A Bit East-coast

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We had a little Easter egg hunt this morning. I stashed eggs stuffed with sweets & makeup around the house for the girls to find. They loved it! Happy Easter!!

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o f f i c e

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Last Wednesday afternoon in the office...

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I want to paint the office, so I tried my sample out. This color is really for the family room, I am sick of the blue in there. I am thinking of painting the family room & the office the same color...they are both the brightest rooms in the house and can take this deeper grey...

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ginny said:

Keisha, these are beautiful! Do you mind if your layouts are pinned to Pinterest? I get so much inspiration from your layouts, but I do want to be respectful. Love the shipping tag flag! I think you are probably responsible for everyone buying tags today!

Reply | Edit | View | 9 hours ago on new teresa collins …

Hi Ginny...umm...I. Always. Love that!! LOL, thanks for asking. I love the pinners, thank you to all who have been pinning.

 

 

Holly S said:

LOVE!!! That colored metal rimmed tag...did you color it and if so what did you use? Love that soft yellow.

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Hey Holly...that metal rimmed tag is from the Martha Stewart line at Staples!!!

 

 

h a n d m a d e

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I spent this weekend making a few scarves! Kiela and I spent the whole weekend on the sofa making scarves. I took a break Saturday evening for a movie & dinner double date night; we went to see The Vow-during the movie LaVaughn got the alert that Whitney Houston died. I was not a big fan, but loved her first album. It was so sad to hear that she had died.

I am trying to get back in my scraproom, right now I just want to sit on the couch crocheting. I have new yarn & needles-all my yarn is different shades of grey!

 

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:photo happy:

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photobomb
	December 5, 2009 Urban Word of the Day (verb)- to drop in a photo unexpectedly...to hop in a picture right before it is taken.

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Please, excuse the crazy one in the photo. He was supposed to be watching football-looks like he's not getting enough attention. Enjoy the rest of the photos...

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glit·ter/ˈglitər/

Verb:	Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.
Noun:	Bright, shimmering, reflected light.
Synonyms:	verb.  sparkle - glisten - twinkle - gleam - scintillate - glint noun.  sparkle - lustre - luster - glint - brilliance - sheen

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My latest addiction-glitter ribbons spools!! LOVE love LOVE. I made all those necklaces on the dress form(lots of Making Memories pieces), they've been there for months-so pretty all together. I forget to wear them & that scarve.

I spent yesterday taking some new studio photos-while the sun was around. I just need to finish editing them...

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*Q and A* 

 _{adjective [before noun]}

 Definition mainly US abbreviation for question and answer

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Comment by:
Kathy Chen

4 days ago

Love your home decor - it's so elegant and warm! Where did you get the peppermint hanging on your mantel?

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Hi Kathy-Thanks! That I snagged up at Hobby Lobby last month,I wish now I got a few more!!

Comment by:
Heaven

6 days ago

Love the red butterflies.. Did you make the pom poms? Awesome!

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No, Heaven...well, not really! Store bought-I had to puff them!!

halloween wrap up...

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cos·tume   (kstm, -tym)

n.

1. A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people.

2. An outfit or a disguise worn on Mardi Gras, Halloween, or similar occasions.

3. A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.

tr.v. (k-stm, -stym, kstm, -tym) cos·tumed, cos·tum·ing, cos·tumes

1. To put a costume on; dress.

2. To design or furnish costumes for.

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Mira decided-last minute, that she wanted to dress up for Hallowen this year. Since her friends were & they are allowed to wear costumes to school. Last year it was just too childish to dress up for Halloween-omg, teenagers.

 

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farm·ers' mar·ket

Noun:

A food market, often held in a public place outdoors at regular intervals, at which local farmers sell their produce directly to consumers.

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Friday after Kiela came home from school we went to our local farmers market for some pumpkins to carve. Of course I had to snap a few photos-you can see how happy Kiela was about that in one of the photos! I can't believe that she didn't know that I was going to take photos, duh!!!

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Cinderella pumpkins

have a vivid, red-orange, hard exterior and a somewhat flattened shape with deep,characteristic lobes. This pumpkin's rich, thick flesh is moist and custard-like with a sweet flavor.

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pump·kin/ˈpəm(p)kən/

Noun:

A large rounded orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds. The flesh of this fruit, esp. used as food.

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I love the green pumpkins too! I bought these earlier this month from the same famers market, along with the white pumpkins. It sits on out kitchen table, still fresh & pretty.

OBX over the 4th...

so many photos to edit...

 Not only do I need to get ready for Santa, I have tons of photos to edit. I have New York photos still waiting on me-some of which are lost since LaVaughn didn't listen to me, argh. Thanksgiving photos & DC photos-my mom, lil sister (auntie Hilary) and her boyfriend Chris came for a visit. I need to take Christmas photos. Plus, edit Caitlyne's wedding photos. Oh-and I still have Halloween...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 

be still my heart...

ahhh...it's Friday morning now and we had a sweet Vday dinner out. LaVaughn surprised me with dinner at a sweet Brazilian restaurant in the city. Left the girls with a sitter-something I hardly ever do!! I love this guy...he believe's in me & pushes me to do more with my hobby-gotta love that!!

We took this photo about 2wks ago...not that great, but good enough. He says I don't get it my all when I kiss him...and he says he does. This photo is what he thinks proves his point. I was laughing because it seemed like forever for the timer to stop!!

This is a little tag I made with Bazzill chipboard, more MM NOteworthy...MM Classically defined sticker...MM Simply Fab ribbon/with pearl ring...Heidi Swapp bling...Heidi Grace stick pin...Martha Stewart scallop heart punch.

Once I finish updating I must make Vday cookies. Kiela said to me yesterday "mama, we didn't make Valentine cookies". I am so bad, spent the whole day cleaning the whole house. I have not done that in 2yrs, my Ayi has been away for 2wks-and boy have we been spoiled. We are so not use to cleaning & ironing. I always do the wash, I just usually don't have to iron or put it away, lol!!

Then I MUST scrap, i really want to...have some ideas floating in my head...new stuff is popping up...I LOVE the new Jenni Bowlin...the star & butterflies-whoa, sweet!!

I brought my first set of actions from Brenda Acunius-love her photos. Fave photo blog too(another fave phto blog is Leah Profancik-cool actions too), she has a action site too posted on her blog. I am new to using actions-I have a lot to learn. I am confused with it all, not sure if I am doing them right, hummmm...a few photos with her actions to see how they look online...

I took this photo of Kiela last week, she doesn't get how long winter last and she thought this outfit was perfect for 40degree weather...

this is from last month, she was crying...look at those big sad eyes...

Mira last week...

another from last week...Mira had a week off from school for Chinese New Year...so it was a good time to take photos...

this is a bit grainy, but i love it...

this was a BIG thrill....my sweets on the COVER...my first!!!!

Questions & Answers:)

Love your work. This is my first time reading your blog...glad I found it. I do have a question, although I'm not sure you're willing to tell your secretes. How did you make the hugs, kisses, and love hearts? Are the letters punched out or stuck on? I love the effect. I've new to any scrapping material other than Creative Memories...so I would love to learn some new techniques.

Posted by: Shakhan | Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:32 AM

I am totally blown away with everything you make !!! I first saw your blog a few months ago, and I must say I see scrapbooking in a whole new way, now. You have become kind of a model to me... Thanks for sharing your passion !!

I also wanted to ask you if there's a link or an internet site where we can see or order those beautiful MM chipboard scallop hearts you decorated for Valentine's day. I can't seem to find them anywhere, especially not on the MM site... Thanks in advance, if you have the time to answer me... :-)

Posted by: LaNouche | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:34 PM

Hey Shakhan & LaNouche...try here for the hearts MM...I think I saw them on JoAnn's

What a wonderful treat! Love the valentine's, and I'm totally diggin' that chocolate ribbon!! I have more questions....what kind of printer do you use to print out your little photos for your pages? OK, I had more but forgot them....

Posted by: cathy | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 01:11 AM

Hey Cathy...i have a Epson Stylus R1800

Hi Keisha! I've known ya since way back in the day and may I just say: your husband is gorgeous!! Just like the rest of the family. I cannot believe how much the girls have grown up. Time does fly. And your work just keeps getting prettier. Wishing you a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Posted by: Cami | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 02:21 AM

Cami, I know who you are!!! I need to see what you have in your Ebay store!!! thanks for saying hi!!

I won't deny that I enjoy reading your blog...more updates would make me happy, too!! Your Valentines are unbelievable! I am going to shamelessly "lift" the first one for my DH....They are just beautiful. And as for your family? They are more beautiful each time you post. Thank you so much for sharing....your time, your thoughts, your projects, and your family.

Posted by: Theresa Grdina | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 02:57 AM

Theresa, thanks...I hope you Vday was sweet...did you make something for your hubby, did he like it??

well i was thinkin it too, but only cause i love seeing your stuff.. it is pink, i have all boys, see what i am getting at? hee.

Posted by: mandydake | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 03:38 AM

Mandy, I don't know what I would do if i had boys!!! But I see where you are going...look for a guy page soon. I need to scrap that photo of my hubby!!

great projects and photos.
and your DH is a hunk!! ;)

Posted by: kara stephenson | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 03:01 PM

Hi Kara...I told him what you said....I think he was pleased...he even had the nerve to say that I didn't think the same thing...i do agree with you...fully!!

Wow! Heather just posted about your blog on All Moments Remembered message board and I had to check your work out. Gorgeous! You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to see more!

Posted by: Anne Marie | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:03 PM

Hello Anne Marie...i saw that thread...THANKS for the sweet comments over there!! Glad you stopped by!

Hi, Keisha, if we complain about you not posting often enough is because we love your work so so much..even when you think you aren't inspiring others you are! Love your projects and that pic of your hubby is amazing he looks like a GQ man! Thanks for sharing the tools you use, and your ribbons are breathtaking..you are a true artist!

Posted by: Paola Norman | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 04:08 AM

OMGosh, thanks Poala...I think my hubby's ego is growing!

How much does Amira look like her Dad! Wow you can really see it those photos. Love all the gorgeous V-day goodies.

Posted by: simatisa (Tammy) | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 08:54 AM

Tammy, yes!! she does, she hates to hear that...because daddy is a man...she likes to hear she looks like me...and she even says she looks like me!

ok, there's just something i need to know keisha! i keep asking on various blogs of talented people what they do with all of their yummies, please tell! also, when making cards, do you worry about envelopes? are you ever going to sell your stuff, and if so, will you add envelopes? i just wondered because i would love to make some cards (to sesll)with things hanging off the edge, or unusual shapes and sizes, but i'm not sure people with buy without mailing envies available. what do you think? (of course if they were yours they'd buy 'em no matter what!!!) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all your "stuff".

Posted by: lynn whelan | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM

Hi Lynn...lol, ok I don't really think about what i do....i just do it!! i if it's a card...i'll tie or tape it to the gift w/o an envi...why waste more paper for an envi that will go in the trash??!!! right??! Or i'll wrap the card in tissue paper like a gift...or inside the box!!! Other projects-i might put them in the girls room or my studio...i'll give them away to friends or to Mira's friends. I do hoard my fave projects!

Lynn, how about using an envi template...blowing it up on the pc to the size you need!!! Good luck with starting your own card biz...don't let a simple thing like envies stop you-thanks for your questions!!

Beautiful! You are quite the enabler, you know. I just got some of the chipboard hearts, and now am thinking I {need} some of that lace paper. What size light box is that? I just started using my SU brass templates last week and LOVE them, but only have a tiny light box. Thanks for the incredible inspiration!

Posted by: Katie | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:16 PM

Hi Keisha,
Beautiful projects here...you have the same love that I do. I have both of those SU brass plates and that spiral and tab punch. Love those products. Thanks for sharing.
I was thinking about getting a light box. Is that one bright enough to see through the cardstock?

Posted by: Carla | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 12:23 PM

Katie & Carla...the funny thing is...i had just tried to emboss some green orange peel texture Bazzill and couldn't see through it-then i read your commet Carla, lol...I did try it on black when i first got it-and i could see through it...thinking if i can see through that then i am good...ARGH!!! This is what I bought: light box

You make beautiful stuff! Very inspiring! I love that SU background stamp too but can't figure out what to do with it. Maybe you could post some things you have made with it. Thanks!!

Posted by: Gina | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 04:49 AM

Hey Gina...ok, next week check for something!

i just don't get where you find the time to be all creative and produce some yummy stuff....you really need to post everyday girl. i also can't believe you got to hang and enjoy sometime with heidi and her goodies...so happy that even though you are so far away, good things keep happening for you. hugs to you miss k.

Posted by: Carolyne | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 07:12 AM

C, we need to chat again to catch up-ok?!

Keisha

I absolutely love everything you create! And yes, thanks for enabling. Now can you show more examples with the SU spiral punch. I need some visualization since I don't quite get it. LOL.

Posted by: Nancy L | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 01:23 PM

Hi Nancy...scroll down a bit on the main blog page here...there is a red lo with blue dot ribbon...on that page I used the spiral punch!!! Even look at the other red page of the girls above that lo...I used Creative Cafe products-they have a die cut paper with the spiral edge down the side-that is what the spiral punch will do to any paper you want!!! hoep i did not confuse you!!

Oh, Keisha, everything is so beautiful! I want you to move here and be my neighbor so you can come over and help me decorate! (and teach me about photography...and just be my friend, lol!) :o)

Posted by: wendy sue | Friday, February 15, 2008 at 01:00 PM

Wendy, yes...we would be double trouble...our families would suffer..shopping & scrapping all the time...that would be so nice!!! I'd love that!!

Keisha,

I have been a long time admirer of your beautiful work! Thank you so much for giving the info about where you got your spiral edge punch today! I have been wondering about those darn things! :) Also, I saw your big wooden block stamp and loved it, could you tell me where you also got that at?

Thanks so much,
Melissa

Posted by: Melissa | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 09:37 PM

Hey Melissa...it's from Stampin Up!!

Can I just say how refreshing it is to log onto your blog and have you say EXACTLY how i feel...nothing like hearing an honest gal saying IT SUCKS first thing in the morning over a cup of coffee! YOU MADE MY DAY! Seeing the new heidi stuff, not having it in my hands...yah...IT SUCKS!

Posted by: Janet Cox | Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 12:50 AM

Glad you feel my pain Janet, lol!!!!!

Hi Keisha,
I will try and ease your pain a bit by saying this. Last night we were shopping around one of our local super stores. I come around the corner to find my family jumping up and down saying "she is going to be SOOOO happy!" I pretended not to see these last minute valentines shoppers of mine. When I woke up this morning on my scrap table was a beautiful heart necklace and a paper crafts magazine with your cute kids on the cover. Girl please!! I was in heaven!! My kids said "daddy did good this year!" He sure did! Needless to say I love your blog and everybody knows it! :+)
PS: I really should put this magazine down and put this necklace on. lol

Posted by: Christina | Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11:07 PM

YOU totally made my day Christina...I loved your story...that is too funny...makes me smile...love hearing what the kids said...did you ever put the neckleace on??!!! Thanks so so so much for sharing that with me!!

ya thats the pits!
keisha i have a random question for you. around Christmas time you had i think two glitter signs that said joy and something else that can be hung. i know that Jenni Bowlin has a welcome one, where did you get it?

Posted by: Lindsey Cord | Friday, February 15, 2008 at 02:51 AM

Hey Lindsey...Bayberry Cove Wendy Addison-ooo, she has new stuff coming there...I think I need the "magic" sign & the key!!!!

 

Thanks for all the really amazing comments everyone, it;s nice to know that you all enjoy it here-just keep ignoring my typos, lol!!!!!!!!!!

 

i don't like my kids...

i just wanted to take some photos today...am i asking them for too much???? these two are not my fave people when i am taking their picture, especially when they are TOGETHER.

you see i just upgraded to CS3....and I have been playing around with my camer in Raw-thanks to Laura! So I need to practice. you need to know-i really don't know what i am doing. i am a big faker, lol!!! i like to seem like i *know* what i am doing. i really just play with buttons & functions i hear real serious photographers talk about!!!! i hope to take classes when i am back in the states...til then i will continue to fake it-and hope for the best!!!

oh, and....three weeks...three weeks off...mira has three weeks off now...Christmas & winter break has started...pray for my sanity!!!! we will be baking cookies tonight...

sweet moment, yeah right...these two are fakers too

i needed new ones of her most of all!!!

new for the Garden...

hero arts snowflake stamps & joy definition stamps

Questions & Answers!!!!!!

I am glad you all enjoyed my Heidi story...it was killing me keeping that in!!

love the photos.

your garden projects, the cards from 1 sheet of 12x12, what are your measurements?

thanks

Posted by: stephanie | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 09:04 PM

hum, not real sure steph...i do cut it in half...one piece i fold down the longest side...then i might cut a bit off the bottom-that piece makes a cute mini card!! that's a big help, huh?!

the stampin up heat & stick powder is at the bottom of the page to the right!

I just love the way you take photos of your layouts ! Whould you share the secret ? Do you have so much natural light in your room and what settings on the camera do you use ?
Thank you very much and greetings from Germany
Barbara

Posted by: Barbara | Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 01:49 AM

hi barbara!!! i get so much light...even on cloudy days. i usually stay in manual mode...i like keeping my exposure at the lowest....and adjusting my iso as needed-lower if it's really sunny..remember i am lucky to have great light!!!

Oh my goodness.. "accidently" found this blog..
just clickerdieclickerdieclick and link by link... I found you
and GIRL..
I SOOO love what I see..
your pictures.. your art.. that way you comment on comments..
Super!
Mireille from Holland.

Posted by: mireille | Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 03:08 AM

i love it when people find me like that...welcome Mireille!!

girl, you know you ROCK!!!

How was meeting Heidi? Isnt she more down to earth than you thought?

Posted by: Charisse | Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 11:17 PM

she really is!!!

Hi, Keisha!

Haven't been here in a while and wanted to pop in and say hi... I love what you did with the scarlet lime kits -- I got the November one, and it rocked! :-)

You really are a great photographer! The pics of your little one in the snow are amazing. We may be having snow this weekend, so maybe I'll get some kewl pics to scrap with.

Merry Christmas, and lots of love and hugs!

~Denise

Posted by: dhill | Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 11:42 PM

hey denise!!  i shocked myself with the snow photos!!!

Oh Keisha, Did you make the frames? I know I bought some of yours in the past and I can't remember where? Help!! I want them and love them. Thanks so much! Mary Ann

Posted by: mary ann allen | Friday, December 14, 2007 at 02:34 PM

Hi,
I'm a friend of Heidi's, actually one of her 'students' from her AYTR class. {She has a link to your blog on her blog.} anyhoo! i love your little swirl-ie (brushes?) from the pictures of your cube. would you mind sharing where you got those.
thank you-
cj :D

Posted by: cj savage | Friday, December 14, 2007 at 10:32 PM

Oh Keisha,
love your house and holiday decorations. Everything is so pretty. Please, please tell us where you got your digital frames from cause i think we're all dying here to know...

Posted by: Carla | Friday, December 07, 2007 at 11:20 AM

 

hi cj & mary ann & carla...they are snap shot elements & snap shot frames by Rhonna!! enjoy them!!!

 

 

Hi, Keisha!
I was wondering when you were going to meet THE Heidi Swapp! I read the comments on her blog when she said she was going to do this crazy-fun-adventure and move to China...one of your Fans put a link to your blog and said "here is a fellow scrapbooker that already LIVES in China"...and I fell in love with your work-so beautiful...your girls are adorable, and you know how to create a workspace to die for, and besides being an elegant scrapper, you take amazing pictures! (Don't worry-not a girl-crush...just another "fan") lol...

Happy Holidays to you and Yours! Peace, Erin : )

Posted by: Erin Glee | Friday, December 14, 2007 at 04:06 PM

lol, erin...i'd rather you had a crush on me tooooo!! thanks for the sweet comments!!

Oh Keisha, thanks so much for showing us the Noteworthy glitter jigsaws! I'd seen them online but they look NOTHING like the real thing! I have to have some now. :)
I love your double layout too!

Posted by: Yvette Adams | Friday, December 14, 2007 at 06:07 PM

Yvette you will love them!!!

Hi there,
A gal on the Creating Keepsakes message board found your blog and shared it. You things are so beautiful! Are you published a lot? If so, in which publications? I'd love to further check out your work. I like how it is classic with a twist. Is that a good way to describe it? Please keep up the good work! I'm going to bookmark your blog! Take care and thanks for the inspiration!

Posted by: Julie Smith (Scrapperdays) | Friday, December 14, 2007 at 10:04 PM

hey julie!!! i am never sure what my style is...i try so many & mix them...but i like the way you described it!!

Hey I need some photoshop tips. What setting do yo use in Photoshop that gives your B&W photos the washed vintage look?

Do you lighten them or lower the contrast?

ChanelD

Posted by: ChanelD | Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 03:42 AM

hi chanel...in photoshop & paint shop pro i often in "channel mixer" with the red filter...i do that after i use the curve filter...then i usually won't add any contrast because it's pretty bright after the curves!! hope that helps!!

Beautiful... as always!!!

Just curious- what kind of camera do use to take all of your pictures? Everything always looks soooooo good!

Madisson

Posted by: Madisson | Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 04:42 AM

hi madisson...i have a rebel xti!!! then i play a lot in photoshop or paintshop pro!!!

Seriously, Keisha. the two page LO is beyond gorgeous!!! I love everything. Everytime I watched America's next Top Model I thought of you (they filmed that last part in China) How wonderful to be in such a beautiful country.
thanks for the inspiration - as usual
Karen (michigan)

Posted by: karen | Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 06:40 AM

oh karen....i was thinking the same thing...they were here & i missed them...i was in Shanghai last year....at the same spot by the water as they were...but i stop watching it after heather was voted off-argh...i liked her quirkiness!!

oh my heck everything you got is magical..so so amazing. LOVE the stroy of how you got an awesome price on everything...hooray!

Posted by: nia | Monday, December 17, 2007 at 01:27 AM

hi nia...glad you stopped by...shopping here is an adventure everytime!!!

Hey Keisha,

I couldn't find a way to leave a comment on your blog, so I'll ask via email. What adhesive did you use to make the Martha Stewart glitter stick onto the chipboard words in your "Believe" layout? I love it!



Chrissy

hello chrissy...martha also makes a glitter glue that i love...i used that...sometimes i use stampin up heat & stick powder!!

 

 

Thanks to all of you who stopped by....wondered over from heidi's spot...thanks for all the amazing comments-i love reading them all....Merry Christmas!!!!