Episode #319 ~ 2013 Tag Your It!

Hi Crafty & Scrappy Friends,
  I was tagged by Rashidah (mmdo112800) who was tagged by Cocomartha. This is really alot of fun & I hope all of you join in & play along. I would love to see everyone's face & get to know everyone a little more.
  Thank you for tagging me Rashida & Happy New Year to all...
Happy Huggs,

Episode #318 ~ Stampin'-ma-jig & "Avery" S/Set!

Happy 2013 Crafty Friends!,
  I hope you all had a safe & festive New Years Eve... 2013 is going to be a great year for all of us! check out this super cute stamp set called "Avery". It's chock-full of super darling birds & birdcages in a variety of sizes. I am definately going to be using this stamp set ALOT in the New Year!
  Thanks for taking the time to watch & as always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask...
Happy Huggs,

Epsiode #317 ~ After Christmas Shopping Haul

Happy New Years Eve Crafty Friends,
  I hope everyone's holidays were chockfull of joy & happiness... Our's were lovely & thankyou to those who so thoughtful & sent me a wonderful card!
  Right after Christmas, I headed out to do some shopping with my college aged son while he is home from school. He is such a sweet kid, he doesn't mind a bit, being dragged around scrapbook stores. I am truely blessed to have my wonderful children!
  I didn't find to many great deals, but I did manage to find afew. Make sure you check out your local Michael's for the sale on Tim Holtz stuff. i am hoping it wasn't just a glitch at my store so you all can get in on the deal.
  Lastly, thank you to all of you wonderful crafty friends, I am so glad I have gotten to know so many of you over the last year or so & I am looking forward to getting to know each of you better in the New Year. I have met some of the nicest, most caring people through my blog & YouTube, on this journey we call life. I know God has put you all on my path for a reason & I truely value the freindships we have made.
  Here's to all you special people in my life & my 2013 be a happy, healthy & prospurous New Year!
*Cheers!*

Jimmy Wayne - Paper Angels

Happy Saturday Everyone,
  I wanted to share this meaningful video with all of you & ask that each of us purchase a small gift for all of the children that are alone & living on the streets. Perhaps your childs school or your local church has a "Giving Tree" where you can take a mitten & get the item listed on it. I have chaired these projects in the past & it is very rewarding.
  Not everyone has been blessed enough to have a loving & supportive family to raise them. So many children are homeless & living on the streets & it makes me so very, very sad.
  Thank you for considering & letting those who need us, that someone does really care.
Catch the Spirit,

Episode #316 ~ Super Simple Sunday #32 Gift Basket Goodies!

Happy Sunday Crafty Friends,
  I have been super busy making cards and goodies for a gift basket I am putting together as a donation on behalf of my women's group that I am in. We raise alot of money every year and donate the proceeds to needy families and charties in our area.
  Pink seems to be my color choice this holiday season, so out of the box for me! I just love it though and really want to do a pink tree in my daughters room.
  I used some retired Stampin' Up! sets as well as current ones to make these pretty cards, so I hope this might inspire you to break out those stamp sets you barely use.
  Have a restful day with your families today and let's keep the true meaning of Christmas in our hearts! Jesus' birth!!!
Huggs,

Episode #315 ~ Christmas Fun!

Hi there Happy Friends,
  I hope each & everyone of you had a memorable Thanksgiving and are looking forward to the holidays as  much as I am! We had my brother-in-law and my sister-in-law staying with us for Thanksgiving and it was great to see them and spend time showing them around New York City.
  Surely, many of you know the feeling of having family far away and I am most grateful they were willing and able to make the drive out to New Jersey.
  In this video, I share some of the projects I have been working on while waiting anxiously for our guests to arrive! I will probably do a video on the making of the Gingerbread Boy card and also I have received a request for one on making the tags. They make great little hostess gifts for this time of year.
  Thank you for watching and listening, I know I can tend to babble...
Big Huggs,

Episode #314 Super Simple Sunday #31

Happy Sunday Crafty Friends,
  Crazy day here in my house, life is getting back to normal since "Sandy" & the Nor'easter hit last week. Kids are back in school finally, which means I was able to play in my craftroom! Yippee!!! I had to edit this video because it was too long & I want to make sure I give credit to Yvette the Garden Scrapper from Splitcoast for the awesome idea for this beautiful card. I cut out the part where I mentioned her name where I edited it. You could make it using any color with the Mica flakes & have a stunning card.
  Have a blessed week & i can't wait to make some more beautiful cards using the Christmas Lodge stamp set.
Big Huggs,