Yup I am still here!

I finally got to colour today! I totally ignored the growing mess that is my house and headed down to the basement and pulled out my long lost friends, my Copics! I also got to play with some of my new stamps! Stay tuned... pictures will follow!

My lastest creation

So I have been busy working on stuff for the store... here is my latest creation!  Click on it... see where you go! :)

Busy Busy....

So my latest project is blankets for my kids for Christmas.  I am happy to report that I have 2 of three completed.  The best part is I actually dragged out my Embroidery Sewing machine and gave it a whirl (I know it's been sitting since before my boys were born, so it was about time!).  Problem #1 my computer that had all my embroidery files was long gone.  So I began a three evening search through backup files and guess what I found them!  How exciting is that!  Not that I used any of those anyway, I ended up purchasing a couple of Cars images for the boys blankets anyway.

I survived the first two with only minor mishaps.  #1 do not put your finger under a moving presser foot, it may cause injury.  Funny how I laughed when reading the instructions whenever they stated not to put hands etc in certain places for fear of injury.  Thats what I get for laughing! :)  #2 Check the bobbin thread before starting.  My machine is kind enough to display a message when you are low, nice, too bad I am usually in the middle of something at the time!  Well usually it isn't a big deal but  I ran out on the outline step of the Mater image below.  I thought no big deal... I can do this.  I was careful not to bump the embroidery arm and I was all set (after I figured out how to wind the bobbin... hey it's been at least 8 years since I used it!).  I go to put the hoop back in and I knocked the hoop off the fabric.  I did manage to get it close but not quite where it was before.  I am just happy that I almost got it! :)  Just a couple of little gaps that if you aren't paying attention you won't see, hopefully! :)  Anyway here are some pics!

Colouring Today! (finally)

Here are a couple of the things I coloured today, hoping to actually create cards tomorrow possibly!  I had lots of fun as I was able to spend the day colouring with my girl.  I also enjoyed having a nice warm fireplace keeping us warm in the basement! :)   I think my favourite is the blue Magnolia one, what's yours?

Busy busy...

Well it seems that I can somehow keep myself out of trouble... my latest project is for my boys Grade 2 class.  This one was a lot of fun with a bunch of teeny glued bits!   I created 27, 2 layered School, Family, I Belong and one for each name in the class.  I was going to use my Cricut then decided to stick with the Silhouette for this one.  I even found some little pictures that I used the print & cut feature to create some little images for the Teacher.  I love both my Cricut and Silhouette but I really really like the print & cut feature on the Silhouette.  It works great and I can use any image I have!

In the crafting department I have also been collecting more stuff but not finding the time to use it.  I am hoping to get going on my Christmas Cards, maybe this weekend I will have some colouring to post!

We seemed to have received about a foot of snow today at our house.  So if you are in the area drive safely!

Apparently I also need more time....

Really I haven't forgotten about my blog!  I have been busy working on several projects.  Helping my hubby build a bus shelter (so I don't have to stand outside and freeze with the kids in the morning).  I am pretty good with a saw, not so great with measuring!  But I do love to try!

We are also trying to get approval for a renovation... I am hoping it's successful so that I can get some more craft space!

I have also been busy working on a new class that I will be teaching at Scrapbook Memories.  I am VERY excited about this one.  It's a scrapbooking basics class, it is going to be fun!  I get very excited when I can share one of my addictions, ummm I mean hobbies! :)

I also learned something this weekend.  I was doing some good old fashion paper scrapbooking, instead of the usual digital stuff.  I apparently need an UNDO button on my paper scrapbooking.  Next purchase, repositionable adhesive because apparently after I have made up my mind I like to change it AGAIN!  Good thing I have a good 'picky stick'.  I have always been bad at putting stickers on then taking them off but seriously now it's my entire layout!  Oh ya and it's much easier to mat photos on a computer! :)  One thing I do love is my new magnetic mat.  Oooohhh la la!  Makes getting things lined up on a page a piece of cake!

OK off to bed I go now!
Good Night

I wanna colour!

What happened to summer? Wow did it go by fast! Well the kids are back in school, and my youngest has started Kindergarten (sadly :( ).... So now I want to color... nuff said!