And the Winners Are......

I put your names in a hat (okay, a bowl) and the first name I drew out was
Valerie you get to choose which one you want
and next was
Becky,  I need your address so I can mail it to you.

Thanks for playing.

A Tote

I made another bag for my mother-in-law. She picked out the coolest material and then let me have at it. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a pic before I mailed it. But this bag is another version of the one I made her. I made it smaller, and instead of matching the tabs that hold the straps to the straps, I thought it would add interest if I made them black.

I was actually going for shorter and wider, but I got my measurements a little off. I liked the idea of these straps because you could use it as a shoulder bag, or pull them all up and use it as a hand bag, as in the bottom picture. The book I got the pattern from used a velvet material for the top and straps and it looked like it would hang better since velvet is softer. Anyway, I thought it turned out pretty darn good. The lining is the same gold color as the top with a black pocket.

Bag Give Away

As I've mentioned before, I started sewing. You also my not know that I have an addiction to purses and bags. So I thought, why don't I make my own bags? Save money and learn a new skill. I really like it and I'm getting pretty good at it. (Yes I am tooting my own horn. Toot Toot.) Anyway, I would like to start
selling them, and to get them out there and seen, I am going to have a drawing to give a couple away. I will draw two names, one for each bag.

Leave a comment to enter by Thursday, March 10th and Friday morning I will randomly draw and post the winners.

If you would like to buy one, this style is $25. If you would like to pick your own fabric, let me know. We can work something out. I'm testing new styles and will post them as I get them done. Thanks!

Last Months Art Party

In Socorro, once a year, they hold an Art Party for all the kids. It sounded like fun so I loaded up the kids and we headed downtown to a big ol' gym full of people. There were different craft stations everywhere. There were kids and parents everywhere. It was really cool. While the kids were at a nearby station painting pictures with marbles, I learned how to make this.

So fun. Anyway, I think they should have an Art Party for Adults.

Sewing--My deformed OWL

Upon arrival in Socorro, (and after meeting some people) I was invited to join a sewing group. (Thanks Lynn.) I haven't sewed for awhile but I thought it would be a good opportunity to meet more people and make some friends, so I accepted. Now I want to sew, so I found this little sweety of a pattern here, and made one. Okay, so this is my owl I attempted to sew. I re-pinned the wing I don't know how many times and they are still uneven. Anyway, I still like it and Katie thought it was cute. I also need to practice sewing in a circle. I really wish I wouldn't have given all my fabric to Lisa before I moved.....

August Card Workshop

Cards

This is what we made at the catalog party on Friday night. I totally copied it from Wizardshangout. It was lots of fun to just hang out with friends and talk, and play of course. Creating something always makes me happy.

I also liked it so much, I decided to make another one for my aunt. Her birthday was coming up and her favorite color being purple, I changed the pinks to purples. My family then had disagreements on which one they liked better. What do you think?  And I ran out of black brads. They really add to the card.

 

All supplies are Close to My Heart

Stamp set: Treasure Life

Ink colors: Creme Brulee, Olive, Tulip, Sorbet, Black

Card Stock: White, Creme Brulee, Olive, Tulip

For second card, substitute Tulip ink and card stock with Pansy Purple and Sorbet ink with Petal.

A New Month

July...mid summer.  Where has the time gone? We are done moving, for now, and I am ready to get stamping and scrapbooking again. The summer idea books are here, and they are fun! I'm going to show them off at a catalog party at my house on July 17th. We will have make and takes and refreshments. Come and see what's new and visit with friends. I will also have a calender of classes you can sign up for.
Hope everyone is having a great summer!

Some Simple Cards

This is a card set I made for a raffle for my sons school. I thought it turned out pretty cute. I got the idea and instuctions here, which also happens to be my favorite blog to find awesome ideas and paper arts.

The front of the folder

the inside, with envelopes and cards

The card. This was fun and easy to make.

I used to CTMH stamp set, Aspiration.

           

Free Stamp Set!

Get a FREE stamp set for hosting a Close To My Heart Party.  That's in addition to the hostess rewards you can earn. Good for the months of April, May, and June.  Call to schedual a time! What better way to have a night out with friends and do stuff you love?
Holly 325-1320

April's Card Workshop

Pricing varies depending on what you want to take home.

Caboodle Basic Workshop Kit (includes):

Caboodle Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95)


My Acrylix® This Way ($13.95)


Dimensional Elements Booksmart ($4.95)


Workshop Guide ($1.00) $29.95


Retail Value: $32.85


You Pay: $29.95

Remember, if you just want to come and make some cards, the Level 2 paper packet is just $12.95.  You can use my stamps and workshop guide.

Date is not yet set.  What works best for you? Saturdays or Thursday nights?

Look what you can do!

March Card Workshop

Our cardmaking workshop for this month is "Cardmaking Rocks!" (And no, I don't come up with the titles, but cardmaking does rock.) We get to use the new You Rock paper packet along with a cool stamp set called Just Be You.

March 13th at 10am Saturday

It's coming up quick so let me know if you want to join our group.

YOU ROCK BASIC KIT   $29.95 plus $4.50 shipping&handling

My Acrylix Just Be You Stamp Set

My Reflections You Rock Level 2 Paper Packet

Mini-Medleys Accents Outdoor Denim Collection

Workshop Guide

Cards above are also made with:

Top Coats Rockin' : $4.95

Bitty Sparkles           $2.95

White Hemp             $2.25

Call me at 325-1320 or email me at hwbayley@msn.com to reserve you spot. 

Remember you can also sign up for the workshop without buying the whole kit. You may use my stamps and buy the level 2 paper packet and whatever embellishments you want, but you won't get to take home a workshop guide.

Twitterpated

A few new cards from the card workshop

Box in a Bag

 

Here is my first attempt at making a Box in a Bag. I got the instrustions here. It really needs a cute ribbon, but I didn't have any that really matched. Next time.....

Supplies Used: (All CTMH)

Paper from the Grace collection

Barn Red ink and cardstock

Delightful Things stamp set

Hearts for Haiti

Give & Get Back

"Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier! Throughout February, purchase a 12" × 12" textured cardstock combo pack and you’ll get one free—and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts. That means for only $14.95 US/$17.50 CAN, you get two packs of our high-quality textured cardstock and you help this urgent, important cause."

Call or email me (hwbayley[at]msn.com) to place an order. Thanks!

Another Valentine

This one's for Kassie. Hope you like it.

A Valentine

Used Close to my Heart Soul Mates Stamp set and Thats' Amore Paper with Blush Cardstock

Inks: Hollyhock, Blush and Chocolate

February Card Workshop

-Twitterpated-

Feb. 20th 10:00am

My house

We will complete 6 cards at the class (3 designs, two of each). There will be enough supplies to complete 14 additional cards at home. If we have time, we will do more during class.
Cost is:    $20 for cards only
                $30 for cards and stamp set You Make Me Smile (above) 
                       Plus tax, shipping and handling

Call or email me to sign up.

Extreme Happiness

This is a card I made with the Close to my Heart stamp set, Extreme Happiness. We will be making this card at a Home Gathering my sister is having for me with the theme Tropical Paradise. What do you think? Leave a comment.