Monday, February 1, 2010

studio update and giveaway

Love looking at this neat area as soon as I make my way down the last few steps of the staircase leading down to my studio.

Studio is almost all tidied up. I just have to figure out what I'm going to do with all my scrap paper. Maybe just give it all away to my MIL's friend's grandkids to play with? And just get a fresh start in accumulating more:). Then there's the Christmas stuff...think I told you that I ordered/collected enough stuff to make 200 Christmas art journals but only ended up making 140 because of my feeling crappy. Maybe I'll put together little baggies of these items and list them for a good price just to get it out of my space. That'll be later though. Got too much restocking to do.

Bought more fabric to make more Sew Grateful kits. I thought the last batch was going to be it but there's still a few of you out there who want more. They'll be back in shop soon - thanks for being patient:).

Been sitting on the couch a lot and just taking it easy but feeling too good to sit still still so have been sewing like mad. These were done within the last week or so heehee.

Plan for next week or two:
-order remainder items for Escape Art Journal and make a few more
-put together some Valentines items (just a few)
-start working on restocking some other kits
-put together a new art journal:)

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Giveaway: Have you been contemplating on making your own journals lately but undecided on what kind to make? I would love to share the Coptic journal PDF tutorial with one lucky winner if you haven't gotten it already. If you already have it, you can still enter and if you win, you can pick 3 Evalicious embellishments instead:).

To enter, leave me a comment on how many scrap projects you've made in the new year so far. I'll pick a winner tomorrow @ 8pm PST:).

51 comments:

Kimmieprout said...

Love your work space!
I must have done 12 scrap projects since the New Year

Amber said...

Let's see...I've started at least 8 or more so random journals, scrapbooks, etc. And a few cards! My husband was "deployed" down to Haiti after the earthquake so I'm left with A LOT more free time than I've had in awhile and I need to figure out how to fill it!

Shirley said...

It's hard to be uber crafty with work and school, but . . . I finished three cards the other day and am working on a December mini-book (not daily because the idea of doing that seems daunting to me right now).

Sarah said...

I FINALLY finished a mini book from Christmas and will be starting Valentine's cards this week :)

Hannie C said...

nice spot. I've my own spot too :D
so far, I've done 5 layouts this year. to me, it is not bad at all.

Barb at Thoughtful Images Ink said...

I've been editing lots of photos mostly but have managed a mini book for my grandson's first Christmas along with some cards.

toniw said...

I'm still working on finishing up my December Daily album, also finished a cute little punched paper Valentine garland.

{Sarah} said...

Hmm, so far? I think around a dozen layouts and one "other" project... not too shabby for ME ;)

WhiteWhispers2u said...

Hello~I have been making lil small scrapbooks and journals like mad for my 10 year olds School Store.So far about 20 and 20 cards.She then sells them for School dollars and at the end of the year they get to do something Great with them.Love your shop! You look just darling pg, how exciting! Thanks~Kim

MeganKP said...

around 4 pages and a mini book.... but i've been so busy with school so hopefully i will do alot more in the coming weeks now that i'm not so busy!!

Thanks!!!
Megan

AllyW said...

I loooove using my scraps! I probably save way more than i should so i've done quite a few "scrap" projects in the past year and right now i'm working on a project 365 album for myself and i've been haveing a great time doing it because i've used mostly scraps so far....of course we are only in Januarty :) Thanks for the chance to win. My fingers are crossed!!

Valerie said...

I think I've finished 5 layouts so far this year. And I'm one day and the cover away from finishing my first December Daily album

Kayden & Tristan's guardians said...

I have done 2 layouts & 3 little crafts so far =)Trying to squeeze more time for more!

Erin said...

Your newly revamped space looks so cosy. WTG Eddie! I just want to bring a few things over and make cards :)

I have done 5 lo's, 3 mini books, 4 cards, 2 photograph/gifty books for my sisters and a 5x7 cabinet card frame thing for inside a picture frame I had broke the glass.

Glad to see you are feeling a bit more energy! OH PS Craigslist is a great spot for baby gear. I bought a bumbo, Chariot Cheetah Jog stoller and a BRAND NEW Baby Bjorn for CHEAP!

Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

Jennifer said...

Your space looks wonderful! I've done about 10 layouts so far, plus some ATCs. I'm looking forward to getting lots done on an upcoming retreat!

Unknown said...

you could sell your scrap stash XD
kiddin!

I haven't got time to do much
scrap stuff since the baby takes
up a lot of time :/

but I managed to finish up an
acrylic calendar, and some atcs
for a swap. the rest of my scrapbook
layouts are digital. did about 5 or
more ;D

Diana Martin said...

Such a cute work space you have!

I have managed 4 layouts so far and I am currently working on a canvas piece. Thanks for the chance! xo

Helena said...

Hi! I have read your blog for some time now and I just love it. You are very creative!
About my scrap projects... I think I have never done one but I am so inspired to start with it. So far I have done some journals as gifts.
This January has been hard for me because of my first trimester pregnancy (you know how it is :-) ) but now things are getting better and I will start with a project soon... I hope.

Ms_Pea said...

Well, I haven't accomplished anything crafty in the New Year yet, but would love to win some of your embellishments to get me motivated! :-)

Mirka said...

Love the idea of making little bags for sale from the remainings :)

I started with crafts quite recently so I made 2 mini photo albums, 2 plain journals and a couple of granny squares so far. And also a pocket photo album (which could be considered 'scrap project' :)).

Thanks for the opportunity!

tamari* said...

i love your work space!:)
i guess i made at list 3 new projects.. wish i had more time!:)

humel said...

Love neat and tidy scrap spaces! I'm not showing you mine lol - it's pretty much the opposite of neat and tidy... ;-)

Scrap projects? This year I've made the final 2 pages of my JYC scrapbook and decorated the cover; made 2 pages for challenges; made a mini-book; created a sample of a project I'm doing for a class next week - and played with an awful lot of stash!! Plus I've been doing Project 365 so some of my creative time has gone into organising those photos. Oh, and Scrap Your Day! I began that in January so I did a double layout with 25 photos for that. Um.... I *think* that's everything!

Joanne said...

well..."made" is relative term I guess since I think it denotes "finished"! I've got lots started though. Hug to Mylo...glad to hear that you are feeling so much better.

MichelleB said...

I made a few cards and one journal with my scraps. Still have a decent pile left, but at least I turn to it more often now when working on something...

Michelle said...

I have done 8 LO's and started my NYC mini album. Also made a camera strap cover....not a scrappy project, but a project none the less. LOL

Your studio is looking great, much better than the last pics you posted.....lol

{{hugs}} hope you feel better, and get some more energy. I was painfully tired during my pregnancy.

Kataroo said...

LOts!!! 25???30?? Maybe....I've been busy LOL :)

Queen of Bristol said...

I've got a lot of projects going on - naturally when you're in the designteam of a shop and editor of a magazine there's always lots on my plate... But it's really fun.
I'd love to try a coptic binding so I really hope I'll win ;-)
And I can't wait for your new journals

Sandy

themathchick said...

So far this year I've completed 2.5 mini-books...and made a list of at least 6 more that I want to start right away :)

Your studio looks great - there's nothing better to spark inspiration than a clean, freshly organized studio!

Unknown said...

I have completed one twelth of one - my project 365!!

Julie

Joan said...

I haven't done anything! Have bought enough supplies - some from you! - to have some fun projects though. It's so hard to find creativity. I wish you could bottle some of yours to get me started.

Susanne said...

well...i've made some cards, got my project life album for last year done through june, ordered a canvas of my favorite picture i took on last summer's vacation and reorganized all my stamps!
if i win i definitely want the embellishments! i ordered your art journal and absolutely love it!

Carolina said...

I've only made 1/2 of a journal and I'm still working on a mini book for a vacation. I looooove making little books but have no idea about binding. Would love to learn from your tutorial!
Thanks for the opportunity!

Kelli said...

I've made a few cards, and 4 layouts so for. I did a mini album and a gift box filled with cards.

Jaclyn said...

None at this point but I am busy working on wedding projects for our September wedding - lots of projects on the go and LOVING IT :) Thanks for the chance!

tlqueen said...

I've spent most of my creative time organizing zillions of photos, doing a photo lighting class, started a pen tablet class at JessicaSprague.com last night and will begin Stacy Julian's Library of Memories class in a couple of days but have managed to complete two altered clipboards and a Christmas present for next year (my plan is to do one, maybe two, a month and have all my handmade gifts finished by November). Also trying to fit in learning techniques for art journaling. FOCUS (my 2010 word) is my key.

Allie said...

One.
Sigh.
I had a bit of a slump in January after completing my 2009 December Daily. I just couldn't seem to get back into the groove.
But, I just finished the cutest little Valentine's Day cards for the kids to hand out at school and my creativity is restored.
Hallelujah!

Shoogles said...

I am working on a mini scrapbook of the pictures from my little sisters 21st birthday party.

Thanks for the oportunity.

audmac said...

To be honest, I have not completed a project yet this year. Like you, I have been RE organizing & cleaning my space. However, this always seems to motivate me. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway! I hope you & baby are feeling well!

Chiara said...

Since new year I have done 13 of which 1 is still unfinished :)

michelle said...

Hi Eve - I finished my Sew Grateful journal from you - I am giving it to my hubby for Valentine's Day!!! It's perfect!! I have also made 4 other mini journals and 8 layouts!!!! Great scrap studio! great light!!!

Teresa said...

Oh well, since my son was born on January 6th...I had not much time to scrap. I started making birthday cards for my family. I can't wait to get scrapping...got plenty of journaling done and plenty of pictures!

Sara said...

I would love to know how to make my own journals! I buy too many...lol.

Cate said...

This is totally pitiful, but all I've made so far this year is two cards. I'm on holidays next week and plan on scrapping a Valentine's album for my honey though! If I win, maybe i"ll make him a book instead!! :)

Tricia Dunstan said...

I barely got in on this one! Phew! I knew when I didn't check yesterday there would be something new. I've done a few mini albums and finally finished my December daily (I made it out of your Christmas journal kit) and it looks amazing. I show it to everyone that comes to my house. Thank you!

Barbara said...

I have not done one; but I have several (lots) of projects set aside to put together/finish. Sigh!

Ginny said...

I've started a couple, but nothing is finished yet. I'm hoping to get at least one finished by the weekend!

DayDay said...

I've made a few Hawaiian gift albums for family and I finished my December Daily! Looking forward to putting MY Hawaii pictures together next.

Christen E. Krumm said...

I haven't done as many scrap projects as I should!! I've only done about 4, however, we were int he middle of a move (and I have a three month old) ... But now the house is "together" and I'm getting the hang of being a momma!

I've ALWAYS ALWAYS wanted to learn how to make those journals!!

xoxo,
christen
christenkrumm.blogspot.com

jackie said...

I have done 11 12x12 scrapbook pages! Good start!

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Unknown said...

I've only finished one project so far. Too much to do with three little ones around!