Christmas Copic Classes

Well the beginner Copic classes for November and December at Paper Nation are over and it has been very good to get back into teaching again. I am working on some new beginner boards and an exciting new advanced class. Since the basic class we have teaches many advanced tecniques, the advanced class is sure to give even the most advanced Copic user something new to learn.

Warm Winter Wishes

Warm Winter Wishes...Uh...ya in September! In preparation for some upcoming classes at Paper Nation, I spent the day creating, trying to get myself back into the swing of things. Today, with our record setting heat I was thinking about winter and this is what I created :)

Hello

Oh my goodness, has it really been since January since I've blogged? How does the time fly by so fast??

Well it's been a busy few months and I am happy to announce that I am back in full crafting mode which will mean a lot more blog updates!

I have been contemplating the idea of teaching again for quite some time and after several chats with Bryan at Paper Nation I have decided that it's time once again to teach. Bryan is in the process of bringing in Copic Markers and Whipper Snapper Stamps for some exciting new classes this fall. For those of you that have taken my classes before, you know how excited I am about these 2 products. I'm sure you can see me jumping in my chair right now!
 (((HAPPY DANCE)))

Here are a few pictures of some of my latest creations...which I am also happy to announce are being sold at Paper Nation

Enjoy!.

Saturday Night Creation

Today was a shopping day, and a day for running into a few people I haven't seen in quite some time, hi Judy :) I went to 3 stores collecting all sorts of fun goodies. Among those goodies were some papers needed to complete a few cards with some old samples I had laying around. If you could see my paper collection you might laugh at this but really, I didn't have anything that matched! Rarely do I pick paper second, but since these were samples I made, paper wasn't a thought at the time. It is never an easy task trying to find paper to match something you have already made but I think this one turned out pretty good. The image is an old Provo Craft stamp colored with Copics and then accented with Flower Soft. What do you think?




Love Is In The Air

Well for some people it is anyway...I'm still searching for my Valentine...or maybe just waiting for him to choose me. :) Here is a past class sample I thought I would share, after all Valentines day is ONLY 18 days away. This sample can also be found on the Whipper Snapper Designs gallery.

PNE Fun Photo

Chelsea has never been very brave and usually has to be talked into trying new things, especially scary rides. This year at the PNE she seemed very open to trying most of the rides. West Coast Amusements brings in extra rides for the PNE this one is named Fireball. I snapped this photo sitting across from her as we were upside down. WHAT A FACE!

New Post...Old Layout, I Miss Scrapbooking

I haven't scrapbooked in well over 2 years so this layout is definitely not current however I thought I would share it anyway. These are some of my favorite photos. I hope to start scrapbooking again soon, as time permits. Maybe posting a few of these layouts will get me in the mood again...I think it's already working :)

I'm Back!!!! Anybody still reading this?

Yes, that's right...I'm back and in full swing! It's been quite an adventure for me the past two years. I took some time away from crafting and blogging, setting my priorities etc. New job, new home, newly single, new life and now that I have everything in place I finally have time to do what I love and I am so happy to be back at it.


Once again I have been making some cards for Whipper Snapper and playing around with my Copic Markers. I have been playing with some fun techniques and I'm so excitied about the designs I have been able to make this time around. Here are a few samples!







I can't wait to share all of my new designs. I'm not making any more promises about updating this site but I am planning on staying active now :) Come back soon!!

HELLO!!!!

Ok, really I am still alive. Life has been a little crazy the past few months. After leaving the scrapbook store in January to work in a financial planning office, I found another job in March that is only 15 minutes from home which saves me about 3 hours a day in travel time, not to mention the fuel costs. I have been training once again for this new job (this time in healthcare) and it has kept me very busy and tired, but I love it :) I am now working half the number of hours I used to work and bring home 50% more money...who wouldn't like that!

On top of the new jobs, since the weather has gotten a little nicer I've been in the garden and fixing up the backyard so we can enjoy our meals outside again. Nothing better that eating outside on a warm day. My baskets and planters are all planted.....12 of them in all. I also have converted a water fountain into a planter which looks lovely every year. Once the plants start to grow in I will post some pictures.

I do keep saying this but I promise I will be updating this blog a little more often. I have also been very busy with teaching and creating so below are a few samples of what I have been working on. Please come back often, there will be more very soon!

Copic Color Chart

For those who have attended my classes and were wanting my custom Copic color chart for the original markers, I have it ready. Please contact me if you would like me to send it to you.