Stamp Camp at Joann's

Hi everyone,

Once a month I go to Stamp Camp at joann Huber's house. Joann has been a Stapmin Up Representative for over 10 years. She designed 5 cards (we make 2 of each), provides beverages and snacks. It is always a fun evening. I'm posting pictures of our Stamp Camp last Friday, June 1, 2012.

Thanks for looking.

Happy Crafting,
Laurie

Sock Monkey with knit cap

I have to go to Siteman Cancer Center At Barnes Hospital for an infusion every month for Rheumatoid Arthritis. They have an art room that is amazing for patients and family. I discovered it about 3 years ago. Yesterday I went in before my infusion and Sara (Art Therapist) asked me if I wanted to make a sock monkey. I was so excited. I just love sock monkeys. I'm posting a picture of me with the monkey and knit cap I made. We only had 2 hours so Sara did most of the sewing but I did all the stuffing. LOL I had fun using the nifty knitter by provo craft to knit the cap. I usually always use my dogs for my avatars so here is a rare picture of me.

Selling Cricut Cartridges

Hello everyone,

I have decided to sell my cricut cartridge library approximately 80 carts. I'm selling them for $20 and will post a listing of them later today. If you would like to contact me with any questions feel free, 314-452-6117.

Blog Candy Give A Way

As a thank you to my followers and new followers I would like to give a way blog candy (spellbinder and other nice things). I really appreciate all the support with my blog. All you have to do to be entered is follow my blog and make a comment under today's post. If you already are a follower you only need to make a comment under today's post. I will draw the winner when I reach 200 followers.

Thank you again for the support with my blog. I really appreciate all of you.

Happy Crafting,
Laurie

Etsy Store posting

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm selling jewelry, mini scrapbooks, flowers. I now have them listed in my shop. If you are interested in looking or buying use the link to the left. I'm so excited about finally opening up a shop.

Happy crafting,
Laurie

Paperbag Mini Album

Hi everyone,

I'm posting pictures of a mini album I made. I found a wonderful woman named Charlie Jones2686 on You Tube. Charlie is on the Graphic 45 Design Team for the second year in a row. She had an album series for Christmas with 18 parts to it. I tried to follow her video's but towards the end I started designing my own pages. I really enjoyed making the album. I used Pink Pasiely Butterfly Garden paper collection.

New Mini Mini Books for Sale

Hi Everyone,

Today I'm posting some mini mini books I made. They will be for sale on in my Etsy Shop, Hip and Humble Crafts later this afternoon. I'm so excited about finally posting my work for sale. My mom has been a big supported of it. Here are a sampling of the mini's selling for $7.00.

I am really getting into mixed media these days. I love Christy Thomilson's She Art. Would love to take one of her classes she offers online. Have to save up for it. This is a project I made in memory of my sister. Beth passed away from lung cancer 7 years ago. Let me know what you think. Be kind I'm new at this. LOL Would love comments.

Thank you so much for following my blog.

Happy Crafting,
Laurie

Mixed Media Canvas

Hi everyone,
I'm in an Inchie Swap on Life on the Scrap Beach. You have to use a minimum of 9 inchies on a canvas. This is what I came up with. I just love how it turned out.
Happy crafting,

Laurie

Friend is having a blog candy giveaway!!!

My friend Cathy at Northern Lights Crafts blog is having a blog candy giveaway. She is a great crafter and is trying to get followers for her blog. Please visit her blog and follow if you like. All you have to do to be eligible for her candy is to comment and follow her blog.

http://www.northernlightscrafts.blogspot.com

Thank you so much for supporting my friend Cathy.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

SSSS Swap pictures

more pictures of the SSSS swap.

Secret Squirrels Sisterhood Society Swap

Hi everyone,

I'm in a craft swap with a very special group of ladies, Secret Squirrels Sisterhood Society. I love being apart of the group. Here are some sneak peeks of what I'm giving my sister this month. We were asked to design a scrapbook organization journal and embellish a cigar box and then fill the box with goodies.

Crocheted necklace

Hi everyone,

I was taught how to crochet necklaces last week. Had so much fun learning. I thing they are so pretty. I also made a pearl & crystal bracelet. I really enjoy making jewelry and charms.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

Friend's new blog

Hi everyone,

My friend Dawn from Maryland has a new blog. Here is a link to the blog, http://dawngdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/02/chipboard-album.html

Hope the link works. If not the address is http://dawngdesigns.blogspot.com. Her work is awesome. Dawn is a mini album maker like me. Hope you enjoy the new blog.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

Wool Flet Flowers

Hi everyone,

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend. I just experimented with wool felt and made some flowers. My new addiction is pintrest. I found a flower tutorial on the Pintrest site for these flowers. So simple and easy to make. They literally take 2 minutes to make. Hope you like them.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

Vintage Wallhanging

Hi everyone,

Yesterday I had a great day crafting and experimenting. I made this wallhanging out of chipboard and vintage sheet music, flowers, glitter and bazzill swiss dot paper. I used the cricut to cut out the pieces. Elegant Edges for the base and George for the oval shape. Used crape paper for the ruffle under the oval. Silver leafing pen for the edge around the base shape. Used white gold glitter around the oval. Didn't have flowers so off to Michaels I went. Found the flower stem for 89 cents. I also found a canvas journal for a penny. You gotta love Michaels and their penny merchandise.

I've been playing today and will post pictures of what I've been doing.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

Canvas tag project

I just finished this project and wanted to share it. I love Somerset books and this idea came from the current Workshop magazine. I loved playing with all the different colors and inks. After having my reinders for several years I got to use them. LOL I used ink to col0r the canvas and Glimmer Mist on the tags with stencils. I gessoed the tags and canvas before I started. That gave the them some texture. Although I hate my handwriting I did write my favorite quotes on the tags. LOL The birds are covered with french text from an old book.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

My tag project

I was in such a hurry to post the tag project I forgot some information. My inspiration came from Dina Wakley. Dina has an article in the current Somerset Workshop magazine. Somerset magazines are my most favorite to read. I find more inspiration for projects to try in them.

I also just received my new copy of Delight in the Seasons from Lisa M Pace. I just love her work. Her first book was Delight in the Details. It covers over 40 different techniques. The style is vintage/shabby chic which I love.

It's so much fun experimenting and trying new techniques. Try something new today!!

Happy crafting,

Laurie