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.

Art in the Park 2010

So excited! got my space assignment for Art in the Park this year, I got the same Spot as last year #388 it was good luck for me last year, hopefully it will be the same this year. I've been crazy busy making sure I have lots of inventory and some brand new items that will debut at Art in the Park. so come early :)

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.

New canvas Frame design

I've had some new things in the works now for a couple of weeks, and finally getting some pictures taken. Here is a picture of my Retro Family Tree canvas picture frame.

I will be participating in several Local craft shows in the upcoming months and will have my new designs on display.

UNLV Festival of Communities April 17th 2010

May 1st-3rd 2010 Boulder City Spring jamboree

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/

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 :)

Home Sweet Beautiful,Fabulous,Relaxing Home

Did I mention I am happy to be home?


So I have fallen off the face of the earth for a bit so let me get you updated :)

I just got home from the Candy Dance Craft Faire, I had a Fabulous weekend.I saw a lot of old friends,it is amazing how my craft buddies become extended family, I think Sabrina has more new friends than I do. We got soo lucky and two of our neighbors also brought their young kids.

Sabrina did great all weekend, I am so proud of her,being a craft show kid is not always an easy job (especially for a four year old) there is a lot of sitting still involved :)

Here is a picture of my booth. I was in the same space as last year,but somehow this year I got a tree in my front door, I was worried at first,but it didn't seem to make a difference.

I can't take Sabrina to a craft show without getting her face painted, She was a happy camper and spent a lot of time going to visit Squeaky the clown.


Being my child,Sabrina has found her entrepreneurial spirit,and deiced she was also going to have a "sale." During set-up she sold grass leaves...yes I said grass leaves, and she sold 4!!!!! here is a picture of her and her first customers Rachel and Kelly of The Urge to Adorn. We met them last year, the sell Awesome belt buckles check out their website.

Sabrina Also signed her first autograph this weekend, it was sooo cute, a lady asked her if it was her on the sign and asked for her autograph,she probably regreted it after (four years old don't write fast)

So now I am back home and Faced with the reality that I have about 30 orders to fill in four days AND get more inventory ready for Art in the Park this weekend. Wish me luck.

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.

Canvas Sonogram picture frames....with a twist

Yesterday morning I was working to get some special orders finished before the mail man came, I took a second to take a picture so I could show you what I was working on, and the great Ideas my customers have.

This is was an order for two sonogram picture frames,but instead of my usual "love at first sight" saying, she wanted one to say "can't wait to be in Nana's arms" and the other to say "Honey's first grand baby"

I hope they love them!

Remember,that I can make picture frames that say anything you want on them, the possibilities are endless,so get creative!

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.