Monday, October 18, 2010

Up to my eyeballs in...

Banners and Garlands!
I am frantically trying to make up for lost time in getting ready for our big craft fair in 3 (YIKES!) weeks. I decided to start with banner making because they are fun and I can design and cut during the day and then glue at night while we watch  Mad Men, Dancing With the Stars or The Good Wife some good educational programming on our local PBS station. I am just throwing some pictures out there so you can see what I've been "up to" and know why I haven't been visiting my favorite blogs as much as I'd like. These banners are not complete but they're on their way.....

I've done a number of Thanksgiving and Fall themed banners

Celebration banners for lots of different occasions...
Some that are just general in theme...
Here is one that I've cut the banner pieces for but I'm not sure what it should say...Bloom? Grow? Maybe nothing at all...what do you think? I love this Anna Griffin paper...it's very vintage looking.
I have about 14 in some degree of assemblage at this point and now I'm starting
 on some Christmas themed ones.

Dinners have been quick-to-fix meals (David is a saint!) and cleaning consists of sweeping the rooms with a glance...some day I will catch up with everything but for now...cut and glue is my game.
I'm open to any suggestions for banner titles or 15 minute recipes!
xoxo
Joyce

20 comments:

Mitzi Curi said...

I just love banners and paper garlands lately, and your examples are some of the most charming I've seen! That Anna Griffin paper looks just like vintage wallpaper, which I love.....

Cindy said...

On those floral ones...cottage..mama's room... vintage chic....you are so creative!! Love them all!! Check back with me later this week for the Grand Opening Notice of my "Mornin Glories" General Store I am opening for you gals to sell things on.

By the way..girl what kind of a printer do you own that you can print off so much stuff..is your ink bill high..lol

Hugs Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham

woodandfabric said...

oh my! Dear Joyce! I just love what I see in here! Gorgeous work! Should I say as Always!!! I think the Celebrate banner has something special! And your last photo with all the printed stuff....oh là là!!
Have fun!
Michelle *Ü*

Diane Mars said...

Wow, you sure are busy! I hope you get everything done in time. So far it all looks great! Hugs, Diane

Celestial Charms said...

Busy as a beaver, for sure. Joyce, I love all of your banners, you use such beautiful papers. Just darling!
Maureen

Anonymous said...

Hi Aunt Joyce!
Loving your work, as always, and looking forward to seeing you soon! Here is an easy-peasy supper for you: Pilgrim Salad...a bed of salad greens-from-a-sack, topped with shredded carrots, toasted pecans, craisins, sliced tart apple, roasted turkey strips (from deli or refrigerated section), raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Dinner's done!
xo,
Wendi

Unknown said...

Joyce, I wait for these posts like I am waiting to find chocolate covered M&M's! Each banner is more wonderful than the next! I love the shape of the eat cake banner! Have a fun show! E

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

The banners are all so lovely, Joyce...and there seems to be something for every taste. My very favorite is the first one. Color and message both resonate within me!

barncat (Lisa) said...

These are all beautiful, your booth at the fair is going to look amazing! No way could I pick a favorite!

Unknown said...

Joyce,
Well I see you and your Cricut are friends now!!!!! LOL I adore banners....just love them! You better keep going, these will be gone in a minute!!!!!! Glad to see you are back and crafting!!!!!!! Love, Sandy

debi said...

Sweeping the room with a glance?!! It sounds like you clean the same way I do! LOL

Love your banners....so pretty and creative!!!

mary k said...

Joyce, Your banners are so beautiful; they will surely sell very quickly. Your work is so well done. Remember, no pressure ~ this is fun!

Anonymous said...

I was told at Michaels that you couldn't sell anything made with a Cricut.

http://www.provocraft.com/company/legal/angel.policy.php

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5970760&page=4

Elyse said...

hi joyce,

i am imagining you snipping away (and munching on pretzel m&ms) with the TV on. bliss!

your banners are so fun and cheerful. hmmm ... how about something like "cottage"! too niche? i am busy making things for a school bazaar in december. the table fee was $30! i'll have to sell a zillion things to make that back and maybe even buy a hot dog while i'm there! it's all fun though ... right? LOL

happy munchin' and snippin'!

xo
elyse

Home and Heart said...

*SQUEAL*!!!! These are SO beyond cute!!! I couldn't pick a favorite!! AWESOME work!

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

Awww, everyone of these puts a smile on my face. You always know how to combine things to produce "happy"!! Good luck with your Fair!
M.L.

Suz said...

Dear Joyce,
These are just wonderful. Do take it easy, though. I wish I could come and give you some cutting help! How are you feeling?
Big hugs,
Suz

NanE said...

Hi Joyce! Your banners are wonderful! What a great variety. The one with the AG papers reminds me of something very peaceful, maybe solitude? Create? LOL, sweeping the room with a glance, that's ME! Thanks for stopping by my blog and always leaving such nice comments, blessings, Nan
PS: I hope the person that made the anon comment is trying to be helpful and not rain on your parade! People sell things all over the place made with the Cricut, how could this be so? Maybe you can't sell items made with licensed images like Disney but plain old letters?

mimi said...

You are the banner Queen :) These banners are wonderful and they are sure to sell. When you sell out on Friday night you can direct customers to my table on Saturday :)
xoxox
Mimi
It's back to work for me!!!

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Joyce, I hope you have great success at the craft fair. Your banners are all wonderful! Have a great weekend! Twyla

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