Mommy Card

OMG - I am so bad at this blogging thing.  Too much time between post.  I promised myself that I would try to do better so here goes.

My card inventory is sorely lacking so I am going to spend some time restocking.  I thought I would start at the beginning with baby cards since I recently received New Arrival with my Cricut rewards.

CARD #1 - New Mommy

I promise one day I will get the lighting thing figured out.

School gifts

I have finally completed the gifts for school.  Twenty two altered composition books for my students completed and wrapped.  Started the office gifts last night and finished them today.  Nine calendars with gift bags.  Nothing like waiting until the last minute.  They were quick and easy but I don't think they look too bad.

Now to finish addressing the Christmas cards, complete picture frames, and two scrapbooks.  What are you working on?

I am so excited. I received my first blog award.  A big thank you to Maria from http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com.  I am so honored you shared this with me.

Here are the rules to this award

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award

2. Share 8 things about yourself

3. Pay it forward to 8 blogs you have just recently discovered

4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about the award

So, 8 things about me:

1: I am a Dyslexia teacher.

2: I  am married to a man who spoils me a great deal.

3: I have lost 90 pounds and kept it off for 4 years.

4: I can knit, crochet, tat, cross stitch, and do needlepoint

5: I am a big shop-aholic.

6: I have one son.

7: I am a middle child, brother is 2 1/2 years older, sister is 2 1/2 years younger

8: I love to travel.

Here are the 8 blogs I would like to pay it forward to:

http://www.scrapadoodledee.blogspot.com

http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

http://www.craftingwithcristina.com

http://www.cricutyourclassroom.com

http://koalatkreations.blogspot.com

 http://www.kricutkrazy.com

 http://www.lovelightandpeacebonnie.blogspot.com

http://www.krazyquilling.com

 Maria, thank you again.  I so appreciate you and all the wonderful people who look at my blog.

Hugs,

Vanessa

Thanksgiving

I will be spending my Thanksgiving at the deer lease with my family.  Deer hunting is not at the top of my list for fun but being with my family on this special day is well worth it.

I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.  We are truly blessed to be able to share our passion of crafting.  I have learned so much from the many forums and blogs that I have visited. 

Before we eat our meal on Thanksgiving, we go around the table and say what we are thankful for this year.  This year along with the many blessings of my family  I will be adding all the people I have admired through this wonderful invention of the internet and all the people I have met through the Houston Swarms. You have made the light in my life brighter.

Happy Thanksgiving

Whew! It's over.

The arts and craft show is finally over and I spent today catching up on some laundry and house cleaning.  Where does all the dust come from?  I think it grows.  Anyway, here are some pictures of my set up,

Since this was my first craft show, I really didn't know what a good day was or what a bad day was.  Many of the vendors there said it was not the most successful show.  I, on the other hand, consider it very successful.  I had a great experience, met some very nice people, made enough to cover the cost of the booth, and most of all I had a lot of fun.

An Arts and Craft Show

My Mom and I decided to participate in an arts and craft show in her small town.  Of course, we waited until the last minute to decide.  So, for the last month or so I have been busy making some stuff to have in our booth.  Here are a few of the items.

Matchbook Calendars

Glitter Ornaments

Altered Composition Books

 Notepads made from index cards.

Bookmarks

 Binder clip photo/note holders

Post it note holders

A few wall hangings

Some Magnetic Boards made from roof sheeting I purchased at Lowes.

My mom will also be adding a few of her craft items.  Stay tuned tomorrow to find out how we did.

Houston Circle Swarm

I had the most wonderful time Saturday at the Houston Circle Swarm.  It was great to finally meet in person so many of the people I have come to know on the message board.  A huge thanks to Debbie for putting this all together.  Our special guest was Michael from Provo Craft.  He did a fantastic job listening to us and answering as many questions as he could.  Thank you Michael and Debbie for all the great prizes.

Here is a short tour of our day.

Milli made the cutest bughead from cupcakes.

Esther and I helped with the check-in.  Thanks Esther for the great conversation.  I hope we can do it again.

Debbie made everyone a goodie bag and name tag.

 

Michael from Provo Craft and Debbie. 

Both Debbie and Michael shared some wonderful prizes.  Everything from rolls of vinyl to an Imagine.

Michael also received a gift -- Texas style.

Lunch was brought in from Central Market.  Not only was it delicious, but there was plenty to fill you up for an afternoon of visiting with other circlets.

Michael was so great about talking to all of us.  I don't think he actually made it out of the kitchen.

Even though I spent most of my time talking, there were some dedicated crafters who actually got some work done.

Well, there you have it, a day at a swarm. This swarm was absolutely the best.  I can't wait for the next one.