Off to Vegas! RollerCon

So today we head off to Rollercon. (It's CHA for Roller derby for my crafty friends out there)
Unfortunately I will not be skating due to my broken ankle, but with my hubby and tons of friends going, I didn't want to miss out. I am taking my knee scooter and my electric scooter so mobility shouldn't be an issue. When I get back we are going to do an EPIC craft room clean and purge! Then I plan on spending the rest of my time off creating and I can't wait! See you next week!


Save the Date! Craft for a Cure is BACK!

Yes, we will be doing it again! Stay tuned for all the details soon. It will be held once again in Rancho Cucamonga. Email me at inmyblueroomdesigns@gmail.com to get on the advanced registration list PLEASE PUT "CFC" in the subject line! This event will sell out quick and this year we brought the price down to $100 per person! See you there!



Visit me on Petaloo today making Jewelry out of Paper!

Full Instructions and tutorial here on Petaloos Blog!



Join me at the Paper Crafters Library!

Here is a little sneak peek! It's Halloween in July! Head over to the Paper Crafters Library for this easy Halloween Project using Graphic 45's new Steampunk Spells Collection. Did I mention they are giving away a sweet pack of Steampunk Spells if you leave a comment on The Papercrafter Library Blog? So get over there!!

I'm Broke!

Well, at least my ankle is. It's been almost 3 weeks since I broke my ankle at my roller derby banked track scrimmage. I can't explain it but in my head I equated getting hurt with my skill and fitness as a skater. I feel like such a failure. I know logically, skill has nothing to do with injury, even professional athletes break stuff. Still what could I have done to prevent this, and how will I prevent it in the future? I guess I have about 3 months to figure that all out. The bright side to all of this was that I could just sit and craft all day! Well easier said than done. Although I was determined to get off my painkiller meds as quickly as possible, the simple fact is, not keeping my foot elevated causes swelling and pain. On top of that I can not bear ANY weight on my right leg, and my craft room is stacked to the ceiling with supplies! So that means a lot of hopping around on one foot.  I already am a messy maker, and as I struggle to get those pop dots off my shelf- I want to keep them close so I don't have to go back.... now I find myself buried in stuff as seen in the photo above! I know it will get better and a big part of healing is attitude, so I am keeping my chin up!


Graphic 45 Summer Hooray for Summer! Mini Album PDF Release!

{the dimensions of this mini is approximately 4wx6.5h}

*******UPDATE I have a limited number of FULL kits available for $50! Yes- the kit includes ALL PAPER and EMBELLISHMENTS to make this mini in its entirety (except supplies and ink)With the PDF you will get: Templates, 2 his res embellishment images, detailed photo of each finished page, and over 100 detailed photos with step by step instructions. . $50 each, Sorry $5.95 shipping is only in US********* SOLD OUT!!!!!

FULL KIT $50

 I am also releasing the full PDF instructions along with supply list, templates and detailed project photos for only $7.00. This album will be great to save all of this summers memories in. With the PDF you will get: Templates, 2 his res embellishment images, detailed photo of each finished page, and over 100 detailed photos with step by step instructions. Supplies can be easily found at Michaels and Joanns- or you can just substitute from your own stash.

OR:

Within 24 hours of purchase you will receive an email at your PAYPAL email address with the link to download all of the files

If you want the tutorial sent to another email address please email me at: inmyblueroomdesigns@gmail.com- letting me know the name on your paypal account and what email you want it sent to

Feel free to email me anytime if you have any questions about the tutorial at- inmyblueroomdesigns@gmail.com

Graphic 45 Summer Mini Tutorial $7.00

TUTORIAL ONLY $7

Summer Fun with May Arts, Little Yellow Bicycle and Xyron

Today we are making some fun! How about hosting a crafty get together and create some fun accordion Mini Albums? That's just where I got the inspiration for these projects. My girlfriends and I have a monthly crafty get together- we are actually doing a round robin swap and these get togethers are where we "hand off" our swap to the next gal. We usually have a fun make and take we do and this month my dear friend Erin came up with a little bunting project. Now we made ours with lace and tulle-but mine was made of my stash of May Arts ribbon! My mini was made with Little Yellow Bicycle's Poppy Collection  and I put it all together with my Xyron Mega Runner and Create a Sticker 2.5. The album is SUPER easy to make and I included a quick video tutorial on how to make it! Have fun!

{here are my goodies!}

{Erin used her Mason jars for lemonade-I chose to use it as a vase. I have to admit I love anything in a Mason jar}

{The great thing about this little bunting is that I can reuse my ribbon at anytime! Just un-loop and press the wrinkles out! Win-Win!}

{These little books are so fun to make and great for little pictures!}

{so fun to open, it explodes with color and fun!}

{I like to keep it a little simple on the inside, espicially where the folds are}

{Here is one half- I used my Xyron Create A Sticker 2.5 inch to run my ribbon through}

{Don't you just love that oversized ric-rac from May Arts??}

{And the back can be done too!}

Now let's make and album!

                                         

Supplies-

Accordion Book:

Paper Little Yellow Bicycle Poppy Collection

Little Yellow Bicycle Naturals Wood Tags

Little Yellow Bicycle Velum Tape

Little Yellow Bicycle Cardstock Stickers PY-135

Little Yellow Bicycle Cardstock Stickers PY-140

Little Yellow Bicycle Naturals Layered Burlap Stickers

May Arts Ribbon

We are Memory Keepers Washi Sheets

Xyron Create a Sticker 2.5 inch

Xyron Mega Runner 1/2 inch

Jelly Jar Vase:

Little Yellow Bicycle Cardstock Stickers PY-135

Little Yellow Bicycle Velum Tape

May Arts Ribbon

Xyron Create A Sticker 2.5 inch

Bunting:

1 yard jute twine

May Arts Ribbon

Little Yellow Bicycle Naturals Wood Tags