House of Scrap

One Word Journal Page...What is your Word?

The beautifully creative artists of Inspired 2009 once again came up with a fun, expressive, original swap. Our project was to create art using One Word that meant something to us, or about us and or possibly even a word we are working towards cultivating having more of.  I chose the word "GRACE".  For me, it has been an important and meaningful word well before naming my beautiful little girl Grace.  This project was super fun in that I was able to express my meaning of Grace using favorite quotes from the Bible, along with other famous quotes.  Each recipient of my one word page will also be able to share in the One Word by writing their definition on the back page of my art.

Check out more One Word Page from my artisty 'Inspired" friends by clicking below:

"One Little Word" Art Journal is one little word: BEAUTIFUL

CHARM SWAP IS GOING POSTAL!

I've wanted to take part in a Charm Swap for years...well, make another check-mark on the bucket list, because the charms are going out in the morning!  The gals of the DDInspired (donna downey inspired) Group put together this fun swap, and the due date has come and gone (typical of me to be late!) However, tomorrow is they day they ship outta here.  Let me know what you think?!  I selected, as instructed, the DDInspired 2009 colors, found some cute Chinese Symbol Metal Charms, and purchased about 4 "how-to" books.  Well, after investing a couple hundred dollars in materials and tools, making countless mistakes, oh and, drinking at least 1 bottle of Merlot alone...they're done.  (hiccup)  My hope is the each recipient actually receives a charm that best fits them during their life right now.  You see there are 12 different charms: Long life, love, courage, health, wealth, success, dream, friendship, happiness, peace, wisdom and lucky.  Whether the recipient has a lot of the charm to give, or is looking to receive, I hope the little chinese charm will find the perfect wrist to adore!  Thanks Katherine for your Patience and Leadership on putting this Swap together!  Oh and, thank you DDInspire for introducing me to my new favorite (and expensive) hobby!!

FUNKY JUNK...Coming Soon

Mark Your Calendars!  Funky Junk is coming April 18 and 19th to the Irish Dance Hall in Chattaroy Washington, just North of the "Y" in Beautiful Spokane Washington.  Open each day 10am to 4pm.  This is an AWESOME Venue packed with antiques and ephemera for every type of collector.  This year will be especially special for me as I will not only be the Biggest Spender I'm sure, but I will also be selling items of my grandmothers (boo hoo...tears...) has we hope to make money to help off-set some of the large costs to her monthly care at the Alzheimers Home she now residents at.  Please bring your imagination and your wallets, not just for me, but for the AWESOME and TALENTED Vendors that use this event as a vehicle for their passion.  I am so excited to share 2-days with this fabulous company, so please join me!

Look for me at Etsy Too! www.HouseofScrap.etsy.com

I've branched out even more to met passionate scrapbooking sisters (and brothers).  Tonight I set up shop at Etsy...here's the link www.HouseofScrap.etsy.com.  The e-store offers the same products as www.HouseofScrap.com.  What a great service Etsy is!!  I love the creative energy and the products!  I have already indulged my creative fever and wallet and got the cutest Ephemera Mini Kits.  I am so excited the industry is combining old with new, it's like looking at a little piece of history everyday!

Almost ready to be off and running...

If you have ever tried to get your dream of creating a business with your art and tummy-burning entrepreneurship off the ground, then you may totally relate to my recent weeks!  Truly, my hat goes off and wine glass held high to the lucky ones who have already succeeded!!  I have diligently been working late into many nights putting a business plan together...My biggest fear ALWAYS is failure, so of course, (read fast...) there's a five year plan with supported data to ensure success and if that doesn't work their is always a parachute that will hopefully open before a great fall and the Humpty Dumpty days ahead hopefully will be short after using liquid glass to adhere my broken wounds  (hewfff)... In other words, look this recession squarely into the big hairy eye balls and spend your green as I start a scrapbooking e-company.   

That's the plan...now here's the details.  www.HouseofScrap.com will be ready for business April 1st...yeah, no foolin!  The focus of my business will be offering monthly kits and paper projects.  These projects will be unique finds with great pieces using products from Crafty Secrets, Kaisercraft, Doodlebug, Imaginisce, Daisy D's (yes, I have their product), Bazzill, Sassafras and many more.  What you won't see are the papers and products found at the Mega Stores like Michaels, Joannes or Craft Warehouse.  No offense to the purveyors or employees of the Mega Stores, but I know crafty ladies appreciate the unique and distinct!

So the other thing...after asking around to other "dreamin, scrappin" ladies, I found I wasn't as alone on the island as I thought, because my other passion (for the longest time) is Junking! Who knew...Others too?!?!  Luckily for those who appreciate the old...Vintiques are part of my scrapbook world and some will be available on this site under Estate Sale Items.

Thanks for checking into my "House"...Stay tuned in the coming weeks as I officially introduce the shop and have a "Welcome-Wagon" gift for my first 50 customers.  Thank you for your support!  

The www.HouseofScrap.com business card...

You give an Inchie, and You get a S-mile~!

So many weeks ago, I made my first post discussing "Inchies", the little one inch piece of art.  Well, the very creative group of women from this year's Inspired 2009 got their inchies commingled with mine and here is the A thru Z result!  

Thank you Stella for your generous time as "Inchie Organizer" and thank you all Creative "Inchie Makers" who participated!

  

ahé he! (Thank You) to the CampMaster and Professors of Creative University!

Wow...What a fabulous weekend at Creative University!!  Of course, with any long- awaited event, time just FLIES by!   So what is Creative University you might ask?  Up in the northern part of Idaho, just off Lake Coeur d-Alene, is the most beautiful, rustic, secluded piece of paradise, Camp Lutherhaven!  Our Campmaster and Dean of all scrappin things, Tresa, works tirelessly to ensure all her lil campers and greenhorns have a great time while learning what is new in the technique world of scrappin.  Many thanks and peace-pipe offerings go to you Campmaster Tresa, and All of your extremely talented crafty professors, for organizing and throwing such a great scrapbooking weekend...waiting for more pictures to further show off the fun...

INCHIES - After 2.2 feet I was done!

I had never heard of an inchie until just a few weeks ago when I was introduced by the gals in my Inspired Group, and now I present to you, 26 inches later, My Inchie...yes now, I am no longer an inchie-virgin.  I am participating in an inchie swap and was given the letter "T".  I had not given it much thought until last night when I finally sat down and create my little pieces of art.  And I have to admit, I actually had a difficult time fitting an idea on an inch.  I can only expect that once I receive the OPIA (Other People Inchie Art) and put the OPIA together in a collage, it will transform into a beautiful display of workmanship!  I am so excited to share it with you once my cute little inchie returns to me with her new small friends.  Look for it mid-February.