WOYWW #840

 Hi crafty friends!

I've missed you all. Just been crazy here, with no signs of slowing down. 

I had to prep for a writer's conference then attend the conference. re-cracked my ribs the day after I got home, spent two weeks to 'heal' before I had to make a 4-day road trip to Central IL. Now I'm home trying to catch up (and get ahead) of business before another writer's conference this weekend. As for the ribs, I still have to watch how far I bend and don't lift anything heavy.

Horrible picture of a 'clean' desk. Clean because I put everything away after my crafting session Monday and Tuesday. 

I know some of you are going to give me the 'eye' but it's all about Christmas In July here in the studio. Ahead of the class with Tim Holtz on Friday I've been spotlighting his products this week. So this isn't photo heavy, I'll link you to yesterday's blog post where I rolled Monday and Tuesday in to one.

TUESDAY

I'm also trying to finish projects sitting on my sofa in the studio. This is my Hallmark Movies & Books Garland for my office Christmas Tree. There are over 30 panels. I'll also link the video below the picture.

VIDEO

The first card on the far left is A Heavenly Christmas. The script was written by my friend, Gregg McBride, to honor his mother-in-law who passed from cancer several years ago. He's done a variety of things since then including his latest being a thriller set in New Orleans do out later this year. 

I've not only included Hallmark Christmas shows but the classics as well, and for good measure, through my own book cover in there as well as a couple of Christmas cookbook covers. 

That's my desk for today. I really have missed everyone. I have a writer's conference this weekend so I'll be round to as many as I can this afternoon then on Sunday or Monday.

That's it for my desk (and story) this week. Who's Miss Sarah and why am I here?  When you are done visiting me in the Ozarks, please hop on over to Sarah’sCraft Shed for all the details. Miss Sarah has a long list of other studios you can peek into. No standing on an up-turned milk pail to look in the window. We open the doors wide and welcome you.  Please leave your number and you'll be among the first on my list.

 

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

#CHRISTMASINJULY - A Pocket & A Tag - Tim Holtz

 Hi crafty friends!

I had things to take care of yesterday before we had to run errands. I didn't get 15 minutes to do this post so here we are today.

Ahead of Tim Holtz' & Simon Says Stamps #ChristmasInJuly class on Friday (July 11) I thought I'd showcase some of his Christmas products this week.  

Here's the pocket I made yesterday, using the File Cards:

FRONT

BACK

For the 'tag' on the inside of the pocket:

FRONT

BACK

To see how these came together, please visit the YouTube Links below:

Monday Pocket

Tuesday Tag

Other than WOYWW tomorrow, I'm off until next week as I'll be in a writer's conference Thursday - Saturday then Sunday time with Bob before we start a new week.

Creative Blessing!

~ Kelly

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Tag Tuesday

 Good morning, creative friends!

I'm home!!! No traveling until sometime in September when we go pick up the grandgirls for a visit.

I'm kicking off the CHRISTMAS IN JULY series. All this month, the posts will have something to do with a quick tag using a card kit from Stamperia. The kit was 'All Around Christmas' While I don't see the card kit listed on the Spectrum Art Creations website, you will find the papers and die cuts in the collection HERE

Here's the video to the tag for today:

I'm hoping to get back into my WOYWW posts. The girls razz me about starting Christmas so early. It's fun. LOL  Then back on Friday. I just want to spend a couple of days with Bob before I dive in hard!

Have you started your Christmas crafting? Let me know what you're working on.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MAJOR SPEED BUMP! - And Special Announcement!

 Hi friends!

I'm not posting any crafting videos for a few days. 

When I came home last week from the writer's retreat/ conference, I managed to re-injure a couple of ribs. I'm doing lots of pillow reclining for the time being. 

HOWEVER....

I did want to let you in on this MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from Tim Holtz and Simon Says Stamps. If you a Timmy fan and LOVE CHRISTMAS you will want to check out the video below.

I've already ordered my kit. I will have to take the class during the perpetuity replay as I'm in a conference that day and won't have access to replays. But you can bet, I'm going to schedule a day to sit and play with my kit and follow along with Timmy and the gang from Simon Says Stamps! I hope you'll join us!

This is happening July 11th and kits are LIMITED so don't wait to get your hands on a couple of new products as well as an exclusive to this kit/ class!

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

#TAGTUESDAY - Junk Journal Junkies Challenge - Week 1

 Good morning, friends!

This is a quick post this morning as I need to get packed for my trip. 

Here is my Week 1 challenge for the Junk Journal Junkies June challenge.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MIXED MEDIA MONDAY - Junk Journal Junkies

 Hi everyone!

Sorry this is posting late. I leave for a six-day writing retreat/ conference on Wednesday. Bob has company coming down from IA on Wednesday. So I'm trying to position my stuff from the bedroom back to the office so we can get my roll top desk out of the dining room. 

Of course, it's like getting new carpet then realizing the furniture doesn't go with it... and the remodel continues. 

That's kind of where I'm at today. I can move stuff back in, but I'm cleaning first. Of course, the computer desk is cleaned off but I'm positive I have tons of Asian beetles behind that behemoth piece of furniture, so I need to pull out the drawers, move the dresser, vacuum then put stuff back. LOL It's a thing.

But first, I need a bit of a break. 

I'm joining in with Yvonne Preston and ArtyMaze over at Junk Journal Junkies on FB. I joined last month but only got one small tag made. You'll understand why when you watch the video below.

All the information is in the description box including how to join Junk Journal Junkies and access the freebie I'll be working with.

I'll be back tomorrow for a tag video. That's pretty much my best way to get to everyone for the next 10 days.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

 

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE - Whisperin' Bill Anderson with Old Army Hat

 Happy Memorial Day -

I want to share this video from an artist I interviewed several times. Please remember what today is all about.

~ Kelly