These are the pics that didn’t make it into the post over at DesignSponge. Thanks to the stylish peeps over there for the coverage!

I have been getting so many requests about the construction, I am leaving the post to the blog that covers it. The renovation was primarily done by my husband and he blogged about it here >> Cyclocontractor.wordpress.com

I am pleased to have had my home and studio featured in the Jackalope Blog of the New Times Phoenix. Here’s the link… >>click here<< Thanks to Spring Eselgroth for her great write up!

My friends and I have pulled together our love of crafting and socializing to bring Mixology Crafts into the world—we like to mix things up! We are thrilled to be partnering with Provo Craft because we love their products and love the people even more! Thanks to all the hard work by Erik Nicewarner of the Uncarved Block (for my studio remodel), Adam Murray (for his ongoing audio/video help), Tom Post (for his music contributions), and Provo Craft (for supplying us with all the cool toys to play with).

If you’re a crafter, get yourself over the Mixology Crafts Blog and see what fun crafts we are doing!

The gift to my latest nephew was a wall mural with custom made shelves. First, the wall was painted a pretty blue. Next, I brushed and spunged on this 7 foot tree with acrylic paints bought at Michael’s Crafts.

My husband—who is handy with a saw—cut scalloped shelves which I painting to match. We installed them after locating the wall studs. I added more whimsy by painting clouds, a kite, and a little plane sky-writing his name. The fun bugs over the changing station keep him occupied while he’s getting a new diaper.

I went to the 2010 Craft and Hobby Association tradeshow in January to lend a hand at the Provo Craft booth by leading demonstrations on their kick-ass screen printing machine, the yudu.

The first day, we were called in for two screen printing jobs. The first was at the The American Sewing  Guild booth where I taught Bob(pictued here) how to use the machine to print goodie bags which are going to be sent to our active troops. Later, our skills came in handy as we screen printed bags for the Inspired at Home Pajama Party. It was a smashing success as dozens of participants crafted in their pjs.

Back at the ranch, Provo Craft had a big stage set up where they were doing demos of their new Cricut Cake machine. I think this little number will revolutionize cake decorating at home. It sure will at my home once I get my hands on it. I’ll be able to cut flowers, patterns, and words all out of edible fondant. I just hope the lemons on my tree hold out long enough so I can decorate my famous lemon cake. It’s going to be so pretty!

The Provo Craft booth was extra fun with a cupcake decorating station. They had pre-cut holders (cut from their Cricut Sweet Treats cartridge) and all the ingredients to build a cupcake. The mood was exciting with Provo Craft giving away a Cricut Cake machine twice a day. If anyone asked me where the booth was, I told them to follow the screaming.

The Cricut Cake debuts April 15, 2010.