Happy Monday!

WOW...the rest of last week just flew by. Many crazy stories....all I have to say is SQUIRREL...yikes...can't wait til that story is resolved.

On Saturday, I had an awesome workout with RICO...meet MEME for brunch...did a bit of shopping/errand running and ended up getting home around 4pm just in time to meet the squirrel guy. WOW...where did the day go.

I got all the cards prepared for my workshop on Sunday....Here is one of them. Sunday was alot of fun....good times....and then off to the rents for dinner.

When I got home I made another mailbox....now just two left. I finally found some envies to put inside of them, as one of the guys wants 30 envies and 30 inserts so he can write something for each day...awe cute....and then for my boss I need to make 6 cards with envies to put inside for his wife to use.

Anyways...here's to Monday!

Happy Wednesday!

Here it is...the middle of the week. Where has it gone?? Monday was a normal typical sleepy but busy day at work. Lots happening...lots to do....Tuesday showed up, and Heather and I went to go see Inkheart - thank goodness for the free pass. It wasn't a horrible movie...it was nice to escape for a couple of hours with no interruptions.

Today...I will be heading out during lunch to go to craft shopping, I have a couple of coupons and a gift card wahoo....I am looking for a border punch for my valentine's day cards...I need to finish the mailboxes that have been ordered, and I need find some small envies that will fit inside them for my one custom order...but there is time.

I need to get my cards together for my workshop on Sunday. I got all the orders sorted with their new stamps....and I have a ton to cut out not only for me, but for Cindy. So that's what I will be doing the next week or so during lunch. I need to get some more empty cd cases to store them in....and Cyn wants some too....so hopefully I'll get enough interest to order a case of 200.

So here's to getting everything done!!!

Just a Note....

So the weekend....

Friday was well Friday...the day couldn't have gone by any faster or slower...ugh...my last day on the phones for the week. Finally!

Saturday....was work out with RICO...we started earlier as the Cobras were training that day...had a great workout...then went to meet the DIVA for breakfast at Julia's. Was yummy! Had a great visit....headed home, Talked to MEME set a time for next Saturday to get together for bday/christmas/valentines etc, then did a few errands...then just chilled.

Sunday up with a migraine...didn't go to church...just laid low, took a couple of naps, did a few things, went grocery shopping...watched a bit of TAPS/GHI - all RICO's fault...and then went to bed.

On Sunday it was my nephew's 18th bday....wow...who knew...anyways...I made him a set of cards with a music theme...its pretty hard to tell in the scan, but the black paper is debossed with a music sheet (gotta luv the cuttlebug folders)...I used a just rite stamper individual that said Just a Note and had music notes on the other end to make the cards...so hopefully, he will like them, along with the cash money and movie ticket!

Finally

WOW...Wednesday was a blur. It was a very busy day...with lots of surprises and frustrations. My courtesy copy of the magalouge didn't show up...the ups man didn't show up...but I still had a great day.

BUT Today....the gods were smiling on me. The UPS man came and dropped off a box of magalouges for me and my courtesy copy was in there as well.

I am sooo excited about the Magalouge....so many cute stamp sets....some okay 3 sets are on the way to me....and I most likely will order another 3 or 4. I am soo impressed with this magalouge...i hope that the new catalog in late June is just as impressive....it was a good inpiration day.

I've got a busy Friday, Saturday and Sunday coming up. Friday...work as usual, then I've got a few errands to run. I want to decorate the sales office with hearts etc for Valentine's Day...and I need to stop by the floral supply to get some clear bags. I am going to be doing a stamping project for Sabrina for some of her clients. We are putting together Valentine bags for them, and I will be using my Just Rite Stampers to customize them....I'll take a picture for sure. I've got to go and look for some empty cd cases...to see if I can find a deal on them...new stamps coming need storage for them...lol...and what else....oh yeah....Saturday...workout with RICO, brunch with Diva...then home to do "stuff" around the apartment. Sunday, church and then I'm gonna stay at home...and just relax....

Here's to a happy Friday!
c

Murphy Stikes

UGH....

So here is how it played out....My 4 bundles of magalouges just departed Salt Lake City with a delivery date of Wednesday.....yeah right....we'll see....my courtesy copy is still not here.

Did you hear me?? IT'S STILL NOT HERE.

What the French.......toast.....ugh so so very frustrated....Heather was wonderful and called me last night after she got home from the Movie...to do a play by play of the magalouge and even scanned a few pages that hadn't been posted yet....so nice....anyways......I can't wait to get it...

My two huge orders still haven't shipped yet...but there's hope...I called the home office and asked what day the were shipping from....and they said last tuesday...so i placed everything on Wednesday....as long as it ships by Friday I should be safe for my hostess club....ugh...the other gals are here at work so that's no biggie on the time frame.

Dinner was soooo yummy - panera bread has some awesome soups and now they list the calories....i know it's a good thing...but sometimes you just don't want to know, know what I mean??? Oh well....

Anyways...the movie Bride Wars was very funny....we had a blast...I did sneak two cans of dt dr pepper into the theatre...but really there was like 5 other people in there....so that was nice to have a free movie and a free soda....

It snowed this morning....what the??? LOL....ugh this winter weather....and the freaking contractor dude finally called me back....and he hopes to be done this next weekend, he said he'd call on Monday....ugh.....will it ever be finished????

Anyways.....here's to a ups delivery, a courtesy copy magalouge and shipping news for my big stamp orders....

What a FUN weekend....

WOW....did it ever go by sooo fast. I had a fun trip to Paperzone on Friday night and got all the stuff for the mailboxes I needed....hit the grocery store for a couple of things...and then homeward I was.

The night was pretty relaxing...and the it was Saturday....

Up and out to see RICO who killed me....seriously...who knew that tugboat ropes were that heavy...dude...seriously killed me....then I went and hit Walmart for a few things...including a cool veggie tray to go holder...for a freakin $5...such a dea....I know I have professed to hate Walmart - but every since I got hooked on their cranberry/apple sugar free crystal lite type of drink...I've been going...and I even found a package of chocolate covered pomagrants for pops.

I headed home, but stopped at the office to see if my TAC NEW Magalouge was there....bummer dude SO NOT THERE....ugh....then home to get ready for the potluck....got everything ready and then headed to the Ronda's. We had such a fun time....the kids were fun and crazy...just like I like it....then home again....

Sunday...the usual....headed to the 'rents' and indexed and cut all of pops stamps for him....and then a little dinner and homeward....and time to get ready for Monday Monday Monday.

Watched a little tv...and yes I did watch...the trainwreck of a show...Rock of Love Tour Bus...ugh...unbelieveable...lol...and then time for Monday...

Traffice sucked...but it was very cold and sunny....got to work....and NO Magalouge...so hopefully it would be here at lunchtime....ugh...NO SUCH LUCK...and then I checked ups to see where my big bundle of them were as they are supposed to be delivered on Wednesday...what the freak...they are "EXCEPTION ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS" in Salt Lake City of all places...ugh....oh well...

Getting ready to head out....heading to Issy to see Bride Wars with Heather....and gonna stop at Panera for some yummy soup before the movie....I'll report the location of the MIA Magalouge...the sad thing is Heather's arrived at her house today....SO MY SHOULD BE HERE TOMORROW....Unless Murphy Stikes...

More JustRite Cards

YEAH ME!!! I did it!!! Wahoo....so keeping up with my resolutions!!! I finished Ronda's bday card and set of cards....woot woot! I just have Alan's bday card to make, and the card sets for Brom and Danen as well as cards....and an Anniversary card for the 'rents'....for February...

Here they are....and I am loving how fun and easy these are...I'm gonna start making two of each kind I make for me and add my initial...then I'll always have a variety of cards!

I'm excited for the weekend.....I need to try and pick up a couple more mailboxes to decorate...if none are to be had that's okay...I have enough...but I'd like a few more. I need to get paper to decorate said mailboxes...paperzone here we come....everyone loves the brown and pink palette...me too!!!

AND....I've got a RICO workout...we are gonna start doing the circuit again...so need that....ugh...so tired of this blah blah blah I'm in...and then I have a bit of grocery shopping to do...veggie tray for Ronda's and my cottage cheese ranch dip....yipppeee I haven't made that in ages....and then a little clean up around the apt...to Ronda's and then....

Sunday...church and the 'rents' I have lots of stamps to index and cut and dad has some that need to be done as well...so hopefully, while I index, he'll start to cut his...and then I've got phones all next week so I will be able to cut out my stamps...yeah so many to do before my new batch shows up....and

THE NEW MAGALOGE....cross between a cataloge and magazine what??? I got the ups shipping info they will be here on WEDNESDAY!!! YEAH!.....and hopefully my courtesy copy will be here Saturday or Sunday....I've seen a sneak peek of a cupcake set....it's on my list to purchase....lol...

Anyways here's to a great Friday and weekend.....

When it needs to be easy and "Justrite"

So as part of my NEW YEARS resolutions in 2009...it is to be more prepared regarding the people I care about and their birthdays.

I so far have been 3 for 3 this month...with two left to go...I have had 3 people at work who have had birthdays so far this month....for two of the guys, I have made handmade birthday cards...for the girl..who's bday is today...I not only made her a card, but I made her a dozen personalized cards using my new favorite stamps made by Justrite Stampers.

It seems some time ago...perhaps October I got obsessed....along with my dear friend/partner in crime when it comes to all things crafty...and purchased some items from Justrite Stampers. The first thing I got was the 1 5/8 circle, a times new roman alpha set, some borders, a small alpha set. My purpose...to make all of my account executives holiday gifts...of personalized notecard set with the station info....and they went over like HUGE....seriously....which was soo cool...to make something, have it appreciated and actually stay in budget for the holidays!!! Since then, I have purchased a curlz alpha kit during the buy one get one and gave the other set to the craft friend..tee hee...and then I was given a gift of the large harmony II circle with borders and the baking set as well as a couple of other individual stamps...for the holidays from one of my wonderful account executives....so I am in love love love with this...they make easy gifts that are personalized so easily.

I used 5 12x12 sheets of paper (2 solid, 3 patterened all with a shimmer oh so pretty) and 8 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 white and made, 12 personalized cards, a birthday card and a belly band for the clear plastic box...I found some pretty gray satin ribbon...and off I went....making the cards....here is a scan of the birthday card and the plastic box which holds the 12 cards and the belly band..which was so easy to make...I used left overs and then the border/center from Justrite and the "S" is from the Curlz set....so easy so fun...I am hooked.

I will also be making a set of cards for my dear friend Ronda who's bday is this weekend, and we are having a potluck on Saturday night to celebrate, I'll take pictures of that one...it will be more of a "Playful" palette...with blues and greens...anyways...here are the ones I made for Sabrina...now just to make Alan his bday card...and then it's time to get ready to make stuff for my nephews...And poor MEME...I have not only her stuff from her bday, but her holiday stuff...ugh....I'm gonna wait and give it all to her when I see here at the end of the month....

HAPPY 2009

So dear blog readers - if there are any left out there:

YES I have been a bad bad blogger
YES it is a NEW YEAR
YES we have a new President
YES it is a new day

So...here's to getting back into the blogging habit

Happy Boo Day....

WOW...what a week. It's been a rough one...but I have managed to make it through....barely.

I am still wearing my glasses...and hating life....I am sure I'll get over that....some day.

I did get my hair done...and it is fabulous...even Bruce loves it....those of you who know about Bruce know that is a BIG DEAL....

I finished my halloween cards and did get them mostly in the mail....I have a few left to hand deliver....but what the heck....they are done.... The Halloween cards use the set Spooktacular from The Angel Company - I also used cuttlebug pumpkin harvest folder and Martha Stewart's Drippy Goo border punch...couldn't resist....

I made a bunch of bags filled with candy....made a ton of them actually, and they were well recieved and it was fun - and yes last minute...I finished them just before handing them out today....seriously...lol....the treat bags use the set Sweet Goodies from the Angel Company and on the back I used a label to close them and it said...You've been BOO'd! Happy Halloween from Chan....too fun!!!

ANYWAY....drug boy and I have had our ups and downs this week....I am hoping for a nice peaceful regrouping weeekend.....I'm gonna do a bit of retail therapy tonight and pick up some yummy soup for dinner and watch a movie....

Then....Saturday....workout with RICO and Heather....and go from there....

Anyways....enjoy!

Whirlwind of a weekend

WOW...I survived.

Friday was a normal busy day...Saturday started off - totally WEIRD...Lets just say RANDOM. Got a phone call from a tenant about a car that was blocking our driveway...What the French Toast! Seriously.

So after calling a tow company and then being told to call 911 non-emergency line then sifting through the phone tree I finally got a live person. Seriously....SO I reported the vehicle, gave the lic plate number and told them the address and that both airbags had been deployed...they said they would send someone out....wow....

I then finished doing what I needed to do and got ready to see RICO...Heather was gonna meet me there....made it down to the studio and got my butt handed to me...seriously....then I followed Heather to the Gluten Free Bakery in Maple Valley. Where everything was really really expensive....however, we did purchase a pumpkin bread mini loaf....okay....really?

We headed to Heather's where we proceeded to eat said Gluten Free Pumpkin Loaf....yeah...smelled really really good....taste...okay...texture....chalky....Robert laughed sooo hard at us....oh well...had to try it!

We then headed to Jessica's for a Pampered Chef cooking show. What a totally fun time. I am going to have a catalog party....so if you need any Pampered Chef just let me know...totally learned about my pizza stone since I bought it a year ago and have never taken it out of the box...seriously...ugh....so I'm all fired up to use it....then we headed back to Heathers for a bit...and then I was off to my next event....

After getting home, I got ready and make a salad for our fellowship potluck dinner and pumpkin carving extravaganza. I did not get a pumpkin. I am regretting it now...next time for sure. It was fun to watch the kids with the pumpkins. My camera is driving me crazy...my battery is not staying charged....so I've got another rechargeable battery pack coming....so no pictures to share...drat drat drat!

Anyways....we had yummy steak tacos and salad and such...then it was home for a nice rest of the evening....

Sunday was a full day.....I went to church and stayed after for a bit...trying to get sign ups for our scrappin event on the 22nd of November....Need to let MEME know about it....and then I headed to the office to do a bit of cleaning - we are getting new carpet and paint and I needed to do a bit of clean up...and it was easier to do it when know one was there...seriously!

Then off home I went. I showed the unfinished apartment to a gal....and then well that pretty much was Sunday....

Monday has been pretty good. I emptied a few drawers of my desk at work, and did a bit more of cleaning and organizing...its always good to just do it....and especially with the new paint and such it will look really nice.

Have a wonderful evening!

So Happy It's Thursday Edition

Hello People!!

YEAH it's Thursday...and I carpooled today....yeah!!! Today has been much calmer, altho there have been meetings, and of course...Damon's show...but all in all it's been a great day!!

I decided to post the five remaining cards for you today....

This happy little daisy? is from the So Sweet set from The Angel Company...I used the flower bloom cuttlebug background and used the clear stardust which you can't see...happy card.

This next card I used the love peace hope cuttlebug background and the Trendy Holiday Tags from the Angel Company. When I got this cuttlebug background, I was afraid to use it, I didn't want to "cover up" the words...but I think this layout with the stamp works perfectly!

The next card uses the textile cuttlebug folder (awe cuttle love) and the Just Because set along with Treasure It both from the Angel Company - I have used this combo a couple of different times, but each time, I change it up a bit....love this card so much!!!

The next card is a card that dear Heather came up with for WAG...I had to just crack up....after she put it together she came over one day for lunch and was debating how to do the ornament...I love the final outcome!!! It uses the Joy of Christmas from the Angel Company and I lightly sprayed glacier glimmer mist on the dark green paper....love the effect!

And last but certainly not least....the Owl returns...from the Fall Fun set from The Angel Company minus the santa hat. I made this card first, but then added the hat to make the other card.

Hope everyone has enjoyed the last edition of cards.....I'll have to get better pictures...I've just been using my scanner as my camera is having issues....well really downloading has been an issue...hopefully I'll get it fixed soon!

What the?? Wednesday

WOWZERS....another crazy day in radio land...but fun. The sales people had their one-day fire sale...and that ended up being a lot of fun and a lot of extra work for me. Lucy had me keep track of all the orders for all the stations.....mega work....but good.

There was pizza a plenty around during lunch time....and then more dialing for dollars. At 3pm I headed into the studio to screen calls for Damon's show....no calls...oh well, there's always tomorrow...please call people....

Anyways....here are 3 more cards from this weekend....

The first card Ornamental Joy from The Angel Company uses a technique from WAG...it's an embossed resist with Walnut Inks - Cornflower....I also lightly sprayed some Glacier Glimmer Mist on the dark navy cardstock....I am loving that stuff....I know I know....Heather...you were right!!! The card is actually all blue...but apparently the scanner thought it looked purply.

The next card is a card inspired from Heather Scott using Sweet Goodies from the Angel Company....I changed it up a bit...and used a punched flower instead of a felt flower....and I stamped the circles on the back as well...gives it a different kind of feel....it was a hit on Saturday for sure!

And last but not least, is the Train Collage by the Angel Company. I borrowed the layout from a dear friend Jessica...hi Jessica! BUT I changed the papers....she had done the card in a trade last year sometime....the technique is spotlight brayering....and I just love how it looks....

Have a great rest of the day, I'm off to do a bit of shopping!

Crazy Days

Tuesday...what a day...and it's not even over yet....as promised I will show you 3 more cards from this weekend.

Here's an oldie but a goodie..."Let It Snow" by the Angel Company....I think I have made over 250 cards using this image. I used it last year for a couple of classes, some christmas cards, and this year for my hostess club as well as I made 100 cards for Cards for the troops....I just love how you can just stamp it, nothing else is really needed, a little snowflake cuttlebug background and a touch of ribbon. It is a favorite....

The next is the Gerber Daisy another by the Angel Company - I used it for my WAG trade and yet by changing a few things....it totally changes the look. I believe this is one of the first stamps I ever purchased from the Angel Company from my now upline Char. Hi Char!!

And finally, the caterpillar from SO Sweet by the Angel Company....it's funny, my dear buddie Heather hates this set, and I got it not really sure when or why...but I did....so I challenged myself to make a card using it for WAG for our ATC (Artist Trading Card) and it turned out pretty cute....for this version, I used the Leafy branch cuttlebug embossing folder....and you probably can't see it, but I used the gelly roll clear stardust on the antena and eyelashes...

Anyways, today was day two of answering the phones as a call screener for one of our live radio shows....it's pretty fun we'll see how that goes...and there was a trip to Bellevue Art and Frame to purchase the gelly roll clear stardust pens....I got all the gals from worked hooked on them on Saturday so off I went to purchase 6 - 2packs....lol...it was crazy the guy thought I was cra-zy..lol...anyways....

peace

Let the craftiness begin

WOW...what a weekend!! I had 2 seperate outings if you will....card making wise. On Saturday the gals from work all got together at Miss G's condo in the clubhouse. I prepared 7 different cards and they did a stamp a stack...4 cards for $5.oo. What a fun day that was. While Laura, Miss G and Chris made cards, I helped Cindy make 32 of a holiday card and 8 sets of 8 notecards, in addition, she also put together an additional 8 cards from the stack....Wowzers....it was lots of fun.....

here is one of the cards from Saturday - right now it is my "new" favorite...I am sure it will be back again in some other project!!

Then on Sunday - my Everett Hostess Club got together....and we did 7 holiday cards. I showed them a couple of new techniques that were used on 3 of the cards....so after the techniques were done....they started making cards....I actually put together a set as well....as my dad didn't stay to stamp...he washed my car and changed the oil instead...so I gave him the set...fair trade right???? LOL...anyways....one of my new obsessions...is the marvy snowflake punches...I got the yellow and blue one.....In the card below, I punched the snowflake out of Kraft paper and then using the essential glue pad, attached glitter to it. All stamps, papers and inks are from the Angel Company. Contact me if you see something you like.

Enjoy!

Library Pocket Obsession

About a month ago, Heather and I saw a really cut "dates to remember" book made out of library pockets. We really thought it was cute and wanted to make one. SO we emailed the gal and got really no help...so we hit up the good ole google and found library pockets in a package of 12 for like $4 each...then we found a quickutz revolution die on ebay and then a coluzzle template.


I ended up getting the ebay die (which I need to re-list) which when it arrived was way way too small....and then the coluzzle. I decided to make it and teach it to the gals from work at our September gathering....I did all the prep work and only charged $10 each. Really I should have charged $15 for all the prep I did....but none the less - it was fun....The sample I did, I used several different shades of paper....so I had planned on making myself a new one. Well....I didn't start it til the other day....to which a co-worker (What up "L"man) asked if he could purchase it to give to his boss for boss' day....yeah Lucy!! Anyways.....so here is the finished product. I still have to assemble mine....




All paper and stamps are from The Angel Company. The final picture is a snap shot of the acrylic box that I dressed up with a paper band, ribbon and buttons....I can't wait to make more of these bands.....Heather...we might have to order more boxes!!!



Enjoy!

HOPE

As you all are aware, it's October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month....

This card I am posting today, I made a month ago, for my trade card at WAG (Western Angel Gathering) it was inspired by a wonderful lady who found out that she has breast cancer. My father asked me to make her a card, and so I came up with this a take on a card by Heather Scott....and made not only her card, but a card for each of the attendees of WAG.

All images and supplies are from The Angel Company.

Enjoy! And remember...wear PINK proudly!

A FUN-TASTIC Weekend

WAHOO!!!

What a great weekend! I had a very crazy week dealing with some stuff at the apartment building and work...but heck what's new...lol....and I got ready for a fabulous day of crafting on Saturday.

I got up - and ready and left the apt by 7:10 - headed to Rico's got there about 8 - worked out...got my butt handed to me on a platter....and then some....had a fun time tho as always...lol...I think I told him I hated him and that he sucked to which he just laughed at me...go figure...lol...then I was off....

I headed to the office where I went to the building next door and took a shower and got ready...then off in the car again up to Mill Creek to meet my gals from my Everett Hostess Club. I got there by 11 and set up by 11:30...we had such a blast. MEME came to join the fun...yeah MEME!!!

We made two projects (a) a Holiday Planner and (b) a stationary set... and then just crafted..and laughed and had a great time.

I then headed up to the "rents" and showed Mom how to use her George Foreman grill...we had a great dinner....and then it was time to head home...

On Sunday off I was to church, then I did a bit of grocery shopping - then home...a little craft organizing and a little tv watching and just relaxing....

I've got lots of stuff - craft wise to work on this week...to get ready for this weekend...it will be fun for sure....

Happy Monday!!!

Random-ness

So today has been a typical day....reports, phones, invoices, recaps, counter displays etc...

I have been craving gluten tho...I want real fluffy bread....in th worst way....but let's carry on.

SO I called DIVA...and in the midst of our conversation....I say to her:

ME - Why won't TAR (The Annoying Renter) either die or move out.

DIVA - You must have been very bad...with don to deserve it

ME - Why yes I was very very very bad....and hummm I really don't regret it...

HA

SO my happy, crazy, sad memories....

Keeping Calm and Carrying On...

more later

Is it October already????

WOW...where did the summer go? It was fast, furious, frustrating but definately FUN!

Major events that happened in no particular order....

survived Music Fest
survived WAG
survived RICO moving and only working out 1 time per week
surviving the fact that drug boy moved to freakin Chicago
saw my sweet grandma
my brother and his family visited from Miami
my uncle from Australia also stopped by
my stamping business has taken off and now I have monthly stamp club meetings yeah!
I cut my hair short
I've hung out with all my best buds, DIVA, MEME, Heather, Cynthia & Em and the DIVA Kitty!
Got a new property manager
the Canadian moved oh Canada....lol
I made a really cool Elvis wedding card....
got commissioned to make some cool 70th bday cards
got a new cool phone Instinct
and I'm going to Phantom tonight!!! Which is a long long story...ugh cliff notes...I was supposed to go opening night (I had free media tickets) BUT it was on Sept 11 - and I was to be in Salem...go figure...but by a wing and a prayer and lots of cash money...I'm going tonight!

AND for the record...I think I've only broke down into tears less than 6 times! Yeah me!!!

peace