Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Embellies, for 12 bucks!

Chirp, Chirp! Cheap, Cheap!

I'm the queen of the deal! I always look at stores like Ross, or Big Lots for things I need, and 9 out of 10 times I find them!

Like these little gems I found today!

12 bucks for everything!!!!


I got two sets of 16 acrylic stamps, stickers (doilies!), metal embellishments, flowers, and rub-on stuff! all for 12 bucks!!!!!!

I have a cute spring project in mind for all of these things, that I can't wait to show you!!!

Until then,
xoxo
Jazmin


Thursday, February 23, 2012

HSN Opportunity!

M.E.N.U

I'm so excited to be posting my first craft project! if you read my first post, you now know that I'm blessed to be able to mix work with pleasure... (sounds, naughty right? ;P) but what I mean, is that I'm blessed to be employed by a wonderful crafting company, called Craftwell Inc. (makers of the eCraft) and working for them means that from time to time, I have the opportunity to do what I love, and what I love is crafting!
So, on my crafting to-do list for the day, was to create a modern/vintage menu card for their upcoming appearance on HSN! No, pressure, eh?! This card will be part of an amazing table setting display, that you will not want to miss! (Go to Craftwell's blog for appearance dates & time slot details!)
Anyway, after panicking for a good portion of my day,  I decided to cut a very vintage frame image, on my eCraft and chose the boldest colors from Craftwell's color palette to be able to mix both opposites styles!
I opted not to embellish the menu card too much, to keep in line with the cleaner look of modern, and chose some damask stamps, and butterfly accents to keep it soft and elegant.

I was happy with the result!


Lets hope it looks good on TV! Eeek!

xOxO
Jazmin

Welcome To My Blog!

Chapter 1: Welcome To My Blog!

This is my first blog post!!! I'm sooo extremely excited/nervous because this has been a long time coming! This little blog is one of my many little dreams that are finally materializing, and I'm so happy to share it with you all! I made a decision this new year to make sure that 2012, didn't pass without me trying something everyday, that would get me closer to my goals. This blog is one of them!!! Why is this such a big deal to me? Let me explain. For those who know me, know that I'm a dedicated mom of two adorable kids (Olivia 5 & Matthew 7)a wife to a busy Orthopaedic medical resident, and a part time employee at Craftwell Inc.

Normal, right?

 WRONG!

Here is the thing. I love my kids and there is not a single day that goes by, without me constantly remind them, that they can do anything and everything they set their mind to. Cliche' maybe, but true.

As much as I hate being alone 24/7, I appreciate the passion and dedication that my husband puts into his work, day in and day out. He loves what he does, and he is living his dream. I constantly, say to him, that he is lucky to be able to do what he loves! Thing is, I'm just as lucky! Not only because of my wonderful family, but because I have an amazing job, and work with amazing people that encourage and inspire me everyday!

Isn't that ironic? I tell my children to reach for their goals, yet, I don't model the behavior? I love to get inspired by my husband's dedication for his profession yet, I'm reluctant to inspire others? And lastly, I work for an amazing CRAFTING company, and I love crafting, yet I don't craft, for fun?!

WHAT?!

So, this blog will change all of that! I promise to inspire you through my crafty projects, (at least just a little bit) and if that doesn't work, then I promise to entertain you as I work everyday towards reaching my goals (crafty, or not!)

Welcome to Jazmin Rose Blog. This is my story, and you are all invited to see what happens next!

XoXo
Jazmin