Happy Halloween

from Pixie Hollow (tinkerbell and Rosetta fairies… no wings on yet…)
crafts, prizes, winners, and more coming… for now I’m off to enjoy Halloween!!!

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wanna chat?

I’ve been invited to chat with lead fiskateer Rebecca & co. on November 1st (8am pacific- that’s 10 central/11 eastern)
www.fiskarscrafts.com/chat.aspx is how to get there! Hope to see you!

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yummy things.

Know what makes me crazy? When somebody shares a favorite store or etsy shop or something and then they become one of my favorites, thus tempting me to shop more. It’s so bittersweet because I love finding new treasure, yet I so do not need to find new sources of treasure!!
Know what I mean?
Why do [...]

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a quote.

Reading through my favorite blogs this morning (oh how I love google reader!) I was really struck with something Stacy Julian had to say:

Let go. Stop making this so hard. Stop worrying about whether you are doing it right or whether you are good enough or whether you have the right stuff you need or [...]

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lovelies

While the room is small, I still like surrounding myself with beautiful things and playful things in my workspace. It reminds me of how I kept my bedroom growing up. Always full of things that I like, and not necessarily things that go together. I find I’m more inspired than in a more clean/simple space. [...]

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HSM3

So Friday (of course) I took miss E down to the theater to watch High School Musical 3, as promised for the last few months. She’s been OBSESSED with going ever since she saw a trailer a long time ago, and every day for the last month  I’ve heard how we’re going. Gonna have popcorn. soda. [...]

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(purging) give-away time!

Photo when desk was in-progress, and envelopes were getting stuffed…

I would really like the stuff I’m giving here to go to crafters in need of a boost to supply stash. Places where they’ll be loved and used. I really cringe when I have to purge the stash, but it does indeed happen, and in addition [...]

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that which shall not be spoken.

that is how I mention “cleaning the studio” without saying that’s what I’m up to around here. Since I’ve never actually gotten the studio all the way clean and all.  But this time is it! I have more hope because all my previous efforts are showing up and helping. What do I mean? Well there’s [...]

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quick! a note from me:

Rebecca has a virus (hand, foot, mouth?) it reminds me of chicken pox, except without itching and with sores in her mouth. That’s where I’ve been, in case you’ve been wondering. Gotta give her plenty of time and love since there is no ‘get better quick’ option. Seriously hoping none of the rest [...]

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SNL

When I have a lot of computer work in the evening and am by myself often I watch shows I’ve taped while working. I tape Saturday Night Live, and I find it to be a good work/watch because most episodes I don’t pay much attention to most of the skits except weekend update and maybe [...]

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