Studio

I have been working on a studio where I can relax and create. I began dreaming of it in January 2010. In June 2010, the builders finally came out and started building it. Well, we got quite a bit of rain during the process-- and they hadn't put the roof on the building yet..... So, they had to lay another floor in addition to putting the roof on. Well, in September 2010, I was finally able to start working on finishing the inside. A lot of elbow grease was put into this. With the help of my mom, sister, other family members and friends, the building was wired, insulation was put in the ceilings and walls, sheetrock was put up, mudded, sanded, and trimmed, the walls were painted (3 sides red, 1 side white), and the linoleum was laid. Then came the BIG event, moving all of the stuff from out of the once spare bedroom which turned into a craft room. You wouldn't dare think that all of the stuff I have fitted into a 14'x16' room.

The Kreative Kraze Studio is 12'x32'. It's spacious, but after getting everything in, I think I need a little more room:) But I will just will work with what I have. Here are some photos of the room, unsettled. More photos to come.

So this a preview of the studio before, I've moved things in. I will soon post what it looks like since I've moved in. I have few touch ups to complete first. But I want you to know that this is a dream come true.

Chore Chart

This morning, I arose in a creative mood. A few weeks ago, I started making C.J., now my little man (age 8), a chore chart, and today I finished it. I figured it's time that he starts doing chores around the home on a regular basis.

He also says that he's recently come to the conclusion, too, that chores are better for him. He says that now that his birthday has come, he is no longer a boy, he has become a man. OMG!!!

With so much going on in that head of his, he always needs reminders. The chore chart is a good way of reminding him what needs to be done on a daily as well as weely basis. He even helped in deciding what needed to be placed on the chart.

I created this chore chart using a cabinet door, aluminum, paint, patterned paper, stickers, rub-ons, small tiles, magnets and images found on the internet.

I hope that he uses. C.J., make your Momma proud!!!

Harley Cake

For my aunt's wedding this past weekend, I was responsible for the groom's cake. I decorated german chocolate cakes with chocolate icing. I dipped strawberries in chocolate and swagged them along the side of the cake as well as placed them on each corner, added a motorcycle on top along with Harley logos throughout the cake. Waa LaaaaaH!!! It turned out wonderful.

Bulletin Board

I was able to be kreative today:)

For my sister's birthday, I "altered" a bulletin board for her. It was originally a plain off-white board with off-white ribbon attached. To go along with her office decor, I put zebra print fabric on it with hot pink and black ribbon and covered the buttons in zebra print. It turned out nice, I must say so myself. Somethimes it's hard for me to look at things I made and say that I did a good job. I don't know why, but this is the way it is for me, most of the time. Nevertheless, on this project, I have to say that, "I am the bomb." I give myself a pat on the back.

Happy Birthday, My Sissee. (I even provided her with a picture of myself to put on it.)

The Cross

God has blessed me with the gift of creativity. I pray that God continues to use me in a way that he shall prosper as well as myself. My goal is to create at least one thing new each week. Let the journey begin. . .

Although these are nothing new, these are a few crosses that I've painted. I have lots more to paint, but need to gain more ideas. It'll come within due time.

I'm blogging!!!

I'm new to blogging. Seen many, but never participated. Yea, Me!!!