NaylorMade

I was at JoAnn's the other day, not because I needed fabric.  I can't sew worth a !#%&!  I admire anyone that has the patience and skills to sew because I'm just not cut out for that crap.   You know, they have more than just fabric there, right?  Or am I the only one who didn't realize that fact?  I totally had no idea JoAnn's had so many crafting supplies!  I was honestly, just looking for a new glue gun.  I've been using the same glue gun that I purchased years ago to put together a flower arrangement for my wedding.  Last month was my fifteenth wedding anniversary.  The math is kinda spelled out for you on that one, so, if you didn't get it, I don't think I can help you, with pretty much anything else here on out. As I perused the isles with new glue gun in hand, I walked leisurely to the register to pay for my purchase and along the way, saw a display for the Martha Stewart clay molds that caught my eye. I had seen so ...

Where I live, the elementary schools are year round.  I secretly wish all the schools were year round instead of just the little kids.  I have one of each kind of kid, little and not so little.  I say secretly because I'd never tell my older daughter I'd prefer she weren't home for nearly three consecutive months out of the year verses one month out of every three.  She might think I don't like her, and that's not the case at all.  It's more the moments with her sister I dislike.  I don't remember every being so antagonistic as a child, but I'm certain my siblings would disagree.  Besides, my daughter had to get if from someone. Today marked a milestone in my house.  My youngest started the fifth grade!  Time flies when you are having fun or rather, just growing up in the midst of your parent's disbelief.  I honored the day by taking a quick photo and creating this layout to share with all of you.  You, not being my first thought...

 Welcome to the CCL "Take Me Away" Blog Hop! Thank you for stopping by! If you have just come from Tiffany's blog you are on the right track.... Here is the lineup,....I'm the last stop! Misty -  MB's Treasurista Lelsie -  Scrap of Art Designs Carli -  Krolli Kraft! Deb -  Crafty Texas Woman Jenneke - ABC-Art,bellydancing & crafting Teresa -  Scrappin T Place Amanda -  The life of a compulsive crafter Liz -  Scrapilicious Life Tiffany -  Maineokie Scrapers Adelle -  An Original Crafts We are to create something that represented vacations, destinations or places we would like to visit! So, lucky me, I had the fortunate opportunity to attend my 20th high school reunion in July.  I say that dripping with sarcasm, of course!  The festive reunion happened to coincide with me and my husband's fifteen year wedding anniversary.  And, yes, they all happened in the same city...luck...

Well, honestly, they're more markers than they are pens but if they want to call themselves pens I'm not going to argue.  They are my new toy, so to speak, besides the card kits, these past few weeks.  You remember what it's like getting a new toy as a kid?  You play with it constantly for the time being then eventually put it away, inside a box or drawer, only to discover it later and have it be new all over again.  I'm already seeing the scenario start as often as I've used these pens lately, especially when it comes to my mixed media artwork. The colors are vibrant.  I wish I had all of them but this is it so far, especially at $5.25 a pop!  I'm not so much the coloring queen.  I say that because they're out there.  You know them!  All those pretty cards posted with the cute little Greeting Farm stamps and the Copic coloring aren't done by your average artist.  There's some serious hierarchy going on in the coloring world and t...

It is so not my attempt to be predictable here but go figure that is what happens.  If you have been reading or even glancing in my direction it's no surprise that I like to make cards.  I can't help it.  I'm all one for instant gratification.  Cards are an easy fix for that kind of motivation, but this one was important. I made it for a friend.  A friend I had never met.  The Internet is priceless when it comes to that kind of relationship and I was determined to make a card to show this person that I do care but then my twenty year high school reunion came up, all of a sudden I was more worried about the pair of shoes I was going to wear instead of the genuine friendship gesture. Does that make me an asshole?  I would think it would but the intention was there so maybe I get points for effort.  Kinda like those participation trophies they give away to all the kids who play sports....and there I go again with the profanity...sorry, I try! ...

I want to give a big THANK YOU to all those who left comments and shared my post on Face Book and individual blogs.   The craft community is one of the most generous, kind and welcoming communities.  I feel blessed to be a part of it.   I hope to do more giveaways in the future but for now let's get down to business and announce the winner of my very first blog giveaway... WooHoo!!! Debpaint16 is the winner!   I will send you an email at the address you provided.  As soon as I get your shipping info I'll send out your Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit! Winning is My Fave this Monday and I'm guess it's Charlie Sheen's too!   Haha! (sorry if I mumbled in the video...I do that when I'm nervous)

I've been into making cards for the past five years or so.  Like a lot of paper crafters, I started out scrap booking.  I still do it but there is something about making a card that gives instant gratification to my impatient creative mind.  I love to have a project done start to finish in  a good hour.  Not so when it comes to scrap booking because there's all these moments, pictures and times to remember.  I might be exaggerating but that's how it seems to me. It's why I think kits are a great concept!  All the opportunities of a free thinking individual project in one complete package and guess what?  I found the coolest kit last week! Knowing me...I know you don't but pretend you do, and while you're at it you can pretend that you like me the best along with just knowing me, I mean, as long as you're pretending and all... I'm a sucker for a good kit.  Here it is in black,white and color:        ...