Forever n Always Scrapbook Layout

So... this is my first scrapbook layout.  I think it turned out pretty well.  What do you think??  Yes I know i'm 25 years old and this is my FIRST scrapbook layout. haha  I really enjoyed making this one and look forward to lots more.

Thickers & Heart Paper by American Crafts

Peace Sign die cuts great for scrapbooking and card making.

Earth Color Peace Sign Die Cuts

Purple & Pink Peace Sign Die Cuts

Above are some new things I added to the shop.  I already had rainbow colored peace sign die cuts and they went over really well.  I sold 4 sets of them in less than 2 weeks.  So I decided to add a few different color versions.  I'm going to be adding some more in a few days but I wanted to go ahead and show you guys what I've got up so far. 

I also have some new headband designs that I will hopefully have up in the shop this weekend.  So stay tuned....

What's up with this crazy weather?

How in the heck was it like in the 60's and 70's this weekend and it is in the 30's today???  Yuck... why can't spring get here and stay??  I had an a phone interview today at noon.  It was my second one for the company and I feel it went really well.  I should hear something within the week.  If I get the job I'll talk about it more then... Anyways below is a few pics of some hair accessories I made and posted last friday.  I plan on crafting the rest of this afternoon, plus sewing some pillows up for my aunt, then hopefully the weather will be better tomorrow for me to take pictures and get some new stuff posted on the shop.

Check out the shop for more!

New hair accessories in the shop

On Friday I added these two headbands in the shop.  By Monday I had already sold the whale one.  But no worries, it's been relisted.  Check them out!!

Heart Felt Headband made with eco friendly felt

Blue Whale Felt Headband made with eco friendly felt

I love the way these two turned out.  Today after I get back from getting my hair done I'm going to make more.  Hopefully I'll have them added in the shop sometime tonight.

New Three Inch Vinyls in Shop.

New in the shop!  3 inch vinyl decals to put ANYWHERE!!  I chose to give my sewing machine some personality but you can put them on your car, on your windows, on your toilet...the possiblities are endless!

Visit the shop to check em out.

Want something different??  Let me know and I can make a custom listing JUST FOR YOU!

Vinyl Decals are now in the shop and my cousin is at Rodeo Drive

I feel like I've been neglecting my blog a bit lately.  I'd said it has to do with me working an entire week and the extremely spring like weather we've been having.  I also had a baby shower to help organize and go to on Saturday for my sister in law.  But...one thing that I haven't been neglecting lately is my shop.  I've added a few new cards (I posted one last week on here) and I also have been adding some vinyl window decals.
I just placed an order for a new shipment of vinyl that should be here by the middle of next week.
I'm starting slow as far as sizes for the vinyl decals.  I need to order some packaging materials because right now I can only accomadate for decals 6 inches or smaller.  If they're any bigger I have to take them to the post office and get something to put them in.  I'm planning on making a trip to office max or staples to check out some of their postal products.
I also am looking into buy an external hard drive.  Does anyone have any good advice as far as size and brand?!?  It's something that I really need to get soon.  With me making alot of vinyl art I'm really craming my hard drive full of stuff.  I obviously need to keep all that saved but I really don't want it on my laptop.  When August comes and I start school I want my laptop to have as much free space on it as possible so it works nice and fast while i'm at school.  So if you guys have any advice for me, please let me know. 
Whale.... (hehe) I'm off to watch a movie with my hubby.  Did I mention we got High Definition?  Let me just say its AMAZING!!!  It's not "iPhone Amazing"... like "i can't live without it" but it's definately great.  I've always squinted to be able to see the TV because I have crappy vision..but seriously now...I don't have to squint at all.  It's so crazy.  You should definately look into it.  DirecTV has a sale going on right now.. FREE Installation, FREE Equipment...only $9.99 a month. Pretty Sweet Deal!
Oh...and my little cousin, Derrik, is in Los Angles this week on Spring Break.  Today he texts me and says "Rodeo Drive Baby!!"  What a jerk!! I'm so jealous!! I've wanted to go there FOREVER! haha  I told him to be on the look out for paparazzi...because if you see them...you'll surely see someone famous.  I'm hoping he gets me a picture of Britney's Star. hehe  I also told him he should go up to some fancy shop on Rodeo Drive and do the whole "Mighty Ducks Skit" where the boys tell the people at the store their Aaron Spellings nephews and they get to go in and see all the models try things on and get free drinks and stuff. haha

I Whal-e Like You

"I Whal-e Like You"

$2.50

Free Shipping

These cards are made of 100% recycled post-consumer waste. Acid and Lignin Free paper.
The card is blank inside so that you can write whatever you want. It also comes with a matching 100% recycled envelope.
Card Measurements :: 5" x 7"
Note to Buyer :: These cards are handmade therefore each card will vary, but be unique.


New in the shop!! "I Whal-e Like You" cards.  You can buy them on my etsy shop or buy them straight from my blog.  If you click the BUY NOW button you get FREE SHIPPING!
I have so many new things I've been working on this weekend and already this week.  I'll be adding things in the store all week.
The weather has been amazing here everyday so far this week so I probably won't be updating the blog quite as much but I'll definately try and post when I make some new stuff.

Scrapbook Lovers Giveaway :: Boyds Bears Kit

Since I'll be working this week I may not have as much time to update my blog as usual.  So I figured what better time for a giveaway?  This giveaway is for a Boyds Bears Scrapbooking Kit.

This kit includes :

6 sheets of 9 x 9 patterned paper (6 different patterns)

2 sticker sheets with 31 total stickers

2 perforated frame sheets (with more than 9 frame options)

How to enter :

Leave a comment on this post telling me

I will draw a winner on Friday March 13.

For extra entries ::

Follow me on twitter

Become a fan on Facebook

Add my Myspace

Follow My Blog (over in right side column)

If you do any of the "extra entries" or have already done them just leave another comment letting me know.  For each item you do, you'll receive an entry.  Good Luck!!!

My hubby made me a pegboard for my craft room.

Well it's sunday afternoon and i've got the windows open and enjoying the weather.  Just about two hours ago it was storming and dark out.  Now the sun is shining and the weather is amazing.  I've been pretty busy this weekend.  I had a custom order to do for someone... I won't get into detail quite yet.  They are a suprise so I would hate to ruin the suprise.  I'll post about it next week.  I thought you guys may want to see an update on my craft room.
My hubby built me a pegboard wall to put some of my supplies on.  I like my supplies to be handy, but i don't want them all on top of my workspace in the way.  So I came up with this.  I love the natural brown color if it...it makes me think of recycled paper..which I love.  I only bought 12 hooks and I could use probably atleast 12 more..haha I also bought a basket to put on it and wouldn't mind having about 2 more of those.  It's gonna take me a while to get everything organized on it just how I like it but so far its working out great.

Please excuse my mess on my desk, it was a productive day. haha  Oh..and those two clipboards I bought for $1.00 each at Circut City.  They were the clipboards the actual employees used but because they were going out of business they were selling everything.  I plan on sprucing them up with some paper soon. 

I was featured on an Etsy Treasury

I was featured on a treasury made by KBshimmer.

Go Tbirds, a project I made with my cricut.

I typed this post at 11am this morning but then had some computer problems so couldn't post it until I got back tonight.  Enjoy. . .

So, i'm extremely busy today but I wanted to make a quick post to show you something I made with my Cricut and my computer.  I came up with this super cute idea to make a sign for my cousin's basketball game.  It was senior night Friday and I wanted to make a poster for my cousin not just the entire team and came up with this.  Isn't it cute? He loved it and so did his friend who is also on the time.  Apparently he wants one for the sectional game on tuesday. haha Anyways, busy day ahead of me.  I'll be posting my vinyl to my shop.  I also be taking some photos of my cousin for the yearbook, and not to mention like 20 other projects I have going on.  It's been a busy weekend, but hopefully tomorrow I can give you guys an update on here.  Anyways, enjoy my poster I made and if anyone is interested in the file for the body of this little guy let me know.  I used my Sure Cuts Alot program to make it, so I'm sure I can figure out how to upload it online to share with anyone who is interested. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and don't forget to check my shop later today for my vinyl. :o)

Vinyl Wall Art Tutorial

Step One

Completely clean and dry wall area where vinyl image is to be placed. For best results do not use a a cleaner that will leave behind residue.  This is how your vinyl wall art will come shipped to you.

Note:: Please make sure you smooth over the transfer paper a few times to ensure that the vinyl wall art is still stuck to it good. I smooth over it many times before shipment, but its better for you to run over it a few times as well.

Step Two

Peel backing off vinyl slowly.

Step Three

Lightly place image on wall using a level to ensure correct placement.  Once image is in place, user applicator stick to burnish* vinyl onto wall. For best results overlapping strockes when burnishing.

*Burnishing is a rubbing or polishing action that used an applicator stick or squeegee to spread or apply the vinyl to the wall.

Step Four

Gently peel back transfer tape at a 45 degree angle. If vinyl starts to come off with transfer tape, lay area back down and burnish* again.

*Burnishing is a rubbing or polishing action that used an applicator stick or squeegee to spread or apply the vinyl to the wall.

Step Five

After peeling away transfer paper check for any air bubbles that you may have between the wall and vinyl. If you don't have any then you are a very good at this..but if you do have a few bubbles.. don't worry. Just use the burnishing* method and try and smooth out any air bubbles you may have.

*Burnishing is a rubbing or polishing action that used an applicator stick or squeegee to spread or apply the vinyl to the wall.

Final Product

There you have it. You just applied your first vinyl wall art. Use this same method for walls, windows, cars, wood, etc.

If you have any questions or you find a method that works better please email me or leave a comment on this post.  Thanks for looking!

 

Easter and Mother's Day is just around the corner

So I've been busy lately getting my craft room all ready to start working on my vinyl wall art.  I'm super excited for you guys to see everything I've designed so far.  BUT...I'm not showing anything or putting anything in the shop until March 1.  So, I decided to show you some cards I worked on tonight.  I made 3 Mothers Day cards and 2 Easter cards.  Yes, I know it's only february but Easter will be here before you know it.  Easter is April 12th this year and Mother's Day is May 10th and it's never too early to start thinking ahead. :o)  So below is a few cards I whipped up tonight and added to the shop.  To see more either visit my etsy shop or view my flickr account.

Hopefully in the next few days I'll be giving you guys good news that I was accepted to college.  I called today and they said they were just waiting on my high school transcripts.  So I called my high school to make sure that they were sending them out.  The lady from college said that as soon as they get the transcripts they'd make a decision and then send me an acceptance letter if they decide to accept me.  Hopefully they do.  I'm so nervous...I haven't been in high school since 2002 so I have no idea what my transcripts look like or what my gpa is... errr...wish me luck.

One of my valentine cards in action

I got a message on my livejournal from a girl who bought one of my Valentine's Day Cards.  She wanted to show me what she did with it.  She's also a Kurt Halsey fan so she incorporated some of his art with it too.  I love the way the card turned out.  It was my favorite card I made so I'm so glad that someone got use out of it.  I hope her valentine enjoyed it too. The picture to the left is the card she purchased from my etsy shop.  The two pictures at the bottom of this post is the pictures she sent me.  They were taken with her phone so thats why they aren't real clear, but you can still see what she did to it. I LOVE IT!

I love seeing my stuff in use.  It's the best feeling knowing that something you put your hard work into is actually being appreciated by someone other than youself.  :o) 

So, if anyone is reading this and you've purchased something from me in the past or may purchase something from me in the future, please send me over an email with some pics...I love seeing my stuff in action.

Look what she did with her Yudu

So back on this post I told you about Provo Craft's newest invention, the Yudu.  I have yet to buy one due to low funds but one day I hope to have one.  Meanwhile, I'm filling the void in my life by seeing the cool stuff Erin makes with her Yudu.  She made her first t'shirt and shared it with her readers.  I wanted to make sure that any of you that read my blog also got a chance to see the Yudu in action.
I think her shirt turned out REALLY well.  I love it.  She also answered some questions people had about it and if you have a question about it you can leave a comment on that post and she'll try and answer it for you.
I hope she keeps making lots of new items with it because I can't see what else it can do.  So please check out her blog...

Our Valentine Tradition: Handmade Valentine Cards

Hope ya'll are having a great Valentine's Day.  I don't "celebrate" Valentine's Day by spending alot of money on gifts, dinners, candy, flowers...etc.  But I do love making things for Valentine's Day.  My husband and I started a tradtion about three years ago where we make eachother handmade Valentine's Day Cards.  This year I downloaded the Kurt Halsey Valentine's I told you about and used them to make a card for him.  I think it turned out great...he liked it.  He's not that into Kurt Halsey but he appreciated my hard work and creativity I put into it.  He got much more creative this year when he made his card.  Usually he just takes some sharpie markers and draws some funny picture of us... This year he used markers, stamps and even cut a piece of felt and used it as a tongue on a dog.  The dog was made completely out of hearts.  I love it!! 

Last night we went and saw the new Friday the 13th movie.  It was okay.  It wasn't as good as the originals but what movie is, right?  I mean basically the EXACT same thing happens in this one as the other 11 or how ever many there is.  Jason...is the killer...obviously. Dumb kids go to Crystal Lake to stay....and they get killed.  Sorry if I spoiled it for any of ya. haha  But it was a fun "date nite" with the hubby... Then we went by our local Circut City that is going out of business to see if there was any good deals.  I am really interested in getting a new printer/scanner/copier combo that is wireless but they really weren't on sale that much.  So I think I'll wait a little while.  JC is wanting a GPS but they really didn't have good sales on that either.  I'm hoping when it gets closer to their closing date or whatever they'll really mark some stuff down.

I also wanted to say thank you to Jennifer over at Earth Friendly Weddings Blog, for featuring some of my eco-friendly felt keychains and coasters on her blog.  I really appreciate her doing that.  I was totally suprised!  I was just going thru my google reader, catching up on blog posts for the day and all of a sudden saw pictures of my keychains and coasters.  I was like...hmm...I didn't post anything today.  I don't think I had a post scheduled for today...what the heck?? Then I realized it wasn't a post from my blog it was a post from Earth Friendly Weddings... I was soooo excited!! I have NEVER been featured on someones blog before.  So Thank you Jennifer, that meant so much to me and really made my day.  She has over 100 people that follow her blog so if anyone of you are reading this and made your way to my blog, welcome and I hope you find something that interests you.  Please leave me a comment so that I can check out your blog.  I LOVE reading new blogs.

Well, I'm off to watch the All-Star Dunk and Skills Challenge.  If you want to see more of the card I made my husband for Valentine's Day check out my flickr account and look in the Set titled Paper Crafts.  Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!!