Pink Chihuahua Art

Valentine Wreath

2009-02-10T05:00:00.000-05:00

A lady at work commissioned me to make her a wreath for Valentines Day. I have never made a wreath before, nor worked with any kind of floral arrangement, but it was a lot of fun. I really liked the way it turned out. It looks a little dull in the picture, but in person it really is glittery!! Click the picture to see a little more detail.

February Is Here!!

2009-02-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

Can you believe it is already February?? I can't. This past month just flew by. There is a new sketch up over at Pink Sketches. This month Pink Sketch has teamed up with Two Peas in a Bucket Calendar Girls. You can check out more info about the Two Peas Calendar Girls HERE.

Here is my layout for Sketch #20. It is pretty much all American Crafts products.

And I ordered my sewing machine from Amazon!! It should be here today or tomorrow! I can't wait to get started on some great new projects!!

Pink Sketch #18

2009-01-26T05:00:00.000-05:00

There is a brand new sketch up over at Pink Sketches, actually there are 2 new sketches!!!! So head over to Pink Sketches and check it out (http://pinksketches.typepad.com).

Here is my take on sketch #18.

New Pink Sketch

2009-01-25T00:09:00.004-05:00

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By the way do you like the new owl header?? I made it in Photoshop! :)

For The Love of Teapots!

2009-01-23T05:00:00.000-05:00

I have a slight problem. A "sickness" of sorts.........I can't stop buying or wanting these new scrapbook collections!!!! I have tons..I mean tons of paper and supplies, but every time a new line comes out....I just have to have it. I hunt, I search, I scour for it. It's not that I need it, sometimes I don't even have pictures to go with it. It's just that I WANT IT! And now, I have come across this problem for the second time this week. Have you seen the sneak peek of the 2 new Basic Grey lines??? All I can say is AAAHHHHHHHHHHH teapots! Teapots!!!!!!!!!! One of the new lines is called Porcelain, and I soooo NEED it. It gives me this kind of vintage/victorian feel, and the colors are just AMAZING!!! Here is the preview picture

Now I know that is just a sneak peek, but I already want it all. Even though I don't even know what ALL is going to look like?? So I ask you all my fellow scrapbookers, how do you stop? How to you STOP buying everything? Or is it impossible??

By the way did I mention October Afternoon just posted another new sneak peek collection on their blog??? Hehehe. ( http://octoberafternoon.typepad.com)

CHA Fever!

2009-01-22T05:30:00.000-05:00

So the sneak peeks from the big CHA show are starting to come out. There are soooooo many great new scrapbook lines coming out I just can not handle it all! Do you ever find yourself planning a photo session just so you can use a certain paper line?? Hehe. I know I do.

My absolute favorite company October Afternoon just launched a sneak peek on their blog, and OH MY is it darling!! I have to have it! It's called "Cherry Hill" and it features adorable birds, strawberries, bees, and of course cherries. (CHECK IT OUT HERE). I don't know how I am going to resist getting 10 sheets of every paper in this line! lol.

What new lines are you looking forward to??

Sew Wonderful

2009-01-21T05:30:00.004-05:00

So I have been doing a lot of sewing lately and I got a few emails asking what kind of sewing machine do you use? Well, my sewing machine is not at all glamorous, but it gets the work done, or at least for the most part. lol. I currently own a Kenmore 14 stitch. Year??? I'm not sure, but let's just say this baby is vintage. Here is my current little work horse.......

I have been thinking a lot about getting a new sewing machine so I can start selling my Blythe creations. While my current machine gets the job done, by new means is it up to par to sell things. It often gets jammed and loose threads randomly strewing about, but I love it all the same. So.......I have been looking at this one...

A Brother CS6000I....sounds fancy huh?? lol. Well it looks like it. It's computerized, has a ton of great functions, stitches and most of all it's a super great price over at Amazon, and has AMAZING reviews (check it out). So maybe if I put some money aside over the next few weeks I might splurge and get it. Does anyone else have any sewing machine recommendations? Let me know!

I also got this adorable pattern at Joann's for 99 cents! I can't wait to make this owl pincushion!!!

Inauguration Tuesday

2009-01-20T05:30:00.001-05:00

I was snowed in all this weekend. I can not believe this weather lately. The snow just keeps piling up. More and more everyday. I am so ready for spring. For some reason I find more inspiration in crafting when it is warmer and nicer out. Winter just makes me want to curl up and take a nap.

I am about to break out my slice and use it for the first time on a scrapbook page, instead of just messing around with it and having hundreds of slice clippings laying all over my desk. I am also excited because on January 25th Making Memories is revealing 12 new cartridges for the Slice! I wonder what great things they are going to come up with?? (www.whyslice.com)

Has anyone been to Michael's lately?? Oh my gosh they have a TON of new designer scrapbooking stuff!! They have a new line called Friendly Forest that I am just drooling over! It is full of owls, deers, and birds. I got the chipboard pack which is just darling. They were all out of the 12x12 paper pack and the album, but I am just dying to see what it looks like. Here is the chipboard pack.......

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone. I am off to watch the Inauguration ceremonies, and then heading off to work. No crafting for me.

Blog Overload.

2009-01-15T21:48:00.000-05:00

So I haven't blogged in over a month. Why?? Well I'm not really sure, just been super busy and haven't had much time to start crafting until now! I'm on a craft overload. Scrapbooking, sewing, crocheting, photography, baking. You name it I'm doing it.

I have also started a new hobby that you will probably be seeing a lot of on my blog and that is......Blythe Dolls! If you don't know what they are there is a ton of information at thisisblythe.com. They are dolls that were first introduced in the US from Japan in the 70's, didn't do so hot. They were then rediscovered by a photographer name Gina who brought them back to life. Blythe collecting is a lot of fun and there are so many possibilities. People customize them, use them in awesome photography, and of course make adorable clothes for them. To check out some awesome pictures of Blythe dolls, check out the Flickr group Blythe, Blythe, Blythe.

Here are some pictures of my current Blythe collection. I only have two, but I can't wait to get more!!!!

In scrapbooking news.......I GOT A SLICE for Christmas!!! WOOHOOOOO!!!! And guess what????? It's AWESOME!!! I have yet to actually use it on a scrapbook page, but I have been playing around with it and it is sooo amazing!

Here are some scrapbook pages I have created over my holiday break. I'm glad to be back in the swing of things, and can't wait to share new creations with everyone!!

How were your holidays??? What are your plans for the new year?

Long Time No See

2009-01-14T11:38:00.001-05:00

Where have I been? Nowhere really. Expect a HUGE update of what I have been up to and tons of craftiness tomorrow!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-02T10:34:00.007-05:00

The holiday season has officially begun!! I haven't had much time for scrapping since I have been working a lot on getting things ready for my holiday arts and craft show that is this weekend. This will be my first craft show with my polymer creations, I hope people like them. Here are a few things I have gotten done over the past week.

There is also a new sketch up over at Pink Sketches. Here is the layout I created using Basic Grey's Wassill line.

Back 2 Blogging

2008-11-21T10:41:00.006-05:00

It's been a little while since I have blogged. I have been busy and working alot, and not had very much scrapbooking or crafting time. I have been trying to work on things for the upcoming craft show, but haven't accomplished much.

I did take some time to conquer 3 Martha Stewart recipes. I made chocolate glazed pumpkin cookies, cranberry scones, and vanilla vanilla cupcakes. They all actually turned out really really good. The cupcakes were hands down the BEST I have ever tasted. I only took pictures of the scones, but I plan on making some more of the cupcakes soon and will take some pictures. The scones are wrapped in food tissue paper from Martha Stewart's line at Michael's. And if your not a fan of fresh cranberries, I made one batch with about 3/4 cup of chocolate chips instead of cranberries. DELICIOUS!

Miss. Perfect

2008-11-12T12:44:00.000-05:00

I had a great time working on Sketch #13 for Pink Sketches. The sketch was sponsored byMaking Memories. They sent each of us designers a ton of great products to use for our layouts, and I thought one of my Martha Stewart pictures would be great to use with them.

So here is my take on Sketch #13 using all Making Memories products.

I also took a stab at making some Christmas cards. These are my first cards ever! Now that I kind of have the feel for it, I can't wait to make more.

Glitz and Glitter

2008-11-08T06:00:00.001-05:00

I have been glittering ornaments like a mad woman over the past week, getting ready for the craft show. I've done quite a few, and decided that spray adhesive is a lot faster than regular glue. Here are some pictures of my progress. All glitter is by Martha Stewart. I highly recommend it, it is very fine and looks amazing! Check back tomorrow for a new layout, and some Christmas cards. Have a great weekend.

Election Day!

2008-11-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

Today should turn out to be a day of exciting events and surprises. I have the day off of work and plan on spending it at home with CNN on, cleaning my room, and crafting polymer clay ornaments for the craft show that is coming up next month. I'll try to post some pictures later today of my progress.

Hope everyone gets out and Rocks the Vote!

Pink Sketch #12

2008-11-02T05:45:00.002-05:00

There is another great sketch over at Pink Sketches. This sketch is sponsored by Riff Raff Designs, and if you participate you get a chance to win your own Riff Raff Tree. So head over toPink Sketches and join in on the fun, I am sure you have a ton of great Halloween pictures you need to scrap!!

Here is my take on Sketch #12. I used Pink Paislee's Vintage Moon Collection, which I love. Some chipboard letters from Joann's (not sure of the manufacturer), and of course my Riff Raff Tree.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T00:20:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Halloween. Unfortunently I have to work, but I will be dressed as a butterfly passing out candy to kids at work so I should have some fun. I have been working on a ton of new craft projects.....new layouts, christmas cards, chipboard owls, polymer clay, and tag snowmen just to name a few. I still haven't taken pics of all of them but I'm working on it.

Here's a picture of a chipboard owl I made. Chipboard is from Maya Road and the paper is from Pink Paislee's Vintage Moon Collection.

I got a ton of emails about Martha??? How was it?? Is she nice??? What did she say?? All I can say is she lived up to every expectation that I had. Complete perfection and class. She was incredibly nice, greeted me with a huge hello. I gave her a snowman that I made, she thanked me, and said it was cute, then put it next to her cell phone. I told her that I can't cook a thing and I hope this book helps. She said, "oh it will be perfect for you." Here is a pic of me (actually the back of me) meeting Martha. I have so say she looks pretty happy to see me don't you think? lol.

There are no words............

2008-10-30T08:25:00.001-04:00

All I can say is she is just as wonderful in person as she is on TV. Incredibly nice, beautiful and perfect! Love ya Martha!!!

Martha, Martha, Martha

2008-10-28T19:06:00.002-04:00

In about 12 hours I am leaving to go meet Martha Stewart!!! Yes I said that right MARTHA STEWART. She is having a book signing at a local book store so I'm going to go and check it out and say "hello" to the queen of all things crafty. Check back later tomorrow for updates and hopefully some pictures if all goes well.

I have also been working on a TON of new stuff I just have to take some pictures of it. So check back soon and have a great day.

Pink Sketch #11

2008-10-27T12:01:00.002-04:00

I had a great time with Sketch #11. I found this great paper line called Lemongrass by Crate Paper. It's an adorable line filled with whimsical birds, squirrels, and dill blossoms. Head over to Pink Sketches and participate in Sketch #11, and you will be entered into a drawing for a great prize!!!

Crafty Weekend

2008-10-26T00:25:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I had a pretty busy day. In the morning I went to a craft show, The Scrapbook Zone (A LSS), Joann's and Archivers. I got a ton of great stuff. And also a ton of great ideas. So I got home and started creating!!!!

#1 And Owl Blanket for Ella (Fleece 3.99 yrd at Joanns) I think she likes it.

#2 Started to get ready for the craft show!!!!

#3 Finished up the skirt on my dress form. Just have to embellish now.

T.G.I.F.

2008-10-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

The week is finally coming to an end. Whew. And I actually have the ENTIRE weekend off of work. I am so excited. Hopefully I can get some scrapping done and need to start making things for my craft show in December. I have some great ideas for some clay trees, and a ton of other cute Christmas stuff I just have to take the time to sit down and try to make some stuff.

Have you all signed up for Jessica Sprague's free class?? I did. I just have to get my supplies for the class. It is only a few things. I'm excited to see what we will create. I am always up for a challenge and some great inspiration.

Have you seen these adorable owl stamps by Kelly Panacci??? Oh my gosh could they be any more adorable? I think these would be great for making cards or on an adorable layout. I don't know what my obsession is with owls. But it seems like I want everyone that I lay my eyes on. You can get them over at Two Peas.

Have a wonderful Friday. Hopefully I will have some updates over the weekend with some new creations!

Scrapbooks Etc. Magazine

2008-10-23T22:23:00.005-04:00

My scrappy friend Donna was nice enough to send me an email telling me that my must have/must want line Good Cheer by October Afternoon is featured on the cover of Scrapbooks Etc. magazine this month. I must get my hands on this magazine and this paper!!! lol.

Christmas Scrapbooking Must Haves

2008-10-22T12:51:00.003-04:00

Christmas is literally around the corner. I know it's hard to believe! This is my first Christmas as a scrapbooker and I am literally dying looking at these amazing Christmas lines that are coming out. I can not wait to get all of them!

I just heard that my LSS got the new Basic Grey Wassail line in. This line is not your typical red and green Christmas tree and presents line. It has a more of a vintage theme to it, and I am absolutely in love with it. You can get it at Two Peas.

Another amazing line is by October Afternoon. They are probably my favorite manufacturer. All of their stuff is amazing! I think I may just freak out when I get my hands on their Good Cheer Line! It is my absolute favorite line of this season. I'm a sucker for pink and teal. And this line has it all. Another kind of vintage theme this line is darling. You can check out October Afternoons entire catalog here. If anyone knows when and where I can get my hands on this please let me know!!!

I also went scrapbooking the other day and got 2 layouts done. One is for Pink Sketches next week and the other I will post later in the week. I just have to take the time and take some pictures of both of them.

Have a great day! Hope you enjoyed my ramblings! What are your Christmas scrapbook must haves?

Pink Sketch #10

2008-10-19T18:25:00.000-04:00

Another new sketch over at Pink Sketches. I really took a very simple approach to this one and had a lot of fun! It's also our first week with a guest designer!

I have not had much time to blog or scrap in the past few days because my work schedule got all crazy, but things are back to normal now I am heading to scrap at my LSS tomorrow! I hope to get a lot done. I need to take the time to go through my stash tonight and get organized. I always get there and have no idea what I am going to do and then end up buying a ton of stuff I really don't need. So I am going to try and get my ideas together tonight.

Also don't forget tonight at midnight EST is the start for registration for Jessica Sprague's Stories In Hand Class. Don't miss out it's FREE!!!