Paper Fun: Thank You featuring Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon

26 Monday May 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Papercrafting

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Today is bittersweet.

I’m saying goodbye to the Lovebug Creations Creative Team after being a part of them for the last year and a half. But, I’m giving myself more time to create art, discover what I want to do when I grow up and focus on making products to sell in my Etsy shop.

I’m so thankful that Kimi Cremar and Pamela Lash, aka Mama Lovebug, gave me the chance to play with their Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbons and let me shine in my own way. It was so exciting to be a part of their team, to receive new shipments of ribbons and products and to be exposed to their wide audience of crafters. But, more than that, I’m thankful that I gained two new friends who have been so supportive of my creative endeavors and have been among my greatest cheerleaders.

Not only did I just gain two new friends, I also gained other friends. From the lovely girls on the team to the crafters who subscribed and followed my blog and left so many sweet and heartfelt comments. It really kept me going on those days when my creativity was hiding somewhere in my head.

Thank you to all of you who have been a part of this leg of my creative journey. I’m so grateful that you are a part of my life and I hope that I can give back to you what you’ve been so generous in giving to me: inspiration.

So, with that said, I’d like to share my last Lovebug Creations project with you.

I created this Thank You for both Kimi and Mama Lovebug to say Thanks for everything! I used Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon in Simply White from the Star Spangled Collection to make the pretty bow.

Thank you for stopping by and thank you so much for your time and your comments. I’ll be updating my blog from time to time with pics from my trips to flea markets, new products that I’m working on and any other inspirational field trips that I think you’ll want to hear about.

Have a wonderfully creative week!

XO,

Christine Barker

Favorite Things: Vintage Jello Molds

15 Thursday May 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Vintage

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I love Jello Molds, Tart Tins, or whatever you like to call these adorable aluminum mini pans. For whatever reason I’ve been buying them at the flea market and antique shops and I have quite a collection. Way more than I realized as I was just buying a couple here and a couple there. I put them all together the other day and was shocked at how many I had.

So, now I need to figure out what I’m going to do with all of them. Here’s a round up of ideas using these awesome little vintage containers:

I made these vintage inspired Pin Cushions, some featuring vintage Jello Molds, to sell at a recent Downton Abbey themed event that I went to. You can find them for sale in my Etsy shop.

They’re used to make Tart Tin Jewelry Pendants, just add paper, embellishments and resin!

What about some mini string lights?

They can be a table number or photo holder, like this one made by LittleCottageCrafts on Etsy.

Or tea light holders like these.

What about making some cute toadstools like these by Organized Clutter?

They can be a cute little planter in your kitchen for succulents like this one by Botanicality.

They make a cute pincushion like this one by myvioletwonderland.

Or an Altered Art Doll by myalteredmuse

Or they can be used as containers for a gift, like Linda McClain did.

Or as mini assemblages like these from Jenni Bowlin.

If you come up with any great ideas for me, let me know! Thanks for stopping by!

xo,

Christine Barker

Creative Team Call: Lovebug Creations!

14 Wednesday May 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Design Team Call, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations

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LoveBug Creations is VERY excited to announce their NEXTCreative Team Call!

They are looking for fun, excited, passionate crafters who love working with ribbon! They’re seeking people who love all types of crafting… Scrapbookers, Card Markers, Mixed Media Artists and anything else you can create!

Does that describe you? Then read on!

Requirements:

6-Month Term runs June 2014 –December 2014
Strong passion for crafting and sharing your work!
Ability to meet deadlines and work well with others! (No Drama Zone)
An Active Blog and Facebook Account (YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter and whatever other social media optional!)
Great written communication/good photography skills (we want to see your projects and postings in the best way possible!)
(Open to USA Residents Only)

Creative Team Expectations:

1 project per week shared on your blog and Facebook pages as well as a short post for our Lovebug Creations Blog!
Participation in blog hops or challenges as they arise
Posting on the Lovebug Creations Facebook Page and sharing projects via whatever social media you can!
Sharing information that we post on Facebook such as sales, Hops, Sneaks, and anything else that comes up!
Taking the time to comment and share other CT member’s projects (we all take the time to make projects and recognizing each person’s work is always nice!) as well as commenting/posting in the Lovebug Lounge Facebook Group.

What you can expect from Lovebug Creations:

Each CT member will receive monthly shipments of our products.
Promotion of your work on the LBC Facebook page, blog and store site as well as any other social media we have access to!
A 25% discount on any other Products you wish to purchase.

Creative Team Application – Please email to lovebugcreations3@gmail.com by midnight eastern Friday May 23, 2014

Please include the following information:

Your Name
Mailing Address (USA Residents only)
Email Address
Phone Number
Blog Name (and a link) as well as links to any other social media you would use to promote LoveBug Creations (Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram)
A list of current DT you are on- Being/NOT being on one will in NO way affect their decision!
Tell us a little bit about YOU! When did you start crafting? What is your favorite thing to make? What sets you apart from other crafters?? What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses as a crafter – be honest. What do you do besides crafting?
Tell us why you WANT to be a part of the LoveBug Creations Creative Team!!
Attach photos or links to your all-time favorite 2 projects you have made… Can be from any time so long as it is your work! We want to see what you think is your best!

We would also like to see 1 brand new, never posted anywhere project! This can be whatever you would like to make. Of course you don’t have to use our Rumple Ribbon on this (but it wouldn’t hurt). It MUST, however, have ribbon on it so we can see how you would use our ribbons! Think outside the box and try to use it in a new fun way!

The LoveBug Creations Creative Team will be announced May 26, 2014!! If you have any questions PLEASE ask. Either email them at lovebugcreations3@gmail.com or contact them through their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/LovebugCreations

What are you waiting for? Apply! Lovebug Creations Needs YOU!

Have a creative week, friends!

xo,

Christine Barker

Birthday: Happy Birthday, Stephanie!

15 Tuesday Apr 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Papercrafting, Rubber Stamp, Rubber Stamp, Textiles

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Happy Birthday, Stephanie!

We’re celebrating a birthday with Stephanie, one of the Lovebug Creations Creative Team members, today. Here’s a card I made for her using some gorgeous Lovebug Creations products.

I used some of the newest Rumple Ribbon to make a pretty bow, this color is Garden Green from the Gardens of Tara collection. Sitting atop the bow is a Beautiful Bloom from the Love in Bloom collection.

I also used some White Mama’s Mesh to give a little texture on top of the yellow heart paper.

Stephanie, from the bottom of my creative heart I wish you a wonderful day full of sweet surprises and a year that brings your heart joy and love. Enjoy today and celebrate all month long! And to my visitors, Thank You for stopping by to see my blog post. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Please leave a Happy Birthday message for Stephanie in the comments!

xo,

Christine Barker

Want to see the cards that the other

Lovebug Creations Creative Team

Members made?

Kimi Cremar & Mama Lovebug

Blog Hop: Surprise Happy Birthday Blog Hop, Kimi!

09 Wednesday Apr 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Cardmaking, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Glitter, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Papercrafting, Sewing

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Welcome to

KIMI’S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!

Have you been seeing the cutest birthday projects ever? If you arrived at my blog and would like to start at the beginning, which is also the birthday girl’s blog, please hop on over to Lovebug Creations . If you arrived at my blog from Dawn Mercedes, then you’re in the right place!

Here’s my birthday card for Kimi:

Kimi’s favorite colors are pink and green so I created a card and sweet faux cupcake photo holders using those colors. I hope she likes them!

My card features several Lovebug Creations products:

Rumple Ribbon in Purpledise

Simply Sheer Ribbon in White

Mama’s Mesh in White

Beautiful Blooms in White

Doesn’t the Mama’s Mesh look so nice behind all of those crazy colors? The embossed pattern you see on the hot pink is from Tim Holtz.

I created some faux cupcakes using directions I found online and this was a MESSY project. There was plaster, caulk, and paint everywhere! I had to experiment with the frosting and ended up using caulk mixed with a little bit of plaster and some acrylic paint. The plaster gave the caulk the sturdiness it needed to hold up until it dried.

These pretty ribbons are Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations in Purpledise. Each cupcake has a different sprinkle. The first one has mica, the second has glass glitter and the third has pink glitter.

Kimi, Happy Birthday to one of my favorite people in the whole world. I wish that Ohio was closer to California so that we could get together and craft and I could give you a Happy Birthday Hug in person!

And to everyone who stopped by, Thank You for hopping! Please leave a happy comment for Kimi before you go! Your next destination is over to Kristi to see her pretty project.

xo,

Christine Barker

If you get lost along the way, here is the complete line up.

Pam
Tanya
Stacey
Tanya Hahn
Connie
Stephanie
Katie
Kathy
Dawn
Christine – You’re here now!
Kristi – Go here next!

Blog Hop: Winners Announced!

02 Wednesday Apr 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations

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Lovebug Creations announced the winners of the two blog hops over the weekend and it could be you! Check out their blog today to see if you are the Big Winner!

And, drum roll please! I’m announcing the winners of my prizes! I usually pick the winners completely randomly but just this once I’m choosing two people who have consistently supported my blog and Lovebug Creations on every hop that we’ve done.

Sue D and Beth F, you are my winners of the $5 Gift Certificate to the Lovebug Creations Shop!

These two ladies have left comment after comment of written congratulations, adulation and inspiration for every hop that I’ve been involved in and I think it’s only right, this time, to reward them for their loyalty! The next time I offer Blog Candy I’ll be picking the winners completely randomly through the random number generator but this time I’ve gotta hand it to them. Thank you ladies, for supporting my blog, following my blog and the Lovebug Creations blog, consistently, every hop and leaving us your sweet love notes in the comments!

I’ll be forwarding your prize info to you as soon as I work out the details with Lovebug Creations.

Have a wonderfully creative day!

xo,

Christine Barker

Home Decor: Tea Cup and Lavender Sachet Tea Bag

01 Tuesday Apr 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Paper Sculpture, Papercrafting, Rubber Stamp

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Women are like tea bags.

We don’t know our true strength

til we’re in hot water!

-Eleanor Roosevelt

And how true is that? We’re going along through life and we get slammed from the side from some unforeseen challenge and we rise up to meet it. It’s not until later that we realize exactly what we’ve just accomplished and give ourselves a pat on the back for meeting the challenge head on and not running from it.

For this week’s project, I’m inspired by all things tea related so I’ve created a tea cup from scratch. My challenge, thankfully a small one this time, is that I want a certain tea cup shaped die and it’s sold out everywhere. If only I’d bought it when it was first released! (Foiled again!) So, I created my own template and I’m sharing it with you in case you’d like to make your own cup of tea!

This tea cup features some beautiful Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon in “Crushed” from the Loves Me, Loves Me Knot Collection and a little bit of “Buttercream” from the I Do Collection.

The flower is from the Love in Bloom Collection in “Crushed“. Beautiful Blooms are made of clay, hand dyed and have a glossy finish to the top side of them. The bottom is not glossy to make it easy to adhere these embellishments to your projects.

I filled the tea bag with some organic lavender and it smells so good! Wouldn’t this make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday or even as a favor for a wedding shower?

Here’s the free printable, ready for you to glue to chipboard and cut out or use as a template with your own card stock glued to chipboard. To create my cup I glued card stock to both sides of a piece of 8.5″ x 11″ chipboard and set it aside to dry. Once dry, I cut out my shapes. The base of the cup can also be punched out using a 1.5″ circle punch, just use two pieces of card stock and glue them back to back. You’ll want to use a really strong adhesive tape, like Sookwang, or even a low temp glue gun to ensure the cup doesn’t come apart. I used regular paper glue to attach the cup base and let it dry upside down overnight. To create the handles, I wrapped the chipboard around a pencil to get the curlicue effect and then used adhesive tape to attach it to the cup. To shape the saucer, I just gently pulled up the edges and worked my way around the shape to get the edges to come up.

Thanks for stopping by to see my project. Remember, stay calm and drink tea. Have a great week!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Hop: Spring Celebrations with Lovebug Creations

29 Saturday Mar 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Papercrafting

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Welcome to LoveBug Creations Spring Celebrations

New Release and Blog Hop!

If you’ve floated over from Kristi, then you are on the right path. But, if you stumbled upon our hop and want to start with our blog hostesses, then click over to LOVEBUG CREATIONS.

Spring is a time for Easter and Mother’s Day events but it also heralds weddings, graduations, family reunions, and more. Today LoveBug Creations has some awesome new products to unveil for your spring celebrations.

Want to add something special to your handmade projects?? Check out these new springtime collections for your garden of Rumple Ribbon delights:

New Rumple Ribbon Colors: Peach Blossom, Dahlia and Buttercup

More new Rumple Ribbon colors! Garden Green, Blue Bells, & Spring Lilac

Mama’s Roses

And, we are releasing the beautiful Mama’s Roses. Each rose is hand-formed and hand-dyed. Each Mama’s Rose has dimensions of 2″x 2″ and can be used as-is or inked, painted, stickled, and more. The only limit for these beauties is your imagination. Plus, they’re feather-light so you can create lots of projects from layouts to cards to tags to mixed media creations to 3-D creations and more and not weigh down your project!

And, as if that isn’t enough, we’ve got 4 NEW Mama’s Mesh Colors: Kraft, Ivory, Light Blue & Light Pink! And, BIG NEWS! You can now purchase Mama’s Mesh by the yard instead of in collections!

So, settle back as we take you on a tour of spring celebrations and don’t forget to visit the LoveBug Creations ONLINE STORE.

My favorite spring celebration is Easter because I just adore bunnies, pretty pastel colors and especially Easter candy. Who can resist?

Pretty pink “Dahlia” Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations tops off this decoration with a beautiful flourish. I started with a plain chipboard box, painted it, layered on some sheet music and gave it some cute pink stripes. Bunnie’s basket is made from chipboard as well that I formed into a basket shape.

Isn’t this pastel ribbon color dreamy? This lil bird thinks so!

Baby mushrooms are one of my weaknesses! Eek! They started out red but I gave them the pink treatment. Vintage flowers are from Michelle Hurtt.

And, just in case you missed the Mama’s Rose that I snuck onto my Fleurette Bloom/Lovebug Creations Hop project yesterday, here it is again:

This Mama’s Rose started out white but I painted it gold to match the rest of my project. I love how this elegant rose gives my project elegant dimension.

So, how about some Lovebug Creations Blog Candy!

LoveBug Creations is offering a $10 gift certificate to their online store and several other items as well.

AND

I’m offering a $5 Giftcard to the Lovebug Creations Shop!

What do you have to do to be a possible winner? It’s easy!

1. Become a follower of each crafter (if you’re not already)

2. Leave a sweet lil love note in the comments at each blog with your email contact info

3. For one extra chance to win “Like” the Lovebug Creations Facebook Page and leave a comment

4. Check back on Wednesday for the announcement of the winners

The full spring line up is:

1. Kimi & Pamela
2. Stephanie
3. Dawn Mercedes
4. Connie
5. Katie
6. Tanya
7. Kristi
8. Christine
9. Kathy
10. Stacey

We hope you enjoyed your visit and wish you happy spring celebrations!

The next blog spot on this spring tour is Kathy. Check out her project and don’t forget to leave a comment and follow my blog before you go!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Hop: Lovebug Creations and Fleurette Bloom

28 Friday Mar 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Collage, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Paper Sculpture, Papercrafting, Sewing, Textiles, Vintage

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Welcome to the Fleurette Bloom and LoveBug Creations Co-Hop!

If you’ve come over from Chantel, you’re in the right place. But if you’ve landed here and want to begin with the first stop, head over to Fleurette!

The pairing of Lovebug Creation’s fantastic Rumple Ribbon and trimmings with Fleurette Bloom’s outstanding SVG’s (Scalable Vector Graphics) and digital delights is a great way to freshen up your projects. Who wants to be ho-hum? Not us!

You’ve seen some fabulously fresh projects so far and there’s more to be seen. Are you ready to see what I’ve made?

To begin, I used the Fleurette Bloom Swan Lake SVG Card Collection which includes everything you see in this picture.

Swan Lake SVG Card Kit / Collection

And I used the “Lush Flowers” 3D SVG Collection.

I created a replica of an antique French Globe de Mariee using Panther Pink Rumple Ribbon and a gorgeous mystery product from Lovebug Creations (check back for the reveal tomorrow!), and some adorable Swans and a Peony from Fleurette Blooms SVG Cutting Files.

Here it is without the glass. What do you think? Each detail in these Globe de Mariee’s symbolized a different aspect of a French bride’s marriage and French Garden House has a lovely blog post about the history of them if you want to learn more.

Doesn’t this Pink Panther ribbon look dreamy against the silk velvet cushion? I’m absolutely swooning!

Ooh la la!

My love for swans burns brighter than ever and these SVG cutting files from Fleurette Bloom are incredible. The detail on the wings is amazing and their little eyes and beaks are just precious!

This beautiful, dimensional Peony is from the Fleurette Bloom Lush Flowers Collection.

And some detail shots. I made the crown in a Beaded Tiara class with Arlene Baker and I’m just so tickled with the way it turned out! Dresden is from Gilding the Lily in Fullerton, CA. Vintage millinery flowers and fruits are from Michelle Hurtt.

Now, how about some BLOG CANDY??

Fleurette Bloom is offering a $10 gift certificate to her ONLINE STORE

AND

LoveBug Creations is offering a $10 gift certificate to their ONLINE STORE

AND

I’m offering a $5 Giftcard to the Lovebug Creations Shop!

So what do you have to do to win this great stuff? Easy!

1. Become a follower of each crafter (if you’re not already)
2. Leave a love note in the comments at each blog spot with your email info (so we can let you know if you win!)
3. For extra chances to win “Like” our Facebook Pages and leave a comment at Fleurette Bloom Designs and LoveBug Creations
4. Check back on Wednesday for the announcement of the winners

The co-hop line-up:

1.   Fleurette
2.   Kimi & Pamela
3.   Stephanie
4.   Dawn Mercedes
5.   Connie
6.   Kristin
7.   Katie
8.   Ilda
9.   Tanya
10. Chantel
11. Christine <– You’re here!
12. Kathy <– Go here next!
13. Cheryl
For your next burst of Spring inspiration, please visit Kathy!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderfully creative weekend. Don’t forget to leave a comment to be able to win some blog candy! And, I’m sending out a great big THANK YOU and hugs to Connie for cutting out this file and mailing it to me. I’m still in the stone age using a Cricut and she was so sweet to cut out my swans and flowers for me on her Silhouette! I couldn’t have done it without you, Connie! ❤

xo,

Christine Barker

PS: Lovebug Creations will be having another Blog Hop tomorrow to reveal the newest spring colors and trims. Stop by and be the first to see what’s new!

Field Trip: Glitterfest 2014

16 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Field Trip, Glitter, Mixed Media, Paper Sculpture, Papercrafting, Soft Sculpture, Textiles, Vintage

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This weekend was the much anticipated Glitterfest in Anaheim, CA hosted by Sheryl Simpson and Dianne White of Whimzy in Tustin, CA. They also have a show in the fall and I look forward to both every year. I have some good friends who bring their art and treasures here and each time I go I make new friends!

This year the Expo Center was decorated with a sweet candy theme and I just adore the sweet colors!

One of the vendors is my friend, Michelle Hurtt, selling some beautiful and truly authentic vintage millinery flowers and blooms. These flowers are from the 1930’s through the 1950’s and are virtually impossible to find anymore. The collection that she has is in amazing condition and what an extensive and beautiful collection she has! For this Glitterfest, Michelle wanted to share some of her treasures with the Glitterfest attendees and introduce everyone to her new business. Last week we chose the flowers from her warehouse and I put them together into color collections. I’m so proud of my friend for going out on a limb and pursuing her passion and I’m excited for her new business venture. I can’t wait to see what direction she takes with her incredible stash of goodies. Michelle is known for her exquisite attention to detail and her beautiful design sense and I know that everything that comes out of her studio will be stunning!

Here I am with sweet Lisa Loria in the photo booth!

Lisa is known for her whimsical designs and is going back to her artistic roots and spending more time painting. I am loving the direction she is headed in!

More of Lisa’s adorable work!

Have you ever seen a cuter necklace? These are made by Tara Wilson of Lulu Max Jewelry.

Tara specializes in mixing vintage pieces of jewelry with modern pieces and creates truly one-of-a-kind wearable art.

These gorgeous pastries are from Kristy Lynn of Sweet Insanity Bake Shop.

Here’s my favorite son, Trevor, trying on some spectacles in the Little White Farmhouse booth. Since he was with me and being so patient I tried to hurry through the show and didn’t get to spend as much time looking, chatting and taking pictures as I usually do. But, he was such a good sport and even carried a really heavy cement head to the car for me without me even asking!

Little White Farmhouse always has a wonderful collection of vintage items that I just love!

And then I saw two of my friends, Dotti Cordell and Jo Lynch! I was introduced to these girls through a swap hosted by one of my BFF’s, Julie Weller, and met them in person for the first time at Glitterfest a year ago. We keep in touch via Facebook and I just love them!

While walking through the aisles this table caught my eye. I saw some very familiar art work and did a double take. I had no idea that Julie Haymaker Thompson would be at Glitterfest!

I’ve always loved her art and can I just tell you how thrilled I was to finally meet her in person? Her art is cute, fun and whimsical and she is one of the most down to earth people I’ve ever met. I think I’ve convinced her that she has to come out to Orange County again in the very near future to teach a class. (I’m not above begging if I have to!)

I just love her style, the colors she uses and her paper clay dolls are just so fun and unique.

One of her dolls is holding a cat and since I have 5 cats and may have been nicknamed “Crazy Cat Lady” by my niece, Noel, I just knew Julie’s doll was destined to come home with me. This picture shows my kitties, Mr Darcy and KirJava, checking out the adorable doll.

One of my favorite booths is Tiki Ranch and they never disappoint with an extensive selection of findings, bits, bobs and doo dads.

Victorian Scrap? Tiki Ranch has it covered!

I found some fun treasures in the booth of Leticia Fernandez of JLF Design Studio. From Charlotte heads to paper clay creations she had a fun mix of goodies to peruse.

I found a bevy of beautiful jewelry in this booth from Susan of Susan’s Charming Trinkets.

Do you love miniature animals like I do? This booth from Meyer Imports had wonderful reproduction mushrooms, mini plastic animals just like you used to get in the cracker jack box and every color of German glass glitter that you can imagine!

Thank you so much for stopping by and reading my review of Glitterfest 2014. Have a wonderfully creative weekend!

xo,

Christine Barker