Going to the dogs...

Our neighbors totally saved the vacation when they agreed to watch Max for us after the unfortunate cat-astrophe.

Such a cute set and it's so easy to use! Thanks to SU! for offering catalog sets during SAB earlier this year.

Accents and Elements Card Class

Accents and Elements Die-cut Card Class
Sept. 14 7pm at Donato's on Norton Rd.
$18, includes envelopes
Bring adhesive

Only 6 spots left. RSVP today.

Greenhouse Gala Crafting Tote to New Recruits

Dates: September 1-October 18, 2010, or while supplies last

Details
New recruits who join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator during the promotion period will receive a FREE craft tote (valued at $39.95) with the purchase of their Starter Kit.

Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description
100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior
Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter
Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads
Some of the benefits of being a SU! demo:
** The value of the Starter Kit--Valued at over $310, the Starter Kit is a steal at only $175! The kit is customizable to suit your personal crafting style.
20 percent discount on all products.
See and purchase new Stampin' Up! products first.
Access to myriad of project ideas on the Demonstrator Web Site and in the monthly Stampin' Success magazine.
Invitation to Stampin' Up! events, where you can learn from fellow successful demonstrators and Stampin' Up! staff.
Become part of a world-wide stamping family!
An additional 10% off your fist qualifying order if placed within 45 days of joining.
Low minimums each quarter
Opportunities to earn FREE PRODUCT

Season's Greetings Stash Class #1 rescheduled!

Sept. 7 6:30-8:30 at my house.

12 cards/envelopes for $18, prepaid. $60 if you prepay for all 4 classes. $9.00 will be applied to any purchases made the night of class.

Spots are limited to 6 for this class.

Upcoming Season's Greeting Stash Classes are Sept. 28, Oct. 26 and Nov. 30.

The Stamp Sauna and a three-week update

Yep, that was the temp in my stamp room this afternoon. I haven't been in my room for more than three weeks (gasp! I know!) and this is what greeted me when I finally got up there earlier.

Where have I been? OMG! August has been crazy around here. After the katalog kick-off party, it was non-stop!

My Father-in-law Ray's 80th birthday party in Pemberville on Sunday, Aug 8.
Drop Reagan off at Kelly's Island for Military Kid's camp on Monday, Aug. 9, drive home.
Wednesday, Aug. 11 Kim and her boy came over for some stamping.
Thursday, packed up for the weekend in Toledo and the week of camping.
Friday, Aug. 13, the kids, Max the dog and I drove to meet Uncle Tony to get life preservers and pick up Reagan at camp. Head to Aunt Kim's for the weekend. Get to Kim's; all is well. Go get ice cream. All is horrible; Max killed one of Kim's cats while we were gone. His welcome mat for staying there during our trip is revoked. I drive home that night with Max; kids stay with Kim. Arrange for dog sitter while on the road.
Saturday, Aug. 14, tidy up the house and finish packing for trip. Coordinate with neighbor girl for Max; head back to Toledo for Mitch's 25th HS reunion. Kim still has the kids. HS reunion is wonderful and we have a great time.
Sunday, Aug. 15, pack up jeep and head north for our camping trip. Camp at a state park around Grayling--it's COLD!
Monday, Aug. 16, we head north and west to Watersmeet, Michigan.
Tuesday, Aug. 17, we canoe into our campsite and remote camp till Saturday. This one sentence doesn't do the trip justice. It was awesome! Mitch wants to move there.
Saturday, Aug. 21, we canoe back, tour a waterfall and start driving home.
We get home late Sunday night and spend Monday Aug. 23 unpacking, doing laundry and putting stuff away.
Monday night, Aug. 23, kids' meet the teacher night at school.
Tuesday, Aug. 24, first day of school for R and B.

Today was the first day I've been able to get to my stamp room. I've been in cleaning mode since I haven't really done anything all summer--I've been too busy playing with the kids!

Getting ready for the Season's Greetings Stash class tomorrow night. Two of the three cards.

Cross Creek Block Watch Community Picnic

I'll be hosting a table at the Cross Creek Block Watch picnic tomorrow evening. It's the third year I've had a table and this year, Beth will be coming also. It's always a great family adventure.

Start with about 500 people. Add in free food from Chick-fil-a and goodies from Target.

Hilliard police and fire departments always put on a great demo. Horses running full speed around the park. Police dogs taking a man down. The fire trucks putting the laddrs way up. The kids have a great time running the sirens ALL NIGHT LONG!

Then the raffle ticket guy starts announcing the winners of the raffle drawings.

All in all, it's a great time. I always have such fun talking with everyone who stops by my table. I do try to take a moment and walk around to the other vendors also and chat.

Stop by and chat for a bit.

Katalog Kick-Off and Stamp sale is today!

I'm not sure I'll have enough room for everything! I have enough super cool swaps and sneaky peeks from Convention to fill a table. Then there are the 4 BOXES full of stamps for sale. Can't forget the DSP, accessories, ribbon, class kits...