salt dough hearts - almost ready...

The items for the animal shelter are almost ready. Here are some of them - there is another stack which will need the ribbons, and then I'll attach the tags, and then deliver them tomorrow!

I've also made a few cards. I'm trying to incorporate some recycled materials in each of them. This one, for instance, features a photo cut out from a promo we received at work, and also the grey/silvery layer came from a folder sent to my office by some company.

Here we have a clean and simple design utilized in order to follow the Asian inspiration. I used the pizza box lining painted with acrylics.

I have materials cut and ready to go for a few more cards... and then on to the next project!

domain news

Yay, the domain registration process is complete! The Paypal payment went through, and a few minutes later teapotcreations.com went live. There isn't much going on there yet, just a few un-linked graphics (since I couldn't wait to start, but I don't have time to do anything more at this moment).

I need to set it up nicely by Friday evening; this is when I am delivering the goodies to the shelter, and then they will be sold at the Lombard Craft Fair. I also need to finish the tags and labels... so much to do, so little time! I'm hoping to post some photos of my crafts tomorrow.

The Yellowness of Spring

On the way to work I have been admiring the bright yellow dandelions. Although considered weeds by some, they are such a splendid springtime bloom!
Also, the tulips and daffodils are showing off their gorgeous flowers in our area, adding to the juicy greenness of the still-tiny leaves on all the trees. I am also looking forward to the cascade of white petals on the cherry tree outside our bedroom window.
So much to be amazed at in spring!

Humble Beginnings

I am starting to work on the very basic web site aimed at showcasing the outcome of many hours spent over various crafting materials and tools. With a romantic/exotic PhotoShop brush and a simple layout in FrontPage I am hoping to put together an informative and pleasant site.

I am also signing up for a nicely priced web hosting service together with a domain name. Yay! My own domain name! Always wanted one! This blog will be linked up to that site, of course, and I am planning to use the photo albums I have on picasa. Long Live Google.

As far as the creative juices are concerned, I am working on the donations to the DuPage Animal Friends - they will be selling craft items at the Lombard Lilac Time Fair to collect funds for the shelter. There will be some salt dough hearts and most likely paper stuff as well!