Scrapbook friends

I went on a Scrapbook road trip today with a couple of very good friends. It had been way too long since we last spent time together so it was great to do so today. Thanks girls, you recharged my batteries. Working full time sure gets in the way of my social life.

I have been involved in the scrapbook business for a number of years and have met a multitude of wonderful people. Whenever I run into them it is nice to see so many familiar faces, I consider friends. Scrapbookers/stampers have their own community and I am fortunate to be part of it. This hobby of mine has done more than keep me sane on numerous occassions.

So as Valentines' Day approaches I just wanted to say thank you to those of you who share this part of my life with me, whether it be online friends, those I have helped match papers or those of you I have scrapbooked or stamped with. I appreciate you all.

Dusted off my Wishblade for Valentine's Treat bags

I dusted off my Wishblade and took out my new Pillow Box Sizzix Die from Stampin' Up. We were busy making little treat bags to hold candy bracelets for the girls and candy hearts for the boys in Jenna's class. The stamp set we used is the Love You Much set from this year's Love You Much bundle.

Ribbon was bought at Dollarama.

Jenna was really pleased with the result and I was happy she changed her mind about being too big to take Valentines to school. Aaron on the other hand agreed to take a bag of Hershey kisses to share with his friends just to humour me.

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

Sale-a-bration

Stampin Up's Sale-A-Bration promotion gives everyone a reason to celebrate!

Customers : Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $60 purchase.

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product with a $350 or more workshop, in addition to the normal hostess benefits.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (a value up to $56.95) from the current catalogue when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15% off the regular $249 price of the Starter Kit--that's $410 worth of products for only $209.

To order product or book a party contact me

My son, a budding rock star?

My son met a dear friend of mine who is going to teach him how to play guitar. Aaron was taken by surprise when Mike showed him a couple of videos done by some of his students. He doesn't have any aspirations right now to make money playing music but was intrigued by the following video. Start practicing Aaron.

This is Tyler Edwards singing Carrie Underwoods Wasted

Lots o layers

I've been doing more blog surfing than creating lately but when I analyzed the photos of cards I saved to my hard drive, I discovered the ones I was particularly drawn to all had lots of layers. I always knew the difference between an amateur looking card and one I'd be proud to give was the fact that there were layers but now this has been taken to a new level. Most of them had 6 or more layers including cardstock, textured or punched elements, ribbon and embellishments.

This guy has glitter water and bead eyes.

Jenna's birthday party craft

I found these great 6X6" scalloped chipboard books at Micheals. Not in the scrapbook section but I guess you could call it in the party favour section near the back. The had coordinating papers, chipboard buttons, gems and glitter shapes to match. I added a little ribbon, rick rack and s ome photos soeach girl when home with a scrapbook of Jenna's 11th birthaday party. They were so much fun!

They are Keepers!

Jenna was arranging her many webkins on her bed and a couple of real life ones joined her.

Jenna was really pleased with her watch from us. She also really enjoyed her stylish rainboots too.

We're celebrating Jenna's birthday a day early

We are celebrating Jenna's birthday a day early with a family party this afternoon.

My 11 year old didn't have many things on her birthday list so its really hard to decide what to get her. I went with a gift I received on my 11th birthday so I hope she likes it. {She's reading over my shoulder and checks my blog daily so I can't tell you what it is.}

Dust bunnies are found

After 2 days of searching, the dust bunnies in my house have all been accounted for. They have moved on to warmer climates for the time being anyway. Now maybe I can start my weekend.

I have a problem!

I'm stuck! Its been so long since I have made a card, yes, I've been blog surfing everyday and saving pictures of cards I want to case. I have a dozen or so new stamp sets ,lots of pretty new papers. a ton of new ribbons and some pretty cool doodads (embellishements).. Our craft room is almost fully organized. So now? The problem is I have to make a birthday card for my daughter, Jenna's 11th birthday. She is such as special girl but I can't think of what kind of card I want to make.

New Stampin' Up Catalogue released today!

Check out the new catalogue at Stampin' Up. Lots of great new stamps, ideas and accessories.

Stampin' Up Love You Much Bundle

Stampin' Up's Valentine bundle is just what you need to tell those around you that "I love you" Through January 31, 2009 you can purchase this collection at 20% off the individual price.

It includes a stamp set, 3 heart punch and some yummy designer paper. Contact me for details.

I received the new Stampin Up Catalogue today!

Late this afternoon I received my very own copy of the new Stampin Up Catalogue. So guess what I'll be doing while Jenna watches the first episode of American Idol. I'll be browsing the catalogue and starting my wish list. I'll let you know what I think will be my favourites tomorrow.

Digging out again!

Can't find my camera at the moment to take a shot of Arthur digging out the snow yet again so this one taken from the web will have to do.

Aaron and Jenna are not happy that we live close enough to their school so they don't have to take the school bus. They missed out on a snow day again.

Ugh Winter, Is it done yet? Bundle up warm. I hear its going to be a frosty one tonight.

Under the weather

I know its been forever since I have posted and eons since I have posted a creation. I'm feeling a bit under the weather with a sinus and ear infection. My world seems a little cloudy right now. I'll be back when the sun emerges.

2008 in review

I was playing around with some images taken over the last year and decided to try the mosaic format that I have been seeing on a lot of blogs lately. This one was made using
http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php. Sure looks like we had lots of fun with family and friends and lots of birthdays too!

Sure is nice to relax

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it sure feels nice to stay home and relax.

Tomorrow I have a list of things to do but high on that list is to put away some things in our craft room to make way for new projects but in the meantime I'm just going rest a while longer.

We are spending New Year's Eve at home with the kids. Hope you all get to spend the evening with some of the people you love.

Annual Christmas Portrait

When we sit at the kitchen table at my Mom and Dad's our eyes are always drawn to the numerous family portraits that are displayed there. Many of them are before my children's time but we always check them out and remember. Here is this year's version