The Determined Scrapper

I bet you think

2012-01-14T08:12:00.001-05:00

That I have totally forgotten about my blog and all my bloggy friends. Well, that is so far from the truth it is not even funny.

I am trying to make some changes personally and I am finding it a little difficult. I am however really going to try and get blogging more and updating things way more often. Crafting and talking with crafting friends makes my life a lot better.

I just wanted to let you know that I am still here and that I will be posting my.... What I've been up to.... later today or tomorrow.

Talk with you soon.

Really I have not forgotten

2011-12-28T06:44:00.000-05:00

I just like everyone else have been totally busy. I think I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off.

I made my first trip to Scrap Happy Ohio, the day after Christmas and I loved it. Just need to hit the lottery and then I can make weekly trips.....

I have been cleaning up craft space a little and moving things around readying myself for my E2, CAN'T WAIT!

The week of Christmas my son and I were pretty sick so that was hard enough to deal with.

I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Holiday and spent time with family and friends.

I am making a trip to Scrapbook Korner in Archbold, Oh today with a friend and hope to get some more goodies, not that I need them, but.

Well I just wanted to let you all know I have not forgotten I still have a blog, I will resolve to update more in the coming year.

Blessings,
Mindy
The Determined Scrapper

OMG I am so BUSY.....picture heavy

2011-12-14T08:49:00.000-05:00

I am so busy and in so much pain. I have been trying to get so much done and I am physically paying the price. I have had 4 craft shows and I am about to complete my 5th and final one today. I am so glad I did them. I had a blast meeting new people and touching base with old ones.

I have completed tons of orders in the process and continue to take more for Christmas and beyond. I would love to complete an order for you.

Here is some of what I have been busy doing......

Craft Show items

Blue one is a Christmas gift

So is the 1 above and the 4 below

Craft Show at Arbors of Sylvania

Craft Show at Premier

More new items

Craft Show at The Elks Lodge

Photo Clip order

Shark Bookmark order

Mary Kay mini journal order

Now its time to get ready for today's craft show. Have a great day.

Craft Shows

2011-12-01T09:14:00.001-05:00

1 Craft show down 4 more to go. Completed 1 craft show yesterday and was able to meet 1 of my blog followers.....Candy very nice to meet you in person.

Today I have another show and hope to get a couple more scheduled before the end of the year.

I will also be getting a list of upcoming classes up on my blog so keep an eye out of that.

Here is last nights set up.

Until later today. Have a blessed afternoon.

News.......Updating

2011-11-28T12:30:00.001-05:00

Its about time I get with the program..... I finally have a PO Box for everyone....

The Determined Scrapper
Mindy Adams
PO Box 13049
Toledo, Ohio 43613-3049

Now I don't have to be so worried about giving my address. I will be updating blog soon with current events, upcoming classes, where you can find me and much more.

This week alone I have 4 shows, 1 cookie exchange and 3 doctor appointments. Whew.....I'm tired just thinking about them.

Hope to hear from you all soon.

Blessings,
Mindy
The Determined Scrapper

Upcoming Classes

2011-11-20T21:11:00.001-05:00

I am so excited, I almost don't know how to contain myself. I have been asked by a local store owner to teach some classes for her shoppers.

I CAN"T WAIT!!! I have been considering this for some time now and have been asked by my customers for a very long time. I really would love to open a storefront of my own one day, but at this time it just is not in the cards....

So I wanted to make sure that all my blog readers, customers, and future customers know that I will be posting a schedule within the next couple of weeks.

I will be talking it over with customers and the store owner Lisa to see what will work best, if I could get some feedback from all of you that too would be a wonderful help.

Let me know what type classes you are looking for and we will try and get it on the schedule.

Hope to talk with all of you soon.

Mindy

The Determined Scrapper

P.S. I will also be posting my Silent Saturday pics a little late. I hope to have them up tomorrow. I have been a little busy.

Capri Sun Purse Tutorial

2011-11-17T06:27:00.001-05:00

What in the world could you do with those drink pouches after you are done.......

Well instead of throwing them out, how about making a purse or a bag or something more useful.

Materials needed:

Drink Pouches - 9 were used for this purse

Sewing machine

Ribbon for handles

Velcro dot or closure

After emptying your drink pouches, make sure to wash them. I soak mine in dish soap and hot water. After that I will remove and place on towel to dry. Once air dried I will place in between 2 paper towels and run it through my Cuttlebug to flatten. Some others have used a rolling pin to make sure all excess water is removed.

Start with the bottom, depending on how wide you would like your project, will depend on how you complete the bottom. I will give the details for the purse that was made. I am currently working on a messenger bag and hope to show that to you soon.

With sewing machine set on Zig Zag stitch, sew 2 pouches together about midway.

As you can see here, I have stitched both seams.

Stitch together 2 for each side, attach 1 for each end. Before you connect and make it a complete circle you will need to connect bottom.

This will take a little maneuvering to get the edges to all line up.

Once you have completed this, all edges should have stitching and you should now have a purse. Now trim the last pouch around circular design on bottom of pouch. Stitch around entire pouch.

Using the top of the pouch, sew into inside back of purse.

Attach a Velcro dot to the exterior of the purse and to the pouch used as the flap.

Sew ribbon into purse to create 2 handles.

And then..... look how cute it is....

Hope you are able to understand the way I have it written.

I will also be adding a couple more tutorials soon.

New Products

2011-11-11T07:10:00.001-05:00

I have been very busy, trying to get more product completed for my upcoming craft shows. But there is always time for custom orders.

A journal for 1 of her grand daughters

Angel wing pillows for another

And the GIANT floor pillow.

I was asked to design and make a cupcake floor pillow and this is what I came up with. This went with the order of the blankets and other fleece tied pillows.

Among all of this I am trying not to cut off my arm. Those who know more about me, know that I had a previous TOS surgery that has not seemed to work.

This causes me to be in a great deal of pain ALL the time and there are times when it is just unbearable.

I am not employed outside the home due to the medications that I am on for all the pain, but I do try to craft as much as possible to keep me somewhat sane.

Not that you needed to know all of this but thought that I would share so some of you would know that is why I am MIA at times.

So now to carry on and show you what else I have been working on.

Besides all of this, I also have completed 9 neck travel pillows and 6 fleece scarfs.

Busy, busy, busy..... and now I must get back to work

So Busy

2011-11-07T07:46:00.001-05:00

I have so many cool things to show you and tell you about....... I have been so busy that I have not been able to post anything lately. I am going to be taking some pictures this afternoon and try to get them posted by tonight. I have 5 craft shows before the middle of December and I am also finishing up some orders that I have. Make sure to come back to check out everything I've been up to.

OMG - SUPER STOKED

2011-10-26T23:01:00.000-04:00

So at my most recent craft showI was approached with a very exciting proposition........

I was asked if I would like to teach some craft classes at a local craft store!!!! OMG....I am SO EXCITED!!!!

I still have 5 more craft shows that I have before the end of the year, but would love the opportunity to play with paper and glue with others.

Just thought I would share this with everyone.

I am currently working on the giant cupcake pillow and will post pics soon. I have also finished the rest of the order and will also post those pics.

Talk with you soon.

Craft Show

2011-10-20T08:16:00.000-04:00

The Determined Scrapper - on Facebook

Click on link above for more information.

I have another upcoming craft show and have been busy as a bee making more stock. Please make sure to stop by if you are in the area. Or if there is something you may need for the holidays or any time of year, please get in contact with me.

The holiday rush is upon us

2011-10-13T09:24:00.003-04:00

Here is some of the orders I have been working on. Please let me know if you have an order you would like to place. I will be working on crafts until the last minute. If you have an idea, just ask I will let you know if I am able to complete. Thanks for looking hope you enjoy.

More to come soon. Time to work on noteboxes that have been ordered. And journals and..............................................

I like being busy

Blog Award!!!!

2011-09-30T06:53:00.004-04:00

OH MY GOODNESS..... I have been awarded a Stylish Blogger Award

I'd Like To Thank All My Followers and Vistors Alike...

I have received a few blog awards a couple months ago. And for some reason NEVER got around to thanking those who bestowed it upon me. I for some reason have never been a writer, so it takes me a little time to express my graditute. Sorry to those who awarded them to me and I have not gotten this up til now. It's not that I don't care, because that is NOT the case at all! I am TRULY Greatful.

Since these are my first awards and I have not been able to keep up with everything, I would like to thank those who follow me, and those who have awarded me with such an awesome honor.

Thank you so much to Paula at http://www.pvcreations2010.blogspot.com/ for passing this award along to me. Paula is a very talented crafter. Make sure you go over and say hello.

The rules for the Stylish Blogger Award are:

1. Thank the person who gave the award, and link back to their blog.

2. Share 8 things about myself.

3. Pass this award to 8 individuals who you have recently discovered.

4. Leave a comment so they can pass on the recognition

Again THANK YOU Paula. I never thought I would be so honored to receive such an award.

Now for 8 things about me (in no particular order):

1.) I am a mother of 2 teenagers, 4 cats, and 1 dog. (That is enough)

2.) I seem to loose my mojo and wish it was easier to find it.

3.) I have the BEST and MOST perfect husband in the whole world.

4.) I am addicted to Matthew Mcconaughey!

5.) I love finding inspiration in others.

6.) I think I have been scrapping for almost 15 years.

7.) I have a blog, FaceBook, and YouTube with The Determined Scrapper

8.) I have become an avid craft fair demonstrator.

I love paper crafting, my Cricut, Gypsy, and all the supplies I have been blessed with. I love following others and seeing ALL the wonderful and AWESOME ideas you come up with. Keep creating and keep the world colorful.
OK, I think I have met the "rules" for the blog award. I will now award this to

Vanessa - http://nessysnotes.blogspot.com/

Nessy always has a wonderful attitude and a kind word to share. Thanks Nessy for always being around to check on me.

Gale - http://www.thehappystamper.com/

Gale too is one to always be there with a inspiring comment and swift kick in the kester. Inspiration in Gale helps to get the juices flowing.

Danielle - http://ecoscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Danielle and I met at a local craft show and I can say I have now been blessed to get to know her a little more. Danielle offers me such inspiration and motivation it is uncanny. I truly enjoy all that comes from her crafty space and you really need to check out her blog.

For now I will award this to these 3 lovely ladies and hope they know they have made a wonderful impact on my crafting. Thank you for your support along the way.

Silent Saturdays.......I would love for you to play along.

2011-09-24T21:16:00.001-04:00

Silent Saturday

FYI. So today I will start a new project hoping to get others to join in. Today I will tell you the plans and next week I will just post.

I was thinking that on Silent Saturday's I will post pictures of the day or of the week. Pictures of items that I have been working on or my plans for the upcoming week. I would love if other would join in with me and link back to my blog.

Here are my pics for today. I worked on all of this today and have more yet to get done.

Please join along, I would love to see everyone else's projects.

www.thedeterminedscrapper.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Determined-Scrapper

also on Twitter, Pintrest, and many others

Craft Shows......

2011-09-18T17:56:00.001-04:00

Hello everyone

So today was an AWESOME craft show. It was wonderful to see familiar faces and get to know some new ones.

For those of you that have asked or are interested here is my upcoming show schedule as of now

October

Saturday, 1 Everything Open House, 10am - 3pm
2940 Heysler Dr, Sylvania, Oh 43617

November

Wednesday, 30
Craft Show, Moose Lodge
(Show Open to Public) 4pm - 9pm

6072 N Main StSylvania, OH 43560

December

Sunday, 4

Craft Show, Gladiuex

More details to follow

Saturday, 10

Craft Show, Elks Lodge (Holland-Sylvania Rd)

More details to follow

This is what I have on my current calender in front of me, I do have more dates, but will update shortly. Please advise if there are any questions or if you would like to place an order before the BUSY holiday season.

Thanks again for everyone that stopped by my booth and I can't wait to see you again.

Huge Craft & Gift Show

2011-09-15T08:39:00.003-04:00

So I realized that I have not updated my blog in a VERY long time. I am really going to try and start working on getting things updated more often. I have plans and pray that I am able to compete them and that my body will agree with me.

Above is the ad for an upcoming craft and gift show this coming Sunday 9/18, please make sure to join us.

Also I will be attending another gathering for crafters and home retailers October 1. I will advise with more information as I get a updated ad.

Please be sure to stop by and join me and other for this fun open house. I do custom order and love to get ideas from others. Please advise should you have any questions or need anything special prior to either show.

Updated Craft Space

2011-08-17T16:51:00.000-04:00

You are never going to believe this...... I am on the up swing!!!!!! I have changed around my entire craft area and cleaned it up. I am not purging so I am able to sell some stuff in a garage sale and get rid of things that I have had and I am not going to use. I am REALLY, REALLY trying to get back to the old me or better than that a new me.

I have a craft show coming up September 18th and really need to get my hind end in gear and get more things done. The only problem is the pain I deal with. I won't go into that though.

This is the pigsty before I began moving things around and cleaning up. I have not been in my craft space in months. 5 or 6 at least and things just keep getting moved and put over in my space.

You can actually see the floor, I almost forgot what it looked like over here.

I am good at moving from one side to the other. I had to move everything from the one wall so I could clean it and then I would move things around from there. The way I have it set up now, I feel like it flows better and it is easier to get to things. I now am not in a little hole and all claustrophobic.

I can actually say that I feel ACCOMPLISHED!!!

Talk with you soon.

Starting over

2011-08-10T07:40:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone. I just wanted to let you know that I am still alive. I have been in a very fast downward spiral for the past year or so and it was getting worse and worse. But a couple of weeks ago, I was able to start a new medicine and I hope to be getting back to the things I once enjoyed.

I have started to take up knitting and crocheting along with scrapping. The only problem, I have not really scrapped in about 6 months. I have a craft show coming up September 18 and really need to get on the ball.

I am really trying to get back into the swing of things, but not feel too overwhelmed at the same time.

I hope to be seeing you around very soon and send blessings to you all.

Mindy - The Determined Scrapper
(The Determined mother, daughter, sister, wife, scrapper, knitter, crocheter, and many many other things)

Getting closer, making plans for the future

2011-07-25T21:52:00.000-04:00

I have been lost within myself for some time now! BUT, I will say since my meds have been changed, I may be improving. I have plans, I hope to update my blog later this week.

Wish me luck

Finding what I have lost

2011-07-20T09:51:00.000-04:00

I am trying very hard to find the part of me I have lost. As soon as I do that I will be back to crafting and sharing. Please don't loose faith that at some point I will return.

Updating

2011-05-01T10:37:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone. I just wanted to pass along a quick note..... I am in the process of updating my blog and agenda. I have a few things that I will be sharing over the next couple of days.

I will be starting new post and hoping everyone will join along. More details to follow later today.

I will also upload some photos from yesterdays craft show.

Talk with you later, have a blessed Sunday.

I have a plan!!!!!

2011-04-28T09:38:00.001-04:00

OK - So I have been doing a lot of thinking and I am hoping my body will keep up with this plan.

I really would like to start posting a couple times a week and keep my mojo in check by posting and visiting with everyone.

For some reason, when everything in my world has come crashing down, I have gotten lost along the way.

I have a craft fair this Saturday 4/30/11 and really have not done much more than the items I had at the last one. I am however, getting ready to go out and work on some things after I clean the kitchen up.

This is just a little update while I am thinking out loud. I am also planning on updating my FaceBook Page more too. I have not done a YouTube video in FOREVER.

Also I have received 2 blog awards this past week that I am SOOOOOO EXCITED ABOUT. I will be posting more about those later today.

So to tell you all my plan, that way I might me more likely to complete it......

Weekly (or more) Blog post
Weekly (or more) FaceBook post
Weekly (or more) YouTube videos

If you have any suggestions or encouraging words, I would gladly accept them.

Blessing and see you soon.

Mindy - The Determined Scrapper

Miss Me?

2011-04-09T22:31:00.000-04:00

OK..... So today I had a craft fair and did ok on my sales.

I will post photos in the morning after I attend our areas MS Walk.

Sorry I have been gone so long but I have been under the weather and have LOST my mojo. After talking with a couple people today it has helped me realize that HOPEFULLY I will be able to get my head away from those dark clouds.

I hope to blog more in the next couple weeks. I need to update my blog layout and change a couple of things around. I need to change the Stamp'n Up catalog and I also need to add more to my Etsy.

Be on the look out and keep me in check if you are not seeing enough of me.

Blessings.
Mindy - The Determined Scrapper

My Best Friend

2011-03-26T10:40:00.000-04:00

For the man I love. A girlfriend posted this on Facebook and I just had to steal it and post it. Just listen to the words and you will know how I feel about my my best friend, my husband.

Someone please find my MOJO

2011-03-15T23:19:00.000-04:00

It seems as if my mojo has run away. I would really like it if someone could find it and return it to me. I have craft fairs coming up and not a whole lot to sell.

I really dislike going through these spells. Hopefully it will be over soon, I haven't blogged, read blogs, done any videos, or even created.

Miss you all.