I have a love hate relationship with pinterest ... how about you ?  So it seems they have made a few changes and I gladly ran across this link  but still I have a lingering question for you guys ... I can only see about 50 "pins" on my boards ... where before I could scroll through the entire board uninhibited ... am I missing something here ??  I do see a small (blurry) box to the right that I can scroll through but I really don't like that alternative ... how about you?  Also I can still scroll through the entire "front page" of the categories with no problem.  Anyone else experiencing this?  Any advice out there ladies? I sure hope I'm doing something wrong !  
Thx, E

Update: I went to the Pinterest fb page as suggested by a discussion board, apparently they have been under construction, and they say all is back to normal ... we'll see :)  

VELUZ Brides ... its wedding season

source

Its snowing in middle TN, so I am propped up doing what I do every year about this time, stalking everything wedding.  I follow as many event planners as I do crafters.  I have been following a young woman from the Philippines for a couple years.  I've seen her designs all over the internet and was really surprised that she was fairly new on the wedding dress scene.  I am absolutely blown away by her work.  I'd love to know what one of these suckers cost !!  Because she has had so many requests from across the globe for her designs she has created a RTW (ready to wear) line and though not custom per se, they are equally stunning and I can't wait for them to hit the shelves I must find a store and go see them I have to touch one (I'm a tactile shopper)  :)

So if you are looking for something to do and want some fun eye candy hope over to her blog and check out these stunning designs.    Have a warm and cozy weekend  XO E 

When I saw this cute Valentine card childhood memories came rushing back.  I joined Erica’s Valentine box swap and Elizabeth’s Valentine swap, and knew whatever I came up with would involve the cuties on this card.  Elizabeth often writes of winter and Valentine memories, her blog over flows with wonderful images and colors of the season.  Chris has a career in the classroom and writes about her adventures with the children … ah ha this is perfect !

I can’t tell you why but third grade was my favorite, and the most memorable of my elementary school years. Our teacher, Mrs. Naville, was the sweetest human being, and oh how refreshing after second grade and “the mean old witch” Mrs. Laura.  Mrs. Laura was a ruler-wielding, knuckle whacker !!  Mrs. Naville never made a threatening gesture or raised her voice.  Her teaching was multi-dimensional through books, play, and hands on activities; we were always doing something fun.  We made butter and ate it on saltines…I can still taste it !  We carved (carved… can you imagine?!) bars of ivory soap into polar bears; I can still smell the ivory soap, and we had a wonderful classroom party for Valentine’s Day. Mrs. Hartfield was one of the homeroom mothers and, just like it was yesterday, I can remember her lining us up to take this picture!   Her daughter Paula is standing, second from right … Paula Faye had dimples J

Isn’t this the epitome of 1958?  Look at that classroom !  I’m the kid on the left with a heart over my head and my best friend (then and NOW) Ms. Vickie Diane, with the heart on her chest. 

So given this memory I came up with these for my swap partners

Elizabeth

Chris

It is so fun to see these little hearts come to life in their new homes.  As some what of an after thought I fear, I decided there was a story to be told about these cute kids, so I also made a little book to go with each shadow box.  I’ll write more about the story later.  Both of my partners sent me the nicest thank you notes.  Doesn't it make your heart happy to make others happy?  Who would have thought, in 1958, that it would be possible to connect in such a way?  What a blessing to be able to share Valentine’s Day love in 
blogland !! 
                    Thanks for visiting … xoxo   E 

To my Valentine

I am really loving all the Valentine crafts and colors in blogland, and I am back to share what I received from my swap partner Chris.

She told me she was deviating a bit from the "rules" of Erica's swap 

She made this plaque for ME ... isn't it beautiful  !

So many layers, and colors, and details details details ... I love it Chris !!  

The words make you want to break out in song   :)

and she sent me a box of chocolates (long since gone)

decorated so cute ... love the cotton fringe !!

 and she included a bag FULL of all sorts of goodies !!  

 THANK YOU 

Chris for such a thoughtful Valentine creation and all the goodies ...
 and thank you Erica for hosting the swap !!
Chris has posted my gifts to her on her page so stop by and visit !  
XO E

Happy New Year !

 

I discovered blogland a few years ago.  One of my favorite discoveries was the mother daughter blogging duo of Two Crazy Crafters, and I thank you for the above image.  Another discovery was Paula from Paula Palace of Altered Art (miss her smiling face)  Last NYE she held an all night "craft along".  I joined her live chat group and what fun it was, crafty girls partying together until about 3A (my usual bedtime). 
Whether your plans are crazy wild or calm I hope you have a great time. 

Best wishes to all my blogland friends for a Happy New Year !      Elaine

Visit Imagimeri for a giveaway

 

Meri is giving away Christmas pretties so stop by for a visit ! 

 

Anyone have the bug?  Everyone I know is sick or recovering ... I'm in the group "recovering".  TN is a mess we have several school systems closed across the state ... get your flu shot !    

Happy Christmas crafting see you soon, E 

Blog learning curve

I'm playing with my blog ... I'm trying to center the header !!  I am sure this is not a complex manuver but after about 2 hrs I've yet to figure it out ... any and all input appreciated   Thanks :) !!!

UPDATE ...
So after a bit of searching it appears I need to add a "Snippet"  whatever that is !!!  I think I will rethink this !!!  E
Here is the snippet ...  To center view sourceprint?1 #header-inner {background-position: center !important; width: 100% !important;}

Its this kind of thing that drives me nuts !! NUTS ... Why is such magic required to simply center a picture .... errrrrrr