November Blog Hop - D1377

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring November's SOTM, which is D1377 Around The Block - a set of 26 stamps - yes 26!!. If you are interested in this stamp set, please contact me.

BELOW is Light Switch plates (around $1 at hardware stores).
I created one for Shanae & one for Christina's bedroom - so much fun added to their funky rooms.


Please look around my site and if you see something you like, great... If you are looking for something in particular then just ask... it is probably complete, just not posted. I LOVE creating & helping others find their inner artist!
Now, buckle up and enjoy the creative hopping - click on this link to get to Chris' Blog if you get lost along the way, click here to find a list of all "hopping" participants.
please scroll down to comment, make a suggestion, or pose questions

Recipes - Copied from Restaurants

OMG - love this new link... You know when you go to a restaurant and then later wish you coul djust make that at home as you can't make the drive, or don't have the restaurant in your area - well here ya go... (especially for us local country folks :)
http://www.copykat.com/
If you have tried one of these recipes, let us know which one and what you thought of it.
please scroll down to comment, make a suggestion, or pose questions

Free Magazine Subscription – US Only

Bummer for us Canadians, but for all my USA friends – here's a Free Magazine link for you.

Hurry over, limited quantities....

http://cbswatchmagazine.com/subscribers/

more H1N1 info...

I know I am still researching and finding facts - remember a well-informed decision is the right decision for anyone.

I know that everyone has the right to make the decision for themselves & their family - i KNOW you will make the right decision! I am looking at all pro's & con's to help me with my children's decision - arghhhh... I am glad we are given the right to choose, but this one is a head scratcher - I want to do the best for my girls...hmmm
http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=851

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/UCM182242.pdf

Thanks to all that are sendign me info, and allowing communication. Knowledge is power!
please scroll down to comment, make a suggestion, or pose questions

H1N1 – Questions & Answers

Like you, I too want to know if my kids & family should get the flu shot – what the flu shot is about, get a bunch of my questions answered.

Here are a couple of websites that are a good starting point in working out some Pro's & Con's.
We all need to make our own decisions, this is hopefully some helpful information to help you with decision making.

http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/10/19/swine-flu-fiasco/2/

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5415984n&tag=api

If you have had the shot or not, would love to hear your comments, experiences... Thanks for tuning in.

Meal Planner

This is awesome - Canadians - just enter the zip code: 90210 and voila, it works for you! Just share my blog to all those other fabulous moms, sisters, aunties, daughters, grandma's just like you out there!!!

too cool - i just entered in next weeks menu - pdf print out and dinner/recipes are ready...

File Folder

This is a little file folder i created for my friend Leigh. i was able to finally hand-deliver it to her in person. We have been talking on the phone, email & webpages, but never had the opportunity for a face-to-face. Well, all that changed Sept 13, 2009 when i flew to Thunder Bay to meet her and drive down with some fabulous new-found friends to MN for Scrapfest 2009.

Schrader Wedding Album

I am absolutely honored to create this custom wedding album for an amazing couple. Hope you all find a little love, inspiration and perhaps that needed mojo to get creative. If you need help, just ask... Custom Orders are encouraged here :)

please scroll down to leave me a comment or question(s)... thanks

Moira - a sneak peek for you my dear friend - have an Awesome Thanksgiving weekend with your family - Hugs and you know I love ya and am thrilled to have you back in my life...something to be said about friendships that started as a kid and survived all through changes, misses, different directions, etc. Small World & how it comes right back!

October Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is D1376 Holiday Warmth a set of 11 stamps.

BELOW is my Clipboard (Z1291) $13.50
I created one for Shanae & Christina's to record their memories, post Santa picture & Store the letters to Santa...

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This blog hop was created so that you can see several different types of projects created while using the same Stamp Set. If you are interested in this Stamp set, please contact me so that i can offer you different pricing points.
Please look around my site and if you see something you like, great... If you are looking for something in particular then just ask... it is probably complete, just not posted. I LOVE creating & helping others find their inner artist!

Now, please go hopping - This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

D1376, Clipboard, ribbon, embossing, glitter, paper piecing, Heat embossing



Now "Hop" on over to Kristie's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October 31st. Contact me to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!
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If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, click HERE for a complete list of participating blogs.

Wedding Album

I love doing these albums, you can't help but smile and feel full of love while creating these pages. I have created a few of these now - they are 6x6 albums that the happy couple can add photo's to the pages. A-Z albums are such a treasure.

Itsy Bitsy Spider

Awhile back, I hosted a swap - it was to be a 2 page 9x9 layout - you were to put a story that you love to read with your kids... This was one of my all-time favorite swaps. i did 2 different stories so that i could have two completed books for my girls.

Celebrate your love of reading and create a memory book... imagine, a storyteller (me) making a book about storytelling!! Love it! Places for your pictures or journalling - what a great gift to a new family as well.

Gather with Grace 4 1/2" × 4 1/2" Card

Wishes: Corner Shop™

Materials Needed
D1369 My Acrylix® Delightful Things
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1217 2 - Antiqued Copper Brads
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit

Paper Dimensions
Base 4 1/2" × 9" Cocoa Cardstock
A 4" × 4" Twilight B&T Duos® Paper
B 3/4" × 4 1/2" Cocoa Cardstock
C 2 1/4" × 2 1/4" Large Floral B&T Duos® Paper (back side)
Helpful Hints

Use these helpful hints to assemble the card featured above. For more detailed information on how to assemble the featured card, refer to the Wishes: Corner Shop™ pattern.

* Using Cocoa ink, stamp the large corner image in the top left corner of piece A, stamp the sentiment in the center of piece C, and stamp the vine border along the center of piece B.
* Using Cocoa ink and second generation stamping, stamp the large flower in the bottom right corner of piece C.
* Using the piercing tool, create a row of five holes along the bottom of piece C, placing them about 1/2" from the bottom.
* Assemble the card according to the pattern on page 39.
* Attach two brads in the top left corner of piece C.

My Creations Cube

Had some fun with this one, love all the color and had some of this paper in my "leftover" pile and it just said work it.... so I did.
My Creations Cube - Z1152 - $6.25

Arizona layout

this layout is of me & the girls in Arizona. It is on the wall in the sunroom - love it!

Soooooooo Excited!!!

I now have my Lia Sophia website up and running!!

Super excited as the Jewellery is amazing. The prices are phenomenal. There are 173 styles $35 & under.... 339 styles $50 & under...
now, you know why I became an Advisor - you can own some of the hottest accessories out there, even the stars love to wear Lia Sophia.

You can complement your wardrobes, increase style while watching the budget. The slides are a fantastic value - the look wonderful on chains, cords and omegas, and can be a distinctive look. Long necklaces can be worn doubled, layered or mixed - get multiple options out of a single piece.

Want a catalog - please contact me so we can make arrangements. Online parties can be held in the comfort of your home as well, so even if you are near or far, you can share in expanding your jewellery collection. Interested in becoming an Advisor (oh you will not regret it), it is $140 + taxes for the month of Sept. (Regular is $165)... that's right - the starter kit you receive has 24 pieces & is over $1100 regular product pricing!!! Now that is a DEAL


Genuine mother-of-pearl, silver baroque filigree, onyx, freshwater pearls, Tiger's eye, quartz, Gold, Silver, Color - something for everyone!!

BLOG hop - Stamp of the Month - September

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is D1375 Treasures a set of 13 stamps. If you have come here from Shannon's Blog, you are on the right path!

BELOW is my Video -
I created an Acrylic Album using a paper pack & Stamp Set...

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This month we have over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

D1375, Acrylic Album, Heat embossing, School Zone paper pack, My Stickease, brads, ribbon, accessories, ink

Please look around my site and if you see something you like, great... If you are looking for something in particular then just ask... it is probably complete, just not posted. I LOVE creating & helping others find their inner artist!


Now "Hop" on over to Brenda's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the September SOTM is only available until September 30th. Contact me to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!
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If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, click HERE for a complete list of participating blogs.

Strawberry delicious...

So, Christina comes running on in here yesterday and voila!!!! strawberries, whipcream and sprinkled with a cinnamon, chocolate & sugar grind (yep all 3 lovely ingredients)... nummalicious... next some raspberries & cream... fresh picked...

School Supplies 2008 to 2009

WOW... it is that time of year again... here is all the goodies labeled and ready to be packed... can't believe there are only 2 more "big sleeps" until we get up at a set time and catch the bus in the morning... when I say We... I mean Christina... ack, grade 5... wow!!

Here's to a fabulous year of education - thanks to all those fabulous teachers who help mold her and listen to me, help me when I am feeling helpless with school work, guide me with ways to help her study & don't get too annoyed with my "interference". I truly do appreciate the work even if sometimes it doesn't come out that way! Cheers to all the educators in our kids' lives and huge THANKS - you are AWESOME!

Beet Leaf Holopchi

mmmmmmmm nummy!!! The only description for this.

I love these! Married into a Ukrainian family, new nothing about the food & culture but after 10 years (just about 11) of marriage... well I have not only participated and made perogies i am now the "Awesomest Holopchi" baker ... (Quote from my family - yep, i am still grinning).

here are some pic's... now we are just waiting for the cream to arrive from the store to hear... and these little nummers are going to be soaked in a garlic butter, fresh dill, whipping cream bath... can it get any better... yep, eat them with your family while you still have more cooking in the oven!! much love and eat well!

Bus Frame

created this Bus frame and it is ready for Christina's 1st day of Grade 5... wow.. my baby is growing up tooo fast!