The Christmas without Creme de la Gems Clay...

merry christmas + happy holidays!

hoping this post finds you cheerfully in the midst of holiday hustle and bustle, and comfortable boots.  you may or may not have noticed, that this year turned into the year without creme de la gems clay.

no nativities, no christmas pixies, or sassy princesses (wth?)

the first time in five years, and here's why...

the tender, pink section of my creative brain has gone on strike... the section in which all happy clay designs are born.  we are negotiating new terms, goals, direction, environment, compensation and hair styles soul searching.  i would discuss tidbits of what might roll out in the new year, but honestly, deciding if or what i am going to eat today, is more than enough to deal with... oh and the fact that i have a child to remember to feed as well ;)

so as the negotiating battle continues, i will resume working on launching my new website, that has taken a back seat, as well as keeping up with my etsy shop.

i promise to bring good things in the new year.

all my love and wishes, to you and yours.

:)

p.s. i would love to know how things are going with you! please share and comment below, even if it is a simple hello...

flashback friday!

[a little peek into my past designs]

f L a S h  B a C k  friday...

Have a great weekend everyone!

flashback friday [creme de la gems old school]

In backing up my computer recently... I realized how many old photos I had on my hard drive, and it gave me an idea...

f L a S h B a C K friday!!!

[Creme de la Gems, old school]

Each of my designs below, were created way back in the day. Okay, well... not from the 1980's, but you get the point.  "Back in the day," meaning the days I primarily took on custom work.

made to match oli*beli

sock monkey's

made to match Gen Marie

 made to match Tiny Toes Boutique

 

 made to match coraline & baba loba kids

made to match gymboree & Jam Clothing Company

And, if you are in the Orange County area, I will be at The Queen Bee Market with several
ready to ship clay designs, for girls of all ages.  Hope you can make it! I would love to see/meet you!

Have a great weekend, friends :)

Silly Spider Polymer Clay Tutorial DIY

I adore Halloween, and wanted to create a simple "spooky themed" polymer clay tutorial that would be fairly simple to make. 

(okay, so she's not so spooky...)

Have fun, and good luck!

an invitation to just have fun!!

with the School year over, or almost over in my case... 

I am inviting you to my facebook page for a Summer Kick-off PARTY!

"one night only"

we will chat, ask questions, cyber-socialize, laugh AND try to win some great prizes like these...

creme' vintage locket pixie necklace (ready-to-ship)

creme' mustache cuff links for dad (ready-to-ship) - great for fathers day, june 17th

creme' pale aqua, grey & white chevron earrings (ready-to-ship)

creme' crabby summer hair snap clip (ready-to-ship)

creme' navy, white with coral rose chevron earrings (ready-to-ship)

I will try to post on twitter & instagram as well :)

follow @cremedelagems on twitter

& tracy_cremedelagems on instagram

(instagram is an awesome app for iphone & android phones)

find us using hash tag code: #CDLGparty

"kinda important"

To ensure my posts show up in your facebook feed, you may need to do the following:

1.  go to my page.

2.  make sure you "like" it.

3.  hover your mouse over "liked".

4.  make sure "show in news feed" is checked.

5.  the more you comment, like & share- the more facebook will show my page in your feed.

(sorry facebook, I'd rather spend my advertising money elsewhere... no offense)

"woooo hoooo"

So put down fifty shades of grey that book you're reading, 

grab a cocktail, diet coke, or whatever strikes your fancy...

turn on some 80's, 90's, or heck- bring out the 70's music!

and meet me

on my facebook page tonight, at 7pm PST.

And bring a friend...

you never know what I might ask you to do for a chance at winning a prize ;)

creme de la gems website is re-stocking!

I'm about finished with adding my new products to my current website.

Some of my goods will be ready to ship... where others will take some time.

Lot's of time...

So, I made a special funny to pass the time...

Shop my new goods here :)

Good news for locals!  The Creme de la Gems Booth will be set up in Carlsbad, June 1st & 2nd for The Queen Bee Market.  The Queen Bee is amazing!  You must try to make it, and bring your friends!  You can thank me later ;)
Many of my popular handmade clay goods will be available right then and there... you get to take them home with you!

Find The Queen Bee Market on Facebook.

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If you don't get to go this time, just remember...

fairly fabulous party recap

I didn't know what to expect of the Fairly Fabulous Craft Party - I had never been to a Craft Retreat before. All I can say is I would go again, and bring every crafting friend I know.

No lie... it... was... F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S !!!

With the warmest of welcome, we were greeted by Alyson & Meagan.

Everything from the decor, supplies, set-up, room & board, food, dessert, etc., etc., etc., far exceeded my expectations.  These girls could not have done it any better!  Honestly, we had a hard time leaving them.

Here is just a small smidgen of the crafting supplies we got to work with:

and that's not all... yes, power tools were involved to create pallet art!

You go with your bad self, Meagan!

I met this most delightful gal, Jamie of  Polkadots On Parade

(we happen to be neighbors -kinda sorta- who knew?)  I am really excited to eat chocolate with her hang out with her some more!

a few of my creations included polka dots, felt rosettes, embroidery hoops, buttons, mother of pearl buttons, burlap, rick rack, lace and canvas's :)

Canela brought some metal work & gemstones to play with... she had us all drooling :)

oops! how did this get here?

and good morning to you too!

not sure what it was about this pair of simple mason jars wrapped with red pom pom trim, but I fell in love with them!  

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Saturday was Meagan's Birthday and we celebrated with an hombre Cake!!

Glue Guns, Sewing Machines & hombre Cake... oh my!

the hombre was inside too :)

Happy Birthday Meagan!! You cute rad craft girl!

Don't even get me started on the swag.  I haven't had a chance to take photos of it... but all I can say is that it was the best swag ever!  Some can be found here on the Fairly Fabulous Crafting Party Blog.  The presentation of the swag was adorable.  It came in a wooden crate, and as you pulled out each piece of donated swag, it seemed to never end, like a big stocking full of stocking stuffers on Christmas morning.

Thank you Meagan and Alyson - for your time, good food, creativity, generosity, cooking, deep conversations, laughs, sugar, inspiration, hot glued fingertips and a place to escape create.  I can't wait for the NEXT one!

Who wants to go with me?