denise's little birdie studio

Happy New Year Everyone. Long time no blog. The holidays kept me very busy with lots of Christmas gatherings with friends and family. Christmas was wonderful. I enjoyed all of our kids and grandsons coming over. We really are blessed.

I received a Silhouette Digital Die Cutter for Christmas and have been busy experimenting with it. I was able to create my grandson birthday card with it (sorry I forgot to scan it) and have created a few of my own designs. I plan to use the die cuts in different projects and to sell some of my creations at the local shop I currently sell items at.

Like everyone I have made New Year goals and naturally the top one is to take off the 4 lbs I gained over the holidays….ugh too many cocktails and cookies!

New Year Goals 2008
1. Take off the 4 lbs I gained over the holidays by March 2008
2. Pay more attention to my money
a. When checking out to make sure I’m charged correctly and receive the right change back. Don’t laugh I have been short changed and never realized it until I’m home.
b. Creating a budget and following it. That’s a tough one!
3. Art - Try something different –
a. Idea adding die cuts to art projects for swaps and gifts by utilizing the Silhouette
b. Try a new technique from one of my swap groups
c. Creating my own die cut designs
4. Year round make practical items for sale at the local craft shop and for next years holiday craft fair.
5. Eliminate clutter –
a. In my studio – discard unwanted materials. Reorganize keepers. Label items in bins for sale by season.
b. Unsubscribe to groups I have out grown, lost interest or just don’t have the time for.
6. Submit something for publication each quarter. March, Jun, Jul, Oct 2008 - I think I can, I think I can!

Here is one of my creations for my die cutter. I have yet to cut it and create on it. When I do I will post it. I'm hoping to make valentine's cards/booklets for family.

We are heading off Saturday morning for a relaxing week in Florida to visit family. I hope to spend a little time creating.