Hey...did you see my post of the Gauche Alchemy blog?

If not...here is the link  Gauche Alchemy

Here is a hint....little bird houses.....

Happy National Scrapbook Day !!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today....I know you are busy with all the fun Scrapping today!

To celebrate...if you go to my ArtFire store...and type in Chaos you can get 20% off all weekend!!

There is a special post on the Scrap N' Art blog today...have you been there yet?

I know you have already seen the new magazine format!  I love it!!!!

It is so easy to find just what you are looking for. 

It is updated monthly (and sometimes there are extras during the month)

The mini-Steampunk issue is fabulous!

You know I am also going to tell you to check out the Gauche Alchemy blog.

Sooo many cool projects are up there.  We have had some great guest designers lately.

Then you know to stop by and check out Bombshell Stamps right?

Stop by Paper Craft Planet.

Thought I would share a few previous layouts from the past year. 

I will keep you in suspense about my new projects.  Then off you go to see more...

Sometimes you just have to have a "home" day

Having a "home" day today, not going to the studio.

Made lunch, clothes are hanging on the line, Banana Oatmeal bread in the oven.

Finishing up some work on the computer with the windows open.

Not too shabby.

The girls are having a Mediterranean salad for lunch.

Israeli couscous, salami, mozzarella, marinated mushrooms and red peppers, cherry peppers, fresh basil, olives and olive oil topped with Cappicola.

Man do I wish I was having some of this!

Welcome to my new Space....1st look

I thought I would start my new "craft life" by sharing some of my new space with you.
I have never been the most organized person, but I am REALLY trying.
So as I unpack and set up I am hoping to put things up in an organized fashion.
I started today by making containers for some of the most used items.

I still love that great Marah Johnson tattoo paper!

Of course I had to use Thickers for the word THICKERS!!

I also used them for the pencils container.

Of course in this picture you can see empty space between items...and you know it is not staying that way!

Here is the more realistic picture.

Maybe by posting pics as I go....I will feel obligated to keep it neat!

That is my hope.  Baby steps!

I'm back again I know ya'all missed me (lyrics by Pink...studio by Kas)

I thought I would start my new "craft life" by sharing some of my new space with you.


I will start with the sign on my door. (it is the inside door....too tempting to pull on little things outside)
but check it out on the Gauche Alchemy blog...
http://gauchealchemy.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/kas-is-back/
 
Each day I will try to show you some of my funky ways of organizing and some projects I have going.

So much to say....

Is life beyond crazy...or what.  There is no way to catch up on my life...so this will be my new start.

I start crafting in my new space this weekend !!! All painted ...all filled (and more).

Thus begins the journey.

My work office and art office share a space at EarthDust Studio.  The workspace for Art Loves Chaos FactoryWerks and Studio along with Little Lost Bohemian Art and Altered Boutique.

PRETTY EXCITING!!  I am hoping to start sharing photos next week.  With all good there of course comes bad.  I asked to be on hiatus from Bombshell Stamps and Gauche Alchemy.  That just about KILLED ME !!!

I will start doing some Gauche stuff this week and hopefully at some point be able do some work for Bombshell stamps again (because I UBER UBER love them)

Also working on some projects for Scrap N' Art magazine and the team there couldn't be ANY BETTER!!

There will be some big changes on this blog and a lot more projects to be shared!  There will also be alot of art and altered items in the ArtFire store now instead of just scrapbook and art supplies.

We are having a big local sale so next weekend the store will be down, but if you stop by this week and enter in BIGMOVE as a coupon code...you will get 20% off your purchase.

Art Loves Chaos - ArtFire store

Ten Two Studio's Countdown....

Love Lisa Volrath's Holiday sharing!

Check out this year's link!

HERE

Scrap N Art Magazine Winter Issue and Bombshell Stamps & ME !!!

I am super double excited because I was actually named as a contributer and designer for the
Winter Issue!!!  I know you get Scrap N' Art Magazine....right...
I mean it is only $9.99 year !  With it you also get digital scrapbooking kits, and exclusive
member only web content, in addition to a TON of great info & ideas.
It's not just about scrapbooking.  There are cards, art, gifts, even kids crafts projects.


OK, back to the magazine......
This month's issue of Scrap N Art features the "original" Sacred Heart Stamps Set
from Bombshell Stamps- well the Fleur di lis from the set
It's on page #36 the project titled "Paris Coat Hanger" by Kas Mello
The project is also currently one of the projects on the main webpage for Scrap N' Art Magazine The pics on the top right change, so just wait a second.



I am double excited because I was actually named as a contributer and designer for the Winter Issue!!!

I felt super honored, as it is a great group of designers!!

Having fun with Encaustikits

Well, I am in love!

Encaustic painting is so fun.

I received my kit from Encaustikit

and started making things the same day.

OK, I have a long way to go, but I will share my journey.

**I have a large project that I am working on to share at a later date

For now I will start with the package I received..

Then I went to work

Gathering supplies

First couple of layers

 

Done 

Feliz NaviDEAD ????

Okay,
A couple of years ago we made Day of the Dead Christmas ornaments. To some that sound really disturbing I am sure, but Oh well....
We made Mexican Tissue paper flowers and festive skeletons. I even made a day of the dead angel tree topper.
Here is my layout:

The skeletons on the side swing over to reveal journaling.