Award Time

Thanks so much to Christine for this fun award. This one-word answer thing is awfully tough, if I knew there was going to be a test I would've studied....

The Rules are:
1. You can only use ONE word!!!
2. Pass this along to 5 of your favorite bloggers!
3. Alert them that you have given them this award!
4. HAVE FUN!!!

I'm not really a one work kind of person, so this is a very tough quiz and I cheated a few times. Here we go...
1. Where is your cell phone? Charging
2. Your hair? Bobbed
3. Your mother? Organized
4. Your father? Talented
5. Your fave food? Thai
6. Your dream last night? Scary
7. Your fave drink? Coffee
8. Your dream/goal? Organization
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Messy
11. Your fear? Confrontation
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy
13. Where you were last night? Computer
14. Something that you aren't? Organized
15. Muffins? Poppy seed
16. Wish List Item? Stove
17. Where did you grow up? Washington
18. Last thing you did? Scrap Club
19. What are you wearing? Bikini. Not.
20. Your TV? Mostly On
21. Your Pets? Elderly
22. Friends? Cherished
23. Your Life? Chaotic
24. Your Mood? Distracted
25. Missing Someone? Dad
26. Vehicle? Van (ugh)
27. Something your not wearing? Bikini
28. Your fave store? Ross
29. Your fave color? Orange
30. Last time you laughed? Recently
31. Last time you cried? Recently
32. Your best friend? Dog. No, my husband. No, my dog.
33. One place that I go to over and over? Grocery store
34. One person who emails regularly? Me
35. Fave place to eat? Home

Whew, that was hard. Now I'm passing this along to some amazing artists who inspire me:
1. Tracey Mason Studio Photography and cards to drool over.
2. Karen Pederson Beautiful art and a wonderful spirit.
3. Lisa's Creative Corner Look up clever crafty chick and you'll see a picture of Lisa.
4. The inspiration Institute Bren Yule, the diva of divine, a girl after my own heart.
5. Inky Heart Sally Lynn MacDonald's artwork makes my mouth hang open. Really.

Is this my kid? No way!

So pretty, that's all I'm sayin'.


Okay, maybe I'll say one more thing. What the heck happened to the last 17 years? How'd she grow up so fast?

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More Blogtoberfest Highlights

The trick-or-treating is done, and it's all quiet in Candyland. I've finally gotten the Halloween monsters off to bed, so let's wrap up Blogtoberfest!

I've had a great time posting all the tutorials this month, and following along with the other Blogtoberfest participants. Once I get on a creative roll, it's hard to stop, so I'm happy to say that there will be MANY more videos and tutorials coming here at Fabulously Artsy, you won't have to wait until next October. If you've enjoyed my videos and would like to show your support, please subscribe to my youtube channel. It's easy, free, and just takes a minute!

In case you missed these tutorials, more Blogtoberfest highlights from my bloggin' peeps below....


Kathleen at Kathleen's Crafty Creations shows you how to create this clever gift card holder. Time to start the Holiday crafting season, why not make a few?


Emily at Faith Hope & Art was busy with lots of tutorials during Blogtoberfest, make sure you visit her blog and check out her work. I really love the Acrylic Resist technique she showcased using CTMH's Create-a-shade Pearl Paint.


Angela at Leapin' for Stamps was a busy blogger too. She grabbed the Blogtobefest idea and ran with it, posting tutorials on home decor, cooking and papercrafting, it was hard to pick a favorite. Check out her how-to on second generation stamping. Clear, concise, and descriptive, a great tutorial!

Blogtoberfest Highlights, In Case You Missed These...

Check out some of my favorites from Blogtoberfest players:

Kristina at Sunny Day Memories was very busy with lots of tutorials. How cute would these pumpkins look on your Thanksgiving table?


Kristina also created this awesome little bit of recycling, a Spoolie Album! Who knew you could make something so clever from a leftover ribbon spool?



I love the elegant monogram that Shannon at My Colorful World in VT created. Her tutorial on reverse embossing is simply fabulous!



Tracey at Tracey Mason's Studio never ceases to amaze me with her creativity. This paper tree is gorgeous! She's created a how-to that you can print right from her blog. There are four pages, here: one, two, three, four.



Want to learn how these super-realistic leaves were made? Antoinette at God Bless your Art shows you how in her very first video!

Watch the video here:


Don't forget to leave a comment on their blog if you enjoy these blogger's tutorials. Check back here tomorrow for more highlights from Blogtoberfest!

Suspension Card Tutorial

There are lots of other ideas for suspension cards besides Halloween, I just happened to be running with the theme this month. I think a snowflake suspension card would be awesome for Christmas!

Almost Done!

The last week of Blogtoberfest! I've had a great time posting as many tutorials as I can this month. I've learned a few things....
1. No matter how many videos I make, they don't necessarily get faster. I spend about 20-30 hours shooting and editing each video tutorial, and I'm way too much of a perfectionist about my editing for my own good.
2. I didn't manage to post daily, but I'm happy that I've shared so much this month. Life gets in the way of blogging, there's no way around it.
3. I have fabulous readers who've supported me with their comments and visits all month long. Nobody can work in a vaccum and this tutorial blitz would not have been nearly so much fun without the frequent visits and comments. And a special shout-out to the bloggers who played along. Check out the links on the sidebar for those who participated in Blogtoberfest with their own tutorials!

Check back for tomorrow's video release, "Suspension Card".