Candy Dance craft fair 2010

WOW, August just blew by, and I'm trying not to get left in it's dust all the creations swirling around in my head have finally came to life this past week. It's not totally my fault..I have been adjusting to being the mother of a kindergartener. it's tough finding a balance between spending family time, and I need to work on inventory for shows. I remember the days of wokring straight through breakfast lunch and dinner,but this kid insists on eating three meals a day, and can you believe constant hugs and kisses?! :)

So at the last minute the heat is on,and I had to get my last minute ideas completed,so GRANDMA TO THE RESCUE!!! last weekend my mom came over and did our laundry and took Sabrina for the weekend ( I LOVE my mom ) a creating frenzy took over my house , the kind that left my house looking like I don't know what clean is,but who cares about clean when I have my new line of glamour frames to show for it ! I took a few pictures of my favorite ones they will show up in my Etsy shop over the next week. I have a couple of new ideas in the works so come back and check them out soon.

Craft show Alert

we are just days away! The Las Vegas Crafters Guild craft show is this weekend! Friday and Saturday at Lukes Lutheran Church. Don't miss it, see you there!


Friday June 25th : 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday June 26th : 10 AM - 4 PM

Lukes Lutheran Church

8200 West Sahara

Las Vegas Nevada

Not all days are crafty days

well....today was spent cleaning bathrooms, cleaning the fridge and thinking about putting clean laundry away. I have not picked up a paint brush all day although I did think about it. I flipped through the new cloth -paper-scissors Studios magazine, and it made me think about sprucing up my craft studio (which needs a whole heck of a lot more than sprucing) let's THINK back to the days when my studio was clean. I won't dare show you "now" photos.

The one semi crafty thing I did Do today is.....take pictures of Polly Pockets because it was Polly pocket picture day according to Sabrina.

tomorrow I PLAN to do something crafty and not just THINK about all the things I could be doing :)

from a patch of floor to a 10x10 store

I set up tonight for the craft show this weekend. In all of these years of doing craft shows it still amazes me that an empty room can turn into a bunch if mini stores in a matter of hours, for those of you that have never done a show those few hours can be filled with blood sweat and tears. these days there are less tears than years past. My box 'o supplies has been perfected,so I don't have to make a million trips to home depot or Walmart because some unexpected thing has popped up.

aaaaaahhhhhh set up tonight went smooth,not one mishap so hopefully it will be a good show weekend.

wish me luck :) Come out and say hi if you get a chance

May 21st-May 23rd 9am-5pm everyday

Zelzah Shrine Center 2222 Mesquite Ave.

Las Vegas Nv, 89106

Blog Feature

One of my canvas frames was featured on a blog this morning.







Keeping up with Stella featured my "best friends are we, my sister and me" canvas Picture frame in her post about best friends, very cute story that prompted her search for "best friend" items. Go check out her cute post that is sure to have you taking a trip down memory lane thinking about your bestie.

Wedding Season in full swing

AAHHH Love is in the air. I have been working on lots of canvas Picture frames as unique Wedding gifts, but I recently got a request from a bride- to- be for a gift for her parents and her new inlaws which brought about a few new frame designs. Just wanted to share a couuple pictures.

I have been working on a couple of new designs that I am pretty excited about, I will have pictures to post soon.

http://www.imnotspoileddesigns.etsy.com/

Let the inspiration begin!!!

Today I atttended the Creative Painting Convention at the Riviera Here in Las Vegas. I go to the convention every year and always have a blast. One of the definate themes for the fall season was the electric flickering candle, I saw these at almost every booth, flickering candles painted with holiday patterns that would look great with any home decor. As I walked the the show floor through all of the crafty people buying everything in sight, I was trying to look at all of these great things and figure out what I was going to do that was "different and unique". When all was said and done,I didn't spend as much money as I usuually do, but I got some cool loot, I bought the usual Paint brushes to add to my stash a few pattern packets and books, a few wood pieces. Inspiration Galore I came home and got right to painting. I have a lot of new ideas for Christmas.

custom frame gift orders

In the days leading up to Valentines day I was busy finishing up gift orders. I had several custom frame orders,and for one they asked for a sunflower to be painted on it, I really like the way it turned out and plan to do a few more to add to my etsy store.




For Valentines day I took a painting break and went out with my Valentine Sabrina, and my parents. It was a great day.

Custom Orders,Craft Shows, and Sick Kids.........

Don't work well together. This past couple of weeks have been INSANE!! IT is so funny that when you start to get all the things you wish for...you want it to slow down.

I did Art in the Park Craft Show two weeks ago in Boulder City.the weather was WINDY! The crowds seemed to be down,but it was a great show as always :) I spent the entire week before completing orders from the Candy Dance Craft Show, So even staying up morning, noon, and night I still did not have time to get much more inventory done So......... I took prepped canvas, and my paints,and did custom orders right there at the show! Wow was that a lot of work,but it was fun.

Here are some pictures of my booth

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For the past two weeks I have been "slowly" working to get ready for the Village Venture Craft Faire in California next weekend.Sabrina just went back to school today,she has been sick since Sunday. I have been trying to take it easy,fighting a not so great feeling myself. Even through all of this I have been coming up with some new canvas frame ideas that I will be unveiling at the California show...... but I will give you a sneak peak in a couple of days :)

No rest for the Wicked.........

ooops I mean weary :)

I am STILL so tired from the Harvest Festival, I know it does not sound like work,but standing on your feet and smiling all day is tough.

I had sooo much fun, it was a great time hanging out with my friends and meeting some new ones BUT,,, My favorite part was all of my ETSY peeps who came out to meet me. I felt like a mini celebrity :) I know I stalk the shop local section,but it was so fun to see how many people follow my work.

Now I am back to reality,and I have orders to get done (no complaints here).

Yesterday I received my space assignment for Art in the part craft show in Boulder city. I got an AWESOME space # 388 (across from the stage)it has shade most of the day :) So for those of you that I talked to this weekend your orders will be ready for pick up at the show.

If you would like a custom frame contact me with the details and I can have it ready for you at Art in the park. I can also take your orders at the show and ship your holiday gifts, $8.00 any size frame,4.50 any additional frame to the same address.

Anatomy of a Toddler Hat

I have been Sewing like crazy the past couple of days. I have made 68.....yes I said 68 Toddler hats. I took pictures so you can see all the "fun" steps to making a toddler hat.

NOT DONE YET!

All of these cute hats will be at the Harvest Festival craft show this weekend. See you there

My Fall 2009 Craft Show Schedule

Hope to see you at a show this Fall!

I might be adding a few more to the list

Pick Your Own Prize Blog Giveaway

Ready for another giveaway?? Enter to win a hand made 11x14 canvas picture frame of your choice (you pick the colors to match your home decor)

To enter the giveaway:

1. For 1 entry: Go to my etsy store http://www.imnotspoileddesigns.etsy.com/ and pick any 11x14 Canvas Picture frame. Then post a comment telling me what your selection is. Please add your email address so I can contact you if you win. This info will NEVER be used for any other purposes.

2. For 1 entry: Follow me on twitter and Retweet the following message and post a comment (on my blog) mentioning it (just copy and paste the following into the twitter window): BLOG GIVEAWAY @ I'm Not Spoiled Designs! Pick your own prize! Visit blog : http://tinyurl.com/n9wtur/

3. For 1 entry: For following my blog, ( all current followers have an automatic entry in every giveaway)For 2 entries: Go blog about this giveaway and post a link here.

No purchase is necessary, but if you do buy something from my shop http://imnotspoileddesigns.etsy.com/ you will get extra 5 entries (as before post a comment about it).

The winner will be chosen by random drawing on July 16!Good luck and thanks for entering!

Custom Order Canvas Picture Frame

I have been Receiving a lot of custom orders lately, and I LOVE doing them. Here is a picture of two fathers (grandfathers) day frames I created. It was a busy night,but all of my orders are ready and waiting for the mail man to come.

If you are looking for a special gift I can create custom Picture frames for you. Just contact me with the specifications.

School's out for SUMMER

Today was such an exciting emotional day!My baby graduated from pre- school, I couldn't help,but think that sooner than I want it to be she will be graduating form High school. Here are a few pictures of the event. She did sooooo good singing her songs with her class. I asked her if she was nervous, she said "no mommy, I'm brave".

Most of the kids in her class will be going to kindergarten this year.I am sooo bummed that her Birthday is in December,she she has to wait a WHOLE year. I have been on the hunt for a new pre-school.

Crafty Collaboration Part 2

Here are the pictures of the second hat that I made for 4 Mommy,Baby& Me a fellow crafter from 1000 Markets. She sent the fabric so I could match the outfit. So, if you have an outfit that you need a matching hat, contact me.
Here is the auction for the for this out fit from 4 Mommy,Baby & Me.

New Canvas Picture Frames

I have been working on some new frames between getting my orders finished. I am full steam ahead getting LOTS of new inventory for my fall craft shows. I will have my show schedule out soon.

Here are some pictures of three new frames that will be listed in my ETSY shop today.

I thought this one would be so cute with the brothers names on it.

Crafty Collaboration

I have been collaborating with 4 Mommy,Baby& Me a fellow crafter from 1000 Markets. I made a hat to match an outfit she made. These are some of the pictures she sent with her little model. I Made another hat for her, I will show you pictures when she gets them to me. Check out her e-bay auction.

Home Sweet Home

Just got home today,and ready to get back down to business, I was sooooo lazy during this trip. I took my laptop and said I was going to work at the hotel at night. I think that happened once. I have to admit that I needed the break. We had a great time, we visited places that I had not been to since I was 12 years old. We went to the building where my grandmothers lived, it bought back so many fun memories.

Sabrina liked staying in a hotel,but she heard the phrase "DON'T TOUCH THAT WATER"!!! waaay too often. In the room had bottles of water that you could buy for $3.50!!!!! I went to the circle K store and bought a 24 pack of water for $3.99.

I bought the lamp I have been dreaming of at IKEA for the past year, I am so excited to get it put together. If there was an IKEA in Las Vegas I would be in soooo much trouble!

We went to my niece's graduation last night, there was sooo many people there. It brought back so many memories, to see the stars in their eyes, the world at their finger tips, if I knew then what I know now :)