Welcome

Welcome to my blog. Before we get started, I would like to introduce myself. 

I am married to a wonderful man for the past 13 years and the mother of 5 children (only one left at home, yah!), work full time as a print consultant (graphic design and consultation for the creation of internal and patient/member facing flyers, brochures, booklets, posters, banners, the list is endless) for a large healthcare company, and I am the biggest paper crafting nerd. That was long winded!

I have also loved (painting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc.) making birthday and Christmas gifts for my family since I was a teenager. So, it was only natural after having my last child that I would start creating greeting cards, the new chapter in my crafting book. This would then lead me to sell my creations online. My eyes opened real wide when I discovered the world of Etsy. Check out my shop at www.bubbalinas.etsy.com 

I opened my shop in 2009, just selling greeting cards using stamps, embossing powder, paper and ribbon.  With the invention of Cricut and Sizzix die cutting machines, I have expanded to creating banners, boxes, tags and 3D type items. I am having a blast!

This summer with the inspiration of my cousin, Alyssa Hunt (check out her blog www.TheLifeHunt.com) decided to create a blog for just paper crafters. I will be sharing my latest projects, the inspiration behind them and best of all the materials used and where to buy them. How fun is that? Again, I am the biggest paper nerd of all. 

Oh yes, I will be posting shortly my favorite things and why. Hopefully, this will help you in your paper crafting journey. One final suggestion...have fun, relax and unwind from your hectic day with one of my projects (you can also have a glass of wine, if it helps).

Enjoy!
Christie (aka bubbalina)