Christmas has come and gone...and now here we go right into 2007! Woo Hoo!

I'm showing my latest design, "I'm S'mitten with you". I did this design for Wichelt Imports and it appeared on the back cover of Just Cross Stitch Magazine's latest release! Best part for you the stitcher is that it is a "FreeBee" pattern. It was stitched with Northern Lights (silk) from Needlepoint, Inc and Rainbow Gallery's wisper. There are two charms from Mill Hill along with Mill Hill's wonderful frame! It is a quick stitch and has the wonderful wintery love!

Well, I am getting ready for San Diego. Only a few short days a way and lots to do! The TRIOs first release is out - "L". Also "Blue Bonnet"...

Have a wonderful New Years! Hope to see some of you in San Diego!

Many Blessings,

Paula :)

Giving - the best part

Zan Frederickson of Hope International Adoption shared this picture with me of the fund raising event the charity had just recently in Dallas. This gift basket features my sunflower design, "Bloomin' Smiles" and my sunflower notecards inside. You can find out more about this group at http://www.hopeadoption.org/ .

My hope is that my small contribution made a big impact in the life of child somewhere...

Have a blessed day!
Paula

Painting, Sewing, a regular Santa's workshop

We had quite a little cold snap just last week. It was just what I needed to put me into the Holiday spirit!

New Trios for 2007! This is BIZZI's first monthly series! Each month there will be a design featuring a new letter of the alphabet. January is featuring "L" for Laugh, Love, Live. The design is stitched with three colors of Needlepoint Ink Silk. Each month there will be a coordinating fun finishing idea from Trail Creek Farm. So - these will start to ship soon...

The "Bistro" painting was my first experiment painting watercolor on the new watercolour canvas. I like this part of the painting (other half not shown). But close up shows all the little textures of the canvas and I'm not sure I like it.

Well, working on Christmas Cards and have several done, but a few to finish up... then punching models for my "Cat on a Stick" class for San Diego. I will also be teaching the same class at Nashville in February!

Back to it!

Paula

Happy Thanksgiving!

During this time I like to make my "thankful for..." list. I am so blessed to have people that enjoy my art and designs. I am so appreciative to the opportunity that affords me. It is an awesome responsibility that I do not take lightly. This past year has been a trial in many ways in my life. I have had the opportunity to renew my interest in all things creative. I hope that what you see in 2007 is a reflection of all things new and reflective of the inspiration that grew.
Many Blessings to you and yours!
Sincerely,
Paula
Queen Bee

Happy Halloween

The latest news at BIZZI...
The Online Needlework Show was wonderful. It was great to see such interest in our new designs. The new designs are going to our distributors today so they should have them up in the next week or so. I wanted to give intro the new designs at the show first. I also have a new freebee design. It is not up on the website yet, but I will mail it to you if you send a self-addressed stamped envelope. :)

The cooler weather has finally arrived and I just love it! We do not get the changing of the leaves quite like other areas, but the cooler temperatures are a welcome relief as is the rain (which we did without for many, many days - our lakes show it.) I just loving sewing when the weather gets cooler. Hopefully you do too! I have been looking through my stash and priortizing my projects with the holidays and some were released a bit late...better than never!

I am also focusing my energy now on my custom Christmas Cards, which are cards that have a custom painting on the front featuring something of your business or personal liking. The inside has your custom greeting and signatures. The back features your business information somewhat like a business card. It is always a fun project for me and hopefully it makes the cards a little more special.

Well, enjoy the cooler weather (or warmer weather depending upon where you are on the globe). As Halloween nears, decidely my favorite holiday of the year, enjoy the fun and laughter that it brings.

Happy Sewing or painting!
Paula

Online Needlework Show October 11 - 16 !!!

We are participating in the Online Needlework Show http://www.needleworkshow.com/ which is just around the corner - October 11th - 16th! Come see a few new releases!

I will try to continue to bring updates here as often as possible. There are many exciting things in the works for 2007.

Have a terrific Tuesday!
Paula

TNNA Class sign up!

My finishing class - "Cat on a Stick" is ready for sign up!
http://www.tnna.org/pdfs/SanDiego2007BuyerFlyer.pdf

It is a short class that will infuse you with fun, inventive ideas to finish things just a little bit differently than before... I am looking forward to meeting new people and enjoying my time in the class room. It has been a while since I have been there.

Happy Stitching!
Paula :)

"Cat on a Stick" Class at TNNA San Diego!

I am SOOOOO excited. I have been asked to teach a class at TNNA San Diego. The picture is of the pattern I will be providing and showing the various steps on how to complete the model. I am really looking forward to this opportunity! ~Happy Stitching! paula

New Releases

New Cross Stitch and Miniature Punchneedle releases!

To the left, enjoy "Pumpkin Quartet" a fun quick stitch on Tula fabric using Weeks Dye Works Perle 5.

To the right, enjoy the sequel to "If the Broom fits" - "If the Shoe fits". This fun, quick to stitch piece is on 30 ct Carved Pumpking R&R cloth or can be stitched on Aida 14 ct Orange. It is stitched with Needlepoint Inc Northern Lights Silks, DMC, and Rainbow Gallery Whisper. Definitely gets you into the Halloween spirit.

I just love fall, the colors, the crispness in the air...and Halloween. Halloween has always been such a fun tradition at my house...I thought I'd share some with you.

My new miniature punchneedle designs include "Ort-a-ment" a fun ornament to add to your tree or decorations for your packages (on the left).

"Lilly" is the other release that graces the top of my BIZZI 4x6 box in white (on the right). What a wonderful gift for that special person!

Check out the Needlework Show Online October 11-16th.
Happy Fall!!!!!!
Paula :)

Here is "Pears in Colour"...my latest painting. The finished size is approximately 9"x11". It is deep in colour (depth) as I did a lot of colour glazes to get the pears to have a glow. I hope you enjoy. The painting is available for sale - $200. and notecards are available for $15/package. Contact us at bizzicreations@att.net. Enjoy!

A side note, we finally got some much needed rain. How wonderful! ~Paula

Texas Etiquette

It has been a while...time to get you up to date. First, currently at the OMOT (On My Own Time) Exhibit at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas, is "Texas Etiquette", a watercolour painting about a Texas Longhorn that eats quite literally with etiquette. Okay so she is a bit colourful...but that is the fun of the piece. The reception is the 17th at which time the winning pieces will advance to the City level at Northpark Mall.

Currently, the cross stitch trunk show is in Harlegin, Texas! If you are interested in having our trunk show at your shop in 2007 sign up now, as space is starting to fill!

Next year we will be at TNNA San Diego in January and at NMI Nashville Cash & Carry in February. Hope to see you then!

Have a wonderful day stitching, painting or just reading!
Paula :)

PHONES!!!

Just a quick announcement that my phones will be answered Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays! You can always leave messages, email, or fax!

Cathy will be your wonderful person on the other line! Welcome her!

Thanks Cathy!

Warmest regards,
Paula

Changes, changes, and more changes

Hello...Happy Spring!
Here are BIZZI Creations, Inc. we have been quite bizzi! We have several wonderful new patterns coming for cross stitch and miniature punchneedle. (Be on the look out for a new Stocking pattern!)

We have a new format coming soon to our website!

We will not be at the TNNA/INRG Summer Market in IN this year! We have been at the summer market now since the first joint market three years ago...so I will miss seeing everyone there! I am sending a few of my new design models to be shown at market. So, be on the lookout. If you remember which booth you saw them at, you get a discount!

I will be selling my notecards on-line soon. However, I will not sell my cross stitch or miniature punchneedle patterns. They will need to be purchased through your local needle art store.

New releases will be up soon! So check back often and maybe you will see the new site!!! If you are the first to see the new site up and running you will win a prize!!! Be sure to send an email!!!

Happy Stitchin'
Paula :)

Stitch-A-Licious Painting

I had the honor of painting the cover to the new Stitch-A-Licious Volume II cookbook published by Needlework Markets available through fine needlework stores. It is a collection of recipes from designers like myself (and I do have one in there!)

The original painting is approximately 9x13 framed in a unique brushed black frame with acid free double white mats under conservation glass. Painting is for sale. Contact me by email if you are interested.

Prints are on 11x14 sheets - signatures available for $25/each. Available while supply lasts! (Available wholesale as well.) Contact me by email if you are interested.

It is also available on Needlepoint Canvas 13 Mesh through Rishfeld Designs.

Have a wonderful day!!!
Paula :)

Elegance series

Introducing the Elegance Evolution:
from left to right in the picture, Elegance Cross Stitched (featured in Just Cross Stitch Magazine April Edition), Original painting (center), and Elegance in miniature punch needle(right). In the small red box on the left is the Smidgeon of Colour kit, Elegance, which is an over one design. The article featuring the design is on the table.

The framing for the cross stitch and punch needle are by Eastside Mouldings.
Happy Stitching...Paula :-)

New Releases...

Just back from Nashville - new releases:

Punch Needle: Elegance with the pattern stamped on the fabric
Needle Point: Stitch-A-Licious cover; Elegance; Chef Bistro
Cross Stitch: Winter Wonderland, Catch the Stitchin' Bug, Bee Queen Bee, Garden Snail, and Mildred (the good witch)
Smidgeons of Colour: I love Green and Elegance

I will have the designs on my website soon!!!

Happy Stitching!!!
Paula :-)

Just Cross Stitch Magazine - April Edition

Just released, the April Edition of Just Cross Stitch Magazine, where I had the honor to be profiled and have my design, Elegance, released! Hope you enjoy!

Have a fabulous day stitching or painting!
Paula :)

Nashville Needleart Market Feb 10-12

Things are bizzi at BIZZI! We are all excited about being in Nashville! We plan to have plenty of our wonderful stationery - ON SALE! We will have some of our older kits and designs ON SALE as well! We will have our FULL line of NEW colourful BOXES with us! PLUS, new designs- needlepoint, cross stitch, miniature punch needle and some artwork! It will be a very full room this year!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone and having a little time to mingle!
Paula Y
Queen Bee