Christmas Banner

If you haven't made a banner yet, you are missin' out!!

This was so much fun!

and now I want to make one for every event

and Holiday

can you imagine all the different banners you can have...

 This banner and all that I make for you are one of a kind 

that means each one is different depending on availability of supplies

 I cut out the black with my pazzle

so I do have it saved 

if you want to order some to make your own 

check out the Studio A boutique

 I had a pack of  K&Co. felt stickers that were perfect!

 I used pop dots to raise the smaller tree up for more depth.

 Under a few of the ornaments I just glued a folded piece of paper.

for more depth fold more like an acordian

 Hope you liked this as much as I did! 

I will make custom order banners for you 

just go to the Studio A boutique for more details

Lots of Love,

Super BIG News.....

We All miss the Castle don't we.

I know we do, and each of us for different reasons.

For so many of you it was a place to stop in, talk and chat, 

relax, or pick up some supplies.

Many of you needed some inspiration, direction, 

or just for me to pick it all out for you.

What I miss the most is all of You.

 Yes, the connection I made with each and everyone of you

has helped me become who I am today.

  I can be creative anywhere,
but spending time with You, made my day. 

 Some of my best friends I have met during the years of
owning and running the Castle.  

One of my very best of friends, is without a doubt,
 Patty Marks.  

She came into the shop, and we just clicked.
She is the hardest working person I have ever met.
She started helping me, and keeping me focused. 

I taught her how to pick out papers, and
how to be a more positive person (her words).

She loved the atmosphere of the shop and said
 it just made a difference to her life and so many others.

Through time and work we have taught each other a lot 

about art, scrapbooking, friendship, and more.  

All that to say, I am so proud of Patty.  

She has developed her knowledge base in the industry and 

is now ready to dive into a brand new adventure in her life....

We NOW have a
new LOCAL
Craft and Scrapbook Store!!!!!  

whooooo hoooooo! 

 

Crafty Paradise - facebook

complete with themed check out counter...

Some of our Favorite Brands 

in all the newest lines are already here

And We all Know How a Large selection
of Cardstock is a MUST....

Yes, there is a place for You to Play!

And guess what else?

 Studio A 

is a featured brand here too!

I will be teaching Classes soon.

You can purchase my
Page kits, altered art, home decor, and even more.
 I have so many new ideas that I can't wait to share with you...

Here is my wall at the store so far...

So, Now is the time to show her your love and support.
Come on out and get some of the newest in Scrapbook products!
There are new goodies arriving everyday!!!
hours/phone/location is here Info page 
 Good Luck, Patty!
We are all so Happy to enjoy this adventure with you...

Lots of Love,

Just a little Hint

I am feeling REALLY Creative, and you know what that means don't you?

It means Great layouts for you!

I have been working on some new classes....

I know it is sooo hard to believe, because I have been so busy with other ideas,

that Scrapbook layouts have not been on top of my list of this to accomplish. 

so, just in case you don't buy it and think I'm just imagining getting some work done...

Here is proof... okay and a little bit of a teaser...

I even have one layout already done. and another just about there.

with lots of papers picked out for even more wonderful pages for you to do.

I am soo excited to share this with you, and I hope you are too,

 because I miss you and hope you can make it to a class sometime soon. 

I will be posting times and places here pretty soon.

I do have some classes ready for purchase now 

just check them out here.  CLASS KITS

Lots of Love,

Everything is going to be OK #8

I know I went out of order with this one, 

but I wasn't sure I was going to share it.

It is very meaningful to me, and close to my heart.

I have always felt like such a positive person. 

I always try to find the goodness God has placed on this earth.

Sometimes, you really have to let God lead you.

We don't always feel like sunshines and rainbows. God never promised us that.

The world is full of pain and sorrow, but you don't have to be stuck in those feelings.

You can let the goodness of God's light shine through you 

so that others can see the rainbow.

Sometimes, you are what other people need.

Remember that, and be their rainbow.

When I started this piece, it was really dark, and sad.

I worked on it in moments of torment and pain.

But I know that pain will go and I will remain.

I want to be that girl, that rainbow girl.

I did not want to leave this piece with despair, but with hope.

So, I added the girl, the girl that shines with a light wherever she is.

No matter how dark and scary the world may become, she is hope.

Lots of Love,

I Can Sew!

Even though I didn't blog much in Dec. I still worked on a few projects! 

I was all prepared to do a great tutorial on the new stockings I made! 

I even took the before pictures! I know, I always get to excited to make a project,

 and forget the before pics. This time I did it, but can you believe

 I can not find the pics anywhere!!!

So, you just get the finished project! hahahh!

I bought shirts, from goodwill and made new Christmas Stockings!

It was so much fun, and a little frustrating, but I did it! and love it!

What do you think?

 When I found this little red dress, I knew the fabric was perfect for a stocking!

and the green with little white polka dots was just tooo sweet!

This one is Logan's, he wanted to make sure it was not girly at all!

Okay, so honestly, I was down to the day before Christmas Eve, 

and Had to get this one done.  I rushed it a bit, but I still like it! 

Hope you enjoyed this fun little project!

Lots of Love,

Everything is going to be OK #9 & #10

#9

I have always loved "Wish Flowers" that's what the kids call them. 

 It is so much fun to close your eyes, blow the flower, and make a wish. 

 Opening your eyes and being surrounded by hundreds of possibilities floating all around you,

 makes your heart beat a little faster.  You wonder if your wish will make it to 

wherever wishes go to be granted and you hope and dream.

 

So here is just a little reassurance that your dreams can come true, 

and that you can make it happen.  

The word wishes is in chipboard with glitter! that makes it so, well magical!

I had so much fun with this one! hope you like it too!

#10

Sometimes, when we feel like there is not a new idea to be found, 

even in our little pinky finger, I want you to remember....

~You Have a Creative Soul ~

Just Know that God made you who you are.

and that is all that you Need.

God knows your Heart and your Soul, 

He is in control, and he gave you your Talents and Gifts.

Have a Beautiful Day~

Lots of Love,

Creative Night Out!

Can you believe I have not posted in a month! 

That is often how December goes.

You know what that means don't you?

Yep

it is the Second Friday of the month

and time to get out and socialize 

with friends who also love to create!

Hope to see you there!

Lots of Love,