Thanksgiving Treats

I love giving gifts to my guests around Thanksgiving.

I wanted to create a classy party favor. I created the flower using SU Scallop Circle punch. The flower actually takes nearly 30 minutes to create, but I did them while watching TV. I was inspired from by a YouTube Video.

I used the Stampin' Up! 2009 Sale-A-Bration stamp set Yummy.

I love SU DSP and find it hard to use...some papers are just too pretty to use. However, I think the oohs and aahs from the recipients will be worth it.

An endearing surprise

Bill surprised me with flowers - four large sunflowers. He said he knew I needed a lift. "I know you like sunflowers because of Grandma Casto"

Build-A-Bear

I NEEDED this new Stampin' Up! stamp set, especially because I have a beautiful granddaughter.

Kendall made this card (well, okay - I made it) to send to her parents for their anniversary. David and Kristin' 5th wedding anniversary is today.

Stampin' Up! has a new Build-A-Bear product line, including Big Shot Sizzix dies. For this month only, I am offering 10% off on the entire line of Build-A-Bear products from Stampin' Up!. This is my special, orders need to placed through me, not my website.

Christmas Cards

CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP

Friday, November 6

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Create 19 beautiful, unique Christmas cards, a treasure to give and much prettier than a box of store bought cards.

Here is a sampling of the Christmas cards I created over the last week. It took me five complete nine-hour days to cut, design and create the cards using the Stampin' Up Scrappin' Christmas Jingle Kit.

The cost of the card making class is $35 and will include my designs, instructions, use of my stamps, inks, Big Shot exclusive dies, hand punches, 19 card bases, envelopes and all the extras needed to complete the 19 cards. Extras include brads, dimensionals, ribbon and cord. All you would need to bring is your enthusiasm and adhesive.

If you are interested, please email me. Payment deadline Monday, October 19.

The pdf paper layout instructions are available for purchase at $10.
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Current signups (as of 10/08/09)

1. Kelli
2. Amanda
3. Sabrina
4. You?

Isn't she a hoot?

Special prayers for a little girl..

...I have been asking for prayers for a little girl from our neighborhood that was injured over the weekend.

I created a penny spinner card (my first, not my best work) and a candy treat to cheer her up while she is recovering.

Thoroughly Modern

I am in love with the color combination of Stampin' Up! Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper. Bermuda Bay, Rose Red, Sahara Sand and Soft Suede.

This card was made using the Sizzix Big Shot Matchbox, Lattice and Blossom Party dies. All of these dies are exclusive to Stampin' Up! and can only be purchased through your Stampin' Up! demonstrator - aka ME.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sizzix exclusive dies (mentioned above)
• Whisper White, Bermuda Bay and Rose Red Cardstock
• Thoroughly Modern DSP
• Bermuda Bay and Rose Red Stampin' Markers
• Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set
• Oval Scallop, Large and Small Oval hand punches

Other Products

• White brad

The Teeny Tiny Wishes is a 24 stamp set with every holiday and special moments greetings you would need for creating cards and gifts.

This set is for sale at the Lily Pond Art Gallery, 5100 Curry Highway (Route 257) , Jasper, AL. If you are looking for unique, one of a kind gifts or home decor - Lily Pond is the place to check out. Terry McKay, owner of the Lily Pond, offers exceptional art pieces created by local artisans. Check out her workshops - you, too, can create works of art.

How to host a Stampin' Up! Workshop

A Stampin' Up! workshop is not your average Tupperware Party where your friends leave with a lighter bank account. At a Stampin' Up! workshop your friends will leave with something they created by themselves. You won't be an audience watching someone talk about each product; you will be getting a hands-on experience on stamping. Stamping is a great relaxing hobby and it is SO EASY. Stampin' Up! has great products to help you.

Are you ready to enjoy and create with your friends? Follow these easy steps:

1. Call me at 205-221-5619 or email me
2. Pick a day that works with your schedule for a workshop in your home
3. Decide what your would like to create: card, party favor, gift
4. List forty friends in 4 minutes and send invitations to ALL of them
5. One day before workshop, call your friends to remind them
6. Prepare a light dessert, sit back and let me do the rest

The Workshop

1. Receive a free Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog
2. Learn the art of stamping
3. Enjoy the fellowship with your friends
4. You and your friends will learn to create easy paper craft items
5. I am not a sales person, I am someone who enjoys stamping and loves to share my love of crafting. I do not pressure your friends into purchasing from me.
6. Have an opportunity to receive free Stampin' Up! products

Are you responsible for your next women's club meeting? I am available to come to your next meeting - it won 't be your ordinary meeting; everyone will get an opportunity to create something fun and cute. Call me about arranging a class for your next club meeting.

The New Phone Book is here....the new phone book is here!

Actually its Stampin' Up!'s new Holiday mini brochure; much more exciting than the phone book! Click here for the new catalog.

Special offer from Stampin' Up!

HOW SWEET IT IS

Host a $250 workshop and get a Holiday Mini item* for just $10!

*Excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio

To place an order email me.

Meet my new friends....

.....Frank, Drac and Mummy

Aren't they adorable!! They hold KitKat and other candy bars.

Angie Kennedy Juda is one TALENTED woman. I cannot take credit for "my friends". I check Angie's blog every day for new creations. Angie is a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, blessed with so many talents. The greatest gift she has is her love of sharing her crafts by creating wonderful videos with concise instructions and displaying them for everyone to enjoy and recreate.

Click here to view her videos, including how to make Dracula. Check out her blog here.

Thank you Angie for inspiring me!

Your prayers are needed

Jim and I are asking you to say a prayer for Sayla Grace.

Sayla Grace is the granddaughter of our dear friends Ed and Gail Wentz and the daughter of Owen and Jessica Prescott.

Sayla Grace was born premature and is quite a fighter. Please keep precious Sayla Grace in your daily prayers.

Follow the Prescott Place blog to read of Sayla Grace's daily journal here.

Thank you.

The Lily Pond Art Society Presents: Gift Bag/Party Favor Workshop

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Saturday, September 19
10:00 AM- 12:00PM

$27.00

Lily Pond Tea Room

5100 Curry Highway

Gateway Plaza

Jasper, AL

This is a hands-on paper crafting workshop for beginners to intermediate stampers, taught by me. All supplies are included in class fee. We will be making six (6) gift bags which can also be used as party favors. We will be using top of the line Stampin’ Up! products. Choose from a wonderful selection of Fall designs, including Halloween and Thanksgiving, and Stampin' Up's brilliant coordinating cardstock colors and ribbons.

Class instruction will include the use of rubber stamps, ink pads, Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine and hand die-cut punches. Personalize with stamps that include: Happy Halloween, Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Birthday, Sweet Treats, and more.

This is two hours of fun; learning to stamp and creating beautiful gift/favor bags which you will be proud to give. Classes size is limited; please call in advance to reserve your place and for more information.

Bring a friend; when two people sign up together, both receive a 10% off discount and they always have more fun!

Call Terry McKay, Lily Pond Owner at 205-384-9525 or email me. Workshop price was $30.00, Terry's special price is $27.00.

Do you want to create more than six?? Special packets with all the products used in creating gift bags will be available for purchase the day of the workshop.

Don't miss out, register today - class size is limited to eight.

A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E

Our Kendall

Kristin and Kendall - Woohoo!

I am so excited - Kristin and Kendall arrive tomorrow. I am so blessed to be able to spend five days with my daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Thank you David for sharing them with me this week; I know you will miss them!

FUMC Wednesday Night Live

First United Methodist Church

Jasper, Alabama
Wednesday Night Live
IS BACK!

Wednesday, August 19 - October 9

Fellowship Dinner every Wednesday

Worship Service Wednesday, August 19
Classes begin Wednesday, August 26

I am offering a six week class for everyone, including beginners, in paper crafting and card making. Wednesday Night Live Fellowship dinners start back on August 19 followed by a worship service. Stop by my table and see what plans I have for the next six weeks.

On Wednesday, August 26 stay in the Fellowship Hall after dinner and see how easy it is to create a greeting card with just paper, ribbon and adhesive. Any adult is welcome to stop by my table and select and create a free card. Click here for samples of my free cards.

Learn how easy it is to create beautiful greeting cards and gifts with just paper, stamps, ink, ribbon, and glue. ANYONE can do it!

The two pictures on this posting represent two of the five classes.

Included in the five classes are:

• Grateful Journal, Prayer Journal or Personal Journal - personalized with your initial. Description here.
• A notebook created with the Zutter Bind-it-All. An example of a gift I created with the Bind-it-All can be found here.
• Undecided - maybe another greeting card using a different stamping technique or maybe a Halloween theme candy treat bag using the Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine.

You will need your own adhesive. Do not go out and buy the following, but if you have them, please bring them with you to the first class on Wednesday, September 2:

1. Paper trimmer
2. Ruler
3. Bone folder

All other supplies will be included in the $35 class fee. Class fee is due at sign up; register soon to save your spot. I am limiting the class size to eight so that everyone will get individual attention and instruction. Call Angie at FUMC 387-2111 or email me.

Class on Wednesday, August 26 is FREE for all adults, even if you aren't signing up for my classes.

DELICIOUS

The ladies in Jeanette Smith's Sunday school class sure know how to cook!

Jim's eyes smiled as he sat down to dinner tonight to feast on the delicious meal that was delivered by members of my Sunday school class at First United Methodist in Jasper.

Jeanette made a vegetable casserole and brought a fresh loaf of french bread; Jim says I need to learn how to bake it. Cherie made a delicous salad with the best tomatoes my Jim has ever had. Kathryn's chicken was so tender and delicious; it hit the spot. For dessert we had a fresh homemade Key Lime pie that Betty made; Bill said the tartness was just perfect.

Mary Ann stopped by earlier in the day with a pineapple cake dessert. My favorite part of a meal - dessert.

Thank you Betty, Cherie, Jeanette, Kathryn and Mary Ann. I am truly blessed to have these women in my life!

Stampin' Up! Just for Kids and the kid in you!

Stampin' Up! has a fabulous promotion going on for the month of August where for every $35 you spend on Stamp Sets from the Growing Up Section of the Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) you can choose a FREE pack of Designer Buttons!

In addition, we have a limited time product offering - a Growth Chart Decor Element! only $24.95 plus a free decor element applicator! Please click here for flyer for more information about the Just for Kids special. This Stampin’ Up! special ends September 30

Great gift for your children and grandchildren. AWESOME and unique baby shower gift!

Great Friends

I have never felt so loved and lucky. I have made such wonderful friends in my 3 1/2 years in Jasper. The prayers warriors at First United Methodist Church in Jasper have kept me in their hearts and prayers and I know God has listened and heard.

I thought I might lose weight because of my diet of soft foods. Not possible when my friends bring me delicious food. Gail W. had her personal delivery company (Ed W.) bring me the most heavenly dessert. Vanilla pudding with bananas and vanilla wafers. She takes it one step further and adds a meringue topping. YUM - no calories there!

My husband....

is the BEST! I can finally enjoy my favorite drink Frozen Coke from the Kangeroo gas station and he bought me one yesterday and today. Ah, the simple things in life that mean so much!

July 29, 1977 - July 29, 2007

Happy Anniversary Jim!

Met Jim on a blind date in April, 1977

Engaged by the end of May, 1977

Married on July 29, 1977

Family said it would never last; 32 years later we are still married; miserable, but proving a point!

I LOVE YOU JIM!