Do you know the name of this stamp set?

Here's a card made with a stamp set that doesn't get used enough I think. If you can tell me the name of this set (no peaking, you're on the honour system here!) I will send you a free little gift.

I will send a gift to everyone who posts the correct answer before Monday, March 5th. Post your guess in the comments, and you must include your email address. Guessers who do not include their email address will be out of luck - sorry.

Enjoy the card.

I'm totally weird!

You Are 60% Weird

You're so weird, you think you're *totally* normal. Right? But you wig out even the biggest of circus freaks!

How Weird Are You?

I didn't think I was that weired!

Have to share

I work with some great gals. Tuesday was my birthday and they surprised me.

There was cake, flowers and a home made card (made on the computer - but it's still special!)

Check out the flowers.

It's coming to an end

Sell-A-Bration ends February 26th

and so does

the $137 Starter Kit Special and

the Winter Mini Catalog

email me now to get in on any of these offers.

Stay tuned for the new Spring Mini catalog and the fantabulous March Special!

Wonder what I've been up to?

I've been stamping! Yes, that's right. Stamping! Imagine that! I'm making swap cards for the Holland Michigan Spring Seminar. It's in 2 weeks so I'm stamping like mad. There's usually about 400-500 Stampin' Up! Demonstrators at this event. I wont be swapping with all of them, but I hope to be able to swap with about 100. That means I have 100 cards to complete before March 2nd. Hope I can find the time this weekend!

Here's 2 of my swap cards. Enjoy.

Go Bears!

Ok, most of you who know me know that I am not much into sports. But I can't help but root for the home team, Chicago Bears today as they go head to head with the Indianapolis Colts! We're having a small family gathering today, but I'm sure the neighbors will hear us cheering!

Bittersweet

As I type my son is loading up the car with his belongings. He's moving out (again) tonight. I'm a little meloncholy about this because I've really enjoyed spending time with my son and grandson. I hadn't gotten to spend as much time as I would have liked with Jaiden so I have taken full advantage. It was nice having Jonathan around as well.

On the other hand - I get my house back. No more Cheerios or pizza sauce on my floor. No more midnight (and 2am and 4am etc.) feedings! No more need to turn the tv up to a volume over the screaming child.

And I'll be able to really get back to business. Starting tomorrow, stamping with Sandy - then who knows what I'll throw out there!

I am excited and sad at the same time. Does anyone understand that?

Next Card Class

Here's a card we'll be making at my next card class. It's actually a copy of a card made by Patty Bennett. Stampin' Up! posted it on Stamper's Showcase - one of the many features of the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Web Site. I get alot of ideas from there!





I think this is a really cute card. What about you? Leave me a comment - and if you'd like information on my next class, Email Me

Oh, I forgot to mention that this card uses the Tagger's Dozen and Small Sayings stamp sets as well as the Loves Me Designer Series paper (which I am totally in love with!)

I've been tagged.

Someone figured out how to get me to post on my blog. Ask me a bunch of nonsense questions and I jump! I've been tagged by My friend Corinna.



A - Available or Taken: Taken
B - Best Friend: My husband Frank
C - Cake or Pie: Can't a girl have both?
D - Drink of Choice: Diet Pepsi or water
E - Essential item you use everyday: toothbrush
F - Favorite Color: this changes frequently, but often it's a shade of pink
G - Gummy Bears or Worms: If I have to pick one, I guess it would be Bears
H - Hometown: London Ontario but I sometimes still call Chicago home
I - Indulgence: Nanaimo Bars!
J - January or February: February
K - Kids & Names: One son, Jonathan
L - Life is incomplete without: Family
M - Marriage Date: July 22, 2000
N - Number of Siblings: One sister, Cheryl
O - Oranges or Apples: Again, I like them both
P - Phobias or Fears: I am not a big fan of flying, though I was practically raised on an airplane.
Q - Fave Quote: I saw this on a scrapbook page recently "When it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile." I like it!
R - Reason to Smile: My grandson Jaiden
S - Season: Spring
T - Tag 3 or 4 People: Everyone I know has been tagged already! aww man!
U - Unknown fact about me: I was the start Flautist in highschool band!
V - Vegetable you don’t like: Can't think of any!
W - Worst Habit: eating junk food
X - X-rays: wow, lots - teeth more times than I like to think about, chest, ankles, arm
Y - Your Fav Food: it's a toss-up between crab legs and lobster
Z - Zodiac Sign: Aquarious

Sorry Folks!

I haven't had much time to write or be creative lately. My son and his baby have moved in with us. Right after all the stress we had with Christmas and my job at Dollarama. No time in between for rest.

I must say though that I am completely enjoying having my grandbaby here with me. My son too, but Jaiden is just the most adorable thing! here's a picture to prove it:



You can't argue with that now can you?!

I promise to get back to business soon here! In the meantime I hope you are having a fabulous New Year!

Winter Mini Catalog

I am so excited! I cannot wait until December when you get to check out the new Stampin' Up! Winter Mini 2006 catalog! It is simply awesome!

Ok, I must give in! How about a sneak peak? Just a little one though:




Isn't it fabulous! That's just a tiny little taste of what's to come!

The cutest thing!

Here's a picture of my adorable grandson! This was at his First Birthday party. He's just so sweet! I had to share.

Stamp Tip

You can create some very original stamp art by using bleach as an "ink"
on your cards. You can place a folded paper towel onto a plastic plate
and then dampen it with household bleach. You then ink up your stamp
using the bleach and stamp your paper (this works really well on dark
coloured cardstock). It´s worth experimenting with this technique because
this works better on some cardstock than others. -- From Life Tips

Today's Special

I have been remiss in posting regularly lately. Here's a Stampin' Special to make up for it:

Buy 2 packs of cardstock - any size, any color including neutrals, and receive a free adhesive.*

*Note that this special is not available with any other offer.

I hope to get some stamping samples posted soon. I apologize for my absence!

Apple Picking

Last Sunday I had the distinct pleasure of taking my son and the grandkids apple picking. This is something my son and I did when he was young. Now we're carrying the tradition on with his kids - and I love it! It's been so long since I've been apple picking. I can't even explain why I enjoy it so much. The kids had a great time though and I am looking forward to finding time to do some cooking/baking with all these apples!

Here's some photos of our day.

Garfield Scrapbooks

Stamp tip of the week

Stamp Tip:

Yes, you can stamp on velvet! You will need to heat your iron on the
hottest setting. Lay your stamp on your work surface with the rubber side
UP. Then lay your velvet face down on the stamp. Lightly mist the back
of the velvet with water and then press the iron onto the back of the
velvet over the stamp. Hold the iron there for about 20 seconds without
moving the iron around and then lift the iron off. You will be left
with a lovely impression of the stamp!

-- from Lifetips.com

Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Register early for this all day fundraiser for Breast Cancer! On September 23rd we'll be creating cool projects, playing fun games (with prizes) and there will be lots of give aways! All proceeds will be going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation on the day of the "Run for the Cure" (October 1st). I'm donating 20% of all orders placed that day to the Foundation as well! Tell all your friends! Together we can help find a cure!



Register here or call me to purchase your tickets. 519-680-7080

This is so funny, but true!

I found this on another blog. Thought some of my readers my enjoy it. It sure got a laugh out of me!
 

Scrapbooking SNL Parody

Run for the Cure

Most of us have been touched by Breast Cancer in some way. A
friend, relative, co-worker or friend of a friend. Being that we are such a
large group of compassionate woman, I wanted to extend an invitation to you
all to join my National Team and participate in the Run/Walk on October 1st.
There are run locations all over the country. Pick the one closest to you.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is the place
to be on Sunday, October 1, 2006. Join our Carole's Crew team.

Registration is easy! Click on this link to register online and join our
Team. (I am running/walking at the London Ontario location. You can run at
any CIBC Run location in the country.)

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/t.asp?t=69702&l=1

Once you register, you can set up a personal donation page where friends,
family and co-workers can support you. Online donations are quick, easy
and secure!

Visit the website for Team fundraising tips to get you started!
Let's have fun together on Sunday October 1st!

If you would like to support this effort but do not wish (or cannot)
participate in the run, any size donation is welcome! Please visit this link
to help me reach my $2000 goal.

To donate, click here:
https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/p.asp?t=1512796&l=1

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Team Information
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Team Captain - Carole Moore
Team Name - Carole's Crew
Run Location - London

Please visit our Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
Web site for Run Site routes, information on where to pick up Run Kits,
prizes, volunteer opportunities and much more!

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on Sunday,
October 1, 2006.