MAKE IT MAIL IT MONDAY - Happy Halloween!

 Good morning, friends!

By the time you read this I will be on the road for a 7-day trip. Bob is staying home to take care of the critters. One draw back to having dogs & cats is that we can't travel together. 

I'm sharing another card from the Card Chicks kit from last week. Here's a reminder of what we're working with:

I only had time for one card this week:

The video for this will post next week as I'm doing videos up ahead so they'll run while I'm gone.

No post next Monday (August 5) as I will be on my way home.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MAKE IT MAIL IT MONDAY - Trick Or Treat!

 Good morning, friends!

I am typing this at 3:30 a.m. Have no clue why I'm awake but hoping to nap a bit more before the day really starts.

I'm back in the Card Chicks box with an envelope from Suzy, our fearless group leader, from 2022. The envelope was never opened. I sometimes wonder, what kept me so buys I couldn't do a monthly card envelope. But I'm busting through them.

Here's the kit:

With the exception of the purple paper (Bazzil), the papers are from The Paper Studio. The die cut is a Tim Holtz and the stamped images from a Recollections (Michaels) set (Suzy had no clue on the name - to quote her 'yes, it's that old.)

I colored all of the images with Stampin' Blends. You'll see those colors listed in the description box of the video linked at the bottom of the post.

Card 1:

Card 2:

While the witch is adorable, I fell in love with the trio of pumpkins. I glued the sentiment flat to the cardstock then brought the jack-o-lanterns up on dimensionals so they appear to be sitting on the 'fence'.

Here's the video showing how they came together:

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

WOYWW 789

Good morning, friends.

I'm coming late, thanks to thunderstorms. I was in the middle of typing up the post when I lost internet so let's try this again. 

My desk as I left it last night:

The French Door tag (my term). was for a challenge with the Spectrum Art & Friends FB group. I used Crafter's Companion .... ( name escapes me but it's in the video - HERE

For the same Nautical challenge I want to use this rice paper from Ciao Bells. Not sure what it's going to be.

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’s Craft 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

ALL THINGS ALTERED & TAB TUESDAY - Double Play

Hi everyone!

Coming of the great writing conference this past weekend, I barely got the videos done--let alone posting here. 

Let's start with yesterday.

I made Hidden Paperclips from the cookie box packaging I've been using for the #allthingsaltered journal. 

I originally made 3 in the VIDEO but realized I was out of frame most of the time so the third one from the left was the make for the final video.

Aside from the cookie box for the base, I used the same paper pad I've been using, lace & ribbon from my stash and the floral stickers from $Tree.

For today's Tag Tuesday, I made what I'm calling a French Door tag with pocket. I got the idea from a video a couple of weeks ago but can't find who the creator was. She offered a template for the tag where I just did the math, as you'll see in today's video (it's still uploading).

OUTSIDE

INSIDE w/ TAG

After I recorded, I did wind up putting a bit of velcro behind the jelly fish to help keep the doors closed. 

I used Enchanted Ocean from Sara Davies at Crafter's Companion. This is also for the nautical challenge in the Spectrum Art & Friends FB group. As soon as the video for this project is done, I'll link it HERE.

That's it for me. I'll be back tomorrow with WOYWW and possibly a Friday project.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

 

WOYWW 788

Good morning, friends.

Joe Bonsall

May 18, 1948 - July 9,2024

If you have enjoyed country music over the years and listened to the Oak Ridge Boys then you'll understand why my heart is heavy this morning. Joe Bonsall, tenor for the Oaks, passed away yesterday after a battle with ALS. He was 76 and was touring up until last year. I had the pleasure of connecting with Joe a few years ago. What a guy! We also shared a love of cats. Many of us will continue #Caturday on twitter--the social media he was most comfortable in. I'll be reviewing his latest (and last) book later this year. 

I do apologize for not getting 'round last week. The days just slip away, it seems. I'll try to do better this week but probably not until Sunday as I have a 3-day writing conference this week.

But here it is Wednesday and here's my desk:

I know this looks staged and it kind of is. I laid stuff out last night to film a video. 

I created my own 2x2 post it notes in Avery labels so I'd have them for my kanban board. So tired of not being able to find red in anything smaller than the 3x3.

In Avery labels I was able to create 2x2 squares in the colors I wanted (though I'd have liked a darker purple rather than lavender). I could also put a transparent image in the middle and give each one a header. So easy to personalize whatever you need with their multitude of templates and graphics. 

They only drawback is they won't be sticky (unless I wanted to do a light coat of rubber cement on each one) but as I need them I'll use the removeable tape runner to attach to the board. 

If you've never been to Avery labels, go snoop. That's my rabbit hole invitation for this week.

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’s Craft 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

WOYWW 787

 Good morning, crafty friends!

I've had a busy couple of weeks and Wednesday's just seem to fly by before I realize.

Before I go further, on my last visit I meant to post the ATC I received from Susan Renshaw. The ATC was part of a card and beautifully created. Thank you, Susan! I hope you've received yours by now. 

Now my desk for this:

The digital from Spectrum Art Creations & Friends FB group. Madi from Spectrum Art Creations offered up a free 4th of July digital along with a challenge for us to use any of the images to create anything we'd like to enter into the Flash Challenge. Deadline is midnight July 4th. I got right on fussy cutting the images this morning and created this tag:

I have tomorrow and Thursday to create more entries. First on my list for today is to make a Memory Dex card. The more entries I get in the more chances I have at a $5 GC for their on-line store. 

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’s Craft 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

TAG TUESDAY!

 Good morning, crafty friends!

I have a seasonal tag for you today. This will be the first of several I have planned over the next couple of days. 

We were given a free digital in the Spectrum Art Creations and Friends Facebook group and a Flash Challenge. The images are cute patriotic perfect for the 4th of July deadline. 

The video for this tag is still uploading but you'll find it on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL later this afternoon.

In the mean time, here's the tag I came up with on the fly this morning:

The cow and crown are from the digital kit. Everything else is from my stash. I can't say enough about how much easier getting to my scraprack is now that I've taken the spinder/ collections off the rack and stood them up book-style on the shelf. I just didn't have enough bases for all the stuff! LOL

I'll be showing that in an updated video. 

I'll drop the tag video in at the bottom when it's finished.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MAKE IT MAIL IT MONDAY

 Good morning, crafty friends.

I'm a little late this morning as I had to create the cards first. I spent the past three days at an on-line writing conference. So much information to absorb. I'll be rewatching many of the presentations.

The envelope I chose today came from Joyce. I can't tell you how long the kit was mailed as apparently, I tore off the postage stamp for a journal. LOL Go figure!

I also failed to take a picture of the kit but in the cards you'll see a southwestern theme with patterned paper that appears to be straw bales and a lime green micro dot print,. Then she provided us with some stamped sentiments and the longhorn skull. She also included some cute cactus washi that I've trimmed the inside with and have just enough to add to the envelopes when I mail. 

In both cards, I tore the straw patterned paper for a bit more rugged texture.

Card 1:

For this one, I incorporated all of the pieces from the kit and mounted on Cinnamon card stock. I used a 1.25" scallop punch and a 1" circle punch for the sentiment. The words were all stamped rather close together so small circles it is!  I colored the feather in L. Gray Granite and used L. Pineapple Punch for the flower.  The skull was adhered with dimensionals.

Card 2:

Since I used all of the micro dot on Card 1, I chose to go directly to a Bermuda Bay base. The sentiment is matted on Crushed Curry. 

That's it for me today.

We have a beautiful day in the Ozarks with temps only in the upper 70s before heat returns. I'm spending most of the day outside getting the tomato plants mulched, the soaking tank set up and maybe some brush burning. 

I'll see you tomorrow with a Tag Tuesday video link up.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MAKE IT - MAIL IT - Fairy Challenge Cards

 Good morning, crafty friends.

My schedule is always off kilter when Bob is home. Combine that with the fact I was supposed to be gone last wee (the trip didn't happen), I am just now sitting down determined to be on track this week. Bob leaves Tuesday.

Today's cards are ones I made a couple of weeks ago for two reasons. I used the technique inspired by Tim Holtz and his postage stamp stickers. I couldn't see ordering those when I have beautiful ones from a set called Autumn of Fairy Tales that I'd ordered from Spectrum Art Creations. You'll find them HERE, though the set I used is not shown.

So aside from Try It Tuesday video, these cards also work for the Spectrum Art Creations and Friends Facebook Group challenge this week to make something showcasing fairies. I also used fairy postcards purchased from their shop. (I believe these were Spectrum Art Creations aka SACs Originals)  The butterfly button was also purchased from one of their Saturday Live Sales.

I'll be back tomorrow to link up a Try It Tuesday video then hopefully for WOYWW on Wednesday. 

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

WOYWW 784

Good morning, crafty friends!

Only Wednesday and already been a busy week. Repairs on my truck, a new stove being delivered tomorrow and prepping for my trip next week. No desk next week as I'll be visiting my grandgirls. Just wish Bob could go, too but someone has to take care of the critters.

My desk for this week:

The desk as I left it night before last. The cards to the right are fairy themed cards using Autumn of Fairy postage stamps. I got the idea from Tim Holtz' idea - ology reveal video a couple of weeks ago. Why buy more stuff when I need to use what I have - though his stamp sticker book was intriquing.

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’s Craft Shed  https://www.sarahscraftshed.co.uk/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 

WOYWW 783 & A Short Video

 
Good morning, crafty friends.

Looks like another rainy day in the Ozarks. Bob has the truck loaded and is headed home. One trip down and five to go.

NOTE: I have ATCs done. they were a bit delayed in posting due to Memorial Day events here. I hope to get them mailed tomorrow or Friday.

I meant to post last week but was a bit out of sorts. I'll put a video and further explanation at the end of the desk.

Speaking of:

This is my desk as I left it yesterday afternoon following a collage tag video (posted to youtube Tuesday afternoon)

I love how these mini tags came out. They were inspired by Margret at SevenPlaza.

Now... where was I last week? Recovering from a cyclone. If you'll watch the video below (posted by Jordan Hall), you'll see that on Memorial Sunday, a cyclone hovered over my house. I have time stamps in my comments on the video (KellysCreativeDreams)

All is well here. Barely a twig out of place. Can't say much for the business and house a mile west of me. While the house wasn't damaged, every tree in direct proximity to their house was uprooted. The business lost their roof, moved a couple of vintage cars and scattered said roof along the 4-lane highway for a mile. A friend of hours lost his shed and roof on the tornado that came through on Saturday morning.

In the 18 years we've lived here, we've had to go to our shelter four times... two of those were last weekend!

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’s Craft 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. 

Be safe, Be prepared, Be blessed!

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MAKE IT - MAIL IT MONDAY

 Good morning, crafty friends!

I'm still busting out the Card Chicks tub. Over he weekend I found the final kit that I'd sent. the packet wasn't in the tub so I figured rather than add the kit to the rest, I'd just make the cards.

I think some of the papers came from coordinating papers from the SAB catalog. I did include a piece of Crushed Cucumber cardstock I'd embossed with a Leaves & Branches EB folder from Sizzix.

Since I knew this was going to  by my last kit, I did several Stampin' Up! orders ahead of time to collect A FRIENDLY HELLO from the Sale A Bration catalog. We had one other SU dem in the group and she had one. Everyone else got a full stamp set to work with.

I used one Petal Pink card bas and one Crushed Cucumber. The mats were cut from dies as part of the Free As A Bird set.

I hope you enjoyed these. I'll be back tomorrow with either a #TagTuesday or a #TryItTuesday. I've not looked at my planner yet this morning. 

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

WOYWW #781 - A New Era - In A New Home

 Good morning, sweet crafting friends!

Before I go any further, I want to thank Miss Julia for 780 weeks of an amazing blog hop. I don't think there's ever been a hop of any kind that has run for 15 Years!

As she steps down, she has passed the baton into the very capable hands of Sarah at Sarah's Craft Shed. 

WOYWW was established in 2009. My first post (though the #1 in the title is incorrect - I think because it was my first week) was on May 18, 2011... You can see that post HERE. I've learned a lot about blogging since then... and still have more to learn. 

Back then, I was still in the basement room - all 10x10 that wouldn't begin to hold what I've accumulated since. All of my books and collections were still in boxes from the move and only the craft supplied I said had to be contained in the entertainment center or they couldn't stay and my writing supplies were out in view.  That's now Bob's man cave and he has it pretty full.  LOL

Today:

I did a bit of crafting over the weekend finishing my ATCs. I have several left if anyone is interested. They presently are turned backwards in the water cup of the crafting mat. The card in the back is from my Make It Mail It Monday post HERE. Part of my decluttering is to work through leftover Card Chick kits going back several years. Each Monday I pull out an envelope and see what I can create. 

Someone asked a couple of weeks ago about the squares along the back of the mat. They are for dropping colors of inks or paints into then there are two larger rectangles for mixing colors. I don't think the cup itself is very practical if you want to pick up the mat and take it to the sink for cleaning or disposing of the water so I use it to hold a small cup. Keeps the cup from getting tipped over and I can take the cup to the sink to empty. The mat also wipes down nicely with a bit of hand sanitizer and a cloth... even cleans up paint - and trust me, by the time I finished with the ATCs there was plenty of Metallic Glimmer Mist from Cosmic Shimmer to be wiped up! LOL

That's it for my desk this week. Today, I'm FINALLY getting to dig into the office clutter. I'm so happy! Maybe I can show progress and inspiration next week.

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’s Craft 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

MAKE IT MAIL IT MONDAY - Card Chicks Envelope

 Good afternoon, craft friends!

Sorry I'm coming late. I didn't clean up the filming/ crafting table yesterday afternoon after my #allthingsaltered video so had to get that out of the way before I could make today's card.

Today's card kit was courtesy of Debbie Bodenchuk to kick of Round 14 of the monthly card kit swap in 2021.

Debbie left us suddenly in 2023. We didn't chat much except through the group. She was always so busy with 4-H and her taxidermy business. I kidded her that when my Spirit kitty died, I'd be bring him to her. 

Here's the kit she sent. Some are in pieces as I'd forgotten to photograph before I began working on my card:

There were two copies of the flamingo image (which I'd colored before photo) I had one cut and prepared to mat when I dropped an Mint Macaron ink spot just above the flamingo's back.

The kit included:

Image - Inkadinkado - Flamingo Fun

The papers were from The Paper Studio: Floral Cluster, Airy Polka Dot, Bella Bella rose

Here's the card:

I colored the image with Stampin' Up! Stamping Blends. The flamingo and mat were cut using Stampin' Up! Layering Ovals dies (retired). I used a sentiment from a Tim Holtz small talk stickers and the sentiment mat cut from Stampin' Up! Stitched Rectangles (retired)

I have several pieces of paper left over. From today, going forward I'll be turning the leftover papers in masterboards that I can later use in junk journals. Fibers and embellishments added to my stash. 

I'll be back tomorrow with a video link for #TryItTuesday. I'll also be alternating Tuesday posts as #TryItTuesday and #TagTuesday

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

WOYWW #779

 Good morning, crafty friends!

Wednesday is making an appearance once again... as are the rain and storms. We're forecast for more this afternoon then I think we get a couple of days break before we're looking at rain every day next week. 

Before I forget, I'd love to ATC swap with you. Please send your email to KellyH (at) artlover (dot) com

Please do NOT use the contact for on the blog. I seldom check that LOL

I have two desks to show this week.

The actual desk:

Not super exciting. Just my art journal on top of my new mixed media mat I picked up at a church rummage sale last week. I've been tearing pages from it to work on various projects in the Art & Junk Journal on-line retreat this week. Today is the last day for the Free Pass but I bought the All Access so I have the All Access Pass Extravaganza yet tomorrow. 

Here's where I've been doing some of the work:

This is the ironing board platform at the end of my work table. I've been doing most of the wet stuff here. The bat at the bottom is actually a silicone baking/ pastry sheet I picked up at Menards (home improvement) for under $4!!!  I have tissue papers pulled to redo the collage class. I'm discovering I am just not a collage person  - at least not in an art journal standpoint but I'm going to give it one more go. 

That's it for my desk (and story) this week. Who's Miss Julia and why am I here?  When you are done visiting me in the Ozarks, please hop on over to Stamping Ground for all the details. Miss Julia 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

MAKE IT - MAIL IT MONDAY

 Good morning, crafty friends!

For my post today, I'm sharing the entire collection of cards I made from Madison's paper challenge. I made 14 cards using 3 different One Sheet Wonder layouts. I've already started mailing some of these. Was nice to have general sentiments handy.

Group 1 featured Petal Pink bases. The large petal flowers on the top left card were made from the Stampin' Up! 4-leaf clover punch. The card on the top right used one of the retires flower punches.

Group 2 featured Melon Mambo. Since the paper featured flowers, I used the Stampin' Up! medium daisy punch (retired).

Group 3 featured Tangerine Tango as a base. the floral border is Poppy Flower from Studio Light. The Shamrock punch was used as well as a swirl  embellished with black enamel dots and various sentiments from my stash.

 

That's it for me today. I am taking part in a 3-day on-line Junk Journal Retreat (even while Bob is home!) so will be squeezing in posts as I go. 

Creative Blessings!

~Kelly

WOYWW #778

 Good morning, crafty friends!

Beautiful day in the Ozarks. I've sent Bob off to spend the day with his buddies from IA. He took a roaster full of pork steaks and gravy and some minute rice to cook when they're ready.  As soon as I sit for a few minutes I'll get the cinnamon roll dough started.

My desk:

I finished up a challenge item for Madi's Spectrum Art Creations & Friends FB group, filmed the video then was done for the day.

This is what I made:

You'll find the inspiration video -- > HERE. Madi's is 3x4 I believe (perfect for putting into a junk journal for journaling spots) but I wanted something larger that I could put in my planner. I'll use the pockets to tuck the challenge detail cards from the FB group. We have challenges - usually 4-7 - that go from the first of the month to the end of the month. Madi's plan is not only for us to buy products but to USE THEM! Cool concept, right? LOL

Mine measures 6x8 with 5 pockets. In Madi's video you'll notice her entire base is also a pocket. I made mine to just be a flat base. Except for the charm and brads, I used all Stamperia products. the papers were from the Artelier paper pad. 

You'll find my video explaining better ---> HERE.

Okay. I promised you Clematis pictures this morning so here you go:

Little Duckling

Fuschia

Purple 1

Purple close up

I always wanted Clematis and am so happy to see these beauties flower every spring.

That's it for my desk (and story) this week. Who's Miss Julia and why am I here?  When you are done visiting me in the Ozarks, please hop on over toStamping Ground for all the details. Miss Julia 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

MAKE IT MAIL IT

Good morning, crafty friends!

This post is going to be short today. I didn't sleep well last night, have a headache this morning and just want my pillow for a couple of hours before I start a full crafting day.

This is one of five cards from a One Sheet Wonder. I'm taking part in a challenge at Spectrum Art Creations & Friends FB group. Madison sent us three sheets of paper. (2) 6x6 and one was about 4x7. This is from the 4x7.

The challenge deadline is tomorrow night so I have several to finish as well as at least one more of Madi's challenges I've been wanting to do. I just need to see where what I want to make fits in with the challenge - right after my nap!

Creative Blessings1

~ Kelly

WOYWW #777

 Good morning, crafty friends!

I do love that number!~ 

If you're in to numerology, here's the meaning behind 777:

"linked to self-discovery and personal growth. Take time for yourself and embrace the solitude. Tune out distractions and contemplate your direction in life."

Go create and spend time with your best friend - YOU!

Remnants of the Make It - Mail It post I did on Monday. You can see them by clicking - HERE

I didn't get pictures take of the Clematis today. Will try to do that for next week. I went back to bed this morning. LOL

That's it for my desk (and story) this week. Who's Miss Julia and why am I here?  When you are done visiting me in the Ozarks, please hop on over to Stamping Ground for all the details. Miss Julia 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

MAKE IT - MAIL IT MONDAY (photo heavy)

Good morning, crafty friends!

Remembering I had this post to write is the only thing that got me out of bed this morning. Earth Day 2024 and we started out with 32*F!!  I've heard it's what they call a 'blackberry winter'. Yep, mine are blooming. So are two of my Clematis. I'll have to check them after bit. Little Duckling hasn't bloomed yet but I'll need to walk out after bit and see how the other two fared.  

A few weeks back, I showed a tub of misc. card kits from when I was part of the Card Chicks group. Every month, each of us would take turns sending a kit (standard sized envelope's worth) to every member of the group. For the next several months (yep, I have that many left to work on), I'm going to be pulling one envelope at a time and seeing what I can make from the leftovers. 

This week's kit came from Terry Serman in Cranberry Twp. PA August 2020.  

I know I made 1 card from the kit as there was a single sentiment cut out from that particular image sheet. Here's what was left in my kit:

Lots of happy colors to play with. In the back you'll see I selected some Stampin' Up! cardstock colors I thought would pair well. I did not use them all. They were Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry.

Let's take a look at the cards:

I started by cutting the larger of the pattern papers to 4" x 5" and matting that with black (to bring out the zebra a bit more). then mounted on a Crushed Curry card base. I fussy cut the sentiment from one of the pattern sheets then backed with Crushed Curry. I raised that up with dimensionals. The red ribbon was from my stash. 

Card 2:

I used the balloon paper as is straight onto the Crushed Curry card base. Then I used a remnant of the pattern paper and glued that near the bottom. The sentiment is from a stamp set called One Liners.

The lion was fussy cut out. I matted him to a piece of Pool Party then Whisper White. The lion and the sentiment are both popped up with dimensionals.

Card 3:

This one I had to play with a bit more to get something I was happy with. The sentiment was from the kit. I punched it out with a scallop square punch then layered on whisper White. I used Stampin' Write markers to color the lion. He has dimensionals to pop him up from the Crushed Curry mat. The dots were from the kit.

Here's a product list from the kit of items I used:

Lion: Taylored Expressions Mane Event

Pattern Paper : Pebbles happy hooray, party animal, candy shoppe.

Balloons Paper: American Crafts Balloons

Enamel Dots: The Paper Shoppe

I did note this was the kit that introduced me to wobblers. 

That's it for me today! I am working on our pantry the rest of the day before I get in a large grocery haul this week. With Bob retiring in less than 18 months, I'm on full out mode to stock the pantry with lots of shelf-stable foods we love. 

I probably won't have another post until Wednesday then hopefully, a video link up on Friday.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

WOYWW #776

Good morning, crafty friends!

776 - has a nice ring to it. 

My post is sparse this week, which I know Miss Julia prefers but we have so much fun getting to know one another in longer posts.

A bit blurry this morning as I haven't even had my lemon water yet. 

the remainders of a video I did yesterday for #TryItTuesday showing how to use your Nuvo Drops, Liquid Pearls and Stickles. You can see the full video ---> HERE  The Stampin' Blends are from a recent order and need labeled then put in their slots. The overall table really needs a tidy but I've been so busy finishing up the 533 stamp sets (yes, I added a Sentiment collection from Stampin' Up! on that order). I'm down to just labeling the dividers and putting them on the shelves. I'll link that video below:

That's it for my desk (and story) this week. Who's Miss Julia and why am I here?  When you are done visiting me in the Ozarks, please hop on over to Stamping Ground for all the details. Miss Julia 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

 

TRY IT TUESDAY - Make Your Own Enamel Dots!

 Good morning, crafty friends!

For Try it Tuesday, we're making our own enamel dots using products you probably already have in your stash.

You'll see in the video the ones in the jars are made from sparkly colored glue sticks run through the glue gun. The others are made using three different styles of 'drop' mediums. 

I hope you get out your toys and play! Then let me know how you did in the comments below either here or in the video.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MONDAY!

I'm coming in way late today. I got so focused on FINALLY getting the winter holiday stuff packed away (mind you've I've only done the bathroom today. Laundry room is tomorrow) that I let time get away from me. Life happens.

Notice the subject line doesn't say the usual Make It- Mail It. I promise that series is starting up next Monday.

I finally finished the stamp cataloging last week. I'm going to put the short video down below. Keep in mind, I still have to label the dividers. I have them all cut, just need to label. I hope to finish that tomorrow.

I spent Saturday and Sunday on a course on building my YouTube channels for both my author and creative channels. I was in class from 9-5 both days. So much information to take in. Let's just say I'm glad I have life-time access to the material, videos and coaching with the presenter, Jenna O'Malley and her Soul Bard Academy.

I have a project drying, hopefully ready tomorrow for Try It Tuesday. Not sure how what I have in mind is going to work out but we shall see. If it works, you'll see a post at some point tomorrow - with a short video.  Otherwise, I'll be back here on Wednesday.. I've missed the crew at What's On Your Work Desk Wednesday.

Thank you for your patience while I got this first big studio project behind me and the house back in order. 

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MAKE IT-MAIL IT MONDAY - New Series

 Good morning, crafty friends!

No card today as I'm elbow deep in getting these stamp sets cataloged and in the new storage system before Bob comes home on Wednesday.

As I've told you, my #wordoftheyear is FINISH... I have a sterilite container in my studio full of envelopes containing remnants of Card Chick swaps.  

Here's the container of envelopes:

The dimensions and full info is in the video:

Every Monday I'll be showing a kit then the card/cards/ masterboard I've created. I have no clue what is left in each envelope. Going to be FUN!

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly