More Paper Than Shoes Mid-Week Challenge

I am lovin the MPTS forum; it is truly a dream come true!

There are so many challenges, one can always find something to SpArK your creativity.

I saw this month's mid-week challenge colors and thought of a layout I've been working on for a custom 20-page album.

The challenge motivated me to finish it off...so here is... "Adorable".

So scrappy people, what are you waiting for??? Get on over to our forum. Can't wait to see what you're working with for our next challenge!

Heaven Sent!

Isn't she lovely? This little cutie is the subject of the custom order I'm finishing.
She's my son Baby Hulk's bestie, GRACE,
and I have the pleasure of doing her 1st year scrapbook album.

Being a die hard mini album lover, a 20-page 12 x 12 album
is challenging and at times nerve-wracking.

But oh, the Pure Joy when a layout comes together is like no other!

I've been experimenting with making my own flowers, these are just the paper version of the rolled fabric flowers accented with pearls. I'm tickled with how the Maya Road scalloped edge envelope turned out. Let me know what you think of my sneak peek!

Loaded with Goodies ~ 1st Post in 2010

I am seriously going to have start scheduling posts!!! Since I made the decision to focus a lot more on CuStOm work until the wee ones are older, I have been working non-stop for many weeks now and I am LOOOOVIN it! This year I'm concentrating my efforts on Slowing down to speed up! What's that all about you ask? Well, in slowing down to get myself more organized and keep my priorities together, God, Family and then Business, I have seen an increase in my productivity. So, enough chatter and let me share what I've been up to! I'd have to say I have a penchant for baby stuff, so I was extremely giddy while working on these two mini albums...I think the covers turned out well.

While I haven't made up my mind yet, I'm thinking of starting another blog for my creative musings and keeping this one for promoting other crafty mompreneurs, so stay tuned for more details!

Welcoming Baby Etsy Style!

She's finally here! Our little Bundle of Joy arrived in January and it has been a whirlwind of activity around the house since she came home. My mom and dad arrived the day after we came home from the hospital and spent about 5 weeks with us. It was fabulous! I know, a lot of people are thinking those must have been 5 very long weeks but we all get along well and my folks love my husband. Plus, with three little bitties in the house, there was plenty for all to do! Another highlight was the 1st ever Etsy Virtual Baby Shower. What a fantastic idea! Another Etsymom told me about the Baby Shower, so I registered for it before the baby was born. Several Etsy shopowners graciously signed up to donate gifts to recent moms and moms-to-be. Then on January 28th, an online baby shower was held, introducing the moms, featuring some of the donor shops, and even playing "shower" games! I've already received 2 of my gifts. We got this cute, soft little "Brownie" bear from panapizza. And this sweet little bunny rabbit from Auntiejill. My good friend Melissa from Petal Heads sent me this gorgeous pink headband for our little bambina! We're blessed to be a part of the Etsy family and will no doubt be contributing as donors in the next shower! Welcome baby Spice!

**My Etsy shop will be reopening within a few weeks. Check back here for details on my huge reopening sale!