"Time and tide wait for none." Business and life.

It's me! That's right.... I'm still around. I've been MIA for months but with really good reasons. After the holiday season I took a seasonal office position that kept me busy through the better part of March, then it was back to the craftiness that is me. I have been crafting up a storm lately! My latest crafty partnership venture Apple Sprouts started out so well, but after a few months I've had a huge out calling of followers and customers asking me to bring back the Paper Pixie, (paperpixiecrafts) So I have decided that I need to stick with my original plan and focus solely on PPC. That being said, with me just returning from our semiannual family beach vacation, and fall & holiday craft season just around the bin, I figured now was as good of time as any to catch you all up on my journeys.

In the past few months I have took to sewing more that I ever expected. Mainly focusing on children's items and women's accessories. I just love the feeling of a finished project. I can't believe the improvement I've seen in my own sewing skills since I've began to do it more often. I can finally say that I feel confident in my abilities to sew just about anything now. (with exception to zippers! they still make me cringe. Shhh.) My livingroom officially looks like a sewing sweat shop. I'll have to get that studio back in order before the holiday's so I can replace my work tables with a twinkling tree. ( =
During the sewing rush I have filled my crafting time with plenty of earring making to break up the monotony of constant sewing, and of course I make hair bows to go with each and every little girl outfit I make... because who doesn't love a matching bow?
My plans for the upcoming months include hosting a DIY wedding (this weekend! EEP!) as well as fall craft shows for almost every weekend in September and October. I'll be one busy gal!
I hope to start checking in here more often, but I'm sorry to say that the daily themed post was a bit unambitious for my blogging style. I'll eventually find the time to reformat the sections of this page, but don't worry... I'll archive all the goodies I posted during my days of themed post. (=
Now that you have listened to my year in the life... I guess what you'd all really like to see... is the projects I've been working on. Here's a quick run down in photos.

Alabama cork-board with rhinestone push pins. Available in theme of your choice. 12x12

Avengers themed baby gear was all the rage this summer with the new movie coming out.

Amy Butler Poppy print pillowcase dress. I love making the tie on the side.

 

Show in Cave Springs, GA

I did several Batman themed little outfit for the new movie premier and then afterwards for memorials.

Butterfly charm earrings.  

Bloom pillowcase dress with ribbon ties.

daisy button hairbow

For several weeks... I couldn't make these Farm all Tractor gift sets quick enough. Aren't they adorable.

I just love this forest print from Micheal Miller.

I've tried to come up with some cute boy outfits too. I think this Curious George baseball onesie set is  just perfect for an adorable little man.

beautiful glass European and cat eye bead earrings

Everyone loves Hello Kitty right now! Back to school bows galore!

John Deere lined jumper A line dress with matching bows.

Bottle cap necklaces. Crafters themed.

Key fob key chains. Webbing and grosgrain.

Another cute pillowcase dress.

Micheal Miller green ribbon pillowcase dress. Just screams St. Patty's day to me.

Outfit made for a little one to wear in the Miss. Georgia beauty pageant  this year. ( =

owl and crystal charm earrings

cute pillowcase dress with ribbon ties

Spring show at Dalton mall.

tinkerbell and dora bows

UGA bow

UGA swing top

Ruffle pants

Ladies checkbook wallet

Zebra and pink tassel key chain.

If you like some of the things you see... be sure to check out my shop Paperpixiecrafts.Etsy.com to find your own goodies.

Thanks for reading. Until next time. -Emily Anne.

I'll be {busy} for Christmas. ( with crafts galore!)

Sorry it's been so long friends. It's an extra busy time of year for me. I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season. Here are some of the things that have been keeping me swamped:

We have a brand new Mini Boutique in a local fabric shop called Mimi's in Rocksprings GA.

Paper yoyo holiday wreaths are one of my favorite projects this year.

Paper book page projects have been a HUGE hit this year.

And.. Exciting news... Theses little beauties below will be featured on next years Christmas episode of Extreme Home Makeover! How Exciting! 

In other news... There have been some major changes with Paper Pixie Crafts lately. I have partnered up with a dear friend of mine who's a work at home mom and has been helping me though the rush of craft show season. We work together so well and have created some pretty awesome stuff together. Since I have this new found support, I have decided to finally take the next step with my Etsy shop. For months I've been pondering the idea that I need to have a focus on only paper items in my shop. I craft so many other fun things though, I knew I wanted to still offer them to the Etsy community, so together, my new partner and I opened a brand new Etsy shop called Emmescloset.etsy.com.

At Emmes Closet you can find all our other creations that aren't paper craft related. There's lots of cute stuff. You should check it out: 

fun fleece scarves & boutique clothing.

fun ribbon tassel keychains. These were our biggest seller at Craft shows this fall. We offer them in the colors schemes of your choice. Everyone HAD to have these to support their team this football season. It tickles me to see all the cute little girls bouncing down the school line with these on their bookbags, or to spot my work on a sassy mama's keys at the gym. I love seeing my work in public. I secretly smile, and say: "Yea, I made that!" lol
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These are our new travel cups. Aren't they cute? I think this one would make an awesome teacher gift.  (= Plus, I'm finally using my Cricut machine some. That's right... vinyl monograms for the mugs. Yay for monograms.

Chalkboard mats! These were another big craft show hit this year. Cute fabric on the outside, and a pretty ribbon tie with a loop for your chalk are just frills to the awesomeness that is chalk board cloth. I love the stuff. It's just like a REAL chalk board! These are sanity savers for Mom's with young children. Perfect for waiting rooms, the car, restaurants, and more! We've made tons of these for stocking stuffers this year. Our chalkboard fabric is in high demand right now, and we have a limited amount of the material, so if you want one for your little one... better claim it quick! Click HERE to see what we have premade and ready to ship.

We have also moved our boutique hair bows to Emmes Closet. We have some CUTE new ones, so be sure to check though out while you are visiting. Also, don't forget that we always welcome custom order if you need special bow designs.

If you are looking for jewelry, we've got that too! All of my handmade earrings are only $5! Can't beat it. There are some real beauties listed light now, and again, I'll accept custom request. Head over and pick up that last minute gift for the ladies on your list.

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So.. That's the new Emmes Closet for you. We have tons of new ideas coming soon that we can't wait to share with you. Keep a check back often as we are always adding new stuff. For those of you who are Paper Pixie Crafts fans, never fear, Paper Pixie is hear to stay... we'll just focus on paper goods and seasonal things now. It's still the same ole me... you can just find me over at Emme's Closet now too.

Ready for more news? Yea, theres more. There have been some adjustments at our house and I finally have my craft room back! Thats right my little creative corner of the world. It's not exactly creative at this very moment... because it's trash with tons of supplies, but I'm working on organizing. Let me rephrase, I HAVE BEEN (since before Thanksgiving) working on organizing. I'm slowly but surely finding that I have WAY to many supplies. My hobbies have changed so much over the past few years that I now have supplies that I'll never use, or that I just have WAY to many of. I can't bring myself to trash ANYTHING EVER. (Call me a hoarder, I guess) My crafty partner and I joke that between the two of us we have enough supplies to open our own craft store. After pondering it for a few days we decide that we should destash and open a supply shop on Etsy. Ta DA.... Closet Crafters Supplies was born. That's right, ANOTHER Etsy shop. But I think you'll love this one. We will be listing all our extra goodies at a fraction of the price. It's a great way to keep everyone crafting. It's a slow roll getting everything going, as you can tell I've been SWAMPED with work, but the destash shop is slowly filling up. AS of now, I've mainly been listing my jewelry making and bead stashes. Some of them were so popular that I had to reorder more just to fill supply orders! I know what your thinking... i'm supposed to be DESTASHING, but I just can't help passing on a great deal to a fellow crafter. ( = You aren't a jewelry maker? No worries, I'll be destashing fabric, scrapbook supplies, and other crafty supplies soon.  Are you wondering just what you'll find at ClosetcraftersSup.etsy.com yet? head on over and check it out.

Writing this post has remined me of just how much work I should be doing right now. whew! I better get back to it.

Thanks for reading.

I've been lazy.

Very lazy... BUT.. What better way is there to spend summer than at the beach?

We watched some BEAUTIFUL sunrises...

alligator hunting on the causeway.

imperfectly beautiful flowers in the merritime forest

Every time I'm at the beach, I feel a sudden childhood urge to collect sea shells.

We enjoyed learning all about the "Spineless Wonders" of the sea at the  state park education center.

Crabbing! Who knew crabs like chicken? ( =

seining at the marsh

We survived the wrath of hurricane Irene.

Celebrated Dylan's Birthday at Midevil Times dinner show. Go Yellow knight!  ( =

Rode on the Sea Screamer, the world's largest speed boat.

Even if Irene did ruin one of our days of sun, at least she washed up some beautiful treasures the next morning.

After a storm is the perfect time to hunt Shark's teeth.

We spent our afternoons strolling the beach board walk and catching local bands at the oceanfront stage.

Dylan learned how to ride the waves on his boogie board... Well, he sorta learned... He's under there somewhere.

We had a great time at the beach. Huntington beach state park is the best private beach in the area, and we love visiting all the touch tanks, glasses, and cool adventure programs there (seining, causeway, crabbing, and more!). Dylan finally got to visit "Mideveil times" that he's been squirming to see since the Jim Carry Cable Guy movie. We had a nice family BBQ at the beach with my parents and little sister. Survived Hurricane Irene. Are some amazing sea food, visited the water park, and the new Myrtle Beach board walk. Seen fireworks TWICE, road on a giant speed boat, and so much more. I'll stop now, so I don't make you jealous with the massive amounts of fun I've been having lately. ( =

GREAT TIME! 

AWESOME VACATION!

 FUN BIRTHDAY! 

AMAZING SUMMER... and it's not even Labor Day yet! ( =

Dylan & Emily 2011 Myrtle Beach.

How was your summer? Go some where fun? Have an awesome stay-cation?

 I'd love to hear what you've been up to. ( =