Artistic License

The images, tutorials, intellectual materials found on this blog are the Copyright of Helen Onulak 2007-2008.

I hope you are inspired to create your own pieces of artwork. Feel free to copy my artwork for your own personal use, please do not copy my artwork or any text for publication, contest submissions, or for selling.

Please give credit where credit is due. Thank you! Helen

A Little About Me

Helen Onulak

I am a crafter at heart. I've tried all sorts of crafts, from stamping and scrapping to beading, knitting, quilting, painting, and jewlery making.

I love that when I work, I get to something I love to do...teaching others the art of scrapping & stamping.

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Thank you to the talented Nicole Seitler. [web]Seitler Design

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Magic in Orlando

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

I am here in sunny Orlando, FL for the Close To My Heart consultant convention.  Today, I attended the leadership day where we played with the new September Word Puzzle and learned different ways to use the sanding kit.  We received some new products!!!  New chipboard, new tools, new papers…how exciting!!!!
Tomorrow brings the first day […]

Seven Weird or Interesting Facts About Me

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Before I share the seven weird or interesting facts about me…let me explain a bit about “tagging.”  Just like the game of tag that we played as children, when you are “tagged” by a fellow blogger, you are given rules to follow.   In this game, you share seven weird or interesting facts about yourself and […]

We’ve expanded by four feet!

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Dax
Born in South Easton, Massachusetts
at Clover Valley Beagles
on January 19, 2008.
Joined her family on March 21, 2008.
Welcomed by her fur siblings Kira, Odo & Taz.
 
Where does Dax’s name come from?  There’s some history behind it…let me explain.  My husband, Ken, is a Trekkie.  As such, we’ve watched all the iterations of Star Trek.  The tradition of […]

Kira Wins Honorable Mention

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

The Merry Bird ran the “Cutest Merry Bird Dog Contest” in November.  I submitted the following photo of Kira.

Kira was selected as Honorable Mention.  Her image is now available on pen and ink notecards offered by The Merry Bird.  Take a look here to see how cute Kira looks in a pen and ink drawing: […]

Scrapper’s Dream Vacation

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Earlier this month a group of good friends had an AMAZING weekend away at Scrapper’s Dream Vacation (SDV).  The trip begins on Wednesday with a full day at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa - 80 minute massage, facial, manicure & pedicure - lunch including a bottle of champagne - what a treat to spend […]

CTMH Mediterranean Cruise

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

I did it…I earned the CTMH Mediterranean Cruise!!!
Close To My Heart offers consultants the opportunity to earn a wonderful cruise.  During the time period of December 1, 2006 - March 31, 2008, I had to earn points.  There are two levels I could attain:

Cruise Only option
Cruise + Airfare option

I’ve achieved the Cruise only portion and […]

Cricut Expression & Design Studio Software

Monday, January 28th, 2008

At the Scrappetizer Crop this weekend, I played with the Cricut Expression and the Cricut Design Studio Software.  Wow - the things I could do with them.
The installation of the Cricut Design Studio went smoothly.  I have a Dell laptop running Windows Vista.  I followed the directions and installed the software without any hiccups.
Using the […]

A New Banner

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

I have been searching and searching for someone to create the banner for Hooked on Stamping.  When I found [web]Seitler Design, I knew I had found the style I wanted.
I hope you like the new banner as much as I do.
If you scrap digitally, then take a look at Nicole’s digital scrapbooking line Sugarplum Paperie. 

Proud Mom: Robert is in the Newspaper!

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

I know I told you all about Robert’s incredible achievement of bowling two 299 games in less than three weeks.  The Asbury Park Press called to interview him!  Yesterday, there was an article in the paper - woo hoo!!!!
Here’s the article that was printed in the Saturday, January 12, 2008 Asbury Park Press:
Toms River North’s Onulak rolls […]

To Rhode Island and Back

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Sometimes the best laid plans don’t work out the way you’d like.  Yesterday, I drove up to Rhode Island to drop my oldest son off at college.  My expectation was that when I got to the hotel…I’d be able to post a new Serendipity Project.  I’ve stayed at this hotel before and have had no problems […]

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