tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30108104524640169232024-09-26T14:04:53.617-06:00 Welcome to my Blog. I have a bit of a squirrel mentality. I love to be creative, but I do tend to get distracted easily. Although this blog focuses mainly on paper crafts, I am also the proud owner of Shirley's Flowers and Friends in Beautiful Three Hills, AB. I hope my posts, inspire you to be more creative, and bring a smile to your face. And if you're ever in rural Alberta stop in at the shop.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger495125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010810452464016923.post-86920018516883461892019-09-22T09:13:00.003-06:002019-09-22T09:13:58.723-06:00

This past Saturday, I stopped in at the Creative Festival at Spruce Meadows in Calgary and stumbled upon the greatest thing since sliced bread.... The BEST craft organizer system I have seen yet. Pretty much what I had in my mind, but someone had already designed it and best of all----Designed by a Canadian. Take a look for yourself. As with any system, it's not cheap, but it is affordable.

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Welcome to our August Cross Canada Blog Hop featuring the  Craft On paper collection from Close to My Heart.  Where consultants from all across Canada share their ideas on how to use this awesome paper. If you just came from  Jessica's  Blog, welcome.   I have been busy crafting, well sewing.  And I thought this would be a perfect paper pack to use to

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Welcome to our July Cross Canada Blog Hop featuring the Into the Wild  paper collection from Close to My Heart.  Where consultants from all across Canada share their ideas on how to use this awesome paper. If you just came from   Jessica's Blog  welcome. Per usual, I like to work outside the box, so I've modified the July Monthly Subscription  (that's right,

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My daughter is heading to Walt Disney World without me this year.  She's turning 21, and is going to celebrate in Disney with her friends.  But, I had to be a part of her Birthday Celebration, so I created this Mini Album/Journal for her to take with her.  I based it on her itinerary and left lots of room for her to customize it as she sees fit. I used Close to My Heart's

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I like the Days of December Promo that Close to my Heart is offering this month.   It's fairly simple, quick and easy.  It's also very traditional.   However, don't despair if you hanker for something just a little bit out of the ordinary. CTMH also has this wonderful ...Just for Fun workshop kit  So I downloaded the instructions for the Days of

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Love these hops, if you've never been on one, here is how it works...(if you know, just skip this paragraph)   1st--- read my post, or skim it and just look at the pictures  then at the end of the post there will be link to the next blog in the hop.  Click on this link (name) and you hop over to the next blog and get to see what someone else created using the same paper, or

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Love these hops, if you've never been on one, here is how it works...(if you know, just skip this paragraph)  You read my post, or skim it and just look at the pictures and at the end of the post there will be Name of the next blog in the hop.  Click on this name and you get to see what someone else created using the same paper, or layout or whatever the criteria is for that particular

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Love these hops, if you've never been on one, here is how it works...(if you know, just skip this paragraph)  You read my post, or skim it and just look at the pictures and at the end of the post there will be Name of the next blog in the hop.  Click on this name and you get to see what someone else created using the same paper, or layout or whatever the criteria is for that particular

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This was my first time showcasing my creations.  I made some recently and some were items that I had created in the past. My Cupcake Album was a huge hit.  More pictures can be found HERE This was made with retired paper.   I will be making a NEW one for this Christmas with our NEW Christmas Paper.  Available in September.  My Central Park Mini is

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Welcome to our July Blog Hop featuring CTMH's Central Park Paper. To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order. We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to

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Yep, if you follow my me, you know I don't follow directions well.  I'm always looking for another way to use something. Well this kit was a wozzers of project.  I took a 3--2page layouts and turned them into a baby book This is what you could make if you followed the directions included in the Cut Above Layout Kit--This is ME Three lovely 2 page layouts. Or with the

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Those of you who have followed my work in the past, may have thought I dropped off the face of the earth, actually, life got in the way of creativity, but I think I'm back.  Inspired by the SE2 Launch and the request from Nancy Klein for some items for the Operation Smile Silent Auction and the up coming Postcard Perfect Promo, I looked through my (keep me in active status) stash, and yes!

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So while I was in Toronto this past week at the Gift Show This Happened Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment. I love to hear what you think.

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As you may have noticed, I've been neglecting this blog.   And that happens occasionally.   Life happens, and things change. And now, I'm almost ready to get back to preserving memories. Close to my Heart has some awesome NEW products headed your way in August.  And I am going to help you make it easy to preserve your memories.  My daughter and I recently attended

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Never having had someone do my renovations for me before, I can say there are pro's and cons.   But overall, it was pretty easy watching Chuck work. And now...the big reveal. I love it!! Of course, now comes the "fun?" part....filling the cupboards and finding a place for everything. Next project ...creeping into my living area and carving out a space for my scrapbooking

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Well, I am truly thankful that my brother is such a perfectionist and that he has had the time to renovate my kitchen for me. Last updated featured my new floor. And now he's working on the cabinets.                                                 &nbsp

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So on Monday, I asked my brother when he thought I could start painting. Oh, Wednesday, for sure. Well today is Sunday and I'm still not painting.  And Chuck is having a love/hate relationship with this old house.  Nothing level or square.  Lath and plaster walls.  Wires that go no where and are not even hooked to anything.  Copper tubing, also just hanging out in my

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One the challenges that a person faces owning their own business is finding reliable, capable staff. I am presently in that position and have created a "Help Wanted" ad  see below Employment Opportunity Shirley’s Flowers and Friends is seeking a new team member for a part-time/casual position. The ideal candidate ... friendly, outgoing and possess a positive attitude Have an eye

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Last week, the renovation was just an idea (click here to read).  This week, there is a little more mess, and dust... January 18th, the upper cupboards have left the building       January 19th, most of the bottom cupboards, followed suit. January 21st, all my cupboards are gone. At the far end of my kitchen, my fridge, stove and dishwasher are all that will be

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One of the BEST things about being a CTMH consultant is gathering with other consultants.  I love attending CTMH events, whether it is a local team meeting at Nancy's or a corporate sponsored event. This year I have registered for TWO events so far Seasonal Expressions Launch 2 (in Vancouver, this is a bit of an expense for a 3 hour training course, however, my daughter is at UVic, so it's

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I love renovating.  Well, I love the idea of renovating, and I'm sure I would really love it, if I had a lovely little money pit, that I could dip into when every I needed.  Alas, this is not the case.  I am going to have to make some compromises.  But luckily, not in STAGE 1. Stage 1--my planning wish list. Well, before I begin planning, here is a little reality check so

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Welcome to our January Blog Hop featuring Catalog Recreations. To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order. We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn

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If you have enjoyed my posts, my creative endeavors, and my somewhat unusual sense of humor and have been wondering if I dropped off the face of the earth. The answer is no. However, I did bite off a big piece of reality, and realized that I could not do it all at once.  So, my home (the place where I sleep and sometimes eat) was put on hold.  My Scrapbooking, also had to be put on

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This has become my life.  Since I have purchased the flower shop in Three Hills Alberta, I have been so busy getting organized and creating floral arrangements that sadly, I have had no time for CTMH. I feel so like those people who would stop and say,  "Oh, I wish I had time to do that"  and I would think "Oh, just make time" and now I understand. Sometimes priorities

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