Let the Spring Cleaning Begin ...

Time to clean the studio and make room for some new projects n' such ...

Where Did the Year Go?

Ok, clearly I fell into a crafting hole this year. Well, not entirely ... a few things were made. Mostly, it just turned out to be a crazy year with little for crafting & posting and still less for classes and other creative events. Sure, there was plenty of fun trips and gatherings in 2011 ... just crazy busy is all. So, here's to slowing the pace a bit as I peer down the calendar at December (if that's even possible) and sharing some more creative goodness in the future!

Travels ...

There's a good reason I haven't been posting new projects recently ... I was spending time in Oaxaca, Mexico. So, until I get back to a bit of crafting, here are some pics from the trip.

Halloween Candy Wrapper Treat!

I'm a big Halloween fan so I was excited about these candy wrapper treats from Stephanie Leider at the Luv2Stamp group meeting earlier this month. I modified mine a bit more with the Spider Web embossing folder from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalog (embossing, webs & Halloween ... yeah!)

I'll be showing how to make these candy wrapper boxes & use the embossing folders at my Halloween class this month. Yeah, Halloween!

The Stamp Garage ...

Thought I'd share a shot of what the Stamp Garage looks like on one if its less-messy days ... I did a bit of cleaning and organizing before hosting a "Cars & Crafts" event for our FIAT Club and, happy to say, the space has stayed relatively tidy!

New Colors!

It's been awhile but I finally got some time in the Stamp Garage. The first project - cleaning up a bit so that I could find my supplies & play (yes, it has been awhile ... the place was a mess). Happy to report, things are slightly more organized now and I'm ready to start creating with all the great new Stampin' Up! colors that arrived this month. I can already tell Early Espresso is going to be a go-to color for me.

Project pictures will come later ... for now, a taste of the new colors ...

New Bold Brights Palette
(from bottom left corner: Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Real Red)

The In Color Palette
Twill Ribbon shown but also available in card stock, ink & markers to match, too!
(from top to bottom: Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush)

Collection of the New Ribbons

Now to start using all the new goodies!

Flowers for Mother's Day ...

I've been wanting to make some fabric flowers for awhile and Mother's Day seemed like the perfect opportunity. One minute it's a bag decoration, the next it's a clothing accessory!

I'll be teaching how to make these flowers in my May craft class. What a great way to use up fabric scraps!