The hit of craft fair

I love these little bandaid style tins from Provo Craft.  I'm not at home, but i wanted to share the tin as it was the HIT of a recent craft fair.  I combined it with six 'petite' cards, from 'Thank You', 'Congratulations', and other standard greetings. The tins are so versatile - you can use them to store gift cards, or as a clever container for a gift card that you are giving.  It … [Read more...]

Relationships transcend the ‘job’

In response to many of the e-mails I wanted to take a moment to clarify things a bit... When it’s time to go, it’s time to go.  After 5 ½ years, it is difficult to remove what has been such a big part of your life; but when you start to realize that the relationships you have made have nothing to do with the ‘job’ and that you can actually CONTINUE them; because there is no true workspace … [Read more...]

cha cha cha Changes!

Yep, I officially resigned from CTMH yesterday.  I haven’t been selling, and that has been by choice as I explore new avenues of creativity and outlets for teaching. I have had a WONDERFUL time as a consultant, and I have achieved all the things I set out to.  I became a Director.  I attended and taught at convention and national tour, many times.  I have a great team. But it … [Read more...]

A Pink Weekend

Courtney and Brianna shared their birthday party this weekend.  It was a PINK setting, with the Pink Poodles in Paris theme.  Of course this is just too much fun for me - making the house all frou frou with tulle and pink decorations everywhere.  I love Birthday Express - and I AM their demographic.  LOL! Here is Princess Courtney - positively glowing in her baby tiara, which … [Read more...]

Renaissance Art

I recently went to a warehouse sale for Renaissance Art.  They have lovely rubber stamp images, and some of the most delightful charms and findings a girl could wish for.  I'm gearing up for a craft fair in Newtown on November 18th - so I got some wonderful loot and here is the first piece I have made.  It is a necklace piece, including the chain.  The frame has two pieces of … [Read more...]