My first post....

on my new blog. As many of you know, I have the password protected blog that has all the pics of the kiddos. I decided I needed a blog of my own for a few reasons. One, I wanted a place that I could ramble on about things that irritate/interest me & I didn't think the family newletter would always be the place to do that. And two, (really the main one), I wanted a place to display/remember some of the projects I have done. Most of my projects are gifts so I never see them again & I like to refer to them when I am doing others.

For those that don't know-- I tend to dabble in lots of various crafting areas. I make bows for the girls (mostly mine, but I sell a few as well to friends). I do a little sewing (not well- but I am trying). I mainly paper craft-- card making, scrapbooking, altering of objects (most recently starbucks jars & clipboards). I have made jewelry in the past, but haven't recently (mostly because my jewelry stuff is packed).

Here are some pics of my latest creations:



Its a shame you can't really see the other ribbon- it has cupcakes on it. The center of the bow is korker ribbon, various lengths of rick rack & some lengths of double ruffle ribbon.











Some materials as before- just out together in a different way.













This simple bow I made for #3's 2 yr old pictures. The ribbon is attached to an alligator clip, so it slids easily into her hair (and out too as she often likes to prove!)

#3's pig tail bows. These are smaller than the first two bows, so they look better in her fine hair.

The Mother's Day presents (shhhh- don't tell!). For Grandma & Noni. I altered a clipboard- the first I have ever done. I used pictures from Easter & the chocolate bunny line of paper (which matches the kids outfits perfectly!) Since its not in a book, I got "lumpier" than I usually do, using these cool puffy felt flowers & buttons from Creative Cafe. From the same store I got the felt flower "ribbon" that I used at the top & middle of the clipboard. I might add some more ribbon to the top "clip" part, but haven't fully committed to the idea yet.

I have some more close up pictures of the clipboard, but I have been having problems uploading pictures & can't seem to get it to upload the rest. (HAH--got it to work, hours later, but its working!)

Close up of the side view.

Another close up

I think this picture is slightly better than the other one (still working on my picture taking skills)

So, that's all I have for now. I am in the midst of working on a few books for my cousin's HS graduation party, as well as a huge board (think GIANT scrapbook page) of her school pictures.

FWIW- I am addicted to paper. My eyes glaze over when I hit the scrapbook stores. All those rows of cool paper! I think I have more paper than I could probably use (but man, I am trying!) I have to say I have never bought my kids clothes that match paper I have...(not yet anyway).

I also have a slight, lesser consuming addiction to ribbon. My poor husband!