Now taking requests…

I’m working on some new series of posts here, working on fresh content/projects/etc. to bring to you, and always so much more, but I thought I’d ask…

any requests?

Any specific product, or subject, or burning question you have for me about crafting or in general?

let me hear it!

I thank you for stopping by my blog, for reading, for wanting to spend a bit of time here with me.

I’ve got a mini-series that involves fresh projects + prizes every Friday in March.

YES. I will be posting about Tim’s new Distress Markers (so many requests for this)

I’m bringing a new version of my most popular on-line class to this blog (for free) this summer.

So yes, I’ve got ideas and will be sharing a lot of things… but if you’ve got a question, request, etc… well now’s a real good time as I plot out the upcoming weeks/months…

May’s Pick | Crafter’s Workshop stencils

I’ve been crafting a lot, and working on a lot of projects to share. A regular feature you’ll be seeing here on my blog is “May’s Pick”. Essentially this is a way I’ll be sharing favorite products that I’m using a lot. Not just pretty things to look at – but useful things! This week I pick a Balzer designs stencil.

Blue Moon Scrapbooking has a huge selection available of the new designs! I prefer the 6″ stencils, the size just works better on my projects, and I use them all the time. Today’s pick is the stars & circles stencil. Used as a stencil, or inked and then “stamped” onto paper the design has so many possibilities. I could see it with reds and blues for a patriotic look, greens and browns for an outdoors or more masculine look, or any number of combos! I know it’s going to become a favorite and highly used one for sure.

Watch for a new stencil video + project coming this Thursday. I’ve got a lot of projects to make and mess to make with my new treasures – I’ll be sure to share here (and if you’re in Field Guide you’ll see it there too!) soon!


Then this happened.

Life moves pretty fast. You never can tell what’s gonna happen next. A trip to ER just to be cautious has become a hospital stay for E (I’m here with her).

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A special visitor came today. This beautiful dog (and one other) really brightened an otherwise dull time here in the hospital.

Miss E is doing good. Right now she’s being observed and will be here (and me right by her side) a while longer…

If you’re in my class at Big Picture – it’s begun!! Class materials are up (also watch your email!) and the fun has begun. If you aren’t there is still time to register. I’m grateful for descent wifi + laptop keeping me connected.

Also grateful for all the well wishes from friends and kind hospital staff and for a target so close that has made clean clothes and properly conditioned hair a reality. Being truly clean? It’s made all the difference in me feeling more myself and made me more effective to be here for E.

Crossing fingers for my girl to get well soon and be back at home too!

new loves | brads

I do love my decorative brads, and CHA made me simply giddy with all the new goodies coming! Above are some fabulous brads from Echo Park – aren’t they lovely? Speaking of Echo Park – Melissa just posted a full booth tour – check it here!

Here are Teresa Collins brads – oh my. Damask + brad?! yes PLEASE. Let’s see some more…

Top to bottom – Rhonna Farrer (MME), Crate Paper, Basic Grey, K & Co (actually not brads, but similar!) and October Afternoon. I can tell my brad stash is going to be replenished, and well! I can not wait for these to be in stores!

 



 

spotlight | Rhonna Farrer for My Mind’s Eye

Rhonna Farrer + My Mind’s Eye = match made in heaven. I’m so very happy to have her back and designing her own paper line once again! I’ve loved her designs for so very long – glad to see the fresh designs and beautiful colors.

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CHA day 3

Sitting at the airport I realize I didn’t do many phone photos today… Here’s what I got.

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I’m so tired. But happy. Creatively energized. Filled with ideas on what I want to bring to this site and so much more..

For now get home. Sleep for 8 whole hours (6 has been average this week).

Then? Cha content a go-go starting Wednesday. Oh yes. It’s on. I have so much to share.

Top picks, favorites, behind the scenes, much more.

And? When product starts hitting shelves watch for how-to, videos, give aways even….