happy santa and the little presents

its never too early for...

happy santa tags!


Sorry about all this, but I just started my new job at World Market a few days ago, so I'm surrounded by pretty ornaments and Christmas decor. Tonight my shift begins at 11pm to 7:30am! Wish me luck....I'm going to need it!

felt chips project

I love felt!

I made this little toy pouch for my future niece Corinne. I'm going to fill it with little toy felt animals and other trinkets. This is such a cool hobby! I feel lucky to be learning all about the world of felt. The possibilities are endless! By the way, that's supposed to be a rabbit... don't laugh like me! I'm still learning!

Arty links

Hello everyone! I've found some new really cool unique blogs. They are very inspirational, creative and just lovely! Just click on their name.

#1: Anne
#2: Tina
#3: Helen
#4: Deb
#5: Toni
#6: Emily
#7: Lauren
#8: Charlie

orange scrappy gift tag

Here is a new little tag I made:





I just discovered two cool scrapbooking sites:

my prefered scrapbooking style

and

this one because its pink and fluffy

shabby chic

check them out if you get a chance!

Inspired by Mom...

My mom is a professional wedding planner and now has her own home business. These tags were inspired by my mom's collection of bouquets, lace, beautiful bridal dresses, florals and her own personal beauty (I love her hands, soft, gentle and so ladylike, like my grandmothers).



Here is my Mom:
Here is my Grandmother and Grandfather:


here are some more tags I made:

some details:

Petey goes to the doctor

Petey loves mirrors!



ah yes, I look so nice...
Petey was so brave at the Doctors office. She is very healthy and happy!

star book

My first star book! I got the idea from the book, "Book Arts - Beautiful Bindings for Handmade Books" by Mary Kaye Seckler. This little book is packed with book binding techniques. I learned how to hand stitch a book!

"world" scrap journal