Stuff and LOTS of it.

Today's entry is about stuff. If you're a crafter or scrapbooker you know what I'm talking about. I have been working the last several days on finally setting up my craftroom and all of the STUFF. I have decided I am probably a hoarder. I have file folders that have pieces of paper scraps and ribbon that "I'm sure I can use elsewhere. (I haven't) 

A BREAK DOWN

Scissors

I have seven pairs of nice scissors! Why you may ask? Well because Teresa Collins partnered with Fiskars and put out more than one pair and because I'm a hoarder I had to have all of them. I also have BOTH of Tim Holz scissors. (Because the short ones are great so the long ones must be better. 

Binders

I have a Cinch by We R Memory Keepers BUT mine does holes that are circles and now they have one that does rectangles. Don't my mini albums deserve the option of having rectangular holes? (It's on my list of must haves). 

Stamps

I have the Teresa Collins stampmaker. But does that stop me from buying stamps? NO! I have to have all of the stamps that go with the Teresa Collins paper I buy. AND she has released stamps with Fiskars. And I have to buy all of the stamps that Pink Bowties releases because NO ONE releases stamp sets so unique. It's like being in on the ground floor of something that is going to be huge!

Glue

Not one kind. 6 different brands. I love the Teresa Collins adhesive the best. (Of course). 

I have tape runners, foam double sided tape, scor-tape, red tape, xyron double sided tape, scotch tape. Yes I need all of it! My favorite and I do believe the best at everything they do is Xyron. Which is why I have a 2.5 inch 5 inch create a sticker and a Creative station and two X's. (One of course because it's pink and Teresa Collins. I have their Teresa Collins stapler, runner and punch. 

Paper

 I love Teresa Collins paper. I love the weight and the fact that it's double sided, sometimes textured. I buy quality paper when I buy and I usually only buy what has coordinating buttons, brads, stickers, stamps. Because as you may have guessed. I neeeeed more stuff. I love MME. Studio Calico. And We R Memory Keepers. 

Punches
I have never been much of a punch collector, usually if I needed something like that I would cut it out with my Cricut. BUT Teresa Collins came out with a line of Punches with Fiskars available at Joann Fabric. So, of course I have all of them. 

Cricut

I had a Cricut expression that I gave to my daughter because I have an Imagine and now an Explore (which is amazing). 

I love all of it. My daughters called me a hoarder. The fact is it makes me happy. 

There is something about going into that quiet room and making something beautiful. I enjoy it. 

Enabler

Yes I have one of those too. My husband Tony knows how much I enjoy it. He has gone into stores to find something I need. He supports me. He's even sit in on a Teresa Collins class. He loves me and I think if I'm crafting he has some Peace and Quiet too. 

If you're not a crafter and you read this you may think I'm a little wacky but I can't tell you I'm not the only one. I believe that every person needs a creative outlet. This is mine. I am lucky that I do have the support of my family and love that my eldest is now showing interest in documenting her life with her family. 

Lots of love
Emma

2015

2015 is a big year! I will be turning the dreaded 50 in less than a month. A few years ago the thought of it sent shivers down my spine. But now I'm going to be thankful and enjoy it. My husband Tony and I will be going on a cruise at the end of February as a way to celebrate.  We are pretty excited about that. 

I've decided that I'm going to stop feeling guilty for sitting down and spending time on my crafting. The only time I truly allow myself to do it guilt-free is when I'm doing it to make things for an event.  It's important to me, I enjoy it and so that is what I'm going to do!

 I am also going to make an effort to force myself to take the time to blog each day. It's a nice way to empty your head before sleep!