I have to admit, when getting ready for the holidays I always look to see what Martha Stewart has going on. After all, it was Martha who (along with my mom) inspired my love of cooking and decorating and crafting. Inspired by her felt corsage, I created these simple but super cute Hair Holly for my girls.
I have to admit, when getting ready for the holidays I always look to see what Martha Stewart has going on. After all, it was Martha who (along with my mom) inspired my love of cooking and decorating and crafting. Inspired by her felt corsage, I created these simple but super cute Hair Holly for my girls.
Creating it was very simple.
- Cut the individual leaves from wool felt.
- Using a sewing machine (or by hand if you prefer) add some contrasting stitches along the edges.
- Sew (or hot glue) the leaves together, gather at the center.
- Add a bow and a little ornament for an added festive touch.
Look for unbreakable or plastic ornaments when making for younger kids. Th glass ones can shatter pretty easily. I found mine in a tube at Target.
Be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win our first prize, a Martha Stewart Glitter sampler. Leave a comment below and one lucky winner will receive a finished bow from me to you! I will announce winners for this week’s giveaway Monday AM. So tell your friends. See you tomorrow!
It is not secret that I LOVE my new iPad. I take it everywhere with me. Usually I just throw it into my purse and take it with me where ever I go. But I realized, that although it is in a case… it really needed a sleeve. All the ones that I found where usually made to be used without a case. So I made my own. The result… a cute and functional home for my beloved iPad.
The cover is my favorite Heather Baily fabric. The fabric is laminated to make it water and dirt resistant.
The case is lightly padded on one side to give the screen a little added protection inside my purse.
And here it is all tucked in and tidy!
Hey look! My flowers are famous…lol.
The pink flower at the top is one I created for the Flower Article in the April/May issue of Simply Handmade. I have to admit, it never gets old seeing my creations in print. So much fun! Simply Handmade is one of the magazines at my publisher. And I have to say, everytime I see the new issue, I just want to run home and start creating. So much inspiration.
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So the past week has been quite a roller coaster. Last Thursday I found out that I had been laid off from CK Media. (as did my mom) I was only one of a number of casualties of this latest cut. But as one door closes… a window opens!
I am very happy to announce that I am the Director of Online and Social Media for Northridge Media. The “official” press release from the company. . .
Orem, Utah – Chad Harvie, Publisher of Northridge Media, announced that Ana Cabrera has been named Director of Online & Social Media for the company. Ana most recently served as the Social Media Manager for CK Media (Creating Keepsakes).
Ana will be heading up the expansion of the online properties for all of Northridge Media’s print titles including Scrapbook Trends, Bead Trends, Simply Handmade, CARDS, and all other bi-monthly idea book titles. She will also be enhancing their blogging program and lead the Northridge Media online community. Cabrera is a published crafter with her expertise in paper based art and digital media. Her experience in both the craft and publishing industry makes her a perfect fit to the Northridge family and publications.
I am VERY excited about this opportunity. I have nothing but love for my old job. But when its over it is over. I feel like have found a family to belong to. One of the most exciting things for me is the opportunity to share my passion. And I REALLY love that the publications focus on the reader. It is refreshing to come into a smaller publisher that still has that “family” and “from the heart” feeling. And it doesn’t hurt that I LOVE everyone that I work with.
As I hit ups and downs in this industry, I have really seen who is truly my friend. I have been blessed to have dear friends that have wrapped me in support and hugs. Thank you.. thank you so very much. Stay tuned.. this is only the beginning!
All in all, CHA was an inspiring and exhilarating event. And as always.. is it more than just products. I love finding old and new friends, and reconnecting with those who share my same passion.
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