CATCHING UP! #31daysofhalloween - Day 7-16

 HI crafty friends!

By the time you see this post I will be home!!! No big traveling again until April. I'm so ready. More time for crafting and writing.

I recorded nine videos for the #31daysohalloween tags on Wednesday before my trip. What a difference seven days can make. I'm relaxing a the hotel before packing up and heading home.

I left off with Day 6 last week. So today is Day 7-15. I'll get today (day16) caught up this weekend. Remember, they are also available on my IG channel. Just search #31daysofhalloween or my account, KellysCreativeDreams and you'll see them - all numbered. You'e also going to get a sneak peak of Day 15 & Day 16 that did not get recorded before I left. For now, let's catch you up:

Day 7 - Tim Holtz Tuesday

Day 8 - Whatever I Want Wednesday

Napkin play

Day 9 - Thrifty Thursday

Coffee filter background, images cut from two different coffee huggies

and a strip from a coffee bean print in a magazine.

Day 10 - Fabric Friday

Images from the Halloween Memories Stampin' Up! pack 

(I think LOL)

Day 11 - SACs Saturday.

Items purchased from

Spectrum Art Creatios.com

Day 12 - Spooky Sunday

paper and tombstone from Halloween Memories, ghosts from 9-18 Paper Pumpkin

Nature's Wonder 6x6 paper pad (Stampin Up) and moon punched from Stampin' UP! cardstock

Day 13 - Mixed Media Monday

Background using Tim Holtz distress sprays,

stencil from Studio Light and creme paste from Stamperia.

Spider web doily from Stampin' Up! (retired) and an Etsy digital.

Day 14 - Tim Holtz Tuesday

I revisited the stacked pocket from is Christmas class to put this together. 

Day 15 - Whatever I Want Wednesday

I just pulled stuff from my stash. 

Background - Paper Pumpkin Envelope

Image card I can't remember. 

Day 16 - Fabric Friday

That's it for me. I have to be doing catch-up things the next couple of days but I hope to be back in here on Saturday to get us moving forward.

Remember - except for Day 15 && 16, you'll find videos on my YOUTUBE channel.

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

MONDAY MAKES - Ciao Bella - Sound of Autumn - Part 2

Good morning, crafty friends!

I started this tag collection using the Sound of Autumn collection from Ciao Bella last Saturday for my SAC's Saturday video aka Spectrum Art Creations.

Here's a video from Ciao Bella of the collection:

I bought the 6x6 and the 12x12 from Spectrum Art Creations but hadn't used the collection until now. Since there were a lot of tags printed in the 12x12, I decided to make a tag collection ring.

I am backing them with heavy vanilla cardstock from Hobby Lobby so the tags on the ring will have some body. This also allows me to write autumn quotes or gratitudisms (yep, I just made that word up).

I'll be back tomorrow for #TagTueday to show you the progress. In the mean time, here is today's video:

I'll have pictures of tags to share tomorrow.

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

 

CREATOR'S CORNER - Tiffany Solorio

 Good morning, crafty friends!

I am super excited for today's guest. Tiffany Solorio is my go-to creator when I want to play with my Lindy's Magicals. 

Before we go any further - I want to remind you of the Card Maker Summit THIS WEEKEND! If you've not signed up yet, please use Tiffany's Link HERE and come join the fun. Need more info about Card Maker Summit - Check out THIS VIDEO from Tiffany.

Okay.. let's get to know Tiffany:

I am a mom of 2 and I love creating. I started back in 2008 (ish) when I went to a Stampin' Up! meeting. I was hooked from the beginning. Even though my style has changed my love for learning new techniques and helping others to create has not changed. 

Here is one of the shots of Tiffany's inspiring space:

Thank you for joining us in the studio today, Tiffany. I can't wait to share your talent with my readers!

1 – What got you started on the creative path?

 I was invited to a Stampin' Up! party by a mom in a mommy and me playgroup I was in. I was hooked right a way!

2 – How has your creativity evolved?

It has taken so many turns. I fell in love with stamping. I made cards at first and then dabbled in a little scrapbooking. I then quickly found my love for mixed media and altered projects. After many years of creating 3d projects and more in depth projects I came back to card making, 

3 – What do you enjoy most about your creative path?

I am going to get a little vulnerable, which I don’t often do. When I was young I always felt artistic or the urge to be creative. But I was never able to draw or paint “correctly” and I always got bad grades in art class. In high school I remember the teacher telling me I wasn’t trying hard enough and I would almost fail each year but I stuck with it because I loved expressing myself through art. I also loved cooking and was actually pretty good at it and I thought maybe that is the “art form” I was supposed to pursue. I almost went to culinary school but life took me a different way. In 2008 I found paper crafting and over the years I obsessed in learning new techniques. People would often call me an artist but I felt so uncomfortable when people would call my projects art. Or tell me I am a good artist. It wasn’t until this year 2023 that I finally embraced the fact that I am an artist. 

4 – What inspires you?

I am inspired by so much every day! A color can inspire a project or the sunset can make me want to get in my room to create. 

5 – When did you move from hobby to business and what initiated the transition?

It was kind of by accident or maybe a natural progression. I have been creating YouTube video since 2008. Back then there was no money in it at all. I was always on some sort of design team but they didn’t pay. Just offered free products. It wasn’t until 2020 I took a course on how to build a better YouTube channel and my whole mindset shifted because I started implementing these things and I could see the potential. I started getting paid sponsorships and was asked to join summits and teach classes. 

6 – What do you love most about your space and would you change anything?

Recently I purged a lot of stuff out of my room and no matter what drawer I open or bin I dig in everything inspires me in my room. I think that is the thing I love most. For too many years I was so unorganized and I felt overwhelmed. I don’t have that feeling anymore. I would only want to somehow add a little hangout area for my kids. They often sit in my room with me but there is no couch or anything. 

7 – What 3 things do you feel are important when planning a space?

Don’t compare your space to other peoples

Make it functional but also have things out that inspire you. 

Keep your most used supplies closest to you

8 – What is your best organization tip?

I think the thing I stress the most is before you organize you have to purge. Not just a few items but have an honest conversation with yourself about what you haven’t used and won’t use in the future. 

9 – What is your best tip for anyone wanting to turn their craft into a business? 

Have multiple revenue streams and always learn how you can do better, whether that is with marketing, YouTube videos or other things. 

As you may have realized from these Creator's Corner interviews, getting to our 'Dream Studio' is much like finding Planner Peace. There is a process we must travel to find what works for us. Dream Studio is NOT about size but how we work with the what we have.

Tiffany gives us a tour of her dream studio in this vide:

I hope you've enjoyed this visit with Tiffany Solorio. Remember to check out the Card Maker Summit details coming up this weekend. This event is FREE (however, you can purchase lifetime access)

Here are some ways you can connect with Tiffany:

WEBSTIE   YOUTUBE   INSTAGRAM   REDBUBBLE

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

CREATOR'S CORNER - Gayle Agostinelli

Good morning, friends!

If you work in mixed media or make junk journals, then you are probably familiar with today's guest. 

Gayle Agostinelli

Gayle is one of the most creative ladies that I follow on YouTube. I think one of her favorite things to work with are 'make aheads'. These are basic items you can make up ahead of time to either just pop into a journal as needed or, with a little extra embellishments, can be tailor-made to a specific project.  Let's hear from Gayle!

In 2016, my business transitioned from a bricks and mortar vintage shop, CinnamonT, to an online Etsy shop, CinnamonT.  I began my YouTube channel at the same time to share mixed media and junk journal making videos.  My guiding principal with my YouTube was to share kindness as well as creativity.

Gayle has such a sweet voice, highlighting her 'kindness'. 

Here's one shot of Gayle's studio:

Welcome, Gayle!

1 – What got you started on the creative path?

I’ve always created for as long as I can remember.  I did the usual kid art, drawing , cutting snowflakes and making clothes for my Barbies.  My parents always praised and showcased my creations.  I loved having their approval of what I was making!

2 – How has your creativity evolved?

I did decoupage and wood burning as a teenager.  Then crocheting and quilt making as a young adult.  I made my kids’ clothes as they were growing up.  I tried scrapbooking my kid’s photos, but it was too precise for me and I gave it up.  After the kids left home, I began jewelry making and mixed media art.  When I first saw junk journals on YouTube, I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy it (remembering my failed attempt at scrapbooking), but what I found was I could incorporate every craft I ever done into the making of journals.  I love it!

3 – What do you enjoy most about your creative path?

I’d have to say I enjoy the incredible community of creatives that I’ve discovered through my YouTube channel.  They are my friends and my crafting buddies!  I didn’t realize when I first started my channel how incredibly important they would become in my life.

4 – What inspires you? 

That’s a tough one as SO many things inspire me!  The world around me inspires me.  Nature inspires me.  Funny story…I used the restroom at my hairdresser’s and the wallpaper was incredible hues of purple and grey.  I went straight home and took out my gelli plate to make some prints with the color combination in the wallpaper!  There is inspiration everywhere, if we are open to seeing it!

5 – When did you move from hobby to business and what initiated the transition?

As mentioned in my bio, 2016 was the year I went online.  I retired from my career in 2016.  When space and time open in your life, there is room for something wonderful to come in.  For me, it was time to devote to my art full time.  When my husband looked at all the mixed media canvases and journals I was making and said in dismay, “are we going to have these all over the house?”, I decided I’d better open an Etsy shop and sell my work!

6 – What do you love most about your space and would you change anything?

I just rearranged my craft room to have my journal making area under a window and have the space to pull everything I need during a video close to me.  Best thing I’ve ever done!  I also have a separate filming area for mixed media.  I love having the two areas to film!  I can leave the mixed media area all painty and messy without the possibility of ruining one of my journals.  My craft room is my happy place and, yes, I love it!

7 – What 3 things do you feel are important when planning a space?

1.      A place for everything and everything in it’s place.  I can’t create with chaos around me.

2.     Having what you need as close at hand as possible.

3.     Having good storage containers such as project boxes, project cart, bins, shelves, rolling carts, etc.  With good storage options, keeping like with like is so much easier.

8 – What is your best organization tip?

Tidy up often.  I tidy my work space at the end of every crafting session.  And I do a major tidy and sort after I complete a project.  I love to start every day’s work with a clean slate of a tidy work space!  I also put things away as I’m working, so my work space doesn’t get out of control.

9 – What is your best tip for anyone wanting to turn their craft into a business?

Work hard and be yourself.  It takes time and effort to create a successful business of any kind.  If you begin an online business, give it time to grow and don’t give up because it doesn’t happen overnight.  Engage in others’ online presence to support and learn from them.  Put your good energy out in the world and good things will come back to you.

Thank you, Gayle, for joining me in Creator's Corner today. You are always a pleasure. 

For a complete walk-through of Gayle's studio and her methods for organization, check out this pair of videos: 

Part One - the tour:

Part Two - at arm's length (within reach):

You can catch up with Gayle by clicking on any of the links below:

WEBSITE   ETSY   PATREON   YouTube  FACEBOOK   INSTAGRAM

MERCH SHOP 

Please remember to check out those links and subscribe to her channels. You'll love the content!

Creative Blessings!

~ Kelly

 

 

 

APRIL PAPER PUMPKIN - Change is Beautiful

Good morning, everyone!

I didn't realize until I sat down to write this post that I hadn't posted cards from yesterday's video. 

I am dealing with a sinus headache today so I'm making this a quick, photo/ video laden post.

The cards were Z-fold in style. Here are the cards I made yesterday from the kit - As Is:

Outside of Abby's card

Inside 

Outside of Adrian's card

Inside

For today's video, I made a 2-page pocket page layout for each of the girls coordinating with their cards.

Abby's:

Adrian's:

Here are links to the process videos:

Paper Pumpkin As Is

Paper Pumpkin Alterntive

I hope to jump back in with WOYWW tomorrow. The headache will determine what I accomplish the rest of the day.

Creative Blessings!

~Kelly