Blog Award!

Thank you to Chris of Craft e Mama for this Versatile Blogger Award! I wouldn't have this blog if it wasn't for all the other crafty people out there who inspire me each and every day. SO THANK YOU!

The rules of this award are:

1. Thank the person who sent it to you.

2. Tell 7 things about yourself.

3. Send this award to 10 bloggers.

So here's the 7 Crafty things about me: I learned to sew, paint, needlework and crochet from my grandmother, I am currently in LOVE with my Cuttlebug, My favorite stamps are My Creative Time sentiments and Peachy Keen Faces, I try to make something everyday (easier now that I have a new craft room!), My kids LOVE that I hand make all kinds of things for them, I haven't purchased a card in a year now that I make my own and I have the most amazing Husband who loves me and all my hobbies. :)

It is my pleasure to pass on this award to these very talented crafters:

www.Cre8tiveGirls.blogspot.com 

www.Dilsaverdesigns.blogspot.com

www.Craftygirl21.blogspot.com

www.Craftydeb-ddcrafts.blogspot.com

www.artstudiostamps.blogspot.com

www.momsbeenscrappin.blogspot.com

www.Sweetasagumdrop.blogspot.com

www.Craftingmymemories.com

www.alluringinkspression.wordpress.com

www.tandames.blogspot.com

Sneak Peak of...

My New Craft Room!

About a month ago my husband came home from work and said to me "I think we need to do something about getting you a craft room". After the shock wore off I was all ears! :) You see I used to share a 10' x 10' room with my newborn son; However, with him at an age where he's getting into everything (all of 2 years old) I was slowly moving my crafts all over the house. We knew we couldn't build onto the house so we decided to give up the formal living room and make it our new family/tv room and turn the Family room into a Homework/Computer/MOM'S CRAFT ROOM room!!! 

I started right away once the Hubby gave his OK - Didn't want him changing his mind.

My inspiration fabric:

 If you look closely you can see the words PLAY, IMAGINE, SING, BELIEVE, CREATE, DANCE, WISH... perfect messages for a crafty space.

This is my solution to all those spools of Costco Ribbon I've collected over the years.

Dollar Tree crates hold 4 spools each.

Smaller ribbon and Flower storage with a display area for my cards.

My Wall of Inspiration!!!

A Needlework sampler that dates back to 1851,

A painting of Strawberry Shortcake my grandmother painted in 1982,

My name in needlework given to me when I was little,

My twin sister and my handprints from when we were 2 years old

Needlework I did when I was in the Girl Scouts

and Last but certainly not least: 

The hand and footprints of my 3 children.

All of this sits above my desk. 

I hope you enjoyed my little sneak peak into my new craft space. Once it's done I will post more pictures. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a fantastic day!

Blog Candy and a Design Team Call!!!

DIVAS BY DESIGN

Hello and Happy Tuesday! As I was visiting a few blogs this morning I came across a Design Team call and Challenge Launch over at Divas by Design.

You can find the Design team call information by clicking on the following link:

www.divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com

I have been crafting since I was a very young girl and learned to try anything and everything from my Grandmother. A few weeks ago, My husband was kind enough to give up the family room/man cave just so I could have a crafting space all of my own. I'd love to be on a design team that allows me the opportunity to use it more often. Here are my 3 favorite projects that I'm entering for the Divas by Design - Design Team call:

I had a blast making this layout with my Cricut and my Gypsy!

I have this card on display in my new craft room. The fold is super simple and I used my Cuttlebug which is another new LOVE of mine!

This card was made using a new favorite technique - The Rosette paper flower fold!

CANDY!!!

They also have some fabby launch candy up for grabs: 1. become a follower. 2. Post this candy pic in your sidebar with link back to the challenge blog and 3. Comment on the post so they can find you! There are a stack of yummy papers, feathers, flowers and lots of other embellies and stamps just waiting to be won! Candy winner will be announced on the opening challenge at 9am Weds 4th May.

CAS Challenge