Hi Friends! We’re in for a treat. Artist Vicki Chrisman is letting me interrogate ask her all about her art and the creative work she does for companies like Crafty Secrets, Tattered Angels, AccuCut and many more. I have included a few of Vicki’s projects in this interview– prepare to be delighted! Vicki’s Blog I got to meet Vicki in person last year– what a sweetheart(!) as well as an incredibly creative person. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join me on an journey into “Vicki’s World.” Miss Vicki Malia: What is your background? Have you had any… Read More
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Simple Shamrock Pennant Card
Hi There– super simple card idea here. I wanted to make one of these for my parish priest, Father Pat. He went in for emergency hip replacement a few months ago– and ended up getting a horrible antibiotic resistant MRSA infection– and has been in a wheelchair and in rehab ever since. He is such a wonderful man. It pains me to think of him not feeling well. This idea is a knock off of the cute pennant cards everyone's been making. Supplies: 3 sheets of green patterned paper, Martha Stewart shamrock punch, green twine from The Twinery, cheap Shamrock… Read More
I Dream of Painting
I dream of painting and then I paint my dreams. Vincent van Gogh
Optimism Month: Ideas for Celebrating
March is National Optimism Month! Optimism: A disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. In honor of this fabulous quality (and month), here's a list of 31 easy things we can do to increase our own OQ (Optimism Quotient). 1. Write down 5 things you are thankful for. 2. Think of the most optimistic person you know. Call them up just to say hello. 3. Plant a seed. 4. Leave a few pieces of optimistic guerilla art around. Visit Kind Over Matter for free printable art…. Read More
Crafty Soiree #27 + A Giveaway to CSN Stores
Hi and Welcome! Before we start the party, I wanted to let you know that CSN is letting me give one of you $60 to spend in ANY of there 200+ stores. Check out this post. Contest closes at 5pm Pacific on 3/9. Onto the party! Pinch Me— I'm really feeling the St. Pat's Day cuteness. Too. Darn. Adorable. Sarah from EmmylouBeeDoo put together a super clear and tutorial for this onsie project and it looks absolutely do-able! What a darling way wear your green on St. Patty's Day. Whitney over at Diary of a Preppy Mom whipped this… Read More
Suzy’s Sitcom
I'm interrupting my regularly scheduled post to tell you about Suzy's Sitcom: Suzy is crafty and funny— the perfect combination. I was flattered she when she said she wanted to interview me. Especially because both Tom Selleck and Charlie Sheen were going to be there too. Visit Suzy's Sitcom for loads on ideas, inspiration and a giggle! Thanks Suzy!
CSN Stores Giveaway
Hi Friends! It's officially March. A great time for doing some spring cleaning/organization. Wouldn't it be nice to get a new DESK? Did you know that CSN stores carry office furniture? Yes, seriously. And they are generously giving a YoT reader sixty dollars to spend in ANY of CSN's 200+ stores. But first: What kind of desk do you like? Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect and leave me a comment letting me know that you did AND what kind of desk you like — it can be ANY kind that strikes your fancy. Thank you CSN! Giveaway will… Read More
Mint Oreo Brownies
Ingredients for Brownies: brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, 1 1/2 cups of crushed mint Oreos (reserve 1/2 cup frosting) For Mint Frosting: vanilla frosting, green food dye, 1/2 cup crushed mint Oreos, peppermint extract For brownies: Crush a cup of mint Oreos. Follow the directions on the brownie mix. After you get everything mixed together Add the crumbled mint Oreos. Chocolate-y deliciousness. Bake according to directions on box. For frosting: mix vanilla frosting with 1/2 cup crushed mint Oreos, a teaspoon of peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring. Wait for brownies to completely cool… Read More
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