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Thank You Tags

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Recently I made these tags, as a thank you note to include with orders for a few recent customers.

 

I used a stampin’ up stamp for the background, and a thank you stamp from the dollar spot at Michael’s. You gotta love those dollar spots. And I inked the edges, just because.

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So, how was your Christmas? Mine was rather nice. OH! And I am happy to report that my daughter was finally born! YES, I am no longer pregnant. She was born December 16, at 8:59 am. We have named her Dharma Ruby. My four year old, Dakota, is so in love. She’s got a new little friend to play with, and boss around.

We had a home birth. I really have to say, it’s so worth it. I can’t say enough about it. My home birth was such an amazing experience. Sure, it hurt like hell. But you know what? I got to feel her little body wiggle out. I got to nurse her just seconds after she was born. It was….amazing. It was amazing to feel it all, to experience everything, and to have a say in the kind of birth that I want. Amazing. Truly.

So now, our family consists of two tauruses and two sagitarians. Funny, huh? I’m a sag, and so is Dharma. My husband is a taurus and so is Dakota. Funny, I guess we each have our mini-me. Although actually, Dakota really is a MAJORLY talkative little girl and is quite hyperactive (as is her dear mother).

Being a mother is a funny thing, and it gets more interesting when you have more than one kid. It’s just funny, you know? My four year old, being my first kid, is responsible for making me a mother in the first place. She loves to imitate me. This of course, puts a responsibility on a mother-you don’t want your kid screwing up or making the mistakes you made (or make). But it’s funny.

I say this, because since I do love to bake, and I enjoy putting on a little makeup before I go out, she becomes like my partner in crime-baking with me, and watching me put my make up on, helping me pick out little outfits for baby Dharma; anyway, being a mom is an interesting thing, I think.

Merry Christmas Banner

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Over the weekend, I made a pretty Christmas banner.

So I had to photograph them separately, because I haven’t hung them up yet, and I have found that photographing banners is a very challenging art.

I used papers by Graphic 45, and inked the edges of each. The red paper with red ink, and the light brown paper with gold ink. I find that pigment ink stamp pads are the best for inking up edges, as you can smudge them a bit if you feel like it.

Anyway, today I have a headache. And I’m a little tired. The long weekend was so nice, that it was difficult to wake up so blasted early in the morning. I really would have rather slept in a bit. But such is life with a child in school.

I need a new camera. The one I’ve got is a few years old, and now has tape on the part where the battery is supposed to go, and also needs to be held or else the battery slips out anyway. Maybe the income tax fairy will be generous this year, and I’ll be able to go to B&H and buy myself a REALLY good camera.

I’m working on a new infinity cowl. I’m actually almost done with it. I can’t wait to show you. AND my favorite local yarn store is having a sale in manhattan which I am UBER excited for. I hope to be able to buy yarn for my winter collection.

I’ve got an idea for a new design, and I need some more. For that, a walk through the city is needed. I get my fashion inspiration from my walks through the city, with my daughter. So tomorow, I suppose? What I wish I could do is walk up to strangers, and say, “excuse me, can i photograph you?” Of course, New Yorkers are too cautious for that, and too selfish. They would either reply to me asking how much am I paying them, or they’d just look at me like I’m nuts and walk away (or think that I was nuts and ignore me-New Yorkers have ignoring down to a science).

So yeah. I have to keep the images in my head. I can’t write my ideas down. I mean, I can, but if I do, I all of the sudden don’t want to do it anymore. So I don’t bother. Weird, I know. So I keep my ideas in my head. I have to.

So that’s all for now.

 

 

Sweet Memories Mini Scrapbook

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Recently I finished up this cute little scrapbook.

I guess since I’m pregnant, I am feeling like I want to start scrapbooking again. Something about having kids makes me want to do this.
Those flowers were glittered because my daughter thought it would be a good idea. That glittery goodness is by Art Institute Glitter.

I used some papers by Echo Park Paper, from a series called “Country Drive”. I also used a couple of Prima flowers, and some glitter by Art Institute Glitter, to give it a little pizzaz.

That little brown bird is a chipboard thingamajig from Stampin’ Up. I inked him up with brown ink, then added some “dazzler’s” glitter by Art Institute Glitter.

What else? Well, if you want an update, I’m currently 35 weeks pregnant. That means, I’ve got about 2-3 more weeks, realistically. My daughter Dakota came early. My midwife says it’s possible that this one come early too. I can tell you that this one kicks and moves a lot more than my Dakota did in-utero.

And I have to say, it is NOT an easy task to be a mother, AND be pregnant. Not at all. On top of the mood swings, and the cravings, you then have people besides yourself to take care of, and at times you really do want to move far far away where all you hear is silence and no one bothers you. Then you think, but jeez, maybe I’ll miss all the noise, eh? I guess that’s being a mom for you. My way of pampering myself is taking extra long showers. My daughter will start knocking if I’m in there too long, but I don’t care. Normally I go for the eco-friendly 5 minute shower rule, but pregnancy makes me want to not bother with that so much.

Oh and I better start getting ready for Christmas! So much to do. I should hire an intern. Or split myself in half. Either way.

A Baby Banner

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I had my baby shower recently, and made a little banner, to decorate my apartment.

Cute, eh?

The letters are from Target, in their scrap booking section. They cost 99 cents! The paper and twine is from The Sampler Kit. I made some rosettes using paper from one of their past kits, and some vintage music sheets, cut into a circle (with my circle punch).

What’s on my mind today? Well, this week I want to stock up on a bit more yarn. I HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO make my Xmas gifts early this year. I’ve got the idea for part of the gift. I always make something like jam or something, and then make an additional (more custom) gift for each. So I’ve got the mass making part of it. Now, to find patterns and yarn to crochet like mad. I decide on crochet every year, you know why? Because I’m FAST with it. So, if I choose to wait until the last minute like I always do (in true Sagitarian form), then at least I know I can make a pair of slippers in an hour.

Oh, I WISH I could tell you. But I shouldn’t. A few people I will be making for, may be reading my blog, and I don’t want them to find out. I hate surprises, but I don’t want to ruin it for them. You know?

 

That’s all for now.

Altered Art Journal

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So, I’m in a swap. This one should be fun. It’s an art journal swap. I love art journaling. I took a plain sketchbook, and altered the cover. Here’s what I came up with:

You like it?

Here’s a close up.

Anyway, the fiber there is of course, by Art Institute Glitter.

The images are by Alpha stamps. I went on a rampage a while back and ordered a whole bunch, these are the last few.

What else?

I don’t celebrate Columbus day, in case you wanted to know.

I’m going to buy yarn this week, oh joy I am so excited. Smiley’s is having a HUGE sale, and their sales are usually AMAzing. $10 a bag, usually!

I don’t have too much to say today, except that I started my new job, as a teaching artist for an afterschool program (for middle school and high school students). I really like it a lot.

It’s so different working with teenagers, than working with adults. For one thing, children are so much less grumpy! The other thing is…I dunno, I guess I really enjoy working with teens. It’s fun. Admittedly, we both are shy, but art and creativity has a way of opening people up, from across cultures.

I love it. It’s so much fun, coming up with projects every week, and thinking of new fun things to teach these kids.

 

 

A Gilded Jewelry Box

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So recently I made a fun little item. I had ordered some amber beads on ebay (to make a teething necklace), and decided to turn the box it came in, into a pretty jewelry box, for someone to receive this christmas (along with jewelry inside, duh).

Sorry for the crud picture. Wow, crud. I haven’t used that word since I was in high school. How about that. Maybe I’m getting old, eh?

Cute, eh? I made this using some acrylic paint, and a typewriter font rubber stamp.

After that, I used some wondrous Fantasy Fiber by Art Institute Glitter. What I did, was spread out some fantasy fiber sandwiched between two layers of parchment paper, and just ironed it.

Then, I just glued it on, with Art institute glue, and stamped it again with the typewriter font rubber stamp and some black ink. Then, I found this lovely keyhole trinket (by Tim Holtz) that I also glued on with Art institute glitter.

What else?

I just want to say that I do not like UPS. I do not at all. One of the things I love about being a crafty lady is getting fun artsty things in the mail. And just the day I was supposed to get a fun crafty package, I end up getting a notice on my door instead, because Mr. Driver decided he didn’t want to ring my doorbell, although I was indeed at home. So I called. And complained. And got no where. I can’t stand that crap! Secretaries lose their jobs at the drop of a hat, meanwhile postal workers and package delivery men do a crappy job, and can keep it! I can’t stand that!

So I shall have to go send my darling husband to go pick up my package for me tomorrow.

I can’t think of anything else but to complain about how damned moody I’ve been through this pregnancy. Now, I am not all that emotional. I do best in writing. You know? But then, now all of the sudden, I am a moody, emotional mess. At least it’s an excuse to eat chocolate, which I L O V E. Speaking of which, is it me, or do mozzerella sticks and chocolate taste better when you’re pregnant?

Food tastes better and worst when you’re pregnant. You’re favorite stuff tastes better, and the bad stuff tastes even worst. But then, I am a foodie. I really am. There’s nothing better than staying home on a cool autumn night, with your family, while you cook and make a nice meal together. It’s so gratifying to know that I make better chocolate cake than most coffee shops in New York City. This of course, makes me wonder who the heck they have working back there. I went to a “cupcake” cafe near my most favoritest pizza places in manhattan, and ordered a red velvet cupcake, which of course, tasted dry, nasty and nothing like a real red velvet cupcake. Sad. So that weekend, I went and made one myself.

Anyway, that’s all for now, I suppose. Keep on crafting! And I do reccomend that Fantasy fiber, that stuff is so darned cool. You can iron it, stamp it, use your heat gun on it….so cool!

 

Later, crafty peeps.

 

 

 

Scrapped Up Photo Box

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Recently, I went through my closet, and found a plain unfinished photo box (by Plaid Crafts). I thought I’d paint it up, and decorate it. So here’s what I came up with:


I used embellishments from the Sampler Kit. I love that little butterfly!

The flowers are also from the Sampler Kit. The Ballerina, I bought years ago from Hannah Grey. I saved her all this time, and here she is.

 

What else? This weekend, I ended up with a blinding terrible migraine. I hate those! Terrible things, those migraines. Other than that, there is not much to say. I did print out some new crochet patterns, and I’m eager to buy some new yarn, and make something lovely JUST FOR ME.  Right now, I’m making a baby blanket (for Dakota, who I never made one for) and also, knitting up an infinity scarf just for me.

Anything else? Not really.

I did get an idea for what I’m making for Xmas this year as gifts for people. That’s always nice. I had this whole paragraph telling you what I am making people, but I erased it. You can find out later, how about that?

Meanwhile, for Halloween, I want to make some treat bags. So I’m going to buy the supplies for that this week. That, and I have to make baby shower invitations. HAVE to. I want to have the invitations out this weekend.

That’s all for now, except that I am beginning to really detest these spam commenters. Really. I think I erase about 10 or more spam comments a day. It’s really annoying. I’m not going to approve your comments, spammers. You can stop it already.

 

 

 

 

Fantasy Film-Earrings

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Recently I agreed to work with Art Institute Glitter. No sooner did I get my shipment of art supplies in the mail, then I was already at work, creating. So I made a pair of earrings.

Are these not the coolest earrings you’ve ever seen in your life? Oh man, I love them. And I love working with Art Institute Glitter. Not just because I love glitter, mind you. They have some unique supplies, and are a  fun and easy company for an artist to work with. It’s nice when that happens.

I made these with their Fantasy Film. Oh my god, why didn’t anyone tell me about this stuff sooner? I LOVE it, so much!

To work with fantasy film,  took my brown pigment ink stamp pad, and a rubber stamp with typewriter font. I stamped it, let it dry a bit, then crinkled it up. Then, I took a few pieces of film, and sandwiched it between two layers of parchment paper (parchment paper is a crafter’s best friend-it goes right up there with glue and glue sticks).

And then, I ironed it. I forgot to look at what setting I used. But experiment, I say!

Then, I cut out 1″ holes with a paper punch, and made these lovely earrings. Cute, eh? You can CLICK HERE to PURCHASE. And yes, I will be making more in a few different colors.

My daughter starts school next week. I cannot believe it. Granted, it’s just pre-school. And it’s only for half a day. But still! What does one pack a child for their first day of pre-school?

We are going this weekend, to buy her some new clothing, and shoes and stuff. Being a true girl, she of course got excited about school when I informed her that “back to school” means shopping for new clothing and shoes and a trip to chinatown to get her a new Hello Kitty backpack.

I am excited to have 3 hours a day all to myself, and sad to see that my baby isn’t biologically a baby anymore. To me though, she will always be my sweet little girl. Even when she’s all grown up.

 

 

 

 

Copper, with Butterfly Wings

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Today’s title comes from one of my favorite albums, by a band that was popular when I was in high school and beyond. I made some more jewelry. Butterflies, because lately I have seen so many.

I made a few necklaces, in three different colors:

Anyway, I have these for sale in my shop. You can VISIT MY SHOP to purchase these lovely goodies.

What else? Well, today is saturday. I have had two days of going out all day with my husband and daughter and I frankly need rest. So today, I shall do that. Why? Because he is at work, and me and baby are going to have a fun day indoors, relaxing and playing with toys.

That’s all for now.

 

 

Hand Doodled Tags

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Today, I made this pretty set of tags. I meant for them to be as bookmarks. I use bookmarks a lot, especially in craft books and poetry books, as I like to keep my place in lots of different places.

So, I needed bookmarks. I have some of my supplies and such, separated in bins, on my small desk.  One bin has my pastels and markers, another has my ink pads, and so on. I found all these cut outs in my embellishment bin, which is where I store all my little papers and embellishments and things.

I wanted to use them, but I wanted the tags to end up flat, since I am going to use them in a book, as a book mark. So I figured, the only thing I could do, to further embellish these, is doodle. So that is what I did.

I don’t call it zentangle, because I’ve been doing this a lot longer than the patent that is on this particular form of art. I started this form of doodling in high school. I’m not knocking zentangle AT ALL. I’m just saying.

So that’s it, I suppose. I hope you like them. They are ALL MINE.

Today, my husband is playing a show (translation: he’s a musician, and going to play live). I’m excited! I’m actually going!  It’s hard to get out, since we don’t always have a babysitter. AND….tomorow, we find out if we are having a boy or girl. Either way, I hope my husband and I can agree on a name, since we have very opposite views on names, and he doesn’t like the names I’ve picked, in case it’s a boy. For a girl, we’ve got the name picked out already.

Oh well. We shall find out tomorrow, right?

Oh, and yesterday I posted about how I’m having a little comment thingie going on here! I know you all are reading….so COMMENT ALREADY! If you do, I’ll send you a coupon code to use in my etsy shop, for 10% off.  Sound good? So COMMENT ALREADY!

 

 

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