Etsy Absence and Busily Creating

I have AGAIN been absent from here for a little while.  But I feel I finally have my crafting mojo back and have been busy creating again.  So I have a little collection happening for my Etsy store to be posted on there soon.  Here is a sneak peek getting ready for the next holiday season:

 Keep you eyes out for the store update with the link over to the right.

Back to Normal and Fun Tags

Well I am so glad that today my house went back to normal.  The Christmas decorations are packed away for another year and while I LOVE them being out over the season............come January I just can't wait to get my house back to normal again.

 And today I did a little bit of crafting too.  Productive day all around I say!!

These will make their way to Cake & Plate to sell, just some cute little tags to add to pressies.

Thanks for dropping by.
A.

2014 - A New Year for Sharing

Wow, last year was a whirlwind and my paper crafting certainly took a back seat.  But I am feeling inspired and ready to craft again this year and so 2014 is a new year for sharing.  I think that it is best for me to share photos and short descriptions to make it simple and easy and to provide myself with a record of my crafting journey....I certainly miss doing that.  And if you want to following along this journey then by all means join me.

First paper crafting project of 2014 is my yearly calendars for my family.  One each for my Mum and my Mum-In-Law.  I have missed doing these the last couple of years (and haven't I heard about it!!  hee hee).

 Love that they are a $2 calendar that comes together super quick just using scraps and leftovers.

A quick, cheap and easy gift.

Enjoy your start to 2014!

Mini Book Classes at Cake & Plate

Well it has been a while since I have taught a craft class and the bug has me again.  Those of you that know me well, know that I LOOOOOVE Mini Books.  I have a large stash of mini's that I have completed over the years and I have taught a number of ones in classes.  And I am at it again.

Inspired by Amy Tangerine's Day Books, this class teaches you how to put together a unique, fun and interactive mini book that can be used for any purpose.

Come along to Cake & Plate and join in some crafty fun.  You can find details here: http://bookwhen.com/cakeandplate and book your spot.  Would love to see you there.

Salt Dough Tags - A Bit of Fun

I have always wanted to play around with salt dough to make tags.  Here is my very first attempt:

While not exactly as I would like, I do think they look kinda cool.  I think I will experiment with some recipes and different techniques though.  Love playing with different crafts.  How about you?

Close to My Heart - I Love You

Ooooo how I love a parcel from the Postie.  Today I was very excited to receive my Close to My Heart Kit.  Such yummy products inside to create with.

And here is my very first CTMH card.  Using the sweet, sweet Chantilly Papers and Sparkles Flourishes along with the Dotted Love stamp.

Hmmm, now who should I send it to???

Tap Tap...Hello

Hello, is there anybody out there!??!?!

Where have I been??  Well those of you that know me well know that I have disappeared from the crafting world for a while to set up a dream of mine.......my own store.  With a very dear friend I have had the opportunity to realise a dream and run our own store focusing on Cake Decorating, Party Planning, Desserts and Retail.  You can find some information here:

cakeandplate.com.au

But while I disappeared for a little while I am still in love with crafting and wanted to share with you that I have joined the company CLOSE TO MY HEART.  I have loved the look of this company for a long long time and wanted the opportunity to create with their products.  AND NOW they have only just launched in Australia and I was ecstatic to sign up.  Now I am waiting on my demonstrator kit that will include their fabulous catalogue and goodies to play with.  But in the meantime you can do what I have been doing, perusing it online.  Check out my new website:

http://alexhughescraft.ctmh.com.au/
or see the catalogue here
http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/products.html

You can check out Idea Books, see the Stamp of the Month and most importantly shop here (gotta love shopping right?).  You can even join up with me if you like.  Go and have a look around and if you have any questions please contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com

Can't wait to get my new products and get started.  Yes, that means new crafting eye candy here on my blog.  So sorry for the MIA period, but get ready for some fun crafting in the next few weeks.

Cheers
Alex