Festive Friday Blog Hop – Card 15

Welcome to your next stop on the Festive Friday Blog Hop.  You should have just came from Laura Davidson’s Blog – Laura Lee’s Dream. Owl – Snow Theme Card #15 ©2011 A.J.’s Digi Shoppewww.ajsdigishoppe.com Christmas OwlChristmas Owl can be found in the Owl Section of A.J.’s Digi Shoppe. Card Design: Amanda MarksDigital Stamp: Amanda Marks … Continue reading →

Vacation Week…

Believe or not Jeff has been on vacation this week.  I have gotten a ton of stuff done and the kids have had a blast chasing DADDY around.  My daughter did two shows this week one on Monday and one yesterday (yesterday went much better).  We went out to dinner on Monday we had pizza … Continue reading →

WIP – Wednesday – Christmas Ornaments

You read that right I am starting on Christmas Ornaments and actually have several completed before September (YAY – ME!)  Last year I made several ornaments and donated 50% of the proceeds to charity.  The only ornaments I was able to complete last year were the Star for The Trevor Project, the Snowman for St. … Continue reading →

Let the Weeks of Cake (and Ice Cream) Begin…

It usually starts August 4th with our Anniversary and continues through Labor Day.    A couple weeks break and more cake then the holidays.  Yep that is how many birthdays we have in a small period of time.  This week I am making cupcakes not just any cupcakes but Vegan-Friendly German Chocolate Cake.  Many of you … Continue reading →

Weekend wrap up…

Well I started on Christmas ornaments for my Etsy Store, I have made 7 so far (5 are pictured).  All are in various states of completion.  I have only one that is complete (and since that is my next paperclay blog post – I am not going to show a picture of that one). I … Continue reading →

I’m on PLAID Paints Blog

Many of you know I only use craft paint when I paint, so after all this time I post one of my painting on PLAID Paints Facebook Wall.  Within 24 hours I was asked if I wanted to be featured on their blog (me, dancing and screaming as I typed – YES!  YES!  YES!)  I … Continue reading →

Paperclay Princess Gift Tag/Ornament

My daughter was invited to a “Princess Themed” Birthday Party a couple of weekends ago.  I always try and do something handmade for the kids.  I honestly don’t know how many people really appreciate this but I know if my child got something like this I would cherish it.  My daughter has a Princess stencil … Continue reading →

Triadic Color Scheme Faux Stained Glass

My daughter who is 5 decided she wanted to do a show on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pmEST until school starts. I set up my Ustream Channel for her and let her do her own thing.  My only rule was she needed to teach or learn something.  I found an awesome idea on Pinterest from … Continue reading →