It's coming together....

Okay my last post was of my craft space/office that needed to be unpacked, organized and somehow put together!  HUGE task!  Let me first give you a little back story......

House hunting back in April was quite the process.  You start off with a list of wants, needs, desires...you all have been there you know the drill.  Soon the list and my expectations needed to shift a little.  No pool in the backyard- okay, no huge bonus room for the kiddos/me- okay BUT need to figure out a plan to balance everyone's needs and make the new house work.  So over the course a few months I needed to convince my loving/amazing hubby that the office needed to be MINE!  Of course that took some serious negotiating and at times me being a brat saying "Well- you got your 3 car garage I can put all your plaques and accolades in there!"  I think over time he started to get it and realized...he goes to work everyday...would he really use the office?!?  Once we moved in I started laying the ground work slowly but surely and he came over to my side!  BUT there was a custody agreement- his beloved pictures and memorabilia from each assignment needed a home......

So one half is his side and the other is all mine!  And the other part of the story was that I was initially afraid that my Beloved PotteryBarn Craft Table/Desk would not fit.  In fact I sorta tried to sell before we left Virginia.  Thankfully Josh told me one night not to sell it and that we could make it work....see I already was winning and I didn't even know it!  HA!

I am pretty much all set up and out of the 3 homes that I have had since having my own designated space.....I have to say this is my FAVORITE!!!!  And I LOVE, LOve, LOVE our new home and really hope we can be here for awhile!!!

So here are some pics of my Space put together...I know over time I was tweak and ADD to it but I am really happy with the progress.  Plus I actually made some cards yesterday!!!!

Creatively Yours,
Jennifer  :-)

All moved in and back to Blogging!

Whew!  We are here!!!!!  After being in Lithia, Fl for two weeks I am starting to feel at home!

 All the rooms are put together, love the house, neighborhood has a good feel, and we are starting to get into a routine- YEAH!!!!!!!

 Okay but there is still one thing missing(well a bunch of things) but this is a MAJOR thing- My office is a NIGHTMARE!!!!!!  The last room of the house to be tackled and with all the chatter this past week from our annual CTMH Convention....I am just itching to get back to being creative and sharing my passion!  BUT this room has got to get it together!  I am feeling overwhelmed!!!  I need a plan and probably a date to Ikea for some new bookshelves for storage as my oak ones are now in the family room.  Major case of where to start!?!!!!!  So here are the before pictures and hopefully soon I will have some great after pictures!!!

I mentioned that Close To My Heart had their annual convention last week where all the new up and coming super FANTABULOUS things are released and announced to us(and one major upset DIVA here that could not go due to the move!)- hold on to your seats as I will have lots to share and update you with!  The biggest thing I need to let you know is there is a HUGE retirement list and you need to get your order in before the 31st of July as they will not be available after that date!  You will notice a big section of our cardstock on the list- don't be alarmed the colors are not going anywhere, it is just a repackaging situation at CTMH.  So if you need to stock up or see something on here that you cannot live without- let me know!

Items Retiring & Not available after July 31, 2011:

Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
 Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
 Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12
 Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16
 Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16
Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16
 Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20
 Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20
Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20
Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24
Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24
 Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24
 Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38
 Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38
Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38
 Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38
 Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38
Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38
 Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39
 Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39
 Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39
 Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39
 Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39
Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39
 Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41
Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41
 Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41
 Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42
 Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42
 Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42
 Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43
 Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43
 1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001 pg 45
 1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005 pg 45
 2” x 11” block -- Y1007 pg 45
2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004 pg 45
 4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011 pg 45
 My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 2 ½” x 3 ½” -- Z1021 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 3” x 3” -- Z1022 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 3” x 4 ¾” -- Z1023 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 4” x 4” -- Z1024 pg 114
Envelope flats – 4 ½” x 4 ½” -- Z1244 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 5” x 5” -- Z1025 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 5” x 7” -- Z1026 pg 114
Envelope flats – 5 ½” x 4 3/4 ” -- Z1027 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 6” x 6” -- Z1028 pg 114
 Envelope flats – 8” x 3 ½” -- Z1029 pg 114
 Designer ribbon – cranberry -- Z1209 pg 115
 Designer ribbon – buttercup -- Z1154 pg 115
 Designer ribbon – sweet leaf -- Z1125 pg 115
 Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
 Mini Medley Accents – Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
 Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117
 Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117
 Top Coats – Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118
Rub Ons – Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 118
 Rub Ons – Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118
 Dimensional Elements – Villa -- Z1390 pg 118
> · Dimensional Elements – Miracle -- Z1354 pg 118
> · Dimensional Elements – Booksmart -- Z1223 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Borders -- Z1156 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun -- Z1140 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard -- Z1164 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Stars -- Z1312 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – A -- Z1055 pg 119 (new DE alphabets in fall book – similar but new sizes and shapes)
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – B -- Z1056 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – C -- Z1057 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – D -- Z1058 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – E -- Z1059 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – F -- Z1060 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – G -- Z1061 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – H -- Z1062 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – I -- Z1063 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – J -- Z1064 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – K -- Z1065 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – L -- Z1066 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – M -- Z1067 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – N -- Z1068 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – O -- Z1069 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – P -- Z1070 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – Q -- Z1071 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – R -- Z1072 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – S -- Z1073 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – T -- Z1074 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – U -- Z1075 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – V -- Z10576 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – W -- Z1077 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – X -- Z1078 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – Y -- Z1079 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – Z -- Z1080 pg 119
> · 3” x 3” Mini Album -- Z1166 pg 120
> · My Creations 3 ring binder -- Z1141 pg 120
> · Kraft Color Ready Borders -- Z1377 pg 120
> · Red Eye Pen -- 3501 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Clear -- Z671 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue -- Z647 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple -- Z664 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl -- Z678 pg 121
> · Block Buddy Set -- Z1289 pg 121
> · Pivot Point Stapler -- Z1009 pg 122
> · Texture Tools – Foam Tools -- Z1090 pg 122
> · Fun Flock -- Z263
> · My Accents Organizer -- Z183 pg 123
> · My Accents Block Organizer -- Z185 pg 123
> · Euro Personal Paper Trimmer -- Z338 pg 123
> · Euro Replacement Blades -- Z339 pg 123
> · Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring -- Z340 pg 123
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Flannel -- 5573 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Wool -- 5571 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Brown Bag -- X5644 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Parchment -- X5645 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Amethyst -- X5631 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Baby Pink -- 1299 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Heavenly Blue -- 1285 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Key Lime -- 1235 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunkiss Yellow -- 1240 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Taffy -- X5630 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Juniper -- X5752 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lilac Mist -- 1295 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sorbet -- X5751 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Spring Iris -- 1296 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Tulip -- X5753 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Gypsy -- X5757 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Holiday Red -- 1274 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunny Yellow -- 1225 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunset -- X5758 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Topiary -- X5635 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Cotton Candy -- X5760 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Dutch Blue -- 1241 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lagoon -- X5762 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pear -- X5764 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sky -- X5761 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Autumn Terracotta -- 1270 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Barn Red -- X5637 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – New England Ivy -- 1282 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pansy Purple -- 5590 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunflower -- 1242 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garden Green -- 1244 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Goldrush -- 1243 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Hollyhock -- 1246 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Indian Corn Blue -- 1284 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Vineyard Berry -- 1248 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Buttercup -- 1271 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garnet -- X5638 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Moonstruck -- 1293 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Ponderosa Pine -- 1276 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Smokey Plum -- 1291 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Blush -- X5640 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Crystal Blue -- 1292 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Honey -- X5668 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Petal -- X5667 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Twilight -- X5666 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5686 pg 124 (colors are not changing but are being re-grouped so combo packs will change)
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5700 pg 124
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5682 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5756 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5765 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5766 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5684 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5698 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5685 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5800 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5691 pg 124
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5705 pg 124
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5687 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5755 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5767 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5768 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5689 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5703 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5690 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5801 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Antique -- Z1564 pg 124
> · Stamp Pad set – Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124
> · Stamp Pad set – Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Garden -- Z1567 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Classic -- Z1563 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125
> · Marker set – Antique -- Z1554 pg 124
> · Marker set – Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124
> · Marker set – Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125
> · Marker set – Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125
> · Marker set – Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125
> · Marker set – Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125
> · Marker set – Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125
> · Marker set – Garden -- Z1557 pg 125
> · Marker set – Classic -- Z1553 pg 125
> · Marker set – Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125
> · Textured Cardstock – White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

Feels good to be back to Blogging and getting settled...I will be getting back into the saddle again and look forward to catching up with my blogging friends and readers!

Chat soon!

Jennifer