Today is my brother's birthday - he's turning the big 3-7...Randy & I at a Vancouver Canucks game a couple of years ago.......since I'm the oldest I won't make any cracks about Randy's age. I can't believe how fast the years go...and it drives … [Read more...] about Time for my first BLOG CANDY give away!
Have you received YOUR free Idea Book yet?
REMINDER: The FREE Stampin' Up! Idea Book offer ends this month!Stampin' Up! will be offering free idea books with the first 22,000 orders or until April 30, 2009, whichever comes first. In Stampin' Up!'s most recent catalog, you'll find exclusive … [Read more...] about Have you received YOUR free Idea Book yet?
Pop Up Dies for the Big Shot!
OK Gang - lemme tell ya...these new dies are toooo cool! Remember those fun books that open to 3-D every time you flip the page? Well, imagine doing that to your greeting cards or scrapbooks?! Of course, these would make for some super cute gifts … [Read more...] about Pop Up Dies for the Big Shot!
Comfort Food
It's a bit coolish and VERY foggy out today and I'm feeling the lack of sunshine. What does one do in such a state? Pull out the rubber stamps, put on the tunes and eat some comfort food, of course! Today I have a hankerin' for Impossible Coconut … [Read more...] about Comfort Food
Brayers & Shadows & Chocolate too!
Well, I've pulled out my poor neglected brayer and have decided to put it back to use! Using a brayer takes practice, but it IS fun and the results are always a "WOW!". Hopefully my brother, Randy, won't be checking out this blog (as I doubt he … [Read more...] about Brayers & Shadows & Chocolate too!
Girl’s Just Wanna Have Fun!
During the past week I've had a few stamping events: first, I had a stamp class where we made 4 cards, matching envelopes and a purse (photos above) to hold them, using the Sweet Stems and Kind Thanks SU stamp sets and the Faux Silk Technique. I … [Read more...] about Girl’s Just Wanna Have Fun!
Good Times!
Card Holder with 5 Coordinating Cards & Envelopes, using the One Sheet Wonder techniqueMonday mornings I've been teaching stamping to a super great group of gals at the Family Resource Centre. For those of you that are unaware, The Family … [Read more...] about Good Times!
Homemade French Baguettes!
Here's a super recipe for you! Last night I made French Baguettes for my hubby. I found the recipe on Allrecipes. com (link is also listed on my side bar). Mega easy, sooo quick and absolutely DELICIOUS! Serve with a dab of butter and good cheddar … [Read more...] about Homemade French Baguettes!
Stamping Frenzy!
My friend & fellow stamper, Cindy, came over last night and we got busy stamping cards and having some fun. As mentioned in my previous post, I'm still challenging myself to just using scraps on my cards and I'm just lovin' what I'm coming up … [Read more...] about Stamping Frenzy!
Happy Thursday! Where is the week going?
I LOVE LUCY!I'm a big Lucy fan, so for Christmas Russell bought me a Lucy t-shirt (with a photo from the episode of Lucy in the grape smashing scene in Italy) and the complete TV series on DVD! And Russell also gave me a Lucy stamp! HOLEY MOLEY! … [Read more...] about Happy Thursday! Where is the week going?