NEW BEGINNINGS!!!

I am really excited to share that I have decided to open my own crafting business. I named it "Finally Home Crafts' because I am finally able to stay home to take care of my kids. It took me several years and lots of gentle (OK not so gentle nudging) to make the plunge and give up my teaching job. No regrets but it was definitely a very scary step both financially and emotionally!!!

Anyhow back to my announcement....Finally Home Crafts can be found here on Facebook. I offer customized and themed vinyl items such as plates, wine glasses, and acrylic tumblers. I am also making paper products - home decor, gift items, cards, etc...

I found this jar at Target and just knew it was calling out for vinyl. I added the chevron on top and the saying around it. The full saying is "When all else fails eat chocolate."

If you are interested you can find my projects on my Facebook page and local craft fairs. I will be attending a craft fair Saturday March 14 from 1-7pm at the Joyce Hanks Community Center in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. 

As always thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!!!

Treasured Times CHA Release Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the Treasured Times CHA 2015 Blog Hop Party! 

Treasured Times is releasing several fabulous stamps and two new paper packs at the (Craft & Hobby Trade show) CHA in Anaheim, California. 

Treasured Times is hoping that those of you attending the show will stop by the booth and look at all this new release as well as the many previously released products! 

The stamps and paper packs we're releasing today are perfect for card making for the upcoming Easter & Saint Patrick's Day holidays! 

Let's get this party started by showing you our adorable new stamps and paper packs!

This new paper pack is called Easter Greetings. 

Designed by Michele Roos. 

Kingdom Green & Gold designed by Michele Roos.

I love the designs and colors of both of these new paper packs! 

Our New Stamps!

Spring Chick by Elisabeth Bell.

Colored by Tammy Louise Cunliffe.

Dragonfly Love by Elisabeth Bell.

Colored by Tammy Louise Cunliffe.

Golden Boy By Elisabeth Bell.

Colored by Tammy Louise Cunliffe.

Lucky Caitlin by Elisabeth Bell.

Colored by Keeley Ainsworth.

Lucky Leperchaun by Mi Ran Jung.

Colored by Tammy Louise Cunliffe.

Lily by Mi Ran Jung.

Colored by Mi Ran Jung.

I am truly honored to be part of such a talented Design Team. The ladies constantly encourage and inspire me to improve my crafting. 

Here is the card I made using the new image Golden Boy.

1 Lucky winner, will win all the stamps and paper packs shown here today. 

To be eligible to win the prizes please leave a comment on all the blogs including the Treasured Times Inspirational blog and like our Facebook page here.

 The winner will be announced by January 17th. 

All of the new stamps and new paper packs are on sale at 10% off through January 13th. Enter code CHA10

 If you arrived here from Astrid Galjaard's blog then you are on the right track. If you are already on the hop trail then head over to Valou Allard's blog to see her incredible creation!! If not you might want to head back to the start at the Inspirational blog so you don't miss a single creation.

In case you get lost along the way, here is a complete list of all blog hop participants.

  Keeley Ainsworth

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Melanie Smith

Kelli Arkell Hull

Astrid Galjaard

Melissa Czapor

Valou Allard

Nia Smith
Denielle Sergeant

The Treasured Times team had the opportunity to work with the Sennelier DT who made some projects using our new "Lily" stamp designed by Mi Ran Jung. You can take a look at their projects here.hank you Jolanda and all the wonderful members of her design team for being a part of this release!  

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop!!

Melissa 

Treasured Times Inspirational Posts

Today is my day to post some Treasured Times Inspiration on the Inspirational blog!!  I started getting ready for Easter this week. I chose to use Easter Bonnet by Tracey Malnofski and the Treasured Times paper pack. 

I hope you'll head over to the store and check out all the wonderful Easter images. 

Treasured Times Inspiration....

Happy day before the day before Christmas!!! Natalie has a book about this and she reads it every year on this day!!

I used Suzie Snowflake designed by Mi Ran Jung. You can find it in the Treasured Times store. I didn't know about Mi Ran's stamps until they came to Treasured Times. While I am excited to learn of her wonderful images, my husband is not so happy!! :-)

OK on with my card....

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope that everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year's!!!

Treasured Times New Release!!!

I am late in announcing this here but figured better late than never!! There is a new release and a blog hop happening over at Treasured Times. The release includes new Elisabeth Bell and Mi Ran Jung images along with Vickie Dufill and Jehanne Silva Freimane.  Jody is also introducing a new designer who has created the first of what I know will be many beautiful paper packs - Michele Roos from MicheleRDesigns!!!

Have a great day!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Treasured Times New Challenge

Today is the start of a new Anything Goes Challenge over at the Treasured Times blog!! Here's my card made using Hello Mr. Snowman illustrated by Mi Ran Jung!!

Be sure to check out all the other wonderful stamps at Treasured Times Stamps!!!

IT'S A SALE!!!!!!

IT'S TIME FOR A SALE!!!! 

From now until after Christmas ALL

 CHRISTMAS AND VALENTINE'S IMAGES 

are on sale for 40% off.

 It is a great time to stock up on the 

images you've been eyeing!!

http://thestampingboutique.com