Autumn Blessings Flip Book

This is the project I am doing for High Cotton Art Camp. I will be adding even more pictures soon!

Autumn Blessings Flip Book

Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love to slow down and count my blessings when the leaves start to turn glorious colors, families come together to bake and cook, and the garden offers its bounty. Come count your blessings with me and make this Autumn flip book and holder. The book has many layers of new and vintage ribbons, papers, gems, glitter, and embellishments. It will have places for you to journal what your thankful for, record your favorite fall memories, and add autumn pictures. You will also make a Plexiglas holder that can adorn your home year around. The holder will have antique mother of pearl buttons, real silver glitter, and vintage lace. In the class you will learn many techniques you need for that vintage distressed look. All the supplies are include. You can however, bring Fall stamps (rubber or acrylic), photos, and any little collected treasures you might want to add. So come on over and creatively put your blessings to paper to remember what your thankful for.

Scrapbooking?!?!

I use almost every tool and product known to man (maybe that should be to woman) for scrapbooking. I get asked if I scrapbook all the time. I mean seriously all the time. When I say "no" I get weird looks and Huh? For some reason I just don't like scrapbooking in its original since. I don't know why. Maybe its that big 12 x 12 blank space staring back at me. It seems to me there are "rules" for scrapbooking. I don't like rules when I create. Or it could even be the whole proportion and make things straight thing. I'm not very good at making things straight. (for proof see above-crooked page) But..... I dream, hope, and so desire to be a designer for scrapbook companies. I want to be on a design team, teach workshops, be part of CHA (Craft Hobby Assosiacion), and get free samples dang it! So practice makes perfect. I am practicing every day. I'm practicing teaching, scrapbooking, and different techniques. Why just this morning I taught my Keegan how to blend ink. And just yesterday I taught Scrappy- doo (our dog) how to use the cuttlebug. He just watched but, I'm sure he could apply what I taught him. So look out scrapbooking world. Here I come and I dream BIG.

New Cubbies

I have been wanting to add some cubbies to one wall of my studio for a while now. All of the ones I found were just to expensive for my frugal ways. So after some brain storming and sweet talking this is what I did.First, I found some white shelves at Target for only $20.oo dollars! You can find them here. Then (after sweet talking) my very talented hubby cut wood squares and added them vertically on each self. He also used nails to assemble the shelves instead of the hardware that came with them. They are surprisingly sturdy for cheap shelves. The cost $40.oo. Oh and all that sweet talking;) You could stack them up or flip them around to fit your room. I'm going to add pretty papers to the backs and side of mine when I have time. I just thought I would share my idea for cheap cubbies!

High Cotton Art Camp

Well I can't wait any longer. Its time for my little announcement. I am honored to be teaching at a brand new local event. Some of the most lovely women I know have organized a wonderful retreat called High Cotton Art Camp. The event will be held in my very own town of Abilene, Texas.It will take place October 15th and 16th
I absolutely assure you it is going to be fabulous. So many amazing women are taking part in this that I am just giddy with excitement. You can go HERE to the web site to get all the details.It would be great if you spread the news too, so feel free to add the button to your blog.

I really hope I get to meet some of YOU there!

Halloween Cuteness

I have been getting request for some Halloween kits. I created this Ornament kit. I think they would look so cool hanging from a chandelier or tied to a pumpkin!School starts in less than 3 weeks here! Also my baby is turning 11 soon! Boohoo.And my husband is turning 33. Lots to do these next few weeks. My big news is coming real soon!

Back Yard

We had a lovely rain shower this afternoon and I thought I would piddle around the yard a bit. See the white pumpkin I'm growing! Of course I had to stop and have a chat with the chickens and gather a few eggs. That's PJ in the first picture. She is the only bantam we have and she is constantly broody. The bottom pic is Scout. She is much nicer that she looks.That's all the pictures I could take before the batteries in my camera went dead. I have some BIG news soon! I can hardly wait to share.

Thank You!

Thank you so much for all of your comments not only on my blog but fanpage and twitter too! I used a random number generator to pick the winner. The winner is: The Cottage Girl said...
Your original art plus sell a kit on how to make it. Just e-mail me your address Cottage Girl and I will send your package.

What y'all like in my shop is pretty clear. I plan to keep it mainly the same with lots of variety and more emphasis on originals and kits. Its going to keep me busy! Thanks again for all your support. I couldn't achieve my dreams without y'all!

BOO!

I just wanted to show you my Boo-banner. They were a big hit last year so I made some more for this year. (I like this one better than last years. Its bigger too) You can find it in my shop.Don't forget about the give away. All of your answers have been SO helpful! I will announce a winner this Thursday.

Coming Soon

Sneak Peek of Brandywine Designs Halloween items. More labels,tags, Banners, and kits also coming soon. Don't you just love my spooky set up! I had a blast with my little Halloween photo shoot. I love the props so much I may have to find a place to keep it up year round. The series True Blood inspired me to make the background prop. If you don't know what True Blood is: its a HBO vampire/werewolf series set in the swampy south. Its also a book series. I will let you know when I start putting the new items in my shop.

Alex

It has been raining since yesterday here. And there is no end to the rain in sight. The temperatures are well below average.Windows are open and the garden is happy. Its WONDERFUL! Its usually extremely dry and very hot this time of year in Texas. We have Alex the hurricane to thank for it. Hurricane are usually a bad thing. And to some people Alex was. But, to others (like our farmers) it has been a blessing. Its just a reminder to me that sometimes in our lives what we see as bad storms may really be blessings.

A Question For You

I have been thinking a lot about what I want my shop to be like. What I know for sure is I only want to sell things I love. Where I'm stuck at is what to offer. Here is where you come in. I would LOVE it if you would tell me what you would like to see in my shop. Examples are: kits, supplies, party items, handmade originals by me, home decor, holiday decor, scrapbook kits, holiday themed party packs, banners, ect. I really feel I need to simplify and pare down what I offer. AND if you leave a comment giving me your two cents I will enter you in a drawing for a give away of all the goodies pictured! You can also comment on my Fan Page or Twitter for extra chances to win! I will announce a winner two weeks from today July 15th.

Tags

I've designed and added some new tags to my etsy shop. I'm really starting to love digital design. I will be adding more soon. Hope your having a great summer. It's VERY hot here!

New In Shop

Hi! Happy Fathers day. I just wanted to show you some of the new items I have in my shop.

Home Sweet Home

I thought I would show you some random photos of my yard. We are REALLY enjoying it this year. And look at my little chick's! They are growing so big. There names are: Ranger (after Tim Holtz co.), Sarah, Mighty, Sun, Pam, Scout, and Cry Baby. I also have four grown chickens. There names are Red, Peinquin,P.J., and Sissy. They are great egg layers. Well I'm off to make egg sandwiches for lunch. Hope all you chicks have a great week. hehe

Checking In

Omg I cant believe its been so long! Today is the last day of school here. YAY! We have been busy camping, boating, bbqing, putting up the pool, finishing our new patio, gardening, and trying to keep up with the jam packed last weeks of school.We are taking a break for Joli Paquet. We will be back with new tutorials and kits this fall. I'm already working on my fall stuff! I have been working on my shop a little. I have so many new things to add if I can just find the time. I will also be adding Fall and Halloween items soon. I know its crazy but last year Halloween items started to sell in June! I have a big sell going on in my shop right now. Some items are more than half off. I hope you all are enjoying the beginning of summer!

Happy Belated Mother's Day

Happy belated Mother's day! A had an absolutely wonderful weekend thanks to my two favorite guys. Saturday we drove three hours to Fort Worth and went to the zoo and shopping. We were shopping for stuff we lost in the fire so we went to Bass Pro and Cabela's. Sunday was just as fun too. My sweet hubby made me breakfast in bed with flowers. We saw all our family and went to my brothers house to celebrate my mom's birthday and mothers day. I was so proud of my little brother. He has bought a place on a lake and is fixing it up so nice. I hope you had a nice Mother's day too.

Cindy has posted a cute dress tag tutorial over at Joli Paquet. You get a free template with it! I will be posting a tutorial Wednesday.

I have some really fabulous new items I will be listing in my shop within a few weeks. I will also give y'all an chicken update if I can get the babies to be still long enough to take pictures! You will not belive how much they have grown!

The Joli Paquet girls and I have been featured on the Where Women Create blog! Its such an honor to be on a blog so full of super talented women. And guess what? YOU can win some fabulous prizes. Just hop on over to Where Women Create and see all the different ways to win some spring kits.