A Funny Thing Happened

When I go into a scrapbooking store or to a convention, I always love it when the product displays include at least a few completed samples. My favorite scrapbook store in Washington (which went out of business--tax evasion, I think, but that's a different story) had handmade layouts displayed everywhere! They weren't the crazy, expensive layouts you see in magazines today, but layouts made with real pictures and supplies we can all afford.

For my display on Saturday, I made sure to bring a handful of completed samples. The picture below is a sample I made when we lived in Florida--18 months ago, maybe longer. I always had it on display near my Cosmo Cricket chipboard and occasionally I would sell an item or two. I loved making this project and always assumed others would as well. It wasn't until Saturday that my assumption rang true. I sold it all!

I Survived!!!

The 12-hour crop was a blast! I completed a whopping 2 pages for my 2006 Christmas album. Mind you, I was there as a vendor and demonstrator so I'm happy I had the chance to make anything. I sold a decent amount of I Remember When items and generated a lot of interest in my upcoming workshops. Success! Overall, I was disappointed by the number of no-shows, but since I was not the organizer I didn't really have any control over this. I can't wait for the next opportunity to show off IRW and our excellent line of products! I'll post a few pictures later tonight once my kids are sleeping.

Oh, today my husband officially became an old man...he turned 30 and is very depressed by this. I just reminded him how hot Brad Pitt looked in Troy and he was 40 at the time. I'm not so sure this made him feel better. :)

My Other Excuse

Look who turned 3 on Saturday!!! My little one (who is a whopping 10 1/2 months behind my big one) turned 3 over the weekend and we devoted our entire Saturday to celebrating this occasion. I have to make some thank you cards for him to send out so maybe I can squeeze that in tonight after the 9-month-old goes home...I'm just bursting with free time, can't you tell?

Opportunity

I have a spectacular opportunity this weekend--a 12-hour crop on Saturday!!! I will be a vendor at this event and I'll also have the chance to teach a class and hold some demonstrations. Since I Remember When is not yet popular in this area, this will be a great opportunity to share our product line with others. I'm also hopeful that a few of the attendees will join my local Meetup group in order to attend future crops and workshops.

Since I'm spending this entire week preparing for Saturday's, I probably won't have a project to post until Sunday or Monday. Wish me luck with the crop...who is going to deliver a Starbucks iced mocha to me about 6 hours into the event anyway?

Dream Craft Rooms

Since my craft room has not yet been "done"--meaning it has not yet been painted, decorated and perfectly organized--I find myself drooling over pictures of other people's craft rooms. Check out this HGTV link
. There are some beautiful craft rooms on this site!


I think this is my favorite. It wasn't the one that jumped out at me first, but I think it is the most easily obtained considering the white storage pieces I already own. I love, love, love the pops of red!

WHEN I finally redo my craft space, I absolutely promise to post before and after pictures. It's going to be a month or two from now, I would guess since we absolutely must paint and decorate a bit more on the main level of our house first.

My New Online Store!!!

It's about time, right? Here's the link to my new online store. The first 5 people to place a qualifying order ($35 or more) by March 31, 2009 will receive a free package of Cosmo Cricket rub-ons. You must enter my store through the link in this post to be eligible. Happy Shopping! Oh, and there's a huge amount of inventory on sale right now while quantities last.

You Make My Heart Sing

Here's my Valentine's Day card for my other son. This is such a girly holiday and for this reason, I think it is now my favorite! I have to keep this post short and sweet because it is time for me to go make strawberry pancakes for the boys and cut them into heart shapes. Yay!


Supplies used: *I have no idea who makes the red cardstock I used for the card--I've had it for years* K & Co. (patterned paper), Die Cuts With A View (patterned paper), Ranger (glitter glue)

My Little Cupcake

It's almost Valentine's Day and while this isn't much of a holiday, it's still a great excuse to make a few cards for the people that I love. This one is for my 3-year-old son. I figure that I don't have too many more years to enjoy being able to make sparkly pink cards for him.


Supplies used: Die Cuts With A View (card), Bazzill Basics (textured cardstock), K & Co. (patterned paper), Making Memories (metal clip), Ranger (glitter glue)

Valentine's Clothespin

These jumbo clothespins are so much fun to embellish. They also provide me the opportunity to use some of my acrylic paint--I have tons! My boys are going to take a Valentine's Day photo this year (so long as I remember) and I thought this would be perfect to hold that picture. Don't you just love the little stitched "XO"? I thought it was cute.


Supplies used: Die Cuts With A View (patterned paper), Bazzill Basics (textured cardstock, flower, brad), American Crafts (felt flower, ribbon)

Valentine's Craft #1

Have you seen these adorable mini mailboxes at your local Target??? They are only $1 each! I immediately purchased 10 and am thinking I need to go back and buy more. We are using this as one of our Valentine's projects for the paper crafts workshop I'm hosting this week. Too cute!


Supplies used: Die Cuts With A View (patterned paper), Bazzill Basics (textured cardstock), Prima (flower), Doodlebug Designs (velvet brad), Studio G (rubber stamp), Cricut die cut machine