Almost 2011...wow!

I just wanted to pop in, say "hi" and say a a MASSIVE thank you to those of you who have really toughed it out with me this year.

It's been a rough one, but I can't possibly ever tell you how much it means to me to have such loyal friends, friends who have been there when I needed picking up (when I thought I couldn't get any lower), and who have given me a shoulder to lean on and cry on. You all are the BEST!!

I wish you all a very !!!!

I'm hoping that 2011 is filled with joy, peace, good fortune, faith and hope. That your dreams are fulfilled and that you all know how very much you mean to me.

PS - No, this is not post 100. THIS is post #99!!! :D

All my best,

You Gotta Stay Tuned!

When I say that...I MEAN it!!

I'm going to be doing a really fab give-away soon with some great stuff from Unity (Kits of the Month) and Hero Arts (new stuff!) and you have to watch the blog in order to know when it is.

The trick will be, it's going to be my 100th blog post. (I don't blog very often.)

I'll want you to show your friends on Facebook, Google Reader, Twitter, your own blog, etc! The more places you share the more chances to win. :)

BUT...not today.

So, if you think this sounds like a fun give-away...then "you gotta stay tuned"!!!

See you soon!!

* Edit - If you comment on THIS post you'll get an extra chance at the give-away AND my current subscribers get an extra comment, so...that's the possibility of TWO extra chances to win goodies. You can subscribe at the top of the page or in Google Reader. Just let me know. I DO know how many current subscribers I have so don't try to pull a fast one on me. ;)

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All my best,

I'm Starting To Hate Snowflakes...

Have you ever started to create something thinking, "Yes! This will be great for mass production!! So easy! Soooo perfect!!" Then after making squillions of them start to detest them? Heh. Welcome to my nightmare.

I won't show you the finished product, yet, but I will post what I've been die-cutting bazillions of:



Believe it or not, I had already made 20 of a MUCH more complicated (yes, Leslie) a "fussy" card. But, when it really hit me how many more I had to make and how VERY much mass-production is not my thing that idea went out the window FAST!

So enter my plan to make a more CAS (clean-and-simple) card. Again, using my kajillions of die-cut glitter snowflakes. Have I mentioned yet how much my arms hurt from die-cutting these stupid things? And, if anyone wants to buy me a Vagabond for Christmas and my birthday (since they're so close together) I'll love you forever!! Seriously... I WILL!! ♥

Once I get everything all done and I have the chance to take some pretty pictures, I will. But right now my crafty space looks like the kitties attacked it. Heck, they may have and I just don't know!! But for now, just oooh & ahhh over the pretty glittered snowflakes. ;)

{Supplies:
Paper: Christmas Glitter (American Crafts)
Die: Cuttlebug - Snowflake (3 x 3" die)
Baker's Twine: Stash (purchased at Tim Holtz event
Gold Cord: Stampin' Up
Embossing/Diecutting Machine: Cuttlebug (Provocraft)}

All my best,

Slaving away!

I'm slaving away at my Christmas cards!! And, as I'm prone to do, I'm making them waaaaaay more complicated that I need to/should. ACK!

I just finished 20 cards last night and then updated my Christmas card list. I *THEN* realized I have about 15 - 20 more to go. Ugggghhh! Have I ever mentioned how much me and mass-production don't get along? Because we don't. I'm a one card wonder.

So, right now I"m taking a teeny break. Enjoying the elixir of the Gods:




Oh yes, COFFFEEFEEE!!!! And then once I'm properly caffeinated I'll get back to creating again. Heh...who knows? I may even make this next batch completely different from the first batch!! Cuz that's how I roll. ;)

I hope all of you are enjoying getting ready for the holidays in whatever way you celebrate. Shopping, decorating, or whatever. For me this Christmas is a little less celebratory (it's been a rough year), but I still wish you all a very happy and joy-filled Christmas and holiday season anyway.



All my best,

Hero Arts Blog Hop This Friday!

Have you heard? Hero Arts is doing an awesome blog hop this Friday, December 10th!! Here's the deets:

You’re invited to join us on Friday, December 10th for a fun-filled, inspiration-packed blog hop featuring ALL NEW stamps from the upcoming 2011 Hero Arts Catalog!


We’ll hop between the blogs of more than 20 Hero Arts designers and friends, previewing the new stamps and sharing idea after idea. You’ll be able to leave comments along the way for a chance to win fabulous prizes — 2011 Catalog stamps, of course!


We’re so excited! We can’t wait for you to see everything!! So come join the fun — it all starts right here on the blog the morning of December 10.


Just go to the Hero Arts blog to start hoppin' on Friday. It's ALWAYS a good time with Hero Arts!

All my best,