Hey Everyone and Happy Tuesday to you all……I’m sorry to be gone so long and I hope maybe I was missed a wee bit??!! 
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and searching in my heart and made a big decision for me……it’s probably no biggie for most…but was driving me nuts!! LOL I have had my own ARTHaven for years…..in which I spend most all of my ME time……but as of late I’ve been feeling rather isolated back in my room while my hubby and youngest son (17 yr old) hangs out in the living room……..I have SO MUCH “STUFF” in my ARTHaven I began to feel as if my mojo was beginning to get suffocated……It’s then that I FINALLY realized that just because I had just about every creative supply available in my ARTHaven it’s not what gives me the ability to or the desire to want to create……SOOOOOOOOOOOO….I made a huge decision for ME……..I decided to move out of my ARTHaven into a corner of our Living Room so I could be around hubby and son all the time and still be able to create…..
OMG….talk about a J.O.B.!!!! LOL You NEVER realize how much we accumulate until we go to thin out and clear out…LOL I’ve been working since Thanksgiving night on this project…LOL I’m getting closer….I do have my new ARTHaven SPOT set up in the corner of our Living Room and I gotta say….I LOVE IT!!! It has been CONSIDERABLY downsized by probably half in comparison to what I had and it’s like a HUGE WEIGHT has been lifted!!! LOL….Wanna see my NEW ARTHaven SPOT…..
So my aunt…BLESS HER HEART….decided to come “shop” in my thinned out items I plan on clearing out and selling…….the day she left her car was PACKED FULL!!! LOL and I still have a fair amount that will be listed on my ETSY store in time….but I can’t tell you HOW AWESOME it feels!!! It’s like a new excitement to create has been given back to me!!!! I have things right at my fingers and a wonderful atmosphere to create in!!! Of course you can see my 3 bestest creative friends ever!!! LOL….My laptop, my Black Cat LYNX cutter!!!, and my Black Cat Foil Master!!! Gotta love the kitties!!! Still have to order the tables for Sable as soon as they become available so my mats will run through flat…..for now I have it “rigged”….LOL I plan to do A LOT more digital printing of my papers just as I do my digi images….so did not need near as much space for papers…which in itself is a WONDERFUL space saver!!!
So……since I have this done I actually created a couple of tags….thought I would share them with you real quick as well as the files I created to make these…..they’re simple…..work up very quickly and I think kind of cute……
They were fun to make…..I was trying to come up with some that would work up quickly…….You can see on the round tag I used my Foil Master….I LOVE this machine!!!! I printed my swirlies in black laser toner and then foiled and then used the print and cut technique with my Black Cat “Sable” by using Inkscape/Signcut…..
If you would like to have these 2 files as well as a couple of others….I’m attaching them below….I hope you might like a few of these……
PDC Mask Scallop Design 12-4-2011
Okie Dokie Artichokie!!! Guess that catches me up for now!!! Hope you might have found something you might like…..As always…THANK YOU so much for stopping by to visit with me….I so hope you will come by again…..I would like to wish you all a VERY Blessed Day!!!! Until next time….
Oh wow Penny. Your new craft space looks fabulous. I know the feeling of wanting to be around everyone that is why I chose to stay in the main entertainment room..... Love it. Can't wait to see what your MOJO brings.....
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what a nice little art nook you have Penny! I have an area to create in in my basement that is jam packed but I ca always grab some portable stuff if I want to create upstairs, I could not downsize like that! Good for you!
ReplyDeletePenny, you have made a beautiful art space and to be able to create and be with the family is beautiful! You were missed but I'm happy for you now and glad to see you back to creating your beautiful designs.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless, and hugs, Lori m
I realized that I haven't been by to comment on your blog in a while-just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy seeing your gorgeous creations in my Google Reader! Glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely files.
ReplyDeleteOnly I missed the SVG file by the Mask Scallop design.
Kind regards, Anneke
Great new space!!! Your tags are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteYour new space looks great Penny,as you say its nice to have the family near.I just thought you might have been busy with something or other,now I know.Your files are as ever,lovely.Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue
Yes Penny you were missed. Merry Christmas, and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Everything is at your fingertips. Your new space is great!
ReplyDeleteHow did you part with half your stash? It always happens that the minute that I let go of even one item, I would need it for some project.
Glad you are back, and thanks for sharing the tags.
wow...good for you to want to be around your family. Love your new set up and your tags are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat space for your creative juices to flow Penny.
ReplyDeleteYour tags are gorgeous. May thanks for sharing your files with us.
Christine x
OMG we must be soul sisters..... I've been working on my space for (what seems like) months. Old house, odd spaces/shapes of rooms, etc. As for too much stuff, I've really purged A LOT, yet still have a lot.... but it's getting there.
ReplyDeleteI keep my markers in a carry tote and have several lap desks which I'll use to color in the family room. I also love serving trays (with edges along the sides) so I'll throw supplies into it and carry it into the family room to create. That allows me to be where the action is :-).
Thank you again, for all your awesome freebies.... I'm hoping to have my area/things I need to get done, completed by the new year so I can get back "normal" :-)
hugs
Love your new space and your tags! I too choose to work where the family gathers (well at least were hubby usually is. I like it!
ReplyDeleteYour tags are BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteI nearly wasn't going to check the blog today but I must have know something welcome back did miss your weekend blogs & your creativity. Glad the move has worked out for you if it's good for you then it is good for us LOL!!! XX
ReplyDeleteFunny topic your moving home.... I am exactly the same. I have a scrapbooking/craft room, but have set up a small table in the Family Room as I like to be with the children and hubby! Gorgeous tags!
ReplyDeleteDid we miss you??? YES!! But after seeing what you have been up to... Wow! You go girl! Can't wait to see what you create next with your new space!! Oh but I do love the tags you posted today! Definitely grabbing these, already have one project in mind! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteYour new craft area looks fab...whew..I thought u was going to tell us all that you was 'retiring' from crafting...I'm glad that didn't happen. Thank you...your my inspiration...don't want to lose you.
ReplyDeletePenny your new craft area looks great. You are so organized.
ReplyDeleteLove your new digs, Penny. It looks so cozy
ReplyDeleteand comfortable, with everything right at your
fingertips.
Love, love your tags too, and thanks for sharing your files with us. You know how much I love your files.
Love your new craft home!!! Now you can craft 24/7...hehe or until the TV gets shutoff ;) Did we miss you, you ask? You bet we all did!! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful files, Penny. We Love ya! Have a blessed evening!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your craft area! I know what you mean about feeling isolated in your craft room... It can really effect ones mojo! Thanks for your wonderful files Penny!
ReplyDeleteLove In Christ!
God bless you.I know what you mean about wanting to be with your family. I want to do the same thing....but I want my husband to finish my basement which could hold all my junk and him and his junk(TV)and my living room would be a safe haven for both of us. Thanks for all your wonderful shares.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new play ground Penny!!! I also love the new tag files and since it is a bit late tonight, I will be over tomorrow to play in your new area and test it out for you, LOL *Hugs*
ReplyDeleteOh wow !!!! Look at the cool new space. Everything right at hand including the family.
ReplyDeleteI recently moved a lot of my stuff out to the dinning room table. We never seem to sit down and eat there anway, and like you, I like being out where my hubby is. It makes it easier for me to seek his opinions on my crafting. He is always so supportive and ready to lend a helping hand if I need it.
Your tags are just awesome and so cheerful. I don't know what this foil thing is you used, but I love how it looks on your tags. Beautiful for sure.
Your talent always amazes me. I tell my hubby that you have more talent in half of your pinky finger than I have in my entire body. I love your blog and your creations, and of course, YOU were missed.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful files with all of us.
Kimberly
kimberly.pate@gmail.com
Penny your new haven looks like a great place to createI love your tags,I sure did miss you and hoping everything was ok,glad that all is well with you.I so love reading your updates as you make me feel like I,am part of your life.Enjoy the rest of your week and God bless.
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PS thanks for the files
Glad to have you back Penny. You were missed. Thank you for your awesome files. Hope your new "haven" gets your mojo back to 100%. I would be happy with 10% of your talent. =)
ReplyDeletePenny, your designs are always adorable, no doubt about it.
ReplyDeletePenny....I am loving your little corner...so cozy and comfy...I know you will love it always.
ReplyDeleteYour files are awesome and you are so very generous to share with all of us. Love you lady.
I'm glad you decided to pop in and give us an update. Like everyone else, I was wondering where you went off to. I so look forward to your creativity. Not a day goes by that I don't check to see if you've done another amazing craft. You never, ever disappoint either! Your aunt is one lucky lady! I would have loved to fill up my truck with your stuff. LOL. Anyway, glad you are doing well and are happy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool new space and I bet you enjoy being close to your family !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCharlene
Thank you Penny and yes you have been missed. I think we all struggle with the balance of creative tive and family time. Looks like you have a fantastic solution, love your new space!
ReplyDeleteWith the talent and enthusiasium you have - getting more MOJO is going to be amazing! Enjoy, and have a Very Blessed Advent and Christmas season. I enjoy popping in now and again to see what you are up to, and I am always amazed!
ReplyDeleteLove the new space - Thank you so much for the wonderful cut files!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful space you have created! I would love to see how you "rigged" the table for Sable. Extra cash is at a premium these days, if you know what I mean, LOL.
ReplyDeleteBrandy
Yes I missed you....Your space is wonderful and so NEAT....always look forward to your postings! Have a great CHRISTMAS.
ReplyDeletePenny - I was wondering what you were up too. That looks great and I know what you mean. So glad that you are doing well and have your mojo back. hugs and blessings dear.
ReplyDeletePenny, I think that's such a lovely idea, to bring your ARTHaven down into the midst of the family so that they can see more of you! They must really appreciate that. It looks a lovely airy space - a lot less claustrophobic, and as your creativity grows and changes, you are able to streamline things a lot more. It's really good!
ReplyDeleteI love the tags you've made, especially the foiling. It's amazing what can be done these days, isn't it!
Hugs, Shoshi
Oh my goodness Penny - you just about made my heart stop - I thought you were about to tell us you were closing up shop. Just for a second it felt like losing a good friend. So so so happy you just moved rooms - mercy me! You must have a very patient husband and son to listen to the sounds of cutters and printers running. Hope you enjoy your new spot - hugs and blessings
ReplyDeleteomg! and i thought i was neat!!!! LOL.
ReplyDeletejust dropping in to wish you and yours a truly blessed holiday. i'm closing my image store at the end of this month but keeping my blog. now i'll have more time to visit.
hugs :)
Missed you too, hope you are enjoying your new craft area and that you get more inspiration being there. Loving all your creations and am thankful that such a talented lady takes the time to share all she does with us x
ReplyDeletelove your craft turf. It seems all is close and at hand. Your projects are stunning as always!
ReplyDeleteHello Penny...popping by to wish you a joyous holiday season and thank you for all the wonderful things you share with us :) I hope 2012 brings all you are wishing for.
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Penny,
ReplyDeleteIf I had to make my craft stuff fit in that small a space I would have to throw out 90% of it. I have 12 to 15 paper racks alone that are all full and most of these are not in my craft room, lol. I haven't been able to get in there for about 18 months so I took over other rooms.
You did great to get yours down so far so you can be with your family. Where as I can just craft wherever my family is. OK, I need to get rid of most of it so I can see what I own. I can never find what I need.
Blessings,
Karen.
Hoping this comment finds you & yours well & enjoying the lead up to a very blessed Christmas for you all Hope to follow you in the New Year. Cheers from Oz
ReplyDeleteVal XX
I just realized I hadn't gotten an email from your blog in a looong while. Hope all is well and that you had a Blessed Christmas. Happy 5th day of Christmas and have a safe New Year ;- )
ReplyDeleteOK, Penny. I finally took the plunge and bought a Black Cat. Wowsers.
ReplyDeleteFondly, Tami
www.thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com
Hoping you had a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWish you a prosperous and happy new year.
Hope your enjoying your new scrap area.
Miss you though.
Penny, thanks for your comment on my blog! It IS exciting, isn't it, making house room for a fierce black kitty!!!
ReplyDeleteA Very Happy New Year to you and your family, and may 2012 be full of creativity and joy for us all.
Hugs, Shoshi x
We miss you Penny! Where are you? We miss you, we miss your Art! I've just moved away from notecards and am finally learning Mixed Media. So excited.
ReplyDeletePenny, it's been almost a month since your last post. Are you OK?
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thoughts as Linda from Arizona. Are you ok? Miss you.
ReplyDeletePenny,
ReplyDeleteLove your new space!!! :) (I feel the same way-would love to have my craft space in the heart of the home...luckily, my young children do their homework in my craft room and enjoy spending time with me there,too!)
And your tags are GORGEOUS!!! :) You always amaze!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share and for the awesome files!
Crafty hugs,
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com