For the past month or two, I've been having some issues with my work. I haven't really liked most of what I've been scrapping. I've been a complete disaster in the quilting area -- hating everything that I was making and feeling defeated. I've started and stopped a number of jewelry pieces because they just looked terrible! I made ugly Holiday Cards. In short, I've been a big mess. So, I suppose it was a really good thing to get out of town for two weeks. I went to my Mother's for Christmas and to the beach in Alabama for... Read more →

I thought I'd share a cool new site that I found. It's called "Funky Finds." Basically, every day or two, the blogger posts some images and a link to a funky find. Lots of etsy shops or small local stores. Plenty of inspiration to be found there! Read more →

Oh, baby! I feel like a freakin' genius. I'm just so excited! I figured out how to make lace paper (similar to the kind KI has out right now) using the software that came with my Klic-N-Kut. Check it out on these two layouts I created for Sultane: On Tuesday, I'll have an article over at Craft Critique about some other fun things you can do with the Klic-N-Kut! Watch for it Read more →

I wanted to share the Serendipity Scrapbooks Design Team call with all of you. I've had a great time during my six months on the design team. Here are the details: Serendipity Scrapbooks Design Team Call Are you creative, full of ideas? Love to share ideas, techniques and inspiration? Then this may just be for you!! Starting Jan 1, 2008 to Jan 19, 2008 we will be accepting Design Team Submissions. We are looking at bringing on at least 6 new designers to our team: You may apply for the Serendipity Scrapbooks Design Team by submitting the following to: [email protected]... Read more →

I am very proud of myself. When 2007 started, I had a series of industry-related scrapbooking goals: 1. Get published in Creating Keepsakes. 2. Get onto a kit club team. 3. Get onto a manufacturer's design team. 4. Win a major contest. I figured, dream big and see what happens. Imagine my surprise as I slowly ticked my goals off... 1. I had a layout picked up for February's (which is the one currently on the news stands - check me out on page 98) Reader's Gallery in Creating Keepsakes! 2. I am proud to design for Serendipity Scrapbooks and... Read more →