POOR LITTLE BLOG

I have just not been posting!

Poor Little Blog - Very Neglected!

I just feel so overwhelmed these days,

just not getting anything done!

There is so much whirling around

in my BIG FAT HEAD.

Projects that have

been sitting forever-calling out ...

FINISH ME, FINISH ME!!

And, not to mention all the new stuff

that's waiting to be worked on.

I just can't seem to find myself.

I knit!

I crochet!

I quilt!

I embroider!

I do mixed media art!

I'm trying to learn to sketch!

Oh, and I take a bazillion on-line classes

because I want to know everything

about everything!

I cannot focus on just one thing!

Therefore, nothing gets done!

 And ....all those new things swirling

in my BIG FAT HEAD ...

NOT GETTING DONE EITHER!

My DH says I over think, says I just

need to devote my time to one thing!

WHAT???? I just can't do that!

But, then again ...I'm not getting anything done

doing it my way!

Another bad habit  ...

always comparing myself to others. 

VERY BAD HABIT!  

Once you compare

you get very discouraged in your own ability to create!

I've even contemplated just getting

rid of everything in my work studio.

Perhaps turning it into a cozy library;

just to clear my head ...

but wait; 

I can't do that because there is

a lot of money sitting in that room!!

What is one to do when everything is just

swirling and nothing is getting done??

CUPCAKES!!

Oh, for the love of

CUPCAKES!!

My daughter works

part time while she

is attending college.

She is known at work as

the 'Baking Queen'.

Over the weekend we

found a wonderful new

toy ...

'BABY CAKES'

Cupcake Maker

It's the cutest little baker.

It makes miniature cupcakes

in 5 minutes ....

yep, FIVE MINUTES!

They are perfect everytime.

No hot oven to turn on,

no guessing if they are done,

PERFECT every time.

 Oh, the things she is thinking

of making ...you can even

use pie crust and fruit filling

to make itty bitty pies!

Her next venture is the

'BABYCAKES' 

Cake Pops!!!

Look out baking world ...

a WILD BAKER IS ON THE LOOSE!!

I'm kinda thinking I want to

add ...

'BABYCAKES'

Whoopie Pie!!!

I've been wanting a

FlutterNutter Whoopie Pie!!!

I'M A CRAFTREPENUER!

It's been awhile!

I haven't blogged in such a long time.

I've been trying to find a new direction,

a new look, new content for my blog.

While taking my hiatus to find my new self;

it dawned on me I don't need to find

a new me!

I am a craftrepenuer!

I love to knit, crochet, sew and

dabble in mixed media art and

paper crafts.

I don't need to change, I don't

need to focus on just one aspect of art!

Is there just one aspect of your life that you focus on?

NO!

So, I will continue to share my

artsy craftsy self on this blog...

and, I hope you enjoy that!

NEW LOOK

It's a new look for me!

I'm doing a bit of

reorganization on my blog!

Today a new header!

I LIKE IT!!!

Going to do some more thinking as

to what I want to do next.

Maybe content; gotta update the content!

BRAIN LOCK DOWN

If you could see in my brain

right now ...this is what

you would see ....

A really big mess!

I'm sure I'm not the only one out there

that feels this way!

My brain is so overloaded with

this and that ...

I can't get any of it out ...

it just stays in my head and

accumulates!

  and ...it sorta feels like this!

It kinda feels like I need

file folders in my brain to

keep everything in order!
Like little compartments
all lined up!

 I AM OFFICIALLY ON
CREATIVE LOCK DOWN! 

But .... I'm going to
try really hard .... 

 to get things all lined up
and organized in my brain!!!

Like little compartments
with everything in it's place!

A FUN, FUN DAY!

While the football games went on and on yesterday!

My daughter and I baked a cake!

 First you gather the ingredients!

Lots of painter's tape!

Then you bake!

Then you put the layers together!

Then you start to decorate!

And, decorate a bit more!

Until you have put just the right amount

of decorations on it!

Then you wrap it up and you

have a beautifully decorated

diaper cake for the mom-to-be!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR 

HOUSE TO YOURS!

 (Christmas Card 2010)

I'm taking the holiday off! 

I'll be back Next Year!!!!

OK, SO I HAVEN'T BEEN BLOGGING!

I don't need to tell you that I

haven't been around much lately.

I just haven't been creating

lately, the juices are just

not flowing!

I do hope to get back into the

swing of things though ....

and very soon I might add!!

In the meantime,

I'm enjoying my new copies of these ....

  

The new edition of Paper Crafts Magazine!

It's a gorgeous edition! If you don't

have one, run out right now and

pick one up! You won't be disappointed!

And this! I love Stampington&Co.

I just wasn't sure if I would

like this new Premier Edition of

'Where Women Cook'.

Well, let me tell you it's a

gorgeous magazine.

Wonderful articles,

beautiful photography,

and great recipes!

I LOVED IT!

And, speaking of loved it ...

Look what stopped me in my tracks

at my local B&N ...

Need I say anymore?

JUST TOO MUCH TO DO!!!!

Do you ever feel as if your

head was about to explode

from brain overload???

Well, that's what's going on here!!!

 My head is just keeps going on and on.

I can't make it stop. 

It has a mind of it's own!!

JUST TOO MUCH TO DO!!!

• Finish knitting holiday items
• Make holiday items for family and friends
• Work on paper crafting items
• Sew about 100 quilts or so
• Embroidery, yes that too
• Buy the rest of family Christmas gifts
• Make Holiday cards
• Order Turkey
• Buy Turkey fixin's

ALL AWHILE ...

• Keeping the house clean
• Keep the laundry up to snuff
• Meals cooked
• And dishes washed
• There's baking too

• Oh, and paperwork and paying bills

• Don't forget blogging!

• Try to remember all the ideas that swarm in my head!

 and ....

• Somewhere in there get a bit of sleep!

(Sleep is over rated!)

I've even started a

new Stress Reduction Exercise!!!

 It's not helping!!!!

Perhaps a bit of R & R is in order!

  Looks like I'm too late!

The dog has beat me to it! 

NEW STAMPIN UP BLOG AND GIVEAWAY!

I AM NO LONGER A

STAMPIN UP DEMONSTRATOR!
(as of 10/31/2010)

I'm very happy to announce

the beginning of a new blog!

JUST ME STAMPIN

My new blog Just Me Stampin

is devoted to Stampin Up

Products and my Stampin Up Store!

I will be offering product information,

ideas, as well as tutorials from time to time.

The best news is that I will be having

MONTHLY GIVEAWAYS!

So, check it out!

I have a current GIVEAWAY for

OCTOBER.

TWO GIVEAWAY'S ACTUALLY!

I do hope that you will come on over

and visit
JUST ME STAMPIN!

For those wondering ....YES, I will continue

this blog, just added the new one for my Stampin Up Business!

STAMPIN' UP - CLEARANCE RACK

STAMPIN' UP CLEARANCE RACK

SAVE UP TO 80%!

Great products at great prices -

but only while supplies last!

Available online only!

VISIT MY ONLINE STAMPIN' UP STORE NOW!

SAVE THE CHILDREN - CAPS FOR GOOD

LEARN MORE HERE!

www.goodgoes.org/caps

In many developing countries, something as
simple as a knit or crocheted cap can help
the baby keep warm, which is key to helping
newborns survive.
Nearly 4 million babies die each year in their
first month of life - half within their first 24 hours
- mostly from preventable or treatable causes.
But by giving mothers and caregivers a package
of simple tools, including guidance on healthy
newborn care practices, the majority of these
deaths could be prevented. Items crucial to saving
more babies’ lives include:

• antibiotics to treat infection
•  immunizations against tetanus
•  skilled birth attendants at every birth
• • counseling on breastfeeding
• • information on basic newborn care such
• as keeping the cord clean and keeping the baby warm

This is where you can help by making a cap!
Your caps will be sent to Save the Children’s
newborn health programs in Africa, Asia
and Latin America. Visit

CAPS FOR GOOD
to see stories about how caps like yours
are making a difference in the lives of mothers
and children around the world.

So, how about it? 

Will you help to

save a little baby's life?

(DEADLINE FOR MAILING IS FEBRUARY 28, 2011

SAVE THE CHILDREN - Caps for Good

(ALL INFORMATION DOWNLOADED FROM CAPS FOR GOOD)

OUT TO PASTURE ...

That's exactly how I feel ...

Like I need to be taken

OUT TO PASTURE!

So many different 

things going on in my life right now!

I just want to runaway sometimes!

DH and I took off this

weekend in this...

And, yes we sleep in the trailer!

We took a few days off and headed

north for a bit of R&R!

It wasn't enough time though,

we need more R&R!

Well, perhaps before the first

winter snow fall we can

manage to get out again!

HOW ABOUT YOU ...

DO YOU NEED SOME R&R?

P.S - I'll be back soon with some new

paper creations! I have a demo coming

up and need to get a few new projects

completed for my demo table!

Stay tuned ...

VINTAGE, BUTTONS AND LACE

I just had to share!

If you love vintage, buttons,

and lace ...

I found this web sight!

LILLYBUDS
 

Lillybuds Bespoke Bridal

to be exact.

They create heirloom,

distinctive bridal bouquets

for divinely

different wedding parties!

Here are a few

snippets of their bouquets!

(Photo's are from Lillybuds.)

Go on over to

Lillybuds for a peak!

You won't be disappointed! 

TRAVELING AGAIN!

I'm off again, so won't be posting for a week or so!

I was in Denver over the weekend doing a demo

on this ....

 CRICUT EXPRESSION'S MACHINE

and this ....

THE YUDU!

Provo Crafts Home

System.

I'll be in Denver again this coming

weekend to demo this ....

The CRICUT Cake Machine!

Soooooooooooooo, I'll be very busy

for a bit!

Until travel time settles down

I'll be MIA!!

Check out the new

IMAGINE by Provo Craft.

Cricut Imagine is the first-ever 

personal electronic printer and cutter on the market. 

Using HP Inkjet technology and Cricut cutting technology, 

it adds color and pattern to paper crafting, 

home decor, party decor and gifts.

WORKING AGAIN ...

I'm working again!

Working this week at another

Costco Road Show for

Provo Craft CRICUT!

It is so much fun doing one

of these Road Show's.

It's exciting to meet new people,

but better still is being able to 

introduce new users to this...

The fabulous, most ingenious

piece of crafting equipment ever ...

THE CRICUT EXPRESSIONS!

I may not be able to post too 

much for the next week, but

rest assured ...

I will definitely be CRAFTING!

If you live in Salt Lake City, UT.

Come by and say hello ...

Costco

1818 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Maybe I'll see you there!

Last day of the show is June 6th!

TIME OFF!

TAKING A BLOG BREAK!

I just need to take a break! 

This morning I got news 

that a very close and dear friend 

of over thirty years, passed away

last night of a brain tumor. 

She was a beautiful person and a women 

of great strength and passion.

She was an artist, she was a quilter,

she was a friend.

Though we didn't correspond as frequently

as we should have. She was always

a friend who lived in my heart!

I'll be back soon!

I just need some time to digest what

has happened and to reevaluate what is

truly important in my life!

I'll be back in a couple of weeks!

ONE WORLD ONE HEART

ONE WORLD ONE HEART
IS NOW CLOSED!

Thank you all for visiting!
I enjoyed reading all of

your beautiful comments!

Though I didn't get to visit everyone!

I was certainly impressed by all the

wonderful and talented people

I got to visit!

A BIG thank you goes out to
Lisa at A Whimsical Bohemian
for once again hosting just
a wonderful journey!
There were a total
1,088 blogs listed
which included 40 countries!

THANK YOU LISA FOR HOSTING 
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL EVENT!

Now for the winner of my giveaway!
I had a total of 348 comments and I
used a random number generator to
pick the winner at RANDOM.ORG.

AND THE WINNER IS

COMMENT NUMBER 238

Nanc at Using Up All That Suff 

Congratulations Nanc!

 

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ONE WORLD ONE HEART

ONE WORLD ONE HEART was created

by Lisa at A Whimsical Bohemian in 2007.

The original idea behind this giveaway event

was to bring bloggers together from around the world

who may never ordinarily meet.

It closes the gap of the blog community

and enables us to interact, discover new and

wonderful people, and in the process possibly

win a prize or many prizes along the way.

To view all the lovely and talented people

who are offering a giveaway, you can find

them listed here on the sidebar.

So, what do you need to do? ...

 For those who travel this year's

'Magic Carpet Ride'?

You just need to leave

  a comment on this post to be

eligible to win my giveaway.

You must have an active blog or

email address so that I have

a way to contact the

winner!

Wait, wait ...it's coming!

My giveway is ...drum roll please ....

This beautiful project tote,

sewn by me.

I used wonderful 'tea towels' by AnneMarieHorner!

(I love her fabric.)

So, back to the project tote!

There is beautiful detailing on the front!

There's pocket on the inside! 

 

And, it's lined with a contrasting fabric on the inside! 

But, best of all ....

when it arrives at the doorstep

of the winner....it will be filled with lots of

lovely, little surprises!

I love surprises! Don't you?

So, to enter my giveaway for the

One World One Heart Magic Carpet Ride, 

just leave a comment on this post!

Please only one comment per entry!

I will announce a winner on February 15th!

Good Luck to all ... and happy traveling on the

'Magic Carpet Ride'!