Holiday Baking

I love Baking with my daughter.
Here is some pics.

We did have one candy cane mishap-but we still love the misfits.  LOL.

Funny Video- Take a Break

Take a break from all the Baking and Holiday rush to enjoy a Video of
the Jolly Greeen Giant and Santa....Comparing there HO HO's

ALL ABOUT SHAPES- Challenge

Here is a layout from Lunch at one of our favorite restaurants on the Lake.  I love the shapes and color in this layout.  Please feel free to post your comment.  I challenge you to try a layout with Color or Shapes or both with your favorite thing as subject matter.    Post your layouts to the challenge here for all to see/share.

Share this challenge with your friends.

A Little Sunshine for you all.

I just wanted to share my favorite picture, taken by me from my room balcony, on my recent trip to Jamaica ....
What can I say it was warm and beautiful.  Just think Sunny thoughts as things get cold where you are.
I know tonight I am COLD brrr.  But this photo warms me up.

My Snowman Book

Here is a board book I finally completed -- I found it at Archivers in the $1.99 spot section. Thought it would be fun to do.   Loved working on it, but by far I liked the baby bath tub book I did last year.

Posting some Recent Projects

Here is a baby quilt I made for a co-worker of my husband.

Here is a plate that I etched for my Mom.

Taking hubby out for breakfast for his Birthday today and then to a movie.  He has a surprise coming later today SHHH!  

Christmas Card Inspiration.

Dug out some inspiration I made this for last year's Christmas Cards.  Still one of my made using the Cricut Favorites.

Time to get busy and mail out this year--yes I am running late but sending fewer cards out this year.

Need something special for my Travel Clients as well.  Will post what I come up with.

Room Makeover Update

Here is the closet he redid.  We bought Cabinets from IKEA.  If I should ever want to I can add doors or drawers but for now just wanted shelves.  Still more organizing to do.  Scrapbooking and Sewing items need to have their own areas assigned.

This is an L shaped desk my hubby picked up for me to use for now...$25 thank you Craigslist.  My new chair came from IKEA.  Still putting things in their place.  Going to mount a lift on the desk for the tv.  My daughter left the tv for me to use in my room it has a dvd player so I can watch my craft cricut videos at my leisure.

Here is the first two cabinets and counter top.  I will be adding another cabinet in the center with drawers.  The shelves will have doors on them and I will be adding and end open shelf.  Then we will add wall cabinets above the counter replacing the shelf.

Still a work in progress but I am loving it.  I will be adding some vinyl words and images to my wall when the dust settles and I decide on what I want.  I think the two tone color walls came out very well.

Sorry about the mess but wanted to post our progress.  Please feel free to post a comment or suggestion.

Giving Thanks

Hi everyone I thought I would take a moment to give thanks for:

My Family

Terrific Husband

Two great children

Mother, Father Sisters and great in-laws and extended family members.

MY GOD

Health and Well being (Me & my family's)

For the food put on our table and roof over our heads and a warm bed at night.

Good Friends

I am thankful that God has blessed me with so much to be thankful for including all my creativity and talents to share with others.

If you survived BLACK FRIDAY take time out to Give thanks.

Thanksgiving

Planning on some Thanksgiving candy bar covers for friends and family -pictures coming soon.....

(As soon as I can get in my space)

Paint update

Here is the paint two walls Sugar Plum and 2 walls Rose Mauve.

Still a work in process - but set up a temporary space.
Working on built in shelves wall unit in existing closet  on other side of room--- will post pictures soon.

Craft Room Makeover

Well here is the beginning.
Still have a few things to move out.

Did some wall prep for painting.  Purple carpet so I chose a light (Sugar Plum purple) and (Pink Flamingo).
Painting has started.

Whites stripes are where shelves will be hung.  (Until I buy some upper cabinets and put up)

Would love any decorating suggestions.

Jewelry Making

Here are some pictures of Jewelry I made (some made with my Aunt Glenda during her recent visit).

Necklace & Earrings

Necklace & Earrings

Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet

CD Christmas Book

Here are some photos of the book I am making with my Aunt who is visiting from Tennessee.  It is made from cd holders. Not totally finished yet but wanted to post what I have so far.  Thanks Aunt Virgie, it was fun visiting and crafting together.

Scrapbook Cruise

I have been organizing a Scrapbook Cruise for a couple groups and have been tied up with that.  Will post more soon.  If anyone else is interested in forming or joining a scrapbook cruise please contact me.

As a travel agent I combine both my passion for scrapbooking and my love of travel.  I work with all Cruise lines.

Next Projects in Planning

I am currently planning a new quilt (MEMORY QUILT) also a Crazy quilt in the future.
Need to spend some time catching up on my scrapbooking.

But currently the SUN is keeping my attention and calling me out.  Catching up on cleaning out the house purging, doing yard work and home maintenance.  BUSY BUSY BUSY.

I will post something soon.

SEWING MACHINE COVERS

 Cover for my Viking Platinum 955e.

My Cover for My Janome My Lock 634D Serger.

My Sewing Area.

BUG Covers

I have wanted a cover for my bug for some time.  So I finally decided to try one and here are few I came up with.  Thought I might as well make a couple for my friends. I added some embroidery to a couple.
I hope they like them.

Layering Minnie

I was experimenting with the disney cartridge (a great one for layering).  Here is my Minnie.
I created this for a Disney Layout I am working on for my daughter.
Please Excuse the BIG orange magnet holding it onto my board.

Room Makeover

Here is some photos of the makeoever I gave my room.

However, this is temporary---MORE CHANGES TO COME.

But this is much better already.........

Work AreaSewing Space

Punches organized

Cube storage center

My Wall unit is currently used as my cricut center.

As soon as I sell off this beautiful Thomasville cabinet.  I will be putting in counters with built in storage upper and lower.

Baby Diaper Cake

Up Coming Shower Gift and Centerpiece for Gift Table.

Board Book for Baby Shower

This is the first book I have done.  Still have some finishing touches to put on it but it fits my theme of Rubber ducky very well for the baby shower I am giving my sister in law.

Love my Cricut!

Christmas-Cricut Etching (beer mugs)