GO REDSKINS!!!

Ok, I'm a dork! But seriously...if YOUR team had Tic Tacs in their colors, wouldn't you feel compelled to do something crafty with them???

This is made with SU Chocolate Chip CS and some scraps of "gold". I used a very old SU set for the footballs and then just punched out a circle to show the Tic Tacs (Cherry Passion flavored, if you care!).

Speaking of the Redskins, we had a little excitement while watching them WIN last Sunday!

Check out the picture of Ben below....

...this was a result of Game Day abuse from JP. No, he wasn't tackled or punched! JP threw a Star Wars Light Saber at him. It was pretty dramatic! Just ask the Huse Girls!

And....speaking of the Huse Girls....we welcomed Hailey Grace Huse on December 31st! She was sweet enough to wait on her arrival so that Daddy Dennis could go to the Redskins game with Erich and Michael but still arrived just in time for this years tax deduction! Hailey is a beautiful baby and is already VERY loved by us all!

Retired Stamp Sets For Sale!!

Out with the old...In with the new!!

I'm in the process of cleaning out my stamp room and have decided that I really need to get rid of some stamps! Of course, I'll replace them with new products, right? I'm also hoping to use my profits to pay someone to make my room pretty! It is great having the space but some drywall would be nice!

So, here is the list! Prices do not include shipping if applicable. Email me with any questions!!

Sets in Blue were just added to the list today (1/4/07). Sets in Red are spoken for buy not paid for yet....if you are interested in them, let me know and I will put you on the "waiting list"

Gorgeous Grapevine
mounted/used once
$20

Oh So Lovely
HOSTESS ONLY SET
Unmounted
$20

Angelic
Unmounted
$20

Along the Same Lines
mounted/gently used
$ 8.00

Classic Caps
Unmounted
$ 15.00

Delight In Life
mounted/missing dotted stamp
$ 5.00

Doodle That
mounted/gently used
$ 8.00

Framed Greetings
mounted/gently used
$ 10.00

Fresh Fillers
mounted/used once
$ 5.00

Fun Filled
mounted/gently used
$ 5.00

Garden Silouhettes
mounted/used once
$ 20.00

Going Out In Style
mounted/used once
$ 15.00

Good Times
Unmounted
$ 10.00

Happy Harmony
Unmounted
$ 15.00

Happy Spring
mounted/used once
$ 8.00

In The Spotlight
mounted/used once
$ 30.00

Mix and Mingle
Unmounted
$ 10.00

Much Appreciated
mounted/gently used
$ 8.00

Phrase Starters II
Unmounted
$ 10.00

Quick Thinking
mounted/gently used
$ 8.00

Say It Simply
mounted/gently used
$ 5.00

Send a Celebration
mounted/never used
$ 8.00

Sidekick Sayings
mounted/one stamp used (Christmas)
$ 20.00

Stamped From the Heart
mounted/never used
$ 5.00

Sweet and Sassy
mounted/gently used
$ 10.00

Sweet On You
mounted/used once
$ 10.00

Tags So Much
mounted/gently used
$ 12.00

The World Over
mounted/some staining on wood blocks
$ 10.00

Totally Cool
mounted/gently used
$ 12.00

Trick Or Treat
mounted/gently used
$ 5.00

Words By Wanda
Unmounted
$ 15.00

Too Terrific Tags
mounted/gently used
$ 10.00

Christmas Card Winner

Congrats to Laura Muscar for winning my First Annual Christmas Card Drawing! Her fabulous card is pictured below! Laura has won a $20 Stampin' UP! Gift Certificate!

Genie Bags

Who doesn't need a gift bag this time of year? I made up Ben's teacher gifts and had no great way to wrap them! So, I got a little crazy and decorated these brown paper lunch bags!

THEN...I had a baby shower gift to wrap and I made this...

They are so super easy! Here is a link to directions on Splitcoaststampers.com:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/geniebag.php

Holiday Giftables Class

Here is a picture of some of the items that we made at the holiday giftables class! We didn't make the candle, instead we substituted it with a pop top can! Very fun! I hope you can join us next time!

It's Snowing!!

Have I told you guys how much I love my "new" house (yes, it is still new...we haven't lived her for a year yet!). I love watching the snow fall in the woods behind the house...and it kind of makes me laugh to see the people walking their dogs in the cold (reason number 5001 why we don't have a dog)! Anyways, I'm sitting here typing while Will is standing at the glass doors leading out to our back patio and he is just cracking up at the snow. He thinks it's great. He probably won't think so in about an hour when when we have to bundle up to go take JP to the bus stop!
In honor of our first snow of the season, I got spunky and made a card...

I used Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White cardstock. The snowflake and circle are from the On Board Ornaments. I covered the circle with TT craft ink then put a few layers of clear embossing powder on top. The snowflake was embossed with white embossing powder and then a few layers of clear. I added the turquoise brad from the Ice Rhinestone Brads and then stamped "Sparkle" with TT. I love the simplicity of it!

I need to get back to working on my Christmas Cards! I've finished most of them...now the task of addressing! I hope to get them mailed out next week so be looking for yours! If you've moved in the last year or so, send me an email with your new address!

I'd love to see what you guys are working on! I am having a contest for the "best" Christmas Card! I will set out all of the handmade cards to be judged by our guests this Christmas. The winner will receive a stamp set out of the NEW catalog! So, don't forget to add me to your holiday card list!

Speaking of the new catalog...have you checked out the Retirement List? I'm offering 20% off all sets on the list until December 8th! After that, they will be 10% off until January 1st. So, check your list and see if there are any that you want before they are gone for good! The new catalog will be available on January 1st. If you would like to reserve a copy, send me an email! I am selling them for $5 (50% off their retail value) from now until Jan. 2nd.

I'll be back later with pictures from the Holiday Giftables Class!

It's Almost Christmas!!

Can you believe all of the holiday decor out in the stores? It's so exciting! I love Christmas! And it only gets better as the boys get older! We've already made a few calls to the North Pole from the Wiemann House. Good thing we have free long distance because I have a feeling we'll be calling Santa lots in the next few weeks!

I've been super busy getting ready for the St. Tim's Holiday Craft Show! Mom and I are going to have a table to sell her purses, baby blankets, headbands, etc., and my paper crafts! Should be lots of fun! If you are free next Saturday, stop by and see us! The show is November 17th from 9-3. We'll be somewhere in the preschool wing! Here is one of the items that I'll be selling. I'll take more pictures once I have everything together!

I am also getting ready for the Holiday Giftables Class that I will hold on November 30th and December 1st. We will be making 5 awesome gifts to give to neighbors, teachers, bus drivers, mail carriers, or whomever! You might just want to keep them for yourselves! If you have not signed up for this class yet, there is still time! Just send me an email or give me a call!

Can I just tell you that Stampin' UP ROCKS? They are sending ALL demos a FREE stamp set that will appear in the new catalog! They are so generous! It doesn't get much better than FREE stamps! If you've ever thought of signing up as a SU demonstrator, give me a call and let's chat!

I'm sure you've all heard about SU's November Promotion...but if not, it's Buy 3 Designer Series Paper Packs and get one FREE! That is only $.62 a sheet for DOUBLE SIDED paper! Can't beat that! Remember, paper isn't just for scrapbooking...it looks great on cards and gifts (you'll learn this at the giftables class!) .

Don't forget, November is the LAST month to order from the Holiday Mini Catalog--there have been some very popular stamp sets--be sure not to miss out on placing your order! View the Holiday Mini Catalog online...

I"m off to work on finding a fun tutorial for you ladies to work on this weekend! Check back later for your "homework"