One of the highlights of CHA-Summer was having dinner with these crazy awesome Cocoa Daisy girls:
From left to right: Lisa Pace, Christine Drumheller, and Ronda Palazzari. I am pleased to tell you that not only are all three of these ladies crazy talented, but they are genuinely nice people. Without a doubt they are three of the loveliest ladies in this crafty industry.
Christine recently purchased Cocoa Daisy (I'm a proud subscriber) and is slowly putting her own mark on this popular kit club. She has recruited a top notch design team that includes some of my most favorite artsy scrappers. Some of the girls are well known, but most of them are just awesome at rocking paper, glue and scissors in quirky and interesting ways.
Christine also re-designed the Cocoa Daisy logo…
…to more accurately reflect her personal style. Isn't it cute? And I know she's been making changes to how the website works, the way the kits are photographed, and they even have these cool stamp-only subscriptions! Each month you get three exclusive Cocoa Daisy stamps. There are a few stamps that I've missed and been kicking myself about.
I'm thrilled to share that the November Cocoa Daisy kit has the Balzer Designs for TCW Fragmented Flower stencil in it!
But wait! That's not all the good news I've got to share.
About a month ago Christine asked me if I'd be interested in designing a tote bag for Cocoa Daisy.
So what do you think? Did I do a good job?
Tote bags are currently available for sale right here.
I'm thrilled to be able to support a fellow artist in her new endeavor as a kit club owner. Check out the Cocoa Daisy website and forums if you get a chance.
And save November 11-13 on your calendar because Cocoa Daisy is having an online crop! The design team is busy putting together fun challenges, classes, and games. Laughter and prizes are sure to be included in this delightful weekend! And there will be a live hour-long chat with me on November 12 (Saturday) at 4pm EST. Make sure you are registered on the Cocoa Daisy message boards so you can play along!
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. If you signed up for "30 Days in Your Journal" – thank you! And you should have received a username and password for the class from me. Please e-mail me if you haven't. Today is day seven of Grand Jury Duty for me, so I'll get back to you as soon as possible, but likely after 5pm.
Yes, you did do a great job! I so love the bright colours and all the doodling. Very eye-catching.
Yes, you did do a great job! I so love the bright colours and all the doodling. Very eye-catching.
Yes, you did do a great job! I so love the bright colours and all the doodling. Very eye-catching.
Yes, you did do a great job! I so love the bright colours and all the doodling. Very eye-catching.
I love the tote bag! Thanks for the update about Cocoa Daisy – I will have to check that out!
I love the tote bag! Thanks for the update about Cocoa Daisy – I will have to check that out!
I love the tote bag! Thanks for the update about Cocoa Daisy – I will have to check that out!
I love the tote bag! Thanks for the update about Cocoa Daisy – I will have to check that out!
Love the design! You did a great job!!!
Love the design! You did a great job!!!
Love the design! You did a great job!!!
Love the design! You did a great job!!!
You did awesome on the tote bag. I love every details of it. Thanks for sharing,
You did awesome on the tote bag. I love every details of it. Thanks for sharing,
You did awesome on the tote bag. I love every details of it. Thanks for sharing,
You did awesome on the tote bag. I love every details of it. Thanks for sharing,
Beautiful design and LOVE the colors. Off to check out CD. I used to be a subscriber a long way back!
Beautiful design and LOVE the colors. Off to check out CD. I used to be a subscriber a long way back!
Beautiful design and LOVE the colors. Off to check out CD. I used to be a subscriber a long way back!
Beautiful design and LOVE the colors. Off to check out CD. I used to be a subscriber a long way back!
I love the tote and rushed over to order it before finishing your post – LOL! Obviously came back to catch up on all you wrote – loving your class!
I love the tote and rushed over to order it before finishing your post – LOL! Obviously came back to catch up on all you wrote – loving your class!
I love the tote and rushed over to order it before finishing your post – LOL! Obviously came back to catch up on all you wrote – loving your class!
I love the tote and rushed over to order it before finishing your post – LOL! Obviously came back to catch up on all you wrote – loving your class!
Well the design is wonderful of course!!! I’d like to see how this design would work if the bag came in a choice of colors that are from the design itself. A turquoise bag (whoa), a goldenrod bag (OMG) or a sea foam green bag (shut the door) would be awesome to bring on any shopping trip, class or gym visit!
Well the design is wonderful of course!!! I’d like to see how this design would work if the bag came in a choice of colors that are from the design itself. A turquoise bag (whoa), a goldenrod bag (OMG) or a sea foam green bag (shut the door) would be awesome to bring on any shopping trip, class or gym visit!
Well the design is wonderful of course!!! I’d like to see how this design would work if the bag came in a choice of colors that are from the design itself. A turquoise bag (whoa), a goldenrod bag (OMG) or a sea foam green bag (shut the door) would be awesome to bring on any shopping trip, class or gym visit!
Well the design is wonderful of course!!! I’d like to see how this design would work if the bag came in a choice of colors that are from the design itself. A turquoise bag (whoa), a goldenrod bag (OMG) or a sea foam green bag (shut the door) would be awesome to bring on any shopping trip, class or gym visit!
Love the fun colors and doodle-y designs!!
Love the fun colors and doodle-y designs!!
Love the fun colors and doodle-y designs!!
Love the fun colors and doodle-y designs!!
Very cool tote, and this is not the first Balzer Designs stencil that Cocoa Daisy has included in their kit, if I remember correctly: was there Chevron or Herringbone recently? Such a great relationship–such lovely, crafty, talented peeps working together for OUR greater crafty good! Congrats!
Very cool tote, and this is not the first Balzer Designs stencil that Cocoa Daisy has included in their kit, if I remember correctly: was there Chevron or Herringbone recently? Such a great relationship–such lovely, crafty, talented peeps working together for OUR greater crafty good! Congrats!
Very cool tote, and this is not the first Balzer Designs stencil that Cocoa Daisy has included in their kit, if I remember correctly: was there Chevron or Herringbone recently? Such a great relationship–such lovely, crafty, talented peeps working together for OUR greater crafty good! Congrats!
Very cool tote, and this is not the first Balzer Designs stencil that Cocoa Daisy has included in their kit, if I remember correctly: was there Chevron or Herringbone recently? Such a great relationship–such lovely, crafty, talented peeps working together for OUR greater crafty good! Congrats!
Beautiful design for the tote!
Beautiful design for the tote!
Beautiful design for the tote!
Beautiful design for the tote!
the tote is so cool. the designs and colors totally rock.
the tote is so cool. the designs and colors totally rock.
the tote is so cool. the designs and colors totally rock.
the tote is so cool. the designs and colors totally rock.
Julie you totally rock. The photo makes me laugh. Dinner at CHA W is a must that way we can see if you did your homework!
Julie you totally rock. The photo makes me laugh. Dinner at CHA W is a must that way we can see if you did your homework!
Julie you totally rock. The photo makes me laugh. Dinner at CHA W is a must that way we can see if you did your homework!
Julie you totally rock. The photo makes me laugh. Dinner at CHA W is a must that way we can see if you did your homework!
The tote came out beautifully and I can’t wait to receive my kit this month (and to use your stencil).
The tote came out beautifully and I can’t wait to receive my kit this month (and to use your stencil).
The tote came out beautifully and I can’t wait to receive my kit this month (and to use your stencil).
The tote came out beautifully and I can’t wait to receive my kit this month (and to use your stencil).
I believe it was Jenni Bowlin that had the Chevron stencil in a kit. 🙂
I believe it was Jenni Bowlin that had the Chevron stencil in a kit. 🙂
I believe it was Jenni Bowlin that had the Chevron stencil in a kit. 🙂
I believe it was Jenni Bowlin that had the Chevron stencil in a kit. 🙂
you are so cool! sorry you are doing jury duty; it’s necessary though.
you are so cool! sorry you are doing jury duty; it’s necessary though.
you are so cool! sorry you are doing jury duty; it’s necessary though.
you are so cool! sorry you are doing jury duty; it’s necessary though.
I LOVE your tote – so bright & colorful! I’ll definitely be heading over to buy me a couple of those.
I LOVE your tote – so bright & colorful! I’ll definitely be heading over to buy me a couple of those.
I LOVE your tote – so bright & colorful! I’ll definitely be heading over to buy me a couple of those.
I LOVE your tote – so bright & colorful! I’ll definitely be heading over to buy me a couple of those.
Love the tote bag design, so bright, cheerful and brings out my ‘happy’!
Love the tote bag design, so bright, cheerful and brings out my ‘happy’!
Love the tote bag design, so bright, cheerful and brings out my ‘happy’!
Love the tote bag design, so bright, cheerful and brings out my ‘happy’!
That was such a fun evening! Are you doing your homework?
That was such a fun evening! Are you doing your homework?
That was such a fun evening! Are you doing your homework?
That was such a fun evening! Are you doing your homework?