Hello Everyone!

Wow, that was a cool swap we did last week for the anniversary.  I mailed ATCs to places I have never sent mail before. Very fun. I didn’t visit as many desks as normal and am not sure if it was due to the swap or my crazy schedule.  This week I am actually away from my desk at a Copic Certification class. I am very excited and will share the details next week.

Photoshoot props for Belinda's Crafts

So today’s photo is not my desk. In fact it is my carpeted floor in my craft room. This is where I take photos of the paper products I make for my Etsy store. Let me say first off that this is not a shameless plug to encourage more sales. I just thought it would be a nice switch up from my desk.  The cards you see are my latest products. They are Father’s day cards.

For some time now, I have wanted to open a store on Etsy to sell some of my paper creations. I finally got the courage a few monthes ago and just did it.  Fighting a lot of insecurities along the way I might add. You really put yourself out there when you sell online. But I like the ability to work from home, making things I love. One day, I hope for it to pay for my crafting. Because as you all all know, papercrafting isn’t cheap. All the embellishments, tools, papers just lure you in and before you know it the cashier is saying, “That will be $65.”  And you have to catch your jaw from dropping.

Oh and an update on my washer drama.  Yeah, my new one arrived and I have to say I am on the honeymoon phase with it right now. I am so happy to load it up and push the button and smell fresh clean laundry. After a short time without my dryer (long enough for me), I am feeling so appreciative of it. Let me also say I know from experience this is short lived and I will be back to my usual self – complaining about the piles and the overflowing bins again.  It’s coming. But for now, I will just enjoy the ride.

I hope you all are well and thank you for visiting my blog.  I will be away from my computer until late Friday so have no fear, I will reply to your messages.

Well I better get going so that I can start spanning the globe looking at other desks. If you haven’t learned about this amazing creative journey you can take every Wednesday, then head on over to Julia’s Stamping Ground and you will find desks from all around the world for What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday.

Have a blessed day!

Belinda

I am a fairly new WOYWW participant and really enjoy it and very excited about our ATC swap. I have only made a few in the past but look forward to the challenge.

I haven’t been working on much of anything. Our washer broke this week and I have been one crabby momma! Today they arrive with the new washer and I can’t express what 7 days of no laundry being washed in this house means.  Pure chaos that’s what it is.

Fun Finds

So I took a picture of some new purchases since nothing has occured at my desk in a bit.  I recently went to Michael’s and bought the cuteies embellishments by Jolee’s Boutique called  French General that are inspired from old world France.  They are so pretty I know I am going to have a hard time parting with them.  I also bought some more PB&J paper brom Basic Grey and two little stamps to use on small projects (oh, maybe I will use them on some ATCs)  You can also see a tag I created with the Goosebumps Shimmer Texture Spray by Tsukineko.  I am still learning how to use it.  I used it as a resist on the tag.  Very cool stuff.  Of course my desk isn’t complete without my Soy Chai from Starbucks. It’s just heaven in a cup!

Well sorry for the short post. Think I said this last week.

Well I better get going so that I can start spanning the globe looking at other desks. If you haven’t learned about this amazing creative journey you can take every Wednesday, then head on over to Julia’s Stamping Ground and you will find desks from all around the world for What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday.

Have a blessed day!

Belinda

Good morning friends,

The sun is actually peeking out this morning so I am extra happy.  Today I have to make a shorter post (many may cheer since I go on a bit too long often) because I am running late on my morning routine with the boys. So between drop offs I am creating this post.

First thank you to all that left the kind words last week. I apologize if I didn’t get to everyone but I am aiming to this week. It makes my day everytime I see your kind words. Thank you.

Stamping stuff

So I am playing around with some new garden-themed stamps today. I love gardening so getting my hands on these stamps was extra special.  Practicing Copic techniques (one day I shall master them!).  Some new paper is also in the picture (Basic Grey’s PB&J). I just love the name and the colors are right up my alley.

I am also working on creating watermarks for my posting photos. Today’s is the first one. I will keep tweeking.

Later today I plan on drafting up designs for Father’s Day cards.

I am so sorry this is short and not so tantalizing. I promise to have something fun next week. I look forward to the ATC swap.

Well I better get going so that I can start spanning the globe looking at other desks. If you haven’t learned about this amazing creative journey you can take every Wednesday, then head on over to Julia’s Stamping Ground and you will find desks from all around the world for What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday.

Have a blessed day!

Belinda

Well last week, I told you my Sister came to visit last week to help me with the boys while Leao was away. I had such a nice time while she was here.  The kids had a blast and I had the help and the laughter I desperately needed.  (Carol Norbey from Arizona – I am glad to report, I did not need to use the peepad but laughed so hard when I read your post.). My sister left on Friday and I stood at the door like a little baby and sadly watched her drive off. She is such an amazing woman.

By the way the ‘m’ on my laptop is refusing to cooperate (possibly due to cookie crumbs) so if I misspell a word and it doesn’t make any sense then just add an ‘m’ to it!

Well today I am working on more cards. This one I took pictures in process for added interest.

All the elements of the card.

I need more thank you cards for my shop so I thought there is no time like the present.  I snatched up my new Zinnia stamps, copics, twine and went to town.  I love Zinnias in my garden so I knew I had to have this stamp. It’s fun to color too.

Added some dimension

I have always loved twine on other people’s cards and I just bought a whole bunch to play with.  I love the colors and texture it adds to the cards. I can’t wait to try it again. I am probably the last crafter to use it but I am definately liking it.

Adding more dimension with the doily

I sprayed the doily and loved the color and look of it so much that I had to find a way to add it to the card.

The completed card

Well I am loving playing with the spray and twine so I think I will play some more.

Well I better get going so that I can start spanning the globe looking at other desks. If you haven’t learned about this amazing creative journey you can take every Wednesday, then head on over to Julia’s Stamping Ground and you will find desks from all around the world for What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday.

Have a blessed day!

Belinda