My New Obsession??

I saw these exploding albums one day on TLC, and decided I HAD to make one. I finally gave it a go, and here is how they turned out. They are super easy for the most part, and make a really neat gift!

These are awesome stamps!

I was recently introduced to a new stamp company that is totally cool!

These stamps are like vintage style tattoos, and the can be used as bosy art as well. Just purchase the body ink stamp pads. How cool?!?!?

New Inspirations!

Lately I have been kinda slow in the crafting area. I DID finish a giant scrapbook for my family's Pierogi Fest. that was a big job! Now I am moving and it is hard to find time for anything for myself. So today I decided to take a few minutes, update the blog, and add a few cool new things. First, i have recently stumbled upon a site called Craftster.com. It is oh so cool, and there are so many neat tutorials and ideas. I LOVE this site! If you go there, you will also become addicted, I swear. My next new addiction is PaperCraftPlanet.com. It is all things paper craft, which is just right for me. I have already seen about 20 projects to add to my ever growing list of things to do.

I swear I got them made!

I really did get Christmas Cards made and ready to send. Did I get them signed and addressed though? OF course not! They say it is the thought that counts, right? Here are a couple of the cards I DID get made. I guess I will just look at it this way, I already have next years cards ready!

A New Year, A new Project...or 31

So 2009 begins. I have been very busy with life and activities, and have not had a lot of time to do things for myself. My scrapbooking group is having a challenge this month, 31 layouts in 31 days. I am up to the challenge! I have completed a couple layouts, and a couple of cards. I plan to do at LEAST 31 projects this month! I will update as I create and add pictures. These are two of my fisrt submissions. Under Andrew's Class picture, I have a tiny file folder, which has paper inside made to look like notebook paper. I handwrote the names of the kiddos in the picture on it.

I am also thinking of some new ideas for jewelry to create. I want to teach a class for my group that involves techniques used in scrapbooking and stamping, and show everyone new ways to use your tools. One idea I have involves microscope slides and metal tape, and another is a glass tag and it becomes an awesome pendant, and it involves stamping, embossing, scrapbook paper, and more stamping! Very exciting! As my ideas come together, I will create the samples and set up a class.