Well,

I'm baaa-aack!

Today was the second day that I've spent in the store in the last month. I know that some of you noticed that I was not around a lot over the holidays. 3 reasons.

I wanted to make Miles' first Christmas the best possible. (It was)

I had a bitchin' flu. The kind that really lasts.

And finally, a dear friend, Pamela Hilderman passed away.

But I am back! And it feels good. It was nice to see some familiar faces in the store today, but best of all... I'm scrapbooking. I never really stopped, I've been going at it pretty steady, soI have lots to post. I guess I just fell off the "Blogging Wagon". But I am back! And promising (Promising!) lots of layouts to come.... lots of new products... and lots of pictures of my babe (deal with it!)

Yes, we're still doing classes....

And lot's of other fun stuff too....

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More....

For Valentine's Day. This line called Sweetie Pie from boBunny is pretty cute. And double-sided (which instantly wins me over). Look for matching stickers! Now in-store!

Did I mention I a sucker for anything Pink & Green?

New & Cute!

The Crazy 4 U line from Flair arrived today. Love love love.

We've all brought in some other "lovey" goodies to match. Now I just need to make my husband smile for a picture ;)

If you're lucky.........

... and quick! Last I heard there were still 5 spots left.

Sign Up! You won't be sorry!

We'll be there with great Make&Takes, lots of prizes and of course great new products! Join us and 150 scrapbookers in this great cause!

If you can't say anything nice...

...then don't say anything at all. Please.

To whomever is writing mean comments on the blog, please stop. Or at least stop posting them anonymously.You don't have to read my blog. You don't have to shop at my store. And I feel silly for even having to write this.

I'm so excited....

...and I just can't hide it.

The Slice Personal Cordless Cutter arrived in our store today.

So, naturally I took one home to have a play. I love it.

The downside is definitely the adhesive. It is mildy annoying. And I would recommend buying the large glass mat (it's just easier) But this thing is small (easy to take to a crop!), and super easy to use. And it's cordless (rechargeable batteries) so you don't have to be next to a plug in. Plus you get a lot on the cartridges that are only $45. (Much better than Cricut).

For more on this cool new machine check out whyslice.com

or pick it up in store for

$169.99 but only until January 5th

after that it's regular price ($199.99)

Sorry.

Kim so sweetly (or not) pointed out that it has been a month since I last updated my blog. What can I say? I've been busy. You should check out the last couple classes we have before Christmas. They're good. Sign up. You won't be sorry.

Last night I taught a class. Full House! And I had a great time. It was nice to see some ladies that I hadn't seen for a while (Lori, Angie, Tara & Karen).

So here I am updating my blog. And I have nothing to say. So I am taking this "assignment" that Kim gave me. All of the things I have done are in bold. We might just have some things in common.

100 Things To Do (the First 50).

1. Start Your Own Blog

2. Sleep Under The Stars

3. Play in a School Band

(The flute. I hated it.)

4. Visit Hawaii

5.Watch a Meteor Shower

6. Give more than you can afford to a charity.

7. Go to Disneyland

(Three times and counting. I love Disneyland!)

8. Climb a Mountain

(I was a climber when I was younger. And we hike a bit now too!)

9. Held a praying Mantis

(No. But I am giving myself this one becuase I've licked the bum of an ant. Long story.)

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee Jumped

12. Visited Paris

(France yes. Paris no.)

13. Watched a lighting storm at sea

14. Teach yourself and art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

(Sabina Nessie. My Cabbage Patch! Thanks Kim!)

16. Had food poisoning

(No matter how hungry you are, microwaving a three day old sub is a BAD idea)

17. Gone to top of Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

(Tomatoes! And herbs every year.)

19. See the Mona Lisa

20. Sleep on an overnight train

21. Pillow fight

22. Hitch hike

(Shhhh. Don't tell my mom!)

23. Take a sick day when you're not sick

(Shhhh. Don't tell myslef.)

24. Build a snow fort

(Winter. 1996. KJ. Mellie. Jenna. Paul. Kerray & I. Best fort ever built. IN THE WORLD.)

25. Hold a lamb

26. Go skinny dipping

(This summer. And every summer with my hubby at the cabin. And several less worthy boys before him..... say what you will.)

27. Run a marathon

(I'm running a 5kn race this weekend. So by 2050 I should be marathon ready!)

28. Ride a gondola in Venice

(I'm giving myself this one too, becuase I've done it in the Swiss Alps. Even better.)

29. See a total eclipse

30. Watch sunrise & set

(Turtle Lake Sask. I love you)

31. Hit a home run

32. Go on a cruise

33. See Niagara Falls

34. Visit the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Visit an Amish community

36. Learn a new language

(Bisa bichara Bahasa Indonesian. Sedikit saja. Bet you didn't know that!)

37. Have enough money to be Satisfied

38. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

39. Go rock climbing

(I was on a team. I was! And one year I was even MVP. I regret getting out of that. I really enjoyed it.)

40. See Michelangelos's "David"

41. Sing Karaoke

(If you happened to be at BoDiddlys in Red Deer in 2001 then you might have witness the most pathetic "Back In The Saddle" you've ever heard.)

42. See the Old Faithful geyser Erupt

(I remember waiting for this to happen when I was a kid. And I was soooo bored and my dad was so excited and kept saying "Any minute now....just you wait! This si going to be awesome!" I thought he was so lame. And then it happened. And he was right.)

43. Buy a stranger a meal

44. Visit Africa

45. Walk on a beach in the moonlight

(not so much walked on, as "made-out" on)

46. Be transported in an Ambulance

47. Have your portrait painted

(By a cartoonist???)

48. Go deep sea fishing.

49. See the Sistine Chapel

50. See the Eiffel Tower.

Got Classes?

We totally do. Here is a preview of a few up & comings...

Accordion Tag Album with Susan Tutt.
(pictured above)
Susan is new to our store this month! Lots of her work has been published so we are lucky to have her in our workshop! Sign up for this great little project on Wednesday, November 19th. The Class Fee is $12 (for members) and the Kit Fee is approx. $13.

"Little Reminder" Station with Michelle Gier

(pictured above)

This is adorable. And it makes an excellent teachers or caregivers gift (Christmas is coming!).

Class Fee is $5 and Kit Fee is approx. $8

" Christmas Peekaboo Mini Album" With Michelle Gier

(pictured above)

A perfect place to tuck away all of those Christmas photos. (Michelle's features pictures of her daughter's Christmas recital). This chipboard & acrylic is adorable & could be a brag book for Grandma! Give it full or pictures or leave it to be filled.

Class Fee $10 & Kit Fee approx. $20

My Little Pumpkin

We had such a great first Halloween. A little trick-or-treating, a little pumpkin carving & a little napping! Watch for lots of layouts to come!

Because...

... not everyone appreciates a hand-made card.

Don't get me wrong. I do. I appreciate a hand-made card. But you'll slave away at them this year, and send them to a handful of people, who just don't. They just don't. So instead of spending $6 on a handmade card, give them the digital version. It still has your own personal touch, but isn't nearly as expensive or time consuming. I am sending 15 of them. And then 20 hand made cards. I've made my list, and checked it twice.

It's time for you to do the same and sign up for our Digital Christmas Card Class on Thursday November 6th. Bring a Laptop & get creative!

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