I am Still Here!

The last couple of weeks have been busy at my house. I started a new job teaching PreSchool! It really is a fun job and I have already found ways to use my scrapbooking stuff in the classroom! Today we made leaf collages, I cut big leaves with my Cricut, the kids tore paper into small pieces then we put the leaf on clear contact paper, added our torn paper, and finished them off by putting contact paper over the whole thing to make stained class leaves! Very pretty! Since beginning my new job my paper piecing and scrapbooking has slowed down. I still have lots available in my Etsy shop be sure to come on over and visit me!!! You can always find my Etsy store by clicking on the links in the right hand column! Here are some new additions!!

Etsy Bloggers September 25th Blog Carnival!!!

Welcome!!! This month the question was asked:

"Show your face! I love to know the artist behind the work. Show us a picture of yourself and talk about your work, life...whatever. Interview yourself if you like."

Well, I have not always been one to want to show pictures of myself or talk a lot about myself but...here we go!

I grew up in a family where grandparents, aunt, uncles, and cousins were a daily part of life. We spent the days playing and getting dirty. Yep, getting dirty, even though I am 100% girl I have always preferred playing with the boys. I think boys have more fun! Yes I played with my Barbies, and dolls but I also had my trucks, cars, and love doing fun and exciting things.

My artistic and girly side comes from my grandmothers and mom, they were always making things. I learned to sew, quilt, knit, crochet, cut, paste, paint, and glue from them. There were always craft shows, quilting circles, and fairs to attend.

I am also a musician, I play the flute and have been part of several orchestras and bands throughout my life. I still love to play any chance I get! I am working on learning to play a handmade bamboo flute!

Another love of mine which encompasses all aspects of me is my love of SciFi and Fantasy! I am a member of the 501st Storm Troopers, TK3901 is my Id, I am also a member of the Rebel Legion and the R2 Builders. We make our costumes, R2 units, and spend time trooping for charity! Putting on costumes and interacting with kids both big and small is so much fun and worth every minute of time put into it!

And finally, my family, I have been married 27 years to my best friend, we have two sons and two adorable grandsons. Life has been good and the good Lord watches over us each day!

On to the pictures!

Here is me & hubby at the Renaissance fair in Des Moines.
I love making costumes!

My Star wars side:
Here is me, hubby Brad, & our friend Jason at the Robot Chicken Tour in Denver

Building Droids
is not just for boys!

NELLIE THE SEA BABY SCULPTURE

Fun, Cute, & Whimsical Guilds Featured Item of the week
is a sweet little Sea Baby Sculpture by Artfire Artisan
B Gobble Art!

Please stop by and check out here shop!!

Please stop by our guild, say hello and
checkout our latest GIVEAWAY!

New Tear Bears!!!!

It has been a while so I decided to dig out the tear bear stuff! They are fun to make and so terribly cute! Here are the newest additions, they are only offered in my
Artfire Studio!!!
Come on over & check them out!!!

Etsy Bloggers Featured Artist for September is...

Designs by Vanessa!!!
This fun little shop is full of sweet little birdies and pretty jewelry! Stop by and visit to see!!! Here are a few of my favorites from her shop!

Handmade Embellishments Ready for Your Scrapbook Pages!

Sometimes finding the perfect embellishment for your memories is an important part of every page! Come on over and check out all the embellishments in my shop! They are all handmade by me! If you don't find exactly what you are looking for email me!
I am happy to make something just for you!!!
Here are a few examples from my Artfire Studio!!

ScrapbookingbySyrena

Buy Handmade

Also check out my gallery links in the right hand columns of this blog!!!