my new bike

My New Bike

Just got a new bicycle, helmet and basket. Planning on riding my bike to the Armenian grocery store, trader joes, bank and post office during the week. I might even ride it further once I get the feel of it. I love it! It is white and lime green. $229 at Target :)

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Make it: Valentine Bubbles

Valentine Bubble Wand

Materials:
Mod Podge matte
Bubble wand
Foam paintbrush
Scissors
Hot glue
Decorative paper
Ribbon or trim

Steps:
Cut a piece of paper to fit around the bubble wand. Apply Mod Podge to the back of the paper, wrap around the wand and top coat with a second layer of Mod Podge.

Once dry, glue ribbons around the top and bottom.

Hot Glue Gun Helpers launching at CHA!!

We are so excited!! The response has been so over whelming and thrilling. Most of the major retailers are going gaga for them! I might need to pinch myself. Learn more about our tools here!

Tuesday's Activities at CHA

CHA Winter Show

Tuesday - January 26

10:00 - 6:00
Plaid Booth #2817

Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

3:15
Filming the Great Tool Hunt
with When Creativity Knocks

Make a Baby Snapuit in Under One Minute.

Make a Baby Snapsuit in Under One Minute? yes...you...can! Check out the video where I use an iron-on to trick out a baby snapsuit.

Here is a quick video from my book signing/make and take at the Lark Books booth at CHA. The video was made the lovely team at Paper Craft Planet!

CHA - Set up and Day 1 Pics

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This will be the Plaid CHA booth.

Barnes and Noble Load In.


I'll be signing Bow Wow WOW on Saturday at 4-5.

Bow Wow WOW!

Hubby helped us load in! XO

Vickie Howell's New Book - lots of crafty interviews - including mine.

The double Stitch Twins

Candie Cooper and her new book.

Mod Podge GIVEAWAY.

#1 fan Jilian

The 3 Kathy's, Cathie's and Cathy's. (and Steve our hero)

Kathy - Crafty Chica
Cathy of California
Me

My new Book!!!

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Laura Kelly designer of Peeps.

lark Books - Love the Make and Take Sign.



FUN Talents and Ideas

Craft-o-rama

Maria, Stefanie and me.

Us with Candie. She is always ready for a smile, a laugh, a hug, an understanding look and a mean a$$ craft project.

Monday's Activities at CHA

CHA Winter Show

Monday - January 25

10:00 - 6:00
Plaid Booth #2817

Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

Sunday's Activities at CHA

CHA Winter Show

Sunday - January 24nd

10:00 - 6:00
Plaid Booth #2817

Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

Saturday's Activities at CHA

CHA - Craft Supershow

Saturday - January 23nd

10:00 - 11:00
Plaid Booth #2817

Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

Noon-1:00
Craft Theater
1960's trends
Peace Sign Make and Take
Q&A

2:00 - 3:00
Plaid Booth #2817

Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

3:00 - 4:00
Lark Books Booth #655
Baby Snapsuit Make and Take
Sneak Peek at 101 Snappy Fashions

4:00-4:30
Barnes and Noble Booth
(next to Lark Books)
Book Signing

5:00 - 6:00
Plaid Booth #2817

Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

Friday's Activities at CHA

CHA - Craft Supershow

Friday - January 22nd

Noon - 3:00

Plaid Booth #2817

Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

4:00 - 4:45
Craft Star Station
The Trend of Messaging
Chalkboard Paint
Altering Cork Boards
Q&A

5:00 - 8:00
Plaid Booth #2817
Hot Glue Gun Helpers
Candy Filled Cupcakes
Mod Podge Make and Take

My New Hot Glue Tools!

Finally, after a year of dreaming, working and tweaking details, I am pleased to announce Hot Glue Gun Helpers are finally available!  Visit our official shop here!

What are Hot Glue Gun Helpers?

Craft mat and tools for working with hot glue.

Protect your work surface and your fingers.

Heat-resistant and non-stick.

Use a small drop of glue for tiny gluing.

Press into hot glue with no risk of burns.

Also works with
Mod Podge
FolkArt Paint
Embossing
Craft Glue

The Craft Mat
Protects work surface.
Acts as a landing pad for a heated glue gun.
Heat resistant mat that hot glue will not stick to.
Cooled hot glue peels clean from the mat.
Washes clean with soap and water.
Can be rolled for storage.
Stain resistant.


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Finger Caps
Multiple Sizes - S, M, L, XL
Protects tips of fingers while pressing.
Hot Glue will not stick to the finger caps.
Allows for “faster crafting”: your fingers are protected.
Heat resistant and nonrestrictive.
Helpful for beginner crafters.
Helpful for crafters with arthritis.

Pointed Paddle
Heat resistant and non-stick.
Tips allow for using a small drop of glue.
Paddle end allows for a soft press.
(Floral crafts: The paddle will not crush the petals.)
The long wand allows for the user to reach into “nooks and crannies.”

Non-Stick Tweezers
Allows the user to place small items (rhinestones & beads) into hot glue.
Heat resistant tip that Hot Glue will not stick to.
Better placement of items: the tweezer offers more control than fingers.

Press Wand

Heat resistant and non-stick.

Allows for a firm heavy-duty press.
Easy for the user to grip around or press from the top.
Allows the user to smear hot glue.

Crafty Links and Friends!

About Family Crafts
Sherri shares a collection of craft projects, all made from fleece fleece fabric. You can make everything from Sleeved Blankets for yourself and your pet to simple hats and scarves.

Alexa Westerfield a.k.a. Swelldesigner
Get into the early Valentine spirit with these colorful and cute Valentine brooches!

Cathie Filian
Check out Cathie's CHA plans! Her new book 101 Snappy Fashions and her new product line will be unveiled.

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week Craftside's got tutorials on how to make a paw print place mat, a tasty "bite" from the new book The Designer's Graphic Stew, how to sew a neckband into a neckline, all the CHA author details and how to make a scratching box for your cat.

Crafty Princess Diaries
Is it really possible to quit your day job and become a full-time crafter?

Cross Stitch at About.com
Cutesy Cross Stitch not your style? Seeking stitches for your sarcastic friends and family members? Check out Connie's snarky stitchery patterns for a refreshing change of pace that avoids an X rating.

Farm Girl Roots, City Girl Style
Learn to make Linda's favorite baby-quilt standby--Baby Blocks.

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
It's Chipboard Week at The Impatient Crafter and Madge throws down an 80s inspired mixed media necklace for iLoveToCreate!

Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi's shibori fabric is finished...and it was easy to make!

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
See how I use some fun Sweater Surgery and button flowers to dress up a clutch and check out my Craft Super Show and CHA Schedule so you can join me in Customizing a Greeting Card Album and making all sorts of goodies with recycled wool felted sweaters.

The Artful Crafter
The Artful Crafter Are you sometimes frazzled by all the demands for your time? Here's Eileen's plan to make more time for her art.

The Crochet Dude
Drew reviews Arctic Lace by Donna Druchunas, and enter to win some lace weight qiviut!

Spring Apron for Better Homes and Gardens

Appliqued Spring Apron

Visit this link at Better Homes and Gardens for my easy Appliqued Spring Apron tutorial. For this project I used a store bought apron and embellished it with silk screened appliques.

Close up details.

I also added extra ribbons and bows.

Tote Bag for Better Homes and Gardens

Visit Better Homes and Gardens for my easy tutorial on how to whip up this tote bag and ribbon key finder.

Life

I once worked with a man (you know him). He was fiercely male, stood up for himself and said NO. Over the years, I have told stories about how he was a jerk. I have changed my mind about “him” and no longer believe he was a jerk. I believe he was smart. (He was named Jones in a Movie)

CHA - Just a Week Away!

CHA is just days away! Steve and I will be at both the CraftSuperShow and CHA. It is going to be busy and so much fun.

In the Plaid booth, we are designing a huge Spring fashion 2010 display that uses Mod Podge and Mod Podge Dimensional Magic as the foundation for all the projects. The designs are still top secret at the moment - I'll take pics as soon as we hit the convention floor.

We are also unveiling out new product line!!! We have been working on this idea for over a year and we are finally nearing the finish line and the point where I get to share it with you!!!

Everyday we will be doing a "Fillables Make and Take" in the Plaid booth with M&M's, Mod Podge and my new product line.

We have lots of fun things we are doing for CHA. On Friday, January 22 (4:00-4:45) at the Craft Star Station we are giving a presentation on family communication and messaging. On Saturaday, January 23 (noon-1:00) we are doing a Make and Take and Q&A for 100 people. It is first come first sever so get to the Craft Supershow Theater a little early.

In the Lark Books booth my new book, 101 Snappy Fashions, will premier. On Saturday, January 23 (4:00-5:00) I'll be signing books and doing a Baby Snapsuit Make and Take. Pop by and make your own with fabric paints and cool iron-ons.

Our CHA Schedule
Friday, January 22

Friday, January 22

Noon - 3:00
5:00 - 8:00

Plaid Booth #2817
M&M Candy & Mod Podge Make and Take

Friday January 22
4:00 - 4:45

Craft Star Station
The Trend of Messaging
Chalkboard Paint
Altering Cork Boards
Q&A

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Our CHA Schedule
Saturday, January 23

Saturday, January 23
10:00 - 11:00
2:00 - 3:00
5:00 - 6:00

Plaid Booth #2817
M&M Candy & Mod Podge Make and Take

Saturday, January 23
Noon - 1:00

Craft Theater
Peace Sign Make and Take
Q&A

Saturday - Jan 23
3:00 - 4:00

Lark Books Booth
Snapsuit Make and Take

4:00 - 5:00
Barnes and Noble
Book Signing

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Our CHA Schedule
Sunday, January 24
Monday, January 25
Tuesday, January 26

Join us each day in the Plaid Booth!

10:00 - 6:00

Plaid Booth #2817
M&M Candy & Mod Podge Make and Take
Plaid Booth
Make and Take