Craftroom pictures

I have been doing many things over the last few months I just haven't gotten around to posting any of the things that I've made on here. I have been drawing and just doing all kinds of stuff. I do finally have my craftroom. It isn't exactly how I want it but, it's way better then working on the kitchen table like I used to. Here are a few pics from inside my favorite room in the house. Or as our German Shepherd thinks, " Her bedroom".

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Still adding to this and updating

I'm just super super busy running and doing other things. Actually creating items so I haven't had the time to update the blog like I have wanted to but, I am slowly getting there. Right now I'm in the process of making a Halloween Topiary and it's killer!!! I did take a break from doing that yesterday and I drew up a picture of Aldis Hodge for a slide show that is going to be given to him for his birthday. It's very theraputic to sit down and draw. I have been loving using my Copic Markers I use them for everything now. I will be also adding the picture of Aldis to the blog and the three that I've done of Christian Kane I will also be adding just as soon as I get everything else posted on here. Thanks for stopping on by again. Michelle

Glass Etching Christmas Gifts Baking Dishes

I haven't done alot of Glass Etching but, wow is it alot of fun. The product that I used was the one shown on the right. It's made by Armour Etch and it's so simple to use. What I did first was I used my Gypsy and I designed my layout.

Then I cut the designs out onto some vinyl. After cutting the vinyl then I applied the images onto the glass baking dishes.

Next I applied the Etching cream to the image being careful not to get it where I didn't want it. Also if you do this make sure you were gloves and protect your clothes and eyes. Etching cream is very harmful so please use with care.

I waited for the cream to work which was about 5mins for me then I rinsed the cream off and washed the baking dish and it was finished!!! It really was super easy and they all came out great. They made really neat Christmas gifts too. I'd have to say that is glass etching is something that you've wanted to try then by all means give it a try. The best part about it is, it's permanent and its also dishwasher safe.

Yes I'm Back in Crafting Action Finally

LOL....I just wanted to let y'all know that yes. I have been a very busy crafting bee lately. I have soooo many cool and new projects that I've been working on and I'm working really hard to get everything uploaded on here. Just bare with me and I swear you wont be disappointed. Just really quick (yeah right, I don't do anything really quick). I will be attempting to have the Spinal Chord Stimulator re-implanted. That will be taking place the end of October so I will be in and out then but, I'm hoping there wont be any complications this time and that I will be able to get into the craft room then as well because I have soooooo very many crafty ideas I want to do. Please be sure to stop back frequently so that you can see what I've been up to and let me know what you think. Take Care, Michelle

Copic Marker Wallets

Has anyone out there tried any of the wallets out there for your Copic Markers?  I recently had my hubby get me two of the clear acrylic storage boxes for my Copics and I turned them on their sides and used them but, when I pull out the one I want the rest will slide out. So I'm looking into getting the empty Copic wallets that hold 72 markers they Run around $30.00 each and I'm gonna fill up about three of them with all the markers that I have. I was hoping to get some input before I spend all that cash on them I dont want to waste any money.  Don't mind spending it on something good because I love my Copics and want to keep them nice.
Again thanks so much for stopping on by today.  Keep on creating.  The world needs crafty people in it!!! Michelle

Leverage's very own Eliot Spencer

The Official "UnOfficial " Eliot Symbol

Okay in honor of Actor/Singer Christian Kane's B-Day I'm finally getting around to posting the pictures of the Eliot Symbol that I made for my daughter who loves the Eliot character. If you don't know Eliot is the name of the character that Christian plays on TNT's Leverage.  (Awesome TV Drama if you don't already watch, you should!!!)  I wish I could remember which episode it was I thought I did but, I'm not sure so I'm not even going to try to even think about it anymore but, I do know it was in one of the episodes last season.

Anyway onto the Symbol

Here's the front while it's lit up!

If your familiar with the show then you know that Eliot is "The Hitter".  So that's why I went with the fist.  When I saw the fist I knew I had to use that for the Eliot Symbol.

I cut out the pieces using my Cricut Machine of course.

Here's a shot of the top

Here's the right side!

The left side!



And, Now for the best part of this project.  It was so hard to get a good picture of this while it was lit up but I managed to get a halfway descent one of it. 

In the picture you can't really tell how large it is but this thing when lit up is about 4 feet wide by about 3 feet high.  It looks awesome.

Lit Up Eliot Spencer Symbol


The best thing about this is it made my daughters day and, when you get down to it.  Isn't that what its all about anyway?

Thanks so much for stopping on by today I appreciate it.
I know I've been MIA on everything lately but, I'm just really wiped out STILL so I'm taking it easy even though I'm not posting on here doesn't mean I'm not crafting I am just not as much.

Take Care,  oh and again a  huge Happy Birthday wishes to Christian.

Christian!!!!


  We love you and your music.  For those of you who aren't familiar with his music give it a listen you wont be disappointed and it's safe to say you'll end up being another one of the every growning group of Kaniacs!!!!

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I've been up to alot lately

I know it doesn't look like I've been doing much by the looks of things around here but, you'll be happy to hear that....I'm starting to feel better.  With that said, I've been working on getting my craft room organized and that has proven to be a tall order but, its getting there.  I've also decided that i'm going to be hitting up a craft fair thats up my way come May of this year.
    I'm also going to be lending a hand with a few charities.  I'm not at liberty to say which ones they are just yet.  Give me a week or so and i'll let you know.
    Also I know that i've had a few ghost visitors to my blog lately and I just wanted to put up a hug:e thank you for actually saying you were going to stop by and then
 doing so. l really appreciate it and for enjoying it so much that you went so far as to share with a friend who you thought would be interested as well so thanks for that.

So, What have I been up to?

First off,   I'm soooo sorry for not coming around as much as I was before but, if you can remember.... I had that issue with my Anemia.  Well, I'm still very much wiped out so I am busy doing other things.  I know shame on me how could I.

I am still creating when I have the extra energy and I'm making up a whole bunch of items for the Craft Fair this May.  I will be posting pictures of everything as soon as I get them all taken.... I'm leaning towards just doing everthing all at once.

Thanks for still checking in and for all of the well wishes....  My readers are the best!!!!
Michelle

Christmas Banner "NOEL"

Christmas Banner

"NOEL"

I'm not sure if you've seen this or not but Provo Craft, the makers of The Original Cricut, The Cricut Expression, The Imagine (which I will be purchasing sometime after the holidays, next year at some point) and my other favorite is the Gypsy!!!

Long story short they have come out with this cartridge:

 

I just love this cartridge for making banners..... so cute!!!  I highly reccomend this cartridge. 

I'm going to make this a really quick post.... I have dinner going.  If you really want to know the deets on the banner just leave me a comment and I'll get to it after the holiday.  I made this to hang between our living room and dining room area so I wanted it to a double sided banner. 

Here's the one side:

And here is the other side:

This is the side of the banner that shows into our Living room where our Christmas Tree is... see it's on.

Before I get to the pictures of the Christmas tree I'm going to show you a few close up shots of the banner so that you can see the details on it.  I inked the edges of the letters.  The letters were taken from the BlackLetter Cricut Cartridge.  I also added some silver stickles to the letters... I think they came out so cute.

For the Holly Berries I used some very small Martha Stewart beads... these things are so cool but, boy do they roll everywhere!!! 

Okay now here's the picture of our Christmas Tree for this year.

It's a real one BABY!!!!  Don't mind the blue sheet that it's sitting on.  I didn't want to take a chance with my good hardwood floors.  This was just a real quick pic that I took.  The better pictures are still on the camera.

Thank you so much for coming by today.  I know how hectic it is with the Holidays just about in full swing.... I will be trying to post some more posts soon.

Thanks for much,

Be Creative today,

Michelle