Ribbons & Funnel Cakes

I can't believe it myself - I won a big ribbon a the Arlington County Fair for a journal I created. I learned this technique from Beverly Seymour of B-Line Stamps Designs. She's an amazing teacher and their stamps are so beautiful the art almost creates itself!

I entered the fair because it's fun to see all the other entries - and by entering I'm more likely to look it all over when I visit the fair. Oh yea, and an excuse to get a funnel cake.

So go to your local fair, see things you didn't know existed (a demo derby cake, Coke can lamp, a Wizard of Oz quilt) and you'll have a great time. I'm sure you can make something for next year's fair!

Let me know if you get a ribbon.

- Chrisi

County Fair Days

I went to the Prince William County Fair yesterday with Laura. Note to self: don't go on dollar night-noted. The Demo Derby was featuring the death of mini-vans. Popping tires generating thousands to scream in joy and funnel cake. I love America.

Solder Sample

Finally a pictue of one of the pieces I've created since taking my soldering class. It's not bad for a beginner really ... more practice to come.

Soldering around a mini-collage...

I took a soldering class today. We created paper collages under glass and soldered around them to seal them up, added a ring at the top and made them charms for a necklace or ornament.

This is an interesting skill to add to my paper crafting skills. We'll see what becomes of it - in the meantime I'm thinking in a smaller scale and will see what fits in this new medium.

Perhaps I'll share pictures soon.

Happy Birthday Uncle Joe!

Uncle Joe had a birthday ... he rocks! I made him a card - I liked it so I'm sharing.

Since Global Warming is on our mind .... Andrea the "Hip Hop Frog" says change three light bulbs from regular incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs. Everyone benefits!

Scrapbook show in Chantilly!

The Great American Scrapbook Show has landed in Chantilly, VA this weekend. I was able to go for a couple hours this afternoon before the Saturday crowds arrive. I had a great time!

All those supplies in one place .... and it's always about the supplies! Hopefully, I'll be able to make some stuff and post pictures to show you.

More soon - Chrisi