Snow, snow, snow, snow!

Tax season really wore me out, and then as soon it was over I got sick. What a way to celebrate! I'm starting to remember who I am and other little things like that, and I'm ready to stamp again!

To celebrate the end of tax season I went to Stampin' Up's Seattle Regional seminar, a great activity for demonstrators. We got free stamps, made 6 projects, got to say hi to Shelli and watched some inspiring presentations with all kinds of ideas. I printed the pictures I took the other day and am really looking forward to sharing some of the ideas with you. Check back often for ideas.

One of the projects we did was a cute 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 scrapbook page for a snow picture. We had some pretty memorable snow last year so I had the perfect picture for it, but I don't have an 8 1/2 inch album. I do have a 6x6 book just of grandbaby pages, though. So, I adapted the page to 6x6. The cutie in the picture is my 3 year old granddaughter Leah.

The page uses Pacific Point, Bashful Blue and Riding Hood Red cardstock, Pacific Point classic ink, Old Olive and Whisper White craft ink, a Basic Black Stampin' Write journaler and a VersaMarker. Accessories: On Board Timeless Type chipboard, Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, a Mini Library Clip, clear rhinestone brad (from the Pretties kit), a 2" white circle metal edge tag, 1/2" circle punch and 1 3/4" circle punch. I'm still a little intimidated by chipboard, so it was great to have an example to work with. I will be using it a lot more!

May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up has two great specials to celebrate. Our beautiful Designer Series Paper and Textured Cardstock is buy three get one free, and you can get as many as you want. (If you are like me, you want them all.) And, there's a sneak peak stamp set from the upcoming 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalog, the new Jumble Alphabet at 20% off. Contact me for more information.

The first Mostly Monthly Mystery Hostess Workshop is coming up in just a few weeks. Mark your calendars for May 28th at 7:00 pm. There will be snacks, two projects to make, and great company, as well as a chance to win hostess benefits. I hope to see you there!