Holiday Bazaar

Okay, I promised to show pics of what I made at the Bazaar, so here are some.

These are made for coffee sleeves. I always said I was going to make something with these and now I have. ( I was a barista for 6 years. i always was looking at these.)

If you would like, I can show you how I made these.Gift TagsMore gift card holders. These are made from Toilet paper rolls.(Sorry about these photos. This is the 3rd time I have uploaded them and the keep turnning sideways. )

These are Mirror ornaments that I stamped on with Staz-on. I painted over the stamp image on the bird. I didn't want him brown.

I got the idea for these from Heidi Swapp's blog. So simple.8x8 scrapbook pages for the wall. I made one more, can't seem to find the pic of that oneCount Down Calanders. I thought these turned out really cute.

I made more, but I will blog those later. Don't want the post to be too long. Again, If you want me to show you how I made the coffee sleeve gift card holders, just let me know

Most of the products are from Close to my Heart, including all of the stamps I used.

Ugh. I'm so sorry

Life has been crazy for me. For those who don't know, I am an army wife and where my hubby is stationed, he leaves for training alot. So while he is gone, I have to do EVERYTHING. I have a 3 yr old dog which acts like a 3 yr old kid and she demands alot of attention, and many walks. Plus I had a Holiday Bazaar I did at the last minute. Talk about stressful, try crafting for days straight all day. Brain becomes mush. And with my crafting ways, as in if I have crafters block I cannot move on til I get over that one part. (is anyone else like this, because I find it very annoying.) It was one heck of a week. But that does mean I made alot of goodies I get to show off. And maybe even a tut for yous, if you want one. I promise I will try to blog more often then just for the blog hops, which I forgot to sign up for this month. :( But this blogging more often prob won't happen til after the holidays. We are going home to Mich for xmas, gone for 3 weeks. I prob won't get much crafting done while I am gone, even tho majority of the gifts I asked for where craft related. Oh man, I just bummed myself out. Just realized I won't be able to play with most of my goodies til I get back to Cali. :(. Crafters, shed a tear for me. okay, done with being sad about the future. I can be sad in the future. I think i am done with my rant. Hope to see you soon (on my behalf, im the lazy, busy, forgetful one. maybe you are too, but i don't know that)

November Spotlight Blog Hop

Welcome to the blog hop



you should have just come from Melinda Everitt Next Blog hop is Luisa


This month's hop is all about Christmas stamps. Right now all I have is the A timber stamp. But this a great stamp, and its only $7.95. How can you beat that?


Tags I made, very simple to do and makes any gift more personal.




Recipe : Close to my Heart

Cardstock - white daisy, tulip

B&T - Perfect day, Olivia

Stamps - A Timber, Chocolate Alphabet Small

Ink - Pear, Tulip, Creme Brulee

Creme Brulee Grosgrain Ribbon

Corner Rounder
Sassy Strands

I used A Timber to make tags. Tags are great cause you use them for so much. Below I used a tag on a card. Makes a great focal area.


Recipe: All Close to my Heart


Cardstock - White Daisy, Tulip


B&T - Perfect Day, Olivia, Veranda


Stamps - A Timber


Ink - Pear, Creme Brulee, Tulip, White Daisy


Booksmart Dimensional


Colonial White Mini Medley


Pearl Opaques


Sassy Strands


Ok enjoy the hop, next is Luisa

Broadcast Today

Shortly I will be doing my video watch live at Ustream Or watch the recording at any time. After the broadcast I will post what I used and pics. Email me at nikkageers@yahoo.com with your email address if you would like to order. And for the month of Nov, when you spend $100 not only will you get the stamp of the month for free, Close to my Heart will buy you another stamp set for free.

I'm Changing the date

to next sat, Nov 6th. Too many people have other things to do. see you then

Today is the day

My online video will be posting today at 3pm (pacific time). It will air live but also be recorded to watch at any time. Nikka on Ustream After the video, I will post the items I used and start the online gathering. If you would like to order, send my your email and I will send you an order form. Just a reminder, If you wait til Nov, Close to my Heart will buy you a stamp of your choice (A, B, C or D stamp only) when you spend $100. Plus you also get the Stamp of the month, A Little Thanks, for free as well.

Online Gathering and Ustream Video

On Oct 30th I will be doing a live video on 3 interactive christmas cards. If you cannot make the live show, it will be recorded.

I will also have an online gathering were you can order your products to make your own christmas cards. It will be open from the Oct 30th to Nov 5th. If you wait till Nov to place your order,Close to my Heart will buy you a stamp set when you spend $100, plus you also get the Stamp of the Month for free.


If you would like to order, just leave your email and I will send you an order form

My Ustream channel
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/create-your-vision