President's Day

Tomorrow is President's Day. They lumped all the presidents together and we celebrate them on one day. My husband works at a bank but he doesn't get a bank holiday tho that's a good thing! It's snowing instead of raining which is also a good thing. In my head it is spring and that too is a good thing. Soon I'll be able to sit outside on my brick patio and soak up some sunshine and read and work on my scrap classes and get excited over the upcoming crops, the scrap events I'm going to and all the new scrap relationships I'm making. There seems to be an instant bond when you tell someone you scrap and they do too. Like you're in a club or a secret society. You don't have to go through any pledge class or hazing but you are already "in." Feels pretty good. All my best friends are papercrafters. The energy I get from them rejuvenates me and inspires me.
One of the classes I'm teaching at the April crop is using the Cricut and vinyl. And I think I'm also going to throw etching in there as well. Using the negative as well as the positive parts of the vinyl. A great gift for Mother's Day or a gift for yourself! Once I learn how to add a picture to my posts---oh Corinna---------I will do that!

stay dry!!

Spring Please!!!

Today the temperature actually got into the high 40's!!! Please let that mean that spring is just around the corner!!!! Pretty please. I sure would like this snow to disappear. At one point we actually had a little over 24 inches on the ground. Now I know what you're thinking--did I build an igloo. No but the puppies sure had a great time. They loved it! I can't remember if I mentioned in the last point that the little pups had mange. Did you know that people can get it too???? Nasty thing that. Max and Toby got shots for 3 weeks and healed pretty quickly. On the other hand it took me longer to get over it. I had to go through 2 applications of permethrin but I'm finally itch-free except for the usual winter dry skin. I actually had bruises where I had scratched because I itched so bad!!!
Speaking of puppies, Toby got adopted on Sunday but Max, the yellow lab mix still needs a Forever Home so if anyone is looking for a cute adorable HEALTHY puppy he's here!!

I've been doing The Brave Girls Club Soul Restoration class and it has been very eye-opening. Learning a lot of things about myself which is a very good thing.
The January Crop was so much fun!!! We had Linda Holland come and had a great Copic make-n-take valentine's card. So cute! I love learning how to use my markers. Naturally we had our chinese meal on Saturday night. New Hong Kong restaurant did a great job with all the food! Fortune cookies were had by all. Karen outdid herself with the raffle prizes but then again she always does. We have started planning the April crop. In fact, we started that before the January crop!

Ring Ring, Ring Ring, It’s our

Spring Fling

April 15^TH 16^TH 17^TH 2011

Eaglewood Resort & Spa

1401 Nordic Rd, Itasca, IL 60143

630-773-1400 www.eaglewoodresort.com

Fri noon to 3am-- Sat 8am to 3am--Sun 8am to 4:30 pm will be in the Blue Stem and Wild Rye rooms.

Calling all scrappers! Join us for a weekend of endless cropping, some raffles, games and continuous fun for everyone! There will be new ideas & beautiful designed palettes for spring.

Crop fees are due by March 5^th 2011 (Late fees after the 5^th will be $10.00) Fees for one day $37.00 Fees for the weekend are $65.00 Crop Fees are non refundable. Checks will not be cashed until 3/5/2011 Vendors and services to be announced later.

Room rates are $79 plus tx no resort fee. Make you room reservations with Veronica Nevarez

I will be bringing, Creative Memories card stock, stickers, some new Creative Memories products.

Wide variety of Sizzix dies and punches will be there for your use. Please clean out the paper that is stuck in the die and put them back where you found them. I cannot afford to replace them if they are damaged. There are temperature changes in the cropping room. Pack a sweater & comfy clothes. Slippers are great in the evening.

Meals are on your own. Please bring your own beverage. (I do bring some tea bags, hot chocolate and instant coffee) There will be water and ice near the cropping room. As a group, some of the ladies like to order Pizza/salads, or make a run to Portillos. Friday/Saturday night is when we order dinner ahead of time. Classes to be announced in February.

PLEASE PRE ORDER I have a limited inventory of Creative Memories products.

If you need albums, refill pgs, Pg. protectors, tape runner or tape runner refills, or any other

CM products, I will have your order at the crop. Pre-orders over $65.00 will get a 10% discount. I would like to order: ___________________________________________________
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Crop fees are Non refundable (Register Early limited Seats Available)

Registration Crop Form: $65.00 Weekend Fee $37.00 Daily Fee Late Charge is $10.00 After March 5th

Name________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________Phone:_______________________________

Email______________________________________________________Cell phone______________________________

I would like to sit with_______________________________________________________________________________

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Sat night dinner will be: Mexican Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, Taco Salad, Rice& Beans from North of the Border & Dessert

I will bring the soft drinks for Fri/Sat dinner $10.00 incl tx tip&del/Sat night. $12.00 includes tax, tip, and del charge

Friday Night Dinner (Please write down your favorite)_______________________________________________

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER YES______________ (North of the Border) No have other plans ________

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We are working on the classes for the crop. Linda and I are both planning some fun events. Spring will be in full swing that weekend so get ready to crop!!