I may not get to play along with Glenda’s Random Amusing Challenges very often, but they’re a lot of fun when I do. Because my son is still small, I probably wouldn’t have thought to put together a school themed card at this time of year, but Glenda’s challenge put the idea in my head. [...]
The fabulous A-Muse-a-Palooza stamps, this month’s A Muse Lounge challenge, and a few publication calls really put me in a holiday state of mine. And the miserably hot weather had me wishing it were more than a state of mind. I just hummed a few Christmas carols and stood closer to the air vents in [...]
I forgot to mention it yesterday, but Wplus9 is one of the stamp companies I have my eye on. They’ve only released a handful of clear sets, but I really like what I’ve seen so far. Their Birds and Bees is near the top of my wish list. That’s why I’m psyched to play along [...]
It’s really on Tuesday this time. For serious. I’m not sure why I continue to eat Quaker’s Weight Control instant oatmeal. The faux sweeteners are not very tasty, even if the flavors are. I think I’d rather add my own sugar. Still hoping that Dad will be home by the time we visit. Even if [...]
First, I’d like to do a little screaming. Last week I tweeted about submitting a couple cards for publication. For the first time ever. It’s surprising, I know. I’ve been paper crafting for more than seven years and had never thrown my hat into the publication ring. Those deadlines get me every time, mostly because [...]
I’ve been stamping a lot lately. Partly because I’m making more time to get into the office and partly because I’ve been so inspired by the challenges out there in the blogosphere. Here are just a few that I’ve made for challenges in the last week. Click on any of the pictures below to get [...]
This is just a simple little card that I created for the I Want to Ride My Bicycle Challenge in the Moxie Fab World and this month’s A Muse Lounge Challenge: Taking Off Some Layers. For once, it turned out exactly the way I sketched it. I’m all kinds of in love with the stamp [...]
Today, I’m feeling: Proud. Tom is adjusting to life in the Toddler room quickly and almost effortlessly. Seriously. He has transitioned like a fish to water. The kid doesn’t even cry when I drop him off anymore because he’s so happy to play with all the toys and friends. Frustrated. I have not made time [...]
I’m usually full of ideas. More than I know what to do with, actually. Crafting time is at a premium with a toddler around, so most end up fading from memory before I’m able to act on them. For years I’ve been sketching card ideas, sewing projects, scrapbook layouts, journaling, and creating materials lists in [...]
There’s real irony in my creating thank you cards since they don’t make it into the mail as often as they should. I even bought a book to help me write better letters and notes. While it’s loaded with nice sentiments and advice for expressing my gratitude, it doesn’t help me actually sit down to [...]
Hello, I'm Sarah Jay: Wife. New Mom. Dreamer. Crafter. Web Developer and Designer. Technical Writer. Aspiring Photographer. Blogger. Baker. Procrastinator.
