Recently, I discovered Donna Liljegren’s delightful blog, Brynwood Needleworks, and became her 300th follower. Shortly thereafter, Donna wrote that she would be sending some goodies my way to celebrate this milestone! Well, I received my goodies and wanted to say thanks, Donna, for the wonderful note, beautiful tag, yummy chocolate, and awesome Rabbit Garden pincushion! I am so […]
Welcome To The Winner’s Circle!
Today is the day you have been waiting for – the day I announce the winners of my OWOH RAK giveaway! I’m excited that this will bring smiles to the faces of a lucky few. But, the real prize is the connections we make as a result of Lisa Swifta’s vision – connections and friendships that will continue long after […]
Altered Mini-Album
Happy Friday Everyone! Today I’m unveiling the third and final bonus gift I’ll be sending to one special person who entered my OWOH giveaway – a little mini-album that I stamped and decorated using Stamping Up products! When you open the album, it reveals eight decorated panels. You can glimpse inside the album below. Now that […]
WOYWW 8, Cat Chat, Exciting News
This week, my attention (and workspace) shifted from The Paper Palace to my husband’s office. We are currently on a mission to reorganize all of the bookshelves in our home so that we can free up as much bookshelf space as possible in The Paper Palace for art and crafting supplies. (Oooh! Do you hear makeover […]
OWOH Gift 2: Altered Notebook & Pen
No matter where one goes or what one does, it’s always nice to have a notebook on hand to jot down one’s thoughts, ideas, notes, to do lists, messages, and whatever else happens to pop into one’s mind! So, for my second OWOH RAK giveaway, I will be sending this altered notebook and pen to one […]
OWOH Gift 1: Altered Heart Box & Gift Bag
Last week, I announced that as a special thanks to all who helped make my first OWOH experience such an overwhelming success, I wanted to surprise a few more participants with something special from me. So, I have picked three handmade prizes to bless three additional people with! There is nothing additional you need to do […]
March Of The Turtles
I have always been a nature girl. Nothing revitalizes me more than time spent in the great outdoors. And nothing delights me more than an unexpected brush with Mother Nature every now and then. Two weeks ago, I met a friend for lunch. Afterwards, we walked her dog down the path behind the restaurant that leads to […]
WOYWW 7, Cat Chat, Updates
I thought I would start today’s post by sharing a second photograph I took of Tsunami that captures his full reflection in my coffee table – in part, because it’s one of my favorite photographs I’ve taken in a long time, and in part, because you’re going to need something beautiful to feast your eyes […]
2010 One World One Heart Winner & Special Announcement
Thank you for celebrating One World One Heart with me – the response to this event has been beyond my wildest dreams! As you know, I am very appreciative to all who read my blog – I cherish your support, your e-mails, and your comments. Today, however, I’d like to extend a special thanks to the 343 people who […]
SSDS Blog Hop Sketch Challenge: Celebrate
This weekend, Stamp Scrap & Doodle Saturdays has been hosting their very first blog hop. It’s been so much fun visiting the Design Team’s blogs in my spare moments! As part of the festivities, they kicked off Feb 12th with a versatile sketch challenge that has been floating around my head all weekend. Finally, I spent […]
Happy Valentine’s Day & OWOH Updates
Happy Valentine’s Day! In my world, today is a Super-Sunday of Sorts! Not only is it Valentine’s Day, but it is the first day of the Chinese New Year (it’s the Year of the Tiger!), the last day to register for my One World One Heart Giveaway, and my anniversary! How is that for some […]