15% OFF Stampin' Up! Sale - 24 Hours - Tuesday Only Hostess Code A99UFYGP

It’s time for It’s Our Birthday Stamp Sale! For 24 HOURS ONLY, you can save 15% on select stamp sets. This sale will be gone in a flash, so come celebrate with us!

Tuesday, October 23: 12:01am MT – 11:50pm MT ONLY

Check out my Online store for details!!  Sorry, but I wasn't able to upload the PDF file for some reason.....

Get in on the birthday sale before it's over!!

And, you can use the Host Code A99UFYGP

Have a wonderful day!!!

Char

MY RV Stamp Room

My Tiny RV Stamp Room

I have been asked countless times to post about how I store my stamping supplies in a 5th wheel.  I have procrastinated only because I hadn't gotten my stamp room set up the way I wanted to because we have been on the road a lot, this past year and most of you, if you know me at all, know I LOVE to have things organized.

Well, we are finally sitting still for awhile, hopefully, and I have been spending my 'off' days getting things organized.  It has been a real eye opener!!  I CAN actually stamp it with minimal supplies and space.

I know, from previous experience, that this organizing isn't going to be 'finished' any time soon as I will keep coming up with better ways to store things or display them in my tiny stamp room.  AND, there is still a LOT of wall space but you have to be careful not to put too much weight on the walls.   You don't want it all on the floor when you arrive at your destination :-)   Ask me how I know!!!  

I know that some of you are already thinking, but how do all those stamp pads stay in place and the drawers keep from coming open?  Well, we have large cardboard type 'things' that we put in front of the stamp holder and Sterilite drawers and bungee cord them in place.  Pretty much everything on the desk rides well as I have shelf liners on the top of the desk and it keeps things from shifting.

Well, this is it!!  Below is the view when you open the door. A long, long ways from a 10x12 room that I used to have, with all kinds of shelves and pieces of furniture to store everything....and a garage lined with shelving units to store all the excess..... but it works!!

I finally have it to where I can get to my card stock (I just recently organized those in magazine file holders, an idea I got from Pinterest) and my basic stamping supplies.

Of course, it's too small of an area for me to put a chair in there and actually stamp but, as you can see, the desk area is full anyway.

This little room was supposed to be a spare bathroom but we had it converted into a craft room/office, when it was being built, with a small desk with 3 drawers on the left.  The 'office' part of the room, is the first drawer, where we keep office supplies, postage stamps, etc.  :-) 

The second drawer, in the desk, holds my punches and the bottom drawer has some stamp sets,

After a year of organizing, reorganizing (and I am sure there will be countless other times of organizing going on in the future).....I am finally able to locate things and not have to dig around under the belly of the RV or worse yet....just decide NOT to stamp as it was just too much of a hassle.

My stamp organizer, on the wall, is sort of empty as this year SU retired a lot of the stamp pads I had and replaced them with other colors and I haven't gotten up to speed, yet.

Here's a closer photo of my nine Sterilite 3 drawer storage units that I had bought at Wal Mart and had in my stamp room in our house.  They fit perfectly stacked on top of one another and it leaves a little room on the right side to keep my Stampin' trimmer, Simply Scored Scoring Tool and a couple of other tools.

I have a round swivel organizer on the desk top that holds a lot of  smaller 'tools' like bone folder, scissors, pens, paper piercing tool, blender pens, Wink of Stella, Stampin' Spritzer....well, you get the idea.

In the storage drawers, I have scotch tape, snail adhesive, fast fuse, ATG tape, glue, glue dots, dimensionals, sponges, wet wipes, post it notes, heat tool, ribbons, enamel shapes, rhinestones, pearls, embossing folders, dies and framelits, paper clips, binder clips, command hooks, Dymo Labeler and labels, highlighters and sharpies, scissors, trimmer blades, acrylic blocks, embossing powders and silcone craft sheet and mats.

All of the above drawers have to be re-analyzed because some things I just don't use that often and I really need to have it fine tuned to what I absolutely use the most often.   Of course, some of those things are office supplies.

This room just holds the very basics.  I also have storage under our bed using 12 x 12 plastic storage boxes for designer paper, card stock and other supplies.  There are also a few items under the belly of our RV.  :-)

I am finally back to stamping and now when anyone tells me that they just don't have enough room to store all of their stuff, to stamp, I can tell them..... well, maybe so....but, if you at least have a closet....you can have enough room to have the basics!!  :-) 

With that said, I don't have NEAR the 'stuff' I had in my house and garage....but then, did I even use most of that 'stuff'?  NOPE.....sad but so often true.

Hope this gave you a little idea of how I organized and store my stamping supplies.

Any questions, feel free to ask!!

Now, go stamp!!! :-)

Paper Pumpkin

Have you seen the ads or heard about Paper Pumpkin?  I used to receive the Paper Pumpkin kit each month, and then we decided to go RVing for over a year and it wasn't going to work out having it delivered to different places each month.

Well, we are now situated for the next several months, as far as we know, and so I decided to re-subscribe!!  It's always fun to look forward to that little box coming in the mail.

If you have a big crafting area, like I did before we sold our home, it was just a fun little thing to get in the mail and put together with my Granddaughter when she came to visit.

BUT, now I am finding that my space is severely limited, yet I still enjoy stamping.  I do have a little stamp room in our RV and I will share about that at a later time but, my dilemma is that I have very limited space in which to keep all of my supplies.  

So, I am thinking that I will start my Paper Pumpkin subscription back up and at LEAST have those to play with each month, along with some cards I make each month.  It's always fun and I always give away all the cards/projects that I make so I won't need room to store anything but the little stamp sets and the little ink pads.  :-)

Are you curious about Paper Pumpkin?  Do you have children or have some that you like to get together with and do fun projects?  Paper Pumpkin is an excellent way to spend an hour or two just following some simple directions and sending them home with their creations to hand out to friends and family!

You can go to Paper Pumpkin (just click on the link) and learn more and if it's something that sounds fun to you....SUBSCRIBE and use my name, Char Wilson, as your specified demonstrator, so I can receive credit for your signing up and if you ever need help, you'll know who to contact.

A great way to get introduced to the fun of stamping...too!!!

Have a great day!!

Char

Back to stamping!!! Z Fold Card

UPDATE:  This was written months ago...probably back in April....sorry I just found it....but decided to send it anyway!!

YEAH!!!  I am finally back to stamping!!!

I'd sort of gotten into a slump over the past several months.  When you are traveling, and not sitting still for more than a few days, it's hard to get into the crafting mode.  At least for me!

Then, I got into a stamping mood....but didn't have enough room to 'set up' everything.  It was very frustrating to me.

SO, I bought a 6 foot craft table from Amazon and the rest is history.  Yes, it's a pain finding a place to put it when it's not in use....but oh well, I NEEDED to be able to spread out so I could stamp.  The little room we had converted into a craft room/office works great for keeping a lot of my supplies but then there was no room to actually use the table we had put in there.  AND, a lot of my other stamp supplies are either under the bed or in the 'garage' (which means it's under the belly of the RV) and that means it's not always handy when I want to stamp.

I'll share more about stamping on the road, later, but for today, I wanted to share a few cards I made using a simple card fold that I saw online.

I thought....oh that would be fairly simple to do....not a lot of cutting or fussing.  HA....what I forgot about is that once a stamper starts making cards, their mind kicks into overdrive and then they end up thinking of something different to do, using this stamp or that paper or those embellishments and that means bringing out more supplies!  Before I knew it, my crafting table was overflowing with 'stuff'.

When I had my craft room, at home, it wasn't a problem....everything was within reach of my table or it was only a step or two away.....and....if I got a ton of stuff out, I could just leave and close the door till I was finished.  But, in an RV....I set up my craft table and then it's all out in the main part of the RV.  We have to walk around that table....squeeze in behind that table to sit....well, it's just not the as convenient....and everything has to be brought out and put on the table.  BUT, at least I have a table now to leave my things set up for a day or two....it's just in the way ;-)  It is what it is!! :-)

So, here is the card that I came up with.  I used the Hostess Set, "Feathery Friends" #144037.  I had gotten this set back in July or August after the annual catalog came out.  Then, we got our 5th wheel....got on the road, and got busy volunteering this winter and stamping just took a back seat for a while, till I could figure out how to get everything organized.  But, it was always on my mind!!

The card base is a piece of Very Vanilla card stock cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2.  Then, I scored it at 4 1/4" and 1 1/4".  You fold it in half and then fold the one section back.  You can see in this photo.

The layers are 3" and the other one is 2 3/4.  You can use two different pieces of card stock or one card stock and one designer series paper or any other combos you choose.

Mine were fairly simple but you can dress them up with ribbon, rhinestones and even use framelits or punches to cut out your layers for the front.

Since, all my punches are at home in a storage shed and my Big Shot was under the belly of our 5th wheel...and I was too lazy to go retrieve it....I just used my trimmer to cut out layers for the fronts of my cards.


Hope this all makes sense :-)

Hugs,
Char

A note from Char

Hi Everyone,

Well, it's been an up and down year with my SU business.....and I was about ready to call it quits, this week, but I just can't quit without giving it another try.

We are now settled in for the Winter at an RV park in WA on the Columbia River...possibly longer if things work out and I can once again start doing classes and having fun making cards and sharing them on my blog.

For me, it's never been about the sales or how big I could get, it's about teaching people to make cards and have pride in their accomplishments.  If there was only 1 person show up for my classes, it was fine with me.  

But, unfortunately, over the past year, I couldn't hold classes and if you don't sell enough, you are in danger of being deactivated and I wasn't able to devote the time to do my classes, being on the road, so I am really close to being deactivated.

I had thought about just allowing that to happen and I would just teach classes but the reality is that most people WANT what you used in your classes and have a source where they can get the supplies they used.  

And, to be perfectly honest, I LOVE SU's cardstock and the quality of their other products!!!!

So, that brought me to the decision that I need to try, once again, to make this work.  I'm just not ready to quit.....and since I will only be working two days a week, and won't be on the road like we were there for about a year....I will have more time to devote to my card making.

So, if you are thinking about putting in an order, I would appreciate you thinking of me.

I'll also be updating my blog a LOT more often, too.

Wish me success!!!!

HUGS

Char

Clearance Rack and Retiring products

Good Morning!!!

The clearance rack has new items added, some up to 60% off.  Go take a peek, but if you decide you want something, don't wait too long because some of these items go fast!!  

Go to my website HERE and click on one of these signs on my website.

Also, the retired list is up!!!  Again, don't hesitate too long, as we all know a lot of these items go FAST, especially the reinkers and the Designer Series paper.

Remember, if you order online and do not qualify for your own hostess rewards, please use the HOST code B2ZXBPWY.  It will be good till the 24th of April, at which time I will change the code and post it on this blog.

Have fun looking at all the great stamps and products!!!

Have a great day!!

Char

Retired lists

Well, it's that time of year again!!  Saying goodbye to so many stamps and accessories.  ;-(

Since I am so limited on Wi Fi, I will just send the links for you to download.

Main Catalog and Occasions Catalog:  Retiring products

Or you can just go to my SU website and click on

And it will take you there.  Just so you know, if you really want a certain item, don't hesitate too long....as a lot of things go FAST!!!  Especially Designer papers, re inkers and accessories.

A good tip, if you have stamp pads in a certain color...and one of those colors is being retired, stock up on some re inkers, they go fast.

If you can't open up any of these files, please let me know.  I'll be glad to help you.  Remember, though, I am on limited Wi Fi, so may not be able to reply as quickly as I would like.

Have a great day!!!!

Char

Sale A Bration starts today

Sale A Bration starts today!!!!   Remember for every $50 purchase from the Occasions catalog, you get to choose an item out of the Sale A Bration catalog.

You can go to my website and see the catalog, there.  Or try clicking on this link:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/Sale-A-Bration%202018/20180103_SAB18-1_en-US.pdf


I have limited Wi Fi....but wanted to jump online to remind you!!!

Hopefully, I'll have more time to post what we've been up to on the road!!  Life is different in an RV......a lot more different than I ever thought!!

Getting time to keep up with my customers and friends is not hard......finding Wi Fi to be able to do that...... is!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year.

Hugs,
Char

Fall in Love with Stamparatus!!!

              IT'S COMING!! Stampin' Up is introducing the                                             Stamparatus!!

 

And now you are wondering whatever THAT is!!

It's a stamp positioner like no other!!

You definitely will want to get in line for this fabulous tool

Watch this video to see what I'm talking about

It’s big news when something breaks the mold and changes everything. The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it!

Why do YOU need one? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!

·   Make multiples with ease

·   Consistently stamp crisp, clean images

·   If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over

·   Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money

·   Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates

·   Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement

I need product details!

·   Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp

·   Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps

·   Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring

·   2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper

·   2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with

·   2 magnets to hold the paper in place

·   Magnet storage areas

·   Retail Price–$49.00 USD

OKAY. I’VE GOTTA HAVE ONE. HOW DO I GET IN LINE?

With the launch of this tool, we’re trying something different: testing a new reservation system. It acts like a true preorder: you reserve your spot and we guarantee shipment as soon as the product arrives in our warehouse. Demonstrators and customers will place reservations and receive their product at the same time. This system will allow us to get the product to market as soon as possible while avoiding backorders and efficiently managing inventory.

The global launch will feature three reservation windows. For each window, please note the following:

·   Reservation quantities are while supplies last.

·   1 tool per customer per reservation window. 

·   Your customers may participate in multiple reservation windows.

·   In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information (don't have a credit card?  You can purchase a prepaid card. 

·   Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.

RESERVATION WINDOWS	AVAILABLE TO SHIP
November 16–30, 2017	Approx. February 1, 2018
December 5–30, 2017	Approx. March 19, 2018
January 15–30, 2018	Approx. April 15, 2018

Important to remember

You will reserve your Stamparatus at my online store here

There will be a place to enter your reservation and your credit card information

Stampin' Up will notify you by email (make sure your email is updated) and you can then go in and finalize your order

REMEMBER you can reserve your Stamparatus on Thursday, November 16th starting at 1:00 pm Pacific Time (2 pm Mountain time)

Let me know if you have any questions!!

Have a fantastic day!!!

Char

Designer Series Paper sale!!! AND World Card Making day sale!!

WOW....what a deal or should I say two deals at once.

Time to stock up on your favorite Designer Series Paper.

SU has their DSP on sale till October 31st.  Now is the time to stock up!!!

Check it out on my website here!!

ALSO

Get 15% off these Note Cards & Envelopes and stamp sets!

We’ve also provided a list of coordinating Designer Series Paper—take advantage of the separate sale happening now!

You can see all the DSP HERE

I wanted to be able to tell you that my 'lil' stamp room is all finished so I could show you how it turned out but we have been so busy, since we got back to the Pacific Northwest, trying to get everything organized and getting some things taken care of in our 5th wheel that we haven't had time to work on that room.  AND, we still have to make some more trips to the storage shed to go through things and decide what I can keep and what I can't.  

I'll be having yet another Yard Sale this month.  I won't know for sure when it will be till we are able to get back and set the date.  BUT, believe me, I'll have a lot of crafting supplies and household to sell.

If you would like to know when they sale will be, just send me an e-mail and I will make sure to let you know.

I am so glad I was able to get on (wi fi can be iffy in places) to send this FUN announcement out about the sales!!

Hope to see some of you when we get home for a short while!!

HUGS

Char

Well, I posted a blog just a bit ago and now I can't find it anywhere.  Go figure!!

So, I will attempt to redo it, but it probably won't be the same.  Such is the life of a blogger that doesn't plan their posts ;-)

We have been keeping busy while we away our RV.

During this time, I was invited to go to a get together with Rita at her Up-line's house.  We are both demonstrators for Stampin' UP! and the person that got her into SU has a monthly get together with her downline.

 This is the view of her home, as we drove up her driveway.  I was a little intimidated, but had no reason to be.  She was one of the sweetest, nicest people.

Here is my friend getting ready to open the door.  She said, "Hurry up and take that dern picture"  LOL

I was welcomed with open arms.  And, not only that, I got to swap cards with 15 other gals.  What fun!

We listened to a talk by her up-line and then she demonstrated how to make a spinner card.  FUN!

Afterwards, I got to tour her awesome stamp room and class room, where she holds her classes for her customers.

Great stamp room!!!!  Only a stamper can truly appreciate how wonderful it would be to have this much room to stamp in!!

Then, the next evening, we drove into Cincinnati, OH to attend a stamping convention that is held every year.

We first met two stampers that belong to my stamping list on Yahoo.  What fun to finally get to meet someone you've only talked online to.

We met at Ruby Tuesday's and from the look of the surrounding tables, a lot of other stampers decided to meet up there before the convention, too.

And, last but not least was having my photo taken with Tim Holtz.  He is well known in the stamping world!!  I don't personally use many of his products but a lot of my friends, do.

To be perfectly honest, I only bought one item that whole night.  Other people were carrying bags full of stuff.  But, I knew that I didn't have anywhere to store it and was trying to be frugal!!

The next day, we went to the Ark down in KY.  I have another post just for that over on my travel blog at http://travelwithdaveandcharitsagodthing.blogspot.com/  What a great place to visit and spend an entire day!!

Have a great day!!!

Char

Daisy Delight

I know, it's been forever since I have posted!  We have been on the road since May 22nd.  Actually, since before then but out of OR and WA since May!

We are now in OH at a friend's house and I actually am going to get to stamp tonight at her stamp class!!  WHOOOOHOOOO!!!

And, I get to make a card using my favorite stamp from the catalog, Daisy Delight #143669

I cannot wait!!  This card not only uses the new stamp set Daisy Delight but it also uses the new Wood Crate Framelits #143730.  She just didn't make a box from it, she cut it to make a faux wood box.

We'll be doing a few more cards, as well, but I will wait to post those on another day.

I forgot my Stamp N Trimmer, so haven't been able to cut card stock to stamp....not that I've had any time to stamp since we've left.

I'll be cutting up some card stock while I am here, too, so I can more easily stamp when I do have time.

Taking a road trip, tomorrow, to go tour the factory where they are building our RV.  I hope to get a sneak peek of ours.

Have a fantastic day!!!

If you need to contact me, you can e-mail, text or call me.  

Hope everyone is doing fine!!

Hugs,

Char

On the Road!!

Hi Everyone,

We have had a very hectic couple of months!  As all of you know, we sold our home and then had a couple of weeks of getting things ready to head back east to pick up our 5th wheel.

Well, since we headed out on May 22nd, we have gone from Oregon clear across the US and are currently in Pennsylvania visiting family.  We made stops in AZ to visit family, TN to visit friends and then on up to PA to visit more family.  Tomorrow, we head for OH.

I did place a small order when I was able to do the pre-order from the new catalog and thought I would get a chance to 'play' but didn't realize just how hard it would be to get to my supplies at the the back of the truck.  By the time we got stopped for the night, I was just too tired to even try.

Then, the few places we visited, no one stamps......and there wasn't really room to set up my stamp station.

So, I am waiting till we get to Ohio to get in some stamping with my buddy, Rita, We'll definitely find time to do some stamping, I am sure!!  Can't wait to get my hands on those stamps and framelits.
Then, I can share some fun cards with you all!

Our first job after we pick up our 5th wheel will probably be in either WI or MI....and then we will have to get back to OR so that we can get the 'tags' for our 5th wheel.  The state of OR requires that you actually bring your rig back so that they can SEE the Vin number.  Too bad, or we could stay out there and keep working.  But, like I always say, "It is what it is".

I am trying to keep up with a travel blog so everyone can keep up with what's going on in our lives, if they want to.  The link will be at the end of this post.

I know that once I have a 'home' again, things will get back to normal.  It won't be like my stamp room in my home, but I WILL have a little stamp room and I will be able to create once again and have classes.

Here is our travel blog if you would like to follow along.
http://travelwithdaveandcharitsagodthing.blogspot.com/

Be watching for some 'shares' after I get to OH!!!

Hugs,
Char

YIPPPEEE, got my pre order

Hi,

Sorry no photo, but I got my box of catalogs and my customers should be getting their own personal copy in the mail SOON!!!

AND, yesterday, I received my pre order!!!  I didn't order as much, this year, as we'll be on the road and not have tons of room to store stamping stuff till we get our 5th wheel.

OH what FUN to go through the box and just think about when I can sit and make cards!  All my stamping stuff is in the Storage Unit....but, I  don't have time to stamp, anyway, with a Yard Sale coming up, and a visit up to WA to see friends and a Granddaughter.   So, for now, I'll just have to think about it!!

The catalog, itself, is beautiful!!!  And, I love so many of the stamps and accessories.  You will not be disappointed!!

If you are in the Redmond, OR area and you want to look through a copy of the catalog and see some of my purchases, give me a shout out...and I'll let you know where the Yard Sale is going to be and will have the items available to look at.

I cannot post them online, it's against SU policy....

Remember, you still have the rest of this month to get some retired items, but things are selling out fast!

The Occasions catalog is still in effect till May 31st as well!!  Than....JUNE....it's a brand new catalog!!

Hang in there with me, as soon as I can get somewhere I can stamp, I'll be sharing some card ideas!!!

Thanks to so many of you for your encouragement and support thought these last few months of selling our home, having countless garage sales and the HUGE move!!!  

We are looking at having our 5th wheel sometime mid to late June....and then I can put my stamp stuff in my tiny stamp room :-)

BIG HUGS
Char

It's Official

We moved out of our home on Friday, April 28th at 4:50 PM.  We had a move out time of 5pm and we just made it!!!  Boy, the last two weeks was frantic with having a moving sale, taking things to the storage shed, deciding what had to go in there, what went with us and what needed to be donated.

We are now staying at our Son's house while he is working in FL and we'll be heading out in another couple of weeks to go back and pick up our 5th wheel.

Several people have asked us to start a blog so that they can keep up on what we are doing when we are on the road, so I started a blog and it is called

http://travelwithdaveandcharitsagodthing.blogspot.com/

I can once again go back to a stamping blog here and will try to keep both up as we travel along.

Right now, my stamping supplies are all packed and in the storage shed :-(  I found that I was a little nutso thinking I could actually stamp AND pack and clean a house....it wasn't happening :-)

So, give me some time and I'll be back at it, soon!!

Thanks for all of your support, it means so much to us!!!

BIG HUGS,
Char

MOVING

I am so sorry that I haven't been keeping up on my blog posts, I had NO IDEA it would be THIS huge of a job moving from a 1525 square foot home to a 5th wheel.  Oh I know that it will be much smaller....that's not the problem.  The problem lies in that we aren't moving directly into it.....we'll be 'homeless' for a couple of months till we ARE able to move into it.

So, we have had 3 huge sales since the end of February...the last being last weekend...where we had a 3 day  moving sale and got rid of a lot....but not all our furniture.

So, we have everything that didn't sell and that we didn't GIVE away....in a storage unit that is almost completely full!

We'll be staying at my Son's for at least two weeks before we head out to start making the trek back to get our 5th wheel.

Once we get out of the house, tomorrow, and get settled in for a couple of weeks...I'll have time to sit down and post.

Most of my stamping supplies are packed, so won't be able to share new cards I have made...but I may have some that I haven't shared yet.

I am going to start a new blog for our RVing experiences, too, but still trying to think of the 'right' name.

Thanks to all of you that have sent me messages on Facebook, private e-mails and some that have come by to give us encouragement and hugs.

We are on the home stretch now!!!

Hugs,
Char

Moving Sale tomorrow!!

Well, we are as ready as we'll ever be!  We got the OK to have our moving sale this weekend and we have been working non stop every day to get it all ready to open the doors, tomorrow morning at 9am!!  We'll have it today, Friday and Saturday!

The only bad part is, we couldn't contain it to just the garage....we had to have canopies out in the driveway and also had to have 5-6 tables in the house and use my dining room table and my island, too, in the kitchen.

I'll be so happy when Saturday night comes and we can start to pack up and move stuff out of here the next few days.

We closed on Monday....and after the sale, we'll be looking for a truck to pull our 5th wheel.  Exciting!

We finally told everyone, the other day.  We wanted it to be a sure thing before we told all of our friends and family!

Next up will be getting the house cleaned and moving out next week.

I still have to start a blog for our adventures......just haven't had time!

I sure have gotten a lot of steps in, during all of this.  The most I have gotten in is over 17,000 one day.   But, have averaged around 9,000 a day or more.

Well, it's time to hit the hay so we are rested up for tomorrow.  This will be the earliest we've gotten to bed for days.

Hope you have a great day!!!

Char

Moving Sale starts on Thursday!!

Today is the day!!!

We will begin setting up tables and putting out everything that we can't take with us in a 5th wheel.  The garage is going to be SO FULL!!!

First, though, is another craft sale.  The craft sale will run all week, but it is in a different area. That is because the retired list came out and so I had to pull lots of items that will be discontinued as of June 1st.  I can't take it all with me, so might as well sell it.

It is a daunting task, for sure, to get everything set up and ready to open the garage door at 9am on Thursday!!  But, we shall persevere!!!

The garage sale will be Thursday April 20th - Saturday April 22nd.

Keep us in your thoughts!!!

No stamping will be done till the sale is over, the house is clean and we move out!

I'll keep you updated!!

I still am trying to think of a blog name for our RV adventures.....and as soon as I get that up and running, I'll let you know.

Hugs,
Char

It's OFFICIAL

Well, as of yesterday, we have officially sold our home and are in the process of taking down shelving in my stamp room and getting everything boxed up and either taking it to the storage shed or getting it set up out in the garage for a moving sale!

Lots of hard work and still lots more to come!!   I'll be starting a new blog just for our RVing adventures, in the near future, but I need to come up with a fun name for it....that incorporates what we'll be doing, volunteering, AND my stamping along the way.  I'll just try and keep up with both blogs and see how it goes.

Right now, we just have to finish up the stamp room, still lots more to get off the walls and packed up.

That will be the hardest part of all, except trying to get a huge dining room buffet moved to our storage shed by two old people :-)  We'll see how that works :-)

I may just decide to sell it!!

We'll be having a moving sale April 20-22nd, so if you live in Central Oregon....stop by and say HI....and who knows, we may have something you NEED.

I have been asked over and over if I'll miss my home and YES I will.  I love my house....but, it's time to have some new adventures.

And, to make this a stamping post, if you have anything you are still wanting in the catalog that is on the retired list, PLEASE don't hesitate.  Too many things are already GONE!!!

Looking forward to sharing ideas after this whole thing is over.

HUGS
Char

Dragonfly Dreams

 Dragon Fly Dreams

Here is one of the cards that we did in class, on Thursday April 6th.  It had two flaps that unfold, and for some reason, right now, I can't think of the name of this card fold...grrr.

The gals had fun making this.  You see the dragonfly on the top of the card?  We used SU Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and we sprayed our own color to match the card.

We just put a mixture of 3/4 alcohol to a 4-5 drops of Blushing Bride re-inker, into our Stampin' Mister and shook it well.  Then, just lightly spray your Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper and it matches the colors on your card.

Try it with any of the re-inkers!!  It's so much fun to match the glimmer paper to the card you are making!!

Just a FYI, the retired list is out.  Things are going FAST!!!  Unbelievable.

If you have anything on your wish list from that retired list, you may want to hurry and get it before it's gone for good!

 RETIRED  list in a PDF file. You will notice that some things are up to 50% off.

Have a great day!!!

Hugs,
Char