Countdown to CHA

January was a whirlwind of fun and creativity. I was honored, as part of the Spellbinders Design Team, to attend a team meeting / retreat in Phoenix at the beginning of the month.  With vistas such as this on a nightly basis, no wonder so many great artists come from or live in Arizona!  Not only did we meet the wonderful folks behind the brand, Stacey and Jeff Caron, but we got to … [Read more...]

Plan ahead! Creatologie Weekend Getaway, May 2nd-4th!

Just announced today, MOMENTO is bringing the wonderful Carol Wingert in for a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration.  Plan now, to attend the Creatologie Weekend Getaway, May 2nd - 4th, 2008! Details will be forthcoming, as many of the classes will feature products being announced at CHA Winter in February, but pricing is being set and you are going to want to reserve your spot … [Read more...]

CLASS: Perpetual Calendar Mini-Album

This is an album I made yesterday and will be teaching online (www.heartinhandscraps.com) and locally at MOMENTO (www.momentoarts.com).  I adore the 6x6 acrylic tabbed album from Pageframe Designs, and it works so beautifully for a perpetual calendar.  The four tabs, are tabbed for the four seasons of the year, and months on the reverse. I used Creative Imaginations' Day by Day line, by … [Read more...]

What presents did YOU receive this year?

Whether it was Christmas, Hannukah or Kwanzaa (I can’t spell anything, can I?)  What presents did YOU receive this year? Isn’t it funny the things we get excited about when we are grownups??  My husband was at least smart enough NOT to wrap the new cookie sheets and try to call them a present.  He knows better!  LOL! The kids had a wonderful Christmas.  I feel so blessed … [Read more...]

Bah (tummy)bug!

Well, I am back.  Almost.  A tummy bug will not keep this Christmas spirit down!  I had cooked all Friday morning, preparing for B's presentation at school on Diwali (a Hindu tradition).  I made rice pudding with saffron (the recipe and saffron were courtesy of the chef at our local Kolam Indian restaurant) as well as honey glazed carrots with a dipping sauce.  I watched … [Read more...]