Monthly Archives: April 2011

Bloomin’

  Here in Winchester, we're in the middle of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.  Basically, it's a reason for most people in the town to have a continual party for the weekend.  Our town swells to about 10 times its … Continue reading

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Sailing Away!

No, I'm not sailing away – except in my dreams.  Last night I thought we might all fly away, though.  Holy Moley!  We had wind, thunderstorms, lots of rain and even a little hail.  I usually sleep right through most … Continue reading

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Shimmery Cherry Cobbler

I'm really enjoying the "Strength & Hope" set.  This week, Winchester is celebrating the "Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival," so I need strength!  One of the organizations I belong to sponsors a big luncheon every year, and I'm on one of … Continue reading

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Embossed Hope

Here's another sneak peek for you.  The Strength & Hope set, On the Grow (sentiment) and the Flower Garden embossing folder will all be available May 1 in the summer mini.  $2. from the sale of each Strength & Hope … Continue reading

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She Continues to Amaze Me!

"She" would be my mother, of course.  She bought the Big Shot daisy die and wanted to make these flowers.  Her internet was down, and I couldn't send her the link to the instructions, so I was telling her on … Continue reading

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Daily Dreams

I'm taking a break from the sneak peeks to show you some "oldies but goodies" from the Idea Book & Catalog.  Remember Dreams du Jour?  I love that set, and dug it out today.  I saw a card in a … Continue reading

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Embossed Sympathy

 We had our first My Digital Studio class today!  I think it went well.  We covered just the basics and created three digital cards, then turned one into a hybrid with card stock, designer paper and brads.  I think everyone … Continue reading

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Stampin’ Up!® Catalogs & Carry Overs

Current Catalogs (click on the image to view the catalog).  Scroll down to see more catalogs and carry over flyers with items that have been carried over after the catalog they appeared in expired.            From the … Continue reading

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Hello, Flowers!

One of the things I love about springtime in Virginia is it just surprises you.  One day, the trees are bare and hardly anything is blooming.  The next day – BAM! – all the trees and flowers are in bloom … Continue reading

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Fabulous Mango Florets

I had the best time today!  Sandy, Liz and I stamped from 10 this morning until about 4 this afternoon, and we all got so much done.   Liz had some stamp sets we all wanted to borrow, and Sandy brought … Continue reading

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