0 What's cooking

We're working on things here around the Priest household, getting ready for the holidays. The tree will be going in the picture window in my front room but first we're removing the tint, adding new drapes and moving furniture. I'd like to break down all the crop tables for the holidays but DH doesn't want to. And then the next minute he says he wishes I would only do my crops once a quarter instead of once a month next year. I can't read him! LOL

My Black Friday Crop was canceled due to low attendance.  I am thankful for that extra day to kick back in PJs and rest. We went out shopping that evening and it was really fun to have a day of "nowhere to go and all day to get there". That rarely happens!
 
Speaking of crops, my next one is going to be January 7, 2011. I am looking forward to come slow weekends but you know me, if there is any down time, I might be booking a last minute potluck crop :) Hope you all enjoy the holidays. 

 

 

Turkey Day was spent at Disneyland to celebrate all the fall birthdays in my family, including mine. Matt got a free ride since his birthday is not until the Spring.  We enjoyed the not-so-crowded rides and attractions, taking it easy and enjoying some of the attractions we usually overlook. We even had turkey!! 

The front room is also full of kits in mid-kit, the middle of the kitting process, stacks of product I am going to be making new things with, and some projects for monthly kits. I am bringing them back December 1 (tomorrow!) so be on the look out for new kits. 

I've also been working on Art-Full Horizons, a joint venture with Donna Salazar and Laura Miller. We are offering the only all inclusive weekend crafting event that includes hotel, most meals (and gourmet food at that!) and all the classes from top instructors. Our early bird rate ends tomorrow!! Just put $75 down to hold your spot and lock in our low rate. Just to book the hotel on your own for the weekend would cost $500+ and doesn't include food, goodies, and all the classes you're getting. We have so many great things planned! Check it out here:  http://art-fullhorizons.blogspot.com

And finally I am beefing up the etsy shop for Christmas!! There are trees trees trees all over the place. Check out some of the new colors I brought in this year like Electric Blue, Sugar Plum, and Fairy Dust Pink. Plus there are lots of the super popular Vintage Pink trees! 

 

I am starting a new shop this December too if I have a moment. It's called "I See Monsters" ...more info Coming Soon!

Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season and see you soon!

 

0 72 Pages of Goodness!

Postcards from the Heart is a new class I am teaching at Collective Journey on December 12, 2010 at 1pm. 

 

This mini is packed with pockets, envelopes, fold outs, and more to make up over 72 pages inside!! We'll use the Bind It All and Crate Paper's Restoration paper line to create this gorgeous mini. This book can be used to document your photos for Project 365, as a vacation journal, or just as a great coffee table scrapbook. To sign up just call Collective Journey at 909-793-2200. Here are a couple more peeks :)

0 Nifty Gifties 2010 is here!

 Please join me at Cool Scrapbook Stuff in Poway, CA to create 6 easy to duplicate, affordable gift ideas! These ideas come in handy year round, not during the holidays. Plus  you'll get a free calendar from me. I only teach this class once a year at one store only so don't miss it!

Nifty Gifties 2010

Five Projects Plus a Bonus Calendar

December 11, 2010

10am-1pm

Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway, CA

Ph: 858-679-9100

Six easy to duplicate, affordable gift ideas for everyone on your list; teachers, coworkers, hostesses – these gifts are sure to please!  Please bring inks for distressing, wet adhesive, glue dots, 3D foam adhesive, tape runner, and a basic tool kit (trimmer, scissors). 

Happy Gifting!

0 Black Friday Specials!!!!

Black Friday Special is up in my etsy shop!!!!! 

BOGO on select kits!!!! 

Buy One, Get One Free* on these kits:

Sunkissed Summer

 Seaside Adventures

Twenty Pages In One Day 

Project 12x12 Copic 

Project 12x12 Stamping

Free kit must be of equal or lesser value than the one purchased. Buy ANY kit in my shop (including those listed above) and choose to receive one of the kits listed above for FREE. At checkout, type the name of the kit you want for free in the NOTES section.

AND...........................

   

for all orders over $50, receive one set of 8 decorative stick pins for FREE! 

(Please note: Free pin offer does not include custom colors. You can let me know what colors you want at checkout in the notes section or I will just include a randomly selected pack of pins.)

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0 Happy Thanksgiving

Thankful for God, thankful for family, thankful for friends, thankful we get to go to Disneyland, thankful to live free, thankful to do a job I love, thankful for a great hubby, thankful for life, and most of all, thankful for YOU!

Hope your day was fabulous and festive!

3 It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas...

...in the Hydrangea Hippo etsy shop. More trees in more colors are being added daily--get them before they are all sold out!! Almost half of them are gone and almost all of the pink is sold out so I am dyeing more today but they are going faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast. Want some? I'll draw one random winner on Black Friday to win a set of these trees!! Just leave a comment here about what you'd do with them if you had some and I will choose one winner :)

Happy Scrapping!

0 Spooky Button Spiders

Halloween has just passed so now's the perfect time to start scraping those wonderfully spooky photos. These spiders are easy to create and can be customized to your page using the Epiphany Crafts Shape Tool. I made the spiders on this layout with the Round 14 Shape Tool and a little bit of ric rac--easy peasy!

 

First you'll need to gather some supplies: Ric rac, paper to punch, the shape tool and the matching shapes.

I decided to use some Doodlebug Glitter Cardstock I had in my stash. Insert the paper into the Shape Tool. 

With the lid open, insert one of the shape from the sheet and press it into the paper with your finger. Place the insert into the tool and close the lid. Press down until you hear a click. Then flip the lid open, remove the insert, and remove the shape.

 

Now apply the shape to a Craft Glue Dot. Cut some small 1" or shorter pieces of matching mini ric rac trim. Stick the pieces to the Glue Dot on the back of the shape so they stick out on either side like legs. Repeat until the spider has 8 "legs".

After you've added all of the legs, apply the spider to another Craft Glue Dot and then add to your page. Easy peasy!!

Happy Creating!!