And They Are All In The Planet

Well almost...  After several days of deliberation with myself, I think I got my craft space's layout down.  I will sure miss natural daylight coming through the window.  This area of our basement doesn't have windows, so I will have to rely on artificial daylight.  

I have a feeling I will have to get rid or replace some of my fixtures.  They might not work with this new space.  It is hard for me to let go of things, but I have to remind myself that they served me well and they can work better with a new owner.  That will be my new focus now.

'Til next blog!

New Tinker Planet Location In The Works

As mentioned in a previous post, Tinker Planet is moving to a new location: exactly one floor down where it used to be.  I forgot to mention that this area of our basement was going to be my music/recording room.  I remember telling DH that I wanted a recording booth in our future home - something I've always wanted being a professional back up singer in the Philippines many years ago.  When we were finishing our basement, this spot was it.  It did have a small finished recording booth.  You can somehow see it in this corner of the space.

Sad to say, I never got to use it.  You know, RL gets in the way of things.  And now that we have a baby, I accepted the fact that I won't ever use this recording booth again.  I am perfectly happy singing my heart out with my band Yankee Station.

Anyway, here's an update of the new Tinker Planet.  New wall is done and everything painted white.  

Slowly, my stuff are placed.  Although I'm not sure yet where things are going to be exactly.  I will have sleepless nights designing the layout of this space.

I need to finish my new craft space asap.  This baby is growing pretty fast!

Wedding Card

I may have been absent from my planet for a long time, but that doesn't mean I wasn't doing some craft shopping.  Thanks to HSN for having those craft events where you can just sit on the couch with a little angel on your lap, cellphone in one hand... and the rest is history.  

So I got this die set by Crafter's Companion called Die'Sire Circle Swing Kinetic Dies.  I have to say it was actually easy to use.  Perfect for a wedding card I want to make for our nephew and soon to be niece-in-law.

Stamps:  Verve

Sentiment Stamp:  Verve

On a side note... I was very sad when I learned that Verve Stamps closed this year.  I am glad I have a good collection of their brand.

I guess it's not bad having two card projects before the year ends.  Hopefully next year will be more productive and exciting for Tinker Planet.  

I had an awesome 2018.... and 2019 will be double all that!

Wreath All My Love

I have to have a real wreath this year.  And just like before, I have to decorate it.  My favorite glue for this type of project is Fabri-Tac by Beacon.  I discovered it at the one and only CHA convention I attended in Anaheim a few years back.  Since then, I must always have this in stock.

For this wreath, I just added bling to it.  I actually like the effect... more like frozen water beads.  I didn't touch the bow that came with, as I don't have much time.  This wreath needs to hang before Christmas.

'Til next blog!

Christmas Card

My first love is singing.  My friends and family know it.  In fact, I didn't craft for over a year, but my singing with the band continued.  Even until my bump was about to burst.  I guess it only makes sense that my first craft project since my absentia from Tinker Planet was band related.

I was tasked to send Christmas cards to our clients this year.  And what a good reason to get rid of the rust from my hands.  But it has to be clean and simple, since it's my first craft project in a long time.

I looked for any music stamps I have in my catalog, and sure enough I found a good number of them.  We are a 5-piece band and luckily I have stamps for all five of us.

Images:  Inkadinkado, Unity Stamp Co.
Sentiment:  Unity Stamp Co.

It sure feels great to work in my planet again... although there is no planet yet.  I hope our clients like it.

'Til next blog!