Friday, May 30, 2008

Margaritas Anyone?


I've been on a real card kick lately! It felt so good to pull out the paper and stickers and stamps. I haven't made cards in a long time, so this really had my creative ideas flowin'!

This is just one card that I felt I needed to share. I'll be posting more in my Playin' with Paper shop on Etsy over the next few weeks.

I unearthed my steckles for the "salted rim". Love it. :D

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Mommy & Me Coffee Break

I love when inspiration finds me in something so simple. :D

J & I started taking "coffee breaks" when we brought home the play kitchen. I would look at the menu and say "I NEED COFFEE!!!" and out from the play kitchen would come a small red plastic cup and the coffee pot. This quickly evolved into pouring water into the cups, and then bigger cups from the actual kitchen cupboard and so on. About 2 weeks ago, my "waiter" decided to sit down and take a break with me. He was so cute. He says "Mommy, I'm taking a coffee break too!" And this became a "time out" time, so to speak, for both of us. When things got too crazy around the house or I was getting frustrated I would announce "Lets take a coffee break!" and we'd pour something to drink and sit for a few minutes, giggling or talking or planning the rest of our day.

Well.. last week we were out and I came across these fabulous mugs. They are lightweight, really meant for kids to insert drawings into and I thought the perfect thing for our coffee breaks! We got them home and I picked out some fab Amy Butler paper (what else - haha) and had such a wonderful "gothic rose" mug for my coffee break, while J opted for some paper that had numbers & letters. Then it came to me.................FABRIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See, I would love to use paper. So versitile, and Lord knows I have enough of it, however, its not durable. at least not to sell. I don't have a laminating machine (hmmm.... no.. i'm not buying one. haha) but fabric I also have an endless supply of! So, a new product was born! :D

You can look for these goodies in the shop this week. I'll start with 6 fabrics and see if there is any interest. So far the collection will include: Mocha, Java, Non-Fat Latte, Pink Lemonade, Polka Dot & Monkey Business (ok, ok.. I was on a definately drink roll there, but I couldn't think of drink names for the last 2.)
If you have an idea, leave a comment! :D

Friday, May 16, 2008

Pretty n' Practical Totes


A little something new i've been working on.... I call them "Pretty n' Practical Totes". They are not a shoulder bag, but, perfect for quick outings, trendy lunch bags or even tossing your shoes in (for those who change into sneakers and have to walk a mile to work - Em! :D) I think that would be considered a fashion faux-pas, BUT, at least the tote would be fashionable!

I made one with a waterproof liner in the inside for J too. I can use it as a wetbag for the 'just in case accidents' or going to the pool or even lunch! And well, I could resist the goldfish :D


I just listed a few in my Etsy shop! Go check them out! You can see my other listings for coordinating fobs & mini wallets!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Playin' with Paper

Paper, chocolate... ahhhhh.. what a fab combination. I've been working on these over the past few weeks. They did great at the shows and make unique sudo-cards, a "sweet" spot to stash a gift card, or that favorite chocolate.

I'm in the process up uploading a few to my paper shop on Etsy. You'll have to go and scope them out.! A very tasty gift! The ones I have in the shop come with a Hershey chocolate bar. Just pull up on the ribbon and viola! Mmmmmmm

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

The Perfect Mug


Ah... my love for Starbucks grows deeper. A pink, white, cream & brown mug? How perfect for moi! I HAD TO have it! So very "My HodgePodgerie-ish". hahaha

It really takes so little.

And the winner is...............

Sorry! I almost forgot to post the winner of the secret little contest I was having during last month just to see who actually reads the blog. Not too many people do, but that doesn't make me not want to do it.. SO, Jacob helped me pick names - yep, old fashion style - fill up a small bowl with papers and pick.. So, LISA you are the winner! Email me your address and I will put your fabulous fob in tomorrow's mail!


Enjoy!!