seasons-

scrapbooking in season has started – AND BPS is giving 1 free seat away right now! (plus you can check 3 layouts that are in class…)
http://bigpicturescrapbooking.typepad.com/scrap_big/2009/01/layouts-galore.html

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Thursday- and class has started!

First off the winners from my last post: Syeda (stamp/oval punch) and Amy Harle e-mail me (mflaum (at) comcast.net to claim your prizes! congrats!!
#2: Well the dog didn’t work out. It’s sad, but she was very high maintenance and nobody was going to be real happy since either she was going to have to be [...]

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3 things:

#1: My new on-line class with BPS starts THURSDAY! (check it here: http://www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com/seasons.php ) It’s going to be so much fun- I’ve got prizes to give away every week (yep- for real!) + we’re having 2 crops, there are 14 handouts total… oh yes- it’s going to be so much scrap-tastic fun! There’s still time to [...]

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new dog (?)

The (?) is because technically, we’re ‘test driving’ this sweet dog. The group we’re working with believes in letting you have the dog in your home for a few weeks to make sure the fit is good before you commit 100%. That said, unless this SWEET and amazing with the girls dog does some shocking [...]

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rescue dogs are where it’s at!

I know there are good reasons for getting a purebred dog from a reputable breeder, and I know from firsthand experiences that some rescue groups/shelters STINK. Yes, some of them do have crazy hoop jumping and rules that make even me- the die hard “rescue!” dog girl irritated.
That said, if you’re looking for a pet [...]

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wwyd?

A question for you: what would you do with this (1yard) fabric?

It’s so girly and I love it sooo much. But what to do? Somehow it doesn’t seem right as an apron or skirt. But it’s such pure glam girl fabric I want something for ME. arg.
a purse?
a pillow case? (no… I have too many)
I’m [...]

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mid-week fun.

Ok, so I totally got a SURPRISE when this box showed up:

I know. It’s all the Fiskars CHA releases for next week. I’m shocked, excited, and totally bowing to goddess, friend, and boss Steph. So yesterday I was busy fighting my printers. The one just won’t print… the other is taking photos and totally distorting [...]

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winnah!

scissors winner: Michelle Dort! Shoot me an e-mail (mflaum (at) comcast.net) to claim your prize!
I’ve got some sweet prizes lined up for the next week… stay tuned!

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featured at Fiskars Crafts today…

Ususally I’m more ‘behind the scenes’ over at Fiskars, but I’ve been in such a seasonal scrapbooking mood (hey- I’ve got a whole class on it starting next week!) that I couldn’t help myself. You can see my layout with instructions here: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/projects/t_tisseason0109.aspx  and of course a whole lot more from the DT and talented guests [...]

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projects, peeks, and fun

I am starting to feel a bit better- at least enough to do a bit of normal daily activity. I took some photos this weekend and thought I’d share-

I don’t know how good this is going to work… but at least the sewing area is clean-ish. I didn’t realize how much fabric I have that [...]

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