bye 2008!

 I’m crafting up a storm here, finishing up layouts for my BPS class starting in just 30 days. So I’m doing a lot of thinking back of 2008, and I am in awe at how very much went down. This is indeed a year to remember. My walk down memory lane at this moment must [...]

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a moment for plum.

So, if you’re a Plum fan like me then you’re doing a antsy-dance because in 1 week the newest book (Plum Spooky) will be out. Ok, it’s a ‘between the numbers’, but still a full length fabulous adventure. I’m excited. In honor of that, I thought I’d share a few ‘plum’ happenings I’ve found.
First the 12 [...]

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One last prize…

for 2008, that is! I’ve got plenty of fun in mind for 2009, but we won’t worry about that now. Right now, we’ll just think about ‘08, and the one more prize.

A whole lot of fun stuff here… just leave a comment to be entered! I’ll draw a winner on 12/31.
(holy smokes, is 2008 really [...]

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holiday pics…

random photos of fun from dec 23-25…

Speaking of fun, I’ve got  some in store come Monday. Between now and then I’ll be deciding exactly what I’m giving for my final December prize… stay tuned!

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the scary princess.

I got Elizabeth this super lovely and cool horse that walks with the wave of a want. Totally magical- I love it and so does she. She’s having a lot of fun playing with her.

(but) she wishes she had the princess aurora doll that matches. I can dig that, and she has Christmas money to [...]

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winners!

I’ve got still a bit more holiday ho-ho-ho giving to come… but first a few winners to announce…
Quinna (confessions of a shopaholic) and Christine C (my book + mm magazine) shoot me an e-mail (mflaum (at) comcast (dot) net) to claim your prizes!
I hope you all had a merry Christmas! The girls and I spent [...]

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books to read {and a prize}

My entire childhood I read a lot. Trips to the library plus my own personal books… I read many, many books. Then from about 18-21 I didn’t really read at all. Looking back I think it was probably just that something had to give- after all learning to be an adult, living on your own, [...]

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The presents are wrapped, the house is decorated, and we are ready for celebrating! I’d like to take a moment to share a few glimpses from around our house. Also, I encourage you to take a few minutes to walk around and capture some photos of details this holiday season you might otherwise not notice. [...]

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paper + pixels (give away!)

That’s right, one of you can have my book paper + pixels AND a copy of the Memory Makers “get organized” special issue! It’s got an exerpt from my book in it and a digital layout featuring my dear miss E. That’s reason to share and celebrate for sure.
Just leave a comment here to be [...]

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winter {prize}

being that it’s winter solstice, I thought a snowy winter prize would be in order!

A fabulous fiskars circle punch, some Heidi Grace stickers & letters, some fibers, AND a winter-licious little box of See’s chocolates. To enter, just leave a comment here. Winner will be drawn next time I post…

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