days til I get to go out of town!! Woohoo! I really could use a vacation. And a vacation filled with fun, shopping, and crafting is the best time! I can't wait to see all the things people have created at The Original Creative Festival. Plus we are going to Newport on the Levee which looks like it is going to be a great time!! Have a great day!

Happy Wednesday!

2008-06-18T11:47:00.001-04:00

It's Wednesday and that means we are half way through the week! Woohoo! All of the bug are for sale in The Pink Chihuahua Art Etsy Shop. So make sure you check them out! They are all looking for new homes.

Next week I will be headed out of town to The Original Creative Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is mostly a needle crafting expo and they are suppose to have a wonderful art doll exhibit so I am very excited. If anyone knows of any great crafty places in Cincinnati let me know.

Have a great day, hopefully I will have some new polymer clay creations by the end of the week! I am also one of the fab five etsy shops on Nelda's website so check it out HERE.

It's A Bug Life!!!

2008-06-15T22:00:00.002-04:00

The bugs are back on Pink Chihuahua Art!!! I FINALLY got the chance to make some new stuff today, so I decided to go bug crazy. Two of the bugs are already in The Pink Chihuahua Art Etsy Shop and the rest will be added tomorrow. If you want one that is not in the etsy shop yet, email me, my email address is over here <------

Have a great day!!!!

Ladybug Cake

2008-06-13T22:37:00.004-04:00

I just received the most wonderful email from Tanya who purchased a ladybug and bee from My Etsy Shop. She used these adorable bugs in a way I never thought of........Cake Decorations!!!! It is soooooo adorable! Thank you so much for your purchase Tanya, the cake is beautiful!!!

Gloomy Day

2008-06-13T10:54:00.002-04:00

It's a gloomy, rainy day here in Michigan. I'm in the process of working on those new dragonflies/butterflies for the Pink Chihuahua Art Etsy Shop. They should be done by Monday. This is my first time working with liquid polymer clay, so it's taking a couple of trial and errors. In the mean time I thought I would do a post on some of my favorite scrapbook products that I think I are must haves!!! So here are three of my favorites!

Vario Herma Adhesive: this product is great for your heavier things, like matted photos. It's super easy to use and you get a lot on a roll. (Dispenser 12.99, Refill 7.99)

Kokuyo Dot 'n' Roller: Best Adhesive EVER!! So simple to use and really sticks! This adhesive is small clear dots great on photos, or even better on small embellishments. (Dispenser 5.99, Refill 4.49)

Versa Magic Dew Drop Chalk: These come in a ton of different colors, and can really add a great effect to the edges of your scrapbook pages. (Single Dew Drop 2.29, Set of 4 9.99)

Wonderful Web Gems

2008-06-11T09:14:00.002-04:00

One of my polymer clay puppies is featured on the site Wonderful Web Gems!!!! Thanks to who ever nominated me!!! You can check it out here http://webgems.squarespace.com/ Hopefully this little puppy will find a home!

Scrapbook Page Maps By Becky Fleck

2008-06-10T10:23:00.003-04:00

If you are new to scrapbooking, or an old pro looking for some new ideas Scrapbook Page Maps by Becky Fleck is for you. This book has tons of great sketch ideas to use for any size, or any page layout. Becky not only shows you where to put the pictures, but she also gives you ideas for placement of your embellishments. The book also comes with a handy section in the back where you can punch out flash card like sketches, and box, so you can easily take them to a crop. My only complaint about the book is it isn't organized like Becky Higgins. Becky's books are organized so that the sketches with the same amount of pictures are grouped together. But other than that the book is fantastic and a must have!!! You can get it for 16.49 on Amazon.com. If your not sure about the book but want to look at some of her great sketches you can download and print hundreds of them HERE.

In other news.....I got a Flip camera at work for like $20 bucks. I really had no reason to buy it, but I figured hey something that is regular $129.99 for $20 must be a deal. It's super easy to use. Hit record to record and hit it again to stop it. Plug it into your usb port on you computer and VOILA!!! Instant video. So maybe I will try some video blogs like Donna Downey and show how I make some of my stuff! Have a wonderful Tuesday, it's off to work for me!

Long Time....No Blog....

2008-06-07T22:45:00.004-04:00

I haven't blogged in a week. I have been so busy. My brothers graduation was this week, plus I worked a ton of hours. I really have gotten nothing accomplished lately. I did start messing around today trying to come up with a sort of "prototype" for dragonflies/butterflies I am going to be making. (you can see one below) I am going to add liquid sculpey to the wings and make them have a sheerness to them with some color. I'm planning on making them in a ton of different colors, so look for those within the next few days. Also check back tomorrow for my review of Becky Fleck's book Scrapbook Page Maps.

A Day At The Zoo

2008-06-01T23:00:00.003-04:00

Short and Simple

2008-05-28T11:49:00.002-04:00

Off to work, I have to make this short. Another layout done. 2 pages of joy and happiness. Back to scrapbooking on Friday. 10 hours of scrapbooking to be exact. Until then have a wonderful day, and I promise to start blogging more!

If you are looking for inspiration take a look at some of my favorite links below, and always make sure to come back to PINK CHIHUAHUA ART!

Donna Downey (She's scrapping in Tuscany!! How lucky is she?)

Happy Memorial Day!

2008-05-26T10:31:00.005-04:00

Hopefully everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend. Mine hasn't been too bad, except that I have had to work all weekend. I guess that's what happens in retail management.

I have not blogged in awhile because I just have been super busy working. Hopefully things will slow down this week and I will be able to get some things done. I did finish the page of me and my cousin, and also made a one page layout of my cousin and brother. Those pictures will be posted below.

I also found another great site called Craft Gossip it has a section for every art/craft you could imagine. From knitting to scrapbooking. Plus tons of links and articles. Something for you to check out if you get bored. Just click HERE.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Say a prayer for all those who have lost a loved one, and remember the good times you shared.

Scrapping/Cropping Mania!

2008-05-20T23:51:00.003-04:00

I just can't stop scrapbooking!!! It's so much fun, and there are just endless possibilities of what you can do with a few pictures.

I had a great time at The Scrapbook Tree today. I worked on two pages today. One Winnie The Pooh page of my cousin James, and a page of my cousin and I using pictures from when we were little. I think I am done with the Pooh page, but then again you can always find something new to add. I still have to add the title and embellishments to the other page so it's a work in progress.

I went to Michael's today looking for the much raved about Martha Stewart circle cutter. They were all sold out. But they did have some adorable Amy Butler tool bags and a new Amy Butler line of paper and embellishments, but I passed. It was only 25% off, so I'll wait until it's off sale a use a coupon!! I did pick up some clay today, so I'm going to try to make some bugs in the next few days since I am totally sold out!

Here are the layouts that I worked on. (Works in Progress)