Month: June 2011

This was the weather today. The view as I was standing over my layouts trying to get enough light to photograph them. WHAT?! It’s nearly July… this is unheard of here. Oh well.

Well, it kept me inside and I’ve been cleaning up and putting stuff away like crazy. Also updating the ‘ol shop…

The extra kits I have from last weekend’s classes are up on etsy – http://www.etsy.com/shop/mayflaumdesigns

I have a few of the hodge podge mini + kraft class. Awesome deals… and there are still a few goodies up from spring classes…

as always – if you questions, want to buy something without going through etsy, etc… just drop me a line at mflaum @ comcast . net

happy krafting

I thought a lot about this one, and ultimately went with kraft. I used paper bags vs actual wrapping paper…

I also grabbed a rubber spatula (thanks Martha Stewart!) at Macy’s to top my gifts, as well as some doilies, kraft twine (ribbon?), orange lace, and loads of tape. When wrapping for a wedding, use TAPE!!! Cards can come loose, things get bumped around… make it secure. It’s got a journey from the wedding to the bride & groom’s home where they’ll find and open it after their honeymoon.

My tag was made with Studio Calico letter stickers (love) which I removed after misting heavily. I also stamped with a memory box butterfly, and added a Girls Paperie star to the very top (using LOTS of tape). It is deceptively simple – this one took me some time and thought to figure out!! In the end I love the way it turned out.

Even better? Jason (aka mr. never impressed) was VERY impressed and commented even. I smiled and said “what’s the point of being crafting as much as I do if you can’t kick some butt in wrapping up gifts?” It gets better – because upon arriving at the wedding my gift SO fit into their whole wine country rustic elegant look.

Score one for the crafter.

I wasn’t here. Oh I scheduled blog posts – but I wasn’t actually at home! Reno Rodeo, eating at great restaurants including 2 that had been featured on one of our favorite shows (Diners, Drive ins, and Dives), a wedding, a great day of teaching classes at Scrapbook Island… yeah… I’ve been GONE! It’s good to be home.

It’s also good to be editing and checking out my week in photos. I used my iphone a lot, and it’s definitely time to order some prints too!!! Right now I’m deciding if we do some in-depth coverage of vacation wild week a la flaum here on the blog, or just detail it through my scrapbook layouts.

For the moment I’ll bask in the glory of being AT HOME, and then take a peek at that scary to-do list I left behind…

I am not familiar with Cath Kidston, but I think I’m going to love this brand. Just check this out:

link: red stars

link: yellow stars

I’m getting all excited over here. Stalking mailman because – oh yes- these goods are available over at amazon with free shipping too! I ordered a new summer reading book + both sets of tape. Can’t wait to PLAY!!!

Also coming my way via a “I don’t have time for this, what am I doing on-line” shopping session…

the above vintage record sheet stamp, and new Echo Park Country Drive (shown below).

consider yourself enabled. There’s some serious color + fun coming!!!