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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008I 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, 2008Before 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, 2008Dax
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, 2008The 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, 2008Earlier 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, 2008I 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, 2008At 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, 2008I 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, 2008I 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, 2008Sometimes 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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