Catch-up Post...

For 3 weeks I have been dealing with several personal family issues...sad ones but I'm back and hope that I have a few weeks to breathe....BREATHE!!!!

Here is a post that was shared on the Craft-E-Corner site for Think Pink Events. I was so honored that they showcased my project as Breast Cancer Awareness is very close to my heart {I have a sister who is an 11 year survivor}.

Here is the final round-up from the Virtual Gallery Walk created by the uber talented Liz Hicks...ARTISTIC INSPIRATION: THEN & NOW. Head on over to Liz's blog to see all the projects in one place.

Today I was highlighted on The Crafter's Workshop blog...thank you Jaime!

I want to also take this time to say thank you to Scraps of Darkness kit club for allowing me to be a quest designer for September. It's an awesome kit club. Today is the reveal for October so head on over to see what the kit looks like!!

So now I'm off to clean-up my studio...uggh! Thanks for stopping by ;)

Scraps of Darkness September Kit Project #4

It's been a crazy, busy week for me but I wanted to share with you another project I created for Scraps of Darkness Kit Club as guest designer for September. I've so enjoyed working with this kit and I highly recommend that you check it out!

The idea for this project came from Jack & Cat Curio who have the most incredible ideas...have you visited there site yet??? 

Got to run and take care of business. Have a great weekend !

Scraps of Darkness "MY GUY" Kit Project #3

Hello...hello! Today I'd like to share with you another project I created for Scraps of Darkness using supplies from the September kit "MY GUY".  It revolves around a picture I've wanted to scrap for a very long time.

The photo is of my Dad and his father working in there Gladiola farm in Bath, NY. My grandfather was a professional photographer {specializing in postcards} but in the 1920's stock market crash his business ground to a halt. So what had once been a hobby for him turned to a source of income, selling flowers at a roadside stand. My dad was in his early teens and I believe this photo was also hand colored by my Grandfather. There are still postcards of his photos floating around the Finger Lakes region of NY.

Kit Ingredients used:

Authentique paper ~ Academic
Kaisercraft paper ~ Sears & Son collection
Prima Craftsman paper
Kaisercraft  Sears & Son Die Cuts
Tattered Angels Chalk Glimmer mist
Tattered Angels Natural Elements paint kits ~ Aged Mahogany ~ Granite
TCW Gear stencil
Helmar Acid Free Professional Glue ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Ribbon
Sulky Thread
Janome Memory Craft 6300

If you are looking for a kit club to subscribe to I suggest you take a look at Scraps of Darkness...if grungy & alternative isn't your style there is also Scraps of Elegance for the romantic souls!

Thanks for spending some time with me. I would love to hear your thoughts.

Have an ARTSY day!

Scraps of Darkness "My Guy" Kit Project #2

Today I would like to share with you another project I created from Scraps of Darkness Septemeber kit...MY GUY! I love working on canvas or canvas boards so that was my base for this project with some Steampunk added for good measure. Here is all the information you need on this months kit ingredients ;)

Supplies used:

Prima Marketing Craftsman Collection

Prima Marketing

Kaisercraft Sears & Son Collection

Handcrafted Wood Tiles

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist ~ Post Card, Blue Skies

Viva Decor Croco Transparent

Tim Holtz Distress Ink ~ Gathered Twigs

Tim Holtz Distress Stain Tarnished Bronze

Tim Holtz Stamp

Eyelet Outlet brads - "Screw"

Misc. Embellishments ~ 7 Gypsies, Prima

Helmar Adhesive ~ 450 Quick Dry, Acid Free Professional Glue, Liquid Scrap Dots

Off to do some more creating...have a fabulous day!

Scraps of Darkness MY GUY Kit REVEAL!

I highly suggest you check out this monthly Kit Club SCRAPS OF DARKNESS...I love the concept...for THE ALTERNATIVE SCRAPPER. 

Al-ter-na-tive: adj. - 
1. offering or expressing a choice.  
2. different from the usual or conventional.  
3. Scraps of Darkness Kit Club.

Over the next month I will be sharing several projects using 

materials from My Guy Kit. I would like to share with you the 

LO I created using the September challenge sketch included with 

the kit. It was perfect to create a LO around my father,

the man I called POP. He was such a snappy dresser, amongst other

intriguing things about him...at 15 he was playing in The Cotton 

Club in Harlem, as President of his student government he introduced

Robert Frost to the student body at SUC at Fredonia, NY and saw 

Toscanini's last performance...just to name a few.

Kit ingredients used:

Prima Craftsman Paper Collection

Kaisercraft's Sears & Son collection

Kaisercraft Sears & Son Collectible Die Cuts

Creative Impressions Twill Ribbon - Ruler - 1 yard

Eyelet Outlet brads - "Screw"

Prima Metal Trinkets - Typo Bulbs

Tattered Angels Post Card Glimmer Mist

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar Acid Free Professional Glue

Make sure to check back to see more projects this month!

Scraps of Darkness Guest Designer Sept. 2012

I'm really excited to finally be able to announce that I've been asked to be Septembers 2012 guest designer for Scraps of Darkness Kit Club..."For the Alternative Scrapper."

The kit reveal will be tomorrow Sept. 15, 2012 and it's a fabulous collection...make sure you check it out!