Okay maybe by now you may be exhausted from all the photos however there are several more shots that I would love to share with you all…These will be the last photos promise! During CHA 2011 we introduced several programs and needless to say they are doing very well and we brought them back again with […] Read more…

Crafter’s Cafe makes it’s debut at CHA 2012 and a winner it is!  Well if you don’t know what Crafter’s Cafe you’ve come to the right place.  It’s coordinating embellishments for crafting or any project from sewing, home dec, scrapbooking whatever needs embellishing…  We made this program so easy for you.  One stop embellishing!  From […] Read more…

I must agree I promised to post but my computer was having issues and I waited till I came home to complete my blog on CHA 2012… A suprise to us all is that our Chairman of the Board – Mr. Levinson is a true crafter! He agreed to sit down and create his version of our […] Read more…

So day 2 comes to and end…I had every intention of blogging but my computer had a mind of it’s own and would not let me play! So today I plan on posting several photos of the show and our MTK!  Day 1 was the opening of the show and here we go…   this […] Read more…

Well we finally arrived yesterday to sunny Anaheim California where the 2012 Winter Conference & Trade Show is held this year.  The focus of this years show is “The Power Of Creative Community” – to reiterate the strength and potential of our industry.  Over 400 diverse group of exhibitors are featured at this winter show.    […] Read more…

Creating projects with your children can be so much fun and inexpensive.  Check out this cute Valentine Heart pins created out of recycled corrugated boxes.   Before I go on any further – in a previous blog that I posted “Pay it Forward” (where you give credit to those who have inspired you…) These hearts were […] Read more…

Now that the Holidays are over, now turn your attention to thinking about Valentine’s Day! Have you given any thought of what your creating? How about something that they can use all year round – making Valentine’s Day everyday!       I created these two projects with our Boutique Appliques.  We have these posted on our […] Read more…

I always wanted to create one of these candy cane things!  Seen them in magazines, internet…and now I’ve created my own!  I’m sure most of you have a plastic container in the cupboard and what’s a house without candycanes? Buttons – visit your favorite fabric and craft store and check out the large assortment of buttons they carry […] Read more…

Congratulations to Kevin and Mel Powers Pearson!  This happy couple tied the knot on June 18th, 2011. If you are looking for something different check out her decor at their wedding… I love that country summer feeling!     I love this one – doesn’t it remind you of when you were a kid and you […] Read more…

I want to “thank” Elena Lai Etcheverry on a blog that she posted on August 25. 2011. Check out her blog  The Life of a Traveling Princess – you will definetely get hooked!  I am actually borrowing her title also! This blog is so true to heart and I hope that this will encourage you and inspire you […] Read more…

Good Morning everyone and welcome back to part 2 of my Michaels Cruise Recap!  As promised I felt that Button Crafting needed it’s own blog and so sit back and enjoy the photos and get inspired!   We had many women on the cruise who never created jewelry with buttons!  I can guarantee you that this will […] Read more…

Sit back and enjoy this lengthy blog today.  I can’t wait to share my photos of a week filled with laughter, creative fun and memorable moments with all of you from the 2nd Michaels Crafting Cruise… FREEDOM OF THE SEAS – was the name of our ship on the Royal Caribbean… Our cabin doors had […] Read more…