Donna's Blog

November 7, 2009 Medallion Stamp Camp

2009-10-16T09:46:00.000-07:00

On November 7th, Saturday from 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm or 6pm-8pm, I will have this amazing stamp camp. We will make 10 cards and card wrap. Great gift idea. So if you plan to come be prepared to have lots of fun but ready to bust a move on these 10 cards. I do alot of the preparing but we will use the baby wipe technique so you will get hands on experience. Lots of fun!!! It is only $10.00 for the class. This is a special class as my appreciation to all of my attendees. Hope to see you then.

New Gypsy to use with Cricut

2009-09-28T08:51:00.000-07:00

I picked up my pre-order of the new Gypsy..It was made by Provo Craft to work with the Cricut. It is really a neat tool. You can download all of your cartridges on it and carry it where you go. You can make pages, save them and when you get home cut them out. I am going to try it out when we go to Whitney's wedding on Oct 9th. They will be ready to sale at Michael's on Oct 4, 2009. I am still trying to get a Cricut training class going, so let me know if you would like to attend, we hope to learn some more techniques to use with the cricut. Enjoy life!!

Christmas Card Stamp Card Sep 26, 2009

2009-09-28T08:36:00.000-07:00

This is the Christmas Card Stamp Camp on Saturday, Sep 26, 2009. The tree and words are embossed with silver. The snowflake backgound is the cuttlebug snawflake embossing folder. We had fun putting this card together. Join us the last Saturday of the month.

Baby Shower Gift Sept 2009

2009-09-18T10:50:00.000-07:00

PB Fair Creative Arts Booth Sept 11 to Sept19, 2009

2009-09-15T09:13:00.000-07:00

Permian Basin Fair & Expo in Odessa, Tx from Sep 11 to Sep 19, 2009. I have a booth in the Creative Arts Building-Barn G. Come see me!!!!! Lots going on....

Build-A-Bear Birthday Workshop Aug 22 2009

2009-08-27T06:48:00.001-07:00

Minde Ivy's daughter turned 7, so we had a Build-a-Bear Workshop for her. All the girls had fun Stamping, Coloring and using the glue to put the projects together. We made birthday hats, boxes, door hangers & a tag. fun time!

New Pink Cricut

2009-08-24T11:44:00.000-07:00

Today, I donated to the Breast Cancer Awareness by buying myself a new Pink Cricut Expression. I am so excited. I had the orignal Cricut but it is at house in Del Rio. Since I am working on Ruby's scrapbook I needed a new one.lol!!! I also pre-ordered the gypsy..which is a adapter that you can download all of your Cricut cartridges on it so you don't have to keep up with your cartridges. Yippee..can't wait to get home and play with it.

August 29th, Saturday September Stamp Club 10-noon

2009-08-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

We will be having the September Stamp Club meeting on August 29th. I have the Permian Basin Fair stating Sept 11 so I have to work on preparation for it, so Stamp Club will be a few days early. We will be making the Razzle Chic Gift set, I am combining it with my stamp camp so be sure to let me know if you are attending. Thanks.

Calendar for August & September 2009

2009-08-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

Here is what we will be doing in August and September:

August 22, 2009, Saturday, Private Build-A-Bear Birthday Party, We will do a birthday party for 7 years old kiddos...excited to try the new BAB items out. Should be a fun time. This is a new item to the SU line.

August 29, Saturday, 10-Noon, RazzleBerry Gift Set, Will make candle, tag, jar & card using the Razzleberry paper and Rub-ons. September Stamp Club Members $5.00 plus $20.00 order . Stamp Camp Attendees $10.00. Must RSVP by August 27th to attend.

August 29, Saturday, 2-4pm or 6-8pm, August Christmas Card Stamp Camp, Will make 4 cards and a gift bag. Must RSVP by August 27th to attend. $10.00

August 29, 2009 Christmas Card Stamp Camp

2009-08-10T05:34:00.000-07:00

This is the Christmas Card Stamp Camp for Saturday, August 29, 2009. Times are from

2-4pm or 6-8pm. Please RSVP by August 27th.

National Night Out August 4, 2009

2009-08-07T10:48:00.000-07:00

I hosted National Night Out on August 4, 2009 for my neighborhood. We had a great time and learned lots from the groups that came by to visit. See pictures below:

August 4, 2009 National Night Out

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RazzleChic Rub-On Gift Set August 29 & 30, 2009

2009-08-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

I will be doing this class as a Stamp Club Member Class and Stamp Camp Class. This class will use the rub-ons and all the new in-color papers. It is a great gift set. You still have time to RSVP to the class on either Saturday, August 29, 10-12 or Sunday, August 30, 2-4pm $10.00. Email or call me to RSVP your spot.

Saturday, August 29, 2-4pm, we will also do a Christmas Card Stamp Camp. Will post picture of it at a later date. $10.00

I am having to piggy back some of my classes due the the Permian Basin Fair starting on Sep 11th thru Sep 19th. Anyone that would like to come out and work on your projects, please let me know. I will have an area that you can work on scrapbooks or cards.

Birdhouse and Card Set Stamp Club Project August 1, 2009

2009-08-07T09:46:00.000-07:00

This is the Birdhouse and Card set that we made at our August 1, 2009 Monthly Stamp Club Meeting. It was fun putting the birdhouse together and the cards are so cute. it is amazing what you can do with paper. Hope to see you soon.

July 25, 2009 Christmas Card Stamp Camp

2009-08-07T09:40:00.000-07:00

This is the Christmas Card we completed at stamp camp on July 25, 2009. It is one of the new catalog stamp sets "Good Cheer". Love it. We used the watercolor crayons. We complete 6 identical cards at stamp camps. You need to join in on the fun. Email or call me if you are interested.

Scrapbooking Trip To Lakehouse

2009-07-21T08:52:00.000-07:00

On July 17th, Eli, Billie and I left early Friday morning to go on our Scrapbooking Escape to lakehouse in Del Rio, TX. We had a great time shopping, scrappin, eating and laughing. Sorry we could not take everyone but limited space. My Navigator was stuffed from top to bottom. Took forever to unload in the 100 degree weather.

Saturday morning we went shopping, found this place called Maria's Flowers which had tons of pottery, so we again loaded the navigator up. Thank goodness Andy was with us so he could bring the big turtle Eli bot home. We had a great week-end and finished a bunch of pages in our scrapbooks.

Great American Scrapbook Convention

2009-06-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

Kim Finke and I left Wednesday morning to go to Arlington to the Great American Scrapbook Convention which started Thursday morning. We had a blast. Shopped until we dropped. My friend, Cindy Faught, from Garland, TX came over to shop with us. We spent lots of money but had fun and got lots of new items to play with. I will try to work on some of the stuff and post soon. I am still trying to recuperate. It is hard to shop for 9 hours without stopping. But was lots of fun. We saw a lot of people from Midland/Odessa area. I learned some new stuff on glotter techniques so next Christmas Card Cross Camp Stamp will be a surprise to everyone. Am so excited.

Stamp Camp June 6, 2009 Bag & 4 cards

2009-06-08T07:00:00.001-07:00

We made the cutest cards and bag to match this past week-end. We had fun playing with the wheels and finally mastered them.

Christmas Card

2009-06-08T06:47:00.000-07:00

I started making Christmas Cards in April. Try to do stamp camps, the last Saturday of every month. We make 6 identical cards so by December you should have over 50 cards. I made a pink Cross card that turned out so pretty. Just wanted to share it. I am on a roll, my personal goal is to make 150. I am well on my way, have 25 made already. Yippee!!!

Memorial Day Week-End May 22, 2009

2009-05-26T06:43:00.000-07:00

We went to Pagosa Springs, Colorado for the week-end. Of Course, we had to spend the week-end cleaning the cabin to get it ready to rent out for the summer. But it was still so beautiful. It was misty all week-end. Nice and cool. Yesterday morning fog was covering the mountain so it was beautiful. I know now why Colorado is called "God's Country", it is certainly beautiful. The San Jaun River is in front of the cabin and it was out of its banks. they have had record rain this year. Which is wonderful for us, so we do not have to worry about fire dangers. Just wanted to share this beauty with you. More later.

Busy Times in May!

2009-05-19T05:36:00.001-07:00

It has been really hot here and dry. We went to Del Rio over the week-end so I had a chance to cut out card stock for my Christmas Card Stamp Camp on May 30th and get my cute project cut out and ready for Stamp Camp & Stamp Club on June 6, 2009. That project is really cute. It is a bag with 4 different cards using the Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel. I think everyone will like it.

It has been busy as usual. Andy finished his texturing and painting in his room , put his new Murphy Bed set in and it is beautiful. He is so proud. As soon as he gets all of his tools out of there, I'll post pictures. He plans to start on the other bedroom with texturing and painting. Not sure if we will buy another Murphy Bed set for it or not. They are really expensive but so much more room and storage. So we will see. I have been working in my building...don't laugh..re-doing stuff again. I am going through all of my plastic drawers trying to clean each one out so I know what I have and where it is. So every afternoon when I get home from work, I am out there working. I really can't call it work, it is my therapy..I love it.

We will leave on Friday for Pagosa Springs, Colorado for the week-end to clean up the cabin for the June renters. So I will be exhausted when we get back. But since I have lost 10 pounds it will be a little easier to go up and down the three flights of stairs. I have been pretty faithful on my diet, it seems the last couple of days I am really starting to drop. I was on a plateau for 2 weeks and it almost drove me crazy. But now I am back to losing again. I want to lose quite a bit before Whitney's wedding in October. So I am really trying, walking on treadmill, drinking lots of water(which I hate), eating vegatables (which I also don't care much for), but I am determined I am losing and not gaining it back. (right)!

The sad news is ...we had to lay Jamie off at work..BooHoo!!! I enjoyed having her so much but it is really slow so we have to cut back..I know she will get another job before she leaves for college. She is bright and very hard worker. She is an asset to any company. Will miss her so much.

Guess I better get busy before I get laid off..Not a chance!!! He loves me too much.lol

May Showers (hopefully)

2009-05-06T08:50:00.000-07:00

Hopefully, May will bring us some of the needed rain that Texas so desperately needs. It is so dry here. Had a really great time at the National Scrapbooking week-end on May 1st and 2nd. Made lots of cards and not much scrapbooking, but we had fun. Been making Mother's and Father's Day cards and they are so pretty. I am finally caught up on sending my birthday cards out. I vow to never get 3 months behind again. I am making about 40 identical birthday cards so I can be ready every month. Not much going on here, just staying really busy. Will put some pictures up tomorrow. later!

May 1 & May 2, 2009 National Scrapbooking Event

2009-04-14T11:43:00.000-07:00

It is hard to believe that it is already time for National Scrapbooking Day Events, but it is.
I will have my event on Friday, May1st, 6-midnight and Saturday, May 2nd, 9am-6pm.
It is $50.00 for both days. We will have make-n-takes, snacks, drinks and lunch on Saturday will provided.
Plenty of free time to scrapbook, make cards or do whatever you like to do. This is a very popular event so you must RSVP early with payment by April 24th to make sure you have your spot. Please call or email me with questions. 432-349-4997

April Showers & Snow in Colorado

2009-04-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

I am back...I have been in Colorado for a few days. It was beautiful weather especially with the snow on Saturday.

April 4, 2009 we had our Monthly Stamp Club Meeting making Easter Items.

I have several Stamp Camps on Tuesday's and Thursday's this month so we will see how they go. Check out the calendar for dates.

We have been going to lake in Del Rio on Lake Amistad. I have been working on Ruby Alice's First Year down there but not making a whole lot of progress. But I am organized as can be.lol Love the area down there, people are so friendly. I could retire there.

Anyway, just wanted to put quick post so you know I am still alive and kicking. Been a rough year on the pancreas, don't know why I am having so many problems. I am much better.

March Madness is here!

2009-02-27T09:22:00.000-08:00

I am sorry I have not been updating my blog but I have been so busy. I have been cleaning up my workshop, purchased a lake house on Lake Amistad in Del Rio, TX. & have not been feeling very good. As most of you know I have Lupus, so I have to be cautious with my immune system. Well, this year has been so dry & allergies are going wild but also is the Lupus. So I am having to slow down some. I won't be having something every week- end like I did last year. I am going to have stamp camps probably every other week until I get to feeling better.

I am working on my march schedule so it will be posted soon. I hope to hear from you soon.

Valentine's Day is coming???

2009-01-23T09:23:00.000-08:00

I Love Valentine's Day, so many things you can do.. I will post Saturday night what we do at Stamp Camp on Saturday, Jan 24th. Really cute book and cards.

Still trying to organize my workshop but not making much headway. I will someday finish. I am going thru every box and drawer in there, so you know what a chore that is.

Stampin'Up! Sale-a-bration starts Feb 1st, for the ones that don't know about it, here goes. For every $50.00 you purchase in product, you get free stamp set or ribbon from the SAB Mini Catalog. So it is the perfect time to stock up on what you might need so you will get free products. If you have a workshop or sign up to be a demonstrator, you also receive free products. So give me a call if you are interested. Gotta run for now, post more later.

2009 is here!!

2009-01-22T11:46:00.000-08:00

Well it is hard to believe 2008 is over and 2009 is here. This weather has been beautiful but we need rain. It is so dry, have not had rain in forever. Lot of sickness going around, maybe rain would settle some down. I had a wonderful Christmas, did a lot of traveling but had fun. The first week of January my new yard was installed by my workshop. It is so beautiful. Always green..Plush Turf 365 is the name of it. No watering, mowing, fertilizer, no maintenence at all. I love it. Molly can also still do her business with no problems. Just trying to get her to do it at the back instead of center of yard. Still working on that, may take awhile to change that habit.

EVCO (our business) has cut hours so we are back to 40 hours a week and I love it. Getting off at 3:30pm is wonderful. Just wish I could only work 2 or 3 days a week, but Andy says "No". So for now I will enjoy 8 hours a day, every day.

Stampin'Up's new catalog came out January 19th, been really busy so haven't droolled over it yet. I ordered a couple new stamp sets and lots of the accessories. They have some cute buttons and ribbons. I need a few weeks to soak the new catty in, then I will be on a roll. Sale-A-Bration starts on February first so things will be hopping for 6 weeks. Love giving stuff away so get ready to see what it is all about.

Better go for now...

Donna's Birthday today

2008-12-06T15:33:00.000-08:00

Today, Dec 6th, I am an official Jr. Senior Citizen..Yes, I turned 55 today and am very proud of it. I am glad to be alive. Especially after the last month I have had. Being sick is not fun. This pictures was taken today at our Monthly Stamp Club Meeting. Want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This has been a wonderful year for me. I have met so many wonderful people and have enjoyed all of their friendships. I look forward to the new year. I am truly blessed!!! May God Bless you all!!!

Christmas CD Cases

2008-11-06T11:08:00.001-08:00

Here are a few of our CD cases that we completed at Nov 1st Stamp Club Meeting. They are really cute gift items.

Halloween Scallop Critters

2008-10-26T16:39:00.000-07:00

Well, I made some halloween treats today, (thanks to my friend Minde Ivy giving me the idea yesterday morning at stamp camp) thanks Minde. I love them..they are so cute..my grandson will love them. Easy to make.

Christmas Card Stamp Camp Oct 25 2008

2008-10-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share the Christmas cards we completed at the Stamp camp on Saturday. Hope you like them. We usually do 6 identical ones but this time I wanted to do a variety of cards. We had lots of fun. hope you can join us sometime.