NEW - Hair Candy

Finally!!! After MONTHs of telling you all that "Hair Candy" is coming to my Etsy shop... well the wait is over and it is here!  Currently there are 2 items available from the line of "Hair Candy".  Hair Candy will include: Grecian Headbands (Crocheted), Flower Clips (Crocheted), and Bow Clips (Crocheted).  MOST items will be made to order.  However, there will be a few items that I only have 1 of (due to multi-colored yarn or limited quantity yarn).  Currently, I have a basic Black Headband (made to order) and a Rainbow Headband (1 of a kind).  For made to order items I can crate baby/youth or teen/adult.  One size fits most!  More colors will be showing up in my etsy shop soon!

Black Headband: Perfect for everyday wear, as well as holiday or formal events!  Give your hair some candy with this classic headband.

Rainbow Headband: This is a one of a kind headband created from multi-colored yarn.  I still have more yarn, but can not guarentee that it will come out the same as the one pictured below.

At this time all headbands are double strand.  They tie at the nape of the neck.  If you have trouble with them staying on for a long period of time, use bobby pins behind the ears or near the tie at the nape of your neck.

My Mom

While I have been unpacking & organizing my craft room.  I take breaks to scrapbook with paper lines I've had in my stash for awhile that I LOVE!  I created this layout, "My Mom" using Crate Papers - Restoration line.  This line is one of my all time favorites.  I bought every piece I could from this line.  From the chipboard pieces to the rubons, 6x6 paper pad & even 12x12 paper pack from MemoryWorks.  I ADORE this line! There are still items avail. from this line on my website. 

Ranger / Tim Holtz

A few weeks ago I won some of the NEW Distress Stains from Ranger / Tim Holtz on Tim Holtz's blog (random drawing).  I was excited as it was some new product...but I was curious b/c I kept thinking will I use this?  What would I use it for?

Well this weekend answered those questions!  I finally got to scrapbook and I used my Distress Stains (I got 5 colors by the way - Dusty Concord, Faded Jean, Peeled Paint, Spun Sugar and Vintage Photo).  These things are AWESOME!  I used them in a few different ways.

1. Inking edges!  This works amazingly to ink edges of pages!  It was so simple and easy.  I couldn't believe it! 

2. Embossing & backgrounds.  I embossed a doily image from the new My Mind's Eye Stamps - with clear embossing powder.  After it cooled down a little (and prior to cutting out the image) - I used the Peeled Paint Distress stain to cover the background!  AMAZING and easy.  It went on so simple and dries so quickly!!

I also tested it on a Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology piece of scrap paper (embossed piece).  I used the Faded Jean and it was so rich & beautiful and the embossing image really popped!  I put it in my tag stash to use later!

So go find this amazing Distress Stain!  You won't regret buying a few containers (or all).  I love this stuff and will need to buy more colors soon!  Broken Chine, Walnut Stain, Weathered Wood & Wild Honey are on my MUST have list right now!  Can't wait till they come out with more colors (like Mustard Seed - my fav!)

So lucky

It's been awhile since I've scrapbooked.  I've been so busy with life (and my stuff was packed up) that I haven't been able to sit down and create a layout!  Well... that is over and I have finally created a layout!  I made this layout for the March MemoryWorks challenge that takes place on our private boards.  I loved playing with NEW papers we have in stock and some mists I have in my stash (confession about the mist... it was still in it's packaging...i know GASP).

Product Used

• My Mind's Eye: 6x6 Paper Pad - Hattie
• My Mind's Eye: Stamps - Girly, Remember, Memories, So Sweet 
• My Mind's Eye: Brads - Happy
• MemoryWorks Express Kit: February
• Stamps: American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Unity Stamp Co.
• Crape Paper (White)
• Tattered Angels (blue on crape) & Smooch Spritz's (Black)  
• Pink Paislee: Ticket
• American Crafts: Cardstock - Vanilla
• Fiskars: Border Punch - Scallop Sentiment
• Ranger Ink (Black Soot & Olive)

2010 Year in Reveiw Album - Part 2

Alright as promised!  Here is the 2nd half of my 2010 Year in Review Mini Album.  Check yesterday's post for January - June.  Today enjoy July - December!

July




August



September


October




November




December


 
There you have it! My 2010 year in review mini album!  I love the Simple Stories Life Documented line to capture all my favorite memories throughout the year!  I created a 2009 year in review album as well with the Life Documented line.  I used the WRMK page protectors and it looks completely different from this album!

2010 Year in Reveiw Album - Part 1

Wow it has been awhile since I've posted on my blog.  WE are moved into the house (still living amongst boxes), I got the flu, went to the cities for my nephews b-day and here we are, almost the end of March!

I finally got to editing my 2010 Year in review mini album and thought I'd share it.  Here is January 2010 - June 2010 (Lots of pictures!).  I will share July 2010 - December 2010 tomorrow.

I used the Simple Stories: Life Documented line and paired it up with Pink Paislee 365 degree paper line.  And used a GCD chipboard album.

Cover



January


February




March



April



May





June



 
Come back tomorrow to see July - December of this album!  I created the album in July of 2010 and filled in the photos and journaling as the year went on.  So it's NEVER too soon to start a year in review album.