Sew Excited!

My first article of clothing that I sewed all by myself. SEW EXCITED!

Quilt for Kids 2

I've been working on my Quilt for Kids quilt. I have learned so much... mostly the importance of seeing in the correct seam allowance and keeping things square.

All my blocks are together and rows sewn. I was starting to think this would never be done. When I originally sewed my orange and green fabric together, I messed up the seam allowance. I figured I could fix this along the way. I did, but it took a lot of extra work and isn't perfect. (This is my first quilt and I'm teaching myself so I'm not expecting perfection.) In hindsight, I should have taken my orange and green squares apart once I figured out they weren't right and seen them again.

I'm excited to be making progress!

My First Quilt

I'm just learning to sew. I've never made a quilt, but when I read about Downey's Quilt for Kids program, I knew I had too take the plunge.

I was so excited when I received my package yesterday from Downey. The fabric they sent me is adorable.

Downey sends you the fabric for the quilt already cut out and the instructions. You provide the thread and batting. They ask that the quilt be completed and sent back in 4-6 weeks.

The quilt will be donated to children in hospitals, as part of the Downey Touch of Comfort program. There is a tag provided for you to add your name and quilt's name. The coolest part is they have a website, Downey.com/HelpingKids, where you can register your quilt and tell your quilt's story. Then as kids use your quilt in the hospital they can go and add to the story of the quilt.

I can't wait to get started!

I am a winner!

So I have been crafting like crazy, trying to get back in the swing of things in preparation of my upcoming unemployment. I am taking pictures as I go, thinking I might revive my blog and post tutorials... Try to get back to the Craftess (my own word for a Craft Godess), I once was.

Everyday I peruse many different craft blogging search of inspiration and just to see what others are creating. Along the way, I enter a give away or two.

Well today I WON... and it is an awesome prize, especially for a Craftess!

From the blog sewcraftcreate.com I won an Craft Caddy OttLite. I am so excited and can't thank Heidi and OttLite enough!

Please, go by and visit Heidi's blog!

blingz,
    aimz

My newest project!

So I have had the need to make something lately...

My newest creation is this wood box, purchased at a dollar store. I am decoupaging it with adorable Hello Kitty envelopes.

Ya'll know I have a thing for anything Asian and I love HK.

HK in a kimono with cherry blossoms dancing in the breeze is so me.

Home again!

I am back in the Valley of the Sun. Texas didn't turn out quite they way I expected, but it was an experience that I will never forget and I learn a few things a long the way!

Who would have thunk it?

After 17 years with the "phone company", I was okay with being laid off. When I left Qwest, I would have never, ever thought I would go back.

That was almost 2 years ago. Those 2 years have been very trying. I have had many ups and downs.

I've been looking for a job. I decided I should apply with the "phone company" again based on the pay and benefits that are bargained for by CWA. Well, surprise, surprise...I have passed the initial testing and have a face to face interview next week.

Who would have thunk I would ever consider going back?

Q.D. Patooties: Super Pig to the Rescue - A New Sock Character!!!

Love the pig!

Q.D. Patooties: Super Pig to the Rescue - A New Sock Character!!!

Life is good!

I have a had great last few days. God has been good to my family. I just wanted to share that with the world.

May your God bless you, Amy aka aimZ

This is beautiful

Where has aimZ been?

As usual my life has been kinda insane, but things are good.

I started a job 6 weeks ago with the 3rd largest web hosting company in the world. I love it! I already got a promotion to tech support and started training this week. I am learning so much!

Other than that, the cheer season ended for Kennedy on February 29, 2008. It's kinda nice to take a break, but we miss it too.

Last weekend, Kennedy, Jordan, Noah and I attended Art Detour in downtown Phoenix. We made hats out of paper bags, painted rocks and even did some pottery. We all had a great time!

blingZ for now, aimZ

Handmade 2.0 - New York Times

There was a great article in the New York Times (Handmade 2.0 - New York Times) about buying handmade this holiday season. Take the time to check it out.

aimZ

The Interview With God

I was extremely touched by this...

Click here to watch the Interview with God. You will need to click on view the presentation. It may take a minute to load, but it is well worth the wait!

blingZ, Amy

My Newest Business Venture

Good Morning! I wanted to share my newest business venture.

As of Wednesday, I will be a Cookie Lee Consultant. I'm so excited! I love jewelry! I love bling! and I truly need to have a more consistent income! I hope this will help!

Click here to view the online Cookie Lee catalog.

I'm still selling Gold Canyon Candles too. Click here to view the online catalog.

Please, contact me, if you are interested in purchasing something from the catalog or if you are interested in hosting a catalog, home or office show.

We have great free and discounted items for our hosts, in both lines!

*blingZ*, Amy

Etsy :: felt kimono piggy

As you all know, I've been a pig collector for over 25 years. Also, my Dad was in the Navy and spent most of his 25 years at sea in Orient...Bangkok, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan. I spent a summer living with my Dad in Korea. Throughout my home, I have a ton of Asian pictures, vases, statues and furniture.

I NEED this piggy for my collection!

Etsy.com's ACBC at First Fridays in Downtown Phoenix 10/5/07

Please, join Arizona Crafty Burrito Collective (ACBC) this Friday, October 5, 2007, from 6-10pm for First Friday. There will be many ACBC artists gathered at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham Street, Phoenix, to sell our handmade items.

ACBC is an Etsy group (aka a street team) of artists that sell their handmade items on Etsy.com. If you can't make it this Friday, please, visit Etsy.com and check out this wonderful community of people, who support the indie craft movement, and the artists behind the items sold on Etsy.

The First Friday of each month there is a free self-guided tour of downtown Phoenix galleries, studios and art spaces. It's called First Friday. First Friday is organized by Artlink, a nonprofit organization "...dedicated to bringing together artists, the public, and businesses for a greater understanding, appreciation, and promotion of the arts and the development of a strong and vital downtown Phoenix arts community.

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Whistle - Neiman Marcus

bling, bells and whistles...

First Friday Rocktober Sale Oct 5, 2007 6-10pm

Join Arizona Crafty Burrito Collective (ACBC) this Friday, October 5, 2007, from 6-10pm at First Fridays. Their will be many ACBC artists gathered at the Great Arizona Puppet
Theater, 302 W. Latham Street, Phoenix to sell our handmade items.

ACBC is an Etsy group (aka a street team) of artists that sell their handmade items on etsy.com. If you can't make it this Friday, please, visit etsy.com and check out this wonderful community of people, who support the indie craft movement, and the artists, who sell their the arts and crafts.

The first Friday of each month there is a free self-guided tour of downtown Phoenix galleries, studios and art spaces. It's called First Friday. First Friday is organized by
Artlink, a nonprofit organization "...dedicated to bringing together artists, the public, and businesses for a greater understanding, appreciation, and promotion of the arts
and the development of a strong and vital downtown Phoenix arts community.

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I love bling, but this is a little over the top!

Win something one-of-a-kind at Rocktober - amp.az - get amped!

Check out this article that was posted in amp.az about Arizona Creative Burrito Collectives (ACBC) upcoming Rocktober sale.

ACBC is a Street Team from etsy.com We get together at least once a month to discuss etsy and our various crafts we sell on etsy. You can check out my items for sale at aimzblingz.etsy.com or at Rocktober.

We'd all love to see you there... aimZ

Rocktober
Oct. 5- 6-10 p.m.
Free
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 85003