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Sale

It's been awhile, & I have alot of catching up to do, but for now, I just want to offer a SALE at my Etsy Shop, Simply Sprinkles. FREE SHIPPING for the remainder of January 2009 of product sales totalling $20.00 or more! After you purchase your items with the shipping cost, and I have received payment, I will then refund you the full shipping cost through paypal. Sound good? I hope so....so get out there & start shopping so you can start scrappin'!!!

A New Year!!!

What a cute layout I wanted to share! Courteous of the Scrapbook Hideaway. I have to admit I don't usually do the resolution thing....I have never found anyone that actually follows through, including myself! I do hope this brings you into a happy & healthy New Year though! Start Scrappin Ladies, I'm going digital with CM, I got a new laptop & all the bells & whistles to actually get an album for Cale bale! Till then.......

Exciting News, Well to Me Anyways

I am so excited to finally share with you the news I mentioned earlier. Through my Etsy Shop, Simply Sprinkles, I was contacted by Carolynn with her company, Scrap With in Reach to make 200 tags for their brand new paper line! Scrap within Reach is a wholesale store & a kit of the month club! I joint ventured with Renee May & her Etsy Shop, Pink Owl Paperie to make these fab tags. I packaged them all up & they will go directly into there monthly kit packs....how cool is that?! So...go check out Scrap With In Reaches website to get your kit a coming & you'll also get the fab tags we made! Thank you to those who have supported me & my shop, & thanks Carolynn for this amazing opportunity! Happy New Year!

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Yum Yum!!

I decided Thursday that when Logan got home from school we would decorate sugar cookies that I had baked that morning & early afternoon. (yes, it took me awhile) I lazed around for a bit then made 3 batches. By the time I was done & jumped in the shower I here the door bell ring, & there is my baby that I forgot to pick up from the bus stop. It was early out day ?#@* I forgot, you think I would have that down by now. Anyways, I was really glad that I had decided to do this so I could make up for the not mother of the year award! Thanks to the Wallace's for Logan's new hand sewn Christmas apron, it already came in handy!

BEFORE

and AFTER, YUM YUM!!

Gingerbread Buddies

Wednesday, in Logan's kindergarten class was making Gingerbread houses with their 7th grade buddies. I am just thrilled with Cold Springs & his teacher Mrs. Boley. This is the 2nd time that they have had 'buddies' come to help them out. The kids got to decorate a milk carton aka. ginger bread house any way they wanted. Logan did quite well, he had a fence & Christmas lights with the light cord even coming down off the roof. It was really nice to be able to go help out, thanks to Mykell watching Cale for me. I do wish I could be at more school times but I treasure those I do get to go to!

Oh where, oh where have I been

So, my email has been a mess lately. We have been crazy busy. The top 2 pictures are at our Ward Christmas party that was on Friday night. The kids always have so much fun, & then to top it off we got our first snow that night too, so that only added to there excitement. Plus, Santa was a really good friend of ours, so that was fun for us Big kids! Thanks, Rob Bob! Then Logan's letter to Santa, that he wrote by himself this year...bitter sweet, he is getting to big for my liking. Logan had his school Christmas program with 1 of the 4 other kindergarten classes. So, cute! Except they put my shorty in the back & put all the tall kids up front...hello?! Then I finally got Cale's stocking that my Mom made to add to our hung by the chimney with care....It finally makes him feel even more official. Wierd, I know. So, we spent yesterday in the ER with little man. Dehydrated from having the bout with dirahea...I've been up to my elbows in...well, you get the idea. Poor thing is so weak & miserable, yeah I was talking about me, no really, its been hard but thanks to 2 amazing, & I do mean amazing friends helped me by bringing dinner over last night. & let me just say it was the best meal ever! THANK YOU CARRIE & HOLLY! I literally cried with greatfulness. Then I have been so busy with the shop...I'll let you in on that little news soon! I read through Twilight, & love, love, loved it, so I'm on to the next, (& yes Jenn the movie lives up to the book)! So, very good! I highly recommend. I spent all weekend on the shop & wrapping pressents for our much spoiled boys, there only small once though. Hope that keeps you updated & thirsty for more. Till then......

December Kit of the Month

This kit is the December Kit of the Month for Creating Keepsakes that my friend Carrie Heaphy designed for Lisa Bearnson & CK! How cool is that? You have to go to the CK website & purchase the most adorable kit to date, & all the time remembering that a Montana gal designed it! Awesome Job Carrie & I hope it sells out!

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Visit with the Jolly Old Elf

We spent all day at the Mall, well most of it anyway. We had our Family pictures at Sears, which went extremely smooth for a 5 year old & 8 month old. Then Grandma got the boy's their ornaments for the year. We had lunch at the new Red Robin & then we had a visit with Santa! Logan is a pro at this by now, & Cale never cried but he wasn't all to thrilled with him, the camera man, or the flash of the camera again, take your pick. Needless to say we had a wonderful & crazy weekend. I almost forgot we went to our dear friend's house the Wallace's for Kade's First Birthday. I can't believe that he is already 1 or that I will be planning Cale's first in 3 short months. Happy Birthday Kader Gator!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas

I've actually had the inside of the house decorated since Thanksgiving weekend. I wanted it all ready for the open house. We ended up with a new 9ft tree this year because our lights on 2 of the sections went out. Ugh, for the money but I love our new tree. I could fit all of our ornaments this year, & I'm really enjoying the white lights. ( I never thought I would say that )The open house was spectacular & I really felt good about the entire night. I didn't sell to much at the time but little did I know that I got a huge order from a lady in Texas, so I was stoked! I also have been working on a custom order for a lady with her own store that designs her own paper line. 200 tags! Very Cool! I had my camera ready to take pics of the 12 ladies & there tables but then kept getting side tracked with hosting. Our house was filled with love, friendship, & laughter...those will be memories enough. I've been told I need to make it an annual thing, so we'll see. Whew....I'm exhausted just thinking about that :) mainly the before & after cleaning. Had a busy weekend you'll just have to keep reading about...................

Playin' Catch Up

I know, where have I been busy, busy.........this first picture was Logan's homework project of decorating a tree with anything you had around your house...well, a scrap booking Mom has it all! He was quite proud!

Thanksgiving was nice, just the fam at Mom's. Then Mom kept both boys over night so that Ron could go hunting & I could go shopping. No major deals that I had to have though. So, I went to our Christmas store, & went to see what all the buzz was over the movie Twilight......lets just say I went out to buy the books & am reading the first one.

Cale loves his baths & his ducky!

Had to include this one because it is a snow suit my Mom made for Logan & now Cale is in. I love them in it! We get so many compliments when there in it. Keep reading.....................

Class

Ok Ladies, my class at Memeory Lane is on Saturday December 13th 2008 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm & the cost is $22.00 for this adorable acrylic holiday album! So, what are you waiting for? Call 523-3957 to schedule today!

Reminder!!!!

First, just a reminder that this Thursday is the Holiday Open House, come for food, friends, & shopping!!! Click on the image to make it larger!!

News!!!

First, my home is going to be filled with talented ladies at the Open House! You will be able to shop & chat & shop some more! Also joining in is Kaylene Bitter with bows, pacifier clips, crochet hats, headbands, kids bracelets, & clips; then we have Jami Rodolph with Scrappy Chic Scrap booking; & Cindy Larsen with Creative Memories Digital Scrap booking (which I just went to a friend's party, & I am so hooked!) So, view the smile box Holiday Open House post, mark the date on your calendar, date book, or phone & come on in!!!!

Also, you have to check out my friend Renee's Blog (Pink Owl Inspiration~follow my link list) she is doing a Christmas Craft Swap & today is the last day to sign up! There are many talented crafty ladies all ready joined in so you won't be disappointed. Just leave her a message after that Swap post to be entered. It will be like getting a present early!

Had a marvelous time at Carrie Underwood, ( pictures to come) what a show, she has it all, the looks, voice, & stage performance........it was amazing! Thanks again to Don & Janet for coming to our rescue in watching our Cale, you guys are wonderful!

Ok, I'm off for some R&R to try & get rid of this awful cold! Our whole family has it & I'm completely worn out, & Logan only has 2 days of school left before Thanksgiving break so I need those days to get stuff done. Plus Christmas decorating has to get done too! Whats a girl to do....right now....SLEEP!

More Holiday Open House News!

2 more amazing ladies are joining Our Open House! The talented & adorable Carrie Heaphy will have a selection of fabric bags, headbands, & maybe some surprises! & the queen of the kitchen, Heather Garrett with Pampered Chef! It is going to be a fun filled shopping extravaganza!!! See you there, & spread the word! Thanks!

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Well, I was...........

crawling, oh, yes in deed, & now I'm standing, oh, yes in deed & if I walk, my Mom's in trouble.... oh, yes in deed! Where have I been......busy. First Logan was sick for about 3 days, then Cale has been throwing up & not drinking or sleeping, hence, I got no sleep, especially since Ron was off hunting again...at least this time he got a deer though. I won't even mention that now I can barely swallow & I ache everywhere! I co put on Elves Day for my church all day Saturday! I'm just plain exhausted, & if Cale walks at 8 months I'm really going to be crazy! I have had a lot of emotional stress lately...lets just leave it at parent problems. I also decided to teach 2 classes next month for Memory Lane & I'm hosting a Holiday Open House with several ladies & there businesses at the first of the month (more details later). Plus....the Holidays! I do it to myself. I have been making crafts like crazy for the Open House & what I don't sell I'll list on my Etsy Shop, I may even do a sneak peak for those out of towners though. I included Cale's first haircut photo with my wonderful hairdresser Carol (we have mutual blog reader friends, so she'll probably kill me, but I had to show you). Took Cale in to the Doc today, just the flu (I thought it might be an ear infection) he weighs 18 lbs 7 oz...my little chubby wubby. Carrie Underwood concert this Friday, I can't wait to be with Logan at his first concert! It has been forever since I've been to one myself. Went to an amazing CM party tonight, digital scrap booking...I may be hooked, we'll see. I got my snap fish hard cover photo album today (the free one from Oprah's show) it is pretty cool! Well, I think we're up to date! Oh, check out Renee's blog for a great holiday craft swap I'm doing, & you can do too, if there are still spots available! I'll post soon with info about the Open House, if your in town your not going to want to miss it!

Cutest Little Album Ever

Ok...right off the bat, after reading this of course, scroll all the way down to look at the pictures in order. From cover to each page. I was to lazy to start over & load them in order...ugh...I know better...where's my brain. The little pictures are detail photos. I designed this book for Memory Lane a local scrap book store that I am designing & teaching classes for! Love it? Want it? Call Memory Lane at 406-523-3957 to take this class. We are still working on the date & cost but will post when I know! By the way its filled with details from the acrylic scalloped & inked pages to chipboard, adorable patterned paper, bling card stock & the new dot textured card stock. Glittered, stamped, buttons, brads, trim, tulle, ribbon, baking twine, felt ginger bread boy trim, glittered felt snowflakes, & mini envelopes are just a few of the mediums we'll be working with! Sign up today for Holiday Gift Giving or for yourself, you deserve it! See you all there!