The Blog that Spike Built

Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop

Spike — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:59:47 +0000

Welcome to the first ever official Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop. Verve turns two today and we’re celebrating with a hop, hop, hop! The party kicked off over on the Verve blog, so if you’ve just happened along, be sure to hop on over there to start from the beginning! And to make this party a real shindig, [...]

Blogoversary Celebration and Candy!

Spike — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:00:32 +0000

I thought I’d run out of things to say after 2 weeks!!! Like WOW, who would have thought that I would still be here a year later?! And if it wasn’t for YOU, I wouldn’t be here! Thank you so much for the year of wonderful words, kind support and numerous blog awards! [...]

Spellbinders Pendants and Sizzix Texturz Plates

Spike — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:30:32 +0000

What I’ve got for you today it’s a fun and easy Spellbinders Pendants and Texturz Plates card! [Once again I've been such a busy bee that I forget to post, take photos of projects and cross post them here! It doesn't help having unreliable puter right now!! ARG! Methinks it's time for a NEW one [...]

BC Crop For Kids – Class Reg. Starts Tomorrow!

Spike — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:30:07 +0000

This is the second year that this event has been run in Abbotsford, BC and is on October 23-25, 2009! It’s for a VERY worthy cause and there’s so much to do, many prizes and so much fun! In conjunction with Classic on Alexander, I’m teaching our ever so popular and 4 times sold out [...]

Christmas in July Sale at Scrap ‘n Stamp

Spike — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:14:32 +0000

Well in case you’re wondering, I’ve been madly creating away for this weeks Christmas in July event at Scrap in Stamp!! There’s features all week, blog candy and a SALE!! Click on the image for the event details and here’s the Scrap ‘n Stamp blog where you’ll be able to see the features this week. I’d [...]

And now for something completely different II…

Spike — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:30:56 +0000

Well I figured since I’m on a roll with doing different things at the moment, sometimes it’s great to take a break…try something new and you’ll have fresh perspective to add to what you love it do! That all being said and done…I admit it…I’m a technique junkie, I want to try new and [...]

And now for something completely different…

Spike — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:30:49 +0000

That’s one of my fave Monty Python quotes!! Well this is a little different from what I usually do as well as different in terms of my style. I find it’s always nice to try out different techniques, you will definitely not like all of them but it’s nice to expand one’s repertoire! [...]

Wahoo! I’m an aunt!

Spike — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:30:33 +0000

Yesterday my sister-in law gave birth to a 11lbs 12.5oz healthy girl!! So I’ve been thinking pink and bling!! And sure enough that’s totally what my card looked like in the end for the tutorial I just finished for Scrap ‘n Stamp!! Then again when the tutorial involves using the new Spellbinders Pendants and Borderabilities, those [...]

BELLA BIRFFFFFDAY SKIP, HOP, AND DANCE

Spike — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:59:25 +0000

Welcome to the Birthday Blog Skip, Hop & Dance sponsored by Stamping Bella! If you’ve just happened upon my blog, you can CLICK HERE to start from the beginning at Bloggabella. It’s Em’s Birthday today!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM!!!! I have a few Birthday Bella stamps but I really, really love using Cupcakeabella and used it [...]

It’s the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog Countdown to CHA!!!

Spike — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:30:30 +0000

Remember when we gave you a sneak peek of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders? But wouldn’t you like to see them in FULL COLOUR ACTION?? At the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog, we’re having a Countdown to Summer CHA ‘09 CELEBRATION!!!! From June 29th until July 31st, that is a FULL month of new folder previews [...]