Playing with trim....

 In the midst of creating something entirely different from what I was working on, I had an urge to use some of the new Maya Road trim and to play with canvas, my all-time favorite textile. I used a ready-made tote and simple cut the sections in equal parts and then attached the trim.

 Had I simply sewn the trim on the right side of the tote, I wouldn't have needed to make a liner but being that I didn't want to see the stitching and hems on the inside, I created a model of the tote and used it as a liner.

 Then of course, some bling was calling to be added :)

And now you can make one too! All the trims used in the tote and more can be found in my Flourishy boutique on Gabry Road or simply go to the Trims & Trinkets section.

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One hundred pieces of handmade goodness...

 With the addition of these new aprons...

...I now have 100 pieces of handmade goodness listed in my Flourishy boutique!!!

Yah! Ok, off to the studio to create another 100 pieces of handmade goodness!

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'Rewind 2011' Album

 Ok, so it may have taken about a month to complete but it's done!

 For those who have seen my Washi Tape/Paper Tape collection...see!!!...I do use it! and not just collect :)

 I was so intent on completing this album so I could move onto other projects that Easter came and went without any decorating or special treats for the kids and their classmates.

 So intent on finishing the album I completely forgot to get the beautiful Pottery Barn Easter Baskets out of storage so the kids ended up using milk bags to store their stash of chocolate eggs and Easter treats. I felt awful about it but the kids didn't seem to notice the difference at all! Just goes to show that most times I make an effort to 'get something really cool' and the kids only care about the end result and not what it looks like getting there :)

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Gabry Road has a Give-A-Way!!!

Image courtesy of Pink Paislee - Christy Tomlinson

Gabry Road has a give-a-way!!! Or two...

Simply because we love the name of the Pink Paislee - Christy Tomlinson Collection 'She Art'!!

The prize collection consists of (2) of each double-sided patterned papers (12) papers, (1) 6x6 Petite Paper Pack, (1) 'Doodle Art Stitches' Rub On, (1) 'Artsy Textures' Rub Ons, (1) Paper Dolls Collage Paper, (1) 'Vintage Doily' Mask and (1) Paper Dolls 'Bits and Pieces'

To enter to win, simply visit the Gabry Road Facebook Fanpage and 'like' Gabry Road. Leave a comment and you are in for the draw!

Already 'like' Gabry Road??? That's okay! Simply refer a friend (or two) to the Gabry Road Facebook Fanpage and leave a comment letting us know who you referred and your name is entered in the draw.

That's right..there are (2) prize packages to be given away. One for a new 'like' and one for a referral!!!

Not interested in the prize pack? That's okay too...you can re-gift the prize...we won't tell anyone :)

Draw will take place on Tuesday, April 10

Have fun!

Oops...forgot to 'blog about it' :)

 Prior to Spring Break, we did not have any plans to go anywhere, kind of planned a 'stay-cation'. Last minute, Blair was able to get the week off work so we scrambled to find a place to go. A good friend told us about Jay Peak Resort in Vermont and off we went! They just built an indoor waterpark called the Pump House and well, you know kids and water....

 Rylee had no interest whatsoever but Gabe tried the surfing and loved it!

 As a result of booking last minute, we were not able to have the same room for both nights but that was totally fine because we were able to have different views for our stay. From our first room, we had the view of the mountains and lifts...from our second room, we had the view of the waterpark.

 All in all, great fun and it was good to get away and get out of the cave for a bit, especially after what seemed like a long winter but in reality, was not that bad at all.

 The forgetting to 'blog about it' is all related to a really good thing. Gabry Road is picking up and more and more new vendors are joining the site the sell their fabulous handmade goods! It's been an amazing month of being able to feature such a diversity in handmade goodness. From body care products, mixed media art and jewelry to home decor, Gabry Road is growing each day!

And to top off the cake, Creative Scrappers is giving away a free Creating With Sketches e-book! Simply visit our Gabry Road FaceBook Fanpage, LIKE US,  and leave a comment and you could win a wonderful and totally inspiring e-book! How cool is that! 

The draw will held on Sunday, March 25 so hurry on over to Gabry Road on Facebook, LIKE US, and leave a comment! For more details, please visit the Gabry Road Blog

Thanks for stoppin' by and hoping it's sunny wherever you are :)

The switch...

 I didn't think I ever would, being a true fan of Blackberry but last week I did it! I said goodbye to my Blackberry and entered the world of Iphone. Other than getting used to the keyboard, I haven't any regrets to date. The desire to switch surfaced after I purchased an Ipad. I soooo loved the apps and features available on the Ipad and try as I might, I search related or similar apps for Blackberry but didn't find any similar enough.

Bear in mind I am new to Iphone and its applications but to date, here are my favorite apps.

 Instagram is a photo sharing social network allowing you to edit your images using preset editing functions. Like most social networks, Instagram allows followers and following but the best thing about Instagram in my opinion is everyone is always happy, no complaining, just sharing beautiful images!

 TweeGram let you write message on cute backgrounds and allows for sharing on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and more.

 Colorsplash is another fun photo app which lets you 'add' color only where you want color, using a swipe of your finger.

 Flipboard allows you to view all your social networks on one site and adds news, magazines and technology pages as well. You can customize the boards to show only your social networks and your favorite magazines, news sites, etc

 Epson IPrint is amazing! I can print photos directly from the phone or ipad...no cords...no cables...just instant photos and fast too!

 PhotoBooth is just that. Lets you take quirky photos with the ability to share. 

TypoInsta lets you add script/words to your images and then allows for sharing on social networks.

I will be 'playing' and sharing more of fun finds for the Iphone soon! Most of you are pro's regarding the iphone but for newbies like me, it's too hard to resist sharing :)

And here is some more great news!  Gabry Road has been introduced to an amazing new number of vendors (Yippee!!!!) and stats are continuing to rise (Yeah!!!). Most of my time these days has been spent on Gabry Road or updating and adding to my Flourishy boutique, both which, at the end of the day, is a real good thing!!

Thanks for stoppin' by and if you have any favourite apps you'd like to share please do leave a comment below. I would love to hear what your favourite apps are.

A few new additions...

 We had some very beautiful and warm days last week and was hoping to take the pics of the new aprons OUTSIDE but although it was sunny and bright, the wind kept blowing the skirts of the aprons!! Thus, images were taken inside :( Oh well, still very happy the days are getting longer and brighter and I can see a wee bit of the tarp on the pool!!!

You can find these aprons and many more here on Gabry Road!

Don't forget to tell your friends, families, postal delivery clerk, dentist, the guy sitting next to you on the bus about Gabry Road! Pretty sure everyone knows at least one Canadian artist, designer and craftsperson who would want to feature their fabulous handmade goodness on Gabry Road. While you're at it, let me know that if they 'Sign Up To Sell' during the month of February, they could win a personalized custom stamp from Marchant Rubber Stamps!

PS Stay tuned...we have some fabulous new Canadian artists signed up on Gabry Road...yeehaw!

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