Sunday, January 29, 2012

Finally - another post!

So, it's taken me a little longer than I'd like to write another post... things just got busy this week!  At school this week (I work at a high school), I was talking to the students about setting goals and many are trying to "not procrastinate" this quarter.  Procrastination is definitely one of my weaknesses!  We had two family parties to attend this weekend and I made the cards just a few hours before each event!  Here are the finished products - a 50th Birthday card for my aunt and a wedding celebration card for my husband's cousin:






I'm hoping to start building up a collection of cards so I'm not rushing to create cards the day I need them!

In an earlier post, I mentioned my newly re-organized craft area.  I work on scrapbooking and other craft projects in our attic and I've finally gotten around to rearranging my space and adding some fun personal touches.  Here's what I've done:
My workspace
Shelves with fabric bins

I made these cute tags to label the fabric bins on my shelves.


Pinterest inspiration - sticking scrapbook paper inside plastic drawers to dress them up!
My sticker drawers - with labels

I still have a little more organizing to do, (I hid those piles from the photos!) but I'm pleased with the space.  I think having a pretty, neat space makes it more conducive to being creative (plus I can find things a lot more easily!).  I'm hoping to have a little more time this week to work on projects... we'll see!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Some old projects

So, I'm still cleaning/organizing my craft area.  Got a bit done this morning, but not ready to take photos yet.  Instead, I uploaded a couple of old projects to the "Holidays" and "Baking" tabs - ladybug cupcakes and a tea wreath.  I've also included photos of an ABC book I created for my friend's daughter's 2nd birthday on the "Scrapbooking" tab.  I didn't put all the pages up...just a few of my favs.  This project took a LONG time (I started making it before her 1st b-day, but didn't end up finishing in time!) but it was worth it!  I also saved my drawings of the letters and animals to use again in the future.  Enjoy!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Hello

I love making things - cards, scrapbooks, gifts... mostly because handmade gifts make people smile!  I started this blog to share my projects and ideas and to remind me to continue creating!  Too often I am "too busy" and forget how much I enjoy making things.  One of my goals this year is to spend less time sitting on the couch and more time up in my craft room creating cards and gifts.  Coming soon will be photos of my newly rearranged, organized and decorated craft space.

-Jess