Inauguration Tuesday

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.

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

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

Happy Holidays!

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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............

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

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.