CHA was great. Nothing like seeing old friends and making new ones, but it is always wonderful to come home. I worked with Clearsnap Ink at the show doing make and takes and demonstrating how to use to use their new product SMOOCH. If I could have replicated myself I would have. This new ink was a huge hit and I barely had time to breath. I will try to put up some samples and show a few pictures after I recover.
LA January 26, 2009
I have not shown a layout in a while and I thought it might be a good time. CHA has been very busy for me. I love being at tradeshows and seeing old friends but man the work is hard.
January 22, 2009
These are the home decor items for the Green Gallery Display at CHA. Yes, they are going in my suitcase. I actually bought one just for this event. Many of you who know my travel style know I travel very light. (I took a backpack for a 3 week trip to Europe while I was 6 months pregnant.) I feel like I could pack for a small army in this suitcase. It is holding these upcycled candle sticks formerly one giant baluster, most of my Designer Showcase materials, my press kits and my cloths. This thing is ginormous. I will go back to my trusty backpack after this show. I look forward to being in California by this time tomorrow. CHA WINTER SHOW HERE I COME!!!!
Another upcycled, repurposed piece January 20, 2009
I have totally been into sewing lately. I have started trying to see what I can give another life and purpose with minimal effort. This purse was a pant leg that I embroidered on and added a felt Prima flower and a vintage necklace as the chain. I will be leaving to head to California for the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Show. I am looking forward to the designer showcase agein this year.
Copper Cuffs & Metalsmith January 15, 2009
This past Fall I took MetalSmithing classes from a local artist. Her name is Mellissa Manley. She is a great teacher. She teaches techniques and not a project. That might not be for most students. For me it was fantastic. These are a few of the copper cuffs I made during open studio time. I am getting good with the blow torch. That is a really scary thought if any of you know me well enough and know how many times I have almost burned our house (s) down.
Yes, It is Tuesday! Plus a gift set trio January 13, 2009
I am so happy Monday is over. Now productivity can begin. I had a few humps and hurdles to over come yesterday and I am not going to let them keep me down or interfere with what needs to be complete. I am a task/goal oriented person. I need to stick to what I do best and simply do it. (That was my little motivational speech to myself this morning) Go ME!
This set is made with Prism Cardstock, PiggTales Paper,
Unity Stamp Co,
Ellison Die cuts for each one.
Clearsnap Ink
Prima Flowers and Letters
Quick gift idea January 8, 2009
I often make chocolate dipped preztels. I have found Pringles cans are the perfect size container. This is one version of the many I have made. I hope you find them as fun and easy to make as I do.
Frances Meyer paper
Spellbinders / wizard die cut
Prima Flowers
My posts will be less frequent as I am in crunch mode. I leave for the CHA show in California on the 23. I am demonstrating and doing make and takes. Plus the Designer Showcase , meetings and a few classes. I hope to also be able to spend a bit of time with my online friends in REAL LIFE. What a concept?
BE BACK SOON January 3, 2009
I am flooded with work.
Fun card until I can post again. Prima stamp, Chatterbox paper and clearsnap ink
