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Entries from January 29th, 2009

do it now, the layout edition

January 29th, 2009 · 12 Comments · DT, Family, Holidays, Memory Makers, Publication, scrapbook, sewing, stamping

I finally had a chance to get back into my paper supplies, it’s been far too long! We had a challenge at Concroption for the DT members to scrap a 2 page 12×12 layout about our dreams/goals for this year. I scrapped my phrase for the year, do it now. Materials: Heidi Swapp- Patterned Paper [...]

Do it Now

January 27th, 2009 · 11 Comments · cool stuff, scrapbook

I was inspired by Ali Edwards last year to declare a word to represent the oncoming year. Last year I chose the word Diligent and it worked well for me. In fact, I considered keeping the word this year, but figured people expected a change, and of course I like to provide, right? ha. Anyway, [...]

New Stampin’ Up! Faves

January 26th, 2009 · 6 Comments · cardmaking, cool stuff, scrapbook, stamping

I got my new Stampin’ Up! Catalog in the mail and got out my favorite mini post-it notes to mark my favorites… (If you are ordering any of these items, please double check the numbers!) I’m here to enable you! (you can view online here) Hostess sets- Level 1- 113210 comfort food. oh so cute. [...]

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Tags:Catalog·Stampin' Up!

wishing I was at CHA

January 25th, 2009 · 8 Comments · flatJoscie, scrapbook

I am so wishing I was at CHA right now. I considered it a while back, but at the time the gas prices were so high and air fares were absolutely ridiculous! I didn’t even want to spend that much money. Even though it’s in Anaheim, CA, and I could have visited a friend who [...]

essense of inspiration

January 24th, 2009 · No Comments · scrapbook

this award was created by Essense in honor of those who encourage and inspire her on a daily basis–all you need to do is pick 6 people who inspire you on a daily and tell them THANK YOU! I say thank you to all of you who come by to visit and chat with me, [...]

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Tags:blog love

reusable grocery bags

January 24th, 2009 · 4 Comments · sewing

I love reusable grocery bags. Plastic grocery bags have always left me with a bad feeling. Maybe it’s that I worked at a Grocery store when I was in college and I know that paper bags pack items so much neater and are more likely to be reused than plastic (in my household)…Maybe it’s because [...]

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spared from a windstorm

January 20th, 2009 · 9 Comments · Hawaii, Photography, house

Those who follow me on twitter or are my friends on Facebook might have seen my posts about preparing for a windstorm and possible power outtage last week. The last island wide power outtage came on the day after Christmas and lasted for over 12 hours in my area. I declared at that time that [...]

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Tags:being prepared

Yes there is a santa

January 18th, 2009 · 7 Comments · DT, Family, Holidays, scrapbook

and he lives at the Apple store! I used the Concroption.com December kit to create this layout. Making Memories- Patterned Paper Falalala, Mini Glitter Stickers, holiday rubons. Heidi Swapp- Houndstooth PP, Journaling spots. Stampin’ Up! scalloped punch, belt buckle. Kaiser- black gems. American Crafts pigment pen. Pebbles a-lettas foam stamps, cream paint. Craft felt cut [...]

test day

January 17th, 2009 · 5 Comments · scrapbook

Aloha friends! As you all know, we are looking for a new school for the boys next year and one of the schools we are applying to is Kamehameha Schools. Jalen tested today for next year’s 4th grade class. Today’s test was the third week of 4th grade applicants testing, just looking around at today’s [...]

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Calendars for the underachievers…

January 12th, 2009 · 9 Comments · DT, Family, Photography, cool stuff, scrapbook, tutorial

I created these simple calendars in just a few easy steps, I call it calendars for the under achievers because it’s a lot of “pop” for a little work! Anyone can do it, including you! First I selected 12 photos from the past year. I added a mat from Peppermint Creative’s Custom Bracket Mat 2 [...]