Create Always

1/01/2012

Sew WHAT!!

My love for sewing started very early on. My first memory of the whole sewing process is one I'll treasure forever. My mom made my brother and I sew buttons on my dad's dress shirts one day. She sat us down in the kitchen and handed us both four hole buttons and a needle and thread. Looking back on it now, I realize it was just my mothers way of getting out of doing the job herself and shutting us up at the same time. My brother and I were both young, I'd say 5 and 8 with him being older. Now I'd watched my grandmother sew often by this point, so this came easier to me than my brother. The poor boy was neither interested in sewing or hanging out with his sister. I'm sure I laughed at him all the way thru the process. But the lesson here certainly proved a couple of things, I loved sewing and my family found a new scapegoat for all their mending needs.....and so it began!!

Making this little wall hanging has great meaning to me, in so many ways (all family) and all wonderful memories. Alice my grandmother would be so proud at how far I've come as a seamstress. But honestly I sing her praises each time I'm up against a tricky pattern or idea......she taught me everything one needs to know about sewing. She was a professional seamstress most of her life. Thanks grandma, I think of you often and miss you more!

Holiday Cards

Seems I've had a penchant for making cards lately. I really enjoy working with these little inserts that many manufacturers make. They are a great starting spot for making a card. Here's what I was able to do with them.

And here are a couple of cards I made just for fun - you know how it goes....when you get an idea in your head you just have to go with it!

I used "goosebumps" from http://www.tsukineko.com/pdf/GB_techniques.pdf on the following card, I'm in love with this stuff, its a clear coat finish that dries quickly and evenly - once you try this stuff you will fall in love with it!! (only the last photo has the goosebumps finish on it)

12/23/2011

Part 3 of 3 - Tim Holtz Configurations Box

The third item that I made using the Tim Holtz configurations box is a holiday display. I really enjoyed putting all these items together, but especially enjoyed how many uses I got out of this set of boxes. You can get your configurations boxes from www.scrapnwithflair.com. I hope you have enjoyed this three part series and all the different ways I put these boxes to use. So without making you wait any longer....here is my holiday display!!

The three items I made using the "large" configurations box

- one box was used in making all of the following items!! Even the lid!

11/21/2011

Wondering what I"m up 2 - Me 2 - LOL

NEW FEATURES ON MY BLOG!!

As you can see I've been doing some housekeeping around my blog and I've got to say......I'm thrilled with the way its turning out. Simple but effective. I really wanted to have a place to bring it ALL to you!

GALLERIES

I'm not sure if this gallery format is the one I'll keep, but for right now it is doing exactly what I need it to do - what do you think of linky liniks to my projects.....isn't that awesome. Now you can find your favorite project easily, well actually with the touch of a picture. Now EACH theme has its very own spot, no more wondering around looking for something - find its easily now.

Tutorials

Many of you know I love doing tutorials - well now I've got them all in ONE place as well. I look forward to bringing you a ton of new tutorials in the near future. In fact all the pictures have been taken and all the tutorials are done and ready for uploading.....so this is a blog you will want to visit often.

Store

The newest feature to my blog that has me the most excited, is my "store". Here you will find many fun items for yourself, home, family or hobbies. I hope to post many of the little treasures I've been hanging onto and other items that just have to go. But be assured that anything I post in my store will be in excellent shape and delivered to you with a care and in a timely manner.

It gives me great pleasure to tell you that in the near future I will be releasing my very own printable designs right here. There are some really fun and amazing images coming your way. And remember to check the "freebie" section from time to time as I will post some exclusive images there as well.

Freebies

Now what would a blog be without some fun freebies to get your inspiration going?? I won't forget to put some interesting printables and ideas under this tab either!!!!

Grey Matter

You may not have noticed the grey bar along the bottom of your screen.....I bet you did....cause you're smart like that! Well here you can watch ALL of my youtube video's, chat live with me, tweet, fb and otherwise announce things to the world from the grey bar. But what is the most exciting about the grey matter.....the pop up announcement box. This box will tell you all you need to know at a glance about what I'm doing. I hope this helps you stay in the know....no more grey matter for you!!

Noteworthy

All this and so much more.......more giveaways, live shows and projects are coming your way - its really going to be a mixed bag of creations - from crochet to cooking, tools to toys I have plans to just put it all out there for you my followers. Of course all that I ask in return is that you link back to this blog and share this site with your friends and family.

Now is my time to share and give back to this great community of creative individuals. A community that have been with me thru this journey of creativity for along time. Thanks friends and family for being here for me!!

For Sale

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Posted on Novembr 23, 2011

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES WILL APPLY IF NOT PICKED UP LOCALLY AND A PAYPAL INVOICE WILL BE SENT TO YOU ONCE YOU HAVE EMAILED ME REQUESTING AN ITEM. THANKS

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Brown and Pink Crop Bag - Excellent Condition - $30.00

LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY

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This is the cutest little handbag ever, with a drawstring insert, pockets and little leatherlike flower, this will please the young and youndest diva in your life. The purse is very clean. Pictured Below

$5.00

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What a delightful two piece set of enamelware. These two pieces are a set and will compliment any table or curio. They are in excellent condition - free of any chips. It measures approx. 6 inches across.
Add this to your table today!

$8.00

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What a fun four piece cannister set - I love the retro feel to this set with its bright colored stripes. A perfect addition to any room. All pieces are in exellent condition. There is a little wearing on the largest lid, otherwise in mint condition.

$10.00

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This is a fun box purse and will offer plenty of whimsy to your attire, beautiful clasp, crisp and clean. Sorry there is NO strap for this purse, but there are hooks for a strap, so you could easily add one of your own. $10.00

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The following vinyl purse is a Vintage Liz Clairborne bag - it has never been used and is in mint condition - Add this fun purse to your collection today!

$15.00

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A nice little asst. of some vintage glass ornaments - pretty colors - $5.00

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Childrens Metal skates - fun for a wall display or training - all straps are in excellent condition!

$4.00

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You are bidding on two items - Sex and the City - the Movie (Full Screen edition) and the movie poster - both are brand new, never been used and are in mint condition. Perfect for any collector.
Please note that these items will be shipped separately, the poster is in a mailing tube and the DVD is a small envelope.
$10.00

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CHANGE PURSE - EACH ONE OF THESE CHANGE PURSES IS FULLY LINED AND HAS A ZIPPER - THEY WASH BEAUTIFULLY.

$5.00

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6 flowers with 6 pieces matching trim - 12 pieces in total!

$5.00 per set

Snowflakes - package of 3 - $2.00 each set

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Pincushion with removable velcro strap - $3.00 each

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Crocheted Scarves

- all new materials

- all from a smoke free/pet free home

- all scarves are made of acrylic or cotton (NO WOOLS)

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Purple pom pom

measures 5 1/2" X 68" - $18.00

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PINK FLUFF

MEASURES 5"X 84" EXTRA LONG - $18.00

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BLUE VARIGATED

MEASURES 4"X 67" - $15.00

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WIDE RED RUFFLE
MEASURES 5 1/2"X 64" - $15.00

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FUN MULTI- COLORED
MEASURES 4 1/2"X 64" $12.00

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DRESS WEIGHT SCARF
(LIGHTER WEIGHT COTTON STRETCH)
Measures 3 1/2" X 48"- $10.00

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DRESS WEIGHT SCARF
(LIGHTER WEIGHT COTTON STRETCH)
measures 3"X 78" - $10.00

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Blue Varigated ruffle

measures 5"X 56" - $14.00

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Child's scarf Blue/Green Varigated
measures 6"X 48" - $10.00

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Rainbow
measures 4 1/2"X 65" - $12.00

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Childs Rainbow
measures 5"x 69" - $12.00

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Custom made pendants - $5.00 each

Also blank pendants available without the hanger - any color - solid acrylic

$1.00 each

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Prismcolor Markers - 14 total markers - $20.00

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The See-Thru frames below are custom made - there are 3 sets available - Green, Yellow and blue - PERFECT for a child's bedroom or play area or would be a lovely baby gift. Images differ in each frame.

Each set $30.00