Another little Halloween card I meant to post a while back. I'm getting so excited because in another month or so is when most stamp companies start to release their new Halloween themed goodies for the year. I have a feeling some really cool ones are coming. It has already started well with the recent release of the new Graphic 45 paper called Steampunk Spells! Can't wait to see more.

Tags

 I can't believe how early the deadlines are for stamping magazines for holiday themed stuff. I love stamping holiday themed goodies and trying to get them published, so I have decided to work way ahead of time so I can have a jump start on next year with the 6 month ahead deadline.

A couple of spooky tags I made.

Craft Fair Display Table

Here's my updated craft fair display table I used yesterday. I had to end up turning my other table in an L shape so it would fit within the 10x10 spot. My 2 tables put together are 11feet instead of ten so that can be a problem at times. I had a nice time at the little bazaar, but the space rent was so high it cut into my profit big time, not to mention it was already a slow day. The space rent was $85 which seems a bit high to me. I am used to the $25 to $50 range. On the bright side... I love my new table fabric and it seems to match my display pieces fairly well.

Craft Festival Earrings

 Here are a few of the earrings I made for the craft festival I did yesterday. I made plenty of the Swarovski holiday tree earrings since those are always a good seller. I decided to group my earrings in color families this time. If someone is looking for a certain color to go with something it makes it easy, or if blue is their favorite color they can head over to the blue display.  I also did holiday themed stuff together. I would love to hear how you all display your jewelry too! I have some bracelet pictures I hope to get up soon, so keep an eye out for that.

Summer Craft Fair Creation Part 2

Here are a couple more necklaces I have been working on!

Summer Craft Fair Creations

Here's a couple of necklaces I have been working on today to sell at the craft show on Saturday.

Black Cat Magic Ornament

 I joined in a Halloween ornament swap, and here was my stamped creation.

Halloween Ornament

 I enjoyed the first ornament I made so much I decided to do another with a different design.

Keys To The Heart

 My V-Day card for this year.

Happy 2013

 I decided to trace a bottle and stamp on it to celebrate the new year this year.

Familiar#2

  A card created with alcohol inks and Cherry Pie Art stamps.

Through the Window

 I have been loving this new window die and decided to use it with a creepy scene.

Familiar

Haunted House #2

Haunted House #1

 I love this sizzix house die for creating haunted houses, and combined with some the trick or treaters Tim Holtz stamp.

Faces In The Wind

Blue Mood

 i was in a blue mood today while stamping and here is the result!

Halloween Tag

 I'm still in the Halloween stamping mood, so I thought I would try this tag using alcohol inks that I hadn't tried in a while.

Beauty With Wings

 Here's another Halloween card I did tonight. I used all rubber stamps by Cherry Pie Arts. I love these new butterfly dies, and thought I'd make them a little creepy by adding a few skulls and using a one of Marina's stamps that says-Greetings Spirits, Speak thee to us. I embossed the card using an embossing folder from Stampin Up, and sprayed the black parts with a bit of Tattered Angels mist.

Crow Sightings

 These two little beauties just arrived in my mailbox today. Crows are very important messengers to me, and when I see them I do listen. When I saw that artist Laura Milnor Iverson had created these beauties I decided to get them. You can check her out at ZenBreeze.com art gallery.  

Dina Wakley and Memory Box

 Oh my, I know these stamps have been out for a bit now, but I just love them. Dina's style is just so...me! I ordered these from Frantic Stamper-my favorite online stampy/scrappy place! All the memory box dies are from our recent trip. I can just see so many of these used to create great little haunted houses this year.

Death Ride Card

 Ok, I know this is a bit on the morbid side, but I have been checking out lots of creepy Halloween blogs and that got me in the mood to stamp this one a bit early. I used all Cherry Pie Art Stamps for this one, and the dies are from Tim Holtz.

Treasures of Pittsburgh

 I found a cool little store in Pittsburgh called Indian Summer Gifts. It was a lovely little place with lots of hidden treasures around every corner! As soon as I walked in the store this Egyptian jewelry box called to me. I tried to ignore it for a while, but eventually gave in, and now am so glad I did. I just love it. I went a little overboard on shopping while there, but I also fell in love with these plaques, an Egyptian necklace pendant, and a large labradorite ring. I was shocked over the ring since normally I go for smaller stones on my rings, but not this time. I swear this one has some great energy! I also enjoyed the store owner and her cute little dog! Now we are back home again and tired from our vacation. I guess the old saying is true-we need a vacation from our vacation!

Stamping and eating-my two favorite things...

 On our way home back through Pittsburgh I found a wonderful little stamping/scrapbooking store called Stamp Fanci. I was expecting a small place as I walked through the doors, but the store seemed to go on and on somehow. I wish, wish, wish I had more time here. Both the owner, and the other girl who worked there were super sweet! I was also surprised at how large of a collection they had. I snapped a couple of pics of card samples while I was there. This first one is from Hero Art, and yes I did cave and buy that stamp! I also loved the little dresser/wardrobe type cards. I bought several packs of those to try out some things on myself. I have also been looking at lots of MFT and Memory Box dies lately, and with the help of some of their other great samples I bought quite a few of those. I can't wait to get to playing with those a bit more.

 Our last stop in Pittsburgh was at a place we have often passed and had a discussion about-The DoubleWide Grill. We finally decided it was time to stop and check it out. The restaurant is built in an old gas station and still uses that them. You are served on tv trays, and there are car parts everywhere. There's even large tires hung up on the wall to frame the mirrors in the bathroom. We are suckers for crazy atmosphere type of places. I have to give this place 2 thumbs up for odd decor, and yummy food!

Hello Toronto!

 We made it into Toronto on Canada day and were greeted by several parades. We really enjoyed them all. Next we moved on to a "must see" place of my boyfriend's list-The Steam Whistle Brewing Company. We went in to check it out, and went on a tour there to see how it's all made. He was in heaven with all the samples that were given. We didn't realize that Toronto, like NYC had a Chinatown and Little Italy, so we explored those areas a bit, and finally had a yummy, yummy pizza in Little Italy at a place called the Standard.

 We were able to take a tour of the CN tower in Toronto right before dark, and had a great view of the city lights, and since it was Canada Day we were able to tons of fireworks from up there as well!

 On our drive back we stopped in Erie, Pennsylvania for dinner at Joe Roots Grill which was pretty much your basic steak/seafood place. It had a great story on the menu though! Next we went to Presque Island there to be able to see Lake Erie a bit more. I have my pics a bit backwards, but it was also a beautiful full moon night too! This was such a peaceful place. I hope we can stop back in here sometime when we have more time in our travels.