New Tutorial on the Creative Paperclay® Blogsite!

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.  Happy Sunday to you! 

Wanted to let you know that I have posted my next tutorial on the Creative Paperclay® Blogsite.  If you are looking for a cute party favor that is inexpensive and quick to do, take a look.  I made up some cute party moustaches!   Michaels has these in all different wooden shapes, including hats and glasses. 



Just spruce them up with paperclay, paint and embellish!  Add a cute tag on the stick to personalize your party!  The plain wooden moustaches were only .99 cents.  You can't beat that!

My doggie Jake is modeling them for you.  Here is the brown stash!  So cute, Jake!

Here is Jake looking very distinguished! 

To find out more ... go to:  www.creativepaperclay.blogspot.com -- Pop on over and see all the tips and tutorials by the creative Design Team.

Until next time ...

New Tutorial on the Creative Paperclay® Blogsite!

Hi Everyone!

Boy, I have missed you all.  Time sure flies by even if we are not having fun, doesn't it?  Well, I sure hope you are all happy in your corner of the world.   Things have been so busy with me and my family, I hardly have time to finish up my new Charmed Confections I am working on.  I think I have about ten projects going on right now and Thanksgiving is right around the corner.

This Thanksgiving, everyone is coming to my place.  So, I will be busy cleaning and shopping for the big day.  Then I will be cooking, laughing, drinking and eating with my sweet family!  I am so ready for a little fun, but have lots to do beforehand to get ready for the big day.  Even my sweet, little man Jake will be looking good on Thanksgiving since he went to the groomers.  I like to say they did some man-scaping on him.  Hee! Hee! He is all trimmed up and looking handsome.  Now, if I can get my hubby looking that good.  :)

Anyway, I did finish up a new tutorial for the Creative Paperclay® blogsite tonight.  It will be published tomorrow.  Go to www.creativepaperclay.blogspot.com to check it out.  Below is a picture of what I was working on.  They are Gingerbread Boy Tags / Ornies.  I hope all my Prim Girls out there give this a try.  They sure would look darling with their creations.  My friend, Jody Johnson of Sweet Bear Creek Whims was my inspiration for creating these little guys.  She makes wonderful creations!  Go check out her blog at www.sweetbearcreekwhims.blogspot.com

Here I have used them as ornies on my homemade jelly.  Too cute!  These would look great as ornaments, Christmas present tags (just write on the back of them). put them on garland / in wreaths or use them in your holiday potpourri as bowl fillers.

I sure hope you will stop by the Creative Paperclay® blog tomorrow.  Leave me a comment and tell me what you think.  You know I love to hear from you!

Until then ... XOXO

Folk Art and Primitives Giveaway! Charmed Confections on Facebook! A Hug for the Day!

Hi Everyone!

FAAP GIVEAWAY

Stopping by to say a quick hello and to tell you that Folk Art and Primitives is hosting a giveaway on their blog.  (I have donated a little something too!) Sorry to say that this is the last day to sign up.  So hurry on over and get in on the fun.  There are some super, cute things up for grabs.

Here is the link:

http://folkartandprimitives.blogspot.com/2013/07/faap-summer-time-giveaway.html

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FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGE

Charmed Confections now has a business page on Facebook.  I would love it very much if you would take a visit there and "like" my page.  Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charmed-Confections/383766415066590?ref=hl

If you don't follow any blogs, but are on Facebook instead, you can follow me there as I will be posting upcoming art very soon.  Thank you to all those who follow me!  I am so grateful for YOU!!

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SENDING YOU A HUG

Had to share this picture of Jake and my daughter's kitty, Justin, with you.  (My daughter names all her pets with real people names - we've had a Bob and a Steve.)  Guess I shouldn't talk, since I named my little man, Jake.  Anyway, caught these little guys in a bear hug this morning, by the looks on their faces, I caught them off guard.  Hope you get a big o'l hug today from someone.  I am sending one out there to you all!

Today, I am finishing up on my offerings for Pfatt and SpookyTime Jingles.  Stay tuned as pictures will be posted soon.  Until then, take care my friends!

Works in Progress, A Happy Birthday, My Special Winnings and Sharing the FAAP Love!

Hi Everyone!

Hope this post find you all happy and healthy.  Things have been so busy here in my world.  I am trying to stay sane, meet my artistic deadlines, work my day job, take care of the family, and be creative at the same time.  Can one do that?  I am so trying -- sounds impossible at times.

Well, Pfatt Marketplace updates on the 10th of this month and right after on SpookyTime Jingles new artwork posts on the 13th.  So, I have been frantically working on getting my offerings ready to go.  Here is a sneak peek of some of my new ghosts.

Yes, they are a work in progress.  Need to do some final detailing on their faces and bodies, insert their arms, cover their bodies in some really cool sheer netting I found, make their collars, add accessories and voila' they will  be ready to go!  This is not a great picture as I took it with my phone.  There is a lot of great dry brushing to them that you cannot see.  I know you like pictures like this, but I always hesitate because they are not finished and I want them to be perfect before I share.  What is a girl to do?  They will look so different when they are finished - just a few more hours.

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Moving right along to some wonderful news.  We have a birthday boy in the house!!  Yes ... my sweet, little man, Jake is celebrating his 1st birthday.  Awe Jake, you are the BEST!  He is definitely a girl's best friend too.  My life is sweeter every day with you in it!  XOXO

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Here is a picture of my winnings from A Piece of Lisa's Blog Giveaway.  His name is Frosty!  I like to call him Mr. Chill.  It has been so hot here, I just feel better looking at this little guy.  Isn't he cute?!  Anyway, I hardly ever sign up for a giveaway.  I usually never win.  To my surprise, I actually won this one.  This NEVER happens.  What fun!  What excitement!  What joy!  Mr. Chill now lives with me and Jake.  YAY!!

And I have to tell you, Lisa packed him up so nice.  He was sent with a bow, wonderful description card and then a write up of Lisa's artistic journey on the back (which I absolutely loved reading - what a great presentation).  Here is the link to Lisa's blog and Etsy site.  Please check out her work.   Thank so much, Lisa!  I am so happy to have a piece of your art!  Hugs!

http://apieceoflisajane.blogspot.com/  --- Lisa's Blog

https://www.etsy.com/shop/APieceofLisa?ref=shop_sugg  --- Lisa's Etsy Shoppe

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FOLKART AND PRIMITIVES (FAAP) GROUP on ETSY

As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I joined up with a group call Folkart and Primitives (FAAP) on Etsy.  I know my art is not so much primitive, so I guess I will be the folkart part to their prims.  Regardless, I am really happy to be a part of this collaboration of incredibly sweet, caring, super talented group of artists!  Never in my whole life have I been accepted to a group where everyone I have met treats you with genuine  kindness and is willing to promote each other.  Kinda unheard of nowadays.  I am truly honored to be a member and eager to promote them as well.

You will see me post about this group often.  To see their offerings, go to my sidebar and click on the link to FAAPs Etsy offerings.   They also have a blog you will want to follow.  There will be several giveaways and events coming up.  These sweet ladies even did a write up on Charmed Confections and my Etsy Shoppe.  So nice and I can't thank them enough!  Here is the link:

http://folkartandprimitives.blogspot.com/

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Well, that is it for now.  I will be posting again to remind you all about the Pfatt Marketplace update and to show you some finished pictures of those ghosts.  In the meantime, have a wonderful 4th of July!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA - LAND THAT I LOVE!!  XOXO

Wishing You A Charmed Little Christmas!

Hi Everyone!

Jake and I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the Best in 2013!  To all my customers, family, friends ... and new friends, I have met this year, "Thank You" for loving my art, encouraging me, and sharing in this wonderful new venture I call Charmed Confections!

Jake and I are finished with the preparations and we are ready to celebrate with our loved ones.  This will be Jake's first Christmas and he is doing it up right in his little elf hat.  He is all ready to go visit Grandma and Grandpa, as we are spending Christmas at their house.  He looks a little preoccupied in this picture ... must be visions of sugar plums going round his head ... or maybe he's just embarrassed by the hat.    :)

Regardless, we wanted to send you all some love today and hope that you make a lot of wonderful memories this holiday season.  As I look back on this year, so much has happened in my life.  I am so very grateful for all the blessings God has given me (including Jake).  Take time to hug your family tight, count your blessings and keep the true meaning of Christmas alive in your heart everyday!

May God bless you always!

XOXOXO -  LeeAnn & Jake

A Wickedly Sweet Halloween!

Hi Everyone! 

Wanted to share some pictures with you of our Halloween.  Below are pictures of me and Jake --Jake and my beautiful daughter, (she is the one in the money mask and you couldn't tell if she was beautiful or not, but she really is!)  Being Jake's first Halloween and all, he did fabulously!!  I dare say, he loved the holiday and was a big hit with the kiddies.  He sat with me handing out candy and eating up all the lavish attention.  He should have dressed up as a honey baked ham, instead of a little devil.  :) 

I am also attaching a picture of my latest creation!  Wickedly Sweet Wanda!   Just finished her up on Halloween in time to deliver her to her new owner.  She was well received and an instant hit!  Always glad when my customers are happy.  Sorry about the picture - she is sitting on my work table and I should have taken a clean picture of her in my light box, but time was getting away from me.  Anyway, you get the idea of her.  There is a led light in the bottom of her pumpkin tin that changes to a multitude of colors.  Really cool!!  I love her sweet face!

Hope you all had a wickedly wonderful Halloween!!  

Our prayers go out to all those families who were in the path of the Storm, Susan.  

Know that you are in our hearts and prayers!  XOXO

Adventures with my little man "Jake"!

Hi Everyone!

Please forgive me for being away from my blog for a time.  I have been busy working on Halloween items for Pfatt Marketplace, which will open again with new items this Wednesday, October 10th at 10am.  So you won't want to miss it!  

I would like to introduce you to our latest family addition ... "Jake".  He is a 3 month old miniature Australian Shepherd, who is quickly becoming my little shadow around the Charmed Confections workroom.  Below are a few pictures of him scrapbooking!  Ha! Ha!  He is really giving his pumpkin paper a workout.  Jake has a creative/destructive side to him that I just adore and will probably regret later.  How can I possibly be upset with a face like that? 

Tomorrow I will give you all a sneak peek at what I will be listing on Pfatt Marketplace.  Until then, Jake and I hope you are healthy, happy, well loved and scrappy!!

Here he is after hours of ripping and tearing - fast asleep.  Scrapbooking is EXHAUSTING!!  Hee! Hee!  I had to give him a little flower for modesty sake.  He is just a baby!!  :)