If you haven’t already, head on over to ArtFire.com and see the Artisan Spotlight!!! I am the featured artisan over there. I am so honored! 
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January 18, 2009 By
Indie Craft Wall
December 1, 2008 By
I came across a fun site tonight… I think it could be a great advertising tool for my Art Fire Shop. Perhaps it will help you with your online shops as well!
It’s called Indie Craft Wall and Cori (who runs it) is an absolute doll.
Click here to check it out… make sure you look for my block on the wall! (Hint: it’s all by its lonesome self).
Mark Your Calendars for Nov. 9
October 25, 2008 By
My dad and I will be sharing a booth at the Grace Art & Craft Festival, November 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I’ll be selling handmade goodies like these cards, wall hangings and ornaments:
My dad will be selling photo cards and prints. You can check out some of his photos at flickr.
A little bit of this, a little bit of RAK…
September 15, 2008 By
First off, I want you to check out Holly McCaig’s new design gallery.
I helped her out and skinned the gallery, using the .psd she provided me… and will be having fun doing this to the rest of her site! Keep checking out the rest of her site for updates.
I am also offering this service to any photographers, artists, shops, etc. Stay tuned here to my blog for details, pricing, etc. If you are in a hurry or can’t wait for the info, please contact me and I will let you know if I can help you out!
Which reminds me… did you know I’m also offering freelance writing services?
Let’s see… what else do I have to share?
Oh yes, holly (my sista from anotha motha) used one of my zoo photos in the newest Pink Paislee product preview! Go over to Pink Paislee and show them some bloggy love. While you’re there, make sure you check out Holly’s creations: Tinsel Town and Sweet Cakes! I cannot wait to get my grubby hands on these designs!
Finally, I won a RAK from the Creative Team over at Kenner Road. Thank you so much Gigi! I can’t wait to get this eye candy:
Fun with Basic Grey Granola
July 23, 2008 By
Here’s a project I made for a friend and her new husband:
I used the new Basic Grey Granola line. I love the earthy tones!
Products used:
Frame: Michael’s
Paper: Basic Grey
Stickers, rub-ons & brads: Making Memories
Gem: Dollar section at Target (lol)
Leaves: Decorative Accents
Ink: Weathered Wood by Tim Holtz
CHA aka “craft heaven” Recap
July 23, 2008 By
I had a fabulous time at CHA Friday! It was so wonderful to finally “meet” Holly, Tammy & Robin. They are wonderful, funny and fabulous people. The Internets allow you to meet awesome people and I’m blessed to be friends with these girls!
The day didn’t start off real great though. Instead of hitting snooze, I turned off my alarm… which I realized when the dogs woke me up at 7:30 a.m. (I wanted to be on the road by 7!) Oopsie. I texted Holly and I know she thought it was hilarious.
After checking in, I walked into the hall and it was like nirvana. Seriously folks. For an artist/crafter/nut like myself it was pure bliss. My knees were weak. My heart was racing. Where to start? Well, of course I ran over to the Pink Paislee booth to meet Holly, Tammy, Cyndi and Boo. (Cyndi is Holly’s mom – very cool lady, and Boo is Tammy’s daughter). We talked for awhile and then I was off to explore, check out all the new products and bask in the glory that is craft heaven.
I took lots of pictures (which you can see at flickr)… but somehow I failed to take a photo of the PP booth. WTH? Many apologies. I must have been distracted by all the other things. Yes, as I’ve mentioned before, I am very easily distracted. It’s pretty bad sometimes. Oooo – something shiny!
Oh, and did I mention I was in CRAFT HEAVEN?
Anywho, let’s see… some of my favorite things from the show…
The Kaiser booth was really nice, and the make & take was awesome. I didn’t get a photo of mine… but it’s very similar to this:
At least that’s the color scheme. You can see the actual m&t at Robin’s blog. I got some other goodies from them including gems and rubons! woo hoo!
Another fun m&t was at the Helmar booth. Helmar is an Australian adhesives company. Their adhesives absolutely ROCK! Here’s the mini book I made there:
I loved the new Sassafrass, October Afternoon and My Mind’s Eye products:
Then, of course, there was this:
Yes, the mother ship was calling me home. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the new Basic Grey product lines.
The BG make & take was pretty cool too. It was a mini/memo/note book. The demonstrator, Kelly, was awesome and so funny. She was telling us about how they were trying to make up different sayings with the chipboard letters: NOTEDSMEMOS. They had figured out you could do “DOES MOST MEN” but said no one had done it. I guess it was a running joke all day.
Then I came along. I said I would do it and they didn’t believe me. Kelly dared me to do it and, well, here’s the proof:
hehehe.
UPDATE: Kelly reminds me to tell you about that paper pack in my hand! When she dared me to do most men, I asked what she’d give me if I actually did it. And you know what? She gave me the ENTIRE new line of BG paper! It’s almost 100 sheets of Basic Grey Goodness. When she gave it to me I exclaimed, “SCRAP PORN!” and everyone thought that was pretty funny. But, seriously. It’s scrap porn people. Pure bliss!
anyways, as you can tell, I had a fabulous time. We had drinks in the hotel lounge at the end of the day and then went out for dinner. Here’s proof that I met some of the plurk “hookers”:
Next up… AI concert and David Cook… mmmmmmmmmm
Framed: Gizmo
June 23, 2008 By
Now Gizmo has a special frame, too!
Supplies
Paper: Pink Paislee Spring Fling. Die cut, alphabet stickers and fiber: Basic Grey. Brads: Making Memories. Flowers: Prima. Ink: Distress Ink in Walnut Stain. Adhesives: Therm-o-web tape runner, 3M Spray Mount, Zip Dry paper glue.
I have a couple more frames in the works… stay tuned!
Scrappy Rummage, Sex and a bandit
June 22, 2008 By
This afternoon, my mom and I drove to Greenfield to get some supplies from The Scrapbook Store. We had received e-mails earlier this week reminding us about their rummage sale from noon-5pm.
We planned accordingly, so we could catch Sex and the City at Southshore Cinemas at 1:35.
We pull into the parking lot just before noon, only to see A LINE of a few dozen people waiting outside. We started laughing. My mom said, “wow, we are really cool.”
We get in there and they’re handing out NUMBERS to get into the rummage area (in the classroom at the back of the store). I was like ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh man… this should get interesting.
While I waited for my number (40) to be called, i browsed through the aisles, picking up some Pink Paislee, Basic Grey and a new line (can’t remember the name right now)…and of course, my Therm-o-web tape runner refills.
I paid for my non-rummage purchases and stood in back waiting for my number to be called. Now, mind you, it’s about 12:30 or so and I’ve been walking around the store, listening to all these ladies bitching and moaning because they had to wait to get into the room and blah blah blah…. I was astounded. They were being rude to the other customers and to the staff. Totally uncalled for people. I don’t care who the hell you are (all these ladies seemed to think they were hot stuff). Be patient and wait your damn turn!
I wasn’t sure if there would be anything worth getting, but I found $18 worth of stuff. Everything from stamps (lots of Stampin’ up! sets in good condition for less than $5), postcard-sized cardstock, a little album that will be great for altering, and a pack of vintage-themed papers, stickers, etc. And here’s the best part: two 2.5 gal ziplocs full of 12×12 sheets of Basic Grey papers, alphabet stickers and die cuts! Each pack was $2… and retail these papers would have easily cost more than $20. BONUS!!! I also got a pack of different papers (including a couple Pink Paislee), some 3-d stickers, embellishments AND the PP Love Birds Clear Stamp! I was excited about that because this store is the only one in the area to carry PP… and even then it’s just the spring fling papers. None of the other stuff.
Then we were off to see SATC. I saw it a couple weeks ago, but promised my mom I would go with her when I got back from Guatemala. I loved it. Again.
When we got home, I couldn’t WAIT to play with some of my new stuff. I’ve been working a lot with altering cheap $1 wooden frames from Michael’s the past couple days. Here is my first completed project.
The picture is of my little Bandit. It’s approximately 4×4 inches. The frame is 8×8.
Supplies
Paper: Pink Paislee Spring Fling. Die cut, alphabet stickers and fiber: Basic Grey. Brads: Making Memories. Flowers: Prima. Ink: Distress Ink in Walnut Stain. Adhesives: Therm-o-web tape runner, 3M Spray Mount, Zip Dry paper glue.
I was looking all over for a big bone paper or die cut and couldn’t find one in either my mom’s or my craft stashes. So, I took a cookie cutter and traced it!
I have to make another one of these for Gizmo and finish up the other frames this week. I’m thinking about making a few like this (waiting to customize name for buyer) and sell them on Etsy.