Goodbye my friend...

For those of you who have come to my craft room on Girls' Nite Out, you have met my boy Scruffy.  I am sad to say that the moves over the last year, as well as age, caused him to slide down hill healthwise, and on July 2nd, I had to put my beloved to sleep.  Poor guy couldn't walk any more and was falling over, besides other issues.  That was the hardest thing I ever had to do.  I still cry, and miss him like mad.  He always sat next to me no matter where I was in the house, but he especially liked me crafting.  I had him for almost 17 years (he was 16+) as I got him as a wee pup.  A long time devoted companion who was with me through thick and thin.  Rest in peace my love!

Soon, my friends, soon...

After more delays than I could count, we are finally in our new place! Yippee!! However, I am still unpacking ... the hardest part is to unpack my 550 square foot craft room where I taught my classes, into my second bedroom 175 square feet. But when I am done, you won't believe how much I will get in there! I made sure that there are two stations (you always want someone else over to play!) with the ability to add perhaps 2 more... Then next I need to check out my complex's great room (that holds 27) to see about doing some crafting down there. In addition, I will be looking for churches and any other places that have large areas in both the Lehigh Valley and/or Hunterdon Co. where I am now. If you know of a place, let me know because I want to work up a class and stamp-a-stack schedule! Thanks for visiting guys!!

Get ready, Get set...

So finally! We got the C.O. on our new place which lets us into the building and grants use of the elevator (doesn't that sound elegant?!?!?!) However, we are still awaiting the CO on moving in....but we can PAINT!! My craft room gets painted first this weekend...priorities, you know!!! LOL Anyway, I am sooo happy to be able to get back in the swing of things...its going to be like Christmas, since I haven't seen my things since July 2011! WOW....that is so long ago...We were supposed to be in our new home by October and then it got delayed continuously month by month. So just get ready ladies, when I have my craft room set up, we will be back in business!! YIPPEE! You have no idea how I missed my stamping and my stampin buddies. Did you miss my creations????

This is a photo of building 1 in the Presidential Place. CAN NOT WAIT TO MOVE!! Even though we have moved 3 times already since 7-14-11 just waiting for our place to be done. This fourth move will so be worth the wait though, wait until you see my other pictures. Thanks for stopping by!!

wedding

My baby girl got married on October 1st. We celebrated for several days; I am so tired and it was so entirely worth it!! So that's what I have been up to (other than having sold our home in 4 weeks and moving twice within 5 weeks....I have no idea where most of my stuff is...but I knew where my things were for the wedding!!) Enjoy our day...

Stephanie and I at the end of the night

Joyce and I lighting the Unity candle prior to cake cutting!!





The new Mr. and Mrs. Kirk

My children.... Tanya was Matron of Honor and the boys (Brian, Bob Jr and Dave were groomsmen)

Two tired princesses after the cake cutting...which was their cue to go home...

My grand-daughters (twins) were Jr. Bridesmaids

Just married and in the back of the HUGE limo!

Walking down the aisle with Dad and then partying with her hubby!

Sitting at the sweetheart table, in front of the windows in Ridgecrest, one of the many

beautiful venues at Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA

Bob and I in the bubbles after the ceremony; and me and my BFF Heidi

(no - its not Sarah Palin! LOL)

Birthday Party Services!

OK...so you've done all the other trendy birthday parties....WHAT NOW? I know!!! You can do a scrap attack birthday party!!! The set up for the birthday party I did in my craft room was for 8 young girls and we all made a little scrap book. I took a picture of the party group and printed out 8, one of each! They used that picture on the front cover of their book, and they loved it! I provided the basic book, decorative scissors, punches, all kinds of die cuts, ribbon, buttons, designer paper, sticky stuff and card stock (plus a bit more!!) Now I can no longer offer the parties in my studio as my husband and I are moving, but my daughter will still be in the Lehigh Valley, so we can bring the party to you in NJ or in PA. Call me for a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate!

(we put the cake on this table in the last picture)

Now this idea can actually be done for anyone celebrating any kind of milestone. Recipients LOVE getting a gift that shares remembrances of you all. So consider having this get together either with your loved one or with friends to prepare a wonderful gift. Anniversaries, special number birthdays, weddings, retirements, you name it - it can be documented and shared!! I have a ton of ideas, just call!!!

An April Stamp-a-Stack Card

Here is a sample of one of the April Stamp-a-Stack cards from the April Girls' Night Out in my craft studio. We had so much fun...as always! I CASE-d from someone whose name is not attached to the file I saved, so if its you -let me know so I can give you credit. One of the many, many, many benefits of being a demonstrator is the ability to view card samples on our Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. My sisters in stamping are very talented, and I thank them for sharing such beautiful work! Enjoy!

St. Luke's Craft Show 2010

So this is Stephanie at our booth at the St. Luke's Craft Show last fall. I sold more than anyone, however, it wasn't very busy since the show was in many diffeent classrooms, rather than a large area. So it was difficult to see everyone and get around. I think the parking may have been difficult, but I don't know for sure. We had fun getting ready...my girlfriends came out to help finsih up projects and then to set up. Stephanie and I had a fun time regardless! I think I 'll look for some other craft shows...especially now that Bob is retired...hahaha!

Rest in Peace, Little Mother...

On May 31st my mother, Regina Forsythe, nee Cowie, known to everyone as Jeannie, lost her long and arduous battel with Alzheimer's. I was with her when she passed, thank the good Lord. I miss her. She was my greatest fan, no matter what I ever did. She was creative, kind, and always smiling. Everyone loved her....

This picture was when Stephanie, now 25, was about 4 years old, and my mother, Jeannie, was just 60. Stef and I were in the musical Oklahoma.

Isn't this great??? No I didn't make it...

I love it when I teach the family about different card styles and then they run with it....This gem was created this past fall by my soon to be son-in-law. Stephanie will let him know if they need special cards and if they both can't get to the craft room...Ryan will do it. He is fab and we love him! So enjoy his creation!!

It's all Stampin' Up! with the exception of the lil leaves which were punched out with a random punch I have from somewhere!

What to do this year?

Needs to be howling good after this one.....hehehe


This was a previous father's day card for my Dad...WMC Wolfpack football...what IS next?

You KNOW how hard it is to critique?!?!?!

Just a little look at my boy! He is VERY involved with Stampin' Up! He is my most severe critic! But who wouldn't want attention from him??? LOL

Yum....S'mores...or S'Maur Stamping!!!

This was such a fun card to make for Ryan's birthday. He and Stephanie met when they were little while camping, so camping is a great thing at our house! And it is also a great theme for cards as well! Unfortunately the colors didn't come out true to life but you get the gist of the card. I love making pop-ups...and really they are easier than you'd think. Try one!!!

Rock on with your own bad self!

So here is a creation from my future son-in-law. I have a feeling he CASE'd from the catty but I love how it came out. We watch TV in the craft room and make cards. Very cool. Enjoy!

WHOOOO????

I know, I know...corny!! But I love this little owl punch! This card is the other twin's birthday card. I always make them similar, yet different. I used some favorite retired DSP, since I love the colors. Quick and easy! Gotta love those punches man! Enjoy!

The Owl and the Cupcake

Now, WHOOOO doesn't like a cupcake? LOL I know...sick humor, but had to do it!!! This is a card I made for one of my granddaughters last year for her October birthday. I love this punch and I love the cupcake set. Will post more details later, but wanted to share this creation with you. Fun, fun, fun! And very simple and easy to make. Give it a try!