That I've been MIA from my blog lately. So this post is for you...and the others that often check in on me to see what I'm up to. I don't post much on my blog with personal updates and such...but I'll use this post to bring you all creatively up to date.
I'm sad that my DT postion with Freckle Friends came to an end. I LOVE their collections! And it was so fun to play with them each month. Dispite the economy, FF was a very successful kit club. The owners have decieded to persue other opportunities and have put the business up for sale. Speaking of SALE...they are have a HUGE one here. Great bargins to be had for sure.
So what exactly have I been up to in my spare time? Creating. Inventing. Planning. Re-freshing.
I've created some unique items for my etsy shop: ArtBar. Cork is something I've been wanting to use for some time. And right now I'm in LOVE with Fabric. The colors + prints are fresh + exciting to me. And I love putting a creative twist on my scrapbooking. I've created some exclusive items just for this purpose and put the "extras" up in the shop. They are limited and most are one of a kind...so if you see something you like better snatch it up! Here's some photos...cuz a blog post just isn't the same without photos.
PoP yOuR cOrK over these!
Very delicate embellishments. I LOVE the bookprint & cork together. Look for these on my LO's soon!
(I also have some in the shop with MAPprint too) They are perfect for cards too.
Trying out this idea. I LOVE to work with mini albums. The covers on this one is made from cork!
I'm excited about the possibilites.
FABRIC FLAIR
Ooohhhh! Just Perfect. Fresh. Funky. Vintage. So many uses. Cards, LO's, heck you can even wear them! I can't wait to see how many ways I can use them.
And yes...there is even a Fabric Mini album to match! I'm currently featuring two different fabric collections. It's so hard to choose just one. Wouldn't it make a lovely gift album for mothers day or special baby photos? It was so hard to part with it but I've decided it's better to share.
Over the next few weeks I'm looking forward to doing some creative projects "just for me". Things I've been collecting have been calling my name to use them! Also I'll be spending a few days with the kids in Canada visiting family. Will be good to get away for a bit.
So...I think...that if you are actually reading this blog...you should leave a comment! Let me know what you think about the new ArtBar items. Do you have any ideas of things you'd like to see in the shop? Share with me! From the comments posted on this thread from today thru Mar. 19. I'll pick one winner to receive some goodies from my etsy shop! Winner will be posted on Friday, Mar. 20.
well blow me down... she posted *faints*... *lol*
love the new stuff you are doing... very Donna Downey!!
you are so talented Kim... I am green!!
Posted by: Shell | March 13, 2009 at 09:51 PM
I'm loving chipboard anything! Love your new stuff!
Posted by: Chrissy Le | March 14, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Oops, just me again. More turquoise and yellows! Also, maybe a variety pack of your fabric flowers, buttons, and the button flowers (cork/newsprint) ones. :)
Posted by: Chrissy Le | March 14, 2009 at 04:54 PM
love your new stuff, kim! It's so fresh and pretty.
Posted by: Vera | March 15, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Love everything you shared! Fab creations!
Posted by: Sandra L. | March 18, 2009 at 07:06 AM
Everything looks fresh and spring like. I really love anything with bookprint or newsprint. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Juanita | March 18, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I LOVE cork, too! Super cute items! :D
Posted by: Jana Eubank | March 18, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Loving all the new goodies! Those fabric flowers are awesome!
Posted by: Patricia | March 19, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Me!!! Me!!!! Pick Me Kim!!! I always get robbed of your great gifts when we play DT's!!! This is my one shot!!! :P
It's good to see you back on the blog....
Christina
Posted by: Christina | March 19, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Great things! I like fabric tags too.
Posted by: Tonya | March 19, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Your new items are wonderful!!! I have seen cork used a lot by French scrapbookers and always wondered why it was so seldomly used here! It adds great texture to layouts so BrAVO for adding those items in your store!
Posted by: Nathalie | March 19, 2009 at 08:49 AM
I am coming back to add that I would love to see more cork embellishments on the masculine side ;)
Posted by: Nathalie | March 19, 2009 at 08:52 AM
I thought I had responded here, guess not.
Love the new items, specially the cork board flowers, I'm gettin me some!
Posted by: Melanie S. | March 19, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Kim Kim Kim........finally posting huh girl? LOL
Love what you have done with the embellishemnts!
Posted by: Julie | March 19, 2009 at 09:37 AM
OMG! I LOVE, love, love all your new goodies! Dang, girl! You are so creative and when I grow up, I wanna be just like you! :) Seriously, though, I love everything you make!
Posted by: Anita Hiltz | March 19, 2009 at 09:55 AM
I adore your flowers and that fabric mini book is beautiful- I might just have to do some shopping :) Love your creations!
Posted by: Tracy Catlin | March 19, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Fantastic new goodies! I love the cork embellishments and the fabric flair. So cool!
Posted by: Andi M | March 19, 2009 at 11:52 AM
The flowers and mini albums are so cute. Glad you checked in to share!
Posted by: Tracey I. | March 19, 2009 at 02:06 PM
love your items I love flowers and that mini album is so cute
Posted by: tammy Thomas | March 19, 2009 at 02:20 PM
Oh girl, you know i love it! That cork idea is genius! I cant wait to get some in my hot little hands. :)
Posted by: Sonda T | March 19, 2009 at 04:04 PM
I love the looks of all of your pretty stuff!! I love the flowers!
Posted by: Theresa | March 19, 2009 at 05:41 PM