Domestic Betty

So how fun that Domestic Bliss got to participate in "The Mannequin is our Muse" Design Project as part of the Scottsdale Fashion Square Grand Opening of their East Wing Stores.  Anyway, go HERE to vote for Miss Betty, not that we think we'll win, but we'd love to get some fun support from our fans.  Thanks and go check them out in person at Scottsdale Fashion Square from October 15-18.  What a fun date night, some culture and shopping for free, well the culture part anyway!  

Thanks for your votes!

Fall Blissfest 2009 & Vintage Western Masquerade

Well, it's that time again.  

The fabulous Kristin and Dan at Domestic Bliss and Blissful Living are throwing one of their ever amazing soiree's again and this time the weather will be GORGEOUS!  It will be a Vintage Western Masquerade!  Fancy, huh!  Here is the fun flyer made by the talented Miss Tangie from Studio Tangie at Scrapbookgraphics.

I will of course be having a booth there will all my Mimi Made goodies.  

Binky Clips {of course}, key chains, jewelry and some fun vintage finds also!

Hope everyone can make it, 

it will be an event you won't want to miss!  

Promise!!!  

When the Alber's do something they do it big and wonderful.  

Truly an event to remember!

Crafting Goodness

I've been a busy a little bee working on lots of fun new items to sell and also a few things to teach in my classes at Blissful Living.

Check it all out.

First up, a fun new Mobile to hang over Lola's crib. I plan on making a smaller version of this to teach a class for. This is so whimsical and fun to look at, I just love the way it turned out.

Next Up...

I made this cute message board for my MIL's birthday last month. It a very simple concept and can be custom made with any colors one would like. I think this may be a class also. Practical and cute!

{Necklaces by: Mimi, Hair Accessories by: Kiki}

I've also been working on a few new jewelry pieces. These necklaces are my favorite. This will also be a class, hopefully I'll get my schedule up within the next week or so at the Studio. These are very fun and easy to make with any combination of colors you may like. I've made necklaces, broaches, cuff's and hair accessories with these. Such cuteness. I'm working on a few fall looking ones for the Holidays. I can't wait for the season to change!

Well that's all for now. I have a few other projects in the works but nothing complete yet. Keep checking back for all the fun new goodness coming for the holidays. I have a cute new Halloween Garland idea that I'll teach a class on also.

Have a good day and let me know what you think. I love feedback!

The Party was Amazing!

Tonight was seriously so fun! There was so much eye candy I could hardly stand it. If you came you know what I am talking about, if you didn't you must come tomorrow morning!!!!! It seriously won't disappoint. I took a million pictures but about half way through the evening I lost my camera. I am seriously so bummed about it! I don't even care so much about the camera, it's all the pictures that I lost. So if anyone hears of a lost camera, or even finds one tomorrow let me know. I really just want the memory card.

Anyway, sorry I don't have pics of it all, but trust me it's well worth the time to come over in the morning and check out all the fun goodness!

Stop in and say hello! I'm the first booth as soon as you come into the back yard. See you there!

Bohemian Bliss Soiree and Vintage Market

Alright people. The event is tonight and things are looking AMAZING! I've been setting up my booth this morning and can't wait to see everything come together. I've got lots of fun Blingy Jewelry and of course all my binky clips and key chains, so stop by & shop.

Tonight is the "Soiree" that costs $30. to get in. But it's gonna be a great party with over 200 people in attendance. If you wear a glamourous costume then it's only $15 to come in. They will be giving Home Tours of two of the most amazing homes I've ever seen, food, drinks, music and lots of fun goodness to buy!

So come on by and get first dibs on all the fun merchandise as well as a beautiful evening under the stars. Go HERE to see all the different vendors involved and get your tickets HERE or at the door.

So just a recap of all the info:

Friday, May 15th 7-10pm Bohemian Bliss Soiree~ TICKETS are $30 per person or $15 if dressed in your fancy schmancy bohemian attire. Evening Includes: Bohemian Light Fare & Libations, Preview Party, Live Music, Home Tour & Shopping Saturday, May 16th 7am- Noon: The vintage market is FREE & open to the public & Home Tours will be from 10-noon @ $5. per person.

Easy as that! Hope to see you there!!!!

Girls Night Out!

I think this will be such a great time and opportunity for you to get any questions answered, I know we all have them.  So come and join the studio for a little Girls Night Out fun!!!!!  Sign up soon so they know to expect you!

I don't know why my underline is on, oh disregard it!

Go HERE for more info

Advent Calendar Class @ Blissful Living Studios

I've been working on another version of my original Advent Calendar for my Class @ Blissful Living.  I am actually a much bigger fan of this one then of the original.

What do you think?  Wanna make one?  Sign up soon, it's this Saturday!!  Go HERE to register.

Advent Calendar Class @ Blissful Living Studios

I'm working a few different ones too, but if you want to take this class I will be teaching it on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  You can pick out your own colors to match your Holiday decor and what a fun tradition to start with your little ones.

I'll even do a special order if you don't actually want to make one in the class but want one anyway.  Just let me know, orders must be received by next Friday, the 21st to ensure delivery by December 1st.

Let me know and hope to see you at the class!!!  Go HERE for more info!

New Blissful Class

I've been working for the past few days on trying to get this banner made for the studio.  Didn't it turn out so fun!!!  I love it!  It will be a class at the studio in December.  Hope you can make it!!!

Fall Blissfest!

What a great day this was in old downtown Mesa.  We had such a great turnout and made some great money to go towards the NieNie Recovery Fund!  Thanks to everyone who helped out and all the TONS of donations that were made!  It was a huge success and just a fun day to be walking around and looking at all the fun.  The carnival was DARLING!!!  If you missed it, you missed a great event.  Thanks to Kristin at Domestic & Dan, I know they did so much to prepare for the day, and it showed.  What a great event, as always!  Here are some pics from my booth.  Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello.  It was a little warm, but still a great success!

Saturday's Blissfest!

Don't forget to stop by this weekend for tons of fun and great shopping!  Hope to see you there.  Go HERE for more info!

Misc Things

First, look at this cute pic I just had to take of Toms in bed the other night.  He is such a stinker lately, moving all over the place before he can get comfy and fall asleep.  Anyway, it was so cute how he was ALL over Tyler, I just had to take a pic.

Then, last night I had a private party at Blissful Living with the Sorority, Gamma Phi Beta.  They made a darling modge podge frame and they all turned out so cute.  Thanks Ashley for coming to help me out.  We had a big crowd but there was actually only half of the girls there.  We had like 15 not show.  So I wasn't as crazy as I thought i was going to be.

and finally....Not for the weak of stomach, graphic pictures ahead....

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The Stitches!  EWW!  I totally get light headed just looking at it but I have to clean it.  This really sucks!  I don't EVER want stitches again!

Weekend Happenings

So it's a little late, but that's just how I roll.  Always a little late, but eventually I get it posted.

  Anyway, on Friday we had a great evening with the girls at Bunko.  I just love hanging out and chatting til all hours of the night.  It was super fun and very yummy food!  Thanks Ashley for being such a gracious host this month!

Then on Saturday I had my Funky Silhouette class at Blissful living.  It went great, I had 5 very fun and darling students attend and this is what they all made.

So cute, huh!

Then Saturday evening I went to the broadcast with my Mother-In-Law & Sister-In-Laws.  It was a great broadcast, and very uplifting.  Then I headed home and picked up the boys to head over to Tempe Marketplace with most of Tyler's fam.  We had some yummy dinner at California Pizza Kitchen then walked around enjoying the scenery, people and fun.  Hope decided to buy Toms a new ASU jersey, Hat & Baseball/Bat for his Birthday gift.  He was so excited and looked so cute!!!

Then we went into Dave & Busters to play some fun games and celebrate Nate's Birthday.  He had some friends with him and they all had a blast.  It was lots of fun and finally we called it a night and headed home to go to sleep.  A very Busy day!

Then Sunday was just like any other Sunday.  Church then Dinner with the In-Laws.  This week it was at the Dale's casa.  Fun, but always crazy!  Toms just loves playing with all the kids.  He gets such a kick out of all the commotion!

Monday was Toms 2nd Birthday!!!  Yahoo, I can't believe how fast time goes!  He is getting so big and it's just so sad.  I wish he could just pause in all his cute stages but I guess that's the reason we have more kids, right. I spent the whole day baking and trying to get the house ready for the masses.  I invited both sides of the family over to celebrate over dinner and dessert. It is always crazy with both families together, but I know the kids LOVE it!  Especially Toms!  He doesn't know just what to think of it all, but he loves the attention!

I was finally able to finish my fun Banner for the occasion, doesn't it look so cute!  and I finished making cupcakes and peach cobbler for all to enjoy for dessert.  Then around 6 the fun began.  We had over 24 adults & 30 kids in the house all at once!  WOW, that's just a whole lot of people.  But so much fun.

We opened all his fun gifts and then blew open the pinata,

Had cake & ice cream.  and just lots of great fun.  Thanks to everyone for coming and helping us celebrate this fun day for Toms.  He loves all his new stuff and the great memories that were made.

Wow, I've been sitting at the computer for WAY too long now.  I need to go and get something accomplished today!  Hope you had a great weekend too, and talk to ya soon.

Of course I have to post a video with all this other fun!  Enjoy.  The best part is in the beginning when I ask him what he wants for his Birthday.  I just love this kid!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Some of the highlights include all the kids looking for the Dwight Schrute head in the pinata.  Also Toms face when everyone is singing to him.  Then later we were taping the cars coming down the track to then play back the tape to see which car won in slow motion.  It was pretty funny to watch in slow motion.

Domestic Goodness

Alright, I've changed my mind.  For my birthday I want EVERYTHING in Domestic Bliss!  If you haven't been in lately you must go and check out all the new stuff!  It looks so darling with all the fall decor and spooky Halloween fun.  You must go and check it out.  Even if it's just a quick window shop.

Also, tomorrow is a perfect opportunity to stop in.  We are having our "Back To School Bash"  and the best thing about it is that it's completely FREE!  There will be a few make and take classes offered.  One taught by the ever so creative Heather Hales.  She'll be teaching a fun fabric button magnet.  They are so cute!  and did I mention FREE!  Also, I will be doing some fun beaded bookmarks, again for FREE!  and Tiffany will be doing cute personalized rulers for the kids.  Also, FREE!  Reachel will also be teaching a mini class on the right jean for your body type.  Julie will be doing a mini class on proper make-up application and Whitney will be handing out goody bags for the kids and Mom's.  

So come stop on by anytime from 10:00 til 2:00 and see what we are all about.  It should be lots of fun and a great excuse to come down to the studio to see all the fun projects we have lined up for the fall.  There are some seriously cute things going on in the place!  

Hope to see you there!

Craft Night

So yesterday I worked all day on trying to get some projects done that I've been meaning to do.  I need to get my schedule up for November at the Studio and I've been wanting to do an Advent Calendar for years.  I decided it would be such a fun class to teach so I worked all day long to get it done and this was the finished product.  It turned out so fun!  Ya think?  I also needed to work on my Niece's Baptism book for this coming Sunday.  The picture on the top right is what a HUGE mess of crafting makes when I'm in the zone!  I know it was probably killing Tyler, but I need to clean it all up today anyway, I'm throwing a baby shower for one of my best friends tonight.  Anyway, gotta get working on that now, but wanted to share my fun new toys with everyone.

The Advent Calendar class will be offered at The Blissful Living Studios sometime in November.  Sign up and join me for a fun day of crafting!!!

(Note: I realize I am not the best picture taker so pardon the poor representation.)

Blissful Living Back To School Bash!

Make sure and join us at the Blissful Living Studio this weekend for a fun filled afternoon with all sorts of goodies!  There will be FREE mini classes, with some make and takes and just lots of fun things going on.  Come on in and see what we are all about!    

    and the best part is that.....It's FREE!  

Can't wait to see you there!!!!

Fall Blissfest

We are even working on a fundraiser for NieNie and her husband at the event.  Go HERE for more info as it gets closer!

AZ Republic

How fun, I was in the AZ Republic last Saturday in the Arizona Living Section.  Jaimee Rose came to one of my classes to write the article for Blissful Living Studio.

Here's a fun pic of my Message Boards.

Go HERE to read the article.  Thanks for choosing my class to come to, we LOVED having you guys there!!!  Any time!

Mom & Me Beading Class!

Come and join me this Friday for a fun Mom & Me class at The Blissful Living Studio.  Katie & I will be teaching a jewelry making class where you and your little one will get to play with all these beads to create your own bracelet.  I don't know, do you think I have enough beads?  I know it's kind off an obsession{and this isn't even all of them, don't ask}.  

The class starts at 10:30 am and will run until we finish or 12:00, whichever comes first.  The cost for the class is $25.00 per Mother/Child pair with a materials fee of $10.00 per bracelet. 

Also, remember that we have THIS special going on right now at the studio that makes the classes even more reasonable to take.  Two for one!  Such a great deal!  

Hope you and your little one can make it!  It should be lots of fun and again a great price for a class.  Plus you won't need to find a babysitter!  

Plus, why don't I go ahead and throw a little RAK {random act of kindness} out there and give a few spots away!  Leave me a comment letting me know who you would like to bring to the class and why and I'll pick one {or maybe more} to take the class for just the cost of the materials fee.  $10.00 a bracelet, now that ain't bad!!!  

Can't wait to hear from you, and hope you have a wonderful day!!

{Edited}Note: There is a Maximum of 2 kids per adult and no one younger then 6 years old, sorry, it just gets too confusing otherwise.  

Funky Silhouette's

Tonight I decided to start making a few samples for the next "Funky Silhouette" class that I will be teaching on August 7th.  This is PART of the mess I made.  

I think they turned out so fun!!!  We've got the chair,

the birds again.  This one is actually for one of my fellow instructors at the studio.

and the bus. In honor of school starting I thought it would be fun to go off of that theme.  Go HERE for more info on the class and to sign up.  You can choose your own colors and scrapbook pages to grace your canvas and let's be serious, this is just so cute!!  Right!?

P.S. They are also for sale if anyone just wants to buy one and not have to go through the hassle of making it.  Just leave me a comment to let me know you're interested.  

Also, in my class tomorrow there will be a reporter from YES magazine and Arizona Living that wants to do a cover story on the studio.  Anyway, she will be coming to my class tomorrow to take pics and see what we are all about.  How fun!!!!  

There is still time to sign up if anyone is interested!  Have yourself a great day!