Monday, August 30, 2010

Cards, Crops and Cardstock

There are times that life gets so busy, for me its the beginning of summer, beginning of school through New Year (and some times in between).
 
Lately I have been setting a few things aside for a scrap/craft sale for this weekend as well as making cards and some Christmas gift tags to sell as well, here a few samples:

I joined a meet-up group back in April, they have a couple of monthly crops, well I have been postponing this since then, you see I really like to scrap alone therefore a bit intimidated going to a place where I don't know anyone.  So, I went online and RSVP'd yes, figuring that I will force myself to go and therefore accomplish something or at least get rid on my fear.  It was from 10am to 11pm, (way too long for my first time) but did manage to stay until 4pm.

Well to my surprise it was nice to meet other people that enjoy creating.  They were very nice and talented and very helpful.  Needless to say I chatted a bit and didn't accomplish much, I took a couple of minis that I desperately need to finish (almost but didn't).  And then, there was someone selling scrapbooking supplies, lots!  It will take me too long to describe everything but I will tell some of what I bought:

Glimmer mist, Stickles, Ice Stickles (trying this for the first time), Transfer titles by My Mind's Eye, French Twist word rubons from Autumn Leaves (so adorable), Textured and Glittered Halloween rubons from My Little Yellow Bicycle (stinkin cute), Petaloo Dahlia box green/brown blend.

And also some Teresa Collins cardstock, I never used anything from her line but I am LOVING this cardstock...I see a mini coming to mind, here are some 12x12's from the Journal-it and Documented collections:


These are from the Journal-it Girl and Crush collections:

Until soon, meanwhile have fun creating!
Gloria

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Cherry on Top

I received the Cherry on Top Blog Award from Regan at Emora Designs.  Check her blog for her latest work and her You Tube channel for great tutorials, she is very talented and so sweet.
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Here are the rules for this blog award:
1.  Thank the person who gave you this award.
2.  Copy the award and put it on your blog.
3.  List 3 things you love about yourself.
4.  Post a picture you love.
5.  Tag five people you wish to pass this award on to.


1.  Thank you so much Regan, you are such a sweetie.
2.  Done, see above.
3.  Things I love about myself:
     a) My love for entertaining
     b) My love for creating
     c) My love for my family
4.  Even if this a couple years old, I love how they just took
     a moment to enjoy nature...

5.   Passing the Cherry on Top award to the following blogs:
     a) Arlene at Butterfly Kisses for her amazing talent
     b) Leslie at Scraps of Mine for her sweet creations
     c) Laura at Following the Paper Trail for tons of inspiration
     d) Katie at Crafting with Katie for her cute cards
     e) Megan at In this wonderful life.. for her sweetness and
         honesty

There are so many blogs that I currently follow because I enjoy reading what they have to say or looking at what they have created, it's hard to only select five.  I will be either emailing or commenting on the above blogs to let them know about this award.
Enjoy your day creating.
Gloria