Sis Boom Day Dreams

Some more photos!!!

Just a few more and then a raffle!!!!! The first picture is actually a room for sale in the flea market when a mansion or castle in Paris is renovated the complete room is sometimes cast out !! It's amazing!! Believe me if I could have afforded it and found away to bring it home it would be mine right now!! Anyway these pictures our of the Siene, Notre Dame cathedral, Rodin Museum and incredible Rose Garden, The Louvre, and some girls behaving badly!! Thanks for indulging me!! So watch for the raffle starting next friday!!

Fabrics at work!!

Pretty things to look at while I'm away!! We had a family photo shoot before leaving to Paris! Watch for a fun raffle when I get back..

Sweet Friends of mine

Mom told me there would be days like these....

Wow, You took me by surprise! You came from near and far, you brought gifts, you brought flowers, you brought cake and cookies, you waited for the day, announcement on your fridge, or a bulletin board if you have a sub zero, but you waited, anticipating the days we could be together.....You shared the joys the sorrows, the giggles,the handmade items from Sis Boom Fabric, You made me laugh you made me cry, You showed me your humanity, your goodness your failures and successes, Your rejections your approvals but most of all the buoyancy of the human spirit, We are a family , a community of folks who celebrate handmade
and the joys of creating from the heart. Some strangers, some close friends, but you you knew with a name Sis Boom it had to have that element of surprise...that twist, that something special. We don't take ourselves too seriously because life happens when you least expect it......we'll look back and see the kids jumping on the beds outside, the wet dog smells running through the house after George was squirted with water from the hose outside by the neighborhood boys that grew up here helping my husband work on the garage. We will remember the fresh Strawberries Barbara brought from PA and the Angel food cake to go with it... The cutest couple ate lunch under a tree, Children used Barbara's paints to squiggle while mom perused the halter dresses. Close friends came with their posse when the book publishers showed up at 2pm on friday...ensuring we looked busy. Saturday 90 degrees and you never stopped coming up the driveway. Mothers and daughters came to be inspired! Young Girls wanting to work and be a part of the Sis Boom Legacy of girls encouraging other girls.. So many people showed up to help and be the experience. Barbara painted outside under the tree having lots of chats with various folks who love her and her fabulous work. At this point I think its important for you all to know many years ago I had a dream and for years I wanted more and rejection and disappointment was never easy even though I was grateful for the small strides. My mom always reminded me to be in the day and enjoy the goodness in the day. She always said God has a plan and for years despite my insecurities and doubts I prayed for for the willingness to believe. Well fast forward ten years of shows hard work has revealed itself...never give up!
Lastly a huge thanks, I see all your smiling faces, but I could never name you all and as a sensitive person It would kill me if I left anyone out. You all matter!! You all matter to me! Thanks for showing up with your
love of the craft. You have moved me greatly. Love, Jennifer

Merit Awards

Thanks for all the great suggestions!!! Look what I came up with...long enthralled with Merit awards, badges, winners ribbons and ceremonial bling . I wanted to create something to honor the graduates on their special day! With ribbons, crepe paper and glitter I found away to commemorate this happy occasion. How fun are these...

Fraidy Cat

George my Labradoodle is new to the cat world and I can't stop wondering what he's thinking...The neighbor
Cat lives with a big old lab so she is not afraid of dogs!!! This is a strange phenomena to some dogs who understand fight or flight mentality.... This one loves to bat George on the nose and rub up against him and he tries to hide behind me or pretend he's a statue!! The innocence is so sweet. This is the closest he's come in almost two years. We are so proud.

Like I promised!!

The Three winners of our raffle are....Patrice Heisler from A Sentimental Journey, Alison Gibbs from Creative Arts and Craftsand Kim
McNeil of Kim's Play Place. Thanks for playing along I so appreciate all of your enthusiasm and support of this new Collection! Okay ladies show us your talents! We can't wait to see....Please as a last request for everyone using these fabrics please post in Sis Boom Sightings on Flickr we love seeing what you all are up too!! Jennifer

Guardian Angels

They are everywhere!!!!! I swear sometimes I feel so taken care of by my angels that come in the form of my mom, my sisters, my husband, my son, my daughter, my brother, my friends, strangers and yes even George the labradoodle! They all take turns guiding my thoughts and illuminating my mind! So today while playing with photoshop I found these two incredibly beautiful victorian angels that moved my soul and wanted to share their incredible spirits with all of you...

Lucky Me!!!!

What a fun project!! Deb Demboise from Say it with Letters suggested I do a project with some of her die-cuts I was eager to see what I could do with them!!! Then she posted Amy Powers project on her site and I was dumfounded!!! Amy raised the bar so high I could barely reach. For those of you who are not familiar with Amy take a look at her project for Deb!! ...and when you are done there go see her wonderful fantastical houses at Inspire Co..Amy's amazing blog and site!!! Fortunately I was able to spend time with this amazingly calm and centered lady and got to know her on a personal level and fell in love,
everything Amy does has her big fat heart inside. So then it was my turn and Deb sent me the letters Sis Boom and a wonderful crown to emblazen with a Sis Boom Signature style, these are the results of my endeavor. follow closely ...here goes...Find some old Victorian sheet music that you love ...these were found on ebay xerox onto card stock,adhere to letters with mod podge! Once these are dry sprinkle the outline with very fine glass glitter from Splinters and Rags let dry. Look in your old findings box of vintage jewels and Jazz up that pretty crown with some hot glue! FYI after things settle down I'll put them on the wall! Deb thought of everything these are pre-drilled ready to hang....Deb, thanks for this fabulous opportunity!

Adirondeck Pajama Party

I've been away for some well needed R and R in the Adirondeck's with my husbands family....but look what my sister in Law Sarah made for all of us...the coolest Pajama bottoms from Sis Boom Girlfriends and Mod Girl fabrics ...we were all so happy with the cozy and comfy results not to mention sooo stylish...Check out my cute neices Claire and Katherine who have a fabric coming out next spring named just for them!!!!! My sister in Laws Kelly and Sarah have already had there moment in the celebrity spotlight as you may recall...so e-mail Sarah and tell her to make a line of PJ's!! We're waiting.......