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I started off as a Hobby Demo just thinking I will get what I want when I need it at a discount. I can see what new things are coming out early and get a FREE catalog every year. I also wanted to go to convention (that is the only way you can go). Meeting the minimums was not a problem as Stampin UP makes it somewhat easy for us to stay active but as many of you know my business grew instantly all because of 1 phone call and 1 email I sent out and I then became a Business Demo (that is because I wanted it) and I am thrilled with every step I have taken to grow my business.

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Thankful...

Here is it November 12 less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving. If you would ask me what am I thankful for I would say:

1. My health

2. My boys (without them I would have more in my checking account but I would be lost)

3. My FRIENDS (without them I would have no one to laugh at)

4. My Stampin Up business

We all know there is other things I am thankful for, I just really wanted to say...

THANK YOU to all my friends and stampin friends. 3 years ago when I started selling Stampin Up I never dreamed it would be like this today. I was hoping to get a couple of people to help me stay active and someone to get together with every now and then to stamp with and spend time together I got soooooo much more than that!! I have the most wonderful group of people (I can't say women because I have Jack that come to class his wife Julia) that come to class every week. Yes it is a lot of work but it really really really makes my day to spend that hour with them. For the ones that come every now and then I love you just as much!!!!! It is such a delight to be surprised by your smiles when you come down the stairs to my Stampin Studio.

This week I had two reminders of why I love my Stampin Family. Tiffany sent me an email RSVPing that she was coming Thursday and in her email she tells me I am her favorite Stampin Up demonstrator she has had. What a surprise that was to see. I don't think I have smiled that big in a long time. Susannah didn't RSVP for last nights class but just shows up to surprise me with her presence. (She has not been feeling well the past few months, so we were not sure when she would be back to class) I was great to see her and she looked great!

To my non-stamping friends---You know how much I love each one of you and I tell you all the time and I would be completely lost with you.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone just in case I don't make it on here to blog again until Thanksgiving is over. (lol you all know me just as well as I know myself)

Now that the "Cave" is over...

As most of you know, the boys and I work at the Lewisburg Haunted Cave. This is our third year doing it and every year it brings on new adventures. It is so much fun to see the boys grow and develop into their character. Kelton is such a ham as you can see. He is not afraid to be in front of the camera. Coleton on the other hand is just the opposite. He hates to get his picture taken.

This year the "Cave" finished FIRST in the tristate http://ohiovalleyhaunts.com. This site will give you our review. We were very excited to get Haunt of the Year.

As you can see the nights were busy and LONG as Kel could not stay awake the whole time.

Getting ready for a fun holiday...

Most of you who know me know that Halloween is one of my favorite time of the year. Both of my boys and I work at the Lewisburg Haunted Cave. I love to decorate for Halloween so this year Stampin Up has come out with these really cool Decor Elements called Spooky Things (120909 black 122296 dark grey $14.95)

I found these really cool glasses at a garage sale event we had at work. I couldn't resist them, so I took the Trick or Treat Decor Elements and added them to the glass. I love them and can not wait to use them.

I found this orange tub at Target (I think) and added the Oct 31 Decor Elements to it. I also cut the swirl like things out of another Decor Elements (I don't have my book with me sorry :(. Ask me if interested and I will get it for you.) to give it a little for detail.

Both projects took about 30 minutes to make. The longest part for me was dealing with my nerves making sure they were straight and in the middle. I hope you like them and I will have a couple more project to show after the weekend. I will be also posting pictures of the cave coming up.

World Card Making Day...

This Saturday October 2 I am holding my first World Card Making Day. I am joining in with other card maker through out the world (hence World Card Making Day). This is going to be a fun day to spend with my fellow stampers.

If you are able to attend here is the details.

Saturday October 2 2010

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Meadowdale Baptist Church-3686 Haney Rd

$15 for 5 cards

Bonus card for first time stampers--Bring a friend and you can make the card as well.

Light snacks provided

Here is the cards we are going to make. I still have one more to design so it may be posted later this week.

As Promised...

Supplies needed:

Tombow liquid glue

Emery board

Wood cut out

Designer series paper

Embellishments

Cover wood cut out with Tombow glue. I used a little more then needed just for the picture so you can see it

Glue to Designer series paper and let dry

Cut out and cut as close to cut out as possible

using nail file sand excess paper off. Always file down!!

Continue to file until smooth all over

Once smooth blow off dust particles and decorate.

For these ornaments I put paper on both sides of the cut out. Only do one side at a time .

Use the Crop-a-dile to punch a hole in the cut out to tie a string on to hang

Isn't it the cutes thing and super easy to make.

You can do this to any wood cut out, paper mache' or chipboard.

Tomorrow I will show other before and after things made using this technique.

Check it out.....

Aren't these the cutest little ornament?

They are so easy to make. The base of the ornament is a wood cut out bought from any craft store. I chose the stocking 1) it is time to start thinking about Christmas 2) it looked easiest to sand for a make and take project and 3) it is so stinkin' cute.

This technique can be done on any chip board project, paper mache' item and of course any wood cut out.

I will take pictures tonight of how it is done just in case you can not make it to Make and Take this week.

Until tomorrow and I promise I will post tomorrow