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- My name is Erin and I have been blogging since July 2010 on the recommendation of my friend Ann and now I can't stop, LOL. I created this blog as a place to display my Kreativity. To inspire and be inspired. I hope you enjoy your visit. Let me know you stopped by so that I can return the favor and visit your blog.
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Monday, August 15, 2011
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I have been wanting to try my hand at vinyl for the LONGEST time.
I honestly don't even know what I was so scared of but I finally just took the plunge and did it.
I purchased an 18" x 24' roll of white Contact Paper for $5.99 at Target and went to town. I found a very helpful and comprehensive video on YouTube by Above Rubies Studio explaining all the settings to cut vinyl with the Gypsy. They have a ton of helpful videos. I'm sure you can find the perfect one to suit your needs.
I had wanted to create something for my kids boring bedroom door.
Here is what I did....
It works out really well that both my children have the same initials. Yes, I did plan it that way and in many cases I have been somewhat sorry I did but not today. :) I LOVE how this turned out. The kids were surprised when they came home to find it on their bedroom door too, which was fun!
I have a few more vinyl Back to School projects to share with you over the next few days. I hope you will enjoy them.
I can't wait to do more w/ the vinyl/Contact paper. Unfortunately I have been unable to find any other solid color in the Contact paper aside from the white so it looks like I will have to find another source for colors but for now the white is working just fine for me.
If you know of any affordable sources for vinyl I'd love for you to share your wisdom with me.
Keep Kreating,
Erin
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Where have you been?!?
Where have I been?
I cannot believe it's been 6 weeks since I posted on my blog, how irresponsible of me. LOL
Some of you know (some of you don't) that I have been somewhat preoccupied with....well, life. Me and my most precious Kreations have been going thru some MAJOR changes in our lives these past few months and sometimes life just takes over. Ever since we moved at the beginning of May it seems as if I have been consumed with one thing right after another. What's most important is that I am (VERY slowly) learning to take one step at a time and that I cannot worry about what I have no control over. God will provide and take care of us even if it's not exactly in the way that I think it should be. I have a roof over my head, we have food on the table (and in the cupboards too, lol), and my babies are healthy and happy.
My kids finished their first year in tee-ball (turned coach pitch) and they both did GREAT.
Here they are in action on their first game day.
LOVE this photo of the kids on the bench from behind. My son is the 3rd from the left and my daughter is right next to him. She wasn't the only girl on the team but she was the only one in this pic.
Batter up! Yeah, she missed this one but she ended the season being a pretty good hitter. (PS: That's Coach Pfak behind her, she had a crush on him, lol)
Jason hit this one out of the park! OK, not really (the park is HUGE) but he had a hit on his very first swing. He'd been training all his life, literally, for that very moment.
I was so VERY proud of my kids this season. Not because of their game play (although that was great) but because of their behavior. If I'm lying I'm dying they were the most well behaved children on the team. Along w/ Lena whose mother was RIGHT there being involved every step of the way.
Kids surprise me. They adjust to change much better than we adults do and they are stronger than we grown ups give them credit for. I love how strong they are. Yes, they are still kids and have a melt down here and there but they are doing great.
Back to school in a few short weeks.
I am officially the mom of a 1st grader and a Kindergartener. :'( Both Jaelyn and Jason finished off their school year with flying colors.
We are sad to see our beloved principal Mrs. Botticello retire and our favorite Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Kenny also retire but they both deserve it even thought they will be GREATLY missed.
My return to school in the fall is still up in the air. There are a lot of unanswered questions that REALLY need answers in the next few weeks (more like yesterday) before I know for sure what I will be doing or where I will be going. Again, things that are totally out of my control. One day at a time, one step at a time.
I have still been crafting here and there and I promise to share w/ you soon. I have some vinyl projects I've been doing and I gotta say....What the heck took me so long to dive into vinyl? I LOVE it. If you haven't tried it you really gotta give it a try.
Well, I promise I won't let my posts be so few and far between in the future.
Thank you all for stopping by and for still supporting me even though I have become a lazy blogger. LOL
Keep Kreating
Share more w/ you soon,
Erin
Friday, June 10, 2011
Hello friends!
Welcome to the
Royal Purple Freedom Hop
Hosted by the Fabulous Faith
If you have arrived here from the Bodacious Brie
you are hopping along the right path. If you'd like to start at the beginning of this hop please visit the Fabulous Faith
Many of us in this hop have been or know someone who has been a victim of domestic violence. Did you know.....
About 4.8 million intimate partner-related physical assaults and rapes occur every year while many more assaults and rapes go unreported entirely. Over 3 million children witness violence in their home each year and those who see and hear violence in the home suffer physically and emotionally. These statistics are sad and overwhelming, but help IS out there for those that choose to break the silence.
Together we can make a difference!
Help us instill some hope where very little probably exists and give 24 families a chance at recovery when we are able to donate $1,000 to the Bradley Angle House.
When you create and send your purple themed card(s) with a hope filled message inside you could make all the difference in the lives of and individual or family that is hurting both physically and emotionally and feeling hopeless.
Not only does creating a card give hope and encouragement to a person in need it also gives YOU a chance to win the grand prize for this hop...what is it you ask?
A prize basket valued at (way) more than $100.
Some of the generous sponsors of this hop are:
Additional entries will be given for each $1 donation you include with your card. $1=1 entry, $5=5 entries, $10=10 entries....you get the picture. It's all up to you!
Cards must be postmarked by June 30th for inclusion in the HUGE basket drawings and can be mailed to the following address:
Royal Purple Hop
c/o Vicki Smith
P.O. Box 1496
Millbrook, NY 12545
For this hop I have created the pretty purple card shown here:
The purple sentiment is from Scrappy Mom's and says:
With Prayers & Positive Thoughts.
I thought this sentiment was PERFECT. This is exactly what these ladies need.
I will be sending this card off with a well thought out, handwritten note of encouragement and a prayer that this card, as well as the many other cards the ladies in this hop as well as many of you hoppers will be sending, will be a blessing to someone in need.
Your next stop along the way is the Terrific Tanya. To start at the beginning or see all the blog candy being offered be sure to check out Faith's Blog.
Together we can make a difference!
Help us instill some hope where very little probably exists and give 24 families a chance at recovery when we are able to donate $1,000 to the Bradley Angle House.
When you create and send your purple themed card(s) with a hope filled message inside you could make all the difference in the lives of and individual or family that is hurting both physically and emotionally and feeling hopeless.
Not only does creating a card give hope and encouragement to a person in need it also gives YOU a chance to win the grand prize for this hop...what is it you ask?
A prize basket valued at (way) more than $100.
Some of the generous sponsors of this hop are:
Want more chances to win the grand prize?
Additional entries will be given for each $1 donation you include with your card. $1=1 entry, $5=5 entries, $10=10 entries....you get the picture. It's all up to you!
Cards must be postmarked by June 30th for inclusion in the HUGE basket drawings and can be mailed to the following address:
Royal Purple Hop
c/o Vicki Smith
P.O. Box 1496
Millbrook, NY 12545
For this hop I have created the pretty purple card shown here:
With Prayers & Positive Thoughts.
I thought this sentiment was PERFECT. This is exactly what these ladies need.
I will be sending this card off with a well thought out, handwritten note of encouragement and a prayer that this card, as well as the many other cards the ladies in this hop as well as many of you hoppers will be sending, will be a blessing to someone in need.
Your next stop along the way is the Terrific Tanya. To start at the beginning or see all the blog candy being offered be sure to check out Faith's Blog.
Faith: http://faithfulecreations.com/
Raven: http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Linda: www.thefruitofmyhands.blogspot.com
Brie: http://vintage53.blogspot.com/
Erin: http://www.spantastikreations.blogspot.com/
Tanya: http://www.ScrappyScavenger.blogspot.com/
Amanda: http://www.scrapanddash.com/
Kimmare: http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/
Jackie: http://jackrabbitscrappin.blogspot.com/
Lori A: http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Monica: http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Anita: http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Sue: http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Gaby: www.gabycreates.com
Debbie W: http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Jen R. http:/www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/
Deborah http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Ellen: http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Gill: http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
Lori: http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/
Krista: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/
Carol: http://www.cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Nancy: http://fancywithnancy.blogspot.com/
Vicki: http://paperandprims.blogspot.com/
Emily: http://www.createserendipity.net/
Kristal: http://gettingcricky.com/
Amy: http://amychomas.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Please join us for the
Royal Purple Freedom Hop
June 10th, 2011
Hosted by the lovely Faith.
Here is what she had to share with us:
Domestic Violence is a silent killer that is directly responsible for the deaths of 3 women every day on average. One in eight women will experience Domestic Violence in their lifetimes and women experience about 4.8 million intimate partner-related physical assaults and rapes every year while many more assaults and rapes go unreported entirely.
Even more upsetting is the fact that over 3 million children witness violence in their home each year. Those who see and hear violence in the home suffer physically and emotionally. These statistics are sad and overwhelming, but help IS out there for those that choose to break the silence.
Together we can make a difference! Help us instill some hope were very little probably exists and give 24 families a chance at recovery when we are able to donate 1k dollars to a local shelter! WE NEED YOU!!!
Even more upsetting is the fact that over 3 million children witness violence in their home each year. Those who see and hear violence in the home suffer physically and emotionally. These statistics are sad and overwhelming, but help IS out there for those that choose to break the silence.
Together we can make a difference! Help us instill some hope were very little probably exists and give 24 families a chance at recovery when we are able to donate 1k dollars to a local shelter! WE NEED YOU!!!
There will be plenty of wonderful projects to view along this hop as well as some pretty spectacular blog candy as well.
In addition to hopping along with us on 6/10 you too can help make a difference in someones life. You can also make a card (A2 sized preferable) and add your own personal message of hope and encouragement. You never know when your small act of kindness to someone may make all the difference in the world to not only them but their families and their children as well.
If you would like to participate and send a card(s) you may send it to the address on the right side bar of my blog.
Keep Kreating,
Erin
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