just getting back internet after the ice/snow storm we had here. kentucky is under a state of emergency with over 100,000 still without power. in some county's, they are under a boil water advisory or without water all together.

here is a (crappy) pic of the tree that barely missed our cars.


i'll be glad when this is all over!

wsps

i just ordered one of these for my husband for valentine's day with a quote from our wedding vows. how incredibly cute! and it's miniature!!! who doesn't love miniatures?
if you are interested in getting one for your sweetheart, i would suggest ordering soon... i am sure they are getting lots of requests!

CHA

in the spirit of CHA (and since there is no way i'll ever be able to go to one), i wanted to share a couple links to those who read this blog... gauche alchemy has compiled two lists of links to giveaways and new releases on their blog and i wanted to get these out to all who are interested.
if you go here and here, you will find some links to manufacturers who are having giveaways and releases of new products.
also, serendipity scrapbooks has a great directory going on here on their message board of sneak peeks of new lines by many different manufacturers.

also, feel free to leave a comment with your favorite manufacturers and their new lines. this is all so exciting!

take a peek

a mini album i'm putting together in hopes it will motivate me this year to get some stuff done. look forward to seeing the finished product soon!

what happened?

in case you are wondering, i moved all my project 365 posts to a new blog:
go here to see!

i wanted to keep this one craft stuffs only with the occasional personal update.
less clutter, more organization!

:)

elephant pocket card

card made for the latest challenge on the hero arts blog; pockets.
the polka dot paper with the brad pulls out to reveal the recipient's message!

supplies used:
patterned paper: fancy pants
cardstock: bazzill, archiver's
buttons: basic grey
stamps: hero arts
die cuts (card, flowers): silhouette
ink: versacolor
brad: doodlebug
other: twine, sewing machine, thread

this year- a free online mini class

photo courtesy of shimelle

shimelle is hosting a FREE online class here on her website. you don't have to sign up or anything, just visit her blog for downloads, ideas and even a giveaway! go here for details about the class and to start in on the fun!