Change is GOOD~CHA & News~

Back from CHA.. and finally getting back into work.  I will post a few photos here & there.


I needed a new photo of Tim Holtz & Me.. I was lucky to hang with him, Mario,
Claudine, Wendy, Jenni, and Nancy on my first day at CHA.

I spent most of my days in seminars, meetings, and workshops,  but I did shop too~  I placed orders with 10 manufactures and have accounts set up with over 60 companies.. it was too hard to choose which I wanted to go with so.. I decided to pick all of my favorites!   The first items to arrive will be from Canvas Corp and Buttons etc...   Don't worry I did order from Ranger & Tim Holtz as promised.  For my local crafty friends I will be setting up that long awaited shop right next to
my classroom area.   I started to shop for display items already~



Love her.. I was stalking her this time~  I can't say who it is just yet, since I have a question
on my FB page regarding this photo..  Although my crafty blogging friends will know who this is.

Just like any other business, change is good and bad.  I love change, and I think my changes will be
good ones~    I just don't like all the time and work that goes with it~  I am in the process of making some big changes to my business but it will take a while.  First change will be a new logo, yep finally got someone working on it and I am really excited to have something fresh and new.
I am also moving over to Word press and adding a store to my new site.  WOW that's a lot~ 
~New Site, New Logo, New Store & New Friends~

At CHA this year I met and finally met in person some wonderful people who I know I will be friends with forever~  Susan you are the best... I know we will remain friends, business pals, and garbage collectors~ for a long time~lol                      It's Michelob Ultra time~

1 more week to win the Blog Candy~ Tim, Cosmo & Maya!

I love Tim Holtz, Cosmo Cricket, and Maya Road!  So I decided I should share some of the products I love with one lucky follower!  This blog candy consists of: 
Tim Holtz Distressables 2 (awesome book)
Tim Holtz Type Charms
Tim Holtz Game Spinners
Cosmo Cricket 6 page blackboard chipboard book
Maya Road mini stamp set
Maya Road 2 yards of red pom pom ribbon

All of my blog candy items are new!  All you have to do is become a follower, post my blog candy on your blog with a link back to my candy, and leave a comment.  I love giving away blog candy but I have to say this is one of my favorite sets yet!  Good Luck.. I'll be drawing a winner on June 21st!

Melissa Frances Layout for Hannah's

Products I used:  Melissa Frances patterned papers: Ebony, Flora, Pearl, Essie and Pink Card stock, Little Yellow Bicycle Heart Paper Doilies,  Melissa Frances Trinkets & Baubles, Kaiser crafts pearl Brads,  Title: Thickers Regards, Tim Holtz pin, Lost & Found Market Street Princess Trims: Twine & Gathered Crepe, Tim Holtz sizzix folder for embossing, Tim Holtz dies used: Sewing Room, Tattered Florals & Movers/Shapers, and a Sizzix Hearts Die, Glimmer Mists, and a needle was used for the sewing. 

Challenges:
Bakers Twine:  Alys Sunday challenge
Bingo Cards: 2 sisters challenge
Stitching:  The secret crafter Saturday's Challenge
Homemade/Handmade Embellishments:  Frosted Designs: fabulous-friday
2 die cuts, Emboss & Clear Bling: If The Shoe Fits Scrap It
Use Dots:  Craft your passion challenges
Lots of Layers: Cupcake craft challenges
Pearls:  A gem of a challenge
3 PP, 3 flowers, 3 sparklys, 1 ribbon: Stamp, Scrap & Doodle 
Adorable: Wee Memories Challenge
1-2-3:  Crafty Creations challenge

Tim Holtz product in Hobby Lobby!

This is just a small section of the Tim Holtz products at my local Hobby Lobby.  They are adding so many new things.  I no longer have to drive to Illinois for some of my favorite products.  I can also start up scrapbooking classes using his products.  I have one in 2 weeks.  Can't wait to show you the layout.  They also have Dear Lizzy ribbon, I can't wait to see what they get next week.