The drive home was the real thrill ride.

>> Monday, May 25, 2009

Tricia is my BFF. We’ve been friends since Tricia first started to drink (legally). I on the other hand have already been drinking for ___ years .


Even though I moved away from Atlanta 12 years ago it has not stopped our sisterhood. We try and get together as much as possible along with our daughters who happen to be the same age. They are mini-us.

Tricia’s mother moved to Sebastian Florida which is only 2 hours north of me. So when Tricia decided to visit her mother, nothing, not even the cold I was getting, would stop me from crashing her visit.

Amanda and I drove up Friday night. Seeing Tricia, still as beautiful as always with her Brittany smiling, made me so happy words cannot describe. Brittany and Amanda hugged each other as if they were sisters. They were so happy to see each-other.


We had dinner with her mother Jackie and step-dad Dick and the following morning off to Universal Studios it was. The girls had an amazing time and because of the weather conditions, the park was not as crowded as it could have been considering it was Memorial Day Weekend.


After the park, it was Hard-Rock Café because the 2000 calories we consumed in the park was just not enough.


The drive home was the real thrill ride. While we were driving south on 95 my Prius ran out of gas (only I could run out of gas in a Prius). We ended up on a ramp exit were not one gas station was in sight. We called 911 and they send a cute 12 year-old policeman. He drove Tricia to get gas and left me, a stray cat hanging around the car and the two sleeping beauties. The battery ran out and I could not roll the window back up. All I kept thinking was this cat-lion was going to jump in the window. Tricia and the baby cop came back with gas and off we were again. Carried Amanda and Brittany to bed and they never even knew about our predicament.

We left the following morning after Dick made us a home cooked breakfast and on the ride home Amanda did her usual…I miss Brittany cry. She then started playing her DS and all was right with the world.

Tricia and I are already planning our next get-together….miss you Tricia!!!

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Do we like this logo for SmartGirl?

>> Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Scrappylicious is SmartGirl

I've been Scrappylicious since 2001. What started as a profile name on a scrapbooking forum became a public persona. I like the Scrappylicious me, but now that I am embarking on a new venture. So you know...Scrappylicious is doing business as SmartGirl.

Wish me luck!

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Amanda's SmartGirl Art

>> Monday, May 18, 2009

After I removed the pages from the original Scarlet Letter to make my SmartGirl Purse, I rebound the book and made a new cover that Amanda and I designed.
All SmartGirl Purses will include the rebound book with a new cover designed and crafted by my little artist Amanda.

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SmartGirl's First Photo Shoot

>> Saturday, May 16, 2009

A talented friend photographer Bonnie Greenberg shot my SmartGirl Purses. I love the way they came out.

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It's getting better all the time

>> Tuesday, May 12, 2009

better, better, better





I gave the two purses to a photographer today and then realized I did not have one for tomorrow. I am going to our Annual Tennis Luncheon and I wanted to have one to show my friends. Anyway, the first one I tried to make this afternoon was a bust. I started over at about 5pm and finished with a few breaks to eat and facebook at about 8:30. This might be my favorite of all. I think this is going to be the model that I will duplicate.
I took these photos using my DIY photo-box and my point and shoot. Not bad, if I may say so.

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My Second SmartGirl Purse

>> Saturday, May 9, 2009

I start with a used classic hard cover book that has some interesting details and I carefully remove the pages and put aside. Amanda will be making new artwork for the new cover. A SmartGirl loves her books.


After careful measurements I cut out the lining. Using a high quality velvet I emboss using a rubber stamp.



I sew the lining and set aside.

Some beading...Only the best; Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Pearls and even black onyx. All of the fittings are Sterling Silver.




Two rows of Swarovski Flatbacks. One in the front and one in the back.





Putting the lining in was very tricky. No pictures I was too busy crying.





I like it. With a little more practice, I am going to be able to make them for others.

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My DIY Photo Box

>> Wednesday, May 6, 2009



How cute is my model? She is more than happy to get in the picture.

My friend Juliet showed me how to make one and I did. Now all I need is a REAL camera. I want to take professional pictures of my SmartGirl purses.

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A little SmartGirl action

>> Sunday, May 3, 2009




This was an experiment to see how I would construct my new SmartGirl Purse. I wanted to make sure they would look as fabulous as I imagined. Considering I used Jo Anne Fabric's beads and materials along with stuff from my craft room, I think it came out great. I am now working on one I think is going to come out gorgeous. I am using finer materials from local specialty stores. I cannot wait to show you all my next bag.
So what do you all think?
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