Creating a Craft Room #1

Part of the battle of getting my craft room looking the way I want it too and having my tools ready to grab, I decided to use vinyl and paint to add some pizazz. The first one is a Pampered Chef tool caddy and the second one is from Michaels. I really like the colors. More ideas to come to show off my craft space

New Zutter Books

Having fun creating or recreating themed books for others to make. This darling leprechaun made his appearance again. A great place to showcase those St. Patricks Day pictures.


New to the group is this Pot of Gold. Each coin is attached to a fun saying about luck. This would be great if you wanted to add your own journaling or talk about the photos in the album




The bunny and the egg were redone withh current papers from 3 Bugs and American Crafts. The new papers created and brand new look and were alot of fun.

Disney Kits for Sale

I am in the midst of creating kits for this fun Disney book. Would you like a kit, that will come with instructions and everything pre-cut?

Kit cost $35 plus $7 shipping.
Pay via paypal using craftifaye@sbcglobal.net

All kits will be mailed out next Monday.

This is over 12 inches long and about 6 inches high
Page size is 4 inches high and varies 2 inches - 12 inches.
Thanks for looking.

Daisy and the snow

I just love watching her. She loves the snow and just happen to have my cell phone handy when she decided to roll around in it. As you see, she was enjoying herself.

December through my I-Phone

I kept my I-Phone close during the month of December and took pictures to show what happened in my world. I then put together this digital layout. Fun, fun, fun!!!

Canvas Frames = Mini Tabletop Albums

This was a really fun project. I took two 8x10 canvas' and started creating hinged albums for Christmas pictures.

First I painted the edges and inside the back side of the frames.
Second I cut paper to fit each section and adhered it with Modge Podge
These steps are time consuming because everything has to dry.




I took page protectors for 6x6 albums and created mini albums to fit snug into the inner part of the frame. I did have to cut the width down to fit.
I used chipboard to make the album base and then used brads to hold it all together. Used coordinating papers to create pages.

I printed up some Christmas song lyrics and added those and some flowers to create something special.



These attach together with a hinge and you have an instant album that can be left open or stored away on a book shelf. Have fun and creating something wonderful. The possibilities are endless

New Year and New Goals

I have to say that there is so much on my mind. Some things I can share and others that I can't. Change is looming - I am optimistic that it will all be good. One thing I have not done enough of, is creating. I have so much to do and so many great tools to use and I am missing this key component of who I am.
So, watch here and I will show you the cool things I am creating and also review the tools I use. So many times we have things we never use cause we don't know how to or we just don't use them.
My first goal is to get this area I call a craft room in order so that get down to just creating.
I will show some before and after shots of how all this came together and hope to inspire others in their creative space.
That being said, some major health issues still loom and a medicine adjustment can make life hard but as long as I can create and share, then I am a happy girl.
Would love to hear about what you all are working on and what does 2012 hold for you. First thing to do is create an idea journal to keep notes of ideas when they spark. Creating is my word - just keep creating.
Happy New Year and God Bless you all

My Year in Words

Here is a list of the words I used the most during 2011
Says alot,

Week Fifty Two - Gratitude

Saturday December 24th - I am grateful that I can express my love through things that I can create
Sunday December 25th - I am grateful that God sent His son and time to spend with my awesome family
Monday December 26th - I am grateful for miracles. God kept watch over my sweet cousin and she is getting better
Tuesday December 27th - I am grateful for my friend Karen, who blessed me so much today. Thanks Karen.
Wednesday December 28th - I am grateful for my friends - they keep me strong during very hard times.
Thursday December 29th - I am grateful for laughter
Friday December 30th - I am grateful for clarity and hope.
Saturday December 31st - I am grateful for the end of 2011

Week Fifty One - Gratitude

Saturday December 17th - I am grateful for a special gift from our church tonight, it is just tough to realize that we are one of those families. Thank you Summit, it was a blessing to us.
Sunday December 18th - I am grateful for great bargains right before Christmas
Monday December 19th - I am grateful that Christmas cards are done and ready to mail tomorrow
Tuesday December 20th - I am grateful for the power of prayer
Wednesday December 21st - I am grateful for friends who care
Thursday December 22nd - I am grateful for fun times to create and relax
Friday December 23rd - I am grateful for time to stop and breathe

Week Fifty - Gratitude

Saturday December 10th - I am grateful that I have kept up with this gratitude journal
Sunday December 11th - I am grateful for a great afternoon with my friends cropping
Monday December 12th - I am grateful for Jodi's laughter - she just cracked me up today
Tuesday December 13th - I am grateful for crackers when my tummy is upset.
Wednesday December 14th - I am grateful for friends near and far
Thursday December 15th - I am grateful for time to create and getting my hands messy
Friday December 16th - I am grateful for a sweet letter from my IU friend Pam, reminds me that I am doing it right. Thank God for those really special moments.

Week Forty Nine - Gratitude

Saturday December 3rd - Grateful for church tonight - I was inspired and blessed
Sunday December 4th - Grateful for our Christmas tree - it just makes me smile
Monday December 5th - I am grateful fow a quiet afternoon, I went through and created the Christmas card list - looking forward to connecting with all our friends and family
Tuesday December 6th - I am grateful that Emma is doing so much better
Wednesday December 7th - I am grateful for those who protect our country and our freedom. God bless those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor
Thursday December 8th - I am grateful for time with friends as we remember the life of Brian Hurn, my friend Colleen's husband.
Friday December 9th - I am grateful for the small things that make life easier.